Daily Summary
LAFC won 1-0 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals against Inter Miami, while VfB Stuttgart advanced to the German Cup final for the first time in 12 years with a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti testified in a tax fraud trial, denying any deliberate wrongdoing over image rights payments, though he faces serious legal penalties. Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick urged his team to stay focused despite a Copa del Rey win over Atletico Madrid and growing treble talks, as the club now leads LaLiga and prepares for challenging upcoming matches.
VfB Stuttgart Advances to German Cup Final with 3-1 Triumph over RB Leipzig
VfB Stuttgart beat RB Leipzig 3-1 on April 2, 2025, to reach the German Cup final for the first time in 12 years, with decisive goals from Angelo Stiller, Nick Woltemade, and Jamie Leweling.
Carlo Ancelotti Denies Fraudulent Intent in Tax Trial
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti testified on April 2, 2025, denying any intent to commit tax fraud over alleged misdeclarations for 2014 and 2015, stating he merely followed the club's suggested payment structure.
LAFC Secures 1-0 Win Over Inter Miami in CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals
LAFC secured a 1-0 win over Inter Miami on April 2, 2025 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, with Nathan Ordaz’s strike proving to be the match-winner.
Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick Urges Caution Amid Treble Talk
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick urged the squad to stay focused amid growing treble talk after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid secured their Copa del Rey final spot.