The global renown of Real is so great that one can only opt to honor its grandeur. Once more, an elite opponent would fall at the seams at the Santiago Bernabéu in the big moments while an unlikely he...

For the first time since 1995, a fan-filled Parc des Princes hosted a men's Champions League semifinal. Paris Saint-Germain had a first leg deficit to overturn if they were to reach the final of the c...

Tottenham Hotspur had slightly more possession here, but Liverpool’s dynamic right-sided attack was the decisive factor in this match. The home side’s compact defending set them up to help exploit tra...

Daniele De Rossi tweaked his usual midfield arrangement, to gain the early advantage over Juventus. But similar problems off the ball enabled the visitors to swing the momentum of the game throughout....

Michel's Girona enter the history of Spanish football by the front door. The revelation team of LaLiga certifies its qualification to the Champions League with a stunning win over Xavi's Barça that al...

Mauricio Pochettino pushed the buttons of his most faithful fan base across the Premier League during the summer. New and old employers have spited his selection in the last few months. But it may be ...

Bayer Leverkusen just seem unstoppable at the moment. Facing one of Italy’s most in-form teams in a European semi-final was no easy feat, yet Leverkusen displayed remarkable control and poise (once ag...

An entertaining first half gave way to a more mellow finish as the cauldron-like Stade Vélodrome saw another important if not famous European night. Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta BC were evenly ...

A rocking Westfalenstadion enjoyed its biggest and best night in a decade as French champions Paris Saint-Germain visited to contest the first leg of a Champions League semifinal. After an enthralling...

The master of the match plan and the match maneuvering masters met in Munich. Thomas Tuchel toyed about with his first course of action, producing phases of brilliance in the ninety minutes. Neverthel...