Erik ten Hag’s men must win at Selhurst Park to maintain their advantage in race for European spots
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin played Real Madrid as many times as it fired its coach this season. The Bundesliga team trying to avoid relegation dismissed its second coach on Monday. Nenad Bjelica was let go and Marco Grote reappointed on an interim basis. Long-time favorite Urs Fischer was fired in November. He and Bjelica arguably paid the price for over-ambition after Union surprisingly clinched Champions League qualification last season. The two games against Madrid — the glamorous 14-time Euro
Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a bodycam at Selhurst Park, though fans will not have access to the footage
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to stay with Sporting Lisbon after leading the club to its second Portuguese league title in four seasons. Amorim has been linked with moves to clubs including Liverpool, but he said he does not intend to leave. His contract expires in 2026. “I'll stay with Sporting,” he said. “I have a contract and this is a special moment for me and for the club. We will try to win a third title together.” Sporting clinched the league on Sunday after Benfi