A shot at history: Chelsea face Real Betis in Conference League final with legacy on the line
It’s not the European final Chelsea fans would’ve dreamt of a few years ago, but it’s a final that matters nonetheless.
On Wednesday night in Wroclaw, Poland, the Blues will face La Liga side Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final - a shot at silverware, a shot at history, and a shot at restoring some pride after a turbulent few seasons.
Champions League analysis: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome Champions League holders Real Madrid to Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can get off to a good start before their away tie at the Bernabeu next week.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Real Madrid vs Man City: The clash that could decide the Champions League winner
Carlo Ancelotti has already made his call - whoever triumphs between Real Madrid and Manchester City will go on to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy.
The two European giants are set to clash once again, marking the fourth consecutive season they’ve met in the prestigious competition.
So far, Real have come out on top twice, while City claimed victory once.
With that history in mind, Ancelotti has even gone as far as to label their rivalry a new ‘Clasico’ of European football.
Real Madrid news: Kylian Mbappe rediscovers his magic as Real Madrid triumph over Las Palmas
Real Madrid proved their mettle as reigning champions, staging a commanding 3-1 comeback against Las Palmas after conceding an early goal from the visitors.
At the heart of their success was Kylian Mbappe, whose outstanding performance silenced critics and rekindled the spark that once made him the most sought-after player in world football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nicole Powell breaks down how Mbappe’s brilliance turned the tide for Real Madrid and why this performance could mark a turning point in his career with Los Blancos.