PSG did not prepare in the best possible way for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. With a reshuffled squad, PSG were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Lorient. The result had no impact on the title race, as Lens also failed to win at Nice (1-1) and remain six points behind PSG.
After a legendary European night against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, PSG get back to the routine of the French league with a match against Lorient on Saturday at the Parc des Princes. But there is no question of Paris taking this game lightly: PSG have not yet secured the title and cannot afford to drop points, especially as Lens, second and just six points behind, are still very much in the race.
Strasbourg lost 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Below their usual standard, the French side limited the damage to a single-goal deficit, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the return leg at the Stade de la Meinau next Thursday.
After a tight match, the Gunners and the Colchoneros parted on good terms with the score at 1–1, and will battle it out for a place in the final in London next Tuesday. Both goals in the match were scored from the penalty spot.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. With nine goals, it was the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final in history.
Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final this Tuesday. Bayern are aiming for their first final since 2020.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe entered the history books by becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He won the London race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury to his right wrist.
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt.
Nice secured a 2–0 win away at Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final and will face Lens in the final. Elye Wahi made the difference with a brace. Initially dominated by a Strasbourg side sitting eighth in Ligue 1, Nice, 15th, remained defensively solid and clinically efficient in attack. They will return to the Stade de France on May 22, four years after losing their previous final to Nantes (1–0).
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