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• Real Madrid lose the plot after Bayern Munich defeat: Furious stars confront referee over controversial decision as player is sent off AFTER full-time before angry tunnel row in chaotic scenes15 April 2026, 10:52 pm
  Real Madrid's anguish soon turned to fury after full-time in their absorbing defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Referee Slavko Vincic was harangued after the game ended.
  
• Steven Gerrard predicts manager will 'lose his job' after disappointing Champions League exit - but insists struggling boss doesn't deserve the sack15 April 2026, 10:39 pm
  The fallout of Real Madrid's Champions League exit will begin in earnest after being knocked out at the quarter-final stages on Wednesday night.
  
• Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 on agg): Formidable German giants underline why they're Europe's form team in a mesmeric match - as Harry Kane scores his 50th goal of the season, writes CHRIS WHEELER15 April 2026, 10:33 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: It was always going to take something special to settle this titanic battle, and Bayern Munich produced it with two stunning late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise.
  
• Arsenal 0-0 Sporting Lisbon (1-0 agg) PLAYER RATINGS: Which star 'stepped up' after his recent struggles? Who was a 'frustrating figure'? And whose performance can be described as 'wayward'?15 April 2026, 10:31 pm
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive year as they beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0 on aggregate.
  
• Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon - Champions League RECAP: Gunners set up semi-final against Atletico Madrid thanks to goalless draw15 April 2026, 10:01 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. 
  
• Arsenal looked full of fear and rode their luck in reaching the Champions League semi-finals - their nervy display in twitchy draw with Sporting will not daunt the mentality monsters who lie ahead, writes OLIVER HOLT15 April 2026, 9:52 pm
  OLIVER HOLT: Arsenal did not play like the heroes of yesteryear. They were tentative again as they squeezed through to the Champions League semi-finals.
  
• Arsenal's injury crisis worsens as another star is forced off against Sporting Lisbon in major blow ahead of title run-in15 April 2026, 9:38 pm
  Arsenal have suffered another injury blow, with Mikel Arteta left sweating on the fitness of a key man ahead of their crucial run-in this season.
  
• He was supposed to be Celtic's 'cup keeper' but change of managers saw him robbed of Hampden chance... now Viljami Sinisalo is gunning for a double after making the gloves his own15 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Viljami Sinisalo began this season with the expectation, if not guarantee, of being Celtic's designated goalkeeper for domestic cup competitions.
  
• Hugo Ekitike ruled OUT of the World Cup and rest of Liverpool's season through injury - as France boss Didier Deschamps releases statement15 April 2026, 7:25 pm
  Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out of this summer's World Cup after pulling up with an injury on Tuesday night.
  
• Jonjo Shelvey earns first managerial job of his career in the Middle East - and vows to get the best out of 'dopey' ex-Man United star15 April 2026, 7:24 pm
  Jonjo Shelvey has transitioned from a player to a manager and has already vowed to get the best out of a former Manchester United wonderkid he has labelled 'dopey'.
  
• Moment Chelsea and Bayern Munich legend PUSHES TV presenter in heated row after being accused of abusing referee during son's Under 14s game15 April 2026, 7:19 pm
  Footage on social media shows the former star in a heated exchange with a referee before he pushes Wilfred Genee, 58.
  
• Insider reveals truth on shock Javier Mascherano Inter Miami exit that stunned David Beckham... and if Lionel Messi played a part15 April 2026, 6:49 pm
  David Beckham's MLS franchise needs a new head coach after Mascherano resigned on Tuesday amid a stuttering start to the 2026 season, just four months after winning the MLS Cup.
  
• Revealed: Exactly what Harry Maguire said to fourth official in eight-word f-bomb tirade to be slapped with extra one-game ban for Man United's trip to Chelsea15 April 2026, 5:06 pm
  The reasons why Harry Maguire has been given an extra one-game ban following his red card at Bournemouth last month can be revealed, after the FA released the findings of their disciplinary hearing.
  
• Revealed: How one in three Dodgy Fire Stick illegal streamers risk losing £1,70015 April 2026, 4:44 pm
  The hackers behind the software, which allows users to access premium content from providers such as TNT Sports, Sky Sports and Disney+ for free, often install malware onto the devices.
  
• Former Tottenham boss pinpoints exact reason why club are staring down the barrel of relegation to the Championship - and explains how Spurs can get back on track15 April 2026, 4:37 pm
  INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT: The 48-year-old Porto president was manager of Tottenham 13 years ago at a time when they were regularly challenging to qualify for the Champions League.