Thibaut Courtois criticized Ousmane Dembele's intense pressing during Real Madrid's defeat to PSG, emphasizing the need for better collective pressing and coordination to improve team performance, especially after defensive errors led to goals.
The New York Yankees suffered a walk-off loss to the Baltimore Orioles after defensive errors by Anthony Volpe and Alex Verdugo allowed the Orioles to capitalize and win the game.
The Yankees' defensive errors in the ninth inning led to a dramatic 6-5 walk-off win for the Baltimore Orioles. Despite a late three-run homer by rookie Ben Rice giving the Yankees a temporary lead, mistakes by Anthony Volpe and Alex Verdugo allowed the Orioles to capitalize and secure the victory. The Yankees enter the All-Star break with a 58-40 record.
Barcelona struggled in a 2-2 draw against Real Mallorca, with Xavi rotating his squad but still facing defensive vulnerabilities and conceding "glaring" mistakes. Raphinha continued his impressive form, scoring a goal and providing an assist, while Fermin Lopez redeemed himself with his first competitive goal for Barcelona. Lamine Yamal made an impact off the bench, showcasing his potential. Barcelona's defensive concerns and the absence of key players like Lewandowski and De Jong were evident in the match.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, with starting pitcher Aaron Nola struggling to hold the lead and the team's defense making costly errors. Despite a strong offensive effort, including a bases-clearing double by Quinn Priester, the Phillies were unable to overcome Nola's shaky performance and defensive miscues. The loss highlights the need for Nola to improve and raises concerns about the team's playoff chances if they continue to come up short in crucial games.