Kepa Arrizabalaga saved two spot-kicks as Chelsea squeezed into the Europa League final with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt after the second leg of their semi-final tie finished 1-1.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in the Mestalla as Arsenal eased past Valencia to secure their place in the Europa League final.
Although Mamelodi Sundowns may still be hurting from their semi-final Caf Champions League, they will be receiving a multimillion-rand payday to help ease their pain, while Orlando Pirates will also receive a hefty chunk on their return to the competition.
Unai Emery wants to win the Europa League to add silverware to the Arsenal trophy cabinet – not just to secure a return to the Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has decided against commenting on the news that the PSL is appealing the outcome of the club’s disciplinary hearing, saying that he doesn’t want to make more enemies.
Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea need to overturn their two-window transfer ban to be able to catch Premier League pacesetters Manchester City and Liverpool next season.
Harry Kane is optimistic about recovering from an ankle injury in time to play in the Champions League final.
Mauricio Pochettino hailed his Tottenham ‘superheroes’ after they pulled off another Champions League miracle by beating Ajax to set up an all-English final against Liverpool.
Lucas Moura scored an incredible second-half hat-trick to help Tottenham Hotspur come back from 2-0 down to win 3-2, and set up an all-English Champions League final at the expense of Ajax Amsterdam on away goals.
The Liverpool team stood together to sing You’ll Never Walk Alone with their fans after their stunning comeback victory over Barcelona at Anfield.