3/31 Recap: My Saturday started off well with a Liverpool victory, thanks mostly to Christian Benteke not being able to hit the broad side of a barn. But then my picks began and everything fell apart. Sevilla cruised through 88 minutes against Barcelona, holding a 2-0 advantage. Then they went full-PSG and gave up two… Continue reading Every Day Fool – Picks From Across The Pond for April 1, 2018
Tag: Atletico Madrid
UCL Draw Was Rough On London
The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week. The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th. I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before. For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London
Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star
This summer’s international tournaments have featured copious amounts of star power. The world’s greatest footballers have taken the stage in both the Copa America and the European Championships. Lionel Messi’s Argentina fell to Alexis Sanchez’s Chile in the Centenario final. Even though Portugal are in the Euros final, Cristiano Ronaldo has been far from a… Continue reading Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star
This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
Two years ago, Atletico and Real Madrid played one of the more memorable Champions League finals in recent memory. Los Blancos dominated possession for the first half an hour or so, but Atleti were the ones to strike first. A backwards flick of faith off the head of Diego Godin did the business in the… Continue reading This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
While many other title races across Europe have been all but settled, one that was seemingly wrapped up is anything but now. Barcelona has seen their lead in La Liga disintegrate over the past month and change. With three games to go just goal difference and a single point separate Barca from both Madrid challengers,… Continue reading La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
UEFA sets up all the rounds of their competitions through random draws. When you get results like we did in Friday morning’s Champions League draw, it seems as if there is a television producer willing those ping pong balls to go a certain way. The two semi-finals are fantastic match-ups in their own right, but… Continue reading Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
Madrid Transfer Bans Heat Up Race To La Liga Summit
The quest for the La Liga crown is tougher in 2015-16 than it has been in recent years. Another wrinkle was added to the proceedings last week as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were both handed down two window transfer bans by FIFA. Both clubs received their punishment for “violation of several provisions concerning the… Continue reading Madrid Transfer Bans Heat Up Race To La Liga Summit
January Transfers That Need To Happen
New Year’s Day is a two pronged celebration for football fans worldwide. Not only is it the new year, it is the opening of the January transfer window. While the majority of big transfer business is done in the summer, the January transfer window allows teams to address pressing needs as well as solidifying their squad… Continue reading January Transfers That Need To Happen
La Liga Has A Big Weekend Ahead
All eyes this weekend will be keenly focused on the crown jewel of the La Liga schedule, El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The game has plenty of storylines surrounding it. The possible return of Lionel Messi is the big one. Neymar’s scoring binge for Barca and Cristiano Ronaldo’s continued shouldering of all goal… Continue reading La Liga Has A Big Weekend Ahead