A 0-2 deficit notwithstanding, Liverpool are more than eager to take on the defending Champions PSG in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Anfield tonight. ” I am ready to die on the pitch ” are the words spoken by Dominik Szoboszlai is an indication of the mental make-up of Liverpool.Continue reading “Fired Up Liverpool Ready To Take On PSG Tonight”
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Bayern – A Century of Goals And Hungry For More
Whenever I look at Bayern Munich, one attribute of the Club continues to amaze me, ‘ Intensity ‘. The Bavarians just cease to bring their guard down and day after day and week after week, take the field with great gumption, sincerity and pride, unmatched by any team in Europe at the moment. This intensityContinue reading “Bayern – A Century of Goals And Hungry For More”
Manuel Neuer – The Grand Custodian of The German Goal
“In Germany, the land of goalkeepers, Manu stands out among many extraordinary goalkeepers and has revolutionised the goalkeeping game with his style of play.” — Rudi Völler Rudi Völler, one of the greats of German football, had high praise for the 40-year-old, former German and current Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The press has beenContinue reading “Manuel Neuer – The Grand Custodian of The German Goal”
Wasteful Sporting Lose To Raya Guarded Arsenal In Lisbon
Sporting should have won the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. But it was not to be as David Raya stood like a wall and protected Arsenal in a Man of the Match performance two nights ago. Arsenal had two unpleasant defeats before travellingContinue reading “Wasteful Sporting Lose To Raya Guarded Arsenal In Lisbon”
Imperious PSG Comfortable Winners Over Listless Liverpool In Paris
It would have been an embarrassment for Liverpool had PSG converted all their chances at the Parc des Princes in Paris last night. The 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between the two European giants was a one-sided affair, with an imperious PSG playing sublime football and a lacklustre Liverpool just trying toContinue reading “Imperious PSG Comfortable Winners Over Listless Liverpool In Paris”
Solid Atletico Madrid Stun Barcelona At Camp Nou
I had mentioned in my preview of the Barcelona-Atletico tie that the contest between Atletico and Barcelona would be between the former’s solid defence and the latter’s fluent attackers, and whoever played their part to the ‘ T ‘ would win the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final. A Determined Atletico MadridContinue reading “Solid Atletico Madrid Stun Barcelona At Camp Nou”
Barcelona & Atletico Clash In UEFA CL QF 1st Leg Tonight
Tonight, the Spotify Camp Nou hosts a high-stakes, all-Spanish clash as Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Recent Form Barcelona and Atletico Madrid had met on Saturday in the La Liga at the Metropolitano. The Catalans won 2-1 with goals from Marcus Rashford and the age-defying Lewandowski.Continue reading “Barcelona & Atletico Clash In UEFA CL QF 1st Leg Tonight”
PSG Take on Liverpool In The 1st Leg of UEFA CL QF In Paris Tonight
Tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes sees the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, host a Liverpool side looking to bounce back from a difficult run of domestic form. Interesting Background This is a heavyweight clash between two teams that have become frequent foes in Europe. PSG arrives as the favourite, havingContinue reading “PSG Take on Liverpool In The 1st Leg of UEFA CL QF In Paris Tonight”
Arsenal Face Sporting in UEFA CL QF 1st Leg
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg between Sporting CP and Arsenal kicks off tonight at the Estádio José Alvalade. This matchup features two teams on opposite ends of the momentum spectrum: Sporting is riding a massive high in Lisbon, while Arsenal is looking to snap a rare losing streak Current Form Sporting is onContinue reading “Arsenal Face Sporting in UEFA CL QF 1st Leg”
Real Madrid Face Heat As Bayern Beckons Tonight
Tension surged in the Real Madrid camp as the Los Blancos surprisingly went down to Mallorca, who were struggling to stay away from the relegation zone, in the La Liga. An expectedly easy march turned topsy-turvy as Real came short. The defeat has certainly put Manager Arbeloa under severe pressure, with Club President Florentino PérezContinue reading “Real Madrid Face Heat As Bayern Beckons Tonight”