Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has deemed the upcoming match against Napoli as the most crucial game of the season thus far. The Spanish champions are aiming to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020. Following a leveled first-leg encounter, where Victor Osimhen’s goal negated Robert Lewandowski’s opener, Barcelona
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Arsenal’s journey in the UEFA Champions League has been filled with disappointment and underachievement. Despite being 13-time English champions, the Gunners have never managed to win Europe’s premier competition. Their most notable performance in the Champions League was a round-of-16 victory over Porto back in March 2010, thanks to a Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick. However, since
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham expressed his frustration with the two-game suspension imposed on him by LaLiga, calling it “a bit ridiculous” and suggesting that it may be a result of him being new to the league. This suspension came after his red card for disputing a referee’s decision during a recent match against Valencia.
Thomas Tuchel finds himself in a peculiar position at Bayern Munich. Despite being under contract, he has been informed that his services will not be required next season. This makes him a lame duck manager, a situation that can be incredibly challenging to navigate in the world of football. The news of his impending departure
Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League round-of-16 was deemed a “bad game” by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Despite progressing to the quarterfinals, Ancelotti admitted that his team underperformed and called for improvement. Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring for Madrid in the 65th minute, but Willi Orbán equalized for Leipzig shortly after,
Recent reports have indicated that Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, and Gareth Southgate are under consideration as potential successors to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if the Dutch manager were to depart this summer. Sources reveal that Ineos, who now control football operations at the club, are exploring various options to gauge the credentials
Kylian Mbappé demonstrated his exceptional talent once again in Paris Saint-Germain’s recent Champions League match against Real Sociedad. With two incredible goals, he led PSG to a 2-1 victory, securing their spot in the quarterfinals after a three-season absence. The World Cup winner’s contribution to the team was undeniable, showcasing his skill and ability to
Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City has been a topic of speculation, but the striker has recently expressed his contentment with the club. Despite rumors linking him to a move away from the Etihad Stadium, Haaland stated that he is “really happy” at Manchester City. He cited the positive environment at the club, highlighting the
Kylian Mbappé, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar, has found himself in an unfamiliar position recently. After a string of matches where he spent more time on the bench than on the field, questions have been raised about his future with the club. This shift in playing time has not gone unnoticed by fans and critics alike,
The financial landscape of European club football is constantly evolving and changing, with revenue streams shifting and growing. UEFA’s annual report for 2023 provides a comprehensive look at the top-earning clubs in terms of replica kit sales. This report combines each club’s kit manufacturer sponsorship revenues with their total merchandising revenues, giving us an insight
In the recent round-of-16 defeat to Porto, Arsenal’s lack of Champions League experience was highlighted by Declan Rice. The 1-0 loss at Estadio do Dragao exposed the team’s inexperience, particularly in the last minute of the game when Galeno scored a stunning winner. Despite having only Kai Havertz with previous knockout game experience, the squad
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, believes that his team is detached from the club’s historical catalogue of UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exits. However, another exit beckons if they cannot embrace the occasion better. The Gunners will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from their first-leg defeat against Porto. Before Galeno’s 94th-minute winner, Arsenal seemed
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has dismissed the relevance of the club’s past failures in the Champions League knockout stages. Despite the Gunners facing FC Porto in the round-of-16 first-leg clash, Arteta challenged his players to create their own dream final at Wembley. Arsenal has a history of defeats in the last-16 stage, with seven
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong recently expressed his anger and irritation towards the “lies” that have been circulating about his future at the club. Despite various reports claiming that he may leave Barcelona this summer, De Jong remains firm in his stance that he is happy at the Catalan club. In a news conference before