Kick Off: Barça's comeback attempt fails; Liverpool suffer a last-minute defeat

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Top Headlines

Barcelona 3-0 Atletico (3-4 agg): Atletico survive Barca scare to reach final

Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but came up short as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4-3 defeat on aggregate.

Wolves 2-1 Liverpool: Reds stunned by hosts as André nets last-gasp winner

Andre scored a 94th-minute winner as bottom club Wolves beat the defending Premier League champions Liverpool.

Match Reports

Como 0-0 Inter: Nerazzurri suffer a goalless draw as Darmian hits the post

Como and Inter Milan’s Coppa Italia semi-final is evenly poised after the pair played out a goalless draw at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in the first leg, a result which ends the hosts’ six-game H2H losing run.

These Things Happen

Cadena SER: Mbappe suffers serious injury; left knee PCL at critical limit

According to Cadena SER, Real Madrid hopes that Mbappé can make it to the second leg of the Champions League against Manchester City, but the player himself is unwilling to risk a serious knee injury. 

TyC: The Finalissima might be Argentina's only match before the World Cup

According to TyC, the Argentine national team is currently facing a worrying problem ahead of the World Cup: they lack sufficient matches to prepare.

OFFICIAL: Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a hamstring injury

Cristiano Ronaldo's condition will be evaluated on a daily basis after he suffered a hamstring injury during Al-Nassr's 3-1 win at Al-Fayha on Saturday.

New Liverpool signing Jacquet to have surgery on shoulder injury

Rennes have confirmed that defender Jeremy Jacquet will undergo surgery on a shoulder injury before joining Premier League champions Liverpool in the summer. 

OFFICIAL: Rodrygo diagnosed with a ACL and a torn lateral meniscus in right leg

Real Madrid confirmed Rodrygo's situation officially.

La Liga updates the salary cap: Barca's salary cap increases from €351m to €432m

La Liga officially announced the latest salary caps for each team.

Marca: Nyom provoking Vinicius is the reason of the post-match conflict

On March 2nd, in the 26th round of La Liga, Real Madrid lost to Getafe 0-1. After the match, Real Madrid player Vinicius had a heated conflict with Getafe player Nyom. According to a report from "Marca", the reason for the conflict was Nyom's provocation of Vinicius.

Romano: Filipe Luis has been informed to be sacked by Flamengo immediately

According to Romano, Filipe Luiz, the 40 years old former Atletico Madrid left back, was informed by Flamengo that he was sacked with immediate effect.

100 days to World Cup: FIFA's countdown poster includes numerous crowning moment

On March 3, there are 100 days left until the opening of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The official World Cup channel also released a poster to "warm up" for this world's premier sporting event.

What They Say

'They gave their all on the pitch' – Flick hails Barcelona effort

Hansi Flick hailed his Barcelona players for leaving everything out on the pitch, though he conceded they were disappointed after narrowly missing out on the Copa del Rey final.

Slot says Wolves defeat sums up Liverpool's season

Arne Slot said Liverpool's dismal defeat to Wolves "sums up their season", hitting out at their profligacy in attack and their tendency to concede late goals.

Fabregas left with 'slightly bitter taste' after Inter draw

Cesc Fabregas revealed that Como were left with a "slightly bitter taste in our mouths" after their goalless draw with Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.

Arteta urges Arsenal players and fans to stay calm in title race

Mikel Arteta has called for calm among both Arsenal players and fans during the Premier League run-in.

'They have shown what they can do' – Carrick confident in MU's top-four charge

Michael Carrick has little reason to believe his Manchester United team will run out of steam in their quest for Champions League football ahead of their trip to Newcastle United. 

Man City cannot afford to drop points in title race, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted that Manchester City cannot afford to drop points in the Premier League title race ahead of their meeting with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. 

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Aston Villa VS Chelsea 2026/3/4 19:30 UTC

Brighton & Hove Albion VS Arsenal 2026/3/4 19:30 UTC

Manchester City VS Nottingham Forest 2026/3/4 19:30 UTC

Newcastle United VS Manchester United 2026/3/4 20:15 UTC

Coupe de France

Olympique Marseille VS Toulouse 2026/3/4 20:00 UTC

Coppa Italia

Lazio VS Atalanta 2026/3/4 20:00 UTC