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European Football Update: Title Races, Relegation Battles, And American Stars

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The European football season is reaching its climax across the major leagues, with crucial matches deciding titles, European competition qualification, and relegation battles.

In Germany, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mainz, impacting the relegation battle in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Real Madrid continued their fine form in LaLiga with a 4-0 victory over Granada.

In Italy, Christian Pulisic impressed for Milan, while in England, Burnley's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Mainz's victory over Dortmund lifted them out of the relegation zone, while Union Berlin slipped to 16th place after a defeat to Cologne. Dortmund's fifth-place finish secures their Champions League qualification for next season.

Real Madrid, already LaLiga champions, secured a comfortable win over Granada, with players vying for spots in the starting lineup for the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

American players abroad also made headlines, with Pulisic scoring two goals for Milan and defender Chris Richards impressing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Manchester City's 4-0 win over Fulham saw them move to the top of the Premier League table, while Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique praised Kylian Mbappé ahead of his departure at the end of the season.

Burnley's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a loss to Tottenham Hotspur, with the club returning to the Championship after just one season. Luton Town's top-flight status hangs in the balance, with the possibility of all three promoted Championship teams facing relegation.

Leicester City and Ipswich Town are set to replace Sheffield United and Burnley in the Premier League, with the final promotion spot to be decided in the Championship playoffs.

Despite the disappointment of relegation, Burnley's minority owner expressed pride in the team's efforts and issued a rallying call for the upcoming Championship campaign.

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