After watching a potentially promising campaign fizzle out rather unceremoniously from mid-March onwards, it makes sense Steven Gerrard is bolstering his squad over the summer as they look to bridge a fairly feasible gap between themselves and the division’s top seven sides.
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Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Coman’s strike clinches UCL triumph
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”
UCL SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale
After humbling Manchester City with an impressive 3-1 win, Lyon face a quick turnaround against Bayern Munich. Hansi Flick watched his ruthless Bavarians dismantle a dishevelled Barcelona with a record-breaking 8-2 thrashing last week. Firmly favourites to book their place against PSG in Sunday’s final, are their French opposition capable of another surprise here? Continue reading “UCL SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale”
Would the deal work? 5 reasons for and against Philippe Coutinho joining Arsenal
Bayern midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on-loan from Barcelona, faces a summer with important decisions to make surrounding his future, as a Premier League return has been heavily mooted for the Brazilian playmaker. Would it work? Continue reading “Would the deal work? 5 reasons for and against Philippe Coutinho joining Arsenal”
Bayern Munich 3-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings as Bavarians boast 100% UCL record
Goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho saw Bayern Munich ease beyond Jose Mourinho’s much-changed Tottenham side in their final Champions League Group B fixture. Their 3-1 win here means they finish the group stages with a 100% winning record for the first time in club history. Continue reading “Bayern Munich 3-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings as Bavarians boast 100% UCL record”
Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
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”
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points
Liverpool recovered a 3-0 aggregate deficit with an incredible 4-0 win over Barcelona, to earn their second successive Champions League Final place in the process. What were five talking points from an Anfield classic? Continue reading “Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points”
Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points
Barcelona were 3-0 winners against a wasteful Liverpool side at the Nou Camp, but what were five talking points from an enthralling Champions League semi-final in Spain? Continue reading “Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points”
Barcelona 1-0 Levante: 5 Hits and Flops
Barcelona secured their second successive La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Levante, but which players struggled while others impressed at the Nou Camp? Continue reading “Barcelona 1-0 Levante: 5 Hits and Flops”
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad preview: Key players, match prediction and more
After their Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester United in midweek, can Barcelona continue their winning ways in La Liga against an ambitious Real Sociedad side?
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Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points
Barcelona earned a slender 1-0 win over Manchester United in their UCL quarter-final first leg tie. Here are five talking points from their victory… Continue reading “Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points”
Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops
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”