Daily Archives: May 3, 2026

Barcelona one point from La Liga title ahead of El Clasico after Real Madrid beat Espanyol

“Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champions if they avoid defeat against Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clasico. Hansi Flick’s side require just one point to take an unassailable lead over second-place Madrid, who defeated Espanyol 2-0 on Sunday. Vinicius Junior scored twice in 11 minutes in the second half of the fixture to keep Barca from taking the title this weekend. Barca are 11 points clear of Alvaro Arbeloa’s side with four rounds of matches remaining, with the visitors needing to win at Camp Nou if they are to keep alive the mathematic possibility of catching their rivals. If Barca were to win, it would be the first time that a La Liga title was decided in a Clasico. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: RCD ESPANYOL 0 – 2 REAL MADRID | HIGHLIGHTS LALIGA EA SPORTS

Man Utd 3 Liverpool 2: Should Carrick get the head coach job? How bad was this for Slot?

“A remarkable match at Old Trafford, and a precious win for Manchester United. This 3-2 triumph not only ensured United claimed a first league double over Liverpool for the first time since the 2015-16 season but sealed qualification for next season’s Champions League, after two campaigns away. First-half goals from Matheus Cunha and, more controversially, Benjamin Sesko put United in control against a depleted Liverpool side who looked timid and disjointed for long spells. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: Manchester United v. Liverpool | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS