From Zero to Hero: Dayot Upamecano May Be the Best Defender in the World

Upamecano has unfortunately developed a reputation as a defensive liability in big games. He put those fears to bed against Real Madrid. For just a moment, it looked like it would happen again. Dayot Upamecano got a bad read on the ball and failed to control it, gifting Vinicius Jr. a one-on-one with Manuel Neuer. … Read more

Galatasaray Are Not Underdogs

The Süper Lig giants just battered Juventus in the Champions League. It’s time to put some respect on Galatasaray’s name. How much more obvious do Galatasaray have to make it, really? The Turkish side broke their league record last summer when they signed Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, 27, who established himself as one of the best … Read more

Could Switching to a Back Three Save Liverpool’s Season?

The Reds have been extremely disappointing this season, winning three of their last eleven games and sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League. The expectations for Liverpool going into this season could not have been higher. In year one under Arne Slot, the Reds competed for (nearly) every trophy. Slot immediately matched Jürgen … Read more

Les Parisiens parfaits: PSG thrash Inter for First Champions League Title

PSG dominated from the beginning and never looked back, winning 5-0 to claim their first Champions League title. Kickoff. Portuguese midfielder Vitinha, one of the most accurate passers in the world, stepped up and, with the first kick of the game, booted the ball up the field and out of bounds. Inter throw-in. Just like … Read more

What Next for RB Leipzig?

This season has been rough for RB Leipzig, both on and off the pitch. Full-time. Stuttgart fans, staff, and players alike go nuts, with their 3-1 win over RB Leipzig clinching their spot in the DFB Pokal Final — their first appearance since 2013. In a few weeks, they will play 3. Liga side Arminia Bielefeld … Read more

Three Reasons Why RB Leipzig Can Upset Real Madrid

On paper, Real Madrid versus RB Leipzig is a colossal mismatch. Madrid has 14 Champions League trophies, Leipzig has zero. Madrid’s squad is full of some of the biggest stars in the game, Leipzig’s squad is mainly up-and-coming youngsters. Madrid is first in La Liga, Leipzig is fifth in the Bundesliga. Madrid reached the semis … Read more

Lautaro Martínez’s Final Performance Shows Why Bayern Needs Him

After six seasons, one final loss, and €1.24 billion spent in transfer fees, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City superteam finally won their inevitable Champions League. While the Qatari-backed investment and financial fair play breaches have caused controversy off of the pitch, few can say that on the pitch, they haven’t deserved it. City won Group G … Read more

At Last: Manchester City are the Champions of Europe

After years of near misses, Manchester City has finally won the Champions League by beating Inter Milan 1-0. The first half was a nervy affair, with both sides getting decent chances to open the scoring. City striker Erling Haaland was sent through on goal but was denied by Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was forced … Read more

Courtois the Hero As Real Madrid Win Controversial Final

Real Madrid came out as 1-0 victors over Liverpool in the Champions League Final thanks to some heroics from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and winger Vinicius. Real have now won the Champions League a record 14 times. However, the events that unfolded before kickoff overshadows the final result. The match initially was delayed for fifteen minutes … Read more

Road to the Champions League Final: Liverpool

Well, here we are again. Just four years ago, Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the Champions League final. That match had it all: drama, injuries, bicycle kicks, goalkeeping errors, and more. Of course, Real Madrid won 3-1, in a match famous for a poor performance from Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. Earlier this week, Liverpool star … Read more

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