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Barcelona slip up, Dortmund extend lead, Juventus continue winning European Football review
A lot back at the weekend that was for the top sides in Europe’s major domestic competitions.
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Unlucky Jardim a victim of time and circumstance at Monaco
Departed manager Leonardo Jardim was simply a victim of changing times and unreasonable circumstance at Monaco, writes Paul Little.
Paris Saint-Germain – Perhaps the missing ingredient is something money can’t buy?
Paris Saint-Germain continue to dominant on the domestic front but they still haven’t made a significant impact on the continent.
PSG’s ugly sister – Promotion dream for Paris FC
George Hartley details the mixed fortunes and promotion prospects of Ligue 2’s Paris FC who are aiming to mix it with their more illustrious city rivals in the near future.
Crème de la crème: Introducing Ligue 1’s very own “top four” in a one-sided season
Paris Saint-Germain may have won the war, but there is a battle for the second Champions League spot, and a potential Ligue 1 top four emerging that should not go unnoticed, writes Takudzwa Chikonzo.
Will Ligue 1 ever be considered an elite league?
Despite boasting a strong national team, Ligue 1 is looked upon very poorly by others in Europe. Why is this? And what can be done to change this?
How do AS Monaco stay competitive in Europe?
Having sold a number of star players this summer, there is a lot of interest in how AS Monaco rebuild as they chase success domestically and in Europe.
All change at Lille with the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa
With a reputation for the unconventional, the addition of Marcos Bielsa as manager has yet to reap rewards for Lille, writes Conor Ketley.
Further transfers will derail AS Monaco’s hopes
Paul Little looks at AS Monaco whose players remain in high demand with other clubs across the continent.
Previewing this season’s newly promoted minnows across Europe
With action underway across Europe, Andrew Delaney assesses the chances for some of the continent’s newly promoted sides.