Here’s an overview of the main news of the day in the world of football on this Sunday, April 19, 2026. It’s a day of shocks with Manchester City – Arsenal and PSG – OL. Bayern Munich were crowned in the Bundesliga.
LIGUE 1
PSG
- PSG hosts Lyon this evening (8:45 p.m.) at the Parc des Princes at the end of the 30th day of Ligue 1.
- Fabian Ruiz makes his comeback to the group after three months of absence, while Nuno Mendes is spared.
- Behind the scenes, the club is actively preparing its summer transfer window with a strategy structured around three distinct budgetary envelopes. Among the avenues mentioned: Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), estimated at €90M and Yan Diomandé.
- An extension of Luis Enrique is becoming more and more clear.
- Ibrahim Mbaye is absent by choice of Luis Enrique against OL, according to The Parisian.
- Mathis Jangeal would move closer to Hamburg, according to The Parisian.
ABOUT
- Difficult next day for OM after the slap received in Lorient (2-0) on Saturday.
- Medhi Benatia lost her temper in the mixed zone, describing the performance as “scandal” and stranding the group at the Commanderie for the next four weeks. His harsh words in a mixed zone to discover in our article.
- The Team describes a locker room in dire straits, the players already looking to their next club. Explanations here.
- Benjamin Pavard and Timothy Weah will miss the trip to Nantes due to suspension.
THE LEAGUE
FC Barcelona
- Return to training for the Blaugrana after their elimination in the UCL quarters. Fermi Lopez appeared there masked.
- In the transfer window, Barcelona is monitoring Dusan Vlahovic (free at the end of the season) to replace Robert Lewandowski, according to Sport.
- Young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji could go on loan this summer, with Juventus in pole position, according to Sports World.
- Marcus Rashford, currently on loan, sees his future at Barcelona very uncertain. He would no longer open the door to a return to Manchester United.
- Two major investments are planned this summer, according to Sports World. A very lucrative recruit is expected and the extension of several executives.
Real Madrid
- The upcoming white season for the Merengue, eliminated in the quarterfinals of the LDC by Bayern (4-3, after losing 2-1 in the first leg), impacts Florentino Pérez before the transfer window, according to Mark.
- The management of the Real transfer window would be taken as an example by PSG, according to The Team. Paris wants to maintain a balance in its workforce.
- Discussions around a contract extension for Vinicius Jr. at the end of his contract in 2027, would be close to an agreement, according to AS.
- Eduardo Camavinga appeared collapsed, in tears and inconsolable in front of his teammates after his red in the Champions League, according to several Spanish media.
- Article on the Bernabéu and its impressive financial impact here.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Liverpool
- The Reds are eliminated from the LDC by PSG (0-2 defeat in the first leg, 2-0 in the return at Anfield).
- In the Premier League, Liverpool beat Everton at the last second for the first time in their new stadium (1-2).
- Qualification for the Champions League seems certain after this success.
- Juventus are trying to sign goalkeeper Alisson Becker, with positive first contacts for a three-year contract, according to Tuttosport.
Chelsea
- The Blues hosted Manchester United on Saturday evening in a high-stakes match with a defeat (0-1).
- Chelsea are going through a crisis: only one victory in the last eight league matches, and a place in the Champions League which is slipping away.
- Liam Rosenior’s future seemed certain but recent results worry management.
Arsenal
- This Sunday evening, the Gunners traveled to the Etihad Stadium for a shock at the top against Manchester City, who could come back to three points in the event of victory.
- Bukayo Saka missed this match through injury and could return next week.
SERIES A
Juventus
- The Old Lady is active in the transfer window for the Italian press: she would be in pole position to recruit Roony Bardghji (Barça), engaged in discussions for Alisson Becker (Liverpool), and interested in Bernardo Silva (Man City, free). A summer of reconstruction is coming in Turin.
BUNDESLIGA
Bayern Munich
- Bayern secured their German title by beating VfB Stuttgart. He is the first of the European top 5 to be crowned.
- No celebration took place, Bayern wants to stay focused on the end of the season with the semi-final of the German Cup and the Champions League.
- Kane is five goals away from the record for goals for a player in a season (55 for Lewandowski and 50 for Kane).
- Bayern have scored more than 160 goals this season, a historic record for the club.
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