Real Madrid are ramping up their pursuit to appoint Klopp as their next manager after confirmation that Ancelotti will depart - but potential issues over the move will likely see them turn elsewhere

Real Madrid is set for a managerial change with Carlo Ancelotti leaving for Brazil, while Jurgen Klopp and Xabi Alonso emerge as key candidates to replace him.

Arsenal has defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions.

Arsenal reached the Women’s Champions League final for the first time since 2007 after overturning a first-leg deficit against Lyon with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. Arsenal had trailed 2-1 after last weekend’s defeat at the Emirates Stadium but recorded an emphatic win over the record eight-time European champions to progress 5-3 on aggregate and set up a meeting with Barcelona in May’s final.

Gary Lineker branded Real Madrid ‘embarrassing’ following their antics during the Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona, singling out Antonio Rudiger for criticism. Jules Kounde fired home an extra-time winner as Barca came from behind to beat Madrid 3-2 in a remarkable Clasico on Saturday.

Mbappé hasn’t played since hurting his right ankle in a second-leg loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals 10 days ago. He missed one La Liga game due to suspension and was rested over the weekend,

Jules Kounde's goal in the second period of extra time gave Hansi Flick's Barcelona a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in an intoxicating Clasico, as Barca claimed the 2024-25 Copa del Rey in Seville.