It was an eleventh elimination in the Champions League for the Manchester City boss, who could not help himself as his side blew away a two goal lead with just few minutes away from reaching a consecutive Champions League final.Pep Guardiola of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Also, it is the sixth time the former Barcelona boss has lost out in the semi final of the competition, most times when you’d expect his side to…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Slowly but surely, a season marred by nightmare is coming to an end as per Manchester United is concerned. The Monday night 3-0 win over Brentford is nothing but just an ember of what has used to be, in a floodlight that is already fading.Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani of Manchester United acknowledge the fans following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford at Old Trafford on May 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)The event teaches beneficial lessons. One being that sometimes when things doesn’t go your way, you have to consider changing your…
Real Madrid becomes only the third side to score three against Pep Guardiola’s side all season but that was no thanks to the fact that the Citizens play without either of their fullbacks on the night.Joao Cancelo of Manchester City celebrates victory after the game during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at Wanda Metropolitano on April 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Joao Cancelo, suspension and Kyle Walker, injured were both missing as Vinicius Junior enjoyed an eventful evening on the flank in Manchester, with…
Liverpool has won 20 of their last 24 games and faces Newcastle United in the first and early kick-off of the Premier League games this weekend, game that could be termed the battle of the most in form teams in the division since the turn of the year.Liverpool and Manchester City face tricky tests in their respective Premier League games this weekend.Since the start of the new year, only Liverpool, who have amassed 35 points have earned more than Newcastle United’s 29. The Magpies has enjoyed a massive turnaround which will make a in form Liverpool side worry of the…
With just few weeks to the end of the season, Manchester City are in the driving seat in the two competitions they are in, which are the major competitions in club football.Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at City of Manchester Stadium on April 26, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)The Citizens are currently on top of the standings in the Premier League with a point adrift of Liverpool, who will not back down in the race…
Despite the flaws that has overshadowed the team’s overall performance this season, the Portuguese stands tall and his class has never been too affected by the dip in form and performance of the Manchester United team.Erik Ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019. Photo Credits: GettyCristiano Ronaldo scored his 17th league goal in the Premier League on Thursday night in a one all draw with Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea at the Old Trafford Stadium, the goal which help United preserve their record of not losing at home to Chelsea since 2013.Even though it was a one sided affair with Chelsea all…
Liverpool scored twice in the space two second half minutes to beat Villarreal 2-0 at Anfield, thanks to a Pervis Estupinan own goal and Sadio Mané’s record equalling 14th goal in the UEFA Champions League knockout round.Sadio Mane of Liverpool FC celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield on April 27, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Gottschalk/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)The Reds were without a doubt the better side on the night, keeping their Spanish opponent rooted to their own half…
The Champions League semi final first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid produced some outstanding attaching football, which saw both sides score a combined seven goals in a game that had almost everything.Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 1st goal with Phil Foden of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at City of Manchester Stadium on April 26, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Heading into the match, Pep Guardiola’s City were favourite and made a very good start with Belgian…
The final four teams in the UEFA Champions League will this week take one more step for a place in the final of the competition when the first leg of what is a double-header semi final commences on Tuesday night with action kicking off Manchester.Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior getting instructions from his teammate, Karim Benzema.Manchester City against Real Madrid and Liverpool versus Villarreal are the two clashes coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively as the two English teams host their respective Spanish opposition in England before going to Spain for the return leg next week.Manchester City vs Real…
After losing at Southampton to complete a third consecutive loss over a week ago, all hope seemed lost for Arsenal and their quest for a return to Champions League football next season.Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring Arsenal’s 1st goal with (L) Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)There were fears it could get worse for them as they appeared lost in games, which were against oppositions you’d expect them to pick up useful points to give them the…