Amidst speculation linking him to Real Madrid, José Mourinho states he has had no contact with the club. He is prioritising the end of the season. Mourinho also alluded to analysing Benfica B’s game against Académico de Viseu to understand certain things.
Elena Rybakina will face Alexandra Eala at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Rybakina is aiming to win her first Roland Garros and take over the No. 1 ranking. However, her momentum was disrupted by a loss in Madrid.
Karl Darlow has been named the Premier League’s Coca-Cola Save of the Month winner for April. The Leeds United goalkeeper earned the award for his incredible reflex save to deny Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci. It is the first time Darlow has claimed the prize since the award was introduced in the 2022/23 campaign.
Napoli face Bologna with a Champions League place up for grabs. A win for Napoli would secure their qualification with two games to spare. Bologna, however, will be hoping to spoil the party and improve their league position.
Benfica will face Braga at Estadio da Luz, with a victory moving them closer to securing a Champions League qualification spot. Benfica currently occupy second position in the Portuguese top-flight table due to a superior head-to-head record over Sporting Lisbon. Braga are in fourth place, five points clear of fifth-placed Famalicao.
Sporting Lisbon journey to Vila do Conde to take on Rio Ave in their penultimate Primeira Liga match. Sporting are hoping that a victory will prove decisive in their quest for a Champions League qualification spot. Rio Ave are mathematically safe from relegation.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to capitalise on recent momentum as they face Leeds United. A win would significantly boost their chances of securing a European spot. The Spurs manager has stressed the importance of maintaining the same spirit and style of play.
Kevin Danso, Tottenham Hotspur defender, has addressed the racist abuse he received on social media. Danso said he will not be defined by racist abuse. Spurs condemned the abuse and reported it to the police.
Kevin De Bruyne could be ruled out of tonight’s Serie A match between Napoli and Bologna with a fresh fitness issue. Napoli need a victory to consolidate second place and break free of the increasingly close fight for a Champions League spot. Giovanni Di Lorenzo could make his first appearance since suffering a knee ligament injury.
Manchester United, Juventus, and AC Milan are reportedly monitoring the progress of Elche defender Affengruber. Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are also reportedly interested in the player. Affengruber’s stock has risen since joining Elche as a free agent in the summer of 2024.
