Raphinha scored twice as FC Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them closer to the La Liga title. Los Blancos had raced into an early two goal lead courtesy of Kylian Mbappe who completed his hat-trick in the second half but it was not enough as Barca battled back to record a crucial victory.
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Manchester United will face Tottenham in an all-or-nothing Europa League final after substitute Mason Mount’s magical brace helped secure a 4-1 comeback win against battling Athletic Bilbao. Despite falling behind to a wonder strike from Mikel Jauregizar the Red Devils responded with gusto through Casemiro, Rasmus Hojlund and a fine brace from Mason Mount.
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Inter Milan produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat FC Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in a thrilling, all-time classic of a Champions League semi-final. Inter had raced into a two goal lead in the first half but Barcelona found themselves minutes away from their first final appearances in 10 years thanks to a second half fightback. The Catalans slipped up allowing Francesco Acerbi to snatch a late equaliser before Davide Frattesi popped up in extra time to decide the tie.
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Manchester United took a huge step towards reaching the Europa League final as a stunning spell in the first half against 10-man Athletic Bilbao ensured they take a big advantage into the semi-final second leg at Old Trafford. the game turned dramatically in United’s favour in the 30th minute when Casemiro headed them into the lead before a sending off saw Bruno Fernandes grab a quick fire brace to leave Bilbao on the brink of elimination.
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Barcelona twice came from behind against Inter Milan to snatch a draw in a six-goal first-leg thriller to leave their Champions League semi-final finely poised. Inter stunned the hosts after just 30 seconds when Marcus Thuram flicked home from a cross and were in dreamland when Denzel Dumfries extended their lead. A superb individual goal from Lamine Yamal sparked the Barca fightback with Ferran Torres restoring parity. They would trade goals in the second have to line up a winner takes all clash at the San Siro next week.
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