Fabien Le Floc’h, Media365: published on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:55
Find the main sports news of May 6, 2026, from Strasbourg’s elimination in the Conference League semi-finals to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s victory in Rome, including Provence Rugby’s feat in Pro D2.
After PSG, there will be no second European final for a French club. Following their defeat in the first leg (1-0), Strasbourg suffered a loss in the return leg of the Conference League semi-final on Thursday against Rayo Vallecano (0-1). The final will now see the Madrid club face Crystal Palace, who defeated Shakhtar Donetsk. In the Europa League, Aston Villa will play against the German club Fribourg in the final.
Tennis – Mpetshi Perricard progresses in Rome, Jeanjean doesn’t
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard had not won a match since February 23 in Dubai. But the Lyon player ended this streak on Thursday, in his debut at the Rome Masters 1000. The 58th-ranked player defeated British Jacob Fearnley (123rd) with a score of 7-6, 4-6, 6-2. However, in the women’s draw, Léolia Jeanjean could only challenge the defending champion Jasmine Paolini before losing (7-6, 2-6, 4-6).
Rugby – Provence Rugby defeats Vannes
In the opening match of the 29th round of Pro D2, Provence Rugby defeated the league leaders, Vannes, who had already qualified for the semi-finals. Trailing by 24 points at halftime, the Provence team staged an impressive comeback (34-31). The team from Provence temporarily regains the second place from Colomiers and still dreams of a direct qualification for the semi-finals. With this victory, they are guaranteed to play at least one home playoff match.
Cycling – Kopecky gracious and still in the lead
While the riders will start the Giro today, the women’s peloton completed the fifth stage on Thursday. Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) retains the overall lead after a calm stage, at the end of which the Belgian rider appeared to have let her Dutch teammate Mischa Bredewold win the sprint, after easing off in the final meters.
Football – Total crisis at Real Madrid
Real Madrid is ending the season in a total crisis. With the Clasico against Barcelona approaching on Sunday, where Barça could be officially crowned champions of Spain, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde ended Thursday’s training session with a fight in the dressing rooms at the Valdebebas training center. The Uruguayan even had to be taken to the hospital to receive stitches after a face injury. Real Madrid has initiated disciplinary procedures against both players. Quite the atmosphere…
