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    Bayer Leverkusen make history

    Bayer Leverkusen make history

    Bayer Leverkusen somehow keep their historic unbeaten run going. Seb Stafford-Bloor on why Leverkusen are the comeback kings.

    It’s a Greek tragedy for Aston Villa. Jacob Tanswell reacts to Villa’s exit from the Europa Conference League.

    And can Arsenal take the title race to the final weekend? James McNicholas has the Gunners perspective, Carl Anka with the Manchester United one.

    Host: Tim Spiers
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 11 min
    Real Madrid shock Bayern late, advance to Champions League Final

    Real Madrid shock Bayern late, advance to Champions League Final

    Real Madrid summon Champions League magic again. Dermot Corrigan was at the Santiago Bernabeu for a memorable night.

    Bayern Munich collapse late. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to Bayern’s blown lead.

    James Horncastle speculates whether Roma can replicate a European comeback. 

    And can Villa turn it around in Europe? Jacob Tanswell sets the scene.

    Host: Mike Zimmermann
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 11 min
    Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League Final

    Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League Final

    Dortmund make the Champions League Final. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to the achievement and contemplates if Bayern Munich can make it an all-German final. 

    No dream end for Mbappe at PSG. Peter Rutzler was at the Parc des Princes for Mbappe’s last likely Champions League game for PSG.

    Will it Real Madrid or Bayern Munich joining Dortmund? Guillermo Rai sets the scene.

    Host: Adam Leventhal
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 9 min
    New Humiliation For Man Utd

    New Humiliation For Man Utd

    An incredible night for Crystal Palace. Rather less for Manchester United… Carl Anka was at Selhurst Park for United’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Palace.

    Julien Lopetegui agrees terms with West Ham. David Ornstein has the latest.

    And Everton aren’t out of trouble yet…

    Host: Iain Macintosh
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 7 min
    EPL title race goes down to the wire

    EPL title race goes down to the wire

    Can Chelsea qualify for Europe? Liam Twomey on what has changed with Chelsea as they make a push for the Europa Conference League.

    Arsenal and Manchester City continue to push for the title as Tottenham continue to crumble. Jack Pitt-Brooke reacts to Spurs' 4-2 defeat to Liverpool.

    Real Madrid are crowned, but not satisfied. Guillermo Rai explains why the La Liga champions are not celebrating too much.

    And more twists and turns in the WSL title race. Jessy Parker Humphreys on what’s on the line as the season winds down.

    Host: Mike Zimmermann
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 14 min
    Chelsea chase Europe as Champions League fades for Spurs

    Chelsea chase Europe as Champions League fades for Spurs

    Spurs’ Champions League hopes fade. Liam Twomey and Charlie Eccleshare were at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 2-0 win.

    Villa lose a thriller in Europe. Jacob Tanswell tells us what went wrong for Unai Emery’s side.

    And can Liverpool lift the gloom ahead of Klopp’s farewell? Tom Williams explains.

    Host: Tim Spiers
    Producer: Mike Zimmermann
    Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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    • 11 min

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