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<li><p>Constantin Eckner</p></li>
<li><p>Sam Marsden</p></li>
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<span class="timestamp ">May 11, 2025, 08:38 PM ET</span>
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<p>The European leagues are nearing their conclusion, with clubs intensely competing for their standings.</p>
<p>However, not all teams are in the mix. For <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=360">Manchester United</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=367">Tottenham Hotspur</a>, two disheartening losses this weekend in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1" target="_blank">Premier League</a> have led their focus to the impending <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/UEFA.EUROPA">UEFA Europa League</a> final.</p>
<p>In Spain, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=83">Barcelona</a> once again delivered a blow to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=86">Real Madrid</a>, winning 4-3 in a thrilling match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Meanwhile, league champions <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=132">Bayern Munich</a> paid tribute to a club legend, <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/123465/thomas-muller">Thomas Müller</a>.</p>
<p>This edition of Weekend Review showcases key highlights from across Europe, reviewed by Luis Miguel Echegaray, Sam Marsden, and Constantin Eckner.</p>
<h3>Key Focus: Man United and Tottenham's Struggles</h3>
<p>Both clubs faced defeats at home on Sunday. Manchester United (16th) fell 2-0 to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=371">West Ham United</a>, while Tottenham Hotspur (17th) suffered the same fate against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=384">Crystal Palace</a>. Tottenham cannot finish higher than 13th this season, marking their poorest campaign since the 1973-1974 season when they were relegated. Their current path lacks cohesion, and it’s fair to say they’d be in relegation danger if not for <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/124091/bruno-fernandes">Bruno Fernandes</a>'s contributions.</p>
<h3>Best Match: Nottingham Forest vs. Leicester City</h3>
<p>This Nottingham Forest vs. Leicester City match was tightly contested, ending 2-2. Forest expected to secure an easy victory against the already-relegated Leicester but faced challenges. Ruud van Nistelrooy's squad put up a fight, with an 81st-minute goal from <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/318284/facundo-buonanotte">Facundo Buonanotte</a> sealing the draw, impacting Forest's Champions League aspirations. After the match, frustration boiled over, leading Forest owner Evangelos Marinaki to confront coach Nuno Espirito Santo in an inappropriate display of support.</p>
<h3>Best Goal: Eberechi Eze vs. Tottenham</h3>
<p>Eberechi Eze opened the scoring against Tottenham and doubled his tally shortly after halftime. He showcased his brilliance during a quick counter by expertly setting up <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/241012/ismaila-sarr">Ismaïla Sarr</a> before finishing off the move himself. Eze is a standout talent capable of leading his team to victory even against formidable opposition like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=382">Manchester City</a> in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/ENG.FA">FA Cup</a> final.</p>
<h3>MVP of the Weekend: Matty Cash</h3>
<p>Cash played a crucial role in Aston Villa's attempt to secure Champions League qualification, notably against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/team?id=349">AFC Bournemouth</a>. With 10 men on the field, it was Cash's intervention that kept a crucial clean sheet, denying <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/273292/daniel-jebbison">Daniel Jebbison</a> a scoring opportunity and thereby earning Villa three pivotal points.</p>
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