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Participant scores: Inter 3-1 Cagliari – Reliable Arnautovic, Inzaghi will get it proper

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Participant scores: Inter 3-1 Cagliari – Reliable Arnautovic, Inzaghi will get it proper

Inter moved six factors clear on the high of the Serie A standings with an necessary in on Saturday night, due to an awesome efficiency from Simone Inzaghi’s centre-forwards in San Siro

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Listed here are the participant scores from one other Inter victory on house soil in Serie A.

Inter 2-0 Cagliari: Participant scores 

Inter: Sommer 6; Bisseck 7.5, De Vrij 6, C.Augusto 7; Zalewski 6 (Bastoni 6), Frattesi 6, Calhanoglu 6 (Asllani n/a), Barella 6.5, Dimarco 7 (Darmian 6); L.Martinez 7 (Thuram 6), Arnautovic 8 (Correa).

Greatest Inter participant: Arnautovic 8 – Reliable. No more you may ask from a participant who’s extensively thought of an understudy. The Austrian was not even in Inzaghi’s high three choices at centre-forward firstly of the season, however the 35-year-old confirmed he’s nonetheless bought it in entrance of aim with an emphatic end for the opener and a very good help for his strike accomplice for the second. He did brilliantly to convey the ball beneath management for Inter’s first aim as properly – made it look rather a lot simpler than it was. Subbed off to a standing ovation after an hour.

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 12: Marko Arnautovic of FC Internazionale scores his team's first goal under pressure from Jose Luis Palomino of Cagliari during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Marko Arnautovic scores his crew’s first aim beneath stress from Jose Luis Palomino of Cagliari throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

Coach: Simone Inzaghi 7 – There was a quick second of panic after Inter conceded early into the second half that they’d go on to carry out equally to how they did within the second halves within the current 2-1 win over Udinese and the 2-2 draw with Parma. Fortuitously, Bisseck restored Inter’s two-goal benefit 10 minutes later.

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The Nerazzurri have been in full management within the first half, beneath barely extra stress within the second, however bought the job accomplished ultimately. The coach was even in a position to handle minutes forward of the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final towards Bayern Munich as properly: Resting the likes of Thuram, Bastoni and Mkhitaryan, and he took Dimarco off after an hour, too.

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 12: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Simone Inzaghi appears on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

Cagliari: Caprile 5; Zappa 5 (Obert 6), Mina 6.5, Palomino 5.5; Zortea 5, Adopo 6, Makoumbou 5.5 (Marin 6), Deiola 5 (Gaetano 6), Augello 6.5; Coman 6 (Luvumbo 6); Piccoli 6.5 (Pavoletti n/a).

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Premier League

Match Report and Participant Rankings: Manchester Metropolis 5-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)

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Match Report and Participant Rankings: Manchester Metropolis 5-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Manchester Metropolis took one step nearer to a UEFA Champions League spot within the Premier League this season however not with out an almighty check from Crystal Palace.

It was not even a case of a story of two halves, however as an alternative a narrative of a gap 21 minutes in comparison with the remaining chapters of the competition as a Kevin De Bruyne-inspired comeback noticed Manchester Metropolis rating 5 occasions and emerge as 5-2 victors on the Etihad Stadium.

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Regardless of a comparatively robust begin from Pep Guardiola’s aspect, controlling possession and creating various openings, it was two swift assaults in transition that in the end pressured a 0-2 lead for the South London membership.

Eberechi Eze tapped residence from shut vary as Crystal Palace constructed from deep and despatched a low ball throughout the face of Manchester Metropolis’s aim, evading a poor defensive form and leaving the England worldwide free from Rico Lewis on the back-post.

Then it was the flip of Chris Richards to transform from a straight ahead corner-kick routine, as Adam Wharton’s ball into the Manchester Metropolis penalty space and on high of Ederson noticed the Palace man rise highest to move down into the bottom and double his aspect’s benefit.

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Many could be left questioning how Manchester Metropolis would get to the half-time interval with the rating solely at two in favour of the guests, earlier than Kevin De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush would get the reigning Premier League champions stage.

First was the flip of the Belgian membership captain who transformed expertly from a close-range free-kick leaving Dean Henderson wrong-footed, earlier than Marmoush would strike from inside the realm from an Ilkay Gundogan knock-down.

De Bruyne was on the centre of all the magic as soon as once more instantly after the restart for the second-half, swivelling on a Nico O’Reilly cutback contained in the penalty space to tee-off Mateo Kovacic, who made no mistake in putting residence alongside the ground with energy.

Then got here extra historical past for Manchester Metropolis, as Ederson additional established his standing because the all-time main help supplier within the goalkeeping division in Premier League historical past by combining with James McAtee.

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The England Underneath-21 worldwide, who has been affected person to attend for alternatives to excel below Guardiola this season, introduced down the ball brilliantly from Ederson’s pitch-long move earlier than rounding Dean Henderson and sliding residence into an empty internet from the angle.

A goalscoring rush from Manchester Metropolis didn’t cease there, nor did it finish for the membership’s youth academy graduates as Nico O’Reilly – who’s changing into an integral a part of Guardiola’s defence – side-footed a volley from the sting of the penalty space past Henderson as soon as extra.

Kevin De Bruyne will rightly take the plaudits for his position on the tail-end of his Manchester Metropolis profession, but it surely was a commendable exhibiting from these on the pitch throughout the board on the Etihad Stadium to not panic at 0-2 behind and are available again to assert all three factors.

The win places Manchester Metropolis again as much as fourth place of their hunt for a top-five end, albeit with their fellow challengers for the UEFA Champions League spots nonetheless to play throughout this weekend.

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Subsequent up is a go to to Everton at Goodison Park subsequent weekend because the fixtures proceed to pose a big risk to Manchester Metropolis’s hunt for a European place, whereas an FA Cup semi-final additionally awaits later within the month.

Earlier than then, and following an enthralling afternoon of motion on the Etihad Stadium, right here is how we rated the person performances of the Manchester Metropolis gamers on present for Pep Guardiola!

Participant Rankings

Beginning XI

Ederson – 6.5

Some questionable defensive positioning maybe for Crystal Palace’s two targets, however was largely faultless all through the remainder of the sport, paying attention to a trademark stellar help for James McAtee. Injured and compelled off, nonetheless.

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Rico Lewis – 6

Having been out and in of the aspect recently, Lewis confirmed good composure on the ball and held a transparent intent to carry Manchester Metropolis up the pitch when in possession. Some might level a component of blame in Rico Lewis’ route for Eberechi Eze’s opener, leaving the ahead unmarked contained in the Metropolis penalty space.

Ruben Dias – 6

Resolute in his defending. Little to write down residence about, however robust and commanding as you’ll anticipate.

Josko Gvardiol – 6

Extra of the driving power alongside Ruben Dias, carrying the ball out from Manchester Metropolis’s defensive third and looking for these in midfield and assault along with his splitting passes.

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Nico O’Reilly – 7

One other robust exhibiting from a 20-year-old enjoying with none earlier expertise at left-back. His physicality, ball management, eye for a move, and eye for a aim makes him a novel presence as a full-back, and little doubt a participant Pep Guardiola can depend on in future. Glorious end for the fifth and ultimate aim.

Nico – 6

Caused an assuredness on the base of midfield. Largely faultless in turning the ball over and bringing Metropolis ahead. Mixed effectively with Mateo Kovacic and the defensive pairing particularly.

Mateo Kovacic – 6.5

A significantly better efficiency from the Croatian, in a season the place he has been fairly robust total. Glorious end for his aim at a time when Manchester Metropolis wanted to get a grip of the competition and get in entrance earlier than Crystal Palace might themselves.

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Ilkay Gundogan – 7

Related tone to Kovacic in being a powerful efficiency regardless of latest criticism. Ilkay Gundogan appears to be utilizing his expertise increasingly recently, turning over the ball faster and getting in additional offensive areas, maybe by means of Guardiola’s instruction.

Kevin De Bruyne (C) – 9, MOTM

Class is everlasting. This was a Kevin De Bruyne showpiece; the precise form of high quality we’ve change into accustomed to during the last decade. If Manchester Metropolis are to qualify for the UEFA Champions League or win the FA Cup within the remaining weeks, the outgoing membership legend might be on the very centre of that output.

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James McAtee – 7.5

So many alternative to transform and rating maybe round 5 targets on Saturday afternoon, however he lastly received his strike and took it expertly with an impressive first contact and exhibiting the composure to spherical Dean Henderson and slot residence. Extra of the identical, and persistently, and he little doubt has an extended profession at Manchester Metropolis.

Omar Marmoush – 7.5

The place would we truthfully be with out Omar Marmoush’s ahead presence and targets?! This was a must-sign participant in January and we’re seeing precisely why; tempo, aptitude, eye for aim, attacking urgency.

Substitutes

Stefan Ortega Moreno – 6

Oscar Bobb – 6

Savinho – 6

Jack Grealish – N/A

Jeremy Doku – N/A

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Serie A

Milan Participant Scores vs Udinese: Leao Runs Present in Udine

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Milan Participant Scores vs Udinese: Leao Runs Present in Udine

Milan strolled to a scintillating 4-0 win at Udinese to briefly shut the hole to fourth-placed Bologna within the Serie A standings. Regardless of recovering from a 2-1 loss at Napoli, tonight’s emphatic efficiency on the Bluenergy Stadium might have come too little too late for the Rossoneri trustworthy.

Drained legs after an intense 1-1 draw towards Inter in midweek Coppa Italia motion didn’t throw a spanner within the works as Milan delivered arguably their greatest efficiency below Sergio Conceicao. Regardless of ready for the opening objective till late within the first half, final season’s runners-up tore Kosta Runjaic’s facet aside in Udine.

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Rafael Leao opened the scoring with a pleasant first-time effort from the sting of the field to interrupt the impasse within the forty second minute. Solely two minutes later, Strahinja Pavlovic made it 2-0, outjumping Jaka Bijol contained in the six-yard field to satisfy Christian Pulisic’s corner-kick supply and put Milan in agency management of the match.

Nevertheless, Milan misplaced star goalkeeper Mike Maignan to harm at the beginning of the second half as a nasty collision with Alejandro Jimenez compelled Conceicao to carry on Marco Sportiello. The Frenchman’s withdrawal didn’t derail the group’s morale as they continued to dominate the sport.

Theo Hernandez scored a ‘classic Theo’ objective within the 74th minute to triple the guests’ benefit earlier than Tijjani Reijnders accomplished Udinese’s fiasco on dwelling turf together with his tenth Serie A objective this season. Milan got here inside six factors of Bologna, however a fifth consecutive top-four end seems extremely unlikely.

With out additional ado, let’s have a look at our participant scores.

Milan (3-4-3)

Mike Maignan – 7

The French keeper solely needed to make one difficult save within the first half, but it surely was a shocking reflex to thwart Kingsley Ehizibue at 0-0. Hopefully, he’ll get better quickly.

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Fikayo Tomori – 6

The Englishman’s stuttering kind fortunately didn’t come to the fore in Milan’s new-look formation, although his exhibiting hardly brimmed with confidence.

Matteo Gabbia – 6.5

No-nonsense defending from the Italian center-back noticed him make a number of routine interventions and assist Pavlovic neutralize Lorenzo Lucca.

Strahinja Pavlovic – 7.5

The objective was a becoming reward for the Serbian defender’s sensible efficiency as he made mild work of the in-form Lucca.

Theo Hernandez – 7.5

Milan followers needed to wait for nearly 4 months for this second. Theo returned to his rampaging greatest down the left flank, reminding everybody why he’s one of many world’s elite full-backs.

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Youssouf Fofana – 7

Along with his typical defensive contribution, the ex-Monaco midfielder registered an help to cap off a promising efficiency.

Tijjani Reijnders – 7

Although the Dutchman usually scores a ‘highlight-type’ of targets, Leao made it easy for him tonight, as he solely needed to flip the ball dwelling from point-blank vary.

Alejandro Jimenez – 6.5

Crammed in for the injured Kyle Walker, the younger gun fared fairly properly in protection. His tough toes and acceleration made him a risk in assault, however he should work on his composure.

Rafael Leao – 8

Had solely Milan had Leao in this sort of kind the entire season… The Bluenergy Stadium had the pleasure of watching one among Europe’s best wingers at his greatest!

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Christian Pulisic – 6.5

Regardless of selecting up one other help, the USMNT ahead wasn’t as influential as in latest outings, drifting out and in of the sport.

Luka Jovic – 6

A scarcity of service within the field should have pissed off the previous Fiorentina striker, however he confirmed a commendable perspective, combating tooth and nail for each possession.

Substitutes

Marco Sportiello – 6.5

Riccardo Sottil – 5.5

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Champions League

Juventus Participant Scores vs Roma: Locatelli Screamer Solely Value a Level

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Juventus Participant Scores vs Roma: Locatelli Screamer Solely Value a Level

Within the largest showdown of Serie A Spherical 31, Roma and Juventus locked horns on the Stadio Olimpico in a direct Champions League showdown. Though it wasn’t probably the most electrifying contest, it actually had its moments, together with an astonishing opener from Manuel Locatelli within the first half. After the interval, the Giallorossi swiftly responded by Eldor Shomurodov’s rebound, however neither aspect was capable of finding the winner. So listed here are our participant rankings for Juventus who returned to Turin with a single level within the bag following their 1-1 draw in opposition to Roma.

Juventus (3-4-2-1)

Michele Di Gregorio – 6

The previous Monza goalkeeper did effectively to parry away Evan Ndicka’s header, however might do nothing on Shomurodov’s rebound.

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Pierre Kalulu – 6.5

The French defender made at the very least 5 perfectly-timed interventions on the again, and it was his run and cross that instigated the opener. Nevertheless, he drops just a few factors for dropping monitor of Stephan El-Shaarawy on one event after which Shomurodov on the equalizer.

Renato Veiga – 6

A strong show on the again from the younger Portuguese who held his personal in opposition to Artem Dovbyk. He wasn’t too concerned within the buildup this time.

Lloyd Kelly – 6.5

The Englishman hardly put a foot flawed all through the competition. Saved Matias Soulè at bay, and tried to help his teammates with just a few attacking forays.

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Timothy Weah – 6

The American regarded full of life within the first half, establishing Gonzalez with a pleasant cross. Nevertheless, he pale after the interval earlier than being duly hooked off.

Manuel Locatelli – 7

A night to recollect for the Juventus captain who ended his objective drought with an excellent volley. Overpowered Manu Koné in the midst of the park, however was caught lagging in midfield earlier than being changed.

Khephren Thuram – 6

The previous OGC Good star had a back-and-forth battle along with his compatriot Koné, which each gamers appeared to take pleasure in. He typically pushed ahead to help his teammates within the remaining third, however his impression was minimal.

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Weston McKennie – 5.5

The USMNT star began the competition for granted wingback earlier than switching to midfield following Locatelli’s exit. An industrious show as typical, however lacked the ultimate product.

Nicolas Gonzalez – 6.5

The Argentine winger regarded impressed whereas enjoying in an nearly free function. He would have damaged the impasse with a exact header if it weren’t for Mile Svilar’s majestic save.

Kenan Yildiz – 5.5

The Turkish teenager noticed a number of the ball as his Juventus teammates turned to him for inspiration, however he wasn’t productive sufficient on this event. He couldn’t dribble previous his marker nor threaten along with his capturing.

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Dusan Vlahovic – 4.5

The Serbian striker continues to be struggling to regulate and maintain up the ball, as his technical expertise have seemingly escaped him.

Substitutes

Randal Kolo Muani – 5

The Frenchman hardly noticed the ball, so he didn’t show to be an improve on Vlahovic.

Andrea Cambiaso – 6

A good cameo from the Italy worldwide on his return from harm, though he’s nonetheless removed from his sharpest type.

Teun Koopmeiners – 5

That is getting repetitive at this stage, however the Dutchman is providing little to nothing for Juventus within the remaining third.

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Premier League

Match Report and Participant Scores: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester Metropolis (Premier League)

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Match Report and Participant Scores: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester Metropolis (Premier League)

Manchester Metropolis performed out a colorless, toothless 0-0 draw towards native rivals Manchester United at Previous Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola’s facet had been dealt a blow simply 38 seconds in when centre-back Ruben Dias discovered himself within the referee’s e-book following a foul simply exterior the penalty space on Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, marking the earliest yellow card in a Premier League Manchester derby for the reason that 2006-07 season.

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From the ensuing free-kick, Fernandes fired his effort straight into the blue wall, which was an early let-off for Metropolis.

Phil Foden had the primary actual sniff of aim within the tenth minute following a change of play in the direction of Matheus Nunes who discovered the Englishman who lower inside from the best however his low effort was large of the aim with out troubling United keeper Andre Onana.

Moments later, Onana was examined for the primary time by Kevin De Bruyne who spun away from his marker to let fireplace on his weaker left foot, nonetheless the goalkeeper collected comfortably.

Metropolis then needed to climate a storm of United stress halfway by means of the half. Garnacho got here shut, heading into the bottom from a Diogo Dalot cross.

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Shortly after, an important little bit of play between Bruno Fernandes and Garnacho discovered left-back Patrick Dorgu, nonetheless his contact let him down and the reigning champions had been in a position to get the ball clear.

The most effective probability for Metropolis fell on the fortieth minute when veteran Ilkay Gundogan rushed ahead to shift the ball onto his proper foot to drive a shot in the direction of the underside left nook, Onana appeared crushed nonetheless the German’s effort went simply large, reminding Ruben Amorim’s facet of the ever-present risk the Residents maintain.

Referee John Brooks blew the whistle for half time after a uninteresting affair by Manchester derby requirements, regardless of moments of promise from each side, huge probabilities had been few and much between.

Guardiola’s facet got here out from the interval way more energised producing extra probabilities than they had been in a position to within the first 45 minutes.

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Simply 2 minutes after the restart, the blues practically broke the impasse. Nico O’Reilly threaded a sensible ball into Marmoush, who’s contact bounced into the trail of Foden. With solely Onana to beat, Metropolis’s quantity 47 scuffed his effort horribly large, a lot to the amuse of the United devoted. His final involvement of the sport earlier than being changed by Jeremy Doku.

Metropolis continued to struggle seeking an opener, with De Bruyne selecting up the ball in an analogous space to his earlier effort and opted for a left-footed strike as soon as extra. Nevertheless, like earlier than, it lacked the ability or placement to bother Onana, who gathered comfortably.

The champions earned a promising free-kick simply exterior the field after Victor Lindelöf introduced down Marmoush. Stepping as much as take it himself, the Egyptian struck the ball, dipping it over the wall and dangerously in the direction of aim. Nevertheless, the Manchester United goalkeeper was alert and did nicely to make the save.

United practically discovered the breakthrough with simply over ten minutes to play. Dorgu as soon as once more discovered himself down the left earlier than fizzing a low cross into the field. Joshua Zirkzee met it first time with a pointy effort, however Ederson reacted fantastically to dam the shot at shut vary. The rebound fell to Mason Mount, however his follow-up lacked conviction and was cleared away by the Metropolis defence.

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United pushed ahead within the dying moments, determined to grab a late winner. The United captain, Bruno Fernandes floated a harmful ball into the field, however Joško Gvardiol rose nicely to move it behind for a nook. Metropolis handled the preliminary supply, successful the primary ball, however the clearance fell kindly to Dorgu on the sting of the world. With time and area, the full-back went for glory, however his effort was wild and flew nicely large, summing up a match brief on high quality within the last third.

The referee’s last whistle introduced an finish to a cagey and definitely forgettable Manchester derby, with neither facet having the ability to discover the breakthrough in a 0–0 draw. Regardless of flashes of high quality and a handful of half-chances at each ends, the sport lacked a innovative and clear alternatives.

Right here’s how we rated the Manchester Metropolis gamers’ performances on this afternoon’s goalless Manchester derby!

Beginning XI

Ederson- 7

A reasonably quiet afternoon for the Brazilian – nonetheless, when known as upon the quantity 31 made a vital save to disclaim Joshua Zirkzee a golden alternative.

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Matheus Nunes – 6.5

Confirmed glimpses of high quality by means of his passing, nonetheless his defending was much less convincing, typically leaving Dorgu with an excessive amount of area down the left hand facet.

Ruben Dias – 6

After a poor begin, the Portuguese step by step grew into the sport by remaining defensively composed all through.

Josko Gvardiol – 6.5

A strong efficiency from the Croatian, delivering a composed efficiency and stepping in confidently when wanted.

Nico O’Reilly – 7

One other good efficiency from the teen, who was in a position to string collectively passes to create probabilities earlier than being changed by Rico Lewis.

Mateo Kovacic – 5

A quiet recreation from Metropolis’s quantity 8 who additionally struggled with the specter of Bruno Fernandes.

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Ilkay Gundogan – 6

A good efficiency from the German, who got here near breaking the impasse within the first half. He remained composed all through the sport earlier than being changed by Jack Grealish.

Bernardo Silva – 7

The Portuguese midfielder actually helped out defensively, particularly within the second half coping with Alejandro Garnacho.

Kevin De Bruyne – 6.5

Was always on the lookout for the best passes all through and to interrupt the impasse. Was unfortunate his move didn’t attain Marmoush to open the scoring.

Phil Foden- 5

One other quiet recreation for the Englishman, who struggled to essentially make an influence. May have scored within the second half however scuffed his shot underneath stress from the Purple Devils defence.

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Omar Marmoush – 7.5 (POTM)

Most likely Metropolis’s greatest risk right now. The Egyptian made some nice runs on and off the ball and got here near scoring with an important effort from a free kick.

Substitutes

Jeremy Doku – 7

Did nicely when he changed Foden and gained some good fouls by means of using his dribbling to place us in higher goalscoring alternatives.

Jack Grealish – 6

The Residents’ quantity 10 did nicely to progress the ball ahead and retain the ball.

Rico Lewis – N/A

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Bundesliga

Bundesliga Participant Scores | Wolfsburg Tamed by Iron of Union Berlin

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Bundesliga Participant Scores | Wolfsburg Tamed by Iron of Union Berlin

Union Berlin moved one step nearer to Bundesliga security with a hard-fought 1-0 win at residence to Wolfsburg because of a Benedict Hollerbach volley.

Story of the match

With outcomes stepping into favour of Union Berlin this weekend, Wolfsburg travelled to the capital for an surprising mid-table conflict.

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Having picked up seven factors from the final three video games, Union had moved ten factors away from Bundesliga relegation into thirteenth.

In distinction, Wolfsburg had been already dreaming of their summer season holidays.

Winless in three and neither threatening relegation or pushing for European qualification, Wolfsburg sat in twelfth forward.

The primary half went with type as Union flew out of the traps.

Within the 2nd minute, Leopold Querfeld went shut as his header struck the publish and by some means Khedira struck the rebound over the bar from 4 yards.

Two minutes later, Wimmer’s shot from 18 yards fell narrowly large of Rönnow’s left publish.

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It proved to be a uncommon foray into the Union field for the guests.

Union remained on high for the opening 40 minutes however couldn’t break the impasse.

Andrej Ilic missed a gold alternative from six yards however his air-kick failed to attach with the ball.

Janik Haberer additionally drew a diving save from Kamil Grabara and Hollerbach hit a fierce effort over the bar from 12 yards.

Wolfsburg had been holding on however grew into the sport.

With 5 minutes remaining of the primary half, the guests lastly examined Rönnow however Wimmer hit his likelihood straight on the goalkeeper from the sting of the field.

Wolfsburg continued the second half as they ended the primary.

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Within the fiftieth minute, Kaminski capitalised on some lackadaisical Union defending however Rönnow tipped his strike large.

Nonetheless, Union took the lead towards the run of play.

Within the sixty fifth minute, Hollerbach volleyed residence a Querfeld flick-on that left Grabara flailing.

Wolfsburg went near equalising within the seventy fifth minute as Fischer noticed his shot from 20 yards deflected narrowly large.

The guests continued to push for an equaliser and former Union hero, Kevin Behrens went closest.

Within the closing minute of regular time, Behrens by some means lifted the ball over the bar from two yards.

It was a unprecedented miss and proved to be the ultimate motion of be aware as Union Berlin held on for a significant three factors that nearly ensures their Bundesliga survival.

Union Berlin:

Union Berlin lineup (3-5-2): Frederik Rönnow (GK) (8), Danilho Doekhi (8), Leopold Querfeld (9), Diogo Leite (8), Christopher Trimmel (8), Andras Schafer (8), Rani Khedira (8), Janik Haberer (8), Josip Juranovic (8), Benedict Hollerbach (9), Andrej Ilic (6)Substitutions: Marin Ljubičić (6), Jerome Roussillon (6), Tim Skarke (6), Lucas Tousart (6)

Wolfsburg:

Wolfsburg lineup (4-2-3-1): Kamil Grabara (GK) (7), Kilian Fischer (6), Aster Jan Vranckx (6), M-E Amoura (6), Jakub Kaminski (7), Joakim Maehle (6), Jonas Wind (6), Maximilian Arnold (6), Yannick Gerhardt (6), David Odogu (6), Patrick Wimmer (6)Substitutions: Tiago Barreiros de Melo Tomas (6), Lukas Nmecha (6), Kevin Behrens (6)

Participant of the Match: Leopold Querfeld

The Austrian centre-back was formidable in defence and sparking in assault at this time.At 21-years outdated, Querfeld has made solely a few full worldwide appearances however ought to anticipate many extra based mostly on at this time’s efficiency. received 5 aerial battles, made 5 very important clearances, and offered the important thing help for .The younger Union ahead will deservedly get the plaudits for his goalscoring exploits, however Querfeld offered the muse and the completion to a resolute and disciplined Union efficiency.

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Serie A

Milan Participant Scores vs Fiorentina: Jovic Salvages Futile Level

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Milan Participant Scores vs Fiorentina: Jovic Salvages Futile Level

Milan hauled again a two-goal deficit to carry Fiorentina to an exhilarating 2-2 house draw of their final Serie A outing. Regardless of avoiding defeat in beautiful style, Sergio Conceicao’s prices could have successfully dominated themselves out of rivalry for a fifth consecutive top-four end.

Fiorentina took the lead solely seven minutes into the sport by way of Malick Thiaw’s sloppy personal aim. Unable to recuperate from an early shock, Milan fell two objectives behind three minutes later as Moise Kean hammered house Dodo’s cutback from point-blank vary after being left unmarked on the sting of the six-yard field.

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Determined occasions require determined measures. Conceicao withdrew Yunus Musah halfway by way of the primary half in favor of Luka Jovic. Nonetheless, Tammy Abraham impressed Milan’s comeback with an outstanding solo aim. Christian Pulisic deserves the credit score for a pleasant help, however it was all Abraham.

Regardless of dominating possession, Milan needed to wait till the sixty fourth minute to attract degree as Jovic pounced on Fikayo Tomori’s hopeful by way of ball and completed with aplomb. Each groups had their possibilities within the last 25 minutes, however Mike Maignan and David de Gea prevented one other change within the scoreline.

A second consecutive winless league sport left Milan in mid-table as we have a look at our participant scores.

Milan (4-2-3-1)

Mike Maignan – 7

His defenders let him down a number of occasions tonight, however he stood his floor twice in opposition to Kean within the second half to assist Milan keep away from struggling a league double in opposition to La Viola.

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Kyle Walker – 6

An unenviable show from the Manchester Metropolis loanee noticed the 34-year-old make a number of atypical errors on the again. Invisible within the last third!

Malick Thiaw – 5

It was an embarrassing evening for the German center-back. Along with scoring a ridiculous personal aim, he misplaced observe of Kean greater than as soon as, almost resulting in the Italian’s double.

Fikayo Tomori – 5.5

Comfortably outpaced by Albert Gudmundsson for the primary aim, the English had one other underwhelming sport by his customary, fueling hypothesis he may depart Milan in the summertime.

Theo Hernandez – 6.5

Although he had apathetic sequences, the Frenchman demonstrated his class a number of occasions and nearly bagged one other solo aim, just for De Gea’s last-ditch save to thwart his close-range shot.

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Yunus Musah – 4

Conceicao determined to sacrifice him for the larger good.

Youssouf Fofana – 5.5

Milan followers had anticipated extra from the French midfielder, whose type has considerably dwindled since January. Erratic!

Tijjani Reijnders – 6.5

A spark in an in any other case inert Milan midfield, the Dutchman was the architect of each attacking transfer and almost scored within the second half.

Christian Pulisic – 6.5

After a dismal displaying in opposition to Inter, the USMNT ahead returned to his normal greatest, although he failed to attain. Along with helping Abraham, he compelled De Gea’s fabulous save minutes after halftime.

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Rafael Leao – 6

Regardless of displaying glimpses of his particular person expertise, the Portuguese winger couldn’t make the distinction, barely threatening Fiorentina’s aim.

Tammy Abraham – 7.5

Scintillating! The aim was a bit of artwork, whereas he made Fiorentina’s defenders sweat earlier than being taken off within the fifty fifth minute.

Substitutes

Luka Jovic – 7

Santiago Gimenez – 5.5

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Serie A

Participant Scores: Milan 2-2 Fiorentina – Goalkeeping brilliance marks four-goal thriller

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Participant Scores: Milan 2-2 Fiorentina – Goalkeeping brilliance marks four-goal thriller

Milan got here again from two objectives right down to salvage a at house , in an eventful match that includes as many moments of technical brilliance as there have been excellent saves from each goalkeepers.

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Soccer Italia have been among the many accredited media on the San Siro, listed here are the participant scores.

Milan 2-2 Fiorentina: Participant scores

Milan: Maignan 7; Walker 5.5, Tomori 5.5, Thiaw 5, Theo Hernandez 5.5; Reijnders 6, Fofana 6 (80′ Bondo n/a); Musah 5 (25′ Jovic 7), Pulisic 6.5 (80′ Chukwueze n/a), Leao 6; Abraham 7 (55′ Gimenez 5.5) (80′ Joao Felix n/a)

Greatest Milan gamers: Abraham & Maignan 7 – The striker’s grit and willpower, arguably greater than his approach, are the principle causes Sergio Conceiçao is more and more counting on the English striker up entrance. The tenacity he confirmed in driving the ball towards the field, earlier than combining with Pulisic for Milan’s first objective, was a spark in an in any other case overwhelmed Rossoneri aspect that would wish many extra gamers together with his spirit. Nonetheless, the France worldwide deserves immense credit score for making his teammates’ objectives value a degree, as he stole the highlight within the second half with gorgeous saves that may have reminded followers of his finest moments.

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Lowest Milan score: Musah 5 – Whereas he definitely deserves a poor score, it might probably’t be as harsh as his coach’s resolution to . Milan paid the worth for the USA worldwide’s restricted approach and poor capability to handle possession underneath stress, however he shouldn’t have been put in that place within the first place and had no time to redeem himself.

APRIL 05: Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

APRIL 05: Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring his crew’s first objective in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Milan coach: Sergio Conceiçao 5.5 – As soon as once more, his aspect wanted to undergo a setback—truly, two this time—earlier than displaying any indicators of life, a dynamic that may’t be acceptable for a crew with gamers of this caliber. One way or the other, Milan shortly started to seem like credible winners as they mounted a response, however the Portuguese supervisor wants to know why Milan solely begin enjoying at their finest when the street is uphill.

Fiorentina: De Gea 7; Pongracic 5.5 (72′ Comuzzo 6), Pablo Mari 5, Ranieri 5.5; Dodo 7, Fagioli 6.5, Cataldi 5.5 (59′ Ndour 6), Mandragora 6.5 (88′ Adli n/a), Parisi (72′ Folorunsho 6); Gudmundsson 6.5 (59′ Beltran 5.5), Kean 6.5

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Greatest Fiorentina gamers: De Gea & Dodo 7– As laborious as it could be to consider with Fiorentina two objectives forward simply 10 minutes into the sport, the previous Manchester United goalkeeper finally stepped up as the principle protagonist for the guests, making a sequence of unbelievable saves that saved Milan from making a comeback a lot sooner. On the identical time, the Brazilian wing-back displayed gorgeous tempo and approach, trying virtually not possible to deal with for Theo Hernandez, who repeatedly misplaced monitor of his actions, together with the one which led to Kean’s opener.

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 05: Moise Kean of Fiorentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Moise Kean of Fiorentina celebrates scoring his crew’s second objective in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Lowest Fiorentina score: Pablo Mari 5 – Whereas he confirmed braveness, he was concerned in each of Milan’s objectives, as his misplaced actions have been clinically punished by his opponents. In a sport that shifted from finish to finish so shortly, it’s comprehensible {that a} defender of his dimension might battle.

Fiorentina coach: Raffaele Palladino 6.5 – A courageous efficiency from the Viola, who remained undefeated in three consecutive video games in opposition to Juventus, Atalanta, and Milan. They probably might have managed their preliminary two-goal lead extra correctly, however the achievement wasn’t straightforward in a roaring San Siro and in opposition to gamers of such high quality and tempo. They could depart San Siro with a couple of regrets, however De Gea’s saves will probably remind them that the Rossoneri might have simply as simply turned it round.

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Serie A

Inter Participant Rankings vs Parma: Complacent Nerazzurri Held at Tardini

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Inter Participant Rankings vs Parma: Complacent Nerazzurri Held at Tardini

Inter squandered a two-goal cushion in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Parma, throwing a dent into their Serie A title hopes. What gave the impression to be one other day within the workplace for Simone Inzaghi’s aspect become a nightmare as they left Stadio Ennio Tardini with some extent.

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The match began completely for Inter as Matteo Darmian beat Zion Suzuki with a well-placed low effort on the close to put up to open the scoring after simply quarter-hour. Although Inzaghi was away from the dugout as a result of a one-game touchline ban, the Nerazzurri appeared decided to put up a fourth consecutive league win.

When Marcus Thuram made it 2-0 on the stroke of halftime, not even probably the most pessimistic Inter followers may’ve anticipated their aspect to drop factors in Emilia-Romagna. Nevertheless, fatigue after an exhausting 1-1 draw in opposition to Milan in midweek Coppa Italia motion seemingly took its toll on the reigning champions within the second half.

Parma minimize Inter’s lead by half on the hour mark via Adrian Bernabe’s very good effort from outdoors the field. Buoyed by the purpose, Cristian Chivu’s prices continued to dominate the sport and finally discovered an equalizer via Jacob Ondrejka. Nevertheless, Francesco Acerbi’s poor intervention helped Parma stage the rating.

With out additional ado, let’s have a look at our Inter rankings.

Inter (3-5-2)

Yann Sommer – 6

His gorgeous save to disclaim Dennis Man spared Inter’s early blushes. He may’ve accomplished higher for Parma’s first however was powerless for the second because the deflection caught him off guard.

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Yann Bisseck – 6

After a near-flawless first half, the German defender misplaced his composure on and off the ball past halftime, leading to a number of unforced errors.

Francesco Acerbi – 5.5

Dominant for many of the first half, the veteran center-back ran out of steam and was the principle wrongdoer for Parma’s equalizer as he was sluggish to shut down Ondrejka.

Alessandro Bastoni – 7

Inter’s greatest defender loved a scintillating half at Tardini, neutralizing all Parma’s attacking makes an attempt, however needed to come off at halftime as a precaution.

Federico Dimarco – 6

It was a irritating late afternoon for the Inter talisman as he barely had any affect in assault, whereas he had a number of scrappy interventions on the again.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 7

Regardless of his age, the Armenian stays the focus of Inzaghi’s set-up. His passing was spot-on and earned him an help for Thuram’s purpose.

Kristjan Asllani – 5.5

In contrast to his senior midfield colleague, the Albanian star struggled to realize a foothold within the recreation and had just a few erratic makes an attempt.

Hakan Calhanoglu – 6

Deployed out of his favourite place, the Turk stuttered on the proper aspect of the midfield, failing to affect the play the best way he would’ve needed.

Matteo Darmian – 7

The Italian wingback slotted dwelling a deadly left-footer from an acute angle to interrupt the impasse however vanished from the pitch ever after. Nevertheless, he was excellent in protection.

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Lautaro Martinez – 5

Again from a short-term damage, El Toro had a tough recreation, usually wanting off the tempo whereas missing the same old sharpness in entrance of purpose.

Marcus Thuram – 7.5

A continuing menace up entrance, Thuram capped off his vigorous efficiency with a well-taken purpose that doubled Inter’s lead. His tempo and motion induced issues for Parma’s protection.

Substitutes

Carlos Augusto – 5.5

Joaquin Correa – 5

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Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League: Publish-match response, rankings

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To those that have grown used to Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham throwing themselves on the reverse aspect of the pitch and hoping they’ll win matches by power and nothing else, their sport plan on the Bridge was a bit out of the left area. As an alternative they selected to sit down again, cushion the strain and thus let Guglielmo Vicario play lifesaver once in a while.

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We obtained near breaking his spell within the first half. However the breakthrough solely got here in the second with Enzo Fernández free to go a Cole Palmer cross into the again of the web.

Though Spurs weren’t being as dangerous as standard, they have been nonetheless taking part in soiled. On the finish of the primary half Cristian Romero and Trevoh Chalobah have been each yellow carded because the latter got here to the rescue of Levi Colwill, who had simply been shoved by the previous. In a while Pape Sarr obtained away with solely a yellow card after scoring a (cancelled) objective by hitting Moisés Caicedo’s knee together with his studs.

Amazingly this world-class refereeing by Craig Pawson didn’t result in as a lot indiscipline because it ought to. All because of Chelsea maintaining their calm to take dwelling the total three factors which is able to maintain them up within the Premier League’s prime 4.

Carefree!

Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson again within the fold and within the beginning lineup already.

If it wasn’t for Tottenham having a very good shot-stopper Chelsea would’ve been a objective or two in entrance within the first half.

Palmer is wonderful, and the Enzos actually take pleasure in that!

Noni Madueke additionally again, as a sub.

Robert Sánchez with key interventions within the second half to carry us three extraordinarily vital factors.

Subsequent up: Brentford away within the Premier League.

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