Borussia Dortmund have one major advantage over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League- an extra week of rest. La Liga wrapped up their season this weekend while the Bundesliga concluded last weekend. Is that going to be enough to put them over the top and defy the odds? Hard to say because this is a Real Madrid side that is overloaded with Galacticos, and a ton of depth … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (UCL Final)
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Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Real Madrid: Bensebaini, Morey, Haller
With the UEFA Champions League Final now less than a week away, the BVB injury situation is coming into focus. Left back Remy Bensebaini (interior knee ligament) is hoping to be fit in time, but we just might not know until match day. Sebatian Haller has been battling an ankle injury, but he is expected to be okay. Mateu Morey is recovering from a cold, and building up his … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Real Madrid: Bensebaini, Morey, Haller
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
We're going to have another Manchester City treble aren't we? Perhaps "only" a double? Entering the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid, it is certainly starting to feel that way. And unless you're a City supporter, you probably don't want that. City moved back into first place in the Premier League over the weekend, so all that … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
John Stones was absent at the weekend for Manchester City, but apparently, it's only just a knock. The club hopes he'll return for Wednesday night against Real Madrid. Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake returned to the bench for the 5-1 whooping of Luton Town. Perhaps they will play a larger role into the midweek continental clash. And obviously, for all the talk about Rodri being … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)
No club dominates UEFA Champions League quite like Real Madrid, but they could be on the verge of suffering the same fate they did in last season’s competition- getting knocked out by Manchester City. Last year it occurred in the semi-finals, while this time could see it happen a round earlier. There are parallels too. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich
Things are certainly breaking the way of Arsenal FC right now; on all fronts. Their next opponent in the UEFA Champions League is Bayern Munich, a side with a lame duck manager that may not even fully come to play for this tie. So a path to the semifinals in continental competition is definitely there for the taking. On the home front, Manchester United just handed them a … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
In Real Madrid versus Manchester City, we have a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup that is very worthy of being the title match. In this corner, you have the club that has won the European Cup/UCL more than any other. And standing in this corner, the defending champions and the overall favorite to win it this year. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle United and AC Milan will do battle on Wednesday night in a match-up of two sides hoping to snag that second knockout round qualification spot out of the infamous Group of Death. UEFA Champions League Group F sees table topping Borussia Dortmund set to go through, with their opposition on Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain, sitting second at seven points. So … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
In the Group of Death, the objective is simple- survive and advance. If Newcastle United are going to do so, it will be in spite of a massive injury crisis, one that doesn't appear to be easing any time soon. Sven Botman is drawing closer to a return for Toon, but it likely won't be in time to face AC Milan on Wednesday night. Other than that, it doesn't seem like anyone … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
Newcastle United at Paris-Saint Germain Starting XI Predictions
When Newcastle United beat Paris Saint-Germain in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash earlier this season, it was easily one of the more exciting moments in recent club history. What a special night at St. James Park that truly was (as they won 4-1 on Oct. 4), but the mood is much lower heading into the reverse fixture now. That's because Newcastle sit bottom in … [Read more...] about Newcastle United at Paris-Saint Germain Starting XI Predictions