The latest instalment of El Clasico will take place at Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday evening, and there is silverware on the line, as Barcelona and Real Madrid lock horns in the Copa del Rey final.
Barcelona are bidding win the competition for the 32nd time in their history, while Real Madrid are looking to lift the trophy for the 21st time, and there is pressure on Los Blancos to triumph following their recent Champions League exit.
The club were angered by Friday's remarks by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea and video assistant referee Pablo González Fuertes, in which they spoke about Madrid's frequent criticism of officials in videos broadcast on Real Madrid TV.
Liverpool require one point at home to Tottenham on Sunday to secure a record-equalling 20th league title and for Slot to become the first Dutch coach to win the Premier League.
The 53-year-old will leave a long-lasting legacy at the club, following 6.5 years of consistent success.
The England international, 22, has not scored in 16 games - having netted 14 times in his first 23 games of the season.
Having wrapped up the title earlier this month and gone 30 games without defeat, the French champions were on course for history.
Pelé scored plenty but claims of 1,279, recognised by the Guinness World Records, included unofficial and exhibition games and perhaps, wondered Diego Maradona, backyard games against his nephews. The stats site RSSSF credits the Brazilian with a total of 778.
It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club.
It is going to be a one-off fixture, to be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or even a penalty shoot-out if required.
Howe spent about a week in hospital, missing three Premier League matches, after falling ill this month and there were real fears that Newcastle’s manager might have been sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The Foxes, whose 1-0 defeat by Liverpool at the King Power Stadium last weekend confirmed they would be returning to the Championship, have earned just eight points from 20 matches under the Dutchman.
Vardy signed a 12-month extension last summer after promotion as champions from the Championship but this campaign has been a struggle. This week he apologised to the supporters after relegation was confirmed with five games to play and described his own season as a “total embarrassment”.
His camp has also ruled out an exchange with any player who may be of interest to United, such as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, owing to the complexities of those deals.
A draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday would now be enough for Arne Slot's side, who lead Arsenal by 12 points, to clinch their 20th league title - equalling Manchester United's record.
Carlo Ancelotti opted to make several changes to his side ahead of this weekend’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The likes of Antonio Rudiger, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo Goes were afforded rests, and that allows players such as Arda Guler and Endrick Felipe to be given a rare opportunity in La Liga.
Milan ruined Inter's bid for a treble and advanced to the Coppa Italia final with a 3-0 derby win on Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.
Serie A Week 33 was completed on Wednesday, with four rearranged fixtures that had been postponed on Monday following the death of Pope Francis.
All square following a tense first leg, old foes Inter Milan and AC Milan meet for the fifth and final time this season when they conclude their Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday.
Both beaten at the weekend, the city rivals reconvene at San Siro for another Derby della Madonnina, with the winner set for a place in next month's final.
As Liverpool players and fans watch on with bated breath, Arsenal can prolong the Premier League title 'fight' for a little while longer by beating Crystal Palace in Wednesday's London derby at the Emirates.
The Gunners kept the Reds waiting by hitting Ipswich Town for four over the Easter weekend, while the Eagles and Bournemouth shook hands on a 0-0 draw following yet another dose of refereeing controversy.
The Rossoneri face their last chance to stay in contention for silverware in what has been a disappointing season, having only lifted the Supercoppa Italiana. They take on the Nerazzurri away, following a 1-1 draw at home in the first leg earlier this month.
Earlier media reports had suggested that Serie A might make an exception for Inter Milan's clash with visitors AS Roma to allow Simone Inzaghi's side additional rest time ahead of their midweek Champions League semifinal at Barcelona.
The meagre prize on offer is delaying Liverpool’s title celebrations but the manager denied he could wrap members of his squad in cotton wool. “We cannot think in those terms,” Arteta said.
What could be a preview of next month's FA Cup final looked set to end level as City struggled to find a way through the Villa defence after Marcus Rashford cancelled out Bernardo Silva's early opener from the penalty spot.
Hansi Flick opted to make significant changes ahead of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, with the likes of Hector Fort, Eric Garcia and even Ansu Fati getting a start to allow regular starters a well-earned rest.
Monday's result was their 39th consecutive unbeaten league game away from Parc des Princes, beating Fabio Capello’s Milan’s 38-game unbeaten streak in 1993. AS Monaco are the last team to beat PSG in Ligue 1 away from Paris. It was more than two years ago.
Manchester City will host Aston Villa at the Etihad on Tuesday, looking to continue their impressive run of form.
Barcelona will aim to restore their seven-point cushion over Real Madrid when they take on RCD Mallorca on Tuesday.
Paris Saint-Germain will continue in their pursuit of an unbeaten Ligue 1 season when they travel to the Stade de la Beaujoire to face Nantes on Tuesday night.
The Premier League's top five will qualify for Europe's elite club competition next season and with Arsenal in a strong position to seal their spot alongside Liverpool, a fascinating race is developing with the next five clubs separated by only two points.
Tottenham found themselves 2-0 down after 16 minutes and although they dominated the game thereafter and got a late lifeline through Richarlison, it proved another tale of woe in a season that could become Tottenham's worst in terms of points gained since they managed only 44 in 1997-98.
The small section of traveling fans did not have to wait long for their breakthrough, despite an injury to the face of Aitor Ruibal. Early pressure resulted in a corner from Isco being converted by Johnny Cardoso inside eight minutes.
There were four games set to be played on Monday, but they were called off when news broke that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88.
It was occasioned by the need to wait for the final score from Turf Moor, where Burnley beat Sheffield United to join Leeds in the top tier while consigning Chris Wilder’s side to the playoffs.
Scott Parker decided it was more sensible to chisel their way out, inch by inch, completing their route to freedom with a tense victory against Sheffield United.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. As a result, the remaining matches scheduled for the 33rd round of Serie A fixtures have been postponed.
Saka spent three months out with a hamstring injury this season, only just returning in time to help Arsenal past Real Madrid and into the Champions League semifinals.
The full-back, who has yet to sign a new contract and been heavily linked with a free transfer move to Real Madrid at the end of the season, struck 14 minutes from time at King Power Stadium after the leaders had been frustrated by the doomed Foxes.
Inhibited no more, their quality took over as they moved down the right, Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer swapping passes before the ball came to Pedro Neto to round things off with a finish that left no room for any debate.
The Nerazzurri knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League quarter-final and were preparing for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan, but the pressure was on after Napoli beat Monza yesterday to go joint top. Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski were injured, with Marko Arnautovic not fully fit, so Tucu Correa partnered Lautaro Martinez.
Lewandowski, 36, was taken off in the second half of Saturday's 4-3 comeback win against Celta Vigo and underwent tests at the training ground Sunday.
After an underwhelming first half, Madrid improved in the second period at the Santiago Bernabéu, and Vinícius Júnior – the game's outstanding player – had a goal disallowed for offside before Valverde's sensational strike in added time.
Liverpool know they can win the Premier League on Sunday afternoon if they beat Leicester City and Arsenal lose to Ipswich Town earlier in the day.
With the Reds needing just six points to clinch their second Premier League crown, defeat for the Gunners at Portman Road followed by victory for themselves at the King Power Stadium ensures they can't be usurped in top spot. Even if Arsenal win, Liverpool will move within one victory of glory if they triumph in the East Midlands. (Source: 90min.com)
The inevitable outcome of Leicester City heading back to the Championship could soon be upon us. The Foxes need to win to avoid being relegated on Matchday 33, so it is not the ideal time to have to face runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.
Chelsea continue their push towards Champions League qualification when they visit west London adversaries Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues enter the fixture in underwhelming form and significant pressure is mounting on Enzo Maresca. Successive draws with Brentford and Ipswich Town in the Premier League has seen their bid to finish in the top five - fifth place being enough to reach the Champions League this season - dented enormously. They must respond with victory at Fulham. (Source: 90min.com)
The Cottagers lost 1-0 against Bournemouth on Monday, and their tally of 48 points is six fewer than Chelsea, who are in sixth place following their disappointing 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town last Sunday.
Arsenal will carry a swagger when they visit Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Gunners enter the contest off the back of completing their Champions League masterpiece in Madrid. A 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu saw Mikel Arteta's side ease into the semi-finals of the competition, where a scintillating Paris Saint-Germain await. (Source: 90min.com)
Finding himself 14 points from safety with six games left, Kieran McKenna will be ruing his side’s inability to hold onto leads. Of the three promoted clubs the Suffolk side have impressed most, but they’ve squandered a massive 27 points from winning positions, with just four victories obtained in their first season back at this level since 2001/02.
Manchester United are aiming to build on their chaotic European victory over Lyon when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Red Devils produced an astonishing turnaround during their topsy-turvy Europa League quarter-final second leg with the French side, scoring three quick-fire goals at the end of extra-time to avoid embarrassment against their ten-man visitors. Their late comeback has booked them a clash with Athletic Club in the semi-finals as they chase continental salvation at the end of a miserable season. (Source: 90min.com)
The hosts' stunning three-goal burst in six extra-time minutes secured their midweek comeback, while the visitors arrive brimming with confidence after four consecutive victories.
Manchester City remain on track to qualify for next season's Champions League after winning at Everton with two late goals.
Lesley Ugochukwu scored a stoppage-time equaliser as bottom side Southampton claimed a thoroughly deserved point at West Ham.
Raphinha scored a penalty in the eighth minute of injury time as La Liga leaders Barcelona completed a remarkable comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3.
Bayern Munich will aim to inch closer to the Bundesliga title when they face FC Heidenheim at Voith Arena on Saturday.
Barcelona will be aiming to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the La Liga table when they welcome European-chasing Celta Vigo to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday afternoon.
Relegation contenders AC Monza take on a title-chasing Napoli side, with the latter eager to keep their foothold in the title race with Inter Milan.
Everton will host Manchester City at Goodison Park on Saturday, with both sides eager to grind out a positive result this weekend.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will aim to continue their excellent runs of form in the Premier League when they face off at Villa Park on Saturday.
The Liverpool head coach said on Sunday that Núñez was absent from the 2-1 victory at Anfield having felt unwell during training the day before, although the striker sat behind the substitutes throughout the game.
The Partenopei issued a short statement informing supporters of the injury, which read: “David Neres suffered a muscular strain at the end of today’s training. His condition will be evaluated soon.”
City are fifth in the table with six games to go ahead of their trip to Everton on Saturday.
Griezmann is set to stay in Madrid over the summer, despite previous speculation on his future in the Spanish capital, with both sides consistently expressing their desire to continue the bond.
A first-half goal from Manor Solomon saw them regain first place on goal difference from the Clarets with just three games left to play, and Sheffield United five points behind in third.