Tag: Soccer
What's going wrong at Real Madrid right now – and how much does it matter?
Real Madrid’s 36-match unbeaten run was ended by Lille as the French side claimed a 1-0 victory in the Champions League on Wednesday...
Champions League Briefing: Arsenal's statement win – and why so many thrashings?
If you like your European midweek football this is the week for you, with 54 Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches...
Ten Hag wants patience, will he get it? Madrid derby chaos, Palmer's brilliance
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Madrid’s derby descended into chaos, as players pleaded for peace with fans in balaclavas
It is one of Spanish football’s most iconic fixtures, but Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will be remembered for...
Raphinha's reinvention at Barcelona: Hansi Flick has unleashed his athleticism
There is a line from legendary Spanish manager Vicente del Bosque that many fans in Barcelona will remember with fondness: “You watch (former...
Full-backs moving into midfield: The many different interpretations
The concept of a full-back drifting into central midfield positions still seems relatively novel.Yet it’s now over a decade since Pep Guardiola started...