Only one team from La Liga, the team that finishes seventh in the league, will qualify for the playoff stages of the Europa Conference League. With five games to go, that position is being eyed by almost all the mid-table teams.

Barcelona are competing in the Europa League this season instead of the Champions League because they failed to qualify for the knockout round, finishing third in Group E.

Today, the term bookie  is slang for baby  or sweetheart.  People often refer to or call their significant others bookie  to say, Hey, I like you.  Basically, it's a placeholder for their name. Take a look at these examples: Bookie, you're the sweetest girl I know. 

The legality of bookmaking varies from state to state in the US. While some states have legalized sports betting and have established regulations for licensed operators, others still prohibit it. Running an illegal bookmaking operation has severe legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment.