Analysing Europe’s top four leagues: How does football in England, Italy, Spain and Germany compare?
The last 20 editions of the UEFA Champions League have been won by a club from England, Italy, Spain or Germany. So it’s no surprise to see that UEFA’s country…
Real Madrid make Trent Alexander-Arnold a priority transfer target
Real Madrid have made Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold their top target. The Spanish club are also considering other right-back options, including Tottenham Hotspur’s 25-year-old Spain international Pedro Porro, 23-year-old Jeremie Frimpong…
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…
Raul is still coaching Real Madrid’s B team. Will their legendary striker ever step up?
When you hear the name Raul, you probably think of the former Real Madrid forward’s legendary 16-year playing career at the club. Raul scored 323 goals in 741 appearances for…
Carlo Ancelotti accepts ‘rightful’ criticism after Lille loss, urges Real Madrid to respond against Villarreal
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the criticism following his side’s Champions League defeat by Lille is “right” and called for an urgent response from his side ahead of Saturday’s…
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…
Champions League 2024-25 predictions: Each team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages
Real Madrid are the reigning champions, but after the loss against Lille, it has been far from smooth sailing in the first few weeks of the Champions League. After two…
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…
What’s happening at Real Madrid right now – and how much does it matter?
Real Madrid’s 36-match unbeaten run was ended by Lille as the French club won 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The last time Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost a…