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Two match previews as the Champions League group stages continue tonight. Bayern Munich look to continue their impressive form away in Austria at Salzburg, while Manchester City hope to stay perfect in Group C at home against Greek champions Olympiacos. Read on for more… Continue reading “UCL MD3 Group Stage Previews: Salzburg-Bayern, Man City-Olympiacos”
Bayern Munich began the defence of their Champions League title emphatically, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 win over last season’s quarter-finalists Atletico Madrid at the Allianz Arena. Kingsley Coman netted a well-taken brace, while there were also goals for Leon Goretzka and a Corentin Tolisso second-half screamer – but which players excelled here while others faltered? Continue reading “Bayern Munich 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings as Bavarians begin UCL defence in style”
A look ahead to Sunday’s Bundesliga double-header as defending champions Bayern Munich host an unpredictable Hertha Berlin from 5pm BST, after Wolfsburg look to put Thursday’s Europa League heartbreak behind them when hosting Augsburg in the day’s afternoon kick-off. Continue reading “Bundesliga double-header preview: Wolfsburg-Augsburg, Bayern-Hertha”
Bayern Munich sealed their fifth trophy of 2020, but had to do so the hard way after relinquishing a two-goal cushion against Borussia Dortmund in this season’s German Super Cup before Joshua Kimmich’s late matchwinner halted BVB’s spirited comeback. Which players struggled while others excelled at the Allianz Arena, during a true game of two halves? Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich: Player Ratings as Kimmich seals another trophy”
Bayern Munich ended a six-year wait for Champions League glory with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final. What were five talking points as the Bavarians stifled PSG’s creativity enroute to sealing a sweet treble of trophies to finish the campaign on an unforgettable high in Lisbon? Continue reading “Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Coman’s strike clinches UCL triumph”
As far as the Bundesliga is concerned, you shouldn’t take notice of the league standings until after the Hinrunde. Tonight’s Der Klassiker and what’s at stake – especially for second-placed Borussia Dortmund – is a perfect example of why. Continue reading “Der Klassiker: Dortmund cannot afford to fall short in their season-defining game”
Serge Gnabry stole the show with a fabulous four-goal haul as Bayern Munich’s attacking ruthlessness was on display for all to marvel at, during their 7-2 thrashing of Tottenham in north London. The result adds further pressure on Mauricio Pochettino and his players, having struggled in recent months with critics suggesting this current crop has reached its peak. Continue reading “Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
Here we look at the world’s best footballers, judging by assists-to-minutes ratio in their respective leagues so far this season…
Continue reading “Best footballers in the world by assists this season”
Antoine Griezmann’s timely second-half brace ensured France managed to recover a one-goal deficit to secure all three points during their UEFA Nations League fixture against Germany, leaving Die Mannschaft on the verge of a surprise relegation into League B. Continue reading “UEFA Nations League: 3 reasons why France beat Germany”
La Liga champions Barcelona appear to always be on the lookout for fresh acquisitions, quality players that can provide world-class ability on a consistent basis. After all, their domestic achievements in recent seasons have been somewhat overlooked by rivals Real Madrid and Los Blancos’ Champions League dominance – which is widely regarded as a more impressive feat.
Continue reading “Analysis: 5 Bundesliga players that would improve Barcelona”
With the 2017/18 campaign now all but over across Europe’s top leagues, only a few cup finals remain between now and next month’s World Cup in Russia. Naturally, everyone’s attention is fixed towards the international tournament – which only comes around once every four years, after all.
However, following another enthralling season across all fronts, it’s time to take a look at five players who have improved the most and thus, contributed significantly for their respective teams.
Continue reading “5 most improved players from Europe’s top leagues in 2017/18”
Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio sealed a crucial away victory for Real Madrid, essentially putting one foot through to next month’s final in Kiev during an action-packed affair at the Allianz Arena. Continue reading “Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood”
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