Lazio’s Surprising Scudetto Challenge
The battle between Juventus and Inter is catching most of the attention, but this historical Serie A season is getting shaped by a surprise architect. With 26 games played – and the Serie A now ...
Rangers – Bayer Leverkusen: Rangers Second Half Momentum Crushed By Late Goal (1-3)
Bayer Leverkusen’s sterile first half was salvaged by a fortunate penalty. Rangers earned their way back into the game, but saw their efforts nullified by a second Bayer goal. Finally, Edmundson...
Paris Saint-Germain – Borussia Dortmund: Redemption In Paris (2-0)
In an empty Parc Des Princes, punctuated by the sounds of fireworks set off by supporters barred from entry, PSG dismantled a skittish Dortmund side with the type of professional performance that had ...
Liverpool – Atlético Madrid: Atlético Advance With Unlikely Heroics From Llorente (2-3)
The game played out largely as most predicted it would, with Atlético in a low block 4-4-2 shape fending off Liverpool wave after Liverpool wave. Strong goalkeeping and emergency defending from Atléti...
Borussia Mönchengladbach – 1. FC Köln: Individual Mistakes Spark Up Uninspiring Second Half (2-1)
Both teams challenged each other head-on in an often uninspiring affair, until individual mistakes kicked in to spark up the atmosphere of a game played behind closed doors....
RasenBallsport Leipzig – Tottenham Hotspur: Mourinho mirrors Nagelsmann but with all the crucial fundamentals absent (3-0)
José Mourinho switched to a somewhat surprising 3-4-3 formation for this Champions League return match. The switch appeared to bring Tottenham Hotspur slightly more joy, without surrendering the numer...
Valencia – Atalanta Bergamo: Chaotic Settings Trigger Goal Fest In Atalanta’s Umpteenth Exploit (3-4)
A chaotic game saw both Atalanta and Valencia struggle to carry out their game plans, eventually falling victim to individual mistakes that set off a relentless shower of goals. Josip Iličić once more...
LOSC Lille – Olympique Lyonnais: Lille Humble A Hapless Lyon (1-0)
A match equal parts dominant for Lille and embarrassing for Lyon saw Rudi Garcia’s struggles against France’s top sides endure. Meanwhile, Galtier’s 4-2-2-2 formation continued to show signs of develo...
Real Betis – Real Madrid: Real’s Lack Of Control Results In Chaotic And Open Match (2-1)
Almost mirroring each other’s defensive issues in midfield, Betis’ more focused and stable structure allowed them to carve through their opponents with much more ease. Comparatively, the away side's p...
Juventus – Internazionale: Derby D’Italia Loss Closes Curtains On Inter’s Title Hopes (2-0)
The first Derby d’Italia played behind closed doors did not fail to produce a spectacle, as Juventus and Inter faced off in a game defined by pressing. The first half had seen both teams inconsistent ...