Tag: Champions League
AC Milan News: Massimiliano Allegri Set to Stay in Milan
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear that he will be staying with the Rossoneri despite what some are calling a forgettable season. This season saw an early exit in the Champions League tournament for AC Milan as they failed to move past the round of 16. Milan also never really showed to be [...]
EPL Preview: Stoke City vs Tottenham Players to Watch at the Britannia
With only two matches left in the Premier League season, both Tottenham and Stoke City will look to finish strong - especially the Spurs as they chase the final Champions League spot. The Britannia should surely be rocking on Sunday afternoon in hopes of continuing a three match unbeaten run. For Spurs who have not [...]
Gareth Bale Looking to Bring Champions League Football to Tottenham
Tottenham striker Gareth Bale is looking to bring the excitement of Champions League football to the Spurs next season. Gareth Bale is looking to add on to his recent FWA Footballer of the Year award by solidifying a spot in the Champions League next season. Tottenham currently sit outside of contention but are only one [...]
Real Madrid Eliminated in the UCL Semifinals for the Third Consecutive Season
At Santiago Bernabeu, Borussia Dortmund managed to achieve, for the second time in history, the UEFA Champions League final, 16 years after winning the competition. Real Madrid’s late efforts (83′ and 88′) were not enough to advance. After Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, José Mourinho loses in the Semifinals. The Santiago Bernabeu was a volcano [...]
Santi Cazorla: Gunners Must Compete for Trophies
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla says his team needs to learn from this seasons mistakes in order to have a shot at competing for major titles next season. Currently all Arsenal and Cazorla have left to compete for is a top four finish in the Premier League in order to qualify for next seasons Champions League [...]
Mario Gotze’s Injury Update: Likely to Miss Champions League Final
Not even 20 minutes into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mario Gotze was carted off the pitch after suffering an apparent upper leg injury. According to ESPN FC, the 20-year-old suffered a “suspected thigh tear at the Bernabeu” and is unlikely to feature in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium later this [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: Relegation Special, Jose Mourinho’s Return, Lessons from Germany
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 35 Recap: QPR, Reading Gone; [...]
Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi Confident in Ability to Regroup Ahead of Bayern Munich Showdown
Despite the impressive performance by Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, many Barcelona players remain confident in their ability to regroup and move forward together. Bayern put on quite the display last week as they dismantled Barcelona 4-0. While there was a bit of controversy surrounding two of the goals, [...]
Can Real Madrid Push Past Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Semi-final?
After a 1-4 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final first leg, Real Madrid will look to come out of the gates in full-force this week at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich asserted their German dominance over the coveted Spanish counterparts of Madrid and Barcelona and will look to [...]
Robert Lewandowski’s Agent Claims the Striker Will Leave Borussia Dortmund this Summer
Only a day after a magnificent four goal performance against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent has indicated via Sky Sports that the frontman will be leaving Signal Iduna Park this summer. The rumors circulating around Lewandowski have become increasingly more popular as the summer window approaches, and even more so as the [...]
Bayern Munich Not Getting Ahead of Themselves
Despite the impressive 4-0 win over Barcelona on Monday, Bayern Munich’s management and players realize they need to remain focused on the task at hand and not look ahead to the Champions League final. Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has been particularly grounded when asked about his clubs fine showing on Monday and was fully [...]
Gerard Pique: No Excuse for Barcelona’s Champions League Defeat
After falling 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final to Bayern Munich, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admitted there was no reason for the club to have lost the way they did. The game did not finish without a bit of controversy, though. The refereeing has been called into question on two of [...]
Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid Eye Champions League Glory
According to BBC Sport, Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid have their sights set on lifting the Champions League trophy at the conclusion of the competition and indicated that “It is not the same winning the Champions League with any other club as it is with Real Madrid.” Winning the Champions League with Real Madrid would [...]
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid: Dortmund’s Keys to Victory
As German giants Bayern Munich took one huge step towards the UEFA Champions League final by beating Barcelona 4-0, it is now Borussia Dortmund’s time to do the same. The German team will have a tough task against a well managed Real Madrid side. Dortmund will play the first leg at home in a place [...]
Tottenham Hotspur: Prediction for Rest of the Season
As another long season comes to an end, Tottenham Hotspur will be playing their last games as if each was a final. Currently, Spurs are sitting in fufth place in the Barclays Premier League, which is only good enough for a UEFA Europa League spot. Last season, Spurs qualified for the big dance (UEFA Champions League), however [...]
BPL Race to the Champions League: Who Has the Toughest Finish to the Season?
It’s crunch time in the Premier League. Arguably the most exciting part of the season is the final stretch of games leading up to Championship Sunday. This time last year, the majority of the league was leading into what would end up being one of the most exciting finishes to a season in recent memory. [...]
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