Tony Kelshaw 
The final round of domestic matches in this marathon season took place over the weekend, with Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid departure and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan retirement providing the main headlines. We have reviewed the key numbers from Europe’s top five leagues in 2022-23.
Sevilla dominate the UEFA Cup and Europa League winners list after making it a magnificent seven triumphs by edging out Roma. The Spanish outfit, who also lifted the trophy in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020, are unbeaten in finals and have four more victories than any other club.
Many Tottenham fans will be asking who is Ange Postecoglou and what can they expect from their new manager next season? Spurs supporters appear to be split on the selection, with some questioning his pedigree, but that will not faze the single-minded 57-year-old.
Fiorentina and West Ham have been the stand-out teams throughout this season’s Europa Conference League and clash in the Prague final. Both teams have looked strong going forward, scoring plenty of goals, but the Hammers may have the edge in defensive resilience.
Red Bull have dominated every race on the track this year and are backed to again excel in the pit lane as well in our Spanish Grand Prix predictions. The Milton Keynes-based outfit had the fastest pit stop in Monaco last weekend when Sergio Perez was stationary for just 2.24 seconds.
A field of 14 will bid for Blue Riband glory on Saturday and we’re posting a pinstickers’ guide to all of the 2023 Epsom Derby runners. With the betting odds suggesting this is a wide-open renewal, punters can also check out the verdict of Nick Robson, who has a value selection.
We’ve got eight ITV racing tips from Saturday’s action at Epsom, with the Derby taking centre stage despite an early start due to the FA Cup final. The big race is sandwiched by a couple of Group Three contests, before punters can get stuck into a series of wide-open handicaps.
Celtic are expected to brush aside Inverness in Saturday’s Scottish FA Cup final and complete another domestic treble at Hampden Park. Caley Thistle have enjoyed a great run in this competition but the mid-table Championship outfit will surely now have their limitations exposed.
A classic Europa League final is on the cards when Sevilla do battle with Roma at Puskas Arena in Budapest. Los Rojiblancos are the undisputed kings of this competition, prevailing a record six times, while the Giallorossi are managed by serial silverware winner Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea have turned to former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino at the end of a turbulent campaign which saw them finish 12th in the Premier League. The Argentinian also had experience in England’s top flight with Southampton and will be looking to help the big-spending Blues get back on track.
The 1,084 Premier League goals scored last season represented a new record for a 20-team campaign. Abdoulaye Doucoure’s crucial strike for Everton against Bournemouth on the final day, which clinched the Toffees’ survival, also meant the league surpassed the previous high of 1,072 in 2018-19.
This year’s French Open is set to provide plenty of intrigue when it gets under way on Sunday. On the men’s side, the draw looks wide open following the withdrawal of 14-time champion Rafael Nadal through injury.
Charles Leclerc is backed to kick-start his season and end a frustrating home hoodoo in our Monaco Grand Prix predictions. The 25-year-old Monegasque has been fastest in qualifying for the past two years but failed to convert that into success on race day.
A place in the Premier League is the ultimate prize up for grabs when Coventry do battle with Luton at Wembley on Saturday. Each team is aiming to cap off a remarkable upturn in fortunes by returning to England’s elite level – securing a £100million-plus windfall in the process.