With only four games to go and clubs rapidly running out of runway after Thursdays fixtures here’s the update on the likely crash landers and those joining the mile high club.

Both Barca (93pts) and Bayern (88pts) won again this Thursday leaving the Spaniards 5pt lead over the Germans in the battle for the title in tact, Bayern will be looking to their future clash on MD 36 knowing that victory is a must and hope that either Man City, PSG or Atletico can take points in Barcas other remaining fixtures.

In the battle to join these two in the SMFA Champions Cup Real stumbled with defeat away to Napoli, the Spaniards being joined on 60pts by Juve with Dortmund on 58pts after their win over Leverkusen then Liverpool on 55pts after their surprise defeat at Schalke.

Dortmund are assured at least an SMFA Shield spot with Liverpool all but guaranteed a place too, Lazio (50pts), Arsenal (49pts), Napoli (49pts) and PSG (48pts) currently sit in the other places with a comfortable gap to 11^th placed Valencia (44pts).

Whilst additional Cup and Shield spots may arise from the outcomes of this seasons competitions the only other club guaranteed a spot is Porto after their T100 Shield victory.

At the bottom defeat for Fiorentina (18pts) to Barcelona condemned them to Div 2 football next season, Leverkusens (21pts) failure to pick up points against Dortmund mean that a similar fate awaits them if they lose to Man Utd on Sunday or, due to their much poorer goal difference, Fenerbahce or Schalke pick up a point.

Man Utd (29pts) despite defeat at Porto on Thursday are far from down and will be hoping for 3pts at home to fellow strugglers Leverkusen on Sunday to gain ground on the teams above them.

Fenerbahce (32pts) have slipped into the bottom four by nature of an inferior goal difference to Schalke, which could be crucial come the final game. The Turks off the back of a defeat to Arsenal host an in form Napoli side whilst the Germans follow up a surprise victory over Liverpool with a tough trip to their fellow countrymen Dortmund.

Then come Man City (34pts) who gained a vital point at Valencia on Thursday, they have the unenviable task of taking on Barca at the Ethiad whilst the last of those realistically in danger Atletico (36pts) are away to a PSG side currently struggling for form.

Whilst all games at this stage are crucial the stand out fixture at the top has to be Juves visit to Real whilst at the bottom the Man Utd, Leverkusen clash is a must win game for both clubs.

Week 35 Fixtures

Chelsea           v          Lazio

Real Madrid   v          Juventus

Fenerbahce    v          Napoli

Liverpool        v          Arsenal

Dortmund      v          Schalke

Man Utd         v          Leverkusen

Fiorentina      v          Porto

Man City         v          Barcelona

Bayern            v          Valencia

PSG                 v          Atletico

None of the protagonists currently in the automatic promotion spots managed a win between them in their Thursday fixtures with Milan (68pts) drawing at home to Zenit whilst Monchengladbach (64pts) went down away at Roma and Spurs (64pts) lost at the Lane to Wolfsburg.

All are still favourites to go up, for Milan realistically a draw away to Boca on Sunday will see their return to the top flight by virtue of their superior goal difference to Roma who are the only club outside the top three that could possibly catch them. Monchengladbachs game with Spurs would see a victor with the opportunity of gaining promotion on MD 36 whilst a loser would still have clear daylight between them and 4^th place.

That spot is currently occupied by Roma (57pts) whose victory over Spurs saw them leap frog over Zenit (56pts) after their draw in Milan, these two face each other on Sunday in a game which will end any outside hopes of automatic promotion for one if not both clubs, though both appear assured of a play-off place.

Ajax (55pts) currently sit in 6^th and look comfortable play-off candidates after their win at home to Lyon and sit ahead of Shakthar (51pts) who drew at CSKA in the Thursday games. These two go head to head on Sunday and whilst the Dutch club would not lose their current position with a defeat the Ukranians would likely slip out of the play-off spots if they fail to take all 3 points.

Sevilla (51pts) will be looking to follow up their victory against Loko and capitalise on any slip up by Shakthar with a result away to Wolfsburg. Spartak (49pts) visit Lyon and will look to continue the form that saw off Boca in their Thursday fixture.

Internazionale (48pts) went ahead of Newcastle on goal difference courtesy of home win against Benfica whilst the Toon went down at home to Everton, this Sunday it is the turn of the Brazilians to face Everton at home whilst the Geordies travel to Loko.

Everton and Wolfsburg both on 45pts have an outside chance of making the play-offs but will need to win all their remaining games and hope for a collapse from the group of clubs above them.

At the foot of the table Sporting (29pts) gave their faint survival hopes a boost with victory against fellow relegation strugglers Basel (31pts), the Portuguese side will hope for more of the same at home to CSKA on Sunday whilst their Swiss counterparts will need to reverse their fortunes at Benfica.

Boca (33pts) sit below Loko in the bottom four slots by a margin of -1 goal difference after their defeats on Thursday and both have tough home fixtures previously covered to look forward to on Sunday.

Benfica (38pts) slipped to 16^th below CSKA and Lyon both on 39pts after their results and all need a result on Thursday to ease the relegation threat.

The Monchengladbach-Spurs clash is the stand out fixture at the top whilst Zenit-Roma and Shakhtar-Ajax will also have a big impact for the clubs chasing the play-offs, meanwhile Milans visit to Boca will influence the picture at both ends of the table. 

At the bottom all eyes will be on Benfica v Basel, victory for Benfica will relegate their opponents and all but condemn Sporting regardless of their result due to their inferior goal difference.

Week 35 Fixtures

Boca                v          Milan

Lyon               v          Spartak

Shakhtar        v          Ajax

Sporting         v          CSKA

Benfica           v          Basel

Everton          v          Internazionale

Loko               v          Newcastle

Wolfsburg      v          Sevilla

M’gladbach    v          Spurs

Zenit               v          Roma

Villas (67pts) victory at Stoke on Thursday sees them within touching distance of promotion, victory at home to Sunderland on Sunday and Leicester failing to win at Internacional would confirm it.

Whilst Villa appear to be Champions elect a victory would also confirm them as title winners if Genoa (60pts) suffer a home defeat to Palace and Internacional (60pts) lose in the previously mentioned fixture with Leicester. Wins however assure the pair of at least a play-off spot.

Leicester (58pts) will take over the third automatic promotion spot with a win in that game at Internacional and would assure them of a play-off spot if Cruzeiro fail to win.

PSV (56pts) host Stoke and will be looking to gain ground should any of those above them slip up with Besiktas and Athletic Club both on 51pts looking to do likewise with fixtures away to Udinese and Southampton respectively.

Cruzeiro (50pts) who travel to Galatasaray could rise into the play-off places with a win if either Athletic Club or Besiktas fail to gain all 3pts. Wins for Southampton (49pts) at home to Athletic Club, Marseille (48pts) at St Etienne and Sunderland (48pts) at Villa are all vital to keep their respective challnges for the play-offs.

Galatasary (46pts) still aren’t out of the frame but will see their game with Cruzeiro as a must win to maintain any hopes.

After defeat to Udinese on Thursday Palace (44pts) realistically are now out of the picture.

At the bottom Bordeaux (23pts) may be down but they are still fighting with victory away at Sunderland on Thursday. Fellow French strugglers St Etienne (29pts) also recorded a vital win away to Hoffenheim which maintains their slim hopes of survival, this Sunday they host countrymen Marseille in a game they cannot afford to lose or the result at Swansea will send them down.

Above them are three clubs on 37pts, Swansea, Udinese and Hoffenheim, whilst Udinese host Besiktas, Swansea welcome Hoffenheim to the Liberty Stadium where as previously mentioned any result here will condemn St Etienne if they fail to win by virtue of the massively inferior goal difference.

Monaco (39pts) will be looking to keep their excellent run of form going away to relegated Bordeaux whilst Stoke (41pts) will be hoping to get something from their trip to PSV to ease the chances of them being dragged closer to the drop zone.

The top pick of games in the promotion battle looks to be Leicesters trip to Internacional whith the key battle at the bottom being Swansea-Hoffenheim.

Swansea         v          Hoffenheim

Galatasaray    v          Cruzeiro

Internacional v          Leicester

Udinese          v          Besiktas

Genoa             v          Palace

Bordeaux       v          Monaco

Villa               v          Sunderland

PSV                v          Stoke

Southampton  v          Athletic Club

St Etienne      v          Marseille

If anything things are getting even tighter in what has to be one of the most closely contested and exciting Divisions there is likely to be for some time.

Villarreal (58pts) continue to stutter at the top with a draw away to AZ that saw their lead cut by West Ham (53pts) whose win at Torino took them to 2^nd above Sao Paulo (52pts) who drew at home to Feyenoord.

The Yellow Submarine could all but confirm promotion due to goal difference with a win at home to Montpellier and if there are losses for both Feyenoord and Sampdoria. The Hammers host Hamburg whilst The Spoon Army travel to River Plate.

Feyenoord (52pts) dropped outside the top three on goal difference after their result on Thursday and will be hoping for a home victory against AZ to get back in automatic spots.

Sampdoria (51pts) gained ground with their win at Hellas Verona and will look to continue that run at home to Lille. Hamburg (50pts) also kept the pressure up with victory over fellow German side Stuttgart and now have tricky trip to the London Stadium on Sunday.

Chievo Verona (49pts) complete the teams currently in the play-off spots and they will be looking to get back to winning ways in their visit to Dnipro.

Stuttgart (48pts) dropped to 8^th after defeat to Hamburg and face yet another German side when Koln come visiting. Lille (47pts) have that trip to Sampdoria whilst Sassuolo (46pts) will look to continue their current good run at home to Dynamo Moscow.

Hellas Verona and River Plate both on 45pts, the former have a trip to draw specialists Atalanta whilst River Plate host Sao Paulo.

Then there are four clubs on 44pts, Montpellier, Atalanta, Koln and Dnipro in 16^th and a mere 5pts off the play-offs.

Looking the other way at the foot of the table Malaga (34pts), Torino (36pts) and Dynamo Moscow (37pts) all failed to gain any points on Thursday and whilst AZ (38pts) did pick up a point at home to Villarreal the bottom four are now adrift of Dnipro in 16^th by 6pts.

Malaga face Torino which will surely condemn one if not both teams to the drop,

Whilst Dynamo have a trip to Sasuolo , AZ face Feyenoord and Dnipro host Chievo.

The tussle that catches the eye at the top is Hamburgs trip to West Ham whilst at the bottom it has to be Malaga-Torino, anything other than victory for the Anchovies sees them relegated.

Stuttgart          v          Koln

West Ham       v          Hamburg

Malaga            v          Torino

Villarreal        v          Montpellier

Feyenoord      v          AZ

River Plate     v          Sao Paulo

Sampdoria      v          Lille

Atalanta          v          Hellas Verona

Dnipro            v          Chievo Verona

Sassuolo         v          Dynamo Moscow

Despite neither side being victorious this Thursday both Kyiv and Olympiacos managed to seal promotion thanks to Flamengo going down at Twente. Both clubs have 68pts as they now battle for the title, this Sunday Kyiv travel to Zagreb whilst The Legend host Rubin Kazan.

In the battle for the final promotion place Liege (56ts) have a 2pt lead over Flamengo (54pts) and face each other this Sunday in what will be a crucial game at the top.

Brugge (54pts) and Celtic (51pts) are the other two realistically challenging for the final automatic spot, the Belgiums host countrymen Anderlecht whilst the Scots host Independiente.

Celta Vigo (49pts) pushed their way into the play-off spots with victory over Levante, this being at the expense of Zagreb (49pts) who could only manage a draw at Bremen and now trail on goal difference.

Santos and Hertha both sit in contention on 47pts with the Brazilians hosting Twente whilst the Germans host Celta Vigo.

Rubin Kazan (46pts) and Espanyol (45pts) are probably the last of the outsiders with a realistic chance of challenging, Kazan must see off Olympiacos whilst the Spaniards have a short trip to Levante

At the bottom it now looks a straight fight between Augsburg (27pts) and West Brom (29pts), Augsburg host Bremen whilst West Brom travel to Partizan.

Flamengo-Liege heads the top of the table clash to watch whilst the games at Augsburg and Partizan may see a change at the bottom.

Santos             v          Twente

Celtic               v          Independiente

Brugge            v          Anderlecht

Zagreb             v          Kyiv

Augsburg       v          Bremen

Olympiacos    v          Rubin Kazan

Levante          v          Espanyol

Hertha            v          Celta Vigo

Partizan          v          West Brom

Flamengo       v          Liege

With 5 games left to play things are starting to get a bit clearer in the battles for glory and the scraps for survival, whilst little is decided for certain there are a few inevitabilities beginning to appear.

In the battle to be Champions Bayern are pushing Barca all the way but there appears to be no crack in the Spanish sides resolve to keep their crown, with 5pts separating the two their clash on MD36 will be pivotal.

Real need a single point to confirm their appearance in the SMFA Champions Cup next season whilst Juve continue to stutter and hold on to 4^thspot by 2pts from both Liverpool and Dortmund who must harbour hopes of overtaking the Italians who must face both of the challengers in the run in.

After a recent dip in form PSG have seen their challenge wain and will surely have to be content with an SMFA Shield place. Both Lazio and Arsenal have hit a bad patch of form as they look to secure their berths in the competition but both they together with Napoli still look favourites to qualify whilst Valencia, Chelsea and Porto could sneak in if any of the above slip up.

At the foot of the table the fat lady is warmed up and the curtains are ready to be raised for Fiorentina, failure to gain 3pts away to Barcelona on MD34 or victory for Fenerbahce and a point for Man City will see the Florence clubs relegation confirmed.

Leverkusen seem destined for the same fate and whilst they can’t be relegated this Thursday failure to win will surely see them going down.

The battle above this pair intensified with a vital win on MD33 for Man City over Atletico lifting them 4pts clear of the drop zone and dragging the Spaniards back into the relegation mix. City leap frogged Fenerbahce who drew with fellow strugglers Schalke, the Germans will be the happier of the two as they jump above Man Utd on goal difference after they went down to Barca.

Whilst there are no head to heads on MD34 that stand out as key fixtures there are plenty of clashes which will have a bearing at both the top and bottom.

Juventus               v                Chelsea

Napoli                  v                Real

Arsenal                v                Fenerbahce

Schalke                v                Liverpool

Leverkusen          v                Dortmund

Porto                    v                Man Utd

Barcelona            v                Fiorentina

Valencia              v                Man City

Atletico               v                Bayern

Lazio                   v                PSG

The automatic promotion spots look likely to go to the three current occupants, Milan, Monchengladbach and Spurs. Milans promotion could be confirmed on MD 34 if they manage a victory over Zenit.

Zenits draw with Monchengladbach on Sunday leaves them with fading hopes of an automatic spot though they could still have a major impact on deciding the Champions with that game to come against Milan and also with Spurs to play too. Roma failed to capitalise drawing with Wolfsburg though they too will have a big say in the top 3 shake up with games against all the contenders in the run in.

Both will be concentrating on cementing a place in the play-offs with Ajax and Shakthar occupying the other two places whilst Sevilla, Newcastle, Spartak and Internazionale are all in contention and will be looking to capitalise on any slip ups.

Whilst mathematically all the other teams down to CSKA in 16^th could make the play-offs most will be concentrating on looking at avoiding being drawn into the relegation battle.

Sporting are likely to be the first casualties here, defeat on Thursday to fellow strugglers Basel would all but but condemn the Portuguese club to Div 3 football next season which would be confirmed if they lose and both CSKA and Benfica gain at least a point.

Basels recent run of good form came to an end with defeat to Shakhtar on Sunday but they have done enough in recent weeks to keep themselves within 2pts of both Boca and Loko above them.

A 5pt gap separates Loko in 17^thfrom their Moscow rivals CSKA and Benfica above them, Lyons good run continued with victory over CSKA at the weekend seeing them now 6pts clear of the drop zone.

This Thursdays pick of the fixtures at the top of the table are Milans clash with Zenit and Roma taking on Monchengladbach whilst at the bottom Sportings visit to Basel will be pivotal.

Match Day 34 Fixtures

Spartak                     v                Boca

Ajax                          v                Lyon

CSKA                       v                Shakhtar

Basel                         v                Sporting

Internazionale           v                Benfica

Newcastle                 v                Everton

Sevilla                      v                Loko

Spurs                        v                Wolfsburg

Roma                        v                Monchengladbach

Milan                        v                Zenit

Division 3

Things remain tight at the top of Div 3 but Villa are starting to put some daylight between themselves and their rivals and have built up a 7pt cushion to 4^th place and are currently looking like the only firm favourites for promotion.

Both Genoa and Internacional have hit a bad patch of form which has allowed Leicester to close the gap with PSV, Besiktas and Athletic Club all still in the picture too despite all dropping points at the weekend.

The latter three though will also have to look over their shoulder as they are being pursued by clubs eager to grab one of the play-off spots. This group realistically extends down to Palace in 13^th with the next placed four of Stoke, Monaco, Hoffenheim and Swansea all not yet mathematically out of the picture though they will all be surely concentrating on the battle at the bottom.

Bordeaux were T100’s first confirmed casualties of the season, with defeat at Stoke for them and wins for Hoffenheim and Swansea on Sunday sending them through the trap door. St Etienne are in danger of making it a French relegation double and defeat for them away at Hoffenheim on Thursday would all but seal their fate.

Just 4pts separate Udinese, Swansea, Hoffenhein and Swansea as they scrap to avoid making up the foursome of teams destined for Div 4.

Stoke are by no means out of the woods currently sitting 4pts above 17^th placed Swansea, Palace should be safe with their 7pt cushion.

The previously mentioned game between Hoffenheim and St Etienne is the key fixture at the foot of the table on Thursday with the games at Besiktas and Athletic Club being the ones to watch at the top.

Match Day 34 Fixtures

Cruzeiro               v                Swansea

Leicester              v                Galatasaray

Besiktas               v                Internacional

Palace                  v                Udinese

Monaco               v                Genoa

Sunderland          v                Bordeaux

Stoke                   v                Villa

Athletic Club       v                PSV

Marseille             v                Southampton

Hoffenheim         v                St Etienne

Division 4

Sau Paulo’s form has faltered leading up to the run in seeing them concede the leadership to Villarreal who now have a 6pt lead at the top over the Brazilians and Feyenoord in third.

West Ham, Sampdoria, Chievo Verona and Stuttgart currently sitting in the play-off spots are all within one win of catching the 2^nd and 3^rd place clubs.

This league has been too close to call all season and looks like going all the way to the wire with clubs down as far as Dnipro in 16^th only 7pts away and having a realistic chance of making a late push for the play-off party.

Similarly at the foot of the table where Malaga despite 1pt in 6 games are still by no means certainties for the drop, though a serious turn around in form needs to start soon.

Above them 7pts separates 19^thplaced Torino from 12^th placed Atalanta with Dynamo and AZ currently making up the quartet in the drop zone, whilst a win won’t see any of them climb out of the bottom four on Thursday it would bring the pack above them well within striking distance for Sunday.

The stand out fixture at the top of table without doubt is Feyenoords visit to Sau Paulo whilst at the bottom Dyanamo’s clash with Dnipro and Malaga’s trip to Montpellier will be vital fixtures.

Match Day 34 Fixtures

Hamburg               v                Stuttgart

Torino                   v                West Ham

Montpellier           v                Malaga

AZ                        v                Villarreal

Sao Paulo             v                Feyenoord

Lille                     v                River Plate

Hellas Verona      v                Sampdoria

Chievo Verona     v               Atalanta

Dynamo               v               Dnipro

Koln                     v               Sassuolo

Kyiv who at one time looked likely to build an unassailable lead at the top lead the league by a single point from Olympiacos, these two are nailed on for promotion and are now scrapping over who will take the title, a battle that may be decided on MD37 when the two clubs meet. In the meantime a win for both clubs or defeat for Flamengo would see their promotions confirmed this Thursday.

In the play-off spots Flamengo sit 3pts ahead of Celtic and Brugge who in turn sit 3pts above Zagreb. A chasing posse of clubs within 7pts extend down to Bremen in 13^th, all who will be hoping to put a run of results together to make the play-offs come the end of the season.

At the foot of the table Augsberg did their battle to avoid winning the wooden spoon again this season no harm with victory over Espanyol at the weekend and will need to continue that form if they are to overhaul either West Brom or Partizan above them who look the most likely of clubs in the basement to be caught.

The pick of the fixtures this Thursday is the visit of Brugge to Kyiv which could have a major bearing on the title and promotion picture for both clubs.

Independiente  v      Santos

Anderlecht       v      Celtic

Kyiv                 v      Brugge

Bremen            v      Zagreb

Kazan              v      Augsburg

Espanyol         v      Olympiacos

Celta Vigo       v      Levante

West Brom      v      Hertha

Liege               v      Partizan

Twente             v     Flamengo

It’s that time of season we all love or hate, the final run in, the push for glory or the panic to avoid the trap door, 6 games left to decide if we’re polishing up our silverware or polishing up our CV’s.

In what has been yet another quality season at T100  very little is yet decided in the shake ups at the top and bottoms but the coming games will soon change all that and this is the first of this seasons’ countdown.

At the top it’s a 2 horse race for the title with Bayern trailing by two and half lengths to Barca who are looking like coasting in at a canter.  With 5 points between them it is hard to see the Spanish giants dropping that many points in 6 games when they’ve dropped only 9 in 32 so far this season.

Both of the above are already assured of SMFA Champions Cup football next season but who will join them is still in the balance. After unusually inconsistent seasons both Real and Juve have bobbed in and out of the top 4 but currently hold those berths being closely Dortmund and Liverpool, whilst PSG have an outside chance of being in contention their current poor form would indicate that is unlikely.

Arsenal, Lazio and Napoli are realistically out of that race but likely to secure SMFA Shield places, Porto have secured a place courtesy of their  T100 Shield win, Valencia and Chelsea have a lot of ground to make up to be in contention but both could still qualify by winning this seasons tournament.

At the dark end of the table Fiorentina look doomed, defeat on Sunday and victories for Man City and Fenerbahce would confirm their relegation, Leverkusen too look highly unlikely to avoid the drop and must win all their remaining games and hope results above them go their way.

Schalke, Man Utd, Man City and Fenerbahce are divided by 3 points as they battle to avoid the drop, Atletico have seen a current run of form starting to pull them clear but they together with Chelsea, Porto and Valencia are not yet safe.

Arsenal, Lazio and Napoli all just need 2 points to mathematically confirm their Div 1 status for next season.

It’s hard to look beyond the current top 3 of Milan, Monchengladbach and Spurs for automatic promotion, however which one of them will take the title is far from being decided.

Senit, Roma, Ajax and Shakhtar currently hold the play-off berths but Sevilla, Newcastle, Spartak, Inter, Wolfsburg and Everton will all harbour hopes of gaining ground during the run in.

Whilst at the bottom nobody is going to be relegated this Sunday Sporting must start putting together a run if they are not going to be playing in Div 3 next season. Basels recent run of good form see’s them with a fighting chance of survival along with Boca and Loko all currently in the bottom four, whilst mathematically nobody up to 6^th are currently safe in reality it is likely that only Lyon, Benfica and CSKA are in danger of being dragged into the mix.

In a tight division nothing looks like being decided early.

Villa look likely to get automatic promotion but both Genoa and Internacional have both hit a bad run of form at the tail end of the season, all down to Athletic in 7^th are in contention with play-off hopefuls realistically extending down to Marseille in 11^th.

At the base defeat for Bordeaux and victory for Monaco will see the French club all but doomed, St Etienne look likely to follow but not imminently, the likely other contenders for the drop currently look to come from Udinese, Hoffenhem, Monaco, Swansea and Stoke whilst nobody up to PSV in 5^thare currently mathematically safe.

In the crazy World that has been Div 4 this season absolutely nothing is close to being decided.

Whilst Villareal look the only decent odds on bet for promotion anyone down to Sassuolo in 16^th could make the rise.

Going the other way there are currently no teams showing they intend to be favourites with only 8 points between 10^th and 20^th.

This division looks certain to go to the wire.

The Champions look likely to be either Kyiv or Olympiacos with the battle to join them in promotion being between Flamengo, Liege, Brugge and Celtic.

Play-off contenders together with those mentioned above look likely to come from Celta Vigo, Zagreb, Hertha, Rubin Kazan and Santos.

Augsburg are current favourites for the wooden spoon but West Brom, Partizan and Levante will be looking over their shoulders.

Well we’re coming up to the last game of a fascinating season and so many issues have come right down to the wire so here’s a look at the final day possible movers, shakers and heartbreakers.

Champions – Barcelona

Champions Cup Qualifiers – Barcelona, Bayern, Real & Juventus 

I stand to be corrected but my understanding is Man U will also qualify if they beat Bayern in the final and Porto will qualify if Bayern win.

Champions Shield Qualifiers – Porto, Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, Atletico

Fenerbahce will definitely qualify if they gain a point , whilst if they lose both Fiorentina and Man City could catch them mathematically their goal difference deficit is such that they would have to break all known T100 scoring records.

Again don’t quote me but as either Man U or Porto are expected to be promoted to the Champions Cup it could create an extra place in the Shield which will go to either Man City or Fiorentina if they fail to pull of the miracle of sneaking past Fenerbahce and to add further uncertainty a the team not qualifying through this route could join them if Chelseas win the SMFA Shield.

Not forgetting Stuttgart from Div 5 who will have qualified through their Top100 Shield win.

Confused, so am I.

The two are tied on points with Fiorentina having a 6 goal advantage in goal difference, City host Barca whilst Fiorentina are away to Juve.

On to the bottom end which is far more straight forward.

Relegated – Sevilla, Lyon and Milan.

In the frame to possibly join them are Lazio 36pts, Inter 37pts, Liverpool 38pts and outsiders Leverkusen 39pts.

A point for Lazio away to Man Utd would be enough for them to call clear if Inter fail to win away at Porto, if Lazio and Inter manage to win then Liverpool would be down if they fail to win at home to Madrid, meanwhile Leverkusen only need a point away to Milan to assure their safety but are unlikely to see all 3 clubs below them win and overhaul them.

Promoted – Dortmund, Napoli and Schalke.

The Champions have yet to be crowned, Dortmund need a win away to Monchengladbach whilst Napoli need the Germans to fail to register 3pts whilst winning themselves at home to Boca.

Play-Offs – Only PSG have a guaranteed place due to the last day fixtures. The remaining berths being between Wolfsburg 62pts, Roma 61pts, Everton 61pts, Spartak 60pts and Newcastle 60pts who are all in the frame.

The critical game here on the last day will be Wolfsburg v Spartak, a win for either club secure their spot whilst a draw would see the Germans guaranteed a place.

Roma and Everton need wins away to St-Etienne and Galatasary respectively, whilst Newcastle must rely on Roma and Everton failing to win and Spartak getting no more than a point whilst they themselves win at home to Sporting.

At the foot of the table.

Relegated – Athletic Club, Galatasaray and Sunderlan.

The last place on the trap door is between St-Etienne and Sporting. St-Etienne must win at home to Roma and hope Sporting lose away to Newcastle, if the Portuguese side draw the Frenchmen must win by 5 clear goals.

Promoted – CSKA and Basel.

Ajax are all but there unless an 8 goal deficit in goal difference can be overturned by Villa. Ajax face Lille away whilst Villa are away to Palace.

The race to be Champions is still a 3 way race, CSKA must win away to Swansea to secure the title, if they fail to do so and Basel secure 3pts away to Sassuolo then the title goes to them, if both fail to win then Ajax could sneak through the back door if they win at Palace, but it would have to be by 5 clear goals if CSKA manage a draw.

Play-Offs – Villa are guaranteed their place in the dust off, whilst the other 3 places are to be slugged out between Marseille, Leicester, Shakhtar, PSV and Bordeaux.

Relegated – Sampdoria and Sassuolo

In the basement battle to avoid sliding into Div 4 it looks certain that Lille will drop unless they win, Hamburg fail to gain a point, Hoffenheim lose and the Frenchmen overturn a 15 goal deficit.

Hamburg on the other hand have their destiny in their own hands, a win for them at home to Monaco will see them leapfrog the visitors.

Hoffenheim need to win at home to Marseille to be sure of avoiding the drop whilst Palace require a point at home to Villa to ensure safety.

Monaco as mentioned need to avoid defeat at Hamburg in what is arguably the divisions fixture of the season.

Promoted – Southampton

The Saints can secure the title with victory in the match of the day away to Internacional whilst the Brazilians will secure promotion and possibly the title if they win.

Malaga will book their place in Div 3 with a win at home to Cologne and would be Champions if Internacional v Southampton ends up a draw or if Internacional win but by 1 goal less than the Spaniards due to their goals scored record.

Genoa could go up if they win at home to Udinese and Southampton either win or draw, a win would also see them pop the champagne if Malaga lose or draw.

Play-Offs – One from Internacional, Malaga, and Genoa will tussle it out with Udinese and Torino.

Atalanta will join them if they avoid defeat at AZ whilst the Dutch side will take the spot with a victory, another crucial fixture for sure.

Relegated – Celta Vigo, West Brom and Levante

To avoid joining them Espanyol must win at home to Torino whilst relying on Hellas failing to win at home to West Ham, a draw wouldn't be good enough for the Italians if the Spaniards win with their superior goal difference.

Champions – Villareal

Promoted – Feyenoord and Stuttgart

Play-Offs – Hertha, Sao Paulo, Santos and Celtic

Augsburg are confirmed as the wooden spoon winners, to avoid finishing a fated second from bottom Bremen need a win at home to Rubin Kazan whilst relying on Twente losing, a point for the Belgians sees them  clear.

Good luck to all and may the algorithms run fairly.

Every set of match day results now have an ever increasing effect on the shifting sands of the league landscapes so here’s how things have been effected after Match Day 35 and what  could be resolved on Match Day 36.

The Champions are still to be crowned with Barca still needing a win to confirm it, though a draw would surely see their massively superior goal difference take them over the line.

Both Bayern and Real have assured themselves of Champions Cup football next season alongside Barca with Juve, Porto and Man U still in the hunt for the final berth.

Chelsea have secured a Champions Shield spot and with 3 other places still up for grabs the list of mathematical contenders extends improbably all the way down to Lazio in 15^th.

At the bottom Lyon and Milan could both join Sevilla in dropping to Div 2 if they lose and both Leverkusen and Lazio win and Valencia get a point.

Both Napoli and Schalke have joined Dortmund in gaining promotion to Div 1, the title however cannot be decided just yet.

The play-off places are still to be decided with clubs down to Loko in 12^th having a mathematical chance of securing a place.

At the bottom Galatasaray and, Sunderland could be relegated if they lose or Sporting and Boca both win, this would also condemn St Etienne if they fail to get maximum points.

Promotion cannot be mathematically secured but a win for Basel and defeat for Villa would see the Swiss club virtually home and dry due to their goal difference, potentially any 3 clubs from the top 10 could nick a promotion slot but realistically they are likely to go to any of the top 5.

Play-off hopefuls extend all the way down to Cruzeiro in 13^thwho are not yet clear of being possibly relegated.

Failure to win for Sampdoria and Sassuolo see them relegated and even victories could see them drop if Palace and Hamburg both win.

At the top matters are still far from being decided with 11 clubs still having a mathematical chance of promotion but in all likelihood the final top 3 will come from the current 6 heading the table.

Play-off potentials extend down to Montpellier in 14^theven if their chances are slim and they will be more focused on what is happening below them.

At the foot of the table Levante have slipped through the trap door and another defeat will see them finish in the bottom 2, defeat for Celta Vigo will see them also playing in Div 5 next season if both Hellas Verona and Espanyol win.

Feyenoord have secured promotion alongside Villareal, a point for Stuttgart or defeat for both Hertha and Santos will see Stuttgart taking the final automatic promotion spot.

A win for Villareal or defeat for Feyenoord will see the Spanish club taking the title.

Both Hertha and Santos have secured their play-off berths and wins for Sao Paulo and Celtic or defeat for Olympiacos will see them taking the other 2 places.

At the basement Augsberg could be confirmed as a bottom 2 finisher If they fail to win and either Twente or Bremen secure 3pts.

With just 4 games to go there are still a lot of issues to be decided in T100, some of which could be confirmed tonight on Match Day 35 so here’s a brief look through what could be resolved tonight.

The Champions haven’t really been in question for some time but a win for Barca or defeat for both Bayern and Real would see Barcelona confirmed as Champions after an outstanding season.

Wins for Bayern and Real would see them confirm their Champions Cup place for next season joining Barca, the 4^th berth is some way off being decided with Juve and Porto the primary contenders and Man U holding on to an outside chance.

Chelsea would secure Champions Shield football with a win tonight or if Man C, Fenerbahce and Fiorentina all lose. With two from those fighting for the Champions Cup spots joining them it leaves 3 places still being fought for and unlikely to be settled until the last day of the season.

At the bottom Sevilla are unfortunately already down and confirmed to finish bottom but no other club is that far adrift that they can be confirmed as joining them after tonight’s results.

Dortmund secured promotion on Match Day 34, both Napoli and Schalke could join them with wins tonight or defeat for Roma. The destination of the title however looks like it will go all the way down to the wire.

One from Napoli, Schalke and Roma are assured of a play-off berth if they fail to make automatic promotion, the other 3 places are far from being decided.

Athletic Club are already destined for Div 3 and destined to finish in the bottom 2. Defeat for Galatasaray combined with wins for Boca and Sporting would see the Turkish club also relegated.

One of the tightest promotion races see’s no possibility of any club being able to secure their place in Div 2 tonight. The only thing that could be confirmed at the top is if PSV, Stoke and Swansea all lose then Ajax and Basel could assure themselves of at least a play-off spot with a win.

At the bottom defeat for Sassuolo sees them relegated with a win for Monaco and a draw for Hamburg also condemning Sampdoria to the drop if they fail to win.

Even tighter at the top than Div 3 nothing here can be decided at all after tonight’s games.

At the bottom however defeat for Levante will see them relegated.

Villarreal are already assured Div 4 football next season but the title won’t be decided tonight. Victory for Feyenoord will mean they join Villarreal as would defeat for Hertha. Stuttgart could also go up if they win and Hertha lose.

Hertha will claim a play-off spot with a win tonight or a defeat for Olympiacos to Santos which would also see the Brazilians assured of a play-off berth, Sao Paulo could also claim a spot if they win and Olympiacos lose.

Nothing can be decided at the foot of the table with Augsburg, Twente and Bremen all still fighting to avoid finishing in the dreaded bottom 2.

With only two games left the Putin Cup is getting hotter than a Russian female shot putters under crackers and nearly has hairy, all is to play for with nothing yet, a bit like the contents of a Russian female shot putters under crackers !!!