The Daily Football Briefing

Bayer Leverkusen somehow keep their historic unbeaten run going. Seb Stafford-Bloor on why Leverkusen are the comeback kings. It’s a Greek tragedy for Aston Villa. Jacob Tanswell reacts to Villa’s exit from the Europa Conference League. And can Arsenal take the title race to the final weekend? James McNicholas has the Gunners perspective, Carl Anka with the Manchester United one. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Madrid summon Champions League magic again. Dermot Corrigan was at the Santiago Bernabeu for a memorable night. Bayern Munich collapse late. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to Bayern’s blown lead. James Horncastle speculates whether Roma can replicate a European comeback. And can Villa turn it around in Europe? Jacob Tanswell sets the scene. Host: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dortmund make the Champions League Final. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to the achievement and contemplates if Bayern Munich can make it an all-German final. No dream end for Mbappe at PSG. Peter Rutzler was at the Parc des Princes for Mbappe’s last likely Champions League game for PSG. Will it Real Madrid or Bayern Munich joining Dortmund? Guillermo Rai sets the scene. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An incredible night for Crystal Palace. Rather less for Manchester United… Carl Anka was at Selhurst Park for United’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Palace. Julien Lopetegui agrees terms with West Ham. David Ornstein has the latest. And Everton aren’t out of trouble yet… Host: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Chelsea qualify for Europe? Liam Twomey on what has changed with Chelsea as they make a push for the Europa Conference League. Arsenal and Manchester City continue to push for the title as Tottenham continue to crumble. Jack Pitt-Brooke reacts to Spurs' 4-2 defeat to Liverpool. Real Madrid are crowned, but not satisfied. Guillermo Rai explains why the La Liga champions are not celebrating too much. And more twists and turns in the WSL title race. Jessy Parker Humphreys on what’s on the line as the season winds down. Host: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spurs’ Champions League hopes fade. Liam Twomey and Charlie Eccleshare were at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 2-0 win. Villa lose a thriller in Europe. Jacob Tanswell tells us what went wrong for Unai Emery’s side. And can Liverpool lift the gloom ahead of Klopp’s farewell? Tom Williams explains. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dortmund have the edge against PSG. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about the many chances created by Dortmund. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch PSG hit the post multiple times. Can Roma be the team to stop Bayer Leverkusen? James Horncastle is in Italy for the Europa League semifinal. And Emma Hayes’ farewell trophy charge takes another hit. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Chelsea’s wild 4-3 loss to Liverpool. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinicius Junior stars for Real at Bayern. Dermot Corrigan and Mark Carey react to an enthralling first leg in Munich. Can Dortmund stop Mbappe tonight? Seb Stafford Bloor works out how they might. As Peter Rutzler wonders if PSG might feel any added pressure now it's the Champions League semi finals. Plus Ipswich need a point to reach the Premier League, Manchester United make more boardroom changes, and Howard Webb says Forest should have had a penalty. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salah is staying at Liverpool. David Ornstein has the exclusive. Join 'The Insiders' here Familiar foes kick-off the Champions League semi-finals. Mark Carey gears us up for Bayern Munich v Real Madrid. Premier League clubs say yes to a squad cost cap. Matt Slater explains the potential change in the way clubs fund their squads. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal hang on to beat North London rivals Spurs. We hear reaction from Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare. Manchester City are victorious too. Sam Lee was at the City Ground. And who will Barcelona meet in the Women's Champions League Final? Jessy Parker Humphreys on the thrilling semifinals. Host: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City win as the Premier League’s top two edge clear. Tim Spiers watched the three title contenders this week and gives his verdict. Will the feel-good factor continue for Villa? Jacob Tanswell on Aston Villa’s chase for a top-four finish. Plus, David Ornstein has the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth. And it’s Champions League crunch time for Emma Hayes. Sophie Penney previews the second legs of the Women’s Champions League semifinals. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool lose the derby and their title hopes? Paddy Boyland was on hand to watch Everton win their first home Merseyside derby since 2010. As James Pearce explains what went wrong for Liverpool - and where they're at with their manager search. Plus, which manager has decided to stay? Pol Ballus has the details. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal smash five past Chelsea and go three clear at the top of the Premier League. Art de Roche and Liam Twomey watched the demolition unfold at the Emirates. Liverpool look to Feyenoord's head coach Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor. James Pearce has the story. While Aston Villa look to create a dynasty as Unai Emery signs on for more. David Ornstein broke the news. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Ham speak to Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim. David Ornstein broke the story. Inter seal their 20th Scudetto, beating city rivals Milan in the process. James Horncastle is in Milan for to watch history take place. The FA investigate that Nottingham Forest social media post. Nnamdi Onyeagwara brings us up to date on the many statements. Can Chelsea trip up title hopefuls Arsenal? Amy Lawrence and Liam Twomey preview tonight's London derby. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United are on to the FA Cup final after surviving a scare. Mark Critchley was at Wembley. Plenty of drama between Everton and Nottingham Forest. Paddy Boyland reacts to 3 huge points for the Toffees. Meanwhile Tim Spiers makes sense of Forest’s public statement. And, late goals in El Clasico. Dermot Corrigan explains the different directions of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Host: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool win in Italy but bow out of Europe. Andy Jones was in Bergamo for the end of Klopp’s European journey with Liverpool. Can Chelsea shock City in the Cup? Adrian Clarke, Charlie Eccleshare and Duncan Alexander think Chelsea have the right pieces. And tired Real Madrid prepare for El Clasico. Guillermo Rai on how Real Madrid will approach playing Barcelona. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The double-treble dream is over for City, as Real Madrid win on penalties. Guillermo Rai and Sam Lee analyse the modern Clasico at the Etihad. Arsenal bow out to Bayern. Raphael Honigstein and James McNicholas were at the Allianz to watch a tight match end in the Germans' favour. Can Liverpool regain some much needed momentum? Simon Hughes looks at how the Reds might go about turning things around in Bergamo against Atalanta. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paris knock Barcelona out of the Champions League. Peter Rutzler and Pol Ballus were at the Estadi Olímpic for all the drama. Dortmund outperform Atletico to progress. Seb Stafford-Bloor on Dortmund’s thrilling comeback. Plus, why Arsenal have a left back problem. James McNicholas tells us the best way to approach defending Leroy Sane tonight. And have Real Madrid learned from their heavy defeat to City last season? Alvaro Romeo answered that question. Host: Abi Paterson Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palmer hits four and Chelsea smash six. Simon Johnson was on hand to watch the latest star showing by the Chelsea forward - even if there were some penalty antics again from the Blues' players. Everton officially appeal that second points deduction. Jacob Whitehead brings us up to date on the latest surrounding the Toffees' precarious situation. Could Xavi stay on at Barca? Dermot Corrigan has the answer ahead of their Champions League tie with PSG. Can Dortmund turn it around against Atleti? Seb Stafford Bloor predicts it'll be hard for the German side to make it to the semi-finals. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal are haunted by Villa and Emery again. James McNicholas was at the Emirates for Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Jurgen Klopp's victorious send off took a big hit. James Pearce reacts to a devastating 1-0 loss for Liverpool. And, celebrations in Leverkusen. Seb Stafford-Bloor was amongst the sea of fans and celebrations as Bayer Leverkusen win their first ever Bundesliga title. Host: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices