Two similar exits in a competition the club captain Leo Messi desperately wanted to win will hurt the Catalan based club. Just like it happened last season in the Eternal city of Rome, Barcelona have crumbled in the latter stages of the Champions League for a second season running in similar circumstance……
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UEFA Champions League Preview – (Road to Madrid 2019)
Four-time winners – Ajax AFC took a positive step towards another final by securing a narrow victory away from home against English side – Tottenham Hotspur. Lionel Messi obsession of winning this competition is fuelling his and his team ambition. On the other side, Barca skipper – Leo Messi produced a master class performance last week to leave Liverpool needing an extraordinary night at Anfield if they aim to play successive finals…….
UEFA Champions League Preview – (The Final 4)
Three former winners and a first time semi-finalist are vying for places in 2019 finals which would be played at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. 1995 winners – Ajax AFC will fancy their chances against Tottenham Hotspur as they target a place in the final for the first time since 1996. 10 European Cups split evenly is between Spanish champions – Barcelona and 2018 Champions League finalists – Liverpool sees two European household names take on each other in this heavyweight duel for a place in Madrid……….
Premier League top four race: who wants it more?
So, who wants to play Champions League football next season? Aside from Liverpool and Manchester City, that question is proving tricky for Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United of late. The remaining two places in the Premier League top four are still up for grabs after a number of shocks over the Easter weekend…….
Should Ajax be considered serious contenders for the Champions League?
Ajax – the only team left in the competition that started from the qualifying phase has enjoyed underdog status but have stunned household names in Europe.The last time we had an underdog success story like this was in 2004 when FC Porto under Jose Mourinho stole the show and won the European Cup in Gelsenkirchen, Germany…….
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Road to Semis)
There have only been eight trebles of league, cup and UEFA Champions League. Anyone for a ninth? Ajax AFC, Barcelona and Manchester City are still in the hunt for treble; in City’s case, it’s a quadruple chase for Pep Guardiola and his team……
The power of money in football – Wages and Revenues
“Why couldn’t you beat a richer club? I’ve never seen a bag of money score a goal.” This is one of the most famous quotes from one of the games icon – Johan Cryuff. The Dutch man is believed to be one of the most influential persons in football……
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Quarter-finals)
Who doesn’t love the UCL anthem? We are all intrigued and excited as the Champions League enters its business end with only eight clubs left in the hat competing for the Europe’s premier club competition. For the first time since 2015, we are going to have a new winner which isn’t Real Madrid….
Can Man City win the quadruple?
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. I strongly presume this must be stamped inside Pep Guardiola’s office at Etihad campus – Manchester City training ground.
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day B)
The second leg Match Day A in this Round of 16 produced unbelievable matches and results. Juventus need a magical night on Tuesday to overcome a two-goal deficit against Atletico Madrid to progress to the last eight. Barcelona and Bayern Munich play the return legs at home after earning a scoreless first leg; with the… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day B)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day A)
Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United need magical performances on Tuesday and Wednesday night to overcome their tough first leg results as they bid for a place in the final eight of the Champions League. For Ajax AFC, there is nothing to lose, rather it is about creating an upset against struggling defending champions, Real Madrid… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day A)
Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth
After 26 rounds of games in 2018-19 LaLiga BBVA season, a look at the Primera League table starts with the top three expected to lead the race right in front but in fourth position is where you begin to question the legitimacy of what you are seeing. It’s not a mistake, Getafe – the small… Continue reading Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)
It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Last week, the first four matches took place and the remaining four will be played this week. Jurgen Klopp welcomes old foes – Bayern Munich to Anfield with… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)
It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Our focus is on Match Day A which has four matches over two days with the remainder for next week. With the huge call for technology in football,… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match 6)
UEFA Champions League Match Day 6 brings down the curtain on another thrilling group stage. Seven clubs are in with a last-chance to claim one of the remaining four spots left in the Round of 16. Liverpool have it all to do in front of their fans to seal qualification with a victory over Carlo… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match 6)