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The draw between Montpellier and Nantes opened the 31st matchday of Ligue 1. Today Paris Saint-Germain will be on the field against Le Havre (in case of victory, Luis Enrique’s team will win the title) while tomorrow it will be the turn of all the others formations. Away commitment for Farioli’s Nice on the Strasbourg pitch while Lyon will face Monaco at home.

31st DAY
Friday 26 April
Montpellier – Nantes 1-1

Saturday 27 April
PSG – Le Havre

Sunday 28 April
Metz – Lille
Clermont – Reims
Lorient – Toulouse
Strasbourg – Nice
Rennes – Brest
Lyon – Monaco
Marseille – Lens

Classification
Paris Saint Germain 69
Munich 58
Brest 53
Lille 52
Nice 48
Lens 46
Rennes 42
Lyon 41
Marseille 41
Reims 40
Strasbourg 36
Toulouse 37
Montpellier 37 (1 penalty point)*
Nantes 32*
Metz 29
Le Havre 28
Lorient 26
Clermont 22

The Torino defender Raoul Bellanova spoke to the notebooks of SportWeek of his experience in the Granata and the period he is experiencing: “He is the happiest. I am well physically and mentally, I live in a beautiful city surrounded by fans who love me. I am going to Philadelphia happy, I can’t wait to train, to see your teammates and joke with them. For a footballer there is nothing more beautiful.

Popularity? Today when I go out the boy from a few years ago is no longer there: so, yes. People recognize you, I like to always set an example of good behavior, I feel this responsibility, especially in the eyes of children. If 500 people call me, I stop 500 times because I think about how much I would have paid to experience these situations. When a child arrives, I see myself as a child asking for photos from the footballers: I could never say no.

From the moment Torino called me, from the moment I spoke on the phone with the president, I understood that it would be the right choice to make. He always believed in me from day one, even though I was in physical difficulty at the beginning: I owe everything to President Cairo. The outcome is very positive, it’s a choice I would make again a hundred thousand times. I feel much more like a protagonist. Six assists and a goal aren’t bad…”.

Interviewed by today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, Rudi Voeller he spoke about Bayer Leverkusen, Roma’s next opponent in the Europa League: “First of all they are experiencing an exceptional moment, they won the German championship for the first time, you can imagine. Everywhere in Germany I go they compliment you on your game, everyone recognizes that it wasn’t a question of luck, random or otherwise. And then there are other protagonists, compared to the semi-final in which Roma passed.

What more can they give? Bayer has brought important players into their squad this season, I’m thinking of Granit Xhaka, midfielder, who is the great leader of this team. Then Victor Boniface, Alex Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, with whom we also spoke in recent days about Roma. And many others. Last spring it should be remembered that the coach had only been here for a few months, but now he has had a complete season and it showed. Xabi Alonso is the best purchase that could have been made. I watch the home games, I don’t go to the away games, but live you always notice an incredible game.

Rome? I’ve already seen her a couple of times: I liked her, she plays in a different way than Jose Mourinho. The players are very disciplined on the pitch, they have a clear system and tactics: it will also be difficult for Leverkusen, who will probably have more possession of the ball, but I am sure that it will prove to be a high-level challenge, just like a European semi-final, good for the team people”.

At 4.15pm, at Marassi, Sampdoria-Como will be played, a match that could mark a watershed in the season finale of the two teams. The Blucerchiati need to win to reach the play off zone. The team coached by Pirlo, in fact, is currently in ninth place, -1 from Pisa which occupies the last position to compete for the post season. The Lombards, on the other hand, want to regain second place. Osian Roberts’ boys have to respond to Venezia who came from behind against Cremonese last night. Match referee Maresca, assisted by assistants Carbone and Politi. Fourth man will be Delrio, with Mazzoleni and Maresca at Var.

HOW SAMPDORIA ARRIVES
Pirlo, for this match, should propose the three-man defense again. In front of Stankovic, there should be Piccini, Ghilaedi and Murru. In the 5-man midfield, the only change should be on the left wing with the insertion of Giordano in place of Barreca. Up front, Estanis Pedrola is still on the bench, with Borini and Esposito ready to play from the 1st minute.

HOW COMO ARRIVES
The team coached by Osian Roberta presents itself with the usual 4-4-2. In attack there is space for the Gabrielloni-Cutrone duo, with Strefezza, author of a goal and an assist on the final day, and De Cunha deployed as pushing wingers. Braunoder and Bellemo lead the operations in midfield. Goldaniga and Sala should be confirmed at the center of defense, with Iovine and Sala on the outside.

The 29th day of the Saudi Pro League ends today. Here is the complete program and ranking:

Thursday 25 April
Al Feiha-Al Taee 1-0
Al Riyadh-Al Ahli 2-1
Al Wehda-Al Hazem 0-2

Friday 26 April
Al Hilal-Al Fateh 3-1
Damac-Al Taawon 0-1
Al Ittihad-Al Shabab 1-3

Saturday 27 April
Al Akhdoud-Abha
Al Raed-Al Ettifaq
Al Khaleej-Al Nassr

Classification
Al Hilal 80
Al Nassr 68
Al Ahli 52
Al Taawon 48
Al Fateh 40
Al Ittihad 50
Al Ettifaq 40
Damac 38
Al Feiha 38
Al Khaleej 35
Al Shabab 35
Al Wehda 32
At Raed 30
Al Riyadh 28
At Taee 26
Abha 25
Al Akhdoud 24
Al Hazem 19

The 33rd day of the Spanish championship opened yesterday with the victory of Real Madrid on the field of Real Sociedad. A narrow success that allowed Carlo Ancelotti’s team to extend their lead by 14 over Barcelona, ​​who were away to Valencia on Monday evening. Tomorrow it will be the turn of the match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao while on Sunday all eyes will be on “Villamarin” for the derby between Betis and Sevilla.

33rd DAY
Friday 26 April
Real Sociedad – Real Madrid 0-1

Saturday 27 April
Las Palmas – Girona
Almeria – Getafe
Alaves – Celta Vigo
Atletico Madrid – Athletic

Sunday 28 April
Cadiz – Mallorca
Granada – Osasuna
Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano
Betis – Seville

Monday 29 April
Barcelona – Valencia

Classification
Real Madrid 84*
Barcelona 70
Girona 68
Atletico Madrid 61
Athletic Bilbao 58
Real Sociedad 51*
Betis Sevilla 45
Valencia 47
Villarreal 42
Getafe 40
Osasuna 39
Las Palmas 37
Alaves 35
Seville 34
Rayo Vallecano 34
Mallorca 31
Celta Vigo 31
Cadiz 25
Granada 18
Almeria 14

*one more game

There is a lot of talk about a change of technical leadership at Milan. Stefano Pioli’s cycle seems to have ended with Julen Lopetegui who could be an interesting profile for the Rossoneri. Interviewed by today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, Filippo Galli commented: “If he becomes the next Milan manager, he will show up with a Europa League victory after beating Inter in the final. As a business card it’s not bad…

Is he the right man for Milan? The field will tell this. It’s true, things didn’t go well for him at Madrid and Porto, but as Spain coach he achieved great results, playing spectacular football, and in Seville he won. If Milan are looking for a coach with experience and the ability to work with young people, Lopetegui could be an interesting profile.

Its merits? The offensive game proposal first and foremost: San Siro and Milan fans are used to seeing good football. Lopetegui is going in this direction and let’s not forget that he belongs to the Basque school: from Xabi Alonso to Arteta and Unai Emery, many are doing very well. Lopetegui is a modern coach, who builds his teams according to the principles of positional football. And at Milan he would find a ‘predisposed’ team thanks to Pioli’s work.”

A delicate match that can mark an entire season. Cosenza-Bari, valid for the 34th matchday of Serie B, is a match between two teams chasing safety points. At Marulla the fourteenth and sixteenth teams of the championship will face each other and the match will be high tension. The referee of the match will be Luca Zufferli from the Udine section. The Friulian whistleblower will be assisted by line assistants Pasquale Capaldo from Naples and Marco Trinchieri from Milan. Fourth official Dario Madonia of the Palermo section. At VAR Daniele Paterna of Teramo, AVAR Giacomo Paganessi of Bergamo. Kick-off and live on TMW starting at 4.15pm

HOW THE COSENZA ARRIVES
Cosenza arrives at today’s match strong with three consecutive useful results. In the last match the Wolves overwhelmed Reggiana 0-4 and in the previous two matches there were two draws. However, the ranking cannot yet be considered calm. William Viali’s 22-man squad is in the sixth match since he returned to the helm of Cosenza, the third at home after the defeat against Brescia and the draw with Palermo. In addition to the long-term injured Martino, Voca and Praszelik are both absent and have been suspended for one match.

HOW THE BARI ARRIVES
Bari is in a deep crisis and can no longer win. Recently there has also been a confrontation between the team and the fans who are asking for a reaction to achieve safety. In fact, the last victory dates back to 17 February, 1-0 against Feralpisalò at San Nicola. For today’s match the red and white coach Giampaolo recovers Guiebre, but will have to do without, in addition to Diaw, Maiello (rectus femoris discomfort) and Puscas (fracture of the left hand); first call for the young striker born in ’05 Emanuele Zanaboni who will wear the number ’36’ shirt.

Nico Gonzalez and Lucas Beltran they are the two prized pieces of the Fiorentina squad. The two attackers are linked to the Viola club by still long contracts (both expiring in 2028) and it is up to them, in the most important moment of the season, to drag the Italian team towards the most coveted goals. A hope for the present and also for the future, also because, as he underlines The nationthe two Argentinians together are worth around 56 million euros.

Nico Gonzalez’s price tag, thanks to the last few seasons spent as a protagonist (he is part of the national team that is world champion), would cost around 40 million to anyone who wanted to sign him, while his compatriot is still looking for continuity and is worth much less. Futuristic money for Fiorentina, who however hopes to reap satisfaction straight away, perhaps in the form of a trophy, that Conference League that slipped away a year ago and which has now become the most important objective of the season.

Nico Gonzalez, 26 years old, arrived in Tuscany in 2021 from Stuttgart. This season he has made 36 appearances, scoring 11 goals and 4 assists. Beltran arrived last summer from River Plate and scored 9 goals and 2 assists in 43 appearances.

There Premier League is entering the final and decisive phase. Arsenal are leading with a point ahead of Manchester City, but also with a game more, while Liverpool are -3 behind the Gunners and, potentially, -5 behind Guardiola’s team. Aston Villa is third at +6 on Tottenham, who have two games less than Emery’s men. Manchester United is currently in sixth place, Newcastle is seventh, +2 on West Ham. The Hammers will host Liverpool, the reigning English champions will visit Nottingham Forest, while the league leaders will play at Tottenham. Below is the program of the 35th round and the ranking:

35th DAY
Saturday 27 April
West Ham – Liverpool
Fulham – Crystal Palace
Manchester United – Burnley
Newcastle – Sheffield United
Wolverhampton – Luton
Everton – Brentford
Aston Villa – Chelsea

Sunday 28 April
Bournemouth – Brighton
Tottenham – Arsenal
Nottingham Forest – Manchester City

Classification
Arsenal 77 points (34 games played)
Manchester City 76 (33)
Liverpool 74 (34)
Aston Villa 66 (34)
Tottenham 60 (32)
Manchester United 53 (33)
Newcastle 50 (33)
West Ham 48 (34)
Chelsea 47 (32)
Bournemouth 45 (34)
Brighton 44 (33)
Wolves 43 (34)
Fulham 42 (34)
Crystal Palace 39 (34)
Brentford 35 (34)
Everton 33 (34)*
Nottingham Forest 26 (34)**
Luton 25 (34)
Burnley 23 (34)
Sheffield United 16 (34)

* 8 penalty points
** 4 penalty points