S445 Weekend Recap

Weekend Sports Recap: Thrilling Moments and Major Highlights

The weekend was packed with excitement across various sports, from last-minute goals to record-breaking performances. Fans were treated to intense matchups, unexpected upsets, and outstanding individual displays. Let’s dive into the biggest moments from the world of sports over the past weekend.

Main Highlights

1. Football

   • One of the biggest derbies in the world Old-firm derby happened on Sunday as Rangers ran away with a 3-2 victory over Celtic at Celtic park to cut Celtics lead at the table to only...13 points.
   • Barcelona and Atletico Madrid continued their rivalry and a battle at the top of the table as Barcelona ran away 4-2 winners at the Metropolitano after going 2 goals down. 
   • Arsenal continued their recent domination of Chelsea as the ran away 1-0 winners at the Emirates stadium courtesy of a goal by make-shift striker Mikel Merino
   • The biggest shock of the week came from the Carabao cup final as Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1 who were heavily favoured to win, I'm sure it's being an interesting and exciting week in Tyneside.

2. Basketball

   • The Race for the NBA Playoffs and play-in continued over the weekend, with major action happening over the weekend, you can also catch updates on Hoop Scores and check where your favourite team is on the table here: NBA Standings

3. Tennis

   • Over the weekend, Jack Draper defeated Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 to win the men's Indian wells open while Mirra Andreeva defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 to win the women's Indian wells Open.

4. Formula 1 / Motorsport

   • The 2025 Formula 1 season commenced with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit on March 16. Lando Norris of McLaren clinched victory, demonstrating resilience in challenging, wet conditions. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen secured second place, with Mercedes' George Russell completing the podium in third.

     Lewis Hamilton, in his debut race for Ferrari, finished in 10th position. His race was marred by strategic missteps and communication issues within the team.

     The next race is the Chinese Grand Prix, scheduled from March 21 to 23 at the Shanghai International Circuit. This event marks Formula 1's return to China after a hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic.