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Has Barcelona’s Valverde become a victim of his own initial success?
Despite Champions League failure against Roma, Ernesto Valverde’s first season as Barcelona manager has been far from a disaster, writes Paul Little.
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An ode to Mr. Roma – Daniele De Rossi
Alif Chandra discusses Daniele De Rossi who has assumed the role of talisman at AS Roma following the retirement of club legend Francesco Totti.
Continental silverware the real acid test for trophy-laden Bayern Munich
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
Paul Little discusses Roma’s Champions League hopes ahead of their quarter-final fixture against the more fancied Barcelona.
Zidane must be cautious of Allegri’s Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title
Robert Barter discusses the tactical battle that awaits Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane as the Champions League holders prepare to take on Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus.
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.
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.
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.
Tottenham have what it takes to see off Juventus at Wembley
A good result in Turin has given Tottenham Hotspur every chance of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Juventus.
Backdrop to Shakhtar Donetsk’s season shouldn’t be forgotten
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.