Mbappe, milk and mortality: What we learned from Luis Enrique’s intriguing documentary
Luis Enrique is one of football’s biggest personalities, making a behind-the-scenes documentary about his first season at Paris Saint-Germain all the more interesting. No Teneis Ni **** Idea (You Don’t…
Bayern Munich could not stop scoring. Then they came up against Unai Emery
To beat Bayern Munich, Unai Emery needed Aston Villa to play the game, not the occasion. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said it was so loud in his ears. The first Champions…
Champions League plans: All the talk from Matchday 2
Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 Champions League produced many goals and surprises as we continue to learn about the new format of the tournament. Big wins for Barcelona, Arsenal, Borussia…
Aston Villa, Lille and an important night for the future of European football
What a night. Let’s start at the end: loud ovations at Villa Park, Emiliano Martinez pounding the ground in celebration, Jhon Duran fist-pumping at the Holte End and tens of…
Champions League: The decisive Duran, David pulls off Real Madrid and Juventus’ classic comeback
Sometimes fairy tales do come true in the Champions League. On another night on another matchday, overmatched Aston Villa star Jhon Duran produced another trademark slice of magic from the…
How Arsenal’s clever occupation of space was the key to victory against PSG
Over the last two years, Mikel Arteta has turned Arsenal into a team that can dominate all phases of the game. If their build up is pushed hard they will…
There is a gap between PSG and Arsenal – Luis Enrique’s side need to reach that goal
Luis Enrique did not fail. He admitted his Paris Saint-Germain side did not come close to competing against Arsenal on Tuesday night. There was no disguising the reality check presented…
Real Madrid got Leny Yoro wrong. They are still feeling the effects
If things had gone their way for Real Madrid, Wednesday’s trip to Lille in the Champions League could be an early homecoming for one of their bright new stars. Madrid…
Champions League tickets: Which clubs charge fans the most – and who gets the best deal?
Champions League football will be played for the first time at Villa Park tonight when Aston Villa host Bayern Munich. It marks Villa’s long-awaited return to the top flight of…
How Bayern Munich’s uniqueness makes them a sporting giant with global appeal
Walk into a garden center in Farmsen-Berne and you’ll find a toaster from Bayern Munich. You can also buy lighters and ashtrays, or a projector that will display the Bayern…