Matchday rewind: Real Madrid win La Liga, Man City & Liverpool both claim wins as title race hots up

Manchester City are back on top of the Premier League table.Goals from Rodri, Nathan Ake, Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho have given them the three points against Leeds.Pep Guardiola's side sit one point clear of Liverpool in the race for the English title.

Full time: Leeds 0-4 Manchester City

Gabriel Jesus makes it three.Phil Foden finds the Brazilian striker with a fantastic pass. Jesus takes an excellent first touch to set him up for a fine finish.

GOAL: Leeds 0-3 Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nathan Ake pounces on Ruben Dias' header to give Man City daylight against Leeds ☀️ Taken like a striker 💪 <a href="https://t.co/qtXjdQAGxo">pic.twitter.com/qtXjdQAGxo</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1520461038390550529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Another set piece goal for <a href="https://x.com/ManCityUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCityUS</a>! Ake gets on the end of the header and puts it into the back of the net to give City a 2-0 lead. 📺: <a href="https://x.com/nbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/NBCUniverso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCUniverso</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LEEMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEMCI</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/j3dDQTSHg8">pic.twitter.com/j3dDQTSHg8</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1520460734546784256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Ake makes it 2-0 to Man City

Nathan Ake has made it 2-0 to Manchester City.A corner comes sailing towards the back post and it is headed down for Ake to pounce and fire in his side's second goal.

GOAL: Leeds 0-2 Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Foden ➡️ Rodri Man City settle the nerves with an early goal against Leeds ☄️ <a href="https://t.co/Y1CnRzOfpc">pic.twitter.com/Y1CnRzOfpc</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1520444261770092545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a ball by Phil Foden to Rodri! 😍 Manchester City take a 1-0 lead early in the match. 📺: <a href="https://x.com/NBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/peacockTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/NBCUniverso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCUniverso</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LEEMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEMCI</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/F4tkvx8d2B">pic.twitter.com/F4tkvx8d2B</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1520444351855435778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Rodri gives Man City the lead

Rodri has given Manchester City the lead.Phil Foden sent a free kick into the box and Rodri was there to nod into the net.

GOAL: Leeds 0-1 Manchester City

Real Madrid have won the title!A 4-0 win at home against Espanyol has confirmed Carlo Ancelotti's side as the winners of La Liga.A Rodrygo double followed by goals from Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema secured the victory in a dominant display for the home team.They have a 17-point lead over Sevilla with four games left to play.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CAMPEON35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAMPEON35</a> 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/FwE6ucqsgg">pic.twitter.com/FwE6ucqsgg</a>— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) <a href="https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1520435532425269248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real Madrid are La Liga champions!

Norwich's 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa has ensured the Canaries' relegation from the Premier League.They sit bottom of the table with just 21 points, putting them 13 behind 17th-placed Leeds with four games left to play.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Full time here at Villa Park and a defeat that confirms our relegation from the Premier League this season.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NORAVL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NORAVL</a> <a href="https://t.co/bsXGBxMdEs">pic.twitter.com/bsXGBxMdEs</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://x.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1520431738509475840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Norwich relegated from Premier League

Name on the trophy. Rodrygo bags a brace with a right footed finish, and Madrid are heading towards the Liga title with four games to spare.

GOAL: Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol (Rodrygo 43)

Turnaround complete - and a hat-trick for Haaland!Bynoe-Gittens plays Reus in wide, and his ball across the box is skilfully finished by the big man to add to his pair of first half penalties.

GOAL: Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Bochum (Haaland 62)

Is this the goal which seals Real Madrid's 35th Spanish league title?Rodrygo Goes slots home from Marcelo's pass, and Carlo Ancelotti's men are on the verge of glory.

GOAL: Real Madrid 1-0 Espanyol (Rodrygo 33)

Mainz are heading towards a famous victory here! Leo Barreiro has restored their two-goal advantage over the Bundesliga champions.

GOAL: Mainz 3-1 Bayern Munich (Barreiro 57)

Jonathan Burkhardt gives Mainz a surprise lead against the champions!

GOAL: Mainz 1-0 Bayern (Burkhardt)

Dortmund are back in the game against Bochum! The hosts were awarded a penalty after a handball in the box and Erling Haaland stepped up to cooly sweep the ball into the bottom corner and halve the deficit.Game on!

GOAL: Dortmund 1-2 Bochum (Haaland)

Napoli will surely be moving to within just four points of Serie A leaders Milan after a dominant first-half display against Sassuolo.Koulibaly, Osimhen, Lozano and Mertens have grabbed the goals for the hosts, who will now look to close out an easy three points in the second period.

Half-time: Napoli 4-0 Sassuolo

Gerrit Holtmann puts Bochum 2-0 up inside ten minutes at Westfalenstadion! The ball was pulled back to Holtmann on the edge of the box after a well-worked move from the visitors, and he struck a superb first-time curling shot into the far corner of the net that gave Marwin Hitz no chance in the BVB net.

GOAL: Dortmund 0-2 Bochum (Holtmann)

Dortmund have been stunned in the third minute!Sebastian Polter pulled clear of his marker at the near post to power home a header after meeting a pin-point cross from the right-wing, sparking wild celebrations among the away crowd.Poor start for BVB!

GOAL: Dortmund 0-1 Bochum (Polter)

Dortmund have kicked off against Bochum at Westfalenstadion, while Bayern are underway at Mainz.Bayern have already wrapped up their 10th successive Bundesliga title, but will want to celebrate in style today, while BVB are out to make sure that they finish the campaign with a bang.

Bundesliga matches get underway

Napoli are running riot now, with Dries Mertens adding a fourth before the 25 minute mark!

GOAL: Napoli 4-0 Sassuolo (Mertens)

Napoli score again and this time it's Hirving Lozano!

GOAL: Napoli 3-0 Sassuolo (Lozano)

Liverpool have secured all three points at St James' Park!Naby Keita's early first-half strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in a competitive contest that saw Newcastle limit the visitors' attacking threat.Mane was guilty of missing Liverpool's best chances to increase their lead, while Dubravka was in inspired form between the sticks for the Magpies to keep out Jota on three occassions.Still, the Reds were able to get over the line and now sit top of the Premier League once again, with City now under pressure to match their result when they play Leeds at Elland Road.

Full-time: Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

Victor Osimhen has doubled Napoli's advantage!The home side have scored again from another corner, with Osimhen getting the finishing touch this time around.Long way back for Sassuolo now!

GOAL: Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo (Osimhen)

Napoli have got their noses in front early against Sassuolo thanks to Kalidou Koulibaly!The defender produced a superb diving header that gave the opposition goalkeeper no chance and took his tally of goals for the season to three in Serie A.

GOAL: Napoli 1-0 Sassuolo (Koulibaly)

And we are underway at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium! will Napoli pick up a vital three points to keep their faint Serie A title hopes alive?

Kick-off: Napoli vs Sassuolo

Liverpool have restarted against Newcastle, and will be aiming to put their opponents to bed after a relatively comfortable first half.

Second half kicks off at St James' Park

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 BVB STARTING XI VS. BOCHUM 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/9q0ZLxfQoG">pic.twitter.com/9q0ZLxfQoG</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://x.com/BlackYellow/status/1520380031440203777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Haaland leads line for BVB vs Bochum

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today's team to take on <a href="https://x.com/Mainz05en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mainz05en</a> ⚫👊<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/M05FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#M05FCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/YyCDoldo6q">pic.twitter.com/YyCDoldo6q</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://x.com/FCBayernEN/status/1520379522318807042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Bayern line-up for Mainz encounter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋✅ Our starting 𝗫𝗜 🆚 <a href="https://x.com/RCDEspanyol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCDEspanyol</a>! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RealMadridEspanyol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridEspanyol</a> <a href="https://t.co/r53yVI6119">pic.twitter.com/r53yVI6119</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://x.com/realmadriden/status/1520377839912202240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Benzema starts on bench for Real Madrid vs Espanyol

Newcastle head in at the break with a narrow lead!A first half of few chances was lit up in the 19th minute as Keita opened the scoring with a superb individual effort, which was given despite the hosts' protests that James Milner fouled Fabian Schar in the build-up.Mane and Jota were both denied by Dubravka later in the half, while Almiron saw a goal ruled out for offside, with the Reds currently in control of proceedings despite not really getting out of second gear.Still all to play for in the second 45 minutes!

Half-time: Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📃 Starting line-up: Ospina, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Koulibaly, Mario Rui, Anguissa, Fabian, Lozano, Mertens, Insigne, Osimhen.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NapoliSassuolo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NapoliSassuolo</a> 💙 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/tjZaKxSQy0">pic.twitter.com/tjZaKxSQy0</a>— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) <a href="https://x.com/en_sscnapoli/status/1520371557163540480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Napoli XI to face Sassuolo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wonderful feet from Naby Keita 😍 Liverpool take the lead and the Newcastle fans aren't happy, but it looks like James Milner got his challenge just right... <a href="https://t.co/1gdngbRXmb">pic.twitter.com/1gdngbRXmb</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1520370931365040128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The composure by Keita! Liverpool take a 1-0 lead at St James' Park and are the current Premier League leaders. 📺: <a href="https://x.com/USA_Network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USA_Network</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/NBCUniverso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCUniverso</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NEWLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWLIV</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nl2CsrLMsW">pic.twitter.com/Nl2CsrLMsW</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://x.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1520370824766709761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watch: Keita's superb solo goal

Liverpool take the lead through Naby Keita!The midfielder showed great composure to round the Newcastle goalkeeper and a couple of defenders after playing a neat one-two in the box with Diogo Jota, before producing a neat finish to put the visitors in front.Newcastle called for a foul in the build-up, but the goal has been allowed to stand after a VAR review.

GOAL: Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool (Keita)

And we are underway at St James' Park! will Newcastle stun the visitors for their fifth win in a row? or will Liverpool go back to the top and put pressure on City before their trip to Elland Road?All will be revealed over the next 90 minutes!

Kick-off: Newcastle vs Liverpool

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/live-scores" target="_blank">Football on today</a>Here are the main fixtures taking place on&nbsp;Saturday, April 30&nbsp;(UK kick-off times):Premier League Newcastle vs Liverpool (12:30)Aston Villa vs Norwich (15:00)Southampton vs Crystal Palace (15:00)Watford vs Burnley (15:00)Wolves vs Brighton (15:00)Leeds vs Man City (17:30)La LigaReal Madrid vs Espanyol (15:15)Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid (20:00)BundesligaBorussia Dortmund vs Bochum (14:30)Mainz vs Bayern Munich (14:30)Serie ANapoli vs Sassuolo (14:00)Which game are you looking forward to most?

Today's order of play 📺

Good afternoon football fans and a very warm welcome to&nbsp;GOAL's&nbsp;live matchday blog! strap yourselves in for another day of exciting action from the English to flight and the rest of Europe's major leagues as we provide you with all the main updates and talking points.Real Madrid are at centre stage, with Carlo Ancelotti's side set to welcome Espanyol to Santiago Bernabeu needing just a point to clinch their 35th La Liga title.In the Premier League, meanwhile, Liverpool can return to the top if they beat Newcastle in the early kick-off at St James' Park, but potentially only for a short while, with leaders and reigning champions Manchester City set to take in a trip to Leeds later in the day.Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are also in action across La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A fronts, with fireworks expected as we continue to edge towards the conclusion of a thrilling 2021-22 campaign.Stay tuned!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">19 - Leeds have conceded 19 Premier League goals to the two Manchester clubs this season (10 v Man City, nine v Man Utd), the most one side has ever conceded to the pair in a single top-flight campaign, overtaking Southampton's 18 last season. Roses. <a href="https://t.co/AgTDiISSFW">pic.twitter.com/AgTDiISSFW</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1520468079129542658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leeds' struggle against Manchester teams continue

Pep Guardiola is happy with Manchester City's "incredible result" against Leeds, but feels his side could have scored more than the four they fired past the home team."We knew coming here the way they play, we suffered a lot in the first half. But in the end we had control and could have scored more. An incredible result for us," he told Sky Sports."They are so fast up front. Today was so importanrt to make our chances to be champions again."We defended well and sometimes these type of games set-pieces become so important. With Nathan Ake on the pitch, we are so strong."

Guardiola: Man City could have scored more

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 - Man City have kept a clean sheet in each of their last five away Premier League games – their longest ever run of consecutive away clean sheets in their league history. Impervious. <a href="https://t.co/qcBTUB0Lm1">pic.twitter.com/qcBTUB0Lm1</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1520472300893745153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City make club history

Ferandinho gets in on the goals.Raheem Sterling skips through the defence but goes down and Leeds attempt to clear the danger.But Fernandinho stops the ball outside the box and goes on to fire into the net.

GOAL: Leeds 0-4 Manchester City

Leeds broke forward with a dangerous move.Raphinha cut in from the right and unleashed a shot, but his effort was blocked, sending it ove the bar and out for a corner.

Raphinha threatens

The second half between Leeds and Manchester City is underway.Pep Guardiola will be hoping for an improved performance from the Premier League leaders in the next 45 minutes.

Underway again at Elland Road

Leeds have been dealt a blow as Stuart Dallas has suffered a nasty looking injury while tackling Jack Grealish.The 31-year-old has had to be stretchered off at the end of the first half, with Daniel James coming on to replace him.

Dallas stretchered off

Leeds are putting Manchester City under some pressure.The Premier League leaders are finding it difficult to create clear cut chances at Elland Road.And the hosts are getting forward to create some danger, but they are having trouble with the final ball.

Leeds not making it easy for Man City

A dangerous moment in the early stages at Elland Road.Rodrigo charged through on goal as Manchester City were caught out at the back.But he took too many touches and the chance fizzled out before he could square to Raphinha.

Leeds threaten Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marcelo is now the most decorated Real Madrid player of all-time 🏆 Legend. <a href="https://t.co/srmVaVQQs3">pic.twitter.com/srmVaVQQs3</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://x.com/goal/status/1520438611006607362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Legend Marcelo gets another title

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 Three changes to the Starting XI, as Firpo, Struijk and Koch all start <a href="https://t.co/HSFfMFmX6o">pic.twitter.com/HSFfMFmX6o</a>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://x.com/LUFC/status/1520425243633926146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 📋💙 XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), Grealish, Jesus, Foden, Sterling SUBS | Steffen, Zinchenko, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Egan-Riley, Mbete, McAtee<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://x.com/HaysTechnology?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaysTechnology</a> <a href="https://t.co/RwjTQcuz8A">pic.twitter.com/RwjTQcuz8A</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://x.com/ManCity/status/1520425191964299265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Leeds vs Man City

Real Madrid are having a stroll at the Santiago Bernabeu.He combines with Vinicius Junior yet again to fire in from inside the box.

GOAL: Real Madrid 4-0 Espanyol

Aston Villa have doubled their lead in stoppage time.Danny Ings struck to make it 2-0 and confirm Norwich's relegation from the Premier League.

GOAL: Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich

Madrid thought they had extended their lead even further.Isco put the ball in the net with a first time effort after Karim Benzema cut back to find him in plenty of space in the box.A VAR check revealed an offside, however, and the goal had to be ruled out.

Real Madrid goal disallowed

Brighton are having a great time in Wolverhampton.A fine finish from Yves Bissouma has just given the visitors a 3-0 lead against Wolves.

GOAL: Wolves 0-3 Brighton

Burnley have scored twice in quick succession to take the lead against Watford.Jack Cork&nbsp;pulled the visitors level when he got on the end of a cross into the box and headed in.Minutes later, Josh Brownhill fired in to put them in the lead.

GOAL: Watford 1-2 Burnley

Marco Asensio has put Madrid further ahead.The home side hit on the counter attack and Camavinga feeds it through to Alonso and he sends it beyond the goalkeeper.

GOAL: Real Madrid 3-0 Espanyol

Bayern Munich have been beaten 3-1 by Mainz. It is the champions' first defeat in the Bundesliga since February, ending a 10 game unbeaten run.Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, were beaten by Bochum despite a hat-trick from Erling Haaland. The visitors scored twice in the last 10 minutes to win 4-3.

Full-time in the Bundesliga

Eberechi Eze has equalised for the visitors.He sent it low into the bottom of the net to cancel out Romeu's first-half effort.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">60: What a moment 🤩 Ebs arrives at the back post and half-volleys it through the legs of Forster 🔥 😇 1-1 🦅<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SOUCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOUCRY</a> <a href="https://t.co/aGwfUiw5fJ">https://t.co/aGwfUiw5fJ</a>— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://x.com/CPFC/status/1520422921746874369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL: Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace

Pantovic puts the visitors ahead!Just minutes after assisting Jurgen Locadia to tie things up, Pantovic has converted a penalty to make it 4-3 to Bochum.

GOAL: Borussia Dortmund 3-4 Bochum

Jurgen Locadia has scored for the visitors!The Dutch attacker's goal has tied things up and the two sides look set to share the points.

GOAL: Borussia Dortmund 3-3 Bochum

Norwich are trailing at Villa through an Ollie Watkins strike, however their seemingly inevitable relegation will be delayed, unless Burnley come back to win at Watford.Here are the rather binary scores at HT in the 3pm kick-offs:Aston Villa 1-0 NorwichSouthampton 1-0 Crystal PalaceWatford 1-0 BurnleyWolves 0-1 Brighton

Half-times in the Premier League

The Dominican Republic international is getting his chance with Karim Benzema rested today, but so far it is close but no cigar.He puts a header just wide following a fine Luka Modric ball. Madrid need a goal to settle their nerves.

Mariano missing chances

Raul de Tomas has missed two presentable chances in the Madrid area for the visitors at Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid still have the point they need for the title at the moment.

Espanyol going close

Dortmund are level at 2-2 with Bochum, while Bayern trail 2-1 at Mainz as the second halves get underway.Bayern may already be champions for the 10th year running, but manager Julian Nagelsmann is not impressed, making a double change at the interval.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Back underway, with two changes: ⬅️ <a href="https://x.com/leongoretzka_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leongoretzka_</a> ⬅️ Marcel Sabitzer ➡️ <a href="https://x.com/leroy_sane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leroy_sane</a> ➡️ <a href="https://x.com/JamalMusiala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamalMusiala</a> 🔴⚪ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/M05FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#M05FCB</a> 2-1 (46')— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://x.com/FCBayernEN/status/1520412098634915848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Back underway in Bundesliga

The Clarets looked to have a spot kick in their relegation fight with Watford, as Dwight McNeil goes down, however VAR shows the foul was outside the box, so a free kick is given instead.Elsewhere in the Prem, Southampton lead Crystal Palace 1-0 through an Oriol Romeu header, while Brighton have missed a penalty at Wolves - that is still 0-0.

Burnley denied penalty

Meanwhile, no goals at Santiago Bernabeu after around 15 minutes between Real Madrid and Espanyol.The visitors started the stronger against much changed Madrid, however the Blancos almost took the lead when a Mariano header struck the post.Reminder that a draw earns Madrid the Liga title.

Goalless at Real Madrid

Apologies for the delay in updates - the attention of the GOAL news desk was on the sad news that Mino Raiola, agent of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Erling Haaland and so many more, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mino-raiola-dies-agent-pogba-ibrahimovic-haaland/bltaaf730b01a776d5c" target="_blank">has died aged 54.</a>In the meantime, we have seen plenty of goals - Bayern have pulled one back at Mainz, obviously via Robert Lewandowski. Half time in Bundesliga: Mainz 2-1 Bayern Munich.A huge goal in the Premier League relegation battle meanwhile - Watford 1-0 Burnley. An own goal by James Tarkowski, inadvertently deflecting the ball in after Kucka's shot hit the bar.

Goals flying in

Here are the afternoon matches underway in the English top flight:Aston Villa v NorwichSouthampton v Crystal PalaceWatford v BurnleyWolves v BrightonNorwich will be relegated if they lose and Burnley win.

Four Premier League kick-offs underway

Turnaround for Dortmund!They were two down after eight minutes at home to Bochum, but a pair of Erling Haaland penalties have brought them level inside half an hour.

GOAL: Dortmund 2-2 Bochum (Haaland pen 30)

You can tell Bayern have sealed the title - they are practically on the beach already.Moussa Niakhate has doubled Mainz's lead.

GOAL: Mainz 2-0 Bayern Munich (Niakhate 27)

Madrid need only a point to secure the Liga title - but with a huge Champions League semi-final second leg this week, Carlo Ancelotti has rung the changes.They host Espanyol today, and you suspect this side should still be good enough to get at least a draw today.Madrid XI: Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Vallejo, Casemiro, Marcelo; Camavinga, Ceballos, Modric; Asensio, Mariano, Rodrygo

Lots of rotation for Real Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1985/86: 41 2019/20: 41 2021/22: 𝟰𝟮 A 🆕 club record for wins in all competitions during a single season 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/8fFvV5m0X6">pic.twitter.com/8fFvV5m0X6</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1520395723384176640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool set new club record

Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson expressed his delight after the final whistle at St James' Park, telling <a href="https://www.bt.com/sport" target="_blank">BT Sport</a>: "Newcastle worked really hard, they’re in fantastic shape. They’re in the top ten, so we knew it was going to be difficult. Luckily we got the goal and I don’t think they had too many chances after that. We had a few to kill the game off but we’re just happy with the three points."Joelinton was causing us a couple of problems early on, but in the second half I thought the lads were excellent against him. They started better than us but then we got a foothold in the game. We got the goal and we got a bit better after that."They didn’t have many chances. I thought the two centre-backs and Joe Gomez were different class. We’re blessed we’ve got everyone fit just now - maybe apart from Bobby [Firmino]. We made five changes today, but the lads that are coming in are putting in big performances. We need that between now and the end of the season."The Scot added on being back on top of the league:&nbsp;"We’ll see how long it lasts, but we just have to win our games."

Robertson on Liverpool being top: We'll see how long it lasts

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Liverpool take three crucial points from their trip to Newcastle and go back to the top of the league... Jurgen Klopp showing exactly how much that win meant to him 👊 <a href="https://t.co/2K5lBNet3F">pic.twitter.com/2K5lBNet3F</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1520394626032668675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watch: Liverpool celebrate crucial victory (UK only)

Liverpool's quadruple quest continues

Salah might have put Liverpool out of sight heading into the final five minutes, as the Egyptian raced through on-on-one against Dubravka, but his final touch let him down and allowed the keeper to swipe the ball from his feet at the last second.

Salah stopped in his tracks

Jota has been denied by Dubravka for a third time!The Reds forward cut in from the left this time and showed good feet to open up a shooting opportunity, but Dubravka was once again equal to his shot as he pushed the ball out for a corner.

Jota still can't find a way past Dubravka

Salah was very nearly able to knock the ball into an empty net in his first action of the game after great work on the left from Diaz.The winger cut inside before firing goalwards, and his deflected effort looked set to reach Salah at the far post, only for Dubravka to just get a glove on the ball and clear up the danger.

Salah close to making instant impact!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">69' - Double change for the Reds. Mane and Henderson are replaced by Salah and Fabinho. [0-1]<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NEWLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWLIV</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1520386734051184642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Salah & Fabinho come on for Liverpool

Liverpool could end up being made to pay for their wasteful finishing, with Mane the most guilty party as he has once again missed a clear sight of goal.The Senegal international looked well placed to fire the ball home at the near post after being set up nicely by Joe Gomez about six yards out, but his effort flew wide of the post.Newcastle still alive!

Huge chance goes begging for Mane!

Dubravka has made a number of important saves to keep Newcastle in this game, the latest of which has seen him keep out Jota once again.The striker raced to meet a searching through ball on the far side of the box and got their first ahead of the Magpies keeper, but he was able to palm his shot back into the play before catching a follow-up effort.

Dubravka rescues Newcastle again

Jota is driving Liverpool forward at the start of the second half, and has set up Diaz for a decent chance to double the scoring.The Portuguese broke quickly from midfield before finding Diaz on the far side of the box, but the winger saw his shot blocked by a Newcastle defender.

Jota leading Liverpool's charge

Liverpool almost go straight up the other end to score themselves! Jordan Henderson whipped in a lovely first time cross from the right which was met by Jota, but his header was smartly pushed over for a corner by Dubravka.

Dubravka keeps out Jota!

Newcastle have the ball in the net but the referee has flagged for offside!Miguel Almiron wriggled past Liverpool keeper Alisson after being put through and managed to shift his body and fire the ball into the net, but replays showed that he was way beyond the last defender when the ball was initially played.Good line from the Reds!

Goal disallowed!

Liverpool really should be 2-0 up but Sadio Mane has missed a golden chance! The Senegal star was picked out in acres of space by Luis Diaz after a swift counter-attack, and he had only Martin Dubravka to beat in the Newcastle net.Mane's finish was too tame, though, and ended up in the clutches of a grateful Dubravka as the hosts remain well in this contest.

Mane blows big chance to double Liverpool's advantage

Virgil van Dijk has just squandered Liverpool's best chance of the opening 10 minutes!The Dutchman found space in the box to meet a corner from the right hand side, but miscued his volleyed shot and the ball went sailing harmlessly over the crossbar.

Van Dijk blazes over from a corner

Newcastle have got straight onto the front foot here, with Allan Saint-Maximin, Joe Willock and Joelinton all looking to run at the Liverpool defence.

Newcastle start brightly

Klopp has explained his decision to drop Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Thiago to the bench for their latest important fixture in the Premier League title race.The German told <a href="https://www.bt.com/sport" target="_blank">BT Sport</a> prior to the Newcastle game: "We could’ve changed even more but it's then about rhythm, about stability as well so that everybody knows exactly what the other one is doing. So that’s why that’s the line-up."When you make five changes, then you obviously have a good squad. We have to do it due to the period we are in."

Klopp explains changes

Klopp surprised Liverpool fans by signing a new four-year contract on Thursday, which will ensure he remains at Anfield until 2026."This club offers a lot. I'm very happy about it. For me, at this moment in time, it's the perfect place to be," he said after the announcement."They are building a stand again, which is just a sign they never stop trying to develop the situation."We have to prepare the little things ready for the future. We want to be special as a club."The German will hope that his team can celebrate with three points against Newcastle and make it 12 wins from their last 14 games, but the hosts are in great form themselves after four successive victories.

Will Reds celebrate Klopp's new deal in style?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Out for <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NEWLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWLIV</a> warm-ups 💪 <a href="https://t.co/Y1JRZLe56L">pic.twitter.com/Y1JRZLe56L</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1520359069873287169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool stars warm up at St James' Park

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe does not feel his side will have a better chance of getting a result in light of Klopp's surprise line-up."I don't think there is such a thing as weak Liverpool side, we know it will be a difficult game and are ready for the best Liverpool," Howe told <a href="https://www.bt.com/sport" target="_self">BT Sport</a> ahead of kick-off."The main thing for us is our performance, we have set very high standards in recent weeks - we don't want to drop below those. the commitment from the team has been there. hopefully we can show what we can do on the ball as well."We have really enjoyed it, it is different for us but we have enjoyed the area - it has been long hours, hard work, but we have tried to embrace everything to do with Newcastle and it is a pleasure to play here."

Howe: No such thing as a weak Liverpool side

Jurgen Klopp has already raised a few eyebrows this afternoon by naming Liverpool's top scorer Mohamed Salah on the bench for the Newcastle game.The Egyptian, who has 22 Premier League goals to his name this term, has been rested after starting the Reds' 2-0 Champions League semi-final win over Villarreal in midweek.Diogo Jota comes in for Salah, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago have also been dropped to the bench.

Can Liverpool beat Newcastle without Salah?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚫ TEAM NEWS 🔴 Our line-up for today’s meeting with <a href="https://x.com/NUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NUFC</a>! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NEWLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWLIV</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1520349755804733442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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