Manchester City faced Bournemouth in a thrilling FA Cup quarterfinal. After a slow start, including a missed penalty by Erling Haaland, the Cityzens managed to turn the game around with goals from Haaland and Omar Marmoush. The match ended 2-1, with City advancing to the semifinals. This victory sees Manchester City continuing their pursuit of more silverware under manager Pep Guardiola.

Aston Villa’s Comforting Win Over Preston

Aston Villa secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the FA Cup. Marcus Rashford’s brace and a goal from Jacob Ramsey sealed Villa’s place in the semifinal against Crystal Palace. Villa’s solid performance adds to their strong season, as they look to challenge for a place in European competition next year.

Barcelona Defeats Girona

In La Liga, Barcelona continued their excellent form with a commanding 4-1 win over Girona. Despite falling behind early to Lukas Krejčí’s goal, Barcelona responded with a brace from Robert Lewandowski and a strike from Ferran Torres. The win solidified their position at the top of the table as they continue their title push in Spain.

Other Notable Results

In Ligue 1, Toulouse lost 2-4 at home to Brest, while Angers fell 0-3 to Rennes. Le Havre secured a 3-2 victory over Nantes, and Auxerre triumphed 1-0 against Montpellier. These results showcase the unpredictable nature of European football, as teams fight for points in their respective leagues.