Sports news morning 4-5: Barca is 7 points ahead of Real Madrid, Sabalenka wins Madrid Open

Barca won against Real Valladolid to leave Real Madrid 7 points behind in La Liga; world number 1 female tennis player Sabalenka won the Madrid Open are the highlights of the morning of May 4.

Barca celebrate victory over Real Valladolid - Photo: REUTERS

Barca close to La Liga title

Having let many key players rest for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Barca started rather slowly at Real Valladolid. In the 6th minute, the home team unexpectedly took a 1-0 lead thanks to Ivan Sanchez.

However, after Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Frenkie De Jong entered the field, Barca's performance improved significantly. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored in the 54th and 61st minutes respectively to bring a 2-1 victory to Barca.

With this result, Barca continues to lead the table with 79 points, temporarily 7 points ahead of Real Madrid. But Real Madrid can shorten the gap if they win against Celta Vigo in the late match taking place tonight, May 4.

Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win third title in Madrid

Sabalenka won the Madrid Open - Photo: REUTERS

In the final, world number 1 female tennis player Aryna Sabalenka defeated American opponent Coco Gauff 2-0 (6-3, 7-6) to win the championship. This is the 20th WTA title in the career of this Belarusian tennis player.

The win gives Sabalenka her third title of 2025, and her third Madrid Open crown. Her previous Madrid wins came in 2021 and 2023, and she was also runner-up in 2024.

Arsenal fall to Bournemouth

Bournemouth players (in blue) surprisingly won 3 points against Arsenal - Photo: REUTERS

Due to lack of motivation to compete and having to conserve energy for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Arsenal lost 1-2 to Bournemouth at home at Emirates Stadium.

In the 12th minute, Declan Rice scored to give the Gunners a 1-0 lead, then Huijsen and Evanilson scored in the 67th and 75th minutes respectively to bring victory to Bournemouth.

Despite losing the match, Arsenal is still second in the table with 67 points, 3 points more than Manchester City. Meanwhile, Bournemouth is ranked 8th with 53 points, 2 points more than the two teams below, Fulham and Brighton.

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