Thursday cannon fodder: shootout loss promotion

Recap: CD Guadalajara vs. Toronto FC 04/26/2018 | Matchcenter
So close, yet so far...Toronto lose the CCL final on penalties.

Marco Asensio gives Real Madrid advantage against Bayern Munich | Football | The Guardian
Bayern Munich took the lead through Josh Kimmich but Real Madrid came back to take a 2-1 advantage to Spain for the second leg.

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: End of an era for Gunners' Europa League opponents - BBC Sport
If Arsenal can help speed that process, sure!

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney eyes MLS history ... and possibly the USA job | Football | The Guardian
The Virginian aims to lead his side to MLS’s first ever Concacaf Champions League title on Wednesday night. And victory could lead to bigger things.

Blackburn Rovers promoted: How Tony Mowbray turned club and his own career around - BBC Sport
Blackburn are back up to the Championship - how manager Tony Mowbray has transformed not only the club, but his career too.

Bale on Real exit: 'You can never rule out anything' - Football365
Gareth Bale was quizzed about the chances of joining Bayern Munich. Because why not?

Can regular people get a PK past LAFC 'keeper Tyler Miller? | MLSsoccer.com
SPOILER ALERT: mostly no