Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur – RasenBallsport Leipzig: Mourinho’s defensive approach fails to nullify Nagelsmann’s knockout newbies (0-1)
A classic high octane Leipzig performance proved far too much for a pinned-back Mourinho side. Superior ball retention and a general ease of passage through Spurs’
Champions League Round Of Sixteen Preview – Part Two
Club football enters its decisive phase, with lots to play for in every competition. Yesterday we previewed the first two ties, today we focus on the
Atlético Madrid – Liverpool: Classic Compact Atlético Performance Shuts Liverpool Out After Early Goal (1-0)
Saúl’s fourth minute goal set the scene for the rest of the game as it allowed Atlético Madrid to do what they do best – defend
Borussia Dortmund – Paris Saint-Germain: Håland Nets Two To Propel Dortmund Past Disorderly PSG (2-1)
A perplexing formation change from Thomas Tuchel gave way to a confused Paris Saint-Germain performance, as Europe’s most potent offense sputtered away from home. The disorderly
Champions League Round Of Sixteen Preview – Part One
The world’s most watched competition is back, with a splendid series of knockout matchups. In this piece, we preview the first two ties of the most
Red Bull Salzburg – Liverpool: Liverpool Wins In Austria To Advance Into Champions League Knock-Out Rounds (0-2)
Salzburg started the match furiously but could not hold on for long. Liverpool controlled most parts of the first half, but had some issues that invited
Internazionale – Barcelona: Late Barça Winner Confirms Inter’s Champions League Exit (1-2)
Barcelona came to Inter with a rotated team and a different system to what they usually use. They struggled at times against the high pressing of
Ajax – Valencia: Ajax’ Champions League ambitions evaporate in a frustrating attacking display (0-1)
Valencia were, as always, tough in their way of playing and made life difficult for their opponents. Ajax’s frustrations will most likely have been down to
LOSC Lille – Ajax: Dutch Efficiency In Both Boxes Enough To Secure Win (0-2)
Against an already eliminated Lille, Ajax had to win to secure their positions as leader of group H. Despite not having their best game in the
Barcelona – Borussia Dortmund: Barça Clinch First Place With Win Over Dortmund (3-1)
In the first half both teams pressed high, but only Barcelona were able to create turnovers from these situations. Aided by a faulty Dortmund defense, Barcelona