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Miguel DelaneyChampions League

Arsenal face a tough test against Real Madrid — but have a unique advantage

The Gunners have the weight of history on their shoulders but are still uniquely positioned to take down the serial winners

<p>Arteta has kept his cards close to his chest ahead of Arsenal's pivotal Champions League meeting with Real Madrid</p>
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Miguel DelaneyChampions League

‘The arrogance is astounding’: How Madrid became the envy of the world

Arsenal will feel the weight and ‘aura’ of Real Madrid when they meet in the Champions League quarter-finals

<p>Unai Emery is seeking redemption against Luis Enrique’s PSG</p>
Champions Leaguefootball

Villa’s Champions League dream depends on Emery exorcising his ghosts

<p>Southampton meekly slipped to an inevitable relegation</p>
Football

Southampton’s relegation is a disaster that offers a stark warning

Football

Man Utd to play friendly three days after final Premier League fixture

<p>Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester City pulls his shirt over his head during the defeat to Newcastle</p>
Football

Leicester slump to historic low after Newcastle defeat

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Football

Newcastle back ‘where we need to be’ by boosting Champions League bid

<p>Jeremy Monga made his debut at the age of 15 years and 271 days old</p>
Football

Leicester’s 15-year-old debutant wears blank shirt over gambling rules

<p>Pep Guardiola embraced Phil Foden as he was substituted during the Manchester derby, when the offensive chants took place</p>
Football

Offensive Foden chants crossed a line, says Kick It Out chief

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Football

Grealish ‘slapped’ by Man Utd fan as police charge man with assault

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Football

Man City’s need of a full-scale rebuild has never been clearer

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Football

England’s Euros squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?

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Football

Van Dijk hints at ‘progress’ in Liverpool contract talks

<p>Saka scored on his return from injury against Fulham</p>
Football

Saka reveals decision on Arsenal future is ‘pretty clear’

<p>A poor display from Andy Roberston helped Fulham claim a memorable 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool at Craven Cottage </p>
Kieran Jackson

Andy Robertson’s error in Fulham loss may trigger Liverpool change

<p>Chelsea's frustrating draw with Brentford puts them at risk of losing out on Champions League football</p>
Miguel Delaney

Chelsea’s draw with Brentford is a byproduct of football’s expansion

<p>Guardiola said United fans 'lacked class' by chanting as Foden left the pitch</p>
Football

Foden responds to derogatory chants about his mother during derby

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Football

Onana claims Man Utd ‘way better’ than Europa League opponents Lyon

<p>Chelsea's frustrating draw with Brentford puts them at risk of losing out on Champions League football</p>
Miguel Delaney

Chelsea’s draw with Brentford is a byproduct of football’s expansion

<p>Guardiola said United fans 'lacked class' by chanting as Foden left the pitch</p>
Football

Foden responds to derogatory chants about his mother during derby

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Football

Onana claims Man Utd ‘way better’ than Europa League opponents Lyon

Premier League

<p>Courtois indicated Real have been practicing defending set-pieces as they prepare to face Arsenal</p>
Football

Courtois reveals Real Madrid’s plan to stop Arsenal’s set-piece threat

Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy celebrates with his team-mates during the win at Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Champions League qualification race in focus as Premier League season nears end

Kevin De Bruyne skippered Manchester City at Manchester United on Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

‘Special’ Kevin De Bruyne deserves fitting Man City farewell, says Ruben Dias

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Football

Arteta convinced Arsenal can beat Madrid on ‘biggest night of career’

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl is the early favourite among bookmakers to become the next manager of Southampton (Cody Froggatt/PA)
Football

Southampton set to Rohl the dice? The contenders to replace Ivan Juric

<p>Ivan Juric had the worst win percentage of any permanent Southampton manager</p>
Football

Southampton sack manager Ivan Juric after record-quickest relegation

Virgil van Dijk struggled in Liverpool’s defeat to Fulham (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Arne Slot has no concerns over Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk’s form

<p>Gary Neville was left unimpressed by a dull Manchester derby draw</p>
Football

Neville slams ‘robotic’ football after ‘boring’ Manchester derby

Brennan Johnson for Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou praises ‘constant goal threat’ Brennan Johnson

Newcastle play Leicester on Monday (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Monday’s briefing: Newcastle look to take advantage of City and Chelsea drawing

<p>Gary Neville was left unimpressed by a dull Manchester derby draw</p>
Football

Neville slams ‘robotic’ football after ‘boring’ Manchester derby

Brennan Johnson for Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou praises ‘constant goal threat’ Brennan Johnson

Newcastle play Leicester on Monday (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Monday’s briefing: Newcastle look to take advantage of City and Chelsea drawing

Women’s football

<p>Alessia Russo suffered a knock late on against Belgium</p>
Football

Arsenal handed Russo injury concern ahead of Champions League

Football

Arsenal handed Russo injury concern ahead of Champions League

<p>Alessia Russo suffered a knock late on against Belgium</p>
<p>James only played the first half against Belgium</p>
Football

James withdraws from England squad to hand Chelsea injury scare

<p>Sarina Wiegman was happy with England’s performance in the 5-0 win</p>
Football

Wiegman pleased to see England picking up momentum in Belgium rout

<p>The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the biggest sporting event the UK has never held (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Football

UK set to host Women’s World Cup 2035 as ‘one valid bid’

<p>West Ham are the first team to stop Chelsea winning at home this season</p>
Football

Chelsea’s home run ends as West Ham provide twist in WSL title race

<p>West Ham are the first team to stop Chelsea winning at home this season</p>
Football

Chelsea’s home run ends as West Ham provide twist in WSL title race

<p>Chelsea and Barcelona will meet in the semi-finals for the third year in a row</p>
Football

Champions League semi-final dates for Chelsea and Arsenal confirmed

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Football

Chelsea and Barca meet again but semi-final comes with a difference

European football

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Remembering la remontada: Barcelona 6-1 PSG

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Football

Arsenal vs Real Madrid team news and predicted line-ups

<p>Mikel Arteta faces another significant managerial challenge as a Gabriel-less Arsenal take on Real Madrid</p>
Football

The three defensive solutions Arsenal may consider against Real Madrid

Transfers

<p>Dean Huijsen has been one of the finds of the season for Bournemouth</p>
Football

Chelsea and Liverpool eye Huijsen as Bournemouth brace for bids

<p>Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season</p>
Football

Alexander-Arnold nears Real Madrid deal but one hurdle remains

<p>Ruben Amorim is prepared to be honest with his squad before the summer</p>
Football

Amorim sends warning to Man Utd squad ahead of summer transfer window

<p>Mathys Tel has left Bayern Munich after fading from first-team plans</p>
Football

Tel explains Tottenham U-turn after joining the club he rejected

Football

Two reasons leave Arsenal and Man Utd frustrated by transfer window

<p>Patrick Dorgu was presented at Old Trafford on Sunday</p>
Football

Three things Man Utd’s new signing Dorgu will bring to Old Trafford

Football

Manchester United and Arsenal battle for Mathys Tel’s signature

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Football

Five transfers that could happen, and the desperate clubs behind them

International football

<p>Dorival Junior has been sacked as Brazil manager</p>
Football

Brazil sack Dorival Junior after humiliating defeat to Argentina

<p>Holders Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 edition after beating Brazil 4-1 this week</p>
Football

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

<p>Thomas Tuchel has kept Harry Kane on as England skipper</p>
Football

Inside Tuchel’s first England camp – and how the players really feel

Football League

<p>Leeds were frustrated by a late Swansea equaliser that stopped them returning to the top of the Championship</p>
Football

Leeds’ Championship title chances dented and Burnley close the gap

<p>MIlutin Osmajic has been charged after an allegation or racist abuse</p>
Football

Preston striker Osmajic charged by FA over alleged racist abuse

<p>Mohamed Salah scores a goal for eventual champions Liverpool in June 2020</p>
Football

American money and Premier League power: How Covid changed football

More news

<p>Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies were on target as Bayern Munich secured a quarter-final berth in the Champions League</p>
Football

Is Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan on TV? Kick-off time and how to watch

Football

Is Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan on TV? Kick-off time and how to watch

<p>Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies were on target as Bayern Munich secured a quarter-final berth in the Champions League</p>
<p>Thibaut Courtois has missed three games for Real Madrid with a calf issue</p>
Football

Real Madrid reveal Courtois update on eve of trip to Arsenal

Charles is focussing on what she can control (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Niamh Charles not dwelling on England injuries in busy end to season

<p>Ruben Amorim cut a dejected figure after the match (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>
Sport

Amorim hits back at Neville after ‘love-in’ Manchester derby dig

<p>Pep Guardiola criticised Man Utd supporters for chants about Phil Foden's mother during the Manchester derby</p>
Football

Guardiola slams Man Utd fans after chants about Foden’s mother

<p>Pep Guardiola criticised Man Utd supporters for chants about Phil Foden's mother during the Manchester derby</p>
Football

Guardiola slams Man Utd fans after chants about Foden’s mother

<p>A goalless draw with Man City cannot hide United's fall into mediocrity</p>
Football

Why ‘dull’ Manchester derby was one of the worst games in memory

<p>Patrick Dorgu is the latest signing to suffer a dip in form after moving to Old Trafford</p>
Football

Patrick Dorgu is the latest victim of Man Utd’s failed transfer policy

Football betting

<p>There’s no shortage of football betting sites and we’ve highlighted our favourites</p>
Football

Best football betting sites in the UK 2025

<p>Our racing journalist Sam Turner has picked out his top 10 betting sites</p>
Sport

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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Sport

The best free bets and betting offers

Football

How to bet on football

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