Sunday features crucial football news, including a Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City. Real Sociedad's victory has dashed Atletico Madrid's hopes in the Copa del Rey.
Key points
Copa del Rey final highlights
Real Sociedad defeats Atletico Madrid
Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City
Sunday football news roundup
Emotional day in football
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The day's 5️⃣ stories: Atleti disappoint, a Premier final...
The day's 5️⃣ stories: Atleti disappoint, a Premier final...
Saturday was a day full of emotions with the Copa del Rey final taking center stage, but Sunday brings a flood of news and football, including a huge Premier League 'final' between Arsenal and Manchester City.
To keep you up to date, here are the five stories you can’t miss this Sunday...
Real Sociedad beat Atlético de Madrid 3-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the match to lift their fourth Copa del Rey, having previously won it in 1908/09, 1986/87 and 2019/20.
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The 'txuri-urdines' really stood up to Atlético de Madrid, to the point that they were leading from the start until almost the very end of the 90 minutes, but a goal from Julián Álvarez took the match to extra time and then to penalties.
Q&A
What happened in the Copa del Rey final involving Atletico Madrid?
Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid, crushing their hopes in the Copa del Rey final.
When is the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City?
The Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City is scheduled for Sunday.
What are the key stories in football for Sunday?
Sunday's key stories include the aftermath of the Copa del Rey final and the upcoming Premier League match.
How did Real Sociedad perform against Atletico Madrid?
Real Sociedad delivered a strong performance, effectively ending Atletico Madrid's chances in the Copa del Rey.
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There, Unai Marrero emerged as a hero by saving penalties from Julián Álvarez and Sorloth. Musso then added more drama by stopping Oskarsson’s spot kick, but Pablo Marín made no mistake and won the title for his side.
While the season’s major titles are being decided in both Spain and Europe, Real Madrid have nothing left to play for until next August. As a result, a series of reflections are taking place in the club’s offices.
Those reflections range from the sporting director position to the make-up of the squad, as well as the role of the head coach.
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And in those coaching discussions, José Mourinho’s name is once again being linked with Real Madrid, something reported in Portugal by 'Record' and in Spain by 'El Mundo'.
Tottenham came close to a win that would have kept their survival hopes alive, but a stoppage-time goal from Georginio Rutter once again left Spurs silenced.
Right now, De Zerbi’s side are third from bottom with 31 points, and West Ham and Nottingham Forest still have to play, meaning they could open up the gap even further.
A 'Finalissima' in the Premier League
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Arsenal, who had the Premier League well on track, are putting the title on the line against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who have smelled blood and, with no Champions League commitments, are chasing what would be a historic comeback.
The 'Citizens' have their fate in their own hands to win the title, but with one potentially deadly catch: they have to beat Arsenal this Sunday at 17:30.
Inter are on the brink of the 'Scudetto'
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The 'nerazzurri' did their job on Friday by beating a battling Cagliari 3-0, and meanwhile Napoli, their main challengers, have effectively handed them the 21st 'Scudetto' after losing to Lazio at the Diego Armando Maradona.
In Italy, there is still plenty of drama in the relegation places, but also in the race for the Champions League spots, where Como lost on Friday and both Roma and Atalanta drew this Saturday (1-1).
