Premier League and LaLiga Final Showdowns Set in European Soccer Review
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May 19, 2025 06:00
- The Premier League and LaLiga European race intensifies with one matchday left as Nottingham Forest bounce back, while Borussia Dortmund secure a UEFA Champions League spot. Weekend highlights and key takeaways.
Premier League Top Takeaway: Forest Bounce Back
Nottingham Forest's bounce-back victory over West Ham United keeps them in contention for a top-five spot and a place in next season's UEFA Champions League. Forest's win sets up a tense final day in the Premier League with multiple clubs vying for European spots.
Premier League Best Match and Goal
In a thrilling west London derby, Brentford lost 2-3 to Fulham, with Jarrod Bowen's stunning goal for West Ham against Forest standing out as the best goal of the weekend.
Premier League MVP
Marc Cucurella of Chelsea shines as he secures their Champions League destiny with a brilliant late winner against Manchester United.
LaLiga Top Takeaway: Simultaneous Kickoffs Ensure Drama
LaLiga's Sunday action saw 28 goals across ten games, with plenty of drama and goals despite Barcelona already crowned champions. Atlético Madrid secures third place, Athletic Club finishes fourth, and Villarreal clinches the fifth Champions League spot.
LaLiga Best Match and Goal
Barcelona's thrilling 2-3 loss to Villarreal and Raul García's Maradona-esque goal for Osasuna stand out as the best match and goal of the weekend.
LaLiga MVP
Julián Alvarez of Atlético Madrid delivers an outstanding performance, scoring two goals to secure a win in their last home game of the season.
Bundesliga Top Takeaway: Dortmund Seal UCL Place
Borussia Dortmund's remarkable comeback secures them a UEFA Champions League spot after a disastrous campaign just two months ago. Dortmund's 3-0 win over Holstein Kiel on the final matchday ensures their qualification for the tenth consecutive year.
Bundesliga Best Match and Goal
RB Leipzig's 2-3 defeat to VfB Stuttgart and Michael Olise's artful goal for Bayern Munich are highlighted as the best match and goal of the weekend.
Bundesliga MVP
Michael Olise of Bayern Munich shines with a goal and assist in a 4-0 win, stealing the show in Thomas Müller's potential final Bundesliga game.