Premier League's Champions League race is fiercely competitive
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The Premier League's race for European Champions League spots is highly competitive, with Nottingham Forest now in third place, aiming for a historic qualification. Eight points separate fourth-place Chelsea from 11th-place Brentford, with 27 points still available. In LaLiga, Real Madrid won 2-1 against Villarreal but expressed frustration over insufficient rest between matches. The club's coach stated they would not accept such scheduling again, highlighting ongoing tensions with the league. In the Bundesliga, Mainz and SC Freiburg drew 2-2 in a thrilling match, while Bayern Munich dropped points again. Borussia Dortmund lost 2-0 to RB Leipzig, continuing their struggles this season.