Real Madrid really need a win against Valencia because Barcelona beat Betis yesterday and are 3 points further away from Real. But I think Valencia, who are at the bottom of the standings, will not be a difficult task for Real Madrid and they can get closer to Barcelona. Valencia are playing very poorly and losing even to weaker teams. Real Madrid are no match for them.
Barcelona will likely win this season La Liga, Real Madrid is not even in the second position but in the fourth with Barcelona away with 5 points, that is not that far though. It should not be hard for Real Madrid to win Valencia, it is a home match for Real Madrid and Real Madrid has not lost at home in this season, while Valencia won only ones out of the eighth away matches. Real Madrid is even far better in their h2h. Yes, Real Madrid should not lose points in their matches again, because if that happens again then Barcelona will be further away from them. Now the point difference between them is 8 points because Barcelona managed to win this week's game. Valencia is not an opponent that can be considered difficult if Real Madrid can play well, unless they play disappointingly then it will be in line with the results they will receive at the end of the match. |
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But for me personally I'm very curious about who is better, because at this moment I'm not considering their players but about their coaches. Xavi who previously failed also in the European League, but this season with Barcelona having more luxurious players than last season, then whether these factors can provide better results for Xavi.
But for Manchester United I personally am really waiting for how Erik ten Hag can bring Manchester United to go further, because I think Erik ten Hag has many surprises that are difficult to predict.
For this particular match, it is not predictable and cannot be predictable by anyone. We can only speculate about it but can never be so sure of what the outcome will be. These two teams have a lot in stock to show each other when they meet in the Europa league, a great match to anticipate for with both teams having much enthusiasm of winning the match. Both teams have improved more since after the World Cup, a matchup up between them is going to be interesting to watch now, looking forward to this match soon. Yes, I hope these two teams show an all out appearance and put pressure on each other. This match garnered a lot of attention, so they should put on something good to look at. Enthusiasm is increasingly felt because Manchester United and Barcelona will be closer to the match. Whatever the result will be, I hope they can show their best for every eye that watches them compete. |
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A great performance from Union Berlin in the DFB Cup against Wolfsburg. They dominated the game and deserved to win in the end. The defence from Wolfsburg often had problems with their (verbal) coordination. They definitely have to do it better in the game against Bayern Munich next weekend. Otherwise Bayern Munich will win his first game in the Bundesliga this year.
Regarding the Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich match, actually Wolfsburg had a good record before finally Werder Bremen stopped their winning streak and also by Union Berlin in the DFD Cup match. On the other hand, Bayern Munich got 3 draws, there is still a chance for Wolfsburg to continue to give negative results to Bayern Munich. Meanwhile Bayern Munich will be looking to get a win after the league break. |
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Damn, Chelsea finished the transfer window with 570 million euros net spend.
Enzo Fernandez is a good player but 120 million seems way over the line.
8 new players in this transfer window alone - somebody's been playing too much Football Manager.
I wonder where will all these players get playing minutes if Chelsea misses out on European spots.
With this the Chelsea dressing room seems to be experiencing a bit of commotion, of course every player wants to get more playing minutes. Especially with several of his players currently injured and if they all recover, how will they manage these players? will this player who has just recovered from injury be sold to another club in the transfer market next summer? It seems that Chelsea is too greedy in the transfer market this time and doesn't want to know about the fate of its players in the future. I don't think it's too much for Chelsea to do, but it's a shame if these players don't make a difference for them, that's the worry. If that happens then all they do is waste money. Graham Potter seems to want to have a player that is indeed his choice, I hope that what he is doing is positive for Chelsea's game in the future, don't let what they are doing go to waste. |
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like Chelsea and Liverpool they got players in this winter window, of course these two teams will be able to provide quite good developments if the players who are brought in can make a big contribution in the matches they play.
I can't say that Liverpool and Chelsea can make changes with the players they brought in this winter transfer market, because I haven't seen them really change. Maybe they will change or not at all, but with their status as a big team, they should be able to make changes in the remaining matches in the Premier League. |
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From the second position in the standings all the teams play badly and lose points easily, see Inter-Empoli, yesterday Milan-Sassuolo and Juventus-Monza, only Napoli has a great pace! but so far Napoli has played in a championship of its own and it is difficult for them to ruin everything they have done, Inter are chasing them and at -13 points, i.e. 4 wins and 1 draw, Inter should hope for 5 defeats of Napoli in the rest of the championship but must win them all from here and the end. that's very unlikely to happen
yesterday was the day for betting on series a in my opinion, I chose milan, juve, napoli and lazio which would win but only 1 team ended well. today is the last match in Serie A (for January) between udinese vs verona, hopefully udinese wins, I choose Udinese. This week was really not what the team expected, the team that was predicted to win instead worked the other way around. Serie A is becoming difficult to predict now because their performance changes almost every week, except for Napoli. Yes, that team is what can be expected now, so it's no wonder that many consider them closer to the Scudetto title now because their form is the best so far. |
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An equalizer by Reims at the Parc des Princes denies PSG a victory. Despite having all three stars, this PSG team looks like medicare. At the moment, PSG is struggling. When did they last win a big one? Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe played together to secure a draw against Reims. For PSG, Neymar scored, and for Reims, Balogun scored.
Psg got a really surprising result. I honestly thought they would win this game by a big margin. Their draw has been one of the most surprising results in recent weeks. Despite being in a bad position in the league, Reims caused Psg to lose two points. Psg is lucky as it's been an unlucky week for Lens. Their leadership in the league is currently in jeopardy. Now they have to win every game. In fact, they were only able to score 1 goal in this match and even then the goals they created were paid for by Reims in the final minutes before the game ended. I also thought that Paris Saint-Germain would be able to score at least 2 goals in this match. Apart from all that, I am happy with this result, not because I don't like it, but it makes the competition more competitive. |
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I don't know how the AC Milan coach wants to focus on the Champions League title. Is he daydreaming? Almost every team in the Champions League is very strong. Each has strong squads. Milan are also dropping points against weaker teams in Serie A. I don't know how they can win against the giants in the Champions League. I'd say they'll lose badly against Tottenham too. The team conceded 5 goals against Sassuolo. How will they resist Kane and Son's attack?
It could be different later in the Champions League, especially when the opponent is not as strong as you might imagine, the defeat against Sassoulo was quite strange and embarrassing, but every game has a different result, moreover, this is also a different competition from the league, of course the motivation will also be different and Tottenham is almost the same as Milan, inconsistent and sometimes losing to weak teams in the league I agree that in the Champions League match later maybe the result will be different. But most people will make speculations based on their appearance in the domestic league, because there it allows us to see how far they have a promising game scheme. The question is now clear, how will they play in the Champions League with their poor form in Serie A? Realistically it's very strange isn't it. |
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What's interesting about the matches of these two teams is that both of them met in the Europa League after failing in the UCL.
The two teams met too soon, one between Barcelona and Manchester United will go home.That definitely reduces the excitement level in the Europa League. In terms of performance, I think the two teams are in different situations in each league
I never see manchester united played in UCL before it was playing in Europa league. I guess that if you are wrong about this as menchester united was not playing in champion league for this season. that's also the problem that was triggering ronaldo to leave from the united. Barcelona was playing at UCL before but it's not for manchester united. Manchester united has been only qualified to play in the europa league. it's not UCL. The problem that triggered Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United was not because they did not play in the Champions League, but because their problems arose after Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in an interview and said what really happened to Manchester United. Because if you say that Ronaldo's departure is because MU did not play in the Champions League, the team he is currently visiting is far from Europe. |
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Bayern Munich's attack line is now more problematic than the back line that is left by Manuel Neuer. We know that Bayern Munich's goal productivity was good before, even if they still lost 1 or 2 goals, at the end of the game the victory still belongs to them because they were able to score a lot of goals. But now things are changing, if they concede a goal then they will get a draw like in the 3 matches they have played. The Champions League is coming soon, so they have to get their squad straight.
In football there will always come a time when things seem to fall apart, that is why every good club easily bounces back because they made good preparation on how to return to good form whenever this tumultuous time comes, and this can be done by building a good academy team. now in the whole of Europe, very few top clubs can possess their winning status from the beginning of the season till today. Bayern Munich isn't an exemption. It's normal, and I believe Greener days shall come again. That's the point, a team must be able to rise quickly and not take a long time. It's not too late for Bayern Munich to return them to their best game. They are still at the top of the standings, even though they only have 1 point left now. Here the important role of the coach is needed, how they have to rack their brains so that the team is fit again and returns to its proper shape. These 3 draws should be enough for them to see where they have to evaluate their declining team. |
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Osasuna versus Atlético de Madrid has just started. I'm curious about how they will play, taking into account that Atlético lost their last match in la Copa del Rey and Osasuna, instead, won. The latter is at three points of difference from Atlético, so if they win today, they will catch them. I foresee a though game.
I think this match still hasn't shown the dominance of one team. even though Osasuna as the host had more possession of the ball. But overall the two are still playing with a draw. and Osasuna haven't had a good chance. I think this match could have ended in a draw until the end. But I have chosen to bet on Atletico Madrid in this match. The first half is over, and the score is still as strong as 0-0. What you say is true, that in this match it is not clear which team dominates more, in terms of opportunities they also create minimal opportunities that have the potential to become a goal. In this first round both teams are still looking for where the opponent's weaknesses are that they can take advantage of. it seems that in the second half there will be a change in tactics from each coach, because overall the match in the first half seemed like they were still confused. |
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Arsenal out from the FA Cup, but it's nothing to worry about for Arteta, this will reduce the burden on his players in a very busy season. Now the main task for Arsenal will be to play well in the Premier League and increase their lead to 8 points in order to be in a comfortable position. Moreover, they can even try to increase this gap. For Guardiola, the Champions League is now the number one task.
I'm kind of happy Arsenal lost the FA cup tie to Man City. I'm not a Arsenal fan but I'm desperately prating for them to win the EPL this season. The FA cup might have been a distraction and its kind of like a blessing they've been eliminated. So now they can focus on just the league and Europa league, two trophies that Arsenal will give anything to win. They suffered a lot and came really close in the 2015/16 season at a point but they still lost it to Leicester City. Arsenal should put all their focus on the league and Europa. Like a distinct advantage for them when they lost to Manchester City. Even though it is still a defeat that no team wants to achieve, this result can allow Arsenal to focus more on the Premier League. Yes they are not as busy as they were when they were still in the FA Cup. They can expend all their abilities in the Premier League without having to think about matches in other competitions, except for the Europa League. |
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I know that the Messi factor is a big factor in football. Even outside playing good football the endorsement, Jessey sell, endorsement etc that he will bring when he is resigned will be great. Apart from these factors to be considered, if it is only playing football, there are other footballers who can play Messi role and be paid less.
Leo Messi is a GOAT in football with so many youngsters making him their idol in football. He's skilled with so many qualities on the pitch, despite his height, he's the best in his team and also the country. He's well respected in PSG because he have earned his place in the highest ranked of professional levels in football. Although he have big investment outside football, top ambassador deals and making enough money at the end of the day. He's getting old and might not be active as of his tender age. Now he just has to consider retiring or staying in the game. I mean, he has achieved everything in his career, from individual achievements, to club and even country. Talking about whether he GOAT or not the fact is he is one of the best players the world has ever seen. I am one of the happiest people because I experienced watching him play on the pitch. One of the best eras in my opinion in world football. |
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1-1 results with three times in a row Bayern Munich apparently still cannot gets the winning results on 2023 and this result also makes Bayern only have 1 difference points above Union Berlin and i think admitted or not Bayern in the crisis condition now The turbulence in the team started with Manuel neuer's injury, so the truth is not being told. There has been no calm in the team for weeks. Gnabry went on holiday to Paris, but ist wasn't allowed, and because of his Shopping clothes he is now called "Gucci-Gnabry". Manuel Neuer had an extremely injury during his holiday and it was also not allowed to leave. Goalkeeper Toni Topalovic was fired by FC Bayern, he had been training with Manuel Neuer for many years. Bayern Munich's attack line is now more problematic than the back line that is left by Manuel Neuer. We know that Bayern Munich's goal productivity was good before, even if they still lost 1 or 2 goals, at the end of the game the victory still belongs to them because they were able to score a lot of goals. But now things are changing, if they concede a goal then they will get a draw like the 3 matches they have played. The Champions League is coming soon, so they have to get their squad straight. |
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There is a significant improvement in Leverkusen's performance these days. Their form in the Bundesliga has been on the rise for five weeks as they are on a winning streak. Bringing Xabi Alonso has helped them a lot. It looks like their main problem has was the management of the team. After seeing this great form in their domestic league I've started to be expectant in the Europa League as well.
Their matchup is against Monaco as you know. Monaco are a dangerous team of course and they are also doing a decent job recently. I expect this matchup to be very competitive in both legs. It feels like Leverkusen will be one step ahead to advance for now. Because their chance to qualify for any tournament in the Bundesliga is not very high.
I'm almost a team because of their bad start to the season. But it seems that now they have started to find their lost form, yes, they have started to get victory after victory and it was not an easy match. Their 5 consecutive wins in the Bundesliga have made their morale rise again, as well as their ranking in the standings continues to show improvement. Now they are in 8th place with 24 points collected, just like you I started to give hope to them in the Europa League. |
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Let me start by saying that the problem of Chelsea is not only the midfielders and defenders but rather the whole problem of the team lies in the hands of the management of the team, Thomas Tuchel was getting good result with same players before he was sack but ever since the arrival of Potter everything has suddenly come backward in Chelsea yet Potter has not been sacked, I think the players are not happy with the current coach and not playing well is the only way to send a message to the management and until they do the right things, they can't get a positive result even with the big names they are bringing into the team.
I am not so sure that fans understand how common this can be, a great deal of what a coach does has nothing to do with telling their players how to play, as at such a high level there is not much the coach can teach them or tell them which they have not heard already, so most of the work a coach has to do comes down to the personal relationship they can develop with their players, and if it is not good then players can and will boycott them. When Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel, actually in the hands of Thomas Tuchel everything looked fine. Yes, they did get unsatisfactory results, but that was still within reasonable limits when the season had just started. But the management took an ambitious step by immediately sacking him, and now we see the results, they are worse off than the previous coach. I don't know what's wrong with them at the moment, so it's very difficult to show progress. |
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Gabriel Jesus is the key for Arsenal to win the title but he is injured at the moment. Man City have the edge to win the match, if Jesus doesn't start. Arsenal are still the favs to win the premier league at the moment and I think they will end up winning it. They have a history of having huge injury lists, so, that could be the only way they might bottle it, this season.
Gabriel Jesus is indeed an important player for Arsenal, but also his team-mates have helped a lot, which means that all the players in the squad are now making the contribution they should have to Arsenal. We all know that now Arsenal are without Jesus because of injury in several matches, but they are still showing something very good. Gabriel Jesus has only been part of Arsenal's good game this season. |
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Lens is a team that I never expected to see higher than tenth in the League One table, but Lens is doing everything they can to qualify for the Champions League next season, and I am confident that if they have consistency, they can compete with PSG because the points difference is so small.
You are right. Lens was a team for whom being in the top 5 of the points table was a huge achievement for them. And this team is fighting for the title this season. They are consistently performing well and are second in the table. And the important thing is that they are only 3 points behind PSG. Their defenders have been outstanding this season. Lens conceded 13 goals in 19 matches. Due to such performances from the defenders, the Lens team has been able to continue fighting for the title. And even they have only lost once this season, it's just that the draws they got are quite a lot. However, what Lens has shown so far has made the competition in Ligue 1 feel more alive. 3 points is the ideal distance for them to keep their distance and even catch up. But it is indeed very difficult to beat Paris Saint Germain, until now, it is the teams in the top 4 who can beat them. I hope there are other teams ready to surprise. |
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Borussia Dortmund continues to show a positive trend after defeating Mainz in the bundesliga. Playing at home to the opponent did not seem to make Dortmund hesitate and they appeared quite extraordinary. In the first half the hosts took the lead through Lee Jae-sung's goal after a few minutes Dortmund replied through Julian Ryerson's goal. The match was going to end in a draw, but in the 90+ minute Giovanni Reyna scored the winning goal for Dortmund and made this match end with a score of 1-2. With this result, Dortmund are in 5th place in the standings with 31 points. They have the same points as SC Freiburg, who were also held to a draw by Frankfurt in the same match.
I think it's an ordinary win for Borussia Dortmund because Mainz itself is one of the teams that has been underperforming this season. I would say so if they are able to keep winning every game they play. They have just won 2 times from the defeat in the previous week. I don't mean to undervalue this victory, but I want to see them more than what they got in this game. |
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Anthony Gordon and Hakim Ziyech moves could be quite sensible for Newcastle in the middle of the season.
It isn't easy for Newcastle to convince bigger players into the team right now. So it would still be good for them as long as they sign a deal with decent players like these not only for having more alternatives but also strengthening the squad. Newcastle would make use of decent additions to the team as they need to keep their effort level as high as possible to stay in top four. Because Tottenham are in a distance of only three points now and they are looking for an opportunity.
I think for Newcastle United it is not really about top tier quality or signings, but a reliable back up option to improve their squad depth and help their quest to get champions league football this season, A Ziyech signing means Newcastle get theirself a quality winger who can swing in cross perfectly, something only trippier can boast of in Newcastle. While Gordon can develop into a top tier midfielder at the magpies Also we have to remember that Newcastle have turned out to be a team worth considering. They are in the top 4 of the table, so moving some of these quality players makes sense now. There's nothing wrong with Newcastle wanting to strengthen the depth of his team to be even stronger to be able to compete more tightly at the top of the standings. Or even they are trying to aim for a higher position at the end of the season, because if we look at their points they are still very tight right now. |
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