This week, the Champions League playoffs will determine the remaining teams advancing to the round of 16. The data and predictions from Opta’s supercomputer have projected the return matches to define the extent of each team’s favoritism. Advertisement Will we see any surprises? See what the numbers tell us about the outcome of each duel:…
Graham HunterFeb 24, 2026, 10:00 AM Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Multiple Authors Perhaps I’m in the minority, but I still believe that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez hasn’t discarded the concept of José Mourinho managing the LaLiga giants next…
Harry Wilson holds football’s most powerful contractual bargaining chip, but where might he cash it in? The Fulham attacking midfielder is enjoying the most productive spell of his career just as his deal reaches its final few months, giving him maximum leverage as he weighs his next move. His brilliant assist for Fulham’s third goal…
UEFA Champions League best bets for Tuesday, Feb. 24 with picks, predictions and odds including moneyline, SGP and anytime goalscorer props. UEFA Champions League Best Bets for Tuesday, Feb. 24: Picks, Predictions & Odds The return leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout stages will deliver four exciting games Tuesday. Even though some ties are…
Real Madrid have reportedly not ruled out the possibility of cutting ties with Álvaro Arbeloa should the club fail to advance past Benfica in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs. Just when it looked like Los Blancos were getting their swagger back, a poor 2–1 defeat to Osasuna on Saturday afternoon derailed any momentum the…
Following their failure to win the Saudi Pro League last season, Al Hilal targeted Karim Benzema as their marquee signing in a bid to restore competitiveness. Despite his veteran status, the Frenchman has managed to showcase his goal-scoring prowess; however, his arrival could lead to the departure of one of the team’s stars, who is…
1 Inter boss Cristian Chivu banged drums for a comeback against Bodo/Glimt in his side’s upcoming Champions League playoff second leg clash. Speaking to Sky Sports (via Gianluca Di Marzio) ahead of the fixture, Chivu showed confidence in his team to turn around a two-goal deficit into a win when they host Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday…
Welcome to the latest edition of Inside Real Madrid, our weekly series to follow throughout La Liga’s 2025-26 season. Each week, we will bring you key information and analysis on the biggest talking points, cutting through the noisy world of all things Madridista with reporting you can trust. The information contained in this article reflects…
For Liverpool, the journey back to Merseyside will be sweet. There really is nothing like a late winner, particularly in extra time of extra time as Slot stated, but the Dutchman will know that his team must improve. Mohamed Salah had an off day and though he has upped his workrate off the ball since…
Liverpool had no business escaping Nottingham Forest’s City Ground with three important points, but thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s 97th-minute winner, that’s exactly what they did. Arne Slot’s side were so poor for the majority of the contest and were fortunate not to have fallen behind in the first half. However, we’re approaching that point…