The IndependentWhy do Real Madrid keep creating magic in the Champions League?
Real Madrid produced yet another memorable comeback as they knocked out Bayern Munich to reach the final and near a record-extending 15th European crown
AFPAtletico win appeal over racist abuse sanction
The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid's appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.Atletico were initially ordered to partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches following monkey chants heard by Spain international Williams at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium last month.
AFPBayern face uncertain future after Champions League exit
Bayern Munich's Champions League elimination at the hands of Real Madrid on Wednesday will kick-start a summer of soul-searching with the German giants facing an uncertain future.Just 12 months away from hosting the Champions League final at their Allianz Arena home, Bayern will begin a summer rebuild without knowing who will be in the coaching dugout next season.
AFPInevitable Madrid continue Champions League love affair
Real Madrid turned to the same old story in the Champions League and even though Bayern Munich knew all of the words, they were powerless to stop the kings of Europe pulling off another improbable and yet inevitable comeback."The eternal miracle," proclaimed another capital publication, AS. Madrid will be firm favourites to extend their dominance in Europe after reaching their sixth Champions League final in the last 11 years and winning five of the last 10.