Quarterfinals Quandary - Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018

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Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018

4/2 Recap: I’d like to take a second here at the beginning to thank Real Betis’ Sergio Leon.  Even though my bet was set to win in that match, he still sealed the deal late with a sleek toe poke goal.  That is more than I can say for Cardiff City.  Though they were able… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018

A Better Saturday – Picks From Across The Pond for March 31, 2018

3/30 Recap: Good Friday did not live up to the adjective here on Picks From Across The Pond.  Derby County continued their miserable run of form, laying an absolute egg at home against bottom club Sunderland.  They were fairly unlucky with a deflection for the Black Cats’ first goal, but they crossed their own path on… Continue reading A Better Saturday – Picks From Across The Pond for March 31, 2018

Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities

The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules.  Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year.  But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware.  Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities

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