4/2 Recap: I’d like to take a second here at the beginning to thank Real Betis’ Sergio Leon. Even though my bet was set to win in that match, he still sealed the deal late with a sleek toe poke goal. That is more than I can say for Cardiff City. Though they were able… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
Tag: Bayern Munich
What’s The Best Fit For Upcoming Free Agent Leon Goretzka?
Leon Goretzka must be one of the hottest names in the soccer rumor mill in Europe right now. The Schalke 04 star and current Germany international has risen to stardom over the past 12 months. He was an integral piece of Germany’s title run in the 2017 Confederations Cup. He also seems a lock to… Continue reading What’s The Best Fit For Upcoming Free Agent Leon Goretzka?
Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all-time. Anyone who argues that to the contrary is just flat out wrong. His brilliance is simple and he’s always seeing things a couple steps before they happen. So while a lot of us were left bewildered by his sacking four days ago, I know Carlo… Continue reading Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
Bayern Munich Need A Big Summer
Bayern Munich is unquestionably one of the biggest clubs in European football. The Bavarian giants have dominated the German Bundesliga. They get whatever German international they want when they want. However, in recent years Bayern has struggled for success in Europe. By struggle, of course, I mean that they’ve made three Champions League semi-finals and… Continue reading Bayern Munich Need A Big Summer
Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules. Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year. But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware. Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
UEFA sets up all the rounds of their competitions through random draws. When you get results like we did in Friday morning’s Champions League draw, it seems as if there is a television producer willing those ping pong balls to go a certain way. The two semi-finals are fantastic match-ups in their own right, but… Continue reading Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?
Borussia Dortmund advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League Thursday with a 2-1 (5-1 on aggregate) victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Black and Yellow Army are playing their best football of the season right now, but their schedule is only getting more rigorous as the fixture list dwindles. Can Dortmund balance a run at… Continue reading Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?
Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel
It is the January transfer window in the football world. It is a one month mad dash to mend all the injuries and deficiencies your team possesses. While players will be changing shirts and addresses with great regularity, another cycle is beginning to swirl in the European football community. The first domino to fall in… Continue reading Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel