Last weekend, all eyes turned to a rescheduled fixture at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool played in the final ever Merseyside Derby at the 132-year-old grounds. Liverpool entered at the top of the table, looking to expand its lead during its chase for a second-ever Premier League title.
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
The Champions League's influence on individual awards was diminished Monday when Manchester City’s Rodri won the Ballon d’Or player of the year award over Vinicius Junior in a ceremony organized by France Football magazine and UEFA.
With the new Champions League format in full swing, the season has sparked much conversation around the number of matches players are expected to play. Now, 36 teams are competing instead of 32. In a league system where each team plays eight games, the old group stage is replaced with eight groups of four teams.
The new Champions League format means more teams, more games and more exciting matchups — and it all starts today.
So, what matches should fans pay close attention to?
It is safe to say that last time Real Madrid visited the Etihad Stadium, they left unhappy.
Even though it seems like a lifetime ago, it has just been one year since Manchester City humiliated Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals.
Last time Barcelona claimed the Champions League title, Luis Enrique managed the team from the sidelines with Xavi Hernandez as his captain.
Today, almost ten years later, the situation looks different.
The Champions League quarter final stage is when the intensity ramps up. With a big part of the season behind us, every team that is still in the competition poses a real threat.
The Champions League quarter finals draw took place last Friday and left spectators with some interesting matchups, but it’s no surprise that all of the knockout stage games are compelling. At the end of the day, it is a competition between the best of the best.
What can we anticipate from the Union of European Football Associations Champions League this year compared to last season?
As February approaches, the Champions League knockout stage is closer than ever. This is the time of the year where clubs and fans start preparing for the most important nights of the year.
A new season has arrived and so have many changes in the footballing world. The summer is a chaotic time, with transfers, managers being sacked and fans having renewed hope, no matter how bad or good their last season was.
