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Here's how Liverpool arrived at Arne Slot as the choice to replace Jurgen Klopp

With Klopp leaving, Liverpool must replace an irreplaceable coach. They've landed on Arne Slot, and digging into the data explains why.

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Tuchel's tactics give Bayern hope of ousting Real Madrid at Bernabéu

Thomas Tuchel endured criticism from within his own club before Bayern Munich's clash with Real Madrid. But he's a man who loves being underestimated.

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Madrid prove to Bayern their Champions League mythical status

Tuesday's game showed why Carlo Ancelotti's side should never be counted out in the Champions League.

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    With the Champions League semifinals this week, let's review what we learned from the last round. Is the Premier League overrated? How does Real Madrid keep doing it? What is PSG without Mbappé?

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    Jeremy Woo redrafts the 2014 NBA draft lottery, featuring the two best big men in the NBA in Nikola Jokic (No. 41 overall) and Joel Embiid (No. 3).

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    Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

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    Does trading up work? What we can learn from 242 past deals

    Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner.

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    Who were the best U23 players in Europe throughout April?

    We highlight the most in-form, under-the-radar talent aged 23 or younger across Europe's top leagues each month.

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    European Team of the Week: Lewandowski, Isak and Madueke star

    ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.

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    LIVE Transfer Talk: Bayern, Madrid in off-field battle for Thiaw as well

    Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both interested in AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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