The Champions League quarter-final draw presented thrilling matchups. Atletico Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund, each seeking a return to the semi-finals after long absences. PSG confronts Barcelona, recalling past clashes and featuring new talents. Arsenal is challenged by Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid clashes with Manchester City in a noteworthy third consecutive meeting. Each pairing offers a mix of history, tactical analysis, and potential outcomes.
Category: Champions League
Champions League Reflections
Matchday 1 of the Champions League Round of 16 is in the books making it time to reflect on the four matches. It was hard to be truly impressed with any of the sides, but some sides are in for deserved criticism.
Champions League Report Card Matchday 3
Napoli had the standout performance, while Salzburg and Brugge proved there is still place for meritocracy in an increasingly stratified game. On the other hand, Sevilla and Leverkusen put in abject displays, bringing about the end of their manager’s reigns.
Champions League Report Card Matchday 2
Club Brugge deliver the result of the round, Bayern and Real just know to win while Atleti and Juve struggle for European relevance.
Champions League Report Card Matchday 1
Matchday 1 saw lots of success for the underdogs, with Club Brugge, Dinamo Zagreb and most impressively, Shakhtar Donetsk, all shining.
Champions League Group Stage Draw Reaction
Analyzing the draw for the group stages of the Champions League and speculating about which sides may progress to the round of 16.
The Through Ball by Wasim Parkar 