Daily News Summary: Real knock Bayern out to reach UCL final; Mane returns to Reds squad

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TOP HEADLINES

Real 2-2 Bayern (agg 4-3): Benzema double sends Zidane's side to 3rd straight UCL final

Real Madrid squeezed into another Champions League final after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night at the Bernabeu, going through 4-3 on aggregate.

Sadio Mane returns as Liverpool confirm 23-man squad for Roma clash

Jurgen Klopp has named a 23-man squad for Liverpool's Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma.

AWARDS

Lionel Messi wins All Football Player of the Week award

Lionel Messi received the most votes from the users of All Football.

De Gea overtakes Ronaldo with record-breaking fourth Man Utd Player of the Year prize

The Spanish goalkeeper has now taken the award in four of the last five years, becoming the most decorated recipient of the gong in Red Devils history.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah wins Football Writers' Player of the Year award

Mohamed Salah has claimed a personal double by adding the Football Writers' Player of the Year award to the PFA gong he won two weeks ago.

Iwobi, Salah, Aubameyang, Ndidi and others win big at Best of Africa Awards

The players, of African origin, were celebrated at the BOA Awards, held in London on Monday evening

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Zidane: The king of Champions League knock-out ties

When Zinedine Zidane took over at Real Madrid on January 5th, 2016, he claimed that everything would turn out fine and in fact that day began the club's reign in Europe under the Frenchman.

Ronaldo passes Xavi to set another Champions League record

The Real Madrid star passed the Barcelona legend with his 152nd appearance in the competition.

All Football Power Rankings of the Week (May 1, 2018): Barca back on top as Real rank 2nd

Hello again! We organize clubs of Europe's top 5 leagues into an order that reflects the up-to-the-minute hierarchy every Tuesday. 

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Barcelona willing to loan Dembele to Atletico in order to get Griezmann (MD)

The Camp Nou board are considering tempting Atlético into parting with the France striker by offering his international teammate on loan.

Juventus eyeing up '£43m reunion with Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata' (Tuttosport)

Juventus are plotting a return for Chelsea's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata following his underwhelming debut season at Stamford Bridge.

Chinese side Shandong Luneng rule out move for Arsenal boss Wenger

Arsene Wenger will not be taking over at Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng when he leaves Arsenal at the end of the season.

WHAT THEY SAY

'I want to win everything' - Harry Kane ready to hunt down Mo Salah in Golden Boot race

Harry Kane has insisted he is fully fit and has not given up hope of usurping Liverpool's Mo Salah to claim the Premier League Golden Boot for a third season in a row.

Real Madrid signing Neymar is currently impossible, says Brazilian legend Ronaldo

The summer transfer window is fast approaching although talk of Real Madrid pulling off a deal for Neymar isn't realistic, according to Ronaldo Nazario.

Marcelo admits handball against Bayern as Madrid rob them again

Real Madrid defender Marcelo admitted he had committed a handball during his side's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, an incident which led to Zinedine Zidane's side scraping through to the final 4-3 on aggregate.

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng incredulous over penalty refusal

Jerome Boateng was unavailable for Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid - but that did not stop him giving grief to the referee.

Dejan Lovren takes dig at Harry Kane by calling him 'Mr Touch'

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has taken a dig at Tottenham striker Harry Kane by calling him 'Mr Touch' in response to Mohamed Salah's Instagram post.

Oliver Kahn: "The same thing that happened to Ulreich happened to me"

Oliver Kahn, the legendary former goalkeeper for Germany and Bayern Munich, gave his opinion on Sven Ulreich's nightmare error against Real Madrid which led to Karim Benzema scoring the goal that eventually sent Zinedine Zidane's side to the final at Bayern's expense.

Heynckes: Real Madrid can thank Keylor for their qualification

Although he was disappointed that his Bayern Munich side were eliminated at the Champions League semi final stage, Jupp Heynckes congratulated Keylor Navas on his performance, which gave Real the platform to progress to the final in Kiev.

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Redemption for Benzema, Ronaldo a passenger... Talking points from Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern

Much maligned striker Karim Benzema was Real Madrid’s hero as he scored twice to help them reach the Champions League final for the third year running, at the expense of an unlucky Bayern Munich.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

The LAST step to Kiev! Real Madrid & Bayern will fight for a final spot at Bernabeu

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

20:45 UCL semis  Roma vs Liverpool