Champions League

Bayern Munich – Galatasaray: Bayern Breeze Through The Group Stage Phase (2-1)
The businesslike manner of the Bavarians has been coming back to the field. But a trustworthy trial of their growth would be the arrival of the

Newcastle United – Borussia Dortmund: Schwarzgelben Shake Up The Standings (0-1)
Newcastle United’s remarkable rise in the last two years has readied them for a challenge that many deemed a bridge too far. However, safe passage will

Paris Saint-Germain – AC Milan: The Perfect Response (3-0)
In a game that tilted heavily towards chaos, it was PSG that found a way to adapt and develop, as Milan was left statically scrambling to

Union Berlin – Napoli: Kvara Magic Rescues Napoli (0-1)
Napoli secured three points in a hard-fought battle in the Berlin rain. Both teams lacked attacking quality, but on balance, Union Berlin were marginally the better

RasenBallsport Leipzig – Manchester City: When In Doubt, Go Back To Basics (1-3)
Manchester City returned to winning ways, and it was indeed a challenging battle against an in-form RB Leipzig side. Pep Guardiola essentially went back to his

Newcastle United – Paris Saint-Germain: Luis Enrique’s Prudent Experiment Fails In Execution (4-1)
The second matchday in the UEFA Champions League’s group of death saw a fixture that was partly a football match and partly a geopolitical meeting. On

Napoli – Real Madrid: No Nosediving From Napoli (2-3)
This clash would have been one of the most compelling the Champions League could offer only a few months ago. However, the new campaign has already

Bayern Munich – Manchester United: Goals Without The Glamor (4-3)
One could pardon passive followers of this clash for thinking it was a classic. While seven goals featured at the Allianz Arena, drama in the box

Manchester City – Internazionale: The Culmination Of Inevitable Glory (1-0)
At last, Manchester City has its hands on the one competition that eluded them. Pep Guardiola still gambled in the process, against a unorthodox Internazionale team

Manchester City – Real Madrid: Mancunian Masterclass Sends Shudders Through Europe (4-0)
Only the final whistle can assure success against Real Madrid, for whom the fight is never over as early as it seems. Last night was an