The Champions League may feel like an unlikely target for Lage, who got the better of a manager he called one of the best in the world, but with no team taking control in the race for fourth spot his side have edged their way into contention.
The type of money his agent Ramy Abbas is looking for is in the region of £400,000-a-week - but that figure is beyond anything they have paid before and shatters their pay
Nadal may have been born and raised on the Balearic Islands, but he has always been fiercely loyal to Real
PART 3 | Newcastle show Eddie Howe the scale of the task ahead of him with a six-pointer against Norwich next up, Aston Villa grind their way to victory again - and with two points separating the top three, who's going to win the Premier League?
So, why is Ruben Dias as big as 12/1 with Sky Bet to land the PFA Player of the Year award when it looks a straight shootout between him and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes?
They dominated possession and it was one of their better attacking performances of recent weeks, even against a side on the brink of a Championship return.
Backing multiple games to go under a certain goal line isn't a strategy I'm that comfortable with as one game can blow you out.
Alisson Becker produced a brilliant sprawling save to prevent Franck Kessie from snatching a late point for the hosts but not even that could salvage Milan's European season, which is now at an end after Atletico Madrid finished as runners-up behind Liverpool after winning 3-1 in Porto, who finished third and drop into the Europa League.
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One of the highest profile potential transfer moves involves Manchester City and Barcelona, with Spain international Ferran Torres on the radar of the Catalan
Either side are trips to Honduras and El Salvador, where the temperature will be around 30C. The chip on the shoulder that drives him
He did not feature as Sir Alf Ramsey's men became world champions on home soil in 1966, but received a World Cup winner's medal at Downing Street in 2009 after only those on the field at the final whistle initially got one.
Their 2-0 reverse to Tottenham on Wednesday made it six consecutive defeats for Graham Potter's side, who have only won three of their last 24 Premier League games dating back to September.
It's something that is the modern game, lots of speculation and gossip, it's all part of the modern game but it's not something I have any focus
You hear that they want to put a European Championship and a World Cup every year, he told Sky Sports in October. When will we get a rest? Never. So, in the end, top players will get injured all the time and that's the end of
I still have a lot to learn but I think being here is going to help me massively. He added: I wasn't here just to be the cheerleader.
Atletico Madrid come next in the betting at 20/1, while Barcelona are priced at 40/1 to produce what would arguably be the greatest comeback in La Liga history given the institutional crisis which the club has been enduring.
It is very painful and I want to express the wish that everyone involved is given the peace and privacy to process
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The last meeting between the clubs saw Hibs - who have played the least number of games in the league due to a Covid outbreak - claim a point at their rivals in a thrilling draw.
We've got a good team and we've been playing well. It would be hard to say just how good Declan Rice was today.
The win moved Villa up to sixth in the table - a point above West Ham, who had to settle for a But Scott Booth's Birmingham still have only one point - and face Chelsea and Manchester City
A man who sent racist abuse to former Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, and was then found to have images of child abuse on his phone, has been jailed.
Ruben [Neves] and Joao [Moutinho] controlled the game with the ball. We needed to press when they had the ball - they're very dangerous with the goals they score.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Kevin De Bruyne His fantastic assist for the third goal by Silva topped of a vintage De Bruyne
Opta stats This is the first-ever FA WSL meeting between Leicester City and Everton.Leicester have lost all seven of their FA WSL matches so far this season, only the fourth time a side has done that in a WSL season after Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2016 and Yeovil Town in the 2017 Spring Series and the 2017-18 season.Leicester have shipped six goals in the final 15 minutes of FA WSL matches this season, the most of any side, while they are one of only two sides yet to score in the last 15 minutes along with Birmingham.Everton have picked up just two wins in their last 10 FA WSL matches (D2 L6), having won five of their 10 before this run (D2 L3).Leicester City have conceded 18 goals in their first seven FA WSL matches - in WSL history, only Yeovil (26) have conceded more in their first seven matches in the competition.Reading vs Brighton - Sunday, 2pm Fresh from their WSL Cup win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, Reading are looking to make it four unbeaten in the WSL, sitting eighth with seven points from seven games.
He also made only two appearances in the Champions League group stage, starting only in the match against Villarreal.
It's for the players, the difference will be there. Champions League fixtures | ResultsDownload the Sky Sports AppManchester United, meanwhile, were unable to overcome Atletico's spoiling tactics in the previous round, but Guardiola refuses to refer to them as an ugly team.
Vydra, who was making just his second start of the year as he came in to replace the injured Maxwel Cornet, broke the deadlock (62) after finishing from the edge of the six-yard box following a Wout Weghorst cut-back.
The aforementioned Bundesliga teams have also been watching him this season, as well as top sides from the Premier League, but he has played less senior football than Spence.
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This fixture goes against the grain usually for Manchester City and Leicester fixtures where cards are concerned.
The match, which the USMNT won 3-0, was controversially played in wintery conditions in Minnesota with the temperature dipping down near 0 degrees
Liverpool were camped in West Ham's defensive third for the remainder of the first half, although the hosts left little room for manoeuvre, reducing Liverpool to half-chances.
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Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool progressed to the semi-final after a 3-3 draw with Benfica at
City dominated the first period and although Deanne Rose almost caught them on the break moments earlier, they took the lead through Hemp's superb control and finish on 33
Cardiff could not muster much of a response despite the efforts of Moore, who was sporting a blue bandage after a nasty clash of heads with Huddersfield defender Tom Lees.
Amber Barrett ensured it was a record Irish victory, rattling the net from a tight angle to make it 10-0, before a Connolly free finished the rout.
But if they have any aspirations of another European adventure next season, they must start finding consistency at home.Charlotte Marsh Finally, no place like home for Leeds Oddly, especially when you consider just how hard they were to beat at Elland Road last season, Leeds United have really struggled at home so far in this campaign - in fact, heading into Tuesday night's clash with Crystal Palace, Marcelo Bielsa's side had actually picked up more points on the road, which would partly explain their struggles so far in the Premier League.
Team news and how to follow on Sky Sports ahead of a bumper weekend of FA Cup fourth-round action. Rangnick also hopes to be able to select Aaron Wan-Bissaka (illness) and Luke Shaw (injury).
After the game, Jurgen Klopp disagreed with both decisions, saying it was a clear foul on Alisson for the goal, and a reckless challenge from Cresswell.
That's a troubling statistic for a defensive unit tipped to be one of the best in Europe this year, and one that is now missing James and Christensen to go along with Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva. James has a hamstring problem and Christensen is experiencing back pain, according to
Erik ten Hag remained tight-lipped over his seemingly imminent move to Manchester United, as his Ajax side prepare to face PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup Final on
Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Edinson Cavani in all probability made their final Old Trafford appearances, while Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are also out of contract in the summer.
He counts Robert Lewandowski - who he has sometimes been compared to - and Erling Haaland among those he looks to learn from, with that particularly clear when he drops into the half-spaces in front of the opposition defence so as to play a role in Dortmund's build-up
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The Champions League may feel like an unlikely target for Lage, who got the better of a manager he called one of the best in the world, but with no team taking control in the race for fourth spot his side have edged their way into contention. The type of money his agent Ramy Abbas is looking for is in the region of £400,000-a-week - but that figure is beyond anything they have paid before and shatters their pay Nadal may have been born and raised on the Balearic Islands, but he has always been fiercely loyal to Real PART 3 | Newcastle show Eddie Howe the scale of the task ahead of him with a six-pointer against Norwich next up, Aston Villa grind their way to victory again - and with two points separating the top three, who's going to win the Premier League? So, why is Ruben Dias as big as 12/1 with Sky Bet to land the PFA Player of the Year award when it looks a straight shootout between him and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes? They dominated possession and it was one of their better attacking performances of recent weeks, even against a side on the brink of a Championship return. Backing multiple games to go under a certain goal line isn't a strategy I'm that comfortable with as one game can blow you out. Alisson Becker produced a brilliant sprawling save to prevent Franck Kessie from snatching a late point for the hosts but not even that could salvage Milan's European season, which is now at an end after Atletico Madrid finished as runners-up behind Liverpool after winning 3-1 in Porto, who finished third and drop into the Europa League. TALKING POINT - Gareth Bale celebration ends prematurely amid concern MAN OF THE MATCH - Aaron Ramsey One of the highest profile potential transfer moves involves Manchester City and Barcelona, with Spain international Ferran Torres on the radar of the Catalan Either side are trips to Honduras and El Salvador, where the temperature will be around 30C. The chip on the shoulder that drives him He did not feature as Sir Alf Ramsey's men became world champions on home soil in 1966, but received a World Cup winner's medal at Downing Street in 2009 after only those on the field at the final whistle initially got one. Their 2-0 reverse to Tottenham on Wednesday made it six consecutive defeats for Graham Potter's side, who have only won three of their last 24 Premier League games dating back to September. It's something that is the modern game, lots of speculation and gossip, it's all part of the modern game but it's not something I have any focus You hear that they want to put a European Championship and a World Cup every year, he told Sky Sports in October. When will we get a rest? Never. So, in the end, top players will get injured all the time and that's the end of I still have a lot to learn but I think being here is going to help me massively. He added: I wasn't here just to be the cheerleader. Atletico Madrid come next in the betting at 20/1, while Barcelona are priced at 40/1 to produce what would arguably be the greatest comeback in La Liga history given the institutional crisis which the club has been enduring. It is very painful and I want to express the wish that everyone involved is given the peace and privacy to process Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks Seattle Center Festál presents Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival in partnership with the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival The last meeting between the clubs saw Hibs - who have played the least number of games in the league due to a Covid outbreak - claim a point at their rivals in a thrilling draw. We've got a good team and we've been playing well. It would be hard to say just how good Declan Rice was today. The win moved Villa up to sixth in the table - a point above West Ham, who had to settle for a But Scott Booth's Birmingham still have only one point - and face Chelsea and Manchester City A man who sent racist abuse to former Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, and was then found to have images of child abuse on his phone, has been jailed. Ruben [Neves] and Joao [Moutinho] controlled the game with the ball. We needed to press when they had the ball - they're very dangerous with the goals they score. MAN OF THE MATCH - Kevin De Bruyne His fantastic assist for the third goal by Silva topped of a vintage De Bruyne Opta stats This is the first-ever FA WSL meeting between Leicester City and Everton.Leicester have lost all seven of their FA WSL matches so far this season, only the fourth time a side has done that in a WSL season after Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2016 and Yeovil Town in the 2017 Spring Series and the 2017-18 season.Leicester have shipped six goals in the final 15 minutes of FA WSL matches this season, the most of any side, while they are one of only two sides yet to score in the last 15 minutes along with Birmingham.Everton have picked up just two wins in their last 10 FA WSL matches (D2 L6), having won five of their 10 before this run (D2 L3).Leicester City have conceded 18 goals in their first seven FA WSL matches - in WSL history, only Yeovil (26) have conceded more in their first seven matches in the competition.Reading vs Brighton - Sunday, 2pm Fresh from their WSL Cup win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, Reading are looking to make it four unbeaten in the WSL, sitting eighth with seven points from seven games. He also made only two appearances in the Champions League group stage, starting only in the match against Villarreal. It's for the players, the difference will be there. Champions League fixtures | ResultsDownload the Sky Sports AppManchester United, meanwhile, were unable to overcome Atletico's spoiling tactics in the previous round, but Guardiola refuses to refer to them as an ugly team. Vydra, who was making just his second start of the year as he came in to replace the injured Maxwel Cornet, broke the deadlock (62) after finishing from the edge of the six-yard box following a Wout Weghorst cut-back. The aforementioned Bundesliga teams have also been watching him this season, as well as top sides from the Premier League, but he has played less senior football than Spence. Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks Live Score and Stats Get real-time WNBA basketball coverage and scores as Seattle Storm takes on Los Angeles Sparks. We bring you the latest game previews, This fixture goes against the grain usually for Manchester City and Leicester fixtures where cards are concerned. The match, which the USMNT won 3-0, was controversially played in wintery conditions in Minnesota with the temperature dipping down near 0 degrees Liverpool were camped in West Ham's defensive third for the remainder of the first half, although the hosts left little room for manoeuvre, reducing Liverpool to half-chances. I think for Christian, the door is always open. Follow Tottenham Hotspur with Sky SportsFollow every Tottenham game in the Premier League this season with our live blogs on the Sky Sports website and app, and watch match highlights for free shortly after full-time. Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool progressed to the semi-final after a 3-3 draw with Benfica at City dominated the first period and although Deanne Rose almost caught them on the break moments earlier, they took the lead through Hemp's superb control and finish on 33 Cardiff could not muster much of a response despite the efforts of Moore, who was sporting a blue bandage after a nasty clash of heads with Huddersfield defender Tom Lees. Amber Barrett ensured it was a record Irish victory, rattling the net from a tight angle to make it 10-0, before a Connolly free finished the rout. But if they have any aspirations of another European adventure next season, they must start finding consistency at home.Charlotte Marsh Finally, no place like home for Leeds Oddly, especially when you consider just how hard they were to beat at Elland Road last season, Leeds United have really struggled at home so far in this campaign - in fact, heading into Tuesday night's clash with Crystal Palace, Marcelo Bielsa's side had actually picked up more points on the road, which would partly explain their struggles so far in the Premier League. Team news and how to follow on Sky Sports ahead of a bumper weekend of FA Cup fourth-round action. Rangnick also hopes to be able to select Aaron Wan-Bissaka (illness) and Luke Shaw (injury). After the game, Jurgen Klopp disagreed with both decisions, saying it was a clear foul on Alisson for the goal, and a reckless challenge from Cresswell. That's a troubling statistic for a defensive unit tipped to be one of the best in Europe this year, and one that is now missing James and Christensen to go along with Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva. James has a hamstring problem and Christensen is experiencing back pain, according to Erik ten Hag remained tight-lipped over his seemingly imminent move to Manchester United, as his Ajax side prepare to face PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup Final on Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Edinson Cavani in all probability made their final Old Trafford appearances, while Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are also out of contract in the summer. He counts Robert Lewandowski - who he has sometimes been compared to - and Erling Haaland among those he looks to learn from, with that particularly clear when he drops into the half-spaces in front of the opposition defence so as to play a role in Dortmund's build-up