Champions League
Real Madrid – Atlético Madrid: a hard-fought tie (2-1)
Madrid’s derby turned out exactly as Carlo Ancelotti stated in his pre-match conference. A hard-fought clash was decided on fine margins. Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz’ aesthetically
PSV – Arsenal: Arsenal Crush PSV With Pressing And Precision (1-7)
Arsenal’s high pressing game stunted PSV’s buildup early on, and they were able to take advantage of a weak man-oriented defensive scheme from the home side
Real Madrid – Manchester City: Kylian Mbappé Mangles Manchester City’s Dreams (3-1)
The last two winners of the Champions League would not have expected to end up in a playoff. But only one outfit could correct their course
Stade Brestois – Paris Saint-Germain: Dembélé Double Pacifies Parisians (0-3)
The reformed Champions League leaves 16 teams to fight for a place in the knockout stages. In this all French fixture, the two clubs carried very
Manchester City – Real Madrid: Carlo Casts Pep’s Raised Eyebrow Away (2-3)
Having met each of the past four seasons, matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid have been dictated by Pep Guardiola’s meticulous game planning or Carlo
Inter Milan – AS Monaco: Lautaro Launches Inter Into The Next Round (3-0)
Adi Hütter had said his team needed to play a “fantastic match” if they wanted any chance of the three points that could catapult Monaco into
Manchester City – Club Brugge: A Half Of Caution, A Half Of Courage – The Latter Seals City’s Progression (3-1)
Manchester City, facing the threat of a shocking elimination from the Champions League, delivered when it mattered most on a crucial night. However, their victory did
Barcelona – Atalanta Bergamo: Charging Down The Channels In Different Ways (2-2)
Amongst the many major scalps that Gian Piero Gasperini has collected, during his European away trips with Atalanta Bergamo, not many have come from Spain. They
Paris Saint-Germain – Manchester City: To Be Or Not To Be (4-2)
Manchester City surrendered a two-goal difference at Parc des Princes, exacerbating their situation in the UEFA Champions League. Luis Enrique’s men rose from the ashes to
Atlético Madrid – Bayer Leverkusen: Rojiblancos Remember Their Roots (2-1)
A decade ago, Atlético Madrid mastered the dark arts and embraced the discipline of defending to thwart the aristocracy. Though times have changed, the team still