Benfica’s fate as one of the top two teams in Group D is up in the air after a pair of losses to Real Sociedad, who also won today. Inter have four points heading into their upcoming doubleheader with Salzburg. 86′ IMPORTANT SAVE! Martinez, the striker for Inter, was singled out by Mkhitaryan’s cutback in … Read more
Romelu Lukaku scored the game-winning goal for Roma in their 2-1 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol away from home in the Europa League. Rick Karsdorp’s through ball intended for Stephan El Shaarawy was slightly over-hit, and the Sheriff goalie was able to save Bryan Cristante’s shot from a distance. Blow came to Roma when Renato Sanches … Read more
Atalanta’s victory over Polish champions Rakow in the Europa League was secured by headers from Charles De Ketelaere and Ederson. The two goals were enough for Atalanta to advance. After a Lookman through pass, Muriel tried the goalie’s skills at the near post, and then Lookman deflected a wayward Teun Koopmeiners shot just wide when … Read more
Luca Ranieri gave Fiorentina the lead with a pair of headers, but the team failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity that would have ensured victory, and instead had to give thanks to the crossbar for an exciting 2-2 draw in Genk. The previous campaign saw Fiorentina advance all the way to the Conference League … Read more
Inter’s return to UEFA Champions League activity saw them travel to the Iberian Peninsula. Just a few months ago, Inter was disassembled by a strong Manchester City side in Istanbul. They would face a Real Sociedad side that is having a tough time in the league so far this year, as they have only one … Read more
Napoli kicked off their comeback to Europe’s top club competition with a trip to Portugal. The Italian club made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League in the previous campaign. They would face a Braga team that had finished third in their domestic league the previous season when they got … Read more
Despite having eight shots on goal against Newcastle United’s one, Milan’s Champions League group stage debut ended in a dismal stalemate thanks to Nick Pope saves and poor finishing. After Saturday’s embarrassing 5-1 loss to Inter in the Derby della Madonnina, Milan made lineup adjustments, bringing in Samuel Chukwueze, Tommaso Pobega, and Fikayo Tomori in … Read more
This season’s Champions League group stage kicks off on Wednesday, with Inter’s visit to Real Sociedad’s Reale Arena. While the hosts are making their return to Europe’s elite tournament after a 10-year absence, the visitors advanced all the way to the final last season before losing to Manchester City. Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad finished fourth … Read more
Lazio and Atletico Madrid will meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on the evening of Tuesday to play a high-profile match that will kick off Champions League Group E. Atletico Madrid are regulars in the top club competition on the European continent, but they were knocked out of the competition in the group stage … Read more
Newcastle United will return to Europe’s top table for the first time in the past two decades in Champions League season. The club’s debut in the competition will take place on Tuesday at San Siro, where they will face seven-time champions AC Milan. The Magpies broke a three-game losing streak in the Premier League with … Read more
