Football Tracker: Manchester United leading Liverpool with Dortmund & Juve to come

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Cunha opened the scoring for Man Utd
Cunha opened the scoring for Man UtdAction Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff / Flashscore

As we enter May, we are in the final month of the season across Europe as title battles, European qualification and relegation battles are set to be finalised. With all that to be decided and some huge rivalries to look forward to this weekend, you won't want to miss a second with us!

Sunday's highlights

• In the Premier League on Sunday, Manchester United take on arch-rivals Liverpool in a battle for third-place before relegation-threatened Spurs travel to Champions League-chasing Aston Villa in a crucial clash for Roberto De Zerbi's side

• It is a big day in the battle for Champions League qualification in Ligue 1, with fourth-placed Lille settling for a disappointing draw, before a crucial clash between third-placed Lyon and fifth-placed Rennes later this evening - just one point separates the three sides

• Finally, there is potential for two big European title races to be decided this evening, with Inter needing just a point to become crowned Scudetto champions, whilst Real Madrid need to win to avoid Barcelona clinching the title in Spain

Sunday's Premier League fixtures:

Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace

Manchester United 2-0 Liverpool - HT

Aston Villa vs Tottenham - 20:00 CET

Sunday's key European fixtures:

Lille 1-1 Le Havre

Sassuolo 2-0 AC Milan

Juventus vs Verona - 18:00 CET

Inter vs Parma - 20:45 CET

Lyon vs Rennes - 20:45 CET

Espanyol vs Real Madrid - 21:00 CET

Key updates to keep you informed:

17:22 CET - After making an electric start and racing into a 2-0 lead, Manchester United are in dreamland against their arch-rivals at half-time. 

17:10 CET - Borussia Dortmund can secure second in the Bundesliga today with a victory at Borussia Monchengladbach. The team line-ups are in.

Follow the match with Flashscore.

Team line-ups
Team line-upsFlashscore

16:57 CET - Bournemouth have extended their remarkable club-record unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 15 games, after a thumping 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The win has seen them move into sixth, which could be enough for Champions League football!

Meanwhile, Lille's hunt for Champions League football has taken a hit, drawing 1-1 at home to Le Havre. That has given the teams behind them a chance to leapfrog them into third.

Finally, AC Milan have fallen to a 2-0 defeat at Sassuolo, meaning they still have work to do to seal their place in Europe's premier competition next season.

Bournemouth vs Palace match stats
Bournemouth vs Palace match statsOpta by StatsPerform

15:59 CET - Celta Vigo are keeping up their charge for European football with a 3-1 win over Elche in LaLiga. They currently occupy sixth, three points ahead of the chasing pack.

Up next in Spain, Getafe, who are one of the teams on Celta Vigo's tail, host Rayo Vallecano

That match kicks off in 15 minutes

The race for Europe in Spain
The race for Europe in SpainFlashscore

15:27 CET - 30 minutes into the Premier League contest between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace on the South Coast, with the Cherries 1-0 up thanks to an own goal from Jefferson Lerma.

The lineups are also in for the big game in the north west today. Manchester United and Liverpool are both chasing Champions League football next season, giving this already heated rivalry some added spice.

It kicks off at 16:30 CET - follow it here with our live audio commentary.

Manchester United - Liverpool lineups
Manchester United - Liverpool lineupsFlashscore

14:15 CET - Finally, for the 15:00 CET matches, Lille also have a big opportunity in Ligue 1 before their rivals for Champions League qualification face off later. They host struggling Le Havre, knowing that a win will move them up to third in the league ahead of Lyon vs Rennes later. 

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

14:08 CET - Team news is also in from the first Premier League clash of the afternoon as Bournemouth host Crystal Palace. After Brentford and Brighton lost yesterday, the Cherries have a golden chance to leapfrog their rivals into sixth place and a potential Europa League spot next season. 

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

14:03 CET - Next up this afternoon in Serie A, AC Milan will be looking to draw level on points with second-placed Napoli as they travel to Sassuolo. Team news is in for that clash:

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

11:45 CET - The lineups are in from Serie A as Bologna host Cagliari, and you can check them out below:

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

10:35 CET - Good morning and welcome back to another big day of action across Europe. First up today is a Serie A clash between Bologna and Cagliari, with kick-off at 12:30 CET. 

Three defeats on the spin has seen Bologna's season fizzle out and European dreams dissolve. As for Cagliari, a win at Bologna this afternoon will see them mathematically secure their survival. 

23:35 CET - That brings an end to our coverage of today's action, but be sure to join us again tomorrow to keep up with more huge games across Europe!

23:22 CET - For the first time since 2022, Porto are the champions of Portugal!

Francesco Farioli has led them to the title in his first season at the club, and they've won it in style too. They've been top of the league since the fourth round and have only lost once in the entirety of the campaign.

With him missing out on the title on the final day last season with Ajax, this will mean a huge amount to the Italian, who has won the first trophy of his managerial career and established himself as one of the most exciting young coaches around.

23:02 CET - PSG have been let off the hook, with Nice scoring a late equaliser through Ali Abdi to claim a 1-1 draw that leaves Lens six points adrift of the reigning champions with three games to go and moves the hosts a point closer to safety.

That might just be that for the Ligue 1 title fight.

22:56 CET - Osasuna made it nervy with a late goal, but Barcelona held on to move a step closer to a second league title in a row.

They'll end the weekend as champions if Real Madrid don't win tomorrow.

Osasuna vs Barcelona match momentum
Osasuna vs Barcelona match momentumOpta by StatsPerform

22:40 CET - Barcelona finally spring into life! Hansi Flick's side have scored two quickfire goals courtesy of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres to lead 2-0 with just four minutes to go.

22:35 CET - Schalke are back in the big time! Edin Dzeko, Loris Karius and co have seen things out to take one of Germany's biggest clubs back to its top flight.

22:26 CET - Porto will become the champions of Portugal if they beat Alverca tonight, and they're currently doing their job, leading 1-0 at the break.

Alverca vs Porto first-half stats
Alverca vs Porto first-half statsOpta by StatsPerform

21:54 CET - Lens too have yet to find the breakthrough they need for their own title chances, with Nice holding them 0-0 at the break. As a reminder, they can move to within four points of PSG at the Ligue 1 summit with a win.

Elsewhere in France, a late winner from Ansu Fati gave Monaco a 2-1 win over Metz that officially relegated the home side.

Fati's winner
Fati's winnerOpta by StatsPerform (PSNEWZ / Sipa Press / Profimedia)

21:46 CET - 45 minutes in, things aren't going to plan for Barca. They've dominated possession, but have struggled to create chances, only racking up 0.38 xG.

If they don't step things up, their title celebrations will have to wait at least another week.

21:28 CET - German giants Schalke are 45 minutes away from returning to the Bundesliga after three years in the second division, with them leading Dusseldorf 1-0 at the break.

21:01 CET - Barcelona are about to get underway in their bid to move to the brink of a second straight LaLiga title. If they beat Osasuna, they'll become champions tomorrow if Real Madrid fail to claim victory.

Follow every kick of their clash here.

Osasuna vs Barcelona starting XIs
Osasuna vs Barcelona starting XIsFlashscore

20:39 CET - Over in Spain, a late brace from Nico Williams has given Athletic Club a 4-2 win over Alaves that moves level on points with sixth-placed Real Betis in the fight for Conference League qualification.

Alaves will now drop into the relegation zone if Sevilla win on Monday.

20:32 CET - Arsenal give their title chances a huge boost! The Gunners have seen things out to beat Fulham 3-0 and go six points clear of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.

The margin of victory today means their goal difference is now better than City's, which could prove pivotal come the end of the season.

20:24 CET - Bayer Leverkusen have claimed a massive win, edging a thrilling second half to beat RB Leipzig 4-1 and move up fourth, ahead of both Stuttgart and Hoffenheim on goal difference.

With two games to go, the battle for the final Champions League qualification spot in the Bundesliga couldn't be tighter.

The battle for Champions League qualification in the Bundesliga
The battle for Champions League qualification in the BundesligaFlashscore

19:57 CET - Como and Napoli have played out a goalless draw that neither side will be massively happy about, with the hosts failing to take fourth from Juventus and the title holders failing to keep the pressure on league leaders Inter, who now only need a draw tomorrow to become champions themselves.

Como vs Napoli match stats
Como vs Napoli match statsOpta by StatsPerform

19:20 CET - Half-time around Europe in our 18:30 CET, so let's get you up to date.

Over in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen look set to get back into the race for Champions League football as they lead RB Leipzig 2-0 at the break. Goals from the ever-reliable Patrik Schick and Nathan Tella have put them in control.

Elsewhere, Alaves have done their survival chances no harm, as they lead Athletic Club 1-0, whilst Viktor Gyokeres has headed in to make it 3-0 to Arsenal over Fulham as the players head down the tunnel.

Arsenal - Fulham match stats
Arsenal - Fulham match statsOpta by StatsPerform

19:11 CET - Arsenal finally have their second against Fulham! After Riccardo Calafiori had one chalked off for offside, Bukayo Saka rifles a shot into the bottom corner to put them 2-0 up with five minutes to play in the first half.

Bukayo Saka scores for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka scores for ArsenalAction Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

18:54 CET - Is the Ligue 1 title race back on? Probably not, but Lens have been given hope by Lorient this evening, after they battled back twice to earn a valiant 2-2 draw against league leaders PSG.

The Parisiens were handed a last-second penalty to snatch all three points, but VAR intervened to turn it over, meaning Lens can cut the gap to four points with victory later tonight.

Read the report from the Parc des Princes with us now.

PSG - Lorient match stats
PSG - Lorient match statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:40 CET - First blood to Arsenal! An early goal will ease the tension in North London, and it's their striker Viktor Gyokeres who has the opener against Fulham, with an assist from the returning Bukayo Saka. He puts it on a plate for the Swede with a fine cross.

18:30 CET - Underway at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal taking on Fulham in a London derby - listen to live coverage of the game now.

18:15 CET - What an unforgettable day for Atletico Madrid's young guns. Both Iker Luque and Miguel Cubo have netted at Valencia to earn their side a 2-0 win, with both players netting for the first time in senior football.

Read the report right here.

Valencia - Atletico Madrid match stats
Valencia - Atletico Madrid match statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:00 CET - All over in the 16:00 CET Premier League matches, where West Ham's survival chances have been dented after a comprehensive 3-0 loss away to Brentford.

An own goal, a penalty from Igor Thiago and a late strike from Mikkel Damsgaard saw the Bees keep up their push for Europe.

Meanwhile, Sunderland held on to a point in a 1-1 draw with relegated Wolves, whilst Newcastle have all-but-guaranteed their survival with a 3-1 victory over Brighton.

Next up in the Premier League are Arsenal and Fulham. The Gunners know a victory from 18:30 CET will give them a six-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City, even if Pep Guardiola's men do have two games in hand.

Will it be another nervy occasion for the North Londoners? Find out very soon.

Arsenal - Fulham lineups
Arsenal - Fulham lineupsFlashscore

17:40 CET - Let's head over to Italy, where Napoli know they must win today to keep any slim title chance alive. In their way from 18:00 CET is the Champions League chasing Como, under Cesc Fabregas.

The Spaniard's side are favourites for the clash, and since returning to the top flight, they have only tasted defeat once in four games against the Neopolitans.

What will the outcome be today? Follow along to find out.

Como - Napoli match lineups
Como - Napoli match lineupsFlashscore

17:26 CET - If you didn't know by now, where have you been? The Bundesliga delivers goal in bucketloads once again, with 23 of them in the 15:30 CET kick-off across five games.

The most thrilling? A late goal from Stuttgart substitute Tiago Tomas has helped his side snatch a point in a 3-3 draw with fellow Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim.

The biggest shock has come at the Allianz Arena, where Bayern needed a last-gasp own goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against bottom side Heidenheim. Another side battling relegation, Werder Bremen, were not as clinical, losing 3-1 at home to Augsburg.

The result between Stuttgart and Hoffenheim opens the door for Bayer Leverkusen, who play RB Leipzig at 18:30 CET. They know a win today will move them level on points with the pair.

Follow that game right here from 18:30 CET.

Bayer Leverkusen - RB Leipzig lineups
Bayer Leverkusen - RB Leipzig lineupsFlashscore

17:15 CET - It's turning into a poor day for West Ham, who are now 2-0 down to Brentford with Igor Thiago netting from the spot. Elsewhere, Wolves have made it 1-1 against Sunderland, which could put pay to the Black Cats' chances of European football next year.

Igor Thiago scores from the spot
Igor Thiago scores from the spotTony O Brien / Reuters

17:07 CET - Half-time at Mestalla, and Valencia are goalless with the much-changed Atletico Madrid.

Despite the rotation, it is Atleti who have had the only meaningful openings in the contest, but have been unable to break the deadlock.

Follow the second half here.

Valencia - Atletico Madrid match stats
Valencia - Atletico Madrid match statsOpta by StatsPerform

16:55 CET - Another bad day at the office for Marseille, who have been soundly beaten by Nantes 3-0 away from home, putting another dagger into their chances of Champions League football next season.

Nantes - Marseille match momentum
Nantes - Marseille match momentumOpta by StatsPerform

Meanwhile, at 17:00 CET, PSG take on Lorient after their barn-burner against Bayern in midweek, looking to open up a nine-point gap at the top of Ligue 1.

Follow all the action right here.

PSG - Lorient lineups
PSG - Lorient lineupsFlashscore

16:46 CET - With the mid-table in the Premier League so tightly packed, every point is critical, and it has been a good day so far for Brentford and Sunderland, who both lead their games 1-0 respectively at half-time. Sunderland, however, have had a man sent off in the first half, with Dan Ballard given a straight red.

Elsewhere, Newcastle, who were looking over their shoulders before today, have eased any fears of relegation with a two-goal lead at the interval over Brighton - William Osula and Dan Burn with the goals.

Dan Burn heads home for Newcastle
Dan Burn heads home for NewcastleAction Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

16:20 CET - Huge goal, potentially, in the Premier League relegation battle. Brentford, through a Konstantinos Mavropanos own goal, lead West Ham. The Greek defender thought he had redeemed himself minutes later as he put a header into the Bees' net, only for VAR to rule it out for offside.

Konstantinos Mavropanos heads in only for VAR to chalk it off
Konstantinos Mavropanos heads in only for VAR to chalk it offTony O Brien / Reuters

16:17 CET - The first half has come to a close across the Bundesliga, where in the main match, Hoffenheim hold a 2-1 lead over Stuttgart, with Andrej Kramaric back on the scoresheet for the hosts - his 13th of the league campaign.

Elsewhere, could we be in for a shock in Bavaria? Heidenheim hold a 2-1 advantage over champions Bayern Munich at the break.

Budu Zivzivadze and Eren Dinkci put the visitors two up before Leon Goretzka pulled one back just before the interval.

Follow all the Bundesliga action right here.

15:59 CET - Villarreal are Champions League once again! They have beaten Levante 5-1 at home this afternoon to punch their ticket to the big time next season.

Georges Mikautadze netted a brace in the win, whilst there was also a late strike for Nicolas Pepe in the rout.

Read the report now.

Villarreal - Levante match stats
Villarreal - Levante match statsOpta by StatsPerform

Atletico Madrid, who will face Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday, are next up in LaLiga as they face a trip to Valencia.

Diego Simeone has rotated heavily for the clash, so can Valencia steal a win today?

Find out from 16:15 CET.

Valencia - Atletico Madrid lineups
Valencia - Atletico Madrid lineupsFlashscore

15:45 CET - It's been a tough run for Marseille in recent weeks, and their hopes of qualifying for Champions League football next season are hanging by a thread. It's been a similar story in the first half away to Nantes, as the pair head down the tunnel goalless at the break.

Follow the second half here.

Nantes - Marseille first half stats
Nantes - Marseille first half statsOpta by StatsPerform

15:30 CET - IPSWICH TOWN HAVE BEEN PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 

It looked like it was going to be Ipswich's day from two minutes into the final day. George Hirst put the promotion-chasers ahead early on. And it would prove to be their day as the home side went on to win 3-0 against QPR to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League ahead of rivals Millwall and Middlesbrough.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Hull held on to a 2-1 win against Norwich to pip Wrexham and Derby to the final playoff spot!

How the bottom of the playoffs look following the final day of the season
How the bottom of the playoffs look following the final day of the seasonFlashscore

14:55 CET - It is also a big afternoon in the Premier League coming up, and it is Brentford at home to relegation-battling West Ham that headlines the action. West Ham are currently two points ahead of 18th-placed Spurs, so a win this afternoon will see them move five points clear of their relegation rivals ahead of Spurs' match tomorrow.

Check out the lineups from that clash below:

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

14:30 CET - Team news is in from the 15:30 CET kick-offs in the Bundesliga, with champions Bayern Munich amongst the afternoon matches.

Our focus, however, is on Hoffenheim as they host fellow Champions League hopefuls Stuttgart, knowing that a win would see them leapfrog their visitors and move into pole position for UCL qualification. A true six-pointer!

Check out the lineups for that vital clash below:

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

13:30 CET - It is the final day in the EFL Championship this afternoon and all the games have just kicked off! Just two points are separating second-placed Ipswich and fourth-placed Millwall heading into this fascinating day, with third-placed Middlesbrough also very much in the mix. Only one team can get automatic promotion to join champions Coventry City, though, so who will it be?

Follow the final day drama live here!

13:00 CET - It is just an hour away from kick-off in the first game of the day in Europe's biggest leagues as Villarreal host Levante. Victory for the hosts would see them secure Champions League qualification for the second consecutive season, but relegation-threatened Levante are in desperate need of three points of their own. 

Currently in 19th, Levante can draw level on points with 17th-placed Alaves with three points on the road.

Check out the lineups below:

Starting lineups
Starting lineupsFlashscore

09:30 CET - Good morning and welcome to the final month of the season across Europe! Before we get into today's action in a while, let's take a look at what happened on a busy Friday night. In the Premier League, Leeds United closed in on securing their survival next season after an impressive 3-1 win at home to relegated Burnley

Mallorca were another club that secured a big three points in their battle to survive, winning 1-0 at relegation rivals Girona

Finally, in Serie A, Lecce also won a big match in their race to survive, claiming a vital 2-1 win at relegated Pisa.

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