The 2024 Supercopa De España kicked off Wednesday with a Madrid derby when Real Madrid took on Atletico Madrid. https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN/status/1745143467179978970 History of the Supercopa de España The competition was founded in 1982, when the winner of La Liga would face the champion of the Copa del Rey. Originally, there were …
Read More »Late Drama in Rome as Goalie Goal gives Lazio a Draw
Lazio and Atlético Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw after a goal in the final minute of stoppage time. Atlético Madrid led for most of the game, despite conceding many chances towards the end. In the 94th minute, Lazio’s goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored from a cross by midfielder Luis Alberto …
Read More »Diego Simeone Breaks Club Record in Thrilling Atletico Victory
History was made at the Civitas Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid thumped Sevilla 6-1. Atleti coach Diego Simeone was honored before the game started. It is a club record 613 games in charge for the gaffer. He has been at the club since December 2011 and surpassed previous record holder Luis …
Read More »Real Madrid and Barcelona Face Off in First Leg of Copa Del Rey Semifinal
Soccer fans know what to expect when they hear “El Clasico”. Blood, sweat and tears between two galactic Superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. They face off on Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals; the first of three games between the two clubs …
Read More »Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir Tears ACL
Nabil Fekir will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury during Real Betis’ 3-2 win against Elche FC Friday. Fekir had a pair of goals and assists in his 15 appearances for the club this season. The French international will undergo surgery in the next few …
Read More »Chelsea Signs Joao Felix On Loan
Chelsea have been short a striker all season, with Kai Havertz lacking form, Armando Broja injured, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang potentially leaving. The London club has been active in January’s transfer window but had yet to sign their missing piece. Chelsea’s search for a striker may finally be over. Chelsea have …
Read More »Champions League Group B Preview
Group B seems to be one of the most evenly matched groups heading into this year’s Champions League competition. With four teams from four leagues, there’s no telling how these teams will stack up against each other on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid had a relatively underwhelming …
Read More »UEFA Champions League’s Quarterfinals See Late Drama
The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals are taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday’s matches saw two teams book their place in the semifinal and two teams face heartbreak. Wednesday, four more teams look to join those from yesterday to round out the last four. Bayern Munich (GER) …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B: South Africa Makes Its World Cup Debut Against Spain
South Africa’s qualification in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is a historic feat for a team that just started competitive play under three decades ago. However, their first test against Spain is a tough one. Spain: La Roja Hopefuls Expected Formation: 4-3-3 Spain arrives at the World Cup ranked …
Read More »World Cup Russia 2018: Group C Preview
By the time the final team had been seeded for the preliminary stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the “Group of Death’s” reign of terror officially was over. In its place were eight groups, each more even than the next. None, however, are quite as murky as Group C. …
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