Real Madrid names a rotated starting lineup to face Getafe in La Liga, resting key players like Mbappé for the Copa del Rey final and giving youngsters Endrick and Güler rare starts. Bellingham and Rüdiger start on the bench.

Mudashiru Obasa stormed back to the Lagos State House of Assembly denying his impeachment and rejecting allegations of misconduct. After a heated crisis marked by Mojisola Meranda’s brief tenure, a court ruling overturned his removal, reinforcing his grip on the Speaker’s seat.

In a dramatic showdown, Simba SC overturned a first-leg deficit to secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals. A 2-0 win in regulation, with goals from Elie Mpanzu and Steven Mukwala, led to a penalty shootout in which Simba triumphed 4-1 against Al Masry. The victory sets them up for a semifinal clash with either Zamalek or Stellenbosch.

Aston Villa claimed a strong 3-0 win over Brighton, climbing to seventh in the Premier League standings. Marcus Rashford scored his first league goal for Villa, with Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen also finding the net. Despite Brighton's efforts, Villa's victory hints at their growing ambition for a European competition spot.