After dropping points in two consecutive Bundesliga matches – a shock, by the lofty standards for the German Rekordmeister – Bayern almost lost at home to Ajax, thanks to a gutsy game plan by manager Erik ten Hag and even better execution from his players. Bayern are still one of the best teams in European […]
An inexperienced Hoffenheim side did everything they could to fend off Pep Guardiola’s brilliant Manchester City. After an opening goal after 44 seconds, Hoffenheim sat back and carried out their plan to keep Manchester City away from their box. A late David Silva winner gave the visitors the three points they did deserve. Olympique Lyon […]
Real Madrid goes back to Zidane-esque tactics to outclass a confused AS Roma. Real achieved an overwhelming 3-0 victory through great moments in both possession and counter-attacking play. The ambitious Julen Lopetegui wants his Real Madrid side to impose a dominant possession game week in, week out, against any rival. An objective that requires a […]
Manchester City put in a once-in-a-blue-moon performance, as they were defeated 2-1 at home by Olympique Lyon in their opening Champions League fixture of the season. City’s lackadaisical possession and Lyon’s quick transitions led to the Premier League side’s fourth defeat in a row in the Champions League. City lined up in a classic 4-3-3 […]
AEK Athens was able to frustrate Ajax in the Johan Cruijff ArenA for exactly one half. After a quick opening goal after half-time, Ajax showed its abilities against an AEK that might not be a Champions League worthy opponent. Ajax had some demons to shake off tonight. The past four years were rough, from a […]
A late Roberto Firmino goal sends Liverpool to the top of group C with a 3-2 win in a game they dominated against a PSG side that is still far from their peak. The thirteenth game between Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel – and the first clash in the Champions League’s history between German managers […]
In a tale of two teams inviting the other to do what they do best, Internazionale came out on top only because of bits of individual brilliance and some slices of luck in a frantic finale. Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to face Inter Milan in this opening Champions League Group B fixture […]