Barcelona look to have a decision to make on the future of talented young defender Mikayil Faye this summer amid transfer rumours linking him with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano acknowledged the recent links we’ve seen with the likes of Arsenal and Man Utd, though he also said …
Read More »Blame Thomas Tuchel for UCL loss
Bayern Munich were five minutes away from earning a fabulous Champions League win against Real Madrid, before Thomas Tuchel’s incredible decision turned the tie in favour of Los Blancos. Despite there being nine minutes of injury time – which actually turned into 13 in the end – Tuchel clearly believed that his side had done the hard part and brought …
Read More »Bayern Munich player ratings: Vintage Neuer despite mistake
Manuel Neuer was the hero turned villain for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg tie. However, the custodian did more than enough to keep his side in the game at crucial periods and that shouldn’t seen him crucified for spilling a late save to let Los Blancos back into the match. Of more concern …
Read More »Joselu the hero for Los Blancos
It’s a competition that Real Madrid love, and despite being just three minutes away from going out at the semi-final stage, a late Joselu double saw Los Blancos into another Champions League final. Bayern had silenced the Santiago Bernabeu thanks to Alphonso Davies’ rocket, but a strange set of substitutions by Thomas Tuchel upset the visitors equilibrium and Carlo Ancelotti’s …
Read More »Slot over Amorim, Nunez future
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Neil Jones’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io It is just a matter of time now before Arne Slot is confirmed as Liverpool’s next manager, with everything agreed between both the clubs and the …
Read More »Alphonso Davies opens the scoring against Real
Alphonso Davies couldn’t have timed it any better to score his first-ever Champions League goal. The marauding wing-back skinned Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger after a brilliant pass from Harry Kane, and he didn’t need asking twice before unleashing a rocket that fizzed past Andriy Lunin. More Stories / Latest News It was a brilliant goal which …
Read More »Camavinga on the bench for Bayern test
Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu knowing that Borussia Dortmund lie in wait in the Champions League final after a brilliant away performance saw off Paris Saint-Germain. Los Blancos are the Kings of this competition and roared on by their home fans, they’ll be a tough nut to crack. If Harry Kane and Co. are able …
Read More »Madrid is a sea of red as fans head to the Bernabeu
The city of Madrid has been turned into a sea of red on Wednesday evening, thanks to the thousands of Bayern Munich fans that are making their way to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Bavarians are going to be well supported in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid, and Thomas Tuchel’s side are still in with a shout …
Read More »Man United eye Sociedad goalkeeper
Manchester United have reportedly identified Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro as a potential summer transfer target after a poor season in goal from Andre Onana. Onana only joined Man Utd from Inter Milan last year, and he initially looked like a fine signing after an impressive spell in Serie A, though it’s fair to say we’ve seen nothing like that …
Read More »Darwin Nunez spotted in Barcelona amid transfer links
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. The 24-year-old Uruguayan international has been linked with Spanish club Barcelona and he has now fuelled further speculation surrounding his future after sharing an image on social media with the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Ronald Araujo & Darwin Nunez ? …
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