hello from the bbc sport centre. i'm hugh ferris. bayer leverkusen are still on for what is being called the invincible treble after setting up a meeting with atalanta in the final of the europa league and continuing their unbeaten season, but a record 49th match without defeat only arrived after an extraordinary comeback. roma had wiped out the german champions�* 2—0 aggregate lead in their semifinal second leg in leverkusen. but then an own goal from gianluca mancini would have been enough to send bayer through, before a 97th minute equaliser on the night from josip stanisic preserved their unbeaten record, which is now the longest

in european football history. speechless, again, that we were able to score, to come back, to show this character and not to lose the game. the boys, they kept having the confidence that we were in the right way, especially after you can have a few doubts, you can try to change the way you are playing but we kept doing the right thing and it was important but it was totally deserved. and at the end, again, we scored an equaliser. leverkusen will play atalanta in the final in dublin later this month. it's the italian club's first in europe. they beat marseille 3—0 in their second leg for a 4—1 overall victory and are trying to win just a second major trophy in their history. translation: i think this will

reall be translation: i think this will really be an — translation: i think this will really be an historic, - translation: i think this will really be an historic, fantastic| really be an historic, fantastic moment in atalanta's history. and if you will allow me, also for a club like ours that don't have big numbers, in the province, compared to the big metropolis. we find ourselves playing this final where everybody will be looking at us and this can be a good omen for all the clubs that are not top level, that they can achieve important results evenif they can achieve important results even if they don't have the numbers that nowadays seems so important. history too in the conference league as olympiakos reached their first european final. they completed a 6—2 aggregate win over aston villa to become the first greek side since their rivals panathanaikos in 1971 to make a major continental final, when they will play fiorentina in athens just ten miles from their own stadium. the bbc�*s natalie pirks has been speaking to the olympiakos owner. it's not now for olympiakos, it's for greece. this will be the biggest achievement everfrom a for greece. this will be the biggest achievement ever from a greek team. and we want all the greeks to

celebrate together and to support us. , , ~' celebrate together and to support us. , , ~ . , ., us. the first greek club in a eumpean — us. the first greek club in a european final— us. the first greek club in a european final 453 - us. the first greek club in a european final 453 years, i | us. the first greek club in a - european final 453 years, i think. yeah. , ., , ., yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is. yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is- it's — yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is- it's a — yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is. it's a big _ yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is. it's a big achievement. - yeah. tell us how big an achievement that is. it's a big achievement. the i that is. it's a big achievement. the teams that — that is. it's a big achievement. the teams that we _ that is. it's a big achievement. the teams that we have _ that is. it's a big achievement. the teams that we have to _ that is. it's a big achievement. the teams that we have to compete . that is. it's a big achievement. the i teams that we have to compete with, and aston villa, aston villa is the fourth team in the premier league. it's a great team, a champions league team. next year they will be playing in the champions league. it was a very big achievement for the players, our manager, ourfantastic crowd, who showed it tonight. all supporters. and it's something magic in this stadium. you have these positive vibes that get through and you feel a winner from the very beginning. after rafael nadal�*s return to the italian open on thursday,

more big stars are on court in rome on friday. novak djokovic, aryna sabalenka and alex zverev are all playing second round matches, but not defending champion elena rybakina, who has withdrawn from the tournament through illness. fifth seed maria sakkari has already been on court and won, beating varvara gratchova in straight sets. sakkari joins naomi osaka in the third round after her victory over marta kostyuk — a first in the four—time grand slam winner's career against a top 20 player on clay. this match is apparently a lot of firsts for me so i'm very happy about that. i was pretty nervous coming back after the rain delay and just knowing that i really want to capitalise on that break point. so i'm excited i was able to do that. meanwhile, andy murray has decided to bring forward his return from an ankle injury in the run—up to the french open. the three—time grand slam champion has been out of action since late march and has confirmed he will play at the challenger event in bordeaux next week before taking up a wildcard at the geneva open. he plans to play at the french open

for what is likely to be the final time. that starts on 26th may. murray turns 37 next week and he is expected to retire at the end of the season. meanwhile, anotherformer grand slam champion dominic thiem has announced he will retire later this year. he's just 30, but a wrist injury derailed the 2020 us open winner's career, which also included three other major finals and a best world ranking of three. the nba's number one seeds were both beaten in their play—off semifinal series, which are now level after two games. the celtics lost in boston to the cleveland cavaliers in the eastern conference. while in oklahoma city, the thunder lost 119—110 to the dallas mavericks in the western conference semifinals. luka doncic and pj washington both scored 29 points for dallas, who also hit 18 three—pointers — their most in this season's playoffs so far, in handing the thunder their first post—season defeat of 2024. the series heads to texas for the next two games starting on saturday. much more on the website including a

look ahead to a big weekend, particularly in football. thanks for watching, goodbye. welcome back. more now on the eurovision song contest in sweden. excitement is growing in the lead up to tomorrow's grand final. israel is through to the final with a song performed. israel's appearance at the contest led to thousands of people protesting in malmo because of the war in gaza. during the live from malmo now is maryam moshiri. good to have you with us. what's the latest where you are? this good to have you with us. what's the latest where you are?— latest where you are? this is the 68th eurovision _ latest where you are? this is the 68th eurovision song _ latest where you are? this is the 68th eurovision song contest, i latest where you are? this is the 68th eurovision song contest, itj latest where you are? this is the l 68th eurovision song contest, it is being held here in malmo, a lovely city with a strong eurovision pedigree, as does sweden. as you mentioned, israel is through to the grand final but also many other

countries are through and organises here, if they had their way it would be very much about the music rather than the politics. let's talk about the favourites. in terms of the bookies' odds, with israel, the odds have slimmed a bit with israel second favourite to win the entire contest. but croatia, with a really catchy song are the favourites still. i want to talk to a couple of people who are real eurovision experts now. kellermanjames rowe, european experts and producers of the podcast euro trip. callum and james, thank you and good to see you. talk me through the favourites. what does the croatian title mean? what does the croatian title mean? what does the croatian title mean? what does it mean? it

what does the croatian title mean? what does it mean?— what does it mean? it means fun. croatia is fun, _ what does it mean? it means fun. croatia is fun, it's _ what does it mean? it means fun. croatia is fun, it's the _ what does it mean? it means fun. croatia is fun, it's the catchy, - croatia is fun, it's the catchy, amazing tune, it's a real earworm. is it going to win, it is still favourite just about? it is it going to win, it is still favourite just about? favourite “ust about? it certainly can do, favourite just about? it certainly can do. this _ favourite just about? it certainly can do, this is _ favourite just about? it certainly can do, this is what _ favourite just about? it certainly can do, this is what eurovision l favourite just about? it certainly| can do, this is what eurovision is all about, — can do, this is what eurovision is allabout, it's can do, this is what eurovision is all about, it's a fun party. everybody in the arena, we had it in the semifinal on tuesday night, the reception _ the semifinal on tuesday night, the reception in the arena was unlike anything — reception in the arena was unlike anything i— reception in the arena was unlike anything i have ever heard. can it win? _ anything i have ever heard. can it win? i_ anything i have ever heard. can it win? ithink— anything i have ever heard. can it win? i think it can. he anything i have ever heard. can it win? i think it can.— anything i have ever heard. can it win? i think it can. he knows how to work a crowd. _ win? i think it can. he knows how to work a crowd, baby _ win? i think it can. he knows how to work a crowd, baby lasagne. - win? i think it can. he knows how to work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's - win? i think it can. he knows how to work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a l work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a treat work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song — work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song for _ work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song for the _ work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song for the audience. - work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song for the audience. i - work a crowd, baby lasagne. it's a great song for the audience. i was chatting _ great song for the audience. i was chatting to— great song for the audience. i was chatting to a eurovision songwriter the other— chatting to a eurovision songwriter the other day who has written another — the other day who has written another song this year and they told me there _ another song this year and they told me there favourite this year is croatia — me there favourite this year is croatia and i thought it was a bit strange — croatia and i thought it was a bit strange was not as a music profession i thought they might prefer— profession i thought they might prefer something stronger that aims towards _ prefer something stronger that aims towards the juries but he said it's difficult _ towards the juries but he said it's difficult to — towards the juries but he said it's difficult to writer fun song like that — difficult to writer fun song like that it's — difficult to writer fun song like that. it's easy to write about fun song _ that. it's easy to write about fun song but — that. it's easy to write about fun song but to write a strong fun song has given _ song but to write a strong fun song has given it — song but to write a strong fun song has given it the edge.—

has given it the edge. other songs u . has given it the edge. other songs u- there has given it the edge. other songs on there with _ has given it the edge. other songs up there with croatia, _ has given it the edge. other songs up there with croatia, ukraine, - has given it the edge. other songs up there with croatia, ukraine, a l up there with croatia, ukraine, a great song, i love it, really catchy with a good beat. we have the french entry as well, that did really well with audiences on semifinal day. he performed in the semifinal last night — performed in the semifinal last night it— performed in the semifinal last night. it doesn't— performed in the semifinal last night. it doesn't have - performed in the semifinal last night. it doesn't have to- performed in the semifinal last| night. it doesn't have to qualify for the — night. it doesn't have to qualify for the grand _ night. it doesn't have to qualify for the grand final, _ night. it doesn't have to qualify for the grand final, he - night. it doesn't have to qualify for the grand final, he is - night. it doesn't have to qualify for the grand final, he is part. night. it doesn't have to qualifyj for the grand final, he is part of what _ for the grand final, he is part of what we — for the grand final, he is part of what we call— for the grand final, he is part of what we call the _ for the grand final, he is part of what we call the big _ for the grand final, he is part of what we call the big five - for the grand final, he is part of what we call the big five who i what we call the big five who already— what we call the big five who already qualify _ what we call the big five who already qualify for _ what we call the big five who already qualify for the - what we call the big five who already qualify for the grand | what we call the big five who - already qualify for the grand final. his performance _ already qualify for the grand final. his performance was _ already qualify for the grand final. his performance was stunning, i his performance was stunning, involving — his performance was stunning, involving one _ his performance was stunning, involving one camera - his performance was stunning, involving one camera shot- his performance was stunning, involving one camera shot for. his performance was stunning, - involving one camera shot for around two thirds _ involving one camera shot for around two thirds of — involving one camera shot for around two thirds of the _ involving one camera shot for around two thirds of the song. _ involving one camera shot for around two thirds of the song. it _ involving one camera shot for around two thirds of the song. it is- involving one camera shot for around two thirds of the song. it is really- two thirds of the song. it is really intimate — two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and _ two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and it— two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and it really— two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and it really tugs - two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and it really tugs at - two thirds of the song. it is really intimate and it really tugs at your heartstrings — intimate and it really tugs at your heartstrings will _ intimate and it really tugs at your heartstrings will stop _ intimate and it really tugs at your heartstrings will stop my- heartstrings will stop my girlfriend. _ heartstrings will stop my girlfriend, who _ heartstrings will stop my girlfriend, who doesn't l heartstrings will stop my- girlfriend, who doesn't really buy into ballads — girlfriend, who doesn't really buy into ballads or— girlfriend, who doesn't really buy into ballads or anything - girlfriend, who doesn't really buy into ballads or anything like - girlfriend, who doesn't really buy| into ballads or anything like that, she text — into ballads or anything like that, she text me — into ballads or anything like that, she text me last _ into ballads or anything like that, she text me last night _ into ballads or anything like that, she text me last night saying - into ballads or anything like that, j she text me last night saying that she text me last night saying that she shed — she text me last night saying that she shed a — she text me last night saying that she shed a tear, _ she text me last night saying that she shed a tear, which _ she text me last night saying that she shed a tear, which really- she shed a tear, which really surprised _ she shed a tear, which really surprised me. _ she shed a tear, which really surprised me. he _ she shed a tear, which really surprised me. he has- she shed a tear, which really surprised me. he has a - she shed a tear, which really| surprised me. he has a great she shed a tear, which really- surprised me. he has a great slot in the grand _ surprised me. he has a great slot in the grand final— surprised me. he has a great slot in the grand final tomorrow, _ surprised me. he has a great slot in the grand final tomorrow, second i the grand final tomorrow, second last, _ the grand final tomorrow, second last. en— the grand final tomorrow, second last. en route _ the grand final tomorrow, second last, en route to— the grand final tomorrow, second last, en route to the _ the grand final tomorrow, second last, en route to the big - the grand final tomorrow, second last, en route to the big jury- last, en route to the big jury favourite _ last, en route to the big jury favourite. it— last, en route to the big jury favourite. it can _ last, en route to the big jury favourite. it can probably. last, en route to the big juryi favourite. it can probably win last, en route to the big jury- favourite. it can probably win the jury _ favourite. it can probably win the jury and — favourite. it can probably win the jury and france _ favourite. it can probably win the jury. and france could _ favourite. it can probably win the jury. and france could get - favourite. it can probably win the jury. and france could get the i jury. and france could get the crown — jury. and france could get the crown. ~ . jury. and france could get the crown. . ., ., , ., , crown. we have the netherlands as well with a really _

crown. we have the netherlands as well with a really catchy _ crown. we have the netherlands as well with a really catchy song. - crown. we have the netherlands as well with a really catchy song. will| well with a really catchy song. will that work with the juries? i well with a really catchy song. will that work with the juries?- that work with the “uries? i don't think self is h that work with the “uries? i don't think self is not _ that work with the juries? i don't think self is not for _ that work with the juries? i don't think self is not for the - that work with the juries? i don't think self is not for the tv - think self is not for the tv audience _ think self is not for the tv audience it's— think self is not for the tv audience it's brilliant, - think self is not for the tv . audience it's brilliant, exactly think self is not for the tv - audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of— audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of song — audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of song to _ audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of song to get _ audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of song to get the _ audience it's brilliant, exactly the sort of song to get the crowd - audience it's brilliant, exactly the i sort of song to get the crowd going and it— sort of song to get the crowd going and it does— sort of song to get the crowd going and it does in— sort of song to get the crowd going and it does in the _ sort of song to get the crowd going and it does in the arena, _ sort of song to get the crowd going and it does in the arena, the - sort of song to get the crowd going and it does in the arena, the crowd io and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild _ and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for— and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for it — and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for it. it's _ and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for it. it's the _ and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for it. it's the sort - and it does in the arena, the crowd go wild for it. it's the sort of- go wild for it. it's the sort of songwriter— go wild for it. it's the sort of songwriter think— go wild for it. it's the sort of songwriter think the - go wild for it. it's the sort of songwriter think the juries. go wild for it. it's the sort of- songwriter think the juries might be swaying _ songwriter think the juries might be swaying away — songwriter think the juries might be swaying away and _ songwriter think the juries might be swaying away and going _ songwriter think the juries might be swaying away and going for- songwriter think the juries might be . swaying away and going for something more _ swaying away and going for something more its_ swaying away and going for something more. �* . ~' swaying away and going for something more. �* . ~ ., swaying away and going for something more. . a ., ., more. a quick word about ollie alexander. _ more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he _ more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he is _ more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he is not _ more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he is not in - more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he is not in the - more. a quick word about ollie alexander, he is not in the top| more. a quick word about ollie . alexander, he is not in the top ten in terms of the odds but it is a great song. in terms of the odds but it is a great song-— in terms of the odds but it is a great song. in terms of the odds but it is a cureatson. , ,~ great song. there is absolutely an audience for _ great song. there is absolutely an audience for what _ great song. there is absolutely an audience for what he _ great song. there is absolutely an audience for what he is _ great song. there is absolutely an audience for what he is bringing . great song. there is absolutely an | audience for what he is bringing to the eurovision song contest this year _ the eurovision song contest this year it's— the eurovision song contest this year it's a — the eurovision song contest this year. it's a live music video and we don't _ year. it's a live music video and we don't typically see these performances at eurovision. i don't think— performances at eurovision. i don't think he _ performances at eurovision. i don't think he will— performances at eurovision. i don't think he will win but top ten would be think he will win but top ten would he an— think he will win but top ten would be an amazing result.— be an amazing result. israel is performing — be an amazing result. israel is performing in _ be an amazing result. israel is performing in the _ be an amazing result. israel is performing in the grand - be an amazing result. israel is performing in the grand final. be an amazing result. israel is i performing in the grand final and there has been controversy and there is a lot of security in malmo. has that affected the mood of eurovision? to that affected the mood of eurovision?— that affected the mood of eurovision? ., ., . ., ., eurovision? to a certain extent for sure, eurovision? to a certain extent for sure. especially — eurovision? to a certain extent for sure, especially in _ eurovision? to a certain extent for sure, especially in the _ eurovision? to a certain extent for sure, especially in the weeks - eurovision? to a certain extent for sure, especially in the weeks and l sure, especially in the weeks and months _ sure, especially in the weeks and months leading _ sure, especially in the weeks and months leading up— sure, especially in the weeks and months leading up to _ sure, especially in the weeks and months leading up to it— sure, especially in the weeks and months leading up to it where . sure, especially in the weeks andj months leading up to it where we didn't— months leading up to it where we didn't know— months leading up to it where we didn't know whether— months leading up to it where we didn't know whether or— months leading up to it where we didn't know whether or not - months leading up to it where we didn't know whether or not israel| didn't know whether or not israel would _ didn't know whether or not israel would he — didn't know whether or not israel would be included _ didn't know whether or not israel would be included or— didn't know whether or not israel would be included or not. - didn't know whether or not israel would be included or not. there. didn't know whether or not israel. would be included or not. there are growing _ would be included or not. there are growing calls — would be included or not. there are growing calls for— would be included or not. there are growing calls for israel— would be included or not. there are growing calls for israel to _ would be included or not. there are growing calls for israel to be - growing calls for israel to be removed _ growing calls for israel to be removed from _ growing calls for israel to be removed from the _

growing calls for israel to be i removed from the competition. 0hviously— removed from the competition. obviously that— removed from the competition. obviously that will— removed from the competition. obviously that will not - removed from the competition. obviously that will not happen i removed from the competition. . obviously that will not happen now but the _ obviously that will not happen now but the ebu. — obviously that will not happen now but the ebu, the _ obviously that will not happen now but the ebu, the bosses _ obviously that will not happen now but the ebu, the bosses of- but the ebu, the bosses of eurovision— but the ebu, the bosses of eurovision have _ but the ebu, the bosses of eurovision have a - but the ebu, the bosses of eurovision have a slogan, i but the ebu, the bosses of- eurovision have a slogan, united by music, _ eurovision have a slogan, united by music, and — eurovision have a slogan, united by music, and that's _ eurovision have a slogan, united by music, and that's what _ eurovision have a slogan, united by music, and that's what they- eurovision have a slogan, united by music, and that's what they are - music, and that's what they are trying _ music, and that's what they are trying to— music, and that's what they are trying to drive _ music, and that's what they are trying to drive and _ music, and that's what they are trying to drive and ensure - music, and that's what they are | trying to drive and ensure that's what _ trying to drive and ensure that's what people _ trying to drive and ensure that's what people are _ trying to drive and ensure that's what people are latching - trying to drive and ensure that's what people are latching onto. trying to drive and ensure that's . what people are latching onto this year~ _ what people are latching onto this year~ but — what people are latching onto this year~ but it — what people are latching onto this year but it is _ what people are latching onto this year. but it is difficult _ what people are latching onto this year. but it is difficult and - what people are latching onto this year. but it is difficult and it- what people are latching onto this year. but it is difficult and it is- year. but it is difficult and it is overshadowing _ year. but it is difficult and it is overshadowing things - year. but it is difficult and it is overshadowing things a - year. but it is difficult and it is overshadowing things a little i year. but it is difficult and it is. overshadowing things a little bit. and your— overshadowing things a little bit. and your predictions, _ overshadowing things a little bit. and your predictions, who - overshadowing things a little bit. and your predictions, who will. overshadowing things a little bit. i and your predictions, who will win? croatia. , ., , and your predictions, who will win? croatia. , , croatia. sorry to be boring, but croatia, yair. _ croatia. sorry to be boring, but croatia, yair. definitive, - croatia. sorry to be boring, but. croatia, yair. definitive, croatia. thank you. _ croatia, yair. definitive, croatia. thank you, callum _ croatia, yair. definitive, croatia. thank you, callum and _ croatia, yair. definitive, croatia. thank you, callum and james. i croatia, yair. definitive, croatia. l thank you, callum and james. and there is a prediction from two eurovision experts. i will speak to a lot of people throughout the day here from just by the arena behind me. the eurovision song contest, the grand final taking place on saturday evening. grand final taking place on saturday evenina. . ~ grand final taking place on saturday evenina. ., ,, i. grand final taking place on saturday evenina. . ~ ,, ., ., grand final taking place on saturday evenina. . ~ ., ., evening. thank you. time for a look at the weather _ evening. thank you. time for a look at the weather with _ evening. thank you. time for a look at the weather with chris _ evening. thank you. time for a look at the weather with chris fawkes. . hello there. our weather is going to stay warm, sunny and dry for the next couple of days. yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far,

with temperatures reaching 24.6 celsius at st james's park in london. that figure is going to be beaten later on today, when we could see temperatures hit 26 in the hot spots. tomorrow, 27 is possible. this very warm weather is here for another few days just yet. the only real exception to the theme of the dry, sunny and warm weather is shetland, where we have some thicker cloud, a bit of morning rain here. should be a bit drier and brighter in the afternoon. sunshine a little hazy for scotland and northern ireland. there will be a bit of cloud bubbling up across england and wales into the afternoon. but it will be warm. temperatures widely 20—24 celsius. a hot spot could hit 26 degrees later on. overnight, there is low cloud in the north sea that is going to move into the coastal areas of lincolnshire and into parts of east anglia. could even see an odd spit of drizzle from that. otherwise, it is dry with clear spells, temperatures holding on for many of us into double figures.

low cloud to start the day, mist patches will burn back to the coast pretty quickly. then we are looking at another fine day with lots and lots of sunshine. the wind staying light, the temperature is getting a little bit higher. through the afternoon, we should see highs reaching around 21—23 degrees for scotland and northern ireland. the hottest spots across england probably reaching about 27 celsius. then we see something of a change as we get into sunday. as we head into sunday. we are going to see some showers and thunderstorms breaking out on sunday, they will begin to move in from the south—west. so, some fairly hefty downpours are possible here during the course of sunday. with more cloud pushing in as well, those temperatures are going to be lower across western areas. however, for eastern areas of england and eastern areas of scotland, there will still be some pockets of warmth and we could still see temperatures up at around 26, 27 degrees. that is just about possible. on into next week, it is all change. the message is to make the most of the warm

sunshine while we have it, because we are not going to have it on monday. low pressure is moving in and it is going to be wet, and even as the low pressure eases, there will be plenty of showers around and a much cooler look to the weather deeper into next week. bye for now.

live from london, this is bbc news. uk labour leader sir keir starmer sets out his policy to stop migrant boat crossings. we will set up a new commands with a new way of doing things, border command. israel's prime minister vows to press ahead with the offensive in rafah in defiance of us calls for restraint. i'm at the eurovision song contest, where excitement is growing ahead of the final on saturday. the controversy surrounding israel's entry continues, as they go forward into that final with other favourites, ukraine, france and the netherlands on saturday.