Champions League
Napoli – Liverpool: Napoli’s Superb Performance Crashes Liverpool Into Pieces (4-1)
After a sublime first half, Napoli blew away Klopp’s Liverpool with an outstanding display of attacking football. For a night, Napoli stole their opponents’ trademark style
Internazionale – Bayern Munich: Bayern’s Aggression Pays Off (0-2)
Bayern Munich were aggressive with and without the ball here, with high pressing and a structural shift in possession that saw them successfully control the game
Paris Saint-Germain – Juventus: The Parisian Pilot Of A New System Is Open To Critique (2-1)
Talk of climate change might not have humbled the Parisian stars, but the end of this contest ought to have done. If the first half merely
Liverpool – Real Madrid: Monumental Defensive Efforts Crown Madrid Once Again (0-1)
When Real Madrid is crowned Champions of Europe, their offensive work is often at the forefront. This was a very different story. Huge defensive interventions and
Real Madrid – Manchester City: Different Year, Same Storyline (3-1, After Extra Time)
No outcome suits Real Madrid more than snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Nothing fits Pep Guardiola more than a conservative crisis on the road
Villarreal – Liverpool: Reds Recover After Emery Relents (2-3)
Villarreal started off in excellent fashion, thanks to their aggressive and compact approach. They were able to bring the tie level thanks to this, but became
Liverpool – Villarreal: Liverpool Require Patience Against Organized Villarreal (2-0)
The first half of the match saw Villarreal defending deep in their compact 4-4-2 system and frustrating Liverpool. However, Liverpool’s pressure paid off early in the
Manchester City – Real Madrid: Madrilenian Miracle Resists Mancunian Mastery (4-3)
Battling the odds to reach the semi-final, Real Madrid required more than luck to compete with what might be the best outfit in Europe. The ninety
Atlético Madrid – Manchester City: Subpar City Stumble Into Semi-Finals (0-0)
After a tense first leg where Manchester City just about managed to breach Atlético Madrid’s resolute defense, the two teams went at it again. The second
Liverpool – Benfica: Liverpool Draw Despite Dominance (3-3)
Liverpool were the better team in most aspects here, as Benfica’s tactical approach was fairly unsuitable on both sides of the ball. However, the away side