Real Madrid extended their La Liga title hopes with a commanding 2-0 away victory against Espanyol before facing off against Barcelona in next week's El Clásico. In the Spanish La Liga 2025-26 match on May 3, Espanyol hosted Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium, with home side Ruben Sanchez, Ramon Terrat, and Roberto Fernandez leading the charge, while visitors fielded Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Vinicius Junior as their core attacking force.

Real Madrid dominated the match with a 2-0 victory, with Vinicius Junior scoring both goals in the 55th and 66th minutes. The win brought Real Madrid's tally to 77 points from 34 matches, keeping them in second place ahead of their crucial May 10 showdown against Barcelona, who currently lead by 10 points. Espanyol remained in 11th place with 39 points from 34 matches.

Other match results: Celta Vigo 3-1 Elche Getafe 0-2 Rayo Vallecano Real Betis 3-0 Real Oviedo

Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager, is safe after falling ill before the Manchester derby and being taken to the hospital. The 84-year-old football icon had traveled to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United's 3-2 home victory over Liverpool when he became unwell and was rushed to hospital, causing alarm among Red Devils fans and the football world. The Athletic confirmed that although the club has not issued an official statement, the illness was not a medical emergency. Sources close to Sir Alex, who requested anonymity, confirmed after the match that he had returned home safely following a medical examination. When asked about his former manager following United's 3-2 victory over Liverpool, manager Michael Carrick said: "I don't have any updates on information, so I don't know the current situation at the moment. I heard about it before the match, so I was aware of it before kick-off. All I can say is I wish him well. I was very concerned about the news, and I hope he's safe. I don't know the current situation, but we hope he's in good condition and we wish him luck. We think the result when he heard about it will give him some encouragement."

19-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy continues to deliver stellar performances, claiming victory at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix and securing his third consecutive championship win.

The 2026 Formula One world championship race, Round 4 at the Miami Grand Prix, took place on May 3 in the United States as the final race of the weekend.

Antonelli maintained his impressive form by crossing the finish line in first place with a time of 1 hour, 31.968 minutes, securing his third consecutive victory following wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grand Prix races.

Second place went to Lando Norris from McLaren, finishing 3.264 seconds behind, while Oscar Piastri, also from McLaren, took third place with a gap of 27.092 seconds.

Positions 4-6 were claimed by George Russell from Mercedes, Max Verstappen from Red Bull, and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, respectively.

Thai driver Alex Albon from Williams crossed the finish line in 10th position, successfully scoring his first championship points of the 2026 season.

In the championship standings, Antonelli leads with 100 points, followed by Russell in second with 80 points, and Leclerc in third with 63 points.

The next race will be the Canadian Grand Prix in Canada, scheduled for May 22-25.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Benjamin Saka's hand touched the ball when Manchester United scored to go 2-0 up in the Manchester Derby, and he criticized his team for failing to address their persistent problem of conceding late goals. Liverpool lost to Manchester United in a Premier League Manchester Derby match on May 3rd. The 2-0 goal proved controversial when there was uncertainty over whether the ball had touched Benjamin Saka's hand before United's finish. However, referee Darren England and the VAR team ultimately ruled that Saka did not handle the ball and allowed the goal to stand.

After the match, Slot addressed the controversial goal, stating: "I think there was a touch on his hand—the ball's trajectory changed, so there must have been contact. But it's no surprise to anyone that when VAR checks these situations, the decision comes out against us. It's happened to us all season. But we have to look at ourselves too, because we lost the individual duel and should have defended better."

The 47-year-old manager also criticized his team for once again failing to protect a lead late in the match, saying: "I don't think anyone would have expected us to lose that game after it was 2-2, or maybe they would have given our entire season. As I've shown many times this season, when we play well or think we can win, we make mistakes. The ball goes to Cody Gakpo, and they finish brilliantly."

Liverpool remains in 4th place in the table with 58 points from 35 matches.

Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United midfielder, credits manager Michael Carrick for playing a crucial role in restoring his confidence and that of his teammates, and celebrates scoring the winning goal in the red derby clash that saw Manchester United defeat Liverpool 3-2.

Mainoo emerged as the hero after firing in the winning goal in the 77th minute, securing a 3-2 home victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on May 3rd.

Looking back to the Ruben Amorim era, Mainoo had been dropped to the bench with an uncertain future at the club. However, under Carrick's management, he has proven himself again and become a key player, recently signing a new contract with the club until 2031.

After the match, Mainoo praised Carrick, saying: "He's been hugely important in this. The confidence he gives all the players – you want to follow him, fight for him, and die for him on the pitch."

"It's obviously been difficult. Every time you're not playing, you try to look ahead as much as possible and stay ready to perform," he added.

The 21-year-old also reflected on scoring the decisive goal, his first of the season in the league: "I'm delighted to have contributed a goal in this match. This is a very special game and occasion."

"I saw a couple of family members in the crowd. It's a blessing to be playing and a blessing to score. I used to sit in that corner – I feel incredibly fortunate to be at this point. I've always dreamed of moments like this. I'm just happy to be here at the club."

At 2:50 p.m. on May 3, 2025, authorities at Detchudom Police Station in Ubon Ratchathani Province responded to a fire at an eucalyptus lumber yard in Moo 2, Tambon Klang, Detchudom District. The flames were rapidly spreading across piles of stored wood, prompting emergency services to mobilize five fire trucks and the Suang Boochadham rescue team to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a massive pile of eucalyptus wood scraps engulfed in flames. Firefighters and rescue personnel worked together to contain the blaze, requiring nearly two hours of continuous water spraying to control the fire and extinguish the burning embers to prevent reignition.

Local residents suspect the fire may have been caused by burning debris from a traditional sky lantern launched from approximately 2 kilometers away as part of a rain-requesting ritual, especially since lantern fragments were discovered near the fire site during extinguishing efforts. Extreme heat is also considered a possible cause. Authorities are conducting a formal investigation to determine the exact cause.

Initial damage assessment is ongoing, as the eucalyptus wood was destined for export to foreign markets.