19 things we loved this weekend: Griezmann, Mbappe, Foden and more
After a week that was dominated by the proposed Super League, normal service resumed across Europe over the weekend.
Manchester City won the League Cup for a fourth year in a row, while Barcelona were handed the advantage in Spain’s title race after Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid both dropped points.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.
Allan Saint-Maximin
We really love him.
Allan Saint-Maximin stood up for Sadio Mane 👏 pic.twitter.com/jwHzF6La43
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 24, 2021
Erling Haaland
Probably not the best idea to give him an entire half to run into.
Warning: Erling Haaland in full-flight ⚠️
The pace. The power. The finish. This guy is scary! pic.twitter.com/H8QHZQgwao
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 24, 2021
Steve Bruce
Alan Shearer’s comeback was pretty good too.
Steve Bruce calling Alan Shearer a “miserable git” on @BBCMOTD is everything 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣pic.twitter.com/K1XjUQ047G
— Tom Glenwright (@Tom_Glenwright) April 25, 2021
Dusan Vlahovic
We can see why Liverpool are reportedly interested in him.
𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟!!! ️⚽️
Dusan Vlahovic puts Fiorentina in front with a perfectly executed Panenka penalty after Adrien Rabiot's handball!
You can watch live Serie A action on the LiveScore app 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 😍🇮🇹
(Available in 🇬🇧 and 🇮🇪 only) #SerieA #FiorentinaJuventus #LiveScore pic.twitter.com/dmiH6oOk1T
— LiveScore (@livescore) April 25, 2021
Zander Clark
Incredible scenes.
ST JOHNSTONE EQUALISE IN THE 120TH MINUTE! 😱😱
Goalkeeper Zander Clark flicks it on and Chris Kane slots it home! 🔵⚪
Madness at Ibrox! 🤪#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/4AF77kmlVd
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 25, 2021
Kylian Mbappe
That ball from Ander Herrera, though. *chefs kiss*
Three Metz defenders didn't stand a chance of catching Kylian Mbappe 💨
Ander Herrera with the ball over the top… And then we just wait for the celebration 🥶 pic.twitter.com/HDCHqm5QFI
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 24, 2021
Troy Deeney
The Hornets couldn’t be kept down long.
🗣"Unfortunately you are going to hear my big mouth again in the Premier League!" 🤣
Watford captain Troy Deeney with a class interview following the clubs return to the Premier League@T_Deeney pic.twitter.com/OD563tjiuZ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 24, 2021
Ezequiel Barco
MLS is back, baby.
Barco says "welcome back to @mbstadium, 17s" 😉 pic.twitter.com/4DlaIL2Ngc
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 25, 2021
Nani
The former Manchester United winger still loves scoring spectacular goals.
SHEESH! 😱
Ice cold flick from @luisnani! #SKCvORL pic.twitter.com/FKQRWWZoyY
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 24, 2021
Antoine Griezmann
You’re not finding a sexier finish anywhere else in Europe this weekend.
Strong first half from Barca as they lead 2-1, and a spectacular one from Antoine Griezmann! 🔥
How about this for an audacious finish 😍 pic.twitter.com/V09Q5iEpnU
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 25, 2021
Ondrej Duda
What a strike.
What a clean hit 😍✨
Ondrej Duda with a brilliant volley to put Köln ahead! pic.twitter.com/wVPbkeOAgu
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 23, 2021
Konrad de la Fuente
The La Masia academy is a conveyor belt of talent.
👤 @konradjr 🇺🇸
😱 WHAT A GOAL!!!!!!!
👏 Gran gol de la victòria a Alcoi (1-2)!#ForçaBarçaB💙♥️ pic.twitter.com/aBd8blhzWY
— Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) April 25, 2021
Phil Foden
Twenty years old and already bossing cup finals at Wembley.
🗣 "This player is sublime, honestly. He looks like he's playing in the playground."
🗣 "He's my favourite player, I love watching him."
🗣 "You've got to start him at the Euros."
The Sky Sports panel discuss Phil Foden's performance and the player he's becoming. pic.twitter.com/6r5dqGvOUa
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 25, 2021
Fans
Celebrating in front of actual fans. We could get used to this.
Manchester City players celebrating with the fans 🙌 🏆 pic.twitter.com/c5DYxVSrpI
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 25, 2021
Thomas Tuchel
A reasonable reaction, to be honest.
https://twitter.com/ftbllew/status/1386013432693002246
Neymar
Just to be clear, we love the nutmeg and not the ridiculous fall to the floor.
From the sublime to the ridiculous… pic.twitter.com/8PFX7oVQUH
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 24, 2021
Marco Friedl
Friedl took an absolute battering.
Talk about taking one for the team … 😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/HXkcrB1VaO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 24, 2021
Brondby
The fans are back in and making their voice heard.
Brondby supporters before today's game: “UEFA and FIFA, do not forget when the ESL is gone, you are still the no. 1 enemy in the fight against modern football”
Excellent Message 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/GtoYhFFFNR
— EPLSL (@EPLSL) April 25, 2021
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Leeds fans have made their feelings known about the Super League proposal.
It is quiet… Ish outside the ground today. Leeds fans have left up some form of Super League protest to let it be known it is not forgive and forget. pic.twitter.com/3D3VDm8Q9Z
— Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) April 25, 2021
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