Europe Wrap: Kim wins Scudetto; Kubo stuns Real

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kim wins Scudetto; Kubo stuns Real

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic defender Kim Min-jae scripted history with Napoli when Luciano Spalletti’s side secured their first Serie A title since 1990 after a 1-1 draw with Udinese on Thursday confirmed the Scudetto triumph with five games remaining of the league campaign in Italy. 

In Spain, Japan star Takefusa Kubo and Real Sociedad added an upset of Real Madrid to their already impressive season as the 21-year-old found the breakthrough in a 2-0 win against his former side – a result which also moved the Basque club closer to a first UEFA Champions League berth in 10 years. 
 
Australian tactician Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic emerged the champions of Scotland, Samurai Blue star Daichi Kamada scored to send Frankfurt to the DFB Pokal final in Germany and Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi’s Porto booked their ticket to the Portuguese cup final, so join the-AFC.com as we look at how the Asian stars performed in Europe in the past week.