Atletico super-sub Llorente and star goalkeeper Oblak in Champions League best XI
by Josh Wright
at Alhamisi, Mac 12 2020 11:43
Here we run through the best WhoScored rated XI from the midweek Champions League action, as RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta all advanced at the expense of Tottenham, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Valencia, respectively. Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) - 8.73...
Liverpool vs Atletico: Partey pooper? - The midfield battle key to Reds' title defence
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Mac 10 2020 13:45
September 26th 2018. That was the date the last time Liverpool lost a home competitive match. In that time, they have failed to win just four games, though two have come in the Champions League. That said, you can be sure Anfield will be rocking when Atletico Madrid come to town on Wednesday night.L...
Champions League Team of the Round: Bayern dominate after Chelsea pounding
by Josh Wright
at Alhamisi, Feb 27 2020 12:46
We have now concluded the first legs of the last-16 stage in the Champions League with many ties evenly balanced. Atalanta will consider themselves home and dry after a 4-1 victory over Valencia, while defending champions Liverpool have it all to do after a 1-0 defeat away to Atletico. Here we run t...
Ultimate 22/1 bet boost ahead of Chelsea vs Bayern Champions League clash
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatatu, Feb 24 2020 16:56
After a much needed morale boost at the weekend following a victory over Tottenham that was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, Chelsea have another big battle at The Bridge on Tuesday night.Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich make the trip to London, with the teams meeting in the Champion...
Henderson absence hands Keita perfect chance to consolidate Liverpool spot
by Ben McAleer
at Jumapili, Feb 23 2020 15:43
While Jordan Henderson's absence would have previously been seen as a blow for Liverpool, the Reds' current lead atop the Premier League means it could hand the captain a welcome rest from action. Last week, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Henderson would face a short spell on the sidelines following a ...
The midfield Mourinho must use to secure Tottenham Champions League football
by Ben McAleer
at Ijumaa, Feb 21 2020 15:10
The most successful dribbles in RB Leipzig's 1-0 win at Tottenham on Wednesday night was four. Angelino and Giovani Lo Celso both achieved the feat in their 90 minutes on the pitch with Tanguy Ndombele matching the pair, this despite playing around half an hour in north London.The Frenchman ended th...
The best Champions League January arrivals hoping to inspire European success
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Feb 18 2020 10:15
The Champions League returns this week, and so too do a number of familiar faces from the competition. Despite their respective teams' exits from European competition earlier this season, having moved to a new side in January; it prolongs their spell in Europe's elite club tournament. Featuring new ...
Champions League Golden Boot Race: Can anyone catch Lewandowski?
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatatu, Feb 17 2020 12:30
Robert Lewandowski's four-goal haul in Bayern Munich's 6-0 win at FK Crvena Zvezda in November ensured he finished the Champions League group stage top scorer for the second season running. With 10 goals to his name, the Pole will hope to maintain his scoring run as Bayern seek their first Champions...