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The inevitability of Real Madrid breaking Atleti hearts in the UCL
Real Madrid and Atlético couldn't be separated over two legs but, when Wednesday's match went to penalties, there was only ever going to be one outcome.

Quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
The round of 16 is over and after some amazing UCL action, what will happen in the next round?
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SPANISH LALIGA
How Barcelona's fitness guru got them sprinting to top of LaLiga
Barcelona are approaching the business end of the season top of LaLiga and looking strong in Europe. Here is the inside story of their fitness revamp.

DON'T OVERLOOK BAYERN
Bayern aren't at their best, but could still win Bundesliga, Champions League. How?
Are they playing badly, or are their opponents just playing worse? Whatever it is, Bayern Munich could well stumble to winning both the Bundesliga and Champions League this season.

EUROPA LEAGUE
Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net
Man United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, but thanks to their woefully underperforming attack, it's far from guaranteed.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Isak firms as Arsenal's No. 1 target
Goal-shy Arsenal reportedly have Newcastle's Alexander Isak at the top of their summer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
A way-too-early ranking of Europe's major January transfers
It may only be mid-March, but it's time to check in on how some of January's biggest transfers have panned out.

11 TEAMS IN EUROPE?
How 11 English teams can play in Europe next season

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Quakes reign could define ex-USMNT boss Arena's complicated legacy
Bruce Arena is the greatest American soccer coach in history, but in a career of highs and lows, his Earthquakes job could cement how he's remembered.

WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?
ESPN's Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea's dominance in the WSL shows the league has a competitiveness problem?
Are Chelsea in danger of leaving the rest of the WSL behind?

NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
REGULAR SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY
NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?
With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off Friday, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?
NWSL is the first top American sports league to abolish all drafts. What now?
The NWSL has gotten rid of all drafts -- no college draft, no expansion draft, nothing. How will that work?
Top Headlines
- Source: Álvarez 'incredulous' over penalty call
- Simeone: 'Ball doesn't move' on disallowed pen
- UCL quarterfinals bracket set as Real face Arsenal
- Amorim 'in a hurry' to win trophies at Man Utd
- Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction
- Courtois on penalty drama: Atleti 'always crying'
- Limited Ed-ition: Sheeran releases Ipswich sticker
- 'We want more': Villa dreaming of toppling PSG
- Early ranking of big January transfers
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In his debut column, ESPN FC analyst and former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha looks at how the final stretch of the season is about getting it done.
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