It's Sunday, May 11, 2025, and here are some of the top international soccer stories making headlines today:
* Barcelona Beats Real Madrid in Thrilling El Clasico: In a dramatic and high-scoring match, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3. This victory significantly boosts Barcelona's chances of winning the La Liga title as they now have a seven-point lead over Real Madrid with only three matches remaining.
* Liverpool and Arsenal Draw at Anfield: In a Premier League clash with Champions League implications, Liverpool and Arsenal played to a 2-2 draw. Arsenal twice came from behind to secure a point at Anfield.
* Manchester United Suffers Home Defeat to West Ham: Manchester United's struggles continued with a 2-0 home loss to West Ham United. This defeat marks a club-record extending 17th loss of the modern era for Manchester United, who are currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League.
* Nottingham Forest Owner Confronts Manager on Pitch: Following Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City, the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, reportedly came onto the pitch to remonstrate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo. This unusual scene highlights the pressure on the team in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.
* Injury Scare for Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski: Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski was substituted early in their match against Crystal Palace due to an apparent injury. Manager Ange Postecoglou has downplayed the severity of the injury, but it remains a concern for the team.
* Bayern Munich Lifts Bundesliga Trophy: Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich squad celebrated their Bundesliga title win at the Allianz Arena.
* Real Madrid's Trophy Drought: Real Madrid is currently on track to finish the season without any major trophies. Their hopes now rest on the Club World Cup.
* Xabi Alonso's Farewell Match Ends in Defeat: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso's final home game ended in a 4-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund, impacting Dortmund's Champions League qualification hopes. Alonso has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.
* Newcastle Beats Chelsea in Top-Five Race: Newcastle United took advantage of a 10-man Chelsea to secure a 2-0 victory, boosting their chances of finishing in the top five of the Premier League.
* Minnesota United Thrashes Inter Miami: In MLS action, Minnesota United recorded a convincing 4-1 victory over Inter Miami.
These are some of the prominent stories in international soccer as of today. The focus is heavily on European league results and developments as the seasons approach their conclusion."
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