The European season is gradually winding down. In our traditional digest, we recap how Arsenal and Manchester City performed, how many goals Bayern Munich racked up in the Bundesliga, and the recent Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
**England: Arsenal snatched a late win, Liverpool shared points with Chelsea**
Bournemouth defeated Fulham 1-0, while Brighton crushed already-relegated Wolves 3-0. Both clubs are battling for a Champions League spot, as fifth-placed Aston Villa charges toward winning the Europa League. Crystal Palace played out a high-scoring draw with Everton (2-2), and Villa dropped points against Burnley (2-2). Another draw: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle (1-1).
**England – Premier League, Matchday 36**
*Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 14:30 MSK*
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Liverpool started well and took the lead in the 6th minute with a stunning strike from Gravenberch into the top corner. Then they went quiet. In the 35th minute, Enzo Fernández equalized from a free-kick cross—the ball went untouched into the far corner. On 49 minutes, Cole Palmer thought he had won it for Chelsea with a rebound, but Cucurella was offside in the buildup. Late on, Liverpool fans held their breath as a potential penalty for a foul on João Pedro was waved away. Chelsea still have a slim chance of European qualification.
*Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 17:00 MSK*
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United
With no major objectives left, United didn’t push hard against Sunderland. Bruno Fernandes couldn’t add to his assist tally. United’s attack looked blunt; their only shot on target came near the end. Sunderland looked more lively but also lacked clear-cut chances.
*Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 19:30 MSK*
Manchester City 3-0 Brentford
City dominated the first half against Brentford but couldn’t score. Arsenal fans began to hope, but normal order resumed after the break. Jérémy Doku created his own goal: a poor cross turned into a finish into the top corner. Haaland doubled the lead with a backheel, and then assisted Marmoush in stoppage time.
*Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 18:30 MSK*
West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal
Another heart-stopping finish for Arsenal fans. In the 78th minute, West Ham’s Fernandes nearly scored after bursting into the box, but Raya made a miraculous save. Five minutes later, Arsenal took the lead through Trossard: Ødegaard twisted and turned in the box, keeping the ball before finding the unmarked Belgian. But there was more drama: in stoppage time, Raya failed to hold a corner, and Wilson tapped in to equalize. Arsenal fans were already in shock, but the referee disallowed the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper. The title is now almost within reach—Arsenal face already-relegated Burnley and Crystal Palace (focused on the Conference League final). Arsenal lead City by five points with two games left.
**Spain: The champion’s Clásico for Barcelona**
*Saturday, May 9, 2026*
Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona secured the La Liga title with a dramatic Clásico victory. A first-half goal from Lamine Yamal and a second-half strike from Robert Lewandowski gave Barça a 2-0 lead. Vinícius Júnior pulled one back for Madrid late on, but Barcelona held firm. The win means Barcelona clinch the league crown with two games to spare.
**Italy: Lazio thrashed, Milan avoids humiliation**
*Saturday, May 9, 2026*
Lazio 0-4 Inter Milan
Inter demolished Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Goals from Lautaro Martínez (2), Nicolò Barella, and Denzel Dumfries sealed the rout. Inter remain in the title race, keeping pressure on league leaders Napoli.
*Sunday, May 10, 2026*
AC Milan 2-2 Juventus
Milan almost suffered a shameful defeat at home. Juventus took a 2-0 lead through goals from Dušan Vlahović and Federico Chiesa. Milan staged a late comeback with strikes from Rafael Leão and Olivier Giroud, salvaging a point and keeping their Champions League hopes alive.
**Germany: Battle for UCL spots, farewells to Süle and Brandt**
*Saturday, May 9, 2026*
Bayern Munich 5-0 Schalke
Bayern piled on the goals in the Bundesliga. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Müller each added one. The win keeps Bayern in the title race, although they trail Bayer Leverkusen.
*Sunday, May 10, 2026*
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 RB Leipzig
Dortmund secured a crucial victory in the fight for Champions League qualification. Goals from Donyell Malen, Jude Bellingham, and Niclas Füllkrug gave them a 3-0 lead before Leipzig pulled one back. The match also saw emotional farewells for departing stars Niklas Süle and Julian Brandt, who both received standing ovations.
**France: Golovin misses UCL, PSG wins narrowly**
*Saturday, May 9, 2026*
Monaco 2-0 Lille
Aleksandr Golovin and Monaco missed out on a Champions League spot after a crucial defeat. Goals from Wissam Ben Yedder and Breel Embolo sealed the win for Lille, leaving Monaco in fifth place.
*Sunday, May 10, 2026*
PSG 1-0 Nice
Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow victory thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty in the 27th minute. The win keeps PSG at the top of the table, but their performance lacked flair. Nice pushed for an equalizer but couldn’t find the net.
