I am always very cautious when reading about any predictions via a Supercomputer, especially when they predict Chelsea to finish third in the Premier League this season! But stranger things have happened… Supercomputers use a lot of data, squads, new signings, managers, form, last season’s form, and much more to forecast each game of the season to then conclude a …
Read More »Barcelona forward’s impressive record in Europe bodes well for team ahead of AS Monaco clash
Ferran Torres is set to make his return to Barcelona’s starting line-up against Monaco, stepping in after Dani Olmo’s unfortunate injury. Against the Ligue 1 side, manager Hansi Flick is expected to shuffle his attacking options, placing Raphinha just behind Robert Lewandowski, with Torres taking the left-wing position. It is no secret that Flick has recognised the Spaniard’s talent, giving …
Read More »Europa League winners face the Gunners
Europa League champions Atalanta begin their Champions League campaign with a tough fixture against Arsenal on Thursday. La Dea defeated Leverkusen in the Europa League Final to earn a place in the Champions League in 2024/25, while Arsenal finished second in the Premier League. The Gunners head into these fixtures as one of the tournament favourites. Match Preview Atalanta Recent …
Read More »Paris St-Germain have ‘no limits’, Enrique says before Champions League opener
Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique does not expect his squad to be hindered by a lack of experience when their Champions League campaign starts on Wednesday (8pm BST) against a visiting Girona side who play “wonderful” football. The reigning French champions have named the second-youngest average starting side during the first four matches of the Ligue 1 season. Their average …
Read More »Three ways Hansi Flick could replace Dani Olmo in AS Monaco vs Barcelona
Barcelona’s highly anticipated Champions League campaign kicks off on Thursday against AS Monaco, but the team’s preparations have been marred by a series of injuries. The latest setback comes in the form of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has suffered a recurrence of a muscle injury, ruling him out for approximately three weeks. Fermin’s absence adds to the growing list of …
Read More »Coveted midfielder reveals Juventus had an offer for his signature rejected
Georgiy Sudakov was one of the most sought-after players in Europe last season, and he has now confirmed that Juventus made an offer for his services. The Ukrainian midfielder, who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk in his home country, has been monitored for several seasons. Fans anticipated that he would move to a bigger club during the last transfer window, and …
Read More »David Villa backs Barcelona prodigy to ‘100%’ win prestigious individual award
Speaking at a media appearance earlier today, former Barcelona and Spain superstar David Villa has backed Lamine Yamal to win the Golden Boy award for 2024. Yamal, 17, has established himself as one of the most exciting young players in the game since his breakthrough last year. The teenage La Masia prodigy has already become a permanent fixture in the …
Read More »Newcastle facing five-club battle this season – Advantage Eddie Howe?
It’s was a mixed weekend of Premier League results for Newcastle United and our European rivals, ending with our brilliant comeback victory at Wolves thanks to stunning strikes from Fabian Schar and Harvey Barnes. Before our win, we saw Spurs lose at home to Arsenal – a result that leaves them six points behind us – along with a shock …
Read More »Barcelona coach could hand two surprise call-ups for UCL opener vs AS Monaco
Having made a sensational start to the season in La Liga with five wins in as many games, FC Barcelona will aim to carry that momentum forward in the UEFA Champions League when they face AS Monaco on Thursday. Set to play their opening game of the newly-introduced ‘League Phase’ away at the Principality Stadium, the Blaugrana will have to …
Read More »Two tournament winners go head-to-head
Benfica start their Champions League campaign with a tough away fixture at Crvena Zvezda. This game features two of the most historically successful teams in the European Cup, as Crvena Zvezda won the tournament in 1991, while Benfica won it back-to-back in 1961 and 1962. Match Preview Crvena Zvezda Recent Form Crvena Zvezda had to play through the Champions League …
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