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UCL MD2 Group Stage Previews #2: Man Utd vs RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund vs Zenit

Bundesliga | Angelino double fires RB Leipzig to comfortable win over Istanbul Basaksehir

A look ahead to two intriguing Champions League group stage fixtures taking place tonight, as Manchester United hope for a continuation of their memorable night in Paris when entertaining last season’s semi-finalists RB Leipzig. By contrast, Leipzig’s Bundesliga counterparts Borussia Dortmund target a defiant response after their MD1 defeat with a positive result against Zenit. Continue reading “UCL MD2 Group Stage Previews #2: Man Utd vs RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund vs Zenit”

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Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops

Suarez wheels away to celebrate Barca's first goal against ten-man Atletico Madrid

Barcelona extended their La Liga lead to 11 points with a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, but which players struggled while others excelled? Continue reading “Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Villarreal 4-4 Barcelona: Malcom’s display gives Valverde selection headache

Malcom celebrates with Coutinho after creating his second La Liga assist in as many games early on

Malcom scored and created another on his first Barcelona start of 2019 in an eight-goal thriller vs. Villarreal, but what does it mean for the Brazilian after a difficult first season in Spain? Continue reading “Villarreal 4-4 Barcelona: Malcom’s display gives Valverde selection headache”

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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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The Ousmane Dembele conundrum

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Ousmane Dembele has certainly suffered over the past year after his big-money switch to Barcelona. The £103.5m transfer fee – making him the world’s third-most expensive signing of all-time – was either going to hinder his progress or allow him a bigger platform to quickly justify it. Continue reading “The Ousmane Dembele conundrum”