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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

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

Champions League The Hard Way

There are several ways to make the UEFA Champions League each season. Most clubs make it into the world’s most prestigious club competition via their standing in their league during the previous year. Champions (duh) as well as up to three more teams from each league across Europe enter the tournament at various stages. While… Continue reading Champions League The Hard Way

Latest El Clasico Lacking Juice

La Liga returns from the international break this weekend with some pretty interesting fixtures. Valencia play their first game after Gary Neville was unceremoniously given the sack. Levante and Sporting Gijon battle to get themselves out of the relegation zone. Celta Vigo and Sevilla attempt to hold on to their Europa League places against Deportivo… Continue reading Latest El Clasico Lacking Juice

Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss

Defending Premier League champion Chelsea have been in a bad way since the start of the 2015-16 campaign. They are currently 14th in the table through 15 games. That is the worst showing for a reigning title holder in Premier League history. The latest setback, a 1-0 loss to promoted side Bournemouth, has left manager… Continue reading Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss