Analysis
Champions League preview : for a first crown
At first glance, the semifinal between Atlético and Arsenal in the Champions League looks like a clash of styles. On one side, the rugged, defense-first DNA shaped by Diego Simeone;…
FA Cup semi final preview : save a season vs elevate one
Chelsea are in free fall after five consecutive defeats and the dismissal of Liam Rosenior, facing a Leeds side on the rise and on the verge of a historic achievement.…
Manchester City – Arsenal, an unexpected and tense final
There are matchups that, on their own, encapsulate an entire season. Manchester City vs. Arsenal belongs in that category. A game that goes beyond a simple clash between two title…
Bayern in semi’s after a madness night
What a game we witnessed at the Fußball Arena München. After their win in the first leg, Bayern did it again at the end of a chaotic night where Real…
Champions League preview : Can Arsenal lose everything ?
For months, Arsenal had been delivering exactly the kind of season expected of them. A solid Premier League leader, a credible Champions League contender after an impressive group stage, the…
Champions League preview : 3 ways to exploit PSG and turn the tie around
Beaten 2-0 at the Parc des Princes in a one-sided Champions League quarterfinal first leg, Liverpool have almost sealed their own fate. Without a single shot on target, dominated in…
Barcelona brought down by Atletico
Beaten 2-0 by Atlético, Barcelona effectively sabotaged themselves in a match they had seemed to control. In the 43rd minute, Barça were dominating. Hansi Flick’s men were applying pressure, pinning…
Champions League : three keys before Atletico-Barcelona
Some matchups feel explosive even before kickoff. This Champions League quarterfinal between Atlético and Barcelona is unquestionably one of them. Between a revitalized Catalan side closing in on a league…
PSG Liverpool preview : Chronicle of a Season Going Off the Rails
Long regarded as one of the most complete models in European football, Liverpool is now going through a period of turbulence rarely seen in the club’s modern era. After years…
2014: The Fall of an Empire — Autopsy of Spain’s Collapse at the World Cup in Brazil
In just a matter of days, a dynasty that once seemed indestructible collapsed. World champions in 2010 and back-to-back European champions in 2008 and 2012, Spain entered the 2014 World…