European soccer review: Valverde wonderstrike keeps Madrid in title race
Briefly

The weekend saw a dramatic shift in LaLiga, where Real Madrid persevered despite significant challenges. In the Premier League, the title competition is nearly decided, yet the battle for European qualification intensifies with a tight gap between third and seventh place. Nottingham Forest faces pressure from strong performances by contenders City, Villa, and Chelsea, putting their Champions League aspirations at risk. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich regained some composure by decisively defeating a lesser opponent in the Bundesliga, showcasing the highs and lows experienced across European football.
Nottingham Forest will have watched, with increasing concern, as Manchester City, then Aston Villa and then Chelsea won this weekend.
Credit to Real Madrid for sticking around while their season is on the brink of imploding around them.
Just two points separate third from seventh, meaning that one bad day at the office could be the difference between a place in the UEFA Champions League and a season full of dates in the UEFA Conference League.
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