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Real Madrid and Juventus rematch the highlight of Champions League last eight
Reigning Serie A Champions Juventus will have revenge on their when they take on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final next week.
Category: European Football
The Republic of Ireland’s ‘Phoney War’ presents an opportunity for experimentation
Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Matthijs de Ligt – Dutch football’s future
Ajax have a brilliant reputation for producing young talent, and Alif Chandra believes that Matthijs de Ligt has a brighter future than most.
Manchester United cannot let Champions League defeat linger
While their Champions League exit was unexpected and disappointing, Manchester United need to move on quickly with second place still up for grabs in the Premier League and an FA Cup semi-final coming up.
Misplaced faith in Mancini at the root of Zenit St Petersburg’s disappointments
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.
Why drawing Manchester City does not spell the end for Liverpool’s Champions League dream
Robert Barter is optimistic about Liverpool’s chances in the Champions League quarter-finals despite the draw pairing them with runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Valverde’s Barcelona arrival – from pre-season concern to title domination
Robert Barter discusses Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde and how the Spaniard has stamped his own tactical philosophy ay Camp Nou.
José Mourinho’s pragmatism risks dragging Manchester United into predictability
In the wake of Champions League defeat to Sevilla, Ben Cullimore discusses José Mourinho’s tactical rigidity and how it may be dragging Manchester United in to predictability.
Serie A’s solidarity showcases football’s purer side
After an emotionally charged weekend for Italian football, Alif Chandra reflects on the solidarity shown across Serie A.
Setien and Sarabia – The men behind Betis’ crazy season
It’s been an up and down campaign so far for Real Betis who have been one of La Liga’s most entertaining sides in recent times.