Football fans were treated to a series of exhilarating Tuesday Football action across Europe’s top leagues and cup competitions, with significant outcomes in England, Spain, Italy, and Germany.
Premier League:
Arsenal 2 – 1 Fulham
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham, highlighted by Bukayo Saka’s early goal. This was less than seven minutes after his injury return. Mikel Merino also found the net for the Gunners, while Rodrigo Muniz scored a late consolation for Fulham. The win was marred by a hamstring injury to center-back Gabriel, casting doubt over his availability for upcoming fixtures.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 – 0 West Ham United
Wolves eased their relegation worries with a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham. Jorgen Strand Larsen’s 10th goal of the season secured the Wolves’ 17th spot with 29 points, 12 clear of relegation. West Ham remains in 16th place with 34 points.
Nottingham Forest 1 – 0 Manchester United
Nottingham Forest edged Manchester United 1-0, with former United player Anthony Elanga scoring. This was the only goal in the fifth minute after a remarkable 85-meter run. Despite United’s dominance and multiple chances, including Diogo Dalot hitting the crossbar, they couldn’t find an equalizer. The win moves Forest closer to a Champions League spot, while United faces their worst league finish in decades.
Copa del Rey:
- Real Madrid 4 – 4 Real Sociedad (Aggregate 5-4): In a hotly contested semifinal second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid drew 4-4 with Real Sociedad, advancing to the final with a 5-4 aggregate score. The match featured goals from Ander Barrenetxea, Endrick, an own goal by Alaba, Mikel Oyarzabal, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and a decisive strike by Antonio Rüdiger in extra time. Real Madrid now awaits the winner between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona for the final showdown.
Coppa Italia:
- Empoli 0 – 3 Bologna: Bologna delivered a commanding performance to defeat Empoli 3-0 in the Coppa Italia semifinals, securing their place in the final. The victory showcased Bologna’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity, marking a significant achievement for the club as they aim for silverware.
DFB-Pokal:
- Arminia Bielefeld 2 – 1 Bayer Leverkusen: In one of the biggest shocks in German football history, third-tier Arminia Bielefeld defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in the DFB-Pokal semifinals. Despite Jonathan Tah giving Leverkusen the lead, Arminia responded with goals from Marius Wörl and Maximilian Großer. Fans stormed the pitch in celebration as Arminia reached the final, where they will face either Stuttgart or RB Leipzig on May 24.
These matches from tuesday football have set the stage for thrilling conclusions in their respective competitions, with teams battling for glory and fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes.
