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\u26bd The Merengues exit the Champions League: <\/strong>Bayern Munich secured their spot in the Champions League semifinals after a dramatic victory over Real Madrid yesterday. The match ended 4-3, giving the Bavarians a 6-4 aggregate W. Late goals from Luis D\u00edaz and Michael Olise proved decisive, setting up a showdown with Paris Saint-Germain in the next round.<\/p>\n

Arsenal also booked their place in the final four. <\/strong>After a scoreless draw in the second leg, the Gunners successfully defended their one-goal lead from the first leg to advance. They will face Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in the upcoming round.<\/p>\n

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Today\u2019s fixtures<\/p>\n

The local scene remains quiet, but the Europa League quarterfinals take center stage.<\/strong> The highlight is the second-leg clash between Aston Villa and Bologna at 9pm on beIN Sports 2. Simultaneously, the Europa Conference League quarterfinals continue as Fiorentina faces Crystal Palace at 9pm on beIN Sports 5.<\/p>\n

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Tomorrow\u2019s fixtures<\/p>\n

All eyes turn to Cairo International Stadium tomorrow evening<\/strong> as Zamalek hosts Algeria\u2019s CR Belouizdad in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup semifinals. Entering the match with high morale after a 1-0 W in the first leg, Zamalek needs only a draw or a W of any kind to book its spot in the final. Kickoff is at 6pm, with coverage on ON Sport and beIN Sports 3.<\/p>\n

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Saturday\u2019s fixtures<\/p>\n

In the Caf Champions League<\/strong>, the semifinal return legs kick off with Tunisia\u2019s Esp\u00e9rance visiting Mamelodi Sundowns at 3pm. Sundowns holds a 1-0 lead from the first leg. Meanwhile, AS Far looks to protect their advantage against RS Berkane after securing the first leg 2-0. Both matches kick off at 9pm and will be broadcast on beIN Sports 2.<\/p>\n

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Who will claim the Copa del Rey? <\/strong>Attention shifts to Spain for the cup final, where Atl\u00e9tico Madrid faces Real Sociedad at 9pm.<\/p>\n

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In the Premier League, matchday 33 fixtures continue as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Brentford vs. Fulham \u2014 1:30pm;<\/li>\n
  • Leeds United vs. Wolverhampton \u2014 4pm;<\/li>\n
  • Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth \u2014 4pm;<\/li>\n
  • Tottenham vs. Brighton \u2014 6:30pm;<\/li>\n
  • Chelsea vs. Manchester United \u2014 9pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    At home, Egyptian Premier League action continues.<\/strong> Petrojet faces Pharco at 5pm, followed by two simultaneous matches at 8pm: Al Mokawloon vs. Tala\u2019ea El Gaish and Wadi Degla vs. Al Bank Al Ahly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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