Daily Express says Emma Raducanu reckons she is playing her best tennis since winning the US Open after reaching the last 16 of the Madrid Masters without dropping her set.
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The Independent says Trent Alexander-Arnold feels an appropriate person to discuss what Jurgen Klopp calls “the second most important game you can play” and not merely because, at the tender age of 23, he is already midway through his third
The Guardian says a 30-year journey to snookering immortality, which has not been without its bumps along the way, was never likely to be straightforward even in its final stages given the prize on offer.
BBC Sport says Andy Murray beat 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem comfortably to reach the second round of the Madrid Open.
Daily Mirror says across the two Champions League semi finals, the level of talent on show illustrated perfectly the beauty of this magnificent game.
The Guardian says Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right track as she continues to adjust to life on tour despite describing her decision to part from her coach, Torben Beltz, this week as “tough”.
BBC Sport says Liverpool took a giant stride towards another Champions League final with a commanding victory over Villarreal at Anfield.
Liverpool on the verge of landmark 10th European Cup final courtesy of their dominant semi-final first-leg win over Villarreal on Wednesday night. In truth, Liverpool could have scored more than the two they did – both of which came in quick succession early in the second half. Villarreal, meanwhile, hardly got a sniff of the ball in the attacking third of the pitch and Alisson was almost a complete spectator. Jürgen Klopp said Liverpool must remain “completely alert” to the threat posed by Villarreal despite dominating Unai Emery’s team throughout the Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield. Liverpool dominate Villarreal but…
Pau Torres sighed “In our stadium, we play differently, we are going to be ourselves and people are going to see a Villarreal with which they feel identified. Who tells us that we don’t score a goal after 10 minutes and get into the tie?”
The Metro says an air ambulance helicopter crashed in upstate New York on Tuesday afternoon, killing two people.
The Metro says Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was surprised by Karim Benzema’s outrageous Panenka penalty against Manchester City.
The Guardian says with a quarter of an hour gone at the Etihad Stadium, on a night when this entire lighted stage seemed to ripple and shudder, Phil Foden did something lovely.
The Independent says this was a Champions League classic that produced the most quintessential modern storyline.
BBC Sport says Manchester City will take a slender Champions League semi-final advantage to the Bernabeu after winning a seven-goal first-leg classic against Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium.
Daily Mirror says Liverpool and Manchester City stand to make record amounts of prize money should they go on to win this season’s Champions League.
Daily Express says FORMULA ONE could be shaken up mid-season if reports suggesting a swap will occur come to fruition.
The Independent says The Premier League will be forced to give away hundreds of millions to the wider football pyramid if it cannot come up with a fair alternative by the summer, the government has warned.
The Metro says Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for five first-team players this summer after the club told Erik ten Hag he can top up his transfer budget through player sales.
BBC Sport says It is the Premier League against La Liga as the Champions League begins a blockbuster semi-final stage this week.
Daily Express says Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard lived up to their pre-match promise after Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat by fellow Champions League chasers Arsenal on Saturday.
Daily Express says Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick thinks Harry Maguire cost too much at £80million in order to sell him right now, according to reports.
The Guardian says Gabriel Jesus has refused to commit his future to Manchester City beyond this season, with the forward having a year on his terms from July.
BBC Sport says Barcelona suffered a third home defeat in a row for the first time in a single season with a shock La Liga loss to Rayo Vallecano.
Man Utd for many years were a top-flight football club. But since Sir Alex retired, the club has seen a major dip in success. Where did it go wrong? And what comes next?
Daily Mirror says New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has put his players into four groups, including “underperformers” as he plots his Old Trafford overhaul, according to reports.
