Following Tuesday’s win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Villarreal have etched their name into the growing list of underdog teams who have caused huge upsets for Europe’s elites. In the past, teams such as the 2016/17 Monaco side, 2018/19 Ajax and 2020/21 Atalanta have all exceeded expectations by beating top clubs in the ...
It was their solid defence that aided Villarreal in knocking out German giants Bayern Munich out of the Champions League to script a shock elimination for the ages. When Bayern were expected to walk out of the first leg in Spain as comfortable victors, Unai Emery’s men managed to keep a clean sheet at the ...
It is a curious thing as to what a footballer does post-retirement. On one hand, some continue to abide by the fitness rules they followed as players, to remain close to football such as Zinedine Zidane or Xabi Alonso who were youth team trainers before heading to coaching. On the other end of the spectrum, ...
The Bundesliga league leaders were up against 5th place Freiburg on the 28th Match Day of the season in the new Euro-Park Stadion. It was an important fixture for Bayern as their rivals, Borussia Dortmund, who were in 2nd place in the league had a difficult match against RB Leipzig. A win for Bayern and ...
As a result of extensive research and advancements in technology, trends are constantly evolving. This doesn’t necessarily relate only to the technological world, as recent years have provided new perspectives which directly correlate to our very diets. Veganism, the all-plant based diet which was often considered bizarre or outlandish, is now the cultural zeitgeist and many ...
The international break gave many players the chance to rest and recover before kicking back into top gear for the end of the season. Many players jetted off to various international destinations, which often leads to a meetup with a fellow footballer. The latest linkup to add to the list involves Bayern Munich forward Serge ...
Bayern Munich have often been criticized for buying talented players from the rest of the clubs in the German Bundesliga to strengthen their position as the dominant force in the league. Since Borussia Dortmund won the title in the 2011/12 season, Bayern have won the Bundesliga 9 times in a row with no other club ...
Saturday’s Bundesliga fixtures saw defending champions Bayern Munich extend their lead at the top of the table to 7 points following a win at home against Union Berlin. With just one win in their last 7 matches, the capital side were expected to be up against it travelling to the Allianz Arena for this Matchday ...
Thomas Muller has his unique way of replying to questions posed to him. His savage and comical replies make him one of the most charismatic personalities in the game. In the recent interview with ‘Sport Bild’, Muller took a dig at the Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been linked with many ...
We all have that one friend of ours who clearly loves his job more than he loves himself. For the Bayern Munich team, that man is their boss Julian Nagelsmann. The former RB Leipzig manager has been so focused on his current job that he even shouts his players’ names when he’s sleeping. It might ...
In the latest round of World Cup qualifiers, the CONCACAF region saw an exciting top of the table clash between the USA and Canada. So far, the qualifiers have gone smoothly for the Canadians and before the game they found themselves sitting at the top, and a win would cement that further. In the end, ...
Germany international and Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry is certainly a top player. His look is an unmistakable one as well, the 26-year-old pulls off braids effortlessly these days and of course, dons an undershirt. Fans have recently spotted a rather peculiar fashion choice, as the German now takes to the pitch after painting one ...
Continuing the recent tradition of Bayern players being physically transformed in just a few months, photos have emerged of young Serbian winger Nemanja Motika looking extremely muscular and well-built in the frame. The quick, pacy winger who was born in Berlin to Serbian parents, joined Bayern München’s academy back in 2017 and made his debut ...
It’s been a season full of personal achievements for Barcelona star Alexia Putellas. Not only did the 27-year-old Spanish international win the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award and the women’s Ballon d’Or last month, but she was also conferred with Sant Jordi Cross by the Catalonia government. And now, to top off an ...
Xavi’s managerial take over at Camp Nou hasn’t gone exactly as planned, as far as fans of Blaugrana are concerned. Having played five games under the legendary midfielder so far, and winning only two of those, Barcelona has reached a new low. Their latest Champions League defeat to German giants Bayern Munich was perhaps the ...
Barcelona’s misery continues as the European super club was condemned to the Europa League for the first time in 20 years. Their fate was confirmed via a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich. The bridge in quality between the two sides was evident from kickoff. An image that emerged following the conclusion of ...
Saturday night German Clásico between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park was one riveting encounter. In a match that went back and forth, the away side took a decisive 2-1 lead going into the break, with talisman Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman scoring for the Bavarians. However, Dortmund’s Erling Haaland scored a brilliant ...
