Daily News Summary: Edgy Arsenal reach UEL semis; Bayern set to name Kovac as new boss

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TOP HEADLINE

CSKA 2-2 Arsenal (agg 3-6): Gunners go through to UEL semifinals as Welbeck scores decider

Arsenal are through to the Europa League semi-finals after surviving an almighty scare to advance past CSKA Moscow on Thursday night at the VEB Stadium.

Frankfurt boss Niko Kovac set to be named new Bayern Munich manager

Bayern Munich are set to appoint former player Niko Kovac as their new manager.

Champions League semi-final guide: Which teams have qualified and when to watch the draw?

Champions League quarter-final saw the Italian's bring the fireworks to their second-leg clashes with Roma sending Barcelona out of the European competition.

Sporting CP 1-0 Atletico: Simeone's side advance to UEL semi-finals despite defeat

Atletico Madrid are through to the semi finals of the Europa League despite suffering a 1-0 defeat by Sporting Lisbon. 

MEDIA REACTIONS

'Robbery of the century': Barcelona press react to Madrid vs Juventus

'Real Madrid go through to the semi-finals loyal to their style, with a doubtful penalty in the 93rd minute,' wrote Mundo Deportivo after the UCL quarter-final.

Italian and Spanish newspapers react to Real Madrid's dramatic aggregate win over Juventus

Few games end in such a dramatic finale but with a last minute penalty knocking Juventus out of the Champions League, the Italian media condemned a 'robbery' on the Serie A leaders.

MATCH REPORTS

Salzburg 4-1 Lazio (agg 6-5): Austrians score THREE goals in FOUR minutes

Red Bull Salzburg came from behind to earn a stunning 4-1 victory that secured an unlikely Europa League semi-final berth at the expense of Lazio.

Marseille 5-2 RB Leipzig (5-3 agg): Dimitri Payet scores stunner

Marseille booked their place in the final four of the Europa League in dramatic fashion on Thursday night as they edged past RB Leipzig after a thrilling second-leg lit up by Dimitri Payet.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester City, PSG all added to ICC 2018

The organisers of the International Champions Cup have announced the latest raft of clubs to be included in the tournament

Buffon reportedly risks being handed a domestic ban for his outbursts

Gianluigi Buffon reportedly risks being handed a domestic ban for his outbursts after Juventus’ defeat to Real Madrid.

WHAT THEY SAY

Tacconi: ‘if I was Gigi Buffon, I’d have punched his face in…’

Former Juventus goalkeeper Stefano Tacconi launches an extraordinary attack on Michael Oliver - ‘if I was Gigi Buffon, I’d have punched his face in…’

Ivan Rakitic aiming for Copa del Rey final after hand surgery

Barcelona will have to make do without Ivan Rakitic for the games against Valencia and Celta Vigo after the midfielder underwent an operation on his hand.

Ramsey shows off gruesome gash sustained against CSKA Moscow

Aaron Ramsey revealed the extent of the injury he sustained during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with CSKA Moscow, which saw the Gunners qualify for the Europa League semi-finals.

Even the referees can't agree on whether Benatia fouled Vazquez

While they may never agree among themselves, one thing football fans seek from referees is consistency and it is clear that officials from around the world cannot come to one conclusion on the penalty that sent Real Madrid to the Champions League semi-finals.

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

So all of a sudden it's Messi's fault?

Barcelona's elimination against Roma will be analysed intensely and there will be many people to blame for it. There are obviously lots of culprits, but to try to say Lionel Messi is responsible for this is a joke.

Messi needs help and 5 things Barcelona must do following Roman collapse

A look at where it all went wrong for Ernesto Valverde's side in the Italian capital and how the problems can be addressed to avoid a repeat next term

The English referee who was brave enough to last-minute penalty and send off Buffon at end

English referee Michael Oliver dominated headlines on Thursday morning following two bold decisions in the closing moments of the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus.

Where would Real be in the Champions League without Cristiano Ronaldo's goals?

In a hypothetical unprecedented computer failure, all of Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League data has been deleted, but where would that leave Real Madrid?

The longest penalty attempt in the world

Michael Oliver signalled for a Real Madrid penalty in the 93rd minute, but it would take until 96:55 for Cristiano Ronaldo to finally take his shot.

Real Madrid will rewrite Barcelona's European dominance

Right now, after seeing their team lose a three goal difference against a second-tier European rival, there are few things that can console any Barcelona supporters, more so if Real Madrid go on to 'three peat' and consign the Catalans' achievements in the competition over the last 10 years to the scrap heap.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

PSG have 'opened talks' with Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois over summer move (RMC)

PSG have begun negotiations with Chelsea No 1 Thibaut Courtois over a move to Ligue 1 this summer.

Transfer news & rumours: PSG target Benzema move

Takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond

The first signings Thomas Tuchel is planning for Paris Saint-Germain

Thomas Tuchel, who is set to replace Unai Emery as Paris Saint-Germain coach this season, has already started to design the team he wants at the Parc des Princes. The German coach wants to return to his former club, Borussia Dortmund, for Raphael Guerreiro and Julian Weigl.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Legendary hug - Emotional moment between Ronaldo & Buffon after thrilling UCL clash