Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that's a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the "group of death" in this new UCL format, or even a true "group" for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as "the group of death." Chelsea's confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw
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Tottenham Receive Very Favorable UEFA Champions League Draw
It does seem hilarious that a team which finished in the very last spot above relegation last season qualified for this season's UEFA Champions League, but here we are. Tottenham finished 17th (but also 14 pts away) from the drop last term, but they were in the Europa League tournament, and they did win that competition, so hey, the rules are the rules. And although they are … [Read more...] about Tottenham Receive Very Favorable UEFA Champions League Draw
Arsenal FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Paris Saint-Germain
For the third season in a row, Arsenal FC were the last team standing, before eventually getting eliminated, in the Premier League title chase. Liverpool FC clinched earlier today, meaning the Gunners will now have to aim for finishing second, and if they do, it'll mark the third straight season of doing so. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Paris Saint-Germain
Arsenal Team News vs PSG: Mikel Merino, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori
It's officially official now- Arsenal FC can go all in on the Champions League. Liverpool thrashed Tottenham Hotspur today, and in the process, clinched the Premier League title. So now the Gunners can go all in on the UCL, and that campaign continues Tuesday night when they host Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal should, or at least could, get a trio of players- Mikel Merino, Ben … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs PSG: Mikel Merino, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions
FC Barcelona have emerged as the new front-runner to win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League competition. Understandable, given how stellar they have looked in La Liga this term. Barca are also fifth all-time in UCL/European Cups won, with five. The next obstacle for the Catalan club is Borussia Dortmund, last season's UCL runners-up. BVB are currently languishing in the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup Predictions
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Inigo Martinez, Nico Schlotterbeck
As an epic UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash nears, between FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, we have a couple of major team news developments. It's good for news for Barcelona, as Inigo Martinez has returned to training and is in line to feature. It's very bad news for Dortmund, as Nico Schlotterbeck, one of their major players and key contributors is done for the … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Team News: Inigo Martinez, Nico Schlotterbeck
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge
It's crunch time in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, and the Aston Villa vs Club Brugge tie is one to keep an eye on. The Midlands club is up by two on aggregate, and they have the home ground advantage so they should close this one out. However, football is a funny game, so you just never know. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge
Aston Villa Team News vs Club Brugge: Emiliano Martinez, Marco Asensio
Heading into the second leg of their UCL round of 16 tie with Club Brugge, Aston Villa have two new injury concerns in Emiliano Martinez and Marco Asensio, both have which have knocks of some sort. Neither player is expected to be fit to feature on Wednesday night. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Club Brugge: Emiliano Martinez, Marco Asensio
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
As anybody who supports or works for Real Madrid will tell you, they are more than just a football club. Certainly in continental competition, they are a remarkable phenomenon. Every aspect of this club, including the current team, its history and its supporter base embodies hubris. The infamous saying "Real Madrid doesn’t play finals, they win them" is the perfect example of … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul
No other football club on this planet possesses the legacy of European success like Real Madrid. When it comes to the Champions League/UEFA competition/European Cup, the emblem of excellence is the Real Madrid CF badge. In order to add another chapter to that prolific history book, they'll have to show some resilience and ambition. They now head across town, to visit Atletico … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul