The weekend delivered exciting action across football leagues in Europe, the NBA, and the NCAA, with major results impacting title races, relegation battles, and tournament seedings.
Premier League drama unfolded as Manchester City dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Brighton, allowing Arsenal to capitalize with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea. Manchester United put in a commanding performance, securing a 3-0 win against Leicester, with Bruno Fernandes leading the way. Tottenham suffered a blow in their top-four pursuit, losing 2-0 to Fulham. Meanwhile, Newcastle ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final.
In La Liga, Real Madrid held firm in the title race with a 2-1 away win over Villarreal, while Barcelona mounted an impressive comeback to beat Atlético Madrid 4-2. Girona’s 1-1 draw with Valencia slowed their momentum, while Mallorca edged Espanyol 2-1 to boost their survival hopes.
The Bundesliga saw another setback for Bayern Munich as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Berlin. Bayer Leverkusen continued their strong season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Stuttgart, while RB Leipzig took control of their Champions League push by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
In Serie A, Inter Milan secured a crucial 2-0 win over Atalanta to strengthen their title ambitions. AC Milan kept up with a 2-1 victory over Como, while Juventus suffered a shocking 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina, denting their Champions League qualification hopes. Bologna stunned Lazio with a 5-0 demolition, shaking up the battle for European spots.
Over in the Eredivisie, PSV continued their dominant campaign with a 3-0 win against Waalwijk, while Feyenoord thrashed Twente 6-2. Ajax was held to a 2-2 draw by AZ Alkmaar, missing an opportunity to close the gap at the top.
The NBA saw thrilling contests as the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-113, while the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Indiana Pacers 126-119 in a high-scoring affair. The Golden State Warriors held off the Knicks 97-94, and the Lakers secured a comfortable 107-96 win over the Phoenix Suns, with LeBron James playing a key role.
In NCAA basketball, Houston defeated Arizona 72-64 to solidify their top-seed position for March Madness. Duke continued their strong run with a 73-62 victory over Louisville, while Michigan grabbed a gritty 59-53 win over Wisconsin to boost their tournament chances.
With league races heating up and teams fighting for silverware and qualification spots, the season is entering a critical phase.
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