The Champions League has been a competition of perpetual pain for both of these teams. But in a classic contest of attack against defense, a sobering stat line may reveal new depths of despair. As one...

Xabi Alonso attracted Anfield's attention as a long lost son in the summer. However, the faithful in the Kop End have warmed to a different figure, who is leading the club on a prosperous path. Tactic...

The two most enduring rivals to Manchester City’s era of dominance dueled to display their credentials for the Premier League crown in this new campaign. Both clubs could claim praise for their ...

If UEFA is eager to extol the virtues of the new Champions League format, then it should look no further than this fight. A fixture destined for fireworks delivered. Two teams that are keen to go blow...

Under the instruction of a fresh face with innovative ideas, Juventus could have expected to dominate affairs. In the end, an early dismissal dealt a blow to Lazio. The hosts had to labor over the lin...

The first sixty seconds paved the way for a battle of persistent offense against a stubborn defense. In the end, the two teams had to settle on a stalemate that reflected imperfections. Tactical analy...

The schedule strained the squad at the start of the season for Arsenal, but a measured and mature approach in Europe completed a cycle of challenges. There was no need to expend all their firepower as...

Barcelona banked another win to add to their perfect points haul. Though the image of complete control on the scoreline was an illusion, it is not the target Hansi Flick obsesses to achieve. In a duel...

Real Madrid went back to the top of the European game with a 2-0 triumph in the Champions League final over a German club. Their assault on a 16th title took off from where their latest success settle...

If opponents do not take their chances against Real Madrid, it tends to only be a matter of time till the royals assert their authority. It turned out to be the case for the umpteenth time in this tie...