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Hansi Flick close to signing new Barcelona contract - sources Hansi Flick close to signing new Barcelona contract - sources

Hansi Flick is close to extending his contract with Barcelona after his agent Pini Zahavi met with club president Joan Laporta on Thursday to finalise details.

USMNT, Atlético Madrid's Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks from World Cup USMNT, Atlético Madrid's Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks from World Cup

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks before the World Cup, his club Atlético Madrid said on Thursday.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé back training, likely to return for Clásico - sources Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé back training, likely to return for Clásico - sources

Kylian Mbappé took part in some of Thursday's training session and sources have told ESPN that there is hope regarding the Frenchman's chances of finally being part of the squad for the clash with Barcelona on Sunday.

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde taken to hospital after second Aurélien Tchouaméni fight - sources Real Madrid's Federico Valverde taken to hospital after second Aurélien Tchouaméni fight - sources

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde had to be taken to hospital after getting into a fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni just three days before El Clasico, sources have told ESPN.

Marquinhos hails PSG work-ethic after reaching second straight Champions League final Marquinhos hails PSG work-ethic after reaching second straight Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has highlighted his team's worth ethic after reaching the Champions League final for a second straight season.

UCL stats: Kvaratskhelia's record seven-game streak, Dembélé's 16 goal contributions, Arsenal unbeaten in 14 UCL stats: Kvaratskhelia's record seven-game streak, Dembélé's 16 goal contributions, Arsenal unbeaten in 14

ESPN brings you the best stats from the UEFA Champions League semifinal first legs.