Quarterfinals Quandary II - Picks From Across The Pond for April 4, 2018

Quarterfinals Quandary II – Picks From Across The Pond for April 4, 2018

4/3 Recap: Yesterday’s games went according to my thoughts.  Well, in a way they did.  Real Madrid was able to pick up a massive victory in Turin, but it was the way they went about it.  Juventus was stunned by an early Ronaldo goal and while they had chances, never fully recovered.  His spectacular second… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary II – Picks From Across The Pond for April 4, 2018

The All-England Club – Picks From Across The Pond for March 17, 2018

3/16 Recap: After my highs of Thursday, I knew I was going to be brought back down to Earth.  To be honest it could have been worse.  Monaco looked the team battling relegation against Lille before Stevan Jovetic saved their blushes at the hour mark.  Eibar carried the lion’s share of possession and chances against… Continue reading The All-England Club – Picks From Across The Pond for March 17, 2018

Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018

3/5 Recap: Some people like to make picks and then just walk away.  Let the events play out.  See the results at the end.  I am not one of those people.  Yesterday’s matches raised the old blood pressure up a few notches ahead of midweek Champions League fixtures.  Both Manchester United and Celta Vigo left… Continue reading Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018

Liverpool Must Part Ways With Philippe Coutinho ASAP

One of the biggest transfer rumors this summer was the potential transfer of Phillipe Coutinho. The Brazilian star was coming off a huge year for Liverpool, and FC Barcelona wanted him as the long-term replacement for Neymar. However, both parties could not agree to a deal. As a result, the former Inter star remained at Anfield,… Continue reading Liverpool Must Part Ways With Philippe Coutinho ASAP

EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry

The English Premier League season is nearly upon us.  This weekend is one I’ve been waiting for since the last kick of last season.  Sure, the footballing calendar never ends.  But with the Premier League being the one that indoctrinated me to European football as a whole, the start of their season is extra special… Continue reading EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry

Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final

Much is being made, and rightfully so, of the Madrid Derby final over in the Champions League.  Sure, that is one of the dream finals that could have come out of the semi-final draw, but we saw this match-up just two years ago.  Over in the Europa League though, we have quite the intriguing final… Continue reading Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final

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

Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?

Borussia Dortmund advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League Thursday with a 2-1 (5-1 on aggregate) victory over Tottenham Hotspur.  The Black and Yellow Army are playing their best football of the season right now, but their schedule is only getting more rigorous as the fixture list dwindles.  Can Dortmund balance a run at… Continue reading Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?

Europa League Bringing The Drama

The UEFA Europa League has always been the Champions League’s younger sibling vying for the attention of the footballing masses.  The competition is well aware of its second fiddle status, but over the past few years it has made strides in increasing its relevance.  From giving the champion automatic qualification to the Champions League to… Continue reading Europa League Bringing The Drama