Chelsea defeated Liverpool 2-0 in a match that would have essentially wrapped up the Premier League for Brendan Rodgers' side if they would have picked up the three points.

Just before halftime, Steven Gerrard misplayed an innocent looking pass near the half-way line and then slipped, leaving Demba Ba to have a one-on-one opportunity against Simon Mignolet that he converted to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead.

Liverpool was frantic in the second half but were unable to break through against Chelsea's organized defense. Liverpool lacked any serious threat with the exception of a late strike by Luis Suárez.

Chelsea picked up a second goal in stoppage time when Fernando Torres broke free with all of Liverpool's outfielders forward. After Mignolet came out to challenge, Torres passed the ball off to Willian for the empty netter.

José Mourinho ran down the sideline to the traveling Chelsea supporters, pointing at the club's crest.

Manchester City now controls their own destiny in the Premier League title chase.

Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions Leg Semifinal tie.

Bayern dominated possession throughout the game and particularly in the opening minutes, but Cristiano Ronaldo setup Fabio Coentrao down the left flank for an eventual cross to Karim Benzema that he timed perfectly into the right corner of the net.

Ronaldo had two promising chances to score in the match, but seemed to be not quite 100 percent healthy after missing four straight matches.

Luka Modric was likely the man of the match for Real Madrid, but the organization in the back by Pepe and Sergio Ramos was outstanding, while Iker Casillas did everything he needed to keep a clean sheet. Gotze had Bayen's best chance of the match in the 84th minute, but Casillas made a strong save in which the German should have done better.

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery were unable to get much penetration again Real, as their midfielders stayed upright on most of their dribble runs.

Atlético Madrid was unable to breakthrough against a defensive-minded Chelsea side in the first leg of their Champions League Semifinal in the 0-0 final.

Atleti lobbed countless balls into the box (10 of 46 successful), but Chelsea remained organized behind the ball and was even able to withstand the early loss of Petr Cech.

Atleti had 69 percent of the possession in the match. Diego Simeone's side completed 174 of 221 passes in the attacking third compared to just 35 of 76 for Chelsea.

Gabi, Miekl and Frank Lampard will miss the return leg due to suspension.

Gareth Bale scored the game-winning goal for Real Madrid to beat Barcelona to win the Copa del Rey.

Angel Di Maria scored the first goal of the game before Marc Bartra leveled the match at 1-1.

Carlo Ancelotti had to adjust his lineup with Cristiano Ronaldo out, bringing in Isco to join Bale and Karim Benzema up front.

Real has now won the Copa del Rey 19 times.

Liverpool are now the favorites to win the English Premier League title with their 3-2 win over Manchester City.

Raheem Sterling and Martin Skrtel put Liverpool up 2-0 at halftime as Man City was dealing with the loss of Yaya Touré to injury after 19 minutes.

But Man City received a goal early in the second half from David Silva and then an own goal from Glen Johnson leveled the match at 2-2.

Coutinho scored the game-winner following an error from Vincent Kompany.

Jordan Henderson was sent off with a red very late in the match to add even additional intrigue to the closing minutes.

Liverpool is now five points clear of Chelsea (one game in hand) and seven clear of Man City (two games in hand).

According to ESPN's Soccer Power Index, Liverpool now have a 56.3 percent chance of winning the title compared to 34.6 percent for City.

Manchester United went up 1-0 and 2-1 aggregate in the 57th minute with a Patrice Evra goal, but Mario Mandzukic scored the equalizer less than two minutes later for Bayern Munich.

Thomas Müller put Bayern ahead in the 68th minute and then Arjen Robben put the game away in the 76th minute with a signature strike going to his left.

Marco Reus scored two early goals for Borussia Dortmund, but were unable to find a needed third as Real Madrid advances to the Champions League Semifinals 3-2 on aggregate.

Reus scored in the 24th and 37th minute, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan hit the left post on a clear goal opportunity.

Real Madrid played the match without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea has advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League with their improbable 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain came into the match with a 3-1 lead on aggregate, but were unable to score a road goal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench.

André Schürrle came on for an injured Edin Hazard in the 17th minute and gave Chelsea their first goal in the 32nd minute.

Chelsea hit the woodwork twice in a two-minute span in the second half and finally broke through in the 87th minute on a one-timer from Demba Ba.

Arsenal continues to have their season fall apart and are now could fall out of the Champions League with their 3-0 loss at Everton.

Steven Naismith and Romelu Lukaku scored in the first half for Everton, while Mikel Arteta had an own goal in the 61st minute.

"Against Arsenal you need to have a way of turning their possession into your threat," said Everton manager Roberto Martínez. "It let Rom turn on to his favored left foot." 

Arsenal has reached the Champions League in 16 straight seasons, but Everton is just one point behind the Gunners for fourth place with a game in hand.

Everton controls their own destiny, but they have to play Manchester City and Manchester United while Arsenal has an easier remaining schedule in fixtures against West Ham, Hull, Newcastle, West Brom and Norwich.

Arsenal still has a 70.2 percent change of finishing in the top-4 compared to 28.2 percent for Everton.

Clint Dempsey had a hattrick, including two late goals to secure a 4-4 tie for the Seattle Sounders in their rivalary match at the Portland Timbers.

Diego Chara had two goals for the Timbers.