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Gian Piero Gaspeini continues a more than impressive campaign as Atalanta manager as he became the first manager in the club’s history to guide La Dea to a European Final after a triumphant 3-0 victory over Marseille. After a draw in the first leg, both teams sought to add to their 1-1 draw in order to advance onto the next stage. However, the hosts, Atalanta took the initiative in an utterly one-sided first half.

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Real Madrid have been officially crowned the Laliga title champions after a massive win on Saturday at Santiago  Bernabeu against Cadiz. The massive 3-0 win against the being relegated side wrapped up the campaign. This is also after a bitter defeat of their rivals Barcelona by Girona that won four goals to two.

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The UEFA Champions league delivered another standout moment for the ages, as Joselu’s dramatic late brace booked Real Madrid a place in the final in Wembley against Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid came into this tie in high spirits after sealing their 36^th La Liga title after a 3-0 win against Cadiz, while Thomas Tuchel’s side had to chase silverware after they lost 3-1 to Stuttgart continuing a disappointing league campaign.

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Borussia Dortmund have exceeded everyone’s expectations this season after knocking out Paris Saint-German in a more than memorable contest in the Parc des Princes. This is the German’s side’s first UEFA Champions league final since Jurgen Klopp’s team in 2013.

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As the Women’s FA Cup final approaches, all eyes are on Melvine Malard, the on-loan striker from Lyon, who stands on the cusp of making history with Manchester United. The Red Devils are set to face Tottenham in a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, a venue that promises to be brimming with excitement and the spirit of competition.

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Erling Haaland, the Premier League’s current top scorer repeated history as he eased four goals past Wolves. He scored a hat-trick against them last season and came back to bite them again with one goal better. This helped Manchester City to win 5-1 against Wolves. The match was played at The Etihad Stadium with utmost zeal and zest from the City players and fans.

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Ipswich Town promotion to the Premier league comes after 22 years of input work and dedication. This comes after a crucial 2-0 victory against Huddersfield on Saturday.  Ipswich Town becomes the fifth team after Southampton in 2012 to win a back to back promotion from a third- tier league one to the premier league. Watford was the first team in 1999, Manchester city became the second team in 2000 and Norwich City in 2011.

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Arsenal won their 14^th Premier League game out of sixteen as they disciplined Bournemouth 3-0 in The Emirates Stadium. The first half was dominated by the hosts. They managed to record an astounding 16 shots against the visitor’s 1. The Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers had a heavy task upon him as seen from the shots that came at him. The Bournemouth defense also put in some superb blocks to deny the hosts the lead early on.

Kai Havertz forced the Goalkeeper to punch the powerful effort away. Arsenal defender William Saliba then found himself in an off position inside the box and he cut inside to unleash a shot at goal but it was saved again. Bukayo Saka also attempted to put break the deadlock but denied by the goalkeeper.

The woes were far from over as Takehiro Tomiyaso lay off a headed ball towards goal but magnificently cleared off the line. Eventually the gunners took the lead after winning a penalty after Travers caught Havertz’s trailing leg. Bukayo Saka took the spot-kick and sent the keeper the wrong way scoring his 16^th goal of the season.

After the break at half-time, Saka had the chance to double the lead when Saka found himself clean through but shot the ball straight at the goalkeeper. The visitors gained their feet once as they recorded their first shot on target in a rare attack. Justin Kluivert also had the chance to equalize the game but fired the shot just wide. Arsenal crushed the visitor’s fightback by doubling their lead as Declan Rice elegantly flicked the ball to Leandro Trossard who fired it first time into the bottom corner.

Bournemouth managed to score a goal inspiring a much needed comeback as Antoine Semenyo lay the ball into the net. It was however disallowed due to a foul on David Raya in the build-up. Arsenal Defender Gabriel then capped the cherry on top by making the score 3 with the goal of his life. A half-volley into the top corner. Woe unto him when he saw the referee raise his flag up for offside therefore disallowing the goal.

Declan Rice rounded it all up in injury time with a precise strike. After this 3-0 loss, Bournemouth remain 10^th.