Real Madrid are in great position to move on to the next phase of the UEFA Champions League. While they obviously didn't want to have to deal with this stage of the competition, and it's not ideal, barring an upset at home against Man City, they'll be moving on in the knockouts. While the format obviously has changed, the storylines remain familiar. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Champions League)
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (Champions League)
The last place you want to be headed, when you're down in a UEFA Champions League knockout round tie is El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. But that's the task for Manchester City now- beat the holders, the Reyes del Europa, Real Madrid at their place, or you go home. Pep Guardiola will have his big guns blazing from the get go for this one. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (Champions League)
Manchester City Team News at Real Madrid: Akanji, Grealish, Ake, Dias
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola certainly has plenty of reasons for concern as he leads his side into the second leg of their UCL tie with Real Madrid. He has a quartet of dynamic fitness concerns in Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias. All the while heading into the second leg of the tie trailing. And if he's going to turn the tide, he'll have to … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Real Madrid: Akanji, Grealish, Ake, Dias
Terrence Shannon Jr. Went to the MSU Locker Room to Congratulate Tom Izzo
In any given field, you have certain individuals who just simply achieve rarified air: Marc Andreessen in software engineering, Taylor Swift in music, Kristin Juszczyk in fashion design. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is that for Big Ten men's basketball, and current Minnesota Timberwolves G/F and Illini great Terrence Shannon Jr. recognized that. Shannon was on hand at State … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. Went to the MSU Locker Room to Congratulate Tom Izzo
Illinois Basketball Season Declining Due to Overreliance on Three Point Shooting
This 2024-25 Illinois basketball season is getting rapidly redefined downward, unfortunately, and it's largely due to the team's overreliance on three point shooting. They are embodying the cliche of "live and die by the three" to the utmost. Tonight at home versus #11 Michigan State, they came out of the gates guns blazing, knocking down several three point attempts. Early … [Read more...] about Illinois Basketball Season Declining Due to Overreliance on Three Point Shooting
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Unfortunately for FC Barcelona, Ronald Araujo is injured again, but at least this time it's much less serious. Araujo has an ankle sprain, which will keep him out for the next couple/few matches, starting with a visit from Rayo Vallecano. He should be back in action by early-to-mid March sometime. Beyond that the injury situation remains unchanged, so other than Araujo, the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves
Liverpool FC host Wolverhampton Wanderers in a classic opposite ends of the table clash. Both teams have a lot to play for here, just for totally different reasons. Heading into this clash at home versus Wolves, Liverpool have seen their lead at the top of the table reduced to seven points, and with 14 matches left (i.e. 42 points still possible for everybody), we certainly … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves
Liverpool Team News vs Wolves: Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones
Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot has a couple of new injury and unavailability concerns ahead of the Sunday clash against Wolves. Let's start with striker Cody Gakpo, who has an unspecified minor issue. "Cody is a bit of a doubt as well, so let's wait [to see] how he is today," Slot said of his countryman. "I had to take him off because of an injury. He got a knock, so let's … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Wolves: Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United visit Tottenham Hotspur in a battle of two sides that are desperate to turn their season around. Maybe a result here could set off a chain reaction? Hard to say as both teams have been so poor in the Premier League this season. So what is a win over them even worth at this point? At least both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have been solid in the … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United
Sunday brings perhaps the most hyped up 13th versus 14th place match of all-time, as Manchester United visits Tottenham Hotspur. Certainly it is the most expensive match-up, in terms of roster construction, between a 13th and 14th place team. I guess you can call this the Traditional Big Six But Totally Floundering Right Now Cup. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United