3 reasons why Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final

Never rule out Real Madrid in this competition. Exactly eight months after a group-stage defeat to Sheriff Tiraspol seemed to signal the end of an era for the Spanish giants, Carlo Ancelotti’s experienced side overcame Liverpool in the Champions League final with a 1-0 win. The victory marks Real Madrid’s record-extending 14th European Cup success. […]

3 thoughts from Liverpool's rousing victory over Villarreal

Liverpool withstood Villarreal’s furious comeback bid on Tuesday to reach the Champions League final once again, ultimately coming away with a 5-2 aggregate victory. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from a thrilling encounter in Spain. Fighting fire with fire Villarreal were jittery in last Wednesday’s first leg. Their decision-making and composure were fractured […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 rumbles on this week with the final batch of first-leg matches. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Silva’s all-around game still staggering In the 86th minute, Thiago Silva shifted to a different persona. The Chelsea defender quietly and almost invisibly mopped […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 rumbled on this week with the opening batch of second-leg matches. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Inzaghi and Sanchez let Inter down Alexis Sanchez’s red card spoiled what could’ve been a memorable night for Inter Milan. Lucky to escape with […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 rumbled on this week with the opening batch of second-leg matches. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Inzaghi and Sanchez let Inter down Alexis Sanchez’s red card spoiled what could’ve been a memorable night for Inter Milan. Lucky to escape with […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 comes to an end this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Atletico of old gate-crash Old Trafford Diego Simeone knew his team had pulled off another great escape against Manchester United. As referee Slavko Vincic sounded the final whistle, Simeone […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 comes to an end this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Atletico of old gate-crash Old Trafford Diego Simeone knew his team had pulled off another great escape against Manchester United. As referee Slavko Vincic sounded the final whistle, Simeone […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League quarterfinals got underway this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Big move on tap for Nunez Darwin Nunez’s 28th goal of the season nearly inspired an upset Tuesday against Liverpool. His close-range effort in the 49th minute appeared to give Benfica the […]

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League quarterfinals got underway this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Big move on tap for Nunez Darwin Nunez’s 28th goal of the season nearly inspired an upset Tuesday against Liverpool. His close-range effort in the 49th minute appeared to give Benfica the […]