Champions League
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
Real Madrid – Chelsea: Real Rescript The Remontada To Progress (2-3, After Extra Time)
If adversity is the real test of character, then this tie was where Thomas Tuchel’s managerial star could shine. His changes brought Chelsea to the brink
Chelsea – Real Madrid: King Karim Is Transcendental (1-3)
Special nights call for special players. Stamford Bridge set the stage for the rerun of a clash that paved the way to Chelsea’s European glory. But