FLOP OF THE WEEK: Newcastle United (Premier League).
Just when things were looking good and on the up, Newcastle United had to beat Aston Villa to improve their chances of remaining in the Premier League but they went on to play a laboured draw against the team tagged the whipping boys of the league. This result has put Newcastle in a situation where they could get relegated even before the last day unless fortune favours them.
GOAL OF THE WEEK: Whabi Khazri (Sunderland).
In a game where Sunderland needed a positive result to continue their push to remain in the Premier League, this lad comes up with a goal fit enough to see again again again and again. Chelsea cleared a corner and it was all like a ping pong contest were Chelsea kept clearing and Sunderland kept keeping the ball alive till it fell to Khazri who hit a stinging volley that went through Courtois and rattled the net.
SAVE OF THE WEEK: Jan Oblak (Atletico).
The 23 year old has been class all season breaking records and has been key to Atletico's season.
Jose Gimenez was at fault for a penalty conceded by Atletico and Thomas Muller stepped up to take. Oblak guessed the right way and saved the penalty but it was the follow up that was breathe taking, how he immediately stood up to deny Bayern Munich.
MATCH OF THE WEEK: Lyon V Monaco (Ligue 1).
This was a battle to find who is second best in the French League and it was expected to be an interesting affair and we got a football match.
First-Half, Lyon took an early lead as Rachid Ghezzal put them 1-0 up in 3 minutes, 5 minutes later it was 2-0. Alex Lacazette his 20th goal of the season. Lyon were in total control and the ship was sailing their way when Monaco striker got himself sent-off in the 23rd minute. Lyon scored their 3rd goal in the 34th minute as Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa got in the goals for his new club. A minute after Lacazette got his brace after a fine move from the Lyon attack. 4-0. Veteran Ricardo Carvalho got a goal back for Monaco but it was a mere consolation. First-Half finished 4-1.
Second-Half: The same momentum were in the Lyon players and they did not stop scoring. Yanga-Mbiwa got his second on the night to make it 5-1 and Lacazette completed his hat-trick to make it 6-1. A cameo appearance from Nabil Fekir was another present for the Lyon faithful, full-time score 6-1.
MANAGER OF THE WEEK: Sam Allardyce (Sunderland)
Big Sam, that is what he's known as in the country and he was a bit subdued in helping his team beat Chelsea 3-2 which has seen them climb out of the relegation zone. The main thing for them on the day was that they kept moving, fighting and going for the win. They never let their heads down even though they were trailing twice in the game. Now it's all in their hands to remain in the Premier League.
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Bayern Munich (Bundesliga).
Bayern Munich last weekend won their 4th Bundesliga title in a row which is a league record. The German superior did the norm as they beat Ingolstadt 2-1 to clinch the title.
COMBINED TEAM OF THE WEEK:
GK: Vito Mannone (Sunderland).
The goalie was on top form as he stopped Chelsea from getting an equaliser which resulted to a priceless win and 3 points which saw Sunderland get out of the drop zone and be in pole position to remain in the Premier League.
RB: Juanfran (Atletico)
The full-back was sound on the night as he limited Frank Ribery from doing his norm. Juanfran has been a key member of Coach Simeone's squad and we're sure the final of the Champions League will be another classic.
CB: Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (Lyon).
The center-halve got a brace in Lyon's 6-1 drubbing of AS Monaco. Mapou was also solid at the back for his team as they have now claimed 2nd place in Ligue 1.
CB: Diego Godin (Atletico).
He came back at the perfect time for Atletico and he put up a defensive masterclass as Atletico qualified for the finals of the Uefa Champions League, where they would play their city rivals Real Madrid.
LB: Christian Fuchs (Leicester City).
The Premier League winner was a menace for Everton attacking wise and defensively, he always looked like he could get a goal but was unlucky on coronation day.
CM: Andy King (Leicester City).
You could call him a Legend as he has stuck by Leicester since they've been in the trenches. He is the first player to win the League 1, Championship and Premier League with one club. He scored and assisted another as Leicester showed Everton who's boss in their 3-1 win. Well you a King for a coronation.
CM: Steven Davis (Southampton).
The Northern Ireland captain scored both goals as Southampton beat Tottenham at the lane as they push for an Europa League place. The game finished 2-1 and Southampton are now 6th.
LW: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
CR7 was back amongst the goals as he scored a brace in Madrid's 3-2 win over Valencia as they look to pip the title from Barcelona on the last LA LIGA matchday.
RW: Isaac Cuenca (Granada).
The former Barcelona was on song as he helped Granada remain in the La Liga for another season by scoring a brace in his team's 4-1 away win versus Sevilla.
ST: Luis Suarez (Barcelona).
The man is a beast this season and he continued to show his class as he scored a brace in Barcelona's derby win against Espanyol. Barcelona beat Espanyol 5-0 and Suarez helped to keep his team top of the league, plus 50 goals in 48 games is not a bad return.
ST: Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon).
A hat-trick against Monaco in Lyon's 6-1 drubbing has kept Lyon firm position of 2nd place in French Ligue 1. Lacazette now has scored 23 goals in 42 games this season, two season wonder.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon).
People say France will miss Benzema in the Euros, but when you see the likes of Giroud, Martial, Gignac and Lacazette you might want to change your mind. Lacazette looks like an up and coming Karim Benzema. He has pace, quick feet and can score goals. With form like this, a place in the French squad is cue for the 24 year old.
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