After four games that captivated the attention of all football fans, the finalists of this year’s Champions League have been revealed. At 6 PM on May 30th, Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the fight for the ultimate club trophy. Neither team has had an easy time trying to reach the pinnacle of the sport, […]
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Champions League Quarterfinals: The Winners And The Losers
After two weeks of tense Champions League quarterfinals, the semifinalists have been revealed. Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich all still stand a chance of winning the season’s biggest trophy. How did they get here, and who among them will make it to the grand finale? Tuesday’s Quarterfinals PSG faced Liverpool at the […]
The Problem With Flawed Refereeing: Atlético Madrid Vs FC Barcelona
On Tuesday evening, the eyes of all Spanish football fans, no matter who they were rooting for, were directed towards the fratricidal match between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona. The former came into the game with a decided advantage, and although Blaugrana played well, they could not make up for the two goals lost at […]
What Does Barcelona’s Recent Win Say About Their Upcoming Quarterfinal?
Game after game, FC Barcelona is increasing their La Liga lead, leaving all the other teams far behind. In the Champions League, however, they have not been quite as stellar, given their recent quarterfinal loss to Atlético Madrid. Their match against Espanyol may have been a resounding victory, but how does it bode for the […]
Champions League Quarterfinals: Who Is On Track Towards Victory?
Only eight clubs are left in the Champions League, and last week they faced each other in the first leg of the quarterfinals. The matches were exciting, surprising, and in some cases, controversial. In the end, some teams managed to put themselves in promising positions, while others are set to face an uphill battle in […]
Robert Lewandowski’s Late Goal Wins FC Barcelona’s Latest Game
In recent weeks, it feels like every time the fans turn around, there is another game between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The teams faced each other in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, and are set to play against each other in the upcoming Champions League fixtures. The results varied between the matches, […]
France On Top Leading Into World Cup
Despite a hiccup in the 55th minute, France was able to win against Brazil 2-1 in their international friendly. Many thought Kylian Mbappé and France would not be able to perform, but they quickly silenced their doubts. A Clash Of Titans Brazil and France’s history of being the most iconic international teams was on full […]
FC Barcelona Narrowly Misses Out On Copa Del Rey Finale
After a painful defeat in the first leg of the semi-final, FC Barcelona needed to make up a four-goal difference to keep their Copa del Rey dreams alive. Atlético de Madrid weren’t going to make it easy for them. Both teams were ready to put their all into the 90 minutes on the iconic Camp […]
FC Barcelona Returns To The Top Of La Liga
After their win against Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid’s draw with Girona, FC Barcelona became the new leader of La Liga. If they wanted to keep the coveted status for another week, they needed to put their best foot forward in the game against Atlético de Madrid. Strike For Strike Atlético is known for starting […]
Cristian Romero Moves Nearer To Joining Atletico Madrid
In most cases, the football transfer market is a maelstrom of rumour, discussion, and anticlimax. Every so often, however, there is a transfer saga that gives the impression of actually shaking the earth. Tottenham Hotspurs’ defensive colossus Cristian Romero’s relentless pursuit by La Liga giants Atletico Madrid is such a tale. It’s a move that, […]