After 26 matches and 91 minutes of nerves and tension, a swipe of Franck Kessié’s boot virtually delivered the league for Barcelona.
ürgen Klopp watched his Liverpool team crash out of the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabéu and insisted they must now get back into the competition – by coming through what he described as a “proper football week” which will define their “strange” season.
“Bruno, Bruno” was the ecstatic cry offered to Manchester United’s talisman, whose goal here – his side’s third of the night – killed off Real Betis and gave the Portuguese a dash of redemption four days after the 7-0 humbling by Liverpool.
Τhe Stadio Carlo Castellani held some unhappy recent memories for Napoli. It was here that their title challenge unravelled last April, as a 2-0 lead against Empoli in the 80th minute became a 3-2 defeat.
It was the moment when RB Leipzig’s shattered players could exhale. There were 62 minutes on the clock and a bright, red No 9 on the Manchester City substitutes’ board. For the German club, the ordeal was over. Erling Haaland was coming off.
They will, of course, keep trying. Another few signings in the summer, perhaps a new coach, a few tweaks to the project.
Carabao Cup final showed Erik ten Hag is capable of bringing success, but it also brought ownership into sharp focus.
At least Tottenham can always count on Harry Kane. Two goals from the England captain – including his first penalty since missing from the spot in the World Cup quarter-final against France –
Manchester United’s humiliations at the hands of their biggest rivals were supposed to have been confined to last season.
As full-time approached, a rainbow appeared directly above the corner populated by Arsenal’s travelling contingent.
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