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Carlo Ancelotti has leapt to the defence of Gareth Bale after the Welshman missed Real Madrid's La Liga title party.The 32-year-old was absent from last weekend's celebrations having sat out of Los Blancos' 4-0 title-clinching triumph over Espanyol due to a back injury. Bale, who has become something of a pantomime villain in the eyes of the Spanish press, did take to Twitter, however, to congratulate his team-mates and express his disappointment at not being able to join in with the celebrations.Last Saturday, Bale posted: "So disappointed that I’m not able to be part of the celebrations this evening due to a bad back spasm but really proud of the team for winning the title! Enjoy tonight boys!"In response, the Spanish media hit back at the Welsh winger, with Marca labelling his tweet as an "ugly gesture on a day of joy for the squad and fans".

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp doesn’t do anything ordinary.After his Liverpool side were beaten in the 2017-18 Champions League final in Kyiv by a Gareth Bale-inspired Real Madrid, the German vowed to his fans to come back stronger — only he did it in song form. Video footage recently resurfaced of the 54-year-old dancing and singing away, making a joke at Madrid’s expense but also making a well-disguised vow to gain revenge on the Spanish giants.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Manchester City will not have a Champions League hangover following their deflating defeat to Real Madrid.

Jack Grealish has deleted an old tweet praising Real Madrid after Manchester City's spectacular Champions League collapse at the Bernabeu. City had appeared on course for a final with Premier League rivals Liverpool after Riyad Mahrez extended their advantage to 5-3 on aggregate with a goal 17 minutes from time.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has launched a sensational swipe at Real Madrid, claiming the Champions League finalists "had no right" to reach the final at the expense of Manchester City.Carlo Ancelotti's side progressed 6-5 on aggregate after a dramatic late turnaround at the Santiago Bernabeu. Man City had led on the night through Riyad Mahrez but a two-minute double salvo from Rodrygo in stoppage time took the game beyond 90 minutes, before Karim Benzema then struck home the winner from the penalty spot after being fouled by Ruben Dias.Pep Guardiola was left to rue another missed opportunity to win the competition that continues to elude him since his last triumph in 2011 with Barcelona.

Manchester City's collapse against Real Madrid.Ferdinand and Lescott were serving on the punditry team for the Champions League clash, during which Madrid staged a remarkable comeback. Los Blancos were heading out of the competition as the game entered injury time in the second-half.Riyad Mahrez had seemingly confirmed City's place in the final against Liverpool when Rodrygo scored twice at the death to put Madrid on level terms.

Manchester City's Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.The match itself left nothing to be desired as Real launched one of the most spectacular comebacks of all time, going from 5-3 down on aggregate to win 6-5 after two stoppage time goals from Rodrygo.But broadcasters BT Sport sparked the wrath of fans after missing the start of extra-time, which was shown seconds late due to adverts running over. In a thrilling game where viewers revered every second, fans were left raging at the mishap on TwitterOne tweeted: "Wow that’s pretty shocking to miss the start of extra time."Another added: "Did BT Sport really just miss the start of extra time because they were playing adverts? That’s shocking!!!"Riyad Mahrez's 73rd minute strike looked to have cemented City's place in the final, with heart-broken Real fans sneaking out of the Bernabeu early.

Pep Guardiola appeared to have a downbeat response to Carlo Ancelotti's pre-match interview ahead of Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night.The City boss could be seen watching his opposite number speak to the media ahead of kick-off while sitting in the dugout at the Santiago Bernabeu. Guardiola's side took a 4-3 lead to the Spanish capital after emerging narrow victors from last Tuesday's thrilling first leg in Manchester.He could be seen watching the interview before putting his hand on his forehead and shaking his head as he produced a wry smile in footage captured and posted by BT Sport.Fans were quick to react to the Spaniard's downbeat reaction to hearing Ancelotti's pre-match thoughts, with one Los Blancos supporter tweeting: "Guardiola is crying already after listening to Carlo Ancelotti, vamos!"Another added: "He just put one eyebrow up and Pep’s gone into overthink mode." A third added: "Pep’s overthinking again."Guardiola has garnered a reputation amongst some supporters for overthinking ahead of important matches during his time at City due to some of his past tactical decisions.Is Pep Guardiola guilty of overthinking in big matches? Let us know in the comments section below.One other fan took a light hearted approach as they joked: "Probably told him Steve McManaman was on commentary duties again."Guardiola had been full of praise for Ancelotti in the build-up to the match, following Real Madrid's league title success, telling reporters: "Congratulations to him for winning the Spanish league, I did it, he did it last week."I admire him, he's been all over the world, big football countries and fantastic teams.

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has forecasted another entertaining game between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Manchester City will play Liverpool in the Champions League final should they overcome Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

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Kyle Walker trained with Manchester City on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League game with Real Madrid but John Stones did not.

Manchester United team mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool defensive colossus Virgil van Dijk from his Premier League team of the season. Ronaldo has almost single-handily kept United’s top four hopes alive with 17 Premier League goals and three assists in his return to Old Trafford, while Van Dijk has been back to his imperious best after recovering from a season ending injury last year.

Real Madrid could make a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe and also seal a sensational return to the Bernabeu for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window. As previously reported by The Mirror, the Spanish giants are keen to bring back their all time top goal scorer at the end of the season.

Gareth Bale decided not to take part in Real Madrid's title celebrations today claiming that a back spasm meant he had to play things safe and sit it out.Los Blancos wrapped up their 35th La Liga triumph with a 4-0 win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals from Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Marco Asensio sealing the three points. Players and staff soaked it all in after the game amid jubilant on-field celebrations, but Bale - who has featured just seven times all season for Carlo Ancelotti's side - was no where to be seen.The 32-year-old later posted a photo of the festivities, along with the caption: "So disappointed that I’m not able to be part of the celebrations this evening due to a bad back spasm but really proud of the team for winning the title! Enjoy tonight boys!"Despite playing a central role in one of Real Madrid's most successful ever periods - winning 15 major trophies and scoring the winning goal in two Champions League finals - Bale's relationship with the Madridistas has been non-existent for some time.The Welshman hasn't been a permanent fixture in the side for three years and looks set to end his nine-year association with the club this summer with his contract weeks from expiring.

Real Madrid supporters touchingly paid tribute to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo today following the tragic death of his baby boy earlier this month. During the seventh minute of Saturday’s 4-0 win over Espanyol, chants of 'Cristiano' echoed around the Santiago Bernabeu as Los Blancos fans honoured their all-time record goalscorer with a simple, loving gesture.

Jose Mourinho guided the Blues to their first top-flight title in 50 years, breaking the duopoly of Arsenal and Manchester United in the process. In the end, it proved a canter for Chelsea who lost just once to finish 12 points clear of the Gunners.It was the first of three Chelsea titles for Mourinho, and one that cemented several first-team stars as club legends.

Unai Emery was hailed on Twitter after his Villarreal side delivered a "masterclass" to leave Liverpool feeling frustrated at Anfield - just before his team fell apart by conceding twice in two minutes. The former Arsenal boss was credited by some for turning his side into 'the new Atletico Madrid ' - before Jordan Henderson's cross beat Geronimo Rulli and Sadio Mane's prod put the hosts in the driving seat.

Jurgen Klopp is at the top of his game, with his Liverpool team flying high in the league and in Europe.The maverick manager will face up against Unai Emery's Villarreal tonight, April 27, in the hunt for an incredible quadruple, never done before in the English game.The Liverpool manager said ahead of the tie: "It is absolutely special to be a part of the semi-final, it's crazy. It's a massive game.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool has a bright yellow obstacle in their way. Unai Emery's Villarreal have continued their stunning run in Europe, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League only one season after stunning Manchester United in the final of the Europa League.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, thanks to his mega-money wages at Everton and Qatari club Al-Rayyan.The Colombian ace is reportedly keen on a return to Europe, just seven months after leaving Merseyside for a lucrative contract in the Middle East. Arriving at Goodison Park on a free transfer from Real Madrid, Rodriguez penned an eye-watering two-year deal on £200k-a-week to link up with former boss Carlo Ancelotti.