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Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points

Lionel Messi turned matchwinner once more as a second-half brace saw Barcelona seal a 2-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol, edging them closer towards the La Liga title with nine league matches remaining. Continue reading “Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points”

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3 France players who deserved national team call-ups

Lacazette, who netted a brace during France's 2-2 draw with Germany last year has again been omitted

Didier Deschamps has announced his latest 23-man squad for France’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, but here’s an extended look at three players left out who deserved to be selected…

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Barcelona 3-0 Eibar: 5 Hits and Flops

Messi scored his 400th LaLiga goal during a routine 3-0 win over Eibar on Sunday

Barcelona remains five points clear at the top of LaLiga, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Eibar on Sunday evening. Luis Suárez‘s brace, as well as a landmark goal for Lionel Messi, ensured Ernesto Valverde’s side eased to victory over Eibar. Which players struggled while others impressed at the Nou Camp?  Continue reading “Barcelona 3-0 Eibar: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

Lucas wheels away to celebrate his important equaliser, sealing Spurs' passage into the last-16

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds as group runners-up during an action-packed affair at the Nou Camp, where their 1-1 draw with Barcelona proved enough to progress as Inter Milan failed to beat PSV in the group’s other fixture. Which players struggled here, while others impressed? 

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Barca display proves hype over Mauro Icardi is too early

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With critics and supporters alike praising Mauro Icardi for his key goal-scoring contribution at Inter Milan, it’s easy to forget the Argentine is not yet good enough to justify such hype. He doesn’t deliver on club football’s biggest platform.  Continue reading “Barca display proves hype over Mauro Icardi is too early”

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Barcelona 2-0 Inter Milan: 5 Hits and Flops

Alba (center) celebrates his finish with Arturo Vidal and Philippe Coutinho as Barcelona seal all three points23

Goals from Rafinha and Jordi Alba either side of half-time helped seal a comfortable home victory for Barcelona, against an out-of-sorts Inter Milan side who struggled under pressure in Spain. Even without their talisman Lionel Messi, the Catalans completely dominated proceedings and produced a stellar performance. Continue reading “Barcelona 2-0 Inter Milan: 5 Hits and Flops”