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UCL preview: Will Bayern Cruise Into The Semis?

Bayern Munich host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter‑final second leg, holding a 2–1 advantage after beating the Spanish giants at the Bernabéu.  

The German champions are in strong form and unbeaten at home in Europe this season, while Real are under pressure after stuttering domestically.  

Bayern are favourites to reach their first semi‑final since 2020, but Real Madrid’s European pedigree keeps the tie finely balanced.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says their match against Bayern Munich will define the club’s season.

With Real trailing 2-1 on aggregate, Bellingham admits the clash is an “all‑or‑nothing” moment for silverware hopes.

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says his side are ready to finally win the Champions League after knocking out Barcelona to reach the semi‑finals.

Despite losing the second leg 2–1, Atletico progressed 3–2 on aggregate and will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon next.

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Lee Zii Jia is refusing to rule out Malaysia’s chances of winning this year's Thomas Cup, as reckons the team can pull off shock results.  

This, as the national squad chase their first Thomas Cup title since 1992.

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And Danish badminton giant Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement

He ends a career that saw him win two Olympic medals, two world titles and one Thomas Cup crown.