Paris Saint-Germain have hit yet another European disappointment as goals from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Serge Gnabry saw Bayern Munich advance into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of the underwhelming Parisians. The Bavarians showed their quality and efficiency as they proved themselves the better-prepared team on a very important night, despite the…
A thrilling summer transfer window saw several groundbreaking deals completed, Chelsea’s new owners were perhaps the busiest having spent a record £271 million in one window to kickstart their new era. New signings are already getting to terms with their new environment as some players who sought a move away will remain in situ for…
Club football draws to a close for the season when Liverpool and Real Madrid square off in an epic Champions League Final at the Stade de France. Both sides are looking for the perfect end to an intriguing campaign, as Liverpool seek to complete a magnificent cup treble while Real Madrid want to lift their…
Paris Saint Germain have never won European football’s most coveted prize but are seen as one of the front-runners this year. Thus they produced a statement win in the UEFA Champions League as they delivered Manchester City’s first group stage defeat in three years. Much has been made of their formidable attacking trio of Lionel…
As the dust settles on the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League season, Chelsea’s win over Manchester City in the final has been digested by all that the Blues are Champions of Europe. The Londoners were resilient and hungry, as their sensational mix of youth, experience, and Thomas Tuchel’s tactical savviness – most importantly – saw them…
Cesar Azpilicueta leapt for joy as he hoisted the 2021 Champions League Trophy with huge relief from the nine years of immaculate service to Chelsea Football Club. The blues were crowned European champions for the second time as they beat Pep Guardiola’s side for the third consecutive game and first loss in this season’s Champions…
It is that time of the year when the biggest game in club football officially closes the European season. Porto’s Estádio do Dragão will host the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final as Manchester City seek to end years of European mediocrity against domestic rivals Chelsea. This is the third installment of their end-of-season squabbles in…
After three successive quarter-final exits, Manchester City have finally reached a well-deserved UEFA Champions League Final after overcoming Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregate in the semifinal. The second leg was a special night at the Etihad Stadium with a heroic 2-0 victory to seal the tie, thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s brace. The game plan was…
Two of the best teams in Europe lived up to one of the most-anticipated games of the season in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg. Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola renewed their managerial rivalry as Paris Saint-Germain hosted Manchester City in a spectacular game of two halves. A resounding second-half comeback for City, after…
Chelsea have the well-earned advantage after a 1-1 draw away at Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg. On a sodden night at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, the London side blitzed Madrid but missed several chances in the first 30 minutes. Christian Pulisic put the seal on Chelsea’s sensational start as he…
