sunshine breaking through although parts of scotland will stay grey. temperatures again around 20 across the south but even further north, the south but even further north, the mid—teens. thursday night, most places will be dry, showers will fade away. thick cloud to the south and west. some low cloud around southern and western coasts. a mild night, and into good friday, it could be the warmest day of the week. plenty of sunshine in central and eastern areas, putting temperatures up, to 21, maybe 22 in spots. furtherwest, more cloud, one ortwo spots. furtherwest, more cloud, one or two showers for northern ireland and wales but many places should stay dry. going to be a warm day for scotland. heading into the easter weekend, many places staying warm and dry, the further west, you may see weather fronts coming in, certainly sunday and monday, that could introduce some rain. that's it for me. thank you. that's all from the bbc news at six, so it's goodbye from me and on bbc one. we nowjoin the bbc�*s news teams where you are. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. can madrid deliver another champions league classic? manchester city are in the spanish capital tonight to face atletico. iam 0lly i am 0lly foster live at the stadium where manchester city have just arrived with that crucial one goal cushion in this quarterfinal. liverpool look to be sailing into the semis, provided they can navigate past benfica, who are at anfield this evening. and an apology — kenny shiels says sorry for comments made about his northern ireland women's side in their heavy defeat to england. also coming up in the programme — a blind golf increases in popularity, there's a call for more help for players. hello there, and welcome to sportsday here on bbc news. madrid has a lot to live up to following last night's thriller at the bernabeu, which saw the holders chelsea knocked out in extra time at the hands of is—time champions real madrid. tonight, manchester city and liverpool hope to keep the english flame alive in their respective quarterfinal second leg ties. city boss pep guardiola expects their tie against atletico madrid to be a more intense encounter than last week. they take a 1—0 lead to spain. let's hear from guardiola let's hearfrom guardiola and his opposing side. let's hear from guardiola and his opposing side-— opposing side. tried to see the score in the — opposing side. tried to see the score in the last _ opposing side. tried to see the score in the last five _ opposing side. tried to see the score in the last five minutes. l opposing side. tried to see the | score in the last five minutes. it was what it is, so i think it will be slightly different because we played at home and created momentum is, played at home and created momentum �*s, real ones, through their own games. the passion that all the fans have. there will be moments that there will be so aggressive and create problems. translation: we are facing a team that plays really _ we are facing a team that plays really well. very fast transitions and making the most of small spaces. but we _ and making the most of small spaces. but we have _ and making the most of small spaces. but we have hope and what we can creaio _ but we have hope and what we can creaio i_ but we have hope and what we can create. i think what we accomplished in the _ create. i think what we accomplished in the past _ create. i think what we accomplished in the past match gives us hope. obviously. — in the past match gives us hope. obviously, can't week —— we can't go far with _ obviously, can't week —— we can't go far withiust— obviously, can't week —— we can't go far withjust hope. we need to take the match— far withjust hope. we need to take the match with our players, and i think— the match with our players, and i think we can hurt them. and that style of play under the spotlight after simeone faced much criticism for the manner in their defeat last week. well, let's go live to madrid now and join olly foster, who's in amongst the fans. great to see you. these excise know the business end. —— these asides. what the atmosphere like? it’s what the atmosphere like? it's fantastic. what the atmosphere like? it�*s fantastic. the coachjust arrived fantastic. the coach just arrived and the street was lined with about 20 or 30 flares from the fans, gave them a fantastic welcome. flayer not something we've seen from them on the pitch because you go back to that first leg, intense, was the word pep —— pep guardiola described. �*i_ word pep —— pep guardiola described. i— nils to city, but they had to work so hard. just the one kevin de bruyne goal to show with 20 minutes left. fill flowed in finally unlocking those banks that i thought he had mounted to suffocate them and diego simeone was very happy with their work —— phil foden. but of course, they have to now go for the goal that will at least push this tie into extra time. it is going to be interesting to get that manchester city news in the next 20 minutes or so, and just how atleti are going to approach this mass match. simeone has been accused of being dull and anti—football. radio five live how commentary. chris sutton will be a pundit. toe to toe with manchester city, and ithink— toe to toe with manchester city, and i think that _ toe to toe with manchester city, and i think that will be a long light for atletico. we know it's going to be for atletico. we know it's going to he intense — for atletico. we know it's going to be intense and quite a fiery game. we know_ be intense and quite a fiery game. we know they will try and get under the manchester city players' skin. but what — the manchester city players' skin. but what we do know about manchester city in _ but what we do know about manchester city in the _ but what we do know about manchester city in the competition, pep wants to win, _ city in the competition, pep wants to win, and — city in the competition, pep wants to win, and they haven't been able to win, and they haven't been able to get— to win, and they haven't been able to get over— to win, and they haven't been able to get over the line with him as manager— to get over the line with him as managerjust yet. he to get over the line with him as managerjust yet.— to get over the line with him as managerjust yet. manager 'ust yet. he left last week, his managerjust yet. he left last week, his reputation _ managerjust yet. he left last week, his reputation for— managerjust yet. he left last week, his reputation for overthinking. -- i his reputation for overthinking. —— he laughed. is it possible to overthink this one?- he laughed. is it possible to overthink this one? look, i mean, willie overthink _ overthink this one? look, i mean, willie overthink this? _ overthink this one? look, i mean, willie overthink this? i _ overthink this one? look, i mean, willie overthink this? i don't - overthink this one? look, i mean, willie overthink this? i don't thinkj willie overthink this? i don't think so. willie overthink this? i don't think so i_ willie overthink this? i don't think so ithink— willie overthink this? i don't think so. i think you every —— whoever he plays. _ so. i think you every —— whoever he plays, manchester city will be too strong _ plays, manchester city will be too strong for — plays, manchester city will be too strong for atletico. the only way atletico — strong for atletico. the only way atletico could win this game is if something goes badly wrong. manchester city missed a wealth of chances _ manchester city missed a wealth of chances. but i don't see this atletico _ chances. but i don't see this atletico team under simeone as strong _ atletico team under simeone as strong as— atletico team under simeone as strong as they were. they've conceded _ strong as they were. they've conceded a lot of goals. their defence — conceded a lot of goals. their defence has been pretty poor. it would _ defence has been pretty poor. it would he — defence has been pretty poor. it would be a major shock if manchester city win tonight. i don't think it's going _ city win tonight. i don't think it's going to — city win tonight. i don't think it's going to he _ city win tonight. i don't think it's going to be an open game. that's because _ going to be an open game. that's because of— going to be an open game. that's because of the way atletico will approach it. they'll try and get through— approach it. they'll try and get through by any means. they'll try to id through by any means. they'll try to go through— through by any means. they'll try to go through by any means, but i think manchester city will have the edge. they have _ manchester city will have the edge. they have the quality, with de bruyne — they have the quality, with de bruyne in _ they have the quality, with de bruyne in his best form. you look at the manchester city bench. it'll be interesting to see the starting line-up. — interesting to see the starting line—up, but i think manchester city will see this through. chris sutton on pondicherry _ see this through. chris sutton on pondicherry duties _ see this through. chris sutton on pondicherry duties from - see this through. chris sutton on pondicherry duties from seven i pondicherry duties from seven o'clock. it's going to be a full house —— pond duties. they have to have 5000 seats because of the discriminatory behaviour of their fans. atleti went to court arbitration. there will be security issues if they took 5000 tickets off fans. it will be a full house of over 60,000. fans still streaming in. we're a little way out of town. i was in the centre, the focal point for visiting fans, and there were hundreds of city fans, more than there were chelsea fans, obviously in town for the real match 2a hours ago. of course, city are in a very good place at the moment. they are on for a trouble of trophies, but there is one trophy that they haven't managed to crack for all their riches. it is the european cup, the champions league. here are some of their fans. i think it'll be a hard game. we'll be through _ fans. i think it'll be a hard game. we'll be through and _ fans. i think it'll be a hard game. we'll be through and then - fans. i think it'll be a hard game. we'll be through and then go - we'll be through and then go forward _ we'll be through and then go forward. the later it goes, i'll be on me _ forward. the later it goes, i'll be on me toes~ _ forward. the later it goes, i'll be on me toes. quite itchy, nervous. if on me toes. quite itchy, nervous. if it's on me toes. quite itchy, nervous. it's any year i on me toes. quite itchy, nervous. if it's any year i feel confident, i feel— it's any year i feel confident, i feel confident _ it's any year i feel confident, i feel confident about— it's any year i feel confident, i feel confident about city. - it's any year i feel confident, i feel confident about city. i - it's any year i feel confident, i feel confident about city. i think we'll be them _ feel confident about city. i think we'll be them 2-0. _ feel confident about city. i think we'll be them 2-0. they - feel confident about city. i think we'll be them 2-0. they have i feel confident about city. i think| we'll be them 2-0. they have to feel confident about city. i think- we'll be them 2-0. they have to come out and we — we'll be them 2-0. they have to come out and we picked _ we'll be them 2-0. they have to come out and we picked them _ we'll be them 2-0. they have to come out and we picked them up. _ for the home crowd, they will be anticipating what could be a madrid derby. anticipating what could be a madrid derb . , . ., , derby. they certainly will. spaniards _ derby. they certainly will. spaniards are _ derby. they certainly will. spaniards are having - derby. they certainly will. spaniards are having a - derby. they certainly will. l spaniards are having a very derby. they certainly will. - spaniards are having a very good champions league, and real madrid were down and out at one point. what an astonishing match at the bernabeu. chelsea had to come here and score at least twice. no english side have gone to bernabeu and won by more than a goal, but chelsea found themselves in dreamland. adding to the goals on the night. real will write rattled. —— were rattled. the reading champions have done it. but a beautiful bowl to the substitute rodrygo. that post it into extra time. it was karim benzema, he scored what proved to be the winner over the two. what an astonishing match. they will have to lift themselves for the fa cup semi finals on sunday against crystal palace, but real madrid are now waiting and watching to see what happens here, because the winter here will be facing real madrid in that semifinal —— the winner. sitting in the driving seat, but i think it's going to be the complete opposite of what happened at the bernabeu. i think it will be very defensive from atletico. will have to open up, but it could be a rather nervy and cagey and nail—biting for manchester city. itrefoil nervy and cagey and nail-biting for manchester city.— nervy and cagey and nail-biting for manchester city. well indeed. thank ou ve manchester city. well indeed. thank you very much _ manchester city. well indeed. thank you very much indeed. _ manchester city. well indeed. thank you very much indeed. all _ manchester city. well indeed. thank you very much indeed. all he - you very much indeed. all he fostered. what a pass. well, in the night's other tie, liverpool will be the heavy favourites going into their quarterfinal second leg against benfica. jurgen klopp's side hold a two—goal advantage from the first leg in lisbon. given his critical comments about theirfixture run—in, including a big fa cup semifinal this weekend against title rivals man city, klopp says he won't be telling his men to hold back. i will go for it. full throttle. put them under pressure, try to score early. if not, try to score a bit later. that's what you do and that's what we expect. i think they respected us before, but it was quite good. but now bad news for benifca. it's in field. . so, klopp hoping the fans can help them on their route to the semis. john murray is at the game for us at anfield. of the expectation is it will be a good deal for liverpool of the expectation is it will be a good dealfor liverpool to reach of the expectation is it will be a good deal for liverpool to reach the semifinals. liverpool have a 3—1 lead from the first leg, but anyone who follows that match will be aware that while liverpool created a lot of opportunities, so did benifca. —— benfica. jurgen klopp say they are capable of causing problems. liverpool lost in the second leg having done the hard work. mind you, it would still be a huge surprise if liverpool don't get through to the semifinal that we now know will be against villareal. the northern ireland women's football manager, kenny shiels, has today issued an apology over his comments following their 5—0 loss to england. shiels said girls and women were, in his words, "more emotional" than men, and don't take to conceding a goal well. the comments overshadowed what was meant to be an occasion to celebrate, given the record turnout at windsor park for a women's match. have a listen to what shiels said after the match. i'm sure if you go through the patterns, when a team —— a team concedes a goal, they can see the second one within a very short period of time. white through the whole spectrum of the women's game, because women are more emotional than men, so they take a goal and they don't take that very well. you see teams conceding goals and 18 and 21 minutes, and then 64 and 68 minutes. because that's an emotional goal. in a statement issued earlier today, shiels said... well, despite the apology, its left many considering the damage those remarks have had on the perception of the women's game. our reporterjo currie spoke to yvonne harrison, the head of women in football, a group who work to improve understanding and education of women's football, on those comments from shiels. i was iwasa i was a bit taken aback. it's disappointing because for somebody whos— disappointing because for somebody who's watching may be for the first time, _ who's watching may be for the first time, i_ who's watching may be for the first time, i think you might actually consider— time, i think you might actually consider that to be true, and i think— consider that to be true, and i think it — consider that to be true, and i think it was an opinion, not based upon _ think it was an opinion, not based upon fact~ — think it was an opinion, not based upon fact. therefore, it's quite damaging~ _ upon fact. therefore, it's quite damaging. if we think of women in society— damaging. if we think of women in society generally and that stereotype in the workplace, they talk about male colleagues being seen as— talk about male colleagues being seen as assertive and then being seen _ seen as assertive and then being seen as— seen as assertive and then being seen as emotional. thisjust reinforces— seen as emotional. thisjust reinforces that. i think it's really unhelpful— reinforces that. i think it's really unhelpful and really outdated. you touched on unhelpful and really outdated. gm. touched on the were damaging, how damaging could this be for people coming for the first time in reading these quotes? the coming for the first time in reading these quotes?— these quotes? the comments are damauuin these quotes? the comments are damaging because _ these quotes? the comments are damaging because people - these quotes? the comments are damaging because people will. these quotes? the comments are l damaging because people will take what they read, and therefore that's the reality — what they read, and therefore that's the reality. the fact is the games come _ the reality. the fact is the games come along way, and if we look at the prender— come along way, and if we look at the premier league last weekend, goats— the premier league last weekend, goals were scored in quick succession. this is about athletes' mentai— succession. this is about athletes' mental resilience. he succession. this is about athletes' mental resilience.— succession. this is about athletes' mental resilience. he has apologised and ou mental resilience. he has apologised and you read — mental resilience. he has apologised and you read it. _ mental resilience. he has apologised and you read it, what _ mental resilience. he has apologised and you read it, what did _ mental resilience. he has apologised and you read it, what did you - mental resilience. he has apologised and you read it, what did you make l and you read it, what did you make of it? iii and you read it, what did you make of it? �* ., , ., of it? if i'm honest, ithought it was quite _ of it? if i'm honest, ithought it was quite matter-of-fact. - of it? if i'm honest, i thought it| was quite matter-of-fact. we've of it? if i'm honest, i thought it - was quite matter-of-fact. we've got was quite matter—of—fact. we've got to take _ was quite matter—of—fact. we've got to take that— was quite matter—of—fact. we've got to take that genuinely that he didn't— to take that genuinely that he didn't mean to offend. his team has lost 5-0, _ didn't mean to offend. his team has lost 5—0, and that's hard to take. going _ lost 5—0, and that's hard to take. going into — lost 5—0, and that's hard to take. going into a — lost 5—0, and that's hard to take. going into a conference at that time is difficult, — going into a conference at that time is difficult, and maybe people say things— is difficult, and maybe people say things they don't mean. there could have been— things they don't mean. there could have been more depth to that apology _ have been more depth to that apology. i think that's the right thing _ apology. i think that's the right thing to— apology. i think that's the right thing to do, and he's clearly been a good _ thing to do, and he's clearly been a good influence on the team and taken them to— good influence on the team and taken them to a _ good influence on the team and taken them to a great place. i wish the team well— them to a great place. i wish the team well for the future. let's return to a story that has been developing over recent weeks. sport, and in particular, cycling's, response to transgender athletes competing at elite female events. we can speak to our correspondent alex capstick, who has been following developments closely. phyllis in on the latest. -- fill us in. one phyllis in on the latest. -- fill us in- one of _ phyllis in on the latest. -- fill us in. one of the most _ phyllis in on the latest. -- fill us in. one of the most popular - phyllis in on the latest. -- fill us i in. one of the most popular events in. one of the most popular events in british cycling's national calendar. but this year's women's race and men's race because the main sponsor has withdrawn his support. that's in protest of the decision last week to suspend its current trans roles, which means that writers like emily bridges who came out as transgender are not allowed to compete in the female category. he said in a statement that whilst he supported women smart, he has many friends in the transgender community he feel would be letting down if he didn't make a stand. that statement came out as a welcome surprise to the organisers. around £15,000 of the women's and junior men's races are going ahead. i spoke to the organiser, and he said he's been inundated with phone calls with people willing to help. he's now considering offers, and among them, one from two women's rights groups. they said they will donate the full £15,000, but have reservations about the offer. we are a cycling event. are objected is to pursue — we are a cycling event. are objected is to pursue women's cycling and promoted — is to pursue women's cycling and promoted to the highest level. but i have colleagues who have reservations with regard to the potential— reservations with regard to the potential link with rights groups that might indicate to anyone out there _ that might indicate to anyone out there politicising of the event. this is— there politicising of the event. this is a — there politicising of the event. this is a sporting event which peopled _ this is a sporting event which peopled enjoyment and entertainment from. peopled enjoyment and entertainment from we _ peopled enjoyment and entertainment from. we don't want to necessarily be seen _ from. we don't want to necessarily be seen to— from. we don't want to necessarily be seen to be promoting another angle _ be seen to be promoting another angle to — be seen to be promoting another angle to the event. what is most important — angle to the event. what is most important is women's cycling as a whole _ important is women's cycling as a whole and — important is women's cycling as a whole and the sport as a whole. what's the response been to this? in terms of british cycling, colin clews has been in touch with them. they want to go ahead, but they don't get involved in issues like sponsors for local events. in terms of the wider debate, colin clews says he sympathises with all sides of the argument, but when it comes to the big question of inclusion versus fairness, that local organisers like himself should be answering. organisers like himself should be answerinr. �* ., ,, , ., organisers like himself should be answerinr. �* . ~' , ., , organisers like himself should be answerinr. �* . ~' , . answering. alex, thank you very much indeed. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making headlines today. former australia batter marcus north has pulled out of the running to be england's new managing director of men's cricket for family reasons. the 42—year—old, who is currently durham's director of cricket, was reportedly among the favourites for the role. the previous incumbent ashley giles left in february following england's 4—0 ashes defeat by australia. meanwhile, andrew mcdonald has been appointed australia's men's coach on a four—year contract. the 40—year—old former all rounder was assistant to previous coach justin langer and then took charge of the team for the recent tour to pakistan. daniel vettori will replace mcdonald as head coach of birmingham phoenix in england's domestic hundred competition. damiano caruso won stage 2 of the tour of sicily. that makes it back to back victories for the italian national team in the race so far. vincenzo nibali finished second. and gareth davies has signed a new contract to stay at scarlets. the welsh scrum half, who was part of the lions squad last summer, has scored 55 tries in over 200 appearances for the united rugby championship side since making his debut 14 years ago. let's move on to tennis, then, and the monte carlo masters. great britain's cameron norrie has lost his first match as a world top ten player. he was beaten by albert ramos—vinolas in the second round of the tournament earlier. norrie forced a deciding set before spain's ramos—vinolas, who was hampered by an abdominal injury, came through 6—4, 2—6, 6—4. norrie, who is now ranked 10 in the world, has never beaten the spaniard in four meetings on clay. well, it was a poor day for britain, as dan evans is also out. he was beaten in straight sets by belgium's david goffin 7—6, 6—2. it continues a poor run of form for the british number two, who reached the semifinals of the event last year. he's now lost his last four matches on tour and looked distinctly frustrated during his match there in monte carlo. blind golfers have used a tournament in worcestershire to highlight the importance of on—course volunteer guides to allow them to play the game. the england and wales blind golf charity, staged a competition at gaudet and luce in droitwich. the charity says blind golf is gaining in popularity, but the lack of people to help golfers navigate the 18 holes is an issue. i was short—sighted. as soon as i got to 17 or 18, vision just started going really quickly. i would do crosswords at work, and it went that... the next day, i couldn't even see the paper. with golf, i suppose the best way, i can see the golf ball at my feet, but as soon balls been struck, it's completely gone. it's hard to explain when it means everything. i don't get to play a lot because it's finding people to play with. i've been golfing every day of the week, practising in the kitchen. there are three categories _ practising in the kitchen. there are three categories in _ practising in the kitchen. there are three categories in line _ practising in the kitchen. there are three categories in line golf. - practising in the kitchen. there are three categories in line golf. therej three categories in line golf. there is bi. _ three categories in line golf. there is bi. 52. — three categories in line golf. there is b1, b2, and b3, less than 10%. realistically, it's the same set up as golf~ _ realistically, it's the same set up as golf. just the guideline is up. they— as golf. just the guideline is up. they can — as golf. just the guideline is up. they canjust see as golf. just the guideline is up. they can just see a tiny bit of the ball, _ they can just see a tiny bit of the ball. so— they can just see a tiny bit of the ball, so after they hit it they have no idea, — ball, so after they hit it they have no idea, so— ball, so after they hit it they have no idea, so the guide is crucial to us. no idea, so the guide is crucial to us we _ no idea, so the guide is crucial to us we got— no idea, so the guide is crucial to us. we got that benefit because we can't see _ us. we got that benefit because we can't see that. a lot of our guys or family— can't see that. a lot of our guys or family members, friends, and that's the message we're trying to get out. you have _ the message we're trying to get out. you have to — the message we're trying to get out. you have to get on with it. you can't let it be true. that's why i started playing golf. ifeel like when i'm on the course, i'm not a brilliant player, but when i'm on the golf course, i'm equal to everybody else. that's just about it from us. thanks very much indeed. a recap on our top story, two huge ties in the second legs of the quarterfinals of the champions league. manchester city are in madrid, where they have a 1—0 lead against politico. liverpool are 3-1 lead against politico. liverpool are 3—1 up. —— atletico. all the build—up on the bbc sport website. from me and the team, we'll see you next time. hello. i think it's fair to say that today was a mixed bag. we had plenty of sunny spells, but also one or two very heavy downpours. particularly in lincolnshire and the midlands. the headlines in the next few days suggest warmer weather. by the time we get to friday, temperatures could get up to 22 celsius. here's the satellite picture. still a fair bit of cloud across the uk, and this massive cloud is approaching us and will reach us over the next day or so. it is largely clear across the bulk of the uk. out towards the west, the south breeze is pushing in grey cloud around coast. 9 degrees in plymouth, eight in cardiff, may be no colder than five in glasgow. perhaps a touch of frost in the sheltered lens, but that's pretty much it. that massive cloud that i mentioned is encouraging. that does mean outbreaks of rain reaching northern ireland and the western parts of scotland —— is encroaching. it should be a bright day. i think the best of the sunshine, temperatures will nudge up to 19 or so, where is out towards the northwest. closer to around 13 or 15 degrees. that weather front stalls, but it does mean further cloud. always the drier weather will be further east and south. sunny spells with temperatures up to around 20 in london, but also a little bit warmer around 16 on good friday. now, how about the weekend and into monday itself? well, the weather slowly will turn more unsettled, but not until sunday night and into monday when this low pressure arrives, so i think as far as saturday and sunday are concerned, the easter weekend, overall, the weather is looking mainly dry. will be nice and warm in any sunny spells with some overnight mist and fog and then more unsettled with some rain come monday. bye— bye. hello, i'm maryam moshiri, this is outside source. the fight intensifies for control of the beseiged city of mariupol. russia says ukrainian troops are surrendering. ukraine says it's still in control. a new report says there's evidence russia has carried out warcrimes in ukraine. as president biden accuses russia of genocide, we'll look at what that means and how the world is responding. we report from bucha, where local officials are collecting evidence. the challenge for prosecutors will be to establish a line of command, from the grave to the top of the russian state, to show that crimes were notjust committed but ordered. also on the programme —