Last Wednesday, Villarreal traveled to Anfield in England to play Liverpool in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League Semi Final. The clear underdogs, Villarreal, would have to perform away from home in order to have a chance at advancing to the Final. Jurgen Klopp returned to his normal starting lineup for this game, bringing back Van Dijk, Robertson, Salah, Thiago, and … [Read more...] about Liverpool F.C. v Villarreal (2-0)
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid (4-3)
On Tuesday, Real Madrid traveled to Etihad Stadium in England to face Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League Semi Final. Many people predicted Manchester City would win this game, including myself. They were the better team and always dominate. Real Madrid were the first real team they faced in their road to the final. Their ties in their group and against … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs. Real Madrid (4-3)
Villarreal vs Bayern Munich (2-1 agg.)
After handing Bayern Munich their first loss in the Champions League in five years, Villarreal looked to keep their one goal aggregate lead away at Allianz Stadium. The match was close, but Bayern were not playing their football. Bayern manager, Julian Nagelsmann, made two changes, adding an extra midfielder in the form of Goretzka and substituting Sané for Gnabry out wide. … [Read more...] about Villarreal vs Bayern Munich (2-1 agg.)
Liverpool F.C. v C.F. Benfica (6-4 agg.)
Coming off a sound 3-1 win in Lisbon, Portugal against Benfica, Liverpool had the home field advantage in the second leg at Anfield. Liverpool were able to strike early with two goals in Lisbon, but Benfica responded with exponentially increasing pressure. Benfica scored one, but Liverpool was able to score a late goal to have a sound aggregate lead heading into the second … [Read more...] about Liverpool F.C. v C.F. Benfica (6-4 agg.)
Manchester City v Atlético Madrid (1-0 agg.)
In the first leg, 2021 finalists Manchester City had to deal with Atlético’s stout defense. Parking the bus, Pep Guardiola’s men had a hard time breaking through but City’s captain, Kevin De Bruyne, slotted home a pass from wonder-kid substitute, Phil Foden, into the bottom left corner. They would now have to hold on to their lead in Madrid in the next leg. Pep made two … [Read more...] about Manchester City v Atlético Madrid (1-0 agg.)