European Soccer Review: Woeful Man Utd and Spurs in Champions League Dilemma

- Manchester United and Tottenham face dismal seasons in the Premier League, raising questions about their Champions League qualification. Get the latest European soccer insights in ESPN's Weekend Review.

European Soccer Weekend Review

Manchester United and Tottenham's woeful performances in the Premier League have put their Champions League hopes in jeopardy. While United lost to West Ham and Spurs suffered defeat against Crystal Palace, both clubs are set to face off in the Europa League final. With a disappointing season for both teams, the prospect of one playing in the Champions League next year raises eyebrows.

Premier League Woes

Manchester United's 16th place and Tottenham's 17th place in the league standings reflect their underwhelming season, with United facing their worst Premier League performance since 1973-1974. Spurs' 20th defeat highlights the lack of form under manager Ange Postecoglou. The Europa League final between the two teams sparks discussions on the quality of finalists.

Key Matches and Performances

Nottingham Forest's draw with Leicester City and Eberechi Eze's standout performance against Tottenham were notable highlights of the weekend. Aston Villa's Matty Cash emerged as the MVP with a crucial defensive display against AFC Bournemouth.

LaLiga Drama

Sevilla's relegation troubles and Barcelona's thrilling victory over Real Madrid in the Clásico added excitement to LaLiga. Lamine Yamal's impressive goal against Madrid and Alexander Sørloth's hat trick for Atlético Madrid were standout moments in the Spanish league.

Bundesliga Highlights

Bayern Munich bid farewell to legend Thomas Müller in his final home game, while Heidenheim's win over Union Berlin kept their survival hopes alive. Michael Olise's goal against Gladbach and Manuel Neuer's stellar performance marked key moments in the Bundesliga.

Champions League Race in Serie A

The battle for the final Champions League spot in Serie A intensifies, with Juventus, AS Roma, and other contenders vying for qualification. With the race heating up in Italy, the fight for UCL qualification promises thrilling encounters in the remaining matchdays.