Nice secured a 2–0 win away at Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final and will face Lens in the final. Elye Wahi made the difference with a brace. Initially dominated by a Strasbourg side sitting eighth in Ligue 1, Nice, 15th, remained defensively solid and clinically efficient in attack. They will return to the Stade de France on May 22, four years after losing their previous final to Nantes (1–0).
In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain, led by a brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a goal from Désiré Doué, extended their lead at the top of the table to four points after beating Nantes (3–0) in their rearranged match from matchday 26.
In the Premier League, Manchester City defeated Burnley (1–0) to move back above Arsenal, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner. Burnley are relegated to the Championship after their 22nd defeat of the season.
Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior after 104 days in charge, during which he recorded 11 wins in 23 matches.
In La Liga, Barcelona beat Celta Vigo (1–0) but lost Lamine Yamal to injury, while Atletico Madrid were defeated at Elche (3–2), their fourth consecutive loss.
Finally, Paul Seixas won La Flèche Wallonne at the age of 19, Bourg-en-Bresse claimed a 72–60 win at Besiktas in the first leg of the EuroCup final, and France will host the 2031 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup.