RSSPortugal v Bosnia European World Cup Play-offs Match Preview
It took a bit of miracle for Portugal to make it to this stage and ultimately stand the chance of reaching the finals of the World Cup in South Africa next summer.
The battle for the second spot went all the way down to the final moments in Group A.
On match-day 9, Sweden’s loss to Denmark suddenly put the 2004 European championship finalists in a better position to qualify at the expense of the Swedes. It meant that two victories out of two games would lift Portugal onto second in the six-team table and therefore put them in the play-offs.
Indeed, the Portuguese took all of their chances with a 3-0 win against Hungary and a 4-0 triumph over Malta on home soil.
Read full article »Real Madrid v Alcorcon Spanish Copa del Rey Match Preview
The clash may look like a David and Goliath affair in favor of Los Blancos.
But the truth reveals that Real Madrid will have to overcome a mammoth battle during ninety minutes of football as the Spanish giants need to overturn a 4-0 deficit suffered in the first leg away to Alcorcon.
Match analysis and explanationsIt’s hard to believe that even a 5-1 victory at home to Alcorcon will oust Real Madrid from the Spanish Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening.
Yet, this is the reality and only a ‘miracle’ will power Los Blancos through to the next stage of the tournament.
On paper, Real Madrid certainly have what it takes to sink Alcorcon by a great margin and ultimately make into the fourth round of the tournament that was won by FC Barcelona last season.
Read full article »FC Barcelona vs Mallorca – La Liga Match Preview
The league leaders’ crushing 6-1 victory against Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou made many fans believe that the Catalans were back on track for good, as they had previously failed to get a win in two consecutive games.
Well, after such a brilliant result, it didn’t really look like things were at their very best for the Blaugrana, following a disappointing draw to Osasuna trough a late Gerard Pique own goal.
Barcelona still have more time ahead of them to strengthen their foundation, but it is clear that this weekend’s game at home to Real Mallorca will be a glorious chance for them to prove themselves again in front of their own fans.
Read full article »Chelsea v Manchester United English Premier League Match Preview
Now their attention will switch to the fight at the top of the English Premier League as they’ll clash against each other on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues are swinging at the top of the Premiership table with 27 points and two above rivals Manchester United.
Their record at home has been the best in the competition so far:
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Spanish Primera La Liga Match Preview
LSTV’s writer, Angela Asante, takes her time to preview this big clash by providing necessary facts and analyzing a few points…
Atletico Madrid are third from bottom above Malaga and Xerez and they are on 7 points.
They are unbeaten at home, but they’ve also won only once this season. That was against Real Zaragoza back in October at the Vicente Calderon stadium.
Read full article »Rubin Kazan vs FC Barcelona – UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Barca brilliantly bounced back from a weak form that saw them go two games without a win in the league and the Champions League, but another challenge is still awaiting them away from home.
The First Leg
One could expect this game to be dominated by the Catalans, bearing in mind that Barcelona have successfully regained their shape; yet, it is the first leg’s story which seems to make the excitement ahead of this game huge.
Barcelona were stunned by 2 goals to 1 in their own stadium several days ago by the Russian side Rubin Kazan, and unquestionably, it was a match the home side could clearly have turned into their favor. Nevertheless, mistakes in the defense, as well as lack of precision in front of goal cost them an upset, as they went on to miss another 3 precious points, which could have extended their lead at the top of table with 7 good points.
Read full article »Dynamo Kyiv v Inter Milan UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Yes, it is Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan who find themselves in such an awkward position.
An early goal from Mikhalik stunned the entire home crowd at the Giuseppe Meazza whereas an own goal from Lucio inflicted more anger than sorrow in the fans’ hearts on the night when Inter Milan could not find their way out against Dynamo Kyiv.
However, Dejan Stankovic felt relief over disappointment concerning his side’s ability to avoid defeat.
He explained:
“It was important not to get beaten because if we had done so, we’d be out of the contest.
Read full article »Olympique Lyonnais v Liverpool UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Liverpool red scare
Who would have imagined Liverpool struggling in Group E with only three points after three match-days?
Today, this is the reality as the Reds from the Merseyside have suffered defeats away to Fiorentina and at home to former French league champions Lyon.
Statistics are alarming from a Liverpool point of view; the five-time UEFA Champions League winners have conceded twice as much as they’ve scored compared to Lyon’s seven goals that give them a plus-six goal difference at the top of the table.
Read full article »Manchester United v CSKA Moscow UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Manchester United table statistics and analysis
A point will be enough for the 2008 UEFA Champions League winners to qualify into the last sixteen of this season’s European tournament.
Manchester United are one of the few teams in the competition to possess a perfect record so far. The Red Devils have picked up three victories out of three games and all of those have proven to be real battles.
In the opening game against Besiktas, a lone goal from veteran midfielder Paul Scholes was enough... Read full article »
AC Milan v Real Madrid UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Both teams are on a tough run in their respective domestic leagues. In the first leg though, it was the Italians who came out victorious of this titanic encounter that was played at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Champions League is getting more exciting than ever as the campaign goes on. In Group C, things look tighter than they were before match-day 3.
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