Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen continue to find ways to win Despite a strong start from RB Leipzig, where they tactically got the better of Leverkusen, Alonso’s second-half adjustments proved...

Three defeats on the spin, pressure built during the break on Arsenal, whether they were able to keep the pace of the title challengers Originally, Crystal Palace appeared to provide a tough contest...

Mimicking the madness from the most recent contest of Madrid's best clubs would be nearly impossible In the end, the two outfits did a formidable job Two fewer goals but no less action, some stellar...

A draw will always leave you wanting more But fans of one outfit are far more likely to get what they crave Spurs showed no signs of letting their obstacles spoil their sunshine For the red half of...

The return of Ligue 1 after its winter break saw a mouthwatering clash between last season’s best two teams, as Paris Saint-Germain visited RC Lens A cauldron-like atmosphere, as was expected from...

Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil asked for a derby like those of the past: intense and with a lot of tension His wishes came true The Basque derby was a vibrant match, where there was more...

Having found a way to strike its prey, Manchester City still needed its sharpest tools to puncture through Newcastle United had worked its way into a valuable lead, but Pep Guardiola deployed Kevin...

Barcelona’s German midfielder emerged as the team’s leader He dominated a slow tempo game with few chances in which Osasuna defended their area effectively for sixty minutes, but could only...

It is not in the DNA of Real Madrid to quit A manic match in Saudi Arabia was more proof of this indomitable quality The bragging rights returned to the white half of the Spanish capital— at least...

When Lazio and Roma clash, the Italian capital grinds to a halt, and following a tense Derby della Capitale, the blue half of Rome celebrated yet another triumph This was another one of those cagey...