The league seasons across Europe are almost over. Titles, European qualification, promotion and relegation are nearly wrapped up. Their next move will be rearing on the horizon, so many will be trying to impress in the remaining games. Here is an update on how they got on in the past week.
Europe
Here is where some of the higher profile stars that are seeking paths elsewhere.
Marcus Rashford celebrated winning the league with Barcelona with his 8th league goal of the season. His excellent free kick put them on the track to a 2-0 win in El Classico. His future still remains up in the air.
Rasmus Hojlund’s Napoli had a disapointing loss at home to Bologna. He did not have any efforts on target in the game. He did provide an assist though. The Italian club will be triggering his permanent deal in the summer having secured Champions League.
Andre Onana’s Trapzonspor side look to have secured european football for next season. They won 2-1 away to 4th placed Besiktas.
Lausanne lost 2-1 to Winterthur in the Swiss relegation round. Enzo Kana-Biyik started on the bench but did not feature. Sekou Kone was not involved at all. They remain in the lower half of the table.
Premier League
Jadon Sancho again started on the bench in Villa’s Europa League Semi-Final win over Nottingham Forest. He barely had any time on the pitch as the Villa Park side eased into the final with a 4-0 win. They could have secured their place in the Champions League for next season. Burnley held them to a 2-2 draw though. He started on the bench but did not feature.
SPL
Jacob Devaney saw his St. Mirren side slip to another defeat as they lost at home to Kilmarnock. The visitors now only need another win to guarantee their survival. His passing stats were decent but they were unable to make any chances of note. They will now be looking towards the relegation play-off.
Ethan Williams did not feature in Falkirk’s 3-1 loss to Hibernian. They stay in sixth.
EFL
Harry Amass remains out injured at Norwich City. He has returned to Old Trafford for checks on his hamstring damage.
Toby Collyer was again missing from the matchday squad as Hull City drew their first-leg game with Millwall. He is hoping to be fit in time if they make the play-off final. The Yorkshire club overcame the odds in the return to win 2-0 at The New Den. They get to appear at Wembley on 23rd for the chance to get into the Premier League.
Ethan Wheatley was absent as Bradford City lost their play-off first-leg to Bolton Wanderers. They will be hoping that home advantage pays off in the return game.
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