Fifteen years on from their last clash in the Champions League semi-finals, Barcelona and Inter Milan convene for another last-four tie, with Montjuic playing host to Wednesday's first leg.
Inter prevailed back in 2010, but Barca now aim to eliminate their Italian rivals and meet either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in next month's decider.
Flick was highly complementary of Inter ahead of their tie, as was Lamine Yamal, with the Italian giants representing a tricky match-up for Barcelona.
The Nerazzurri have arrived in Catalonia and are preparing to face Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday night, kicking off at 20.00 BST.
Ousmane Dembele's early strike at the Emirates leaves the Gunners needing to overturn a one-goal deficit against Paris St-Germain in the second leg at the Parc des Princes next week.
Dembélé got the only goal of the game against Arsenal, sweeping home a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutback in the fourth minute. However, the France international, in excellent goal-scoring form this season with 33 goals, was then forced off in the 70th minute. It has since been confirmed that the PSG forward is suffering from a hamstring injury.
Dembele stunned Arsenal when he swept home a low finish from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's delivery only four minutes into the semi-final first leg.
Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards in Seville for angrily reacting to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle.
Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom.
Mikel Arteta's men outwitted, outfought and out-classed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a two-legged tussle with the French champions, who ended Aston Villa's dreams of continental glory in the last eight.
The manager described the game as the biggest of his career and one of the most significant hosted by the Emirates Stadium, which opened for the 2006-07 season. It is Arsenal’s third appearance in the last four of Europe’s elite competition, after the victory against Villarreal in 2005-06 and the defeat by Manchester United in 2008-09.
PSG sealed their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title earlier this month and have transformed themselves into one of Europe's most dangerous teams this season.
The Giallorossi have been working for months to find a boss for next season, knowing that Ranieri only came out of retirement in November to rescue the club and will leave in the summer.
Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal will be in the market for a striker at the end of the season and could also move for a winger with Athletic Club's Nico Williams among their leading targets.
Inter received more bad news on Monday, one day after a 1-0 loss against Roma in Serie A, their third defeat in a row across all competitions.
When Liverpool clinched their 19th league title five years ago, they did so in an empty stadium because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, after being confirmed as champions with a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, head coach Arne Slot and players stayed on the pitch for almost an hour to soak up the ovation from a packed Anfield.
Arne Slot's seamless transition into what many regarded as the impossible task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp has not only resulted in a triumph achieved with relative comfort, it has been done without any serious strengthening of the squad he inherited.
The Reds defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday to clinch a record-equalling 20th top-flight title, with Slot becoming the first Dutch coach to win the Premier League.
The clubs share top spot for most league titles in England.
The title race was transformed in the space of eight days, as while last week they caught Inter in top spot, here they knew the Nerazzurri had already lost 1-0 to Roma this afternoon.
Rescuing a point from 10-man Bournemouth might have arrested some of the helpless, listless doom but probably not for too long.
Liverpool need just a point to be crowned Premier League champions when Tottenham Hotspur visit Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
If Spurs are to delay the Reds' title celebrations, they'll have to do something they haven't achieved since 2011. The Lilywhites have forgettable memories of their modern visits to Anfield, and Ange Postecoglou's side recently succumbed to a 4-0 defeat in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. (Source: 90min.com)
The destination of the Premier League title is close to being confirmed. It has been a relative procession for Liverpool, who are 12 points clear at the summit and know just one more point will be enough against Tottenham Hotspur to get the job done following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Avoiding a shocking 16th loss of the Premier League season will be the goal for Manchester United when they head south to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils are 11 points adrift of the Cherries in the top-flight standings as Andoni Iraola's men fight for European qualification, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs. (Source: Sports Mole)
Bournemouth still have something to fight for in the Premier League this season, with a European place within reach, as they welcome Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium.
A thrilling FA Cup semi-final is in store on Sunday afternoon as seven-time winners Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest.
It's been a special campaign for Nuno Espirito Santo's Forest, one which could be capped off by FA Cup glory and a place in next season's Champions League. A 1-0 victory over City in March proved significant and they'll hope to do another number on Pep Guardiola's side this weekend. (Source: 90min.com)
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City will put their Champions League qualification hopes aside as they meet in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Barcelona has launched its bid for a treble after it beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final with Jules Koundé scoring an extra-time winner on Saturday.
Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards for angrily reacting to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle.
The win moves the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest and a point ahead of Newcastle, who play Ipswich later on Saturday.
The striker scored one and made goals for Jorgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes as Wolves made it six straight top-flight wins for the first time since 1970.
Successive promotions from League One to the Premier League ended their 22-year exile from the top flight last summer, but they have been unable to stave off an immediate return to the Championship.
Eze and Sarr were the headline double act as Palace continued their quest for that elusive first FA Cup triumph – but this was a consummate team effort from back to front.
The Parkhead club clinched a fourth successive top-flight crown by thrashing Dundee United 5-0 at Tannadice, and a win in next month's Scottish Cup final would ensure a sixth domestic treble in nine campaigns.
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.