The La Liga giants progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday, but lost the pair to injury during the contest Diego Costa and Lucas Hernandez were injured as Atletico Madrid booked a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League. Lucas was replaced at half-time after suffering what Atletico described as a “strong facial trauma” in a 1-0 defeat away to Sporting CP, Diego Simeone’s men heading through 2-1 on aggregate. Atletico later confirmed the full-back had been taken to hospital for tests, which ruled out any fracture. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri…

With the English campaign drawing to a close, find out which clubs have qualified for European competition and at which stage they will enter Another Premier League season is in the books. Chelsea have won their sixth English title – and fifth in the Premier League era – in Antonio Conte’s first season in charge and among their many rewards for the feat will be a place in the Champions League next season. Conte named Manager of the Year Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane…

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The former Red Devils boss feels that United’s European trophy win helped give the city something to enjoy following a terrible week Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United winning the Europa League was a “lift” to the people of Manchester after Monday’s deadly terror attack. Players dedicated United’s 2-0 win against Ajax in Wednesday’s Stockholm final to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, which killed 22 people after an Ariane Grande concert. Mourinho: I’m a nobody at Man Utd Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane…

The Scottish champions secured a shock win against Roberto Mancini’s men in the first leg and they will be aiming to see out the tie Celtic take a slender advantage to Russia as they face Zenit in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32. Brendan Rodgers’ side triumphed 1-0 in the first leg thanks to a Callum McGregor goal and they will be determined to ensure their place in the hat for the last-16 draw by seeing out the tie. An away goal at the Krestovsky Stadium would significantly boost their chances of progressing, but their chief task will be to avoid defeat. Article continues below Editors' Picks…

AC Milan’s Europa League clash with Arsenal will give the inexperienced coach the chance to pit his wits against the under-fire Gunners boss AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has labelled himself “a rookie” compared to Arsene Wenger but is relishing the chance to lock horns with the Arsenal manager. Gattuso stepped up from his role with Milan’s youth team to lead the senior side at San Siro following Vincenzo Montella’s sacking in November. After initially struggling to get consistent performances out of the Rossoneri, Gattuso has turned their fortunes around in 2018 – earning plaudits from former team-mate Andriy Shevchenko, among others. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

The Portugal star will take on his former club in the clash between the reigning Champions League and Europa League winners on August 8 Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid will take on Manchester United in the UEFA Super Cup in Macedonia on August 8. Zinedine Zidane’s team booked their place in the start-of-season showpiece by beating Juventus in Saturday’s Champions League final, with Ronaldo scoring twice in the 4-1 victory in Cardiff. Real Madrid make CL final history Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes…

The Greek scout who first spotted the defender talks about the 20-year-old’s past, present and very bright future While Arsenal’s January transfer window will be remembered by the wider football world for the signings of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the arrival of a 20-year-old Greek defender in north London sent shockwaves through his homeland. Konstantinos Mavropanos had only made two appearances for Greek Super League side PAS Giannina going into the 2017-18 season but his impressive performances saw the likes of Olympiakos and Udinese scramble over his signature, before Arsenal’s new head of recruitment, Sven Mislintat, rang the player’s agent to seal a deal in late December. Mislintat may have made the final, decisive move but the…

After the Watford striker called out Arsenal last weekend, the Gunners midfielder responded following a Europa League victory Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has responded to Watford’s Troy Deeney, who said the Gunners lack “cojones” last weekend.  Wenger’s side 7/4 for top 4 Watford came back to defeat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday, prompting Deeney to call out Arsene Wenger’s men for being soft.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends…

The French club have suspended the left-back after he fought with club supporters before their Europa League match on Thursday Patrice Evra has been hit with an “immediate layoff” and could face further sanction after getting involved in an altercation with supporters on Thursday, Marseille have confirmed. Marseille’s players were warming up before their Europa League match with Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal when Evra was targeted by supporters with unkind chants. Marseille 1/2 to beat Caen Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane…