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Continental silverware the real acid test for trophy-laden Bayern Munich

April 11, 2018 by Paul Little

With an unprecedented sixth Bundesliga title in a row, the real acid test for Bayern Munich is Champions League glory, writes Paul Little.

Di Francesco’s Roma not just making up the numbers ahead of Barcelona clash

April 4, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little discusses Roma’s Champions League hopes ahead of their quarter-final fixture against the more fancied Barcelona.

Misplaced faith in Mancini at the root of Zenit St Petersburg’s disappointments

March 21, 2018 by Paul Little

Speaking to Russian football expert Alan Moore, Paul Little finds that much of the blame for Zenit St Petersburg’s failures can be laid square at head coach Roberto Mancini.

Praise of little consolation if Napoli fall short of silverware

March 6, 2018 by Paul Little

Napoli have been garnering plaudits for their attacking play this season, but as Paul Little writes, it will count for nothing if silverware does not come with it.

Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten

February 27, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little provides some context around Shakhtar Donetsk who now sit on the cusp of reaching the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League.

Old heads at Besiktas unlikely to see off Bayern Munich

February 20, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little looks ahead to the ominous task faced by Turkish side Besiktas in the last 16 of this year’s Champions League.

Free hit for Basel in Champions League clash of cultures

February 12, 2018 by Paul Little

The Champions League round of 16 tie between FC Basel and Manchester City isn’t just a David versus Goliath affair, it’s a clash of cultures. The Swiss side are a model club, having grown gradually and organically in stature over the last 20 years through intelligent policies on and off the field. The first Swiss […]

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