Game Recaps

"If it's not a banger, don't count it" — Federico Valverde, probably.

Just days after a gut-wrenching Champions League quarterfinal exit at the hands of Arsenal, Real Madrid found redemption in dramatic fashion at the Santiago Bernabéu after Federico Valverde fired home a thunderous volley in the dying minutes to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resolute Athletic Bilbao side, reigniting hopes in the LaLiga title race.

LaLiga leaders Barcelona fought back from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a rollercoaster encounter on Saturday, with a stoppage-time penalty by Raphinha extending their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table to seven points.

With the score tied at 3-3 after Celta's Borja Iglesias netted a hat-trick, the game seemed to be heading for a draw when Dani Olmo won a penalty deep into added time and Raphinha stepped up to score and seal the three points.

Raphinha vs Celta Vigo

Two Lionel Messi goals vs LAFC helped lead Inter Miami to a miraculous 3-1 victory (3-2 on aggregate) to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Wednesday night’s game at Chase Stadium was packed with drama from start to finish with the Herons’ superstar striking twice.

Messi goals vs LAFC

With Inter Miami needing three goals due to an early LAFC away goal, Messi jumpstarted the comeback with a sensational finish in the 35th minute.

Imperious Barcelona thumped visitors Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday after Robert Lewandowski netted twice against his old club to earn the Catalans a sizeable lead ahead of next week's return visit to Germany.

Barcelona vs Dortmund highlights

Two unbelievable Declan Rice free kicks vs Real Madrid stunned the Spanish giants and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as Arsenal soared to a 3-0 victory in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal.

After a relatively quiet first half, Rice sent the crowd inside Emirates Stadium into a frenzy with a marvelous bending free kick in the 58th minute. The ball bent so far around the wall it was reminiscent of Roberto Carlos’ free kick vs. France in 1997.

Declan Rice free kicks vs Real Madrid

Inter Miami faced a thrilling test against Toronto FC on Sunday night, where Lionel Messi once again proved his mettle in a crucial moment.

With his side on the brink of their first loss of the 2025 MLS season, Messi stepped up to deliver a spectacular equalizer, securing a 1-1 draw and preserving Miami's unbeaten run.

Trinity Rodman made her first appearance for the United States women’s national team since last summer’s Paris Olympics and marked her return with a goal just five minutes into the USWNT’s 2-0 victory vs. Brazil on Saturday at SoFi Stadium.

The Rodman goal vs Brazil saw the “Triple Espresso” member score with a composed finish from close range following a perfect ball from Alyssa Thompson.

Trinity Rodman goal vs Brazil

Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit against Real Sociedad to reach the Copa del Rey final after an extra-time header by substitute Antonio Rüdiger secured a barnstorming 4-4 draw on Tuesday for a 5-4 aggregate win.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad highlights

The visitors gave Real Madrid a scare as they grabbed the lead through Ander Barrenetxea in the 16th minute but a lovely dinked effort by Endrick levelled the score 15 minutes later.

A brilliant Lionel Messi goal vs Philadelphia Union helped Inter Miami secure a 2-1 victory and showed that the Argentine’s influence on the field is immense.

Messi, who is recovering from muscle soreness, was substituted into the game at the 55 minute mark with his side leading 1-0. He only needed two minutes to double the lead.

Lionel Messi goal vs Philadelphia Union

Panama stunned the United States men’s national team on Thursday with a late goal to secure a 1-0 victory in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal. The celebrations after the goal with CBS pundit Thierry Henry were hilarious.

Panama striker Cecilio Waterman gave his side an iconic moment in the 94th minute when his low strike proved to be the winning goal. Waterman, who came on as a sub in the 70th minute, jumped the advertisement board and ran straight to French legend Henry.

Panama players celebrate with Henry