Al-Hilal are big guns of the Saudi League and as such the final being won by them to an extent wasn’t a surprise. Their team have the balance and that’s one major factor needed by teams to be able to win trophies in any competition and Al-Hilal isn't lacking in such.

 ⁠In the match against Al-Nassr, yes they were very well pressured but the way they controlled the game’s tempo and tried to maintain balance was second to none as that was a bit of confidence for them heading to the final. In the final they were in no way disappointing as they were able to get a win with over 4 goals being scored by them and that’s one worthy of commendation. ⁠This is a big one for the coach and the team generally as their good style of play have been able to get one trophy for the team.
 
 Now the team will have to do finishing touches for the league because they’re sitting pretty well on top the league and with few matches to go, Al-Nassr aren’t looking like they can be a threat to this team.⁠For Mitrovic, just confirmed he’ll be out till the end of season which isn’t a good one for the team but as balanced as their team is, I don’t see that being any problem in any way as they’re looking well placed on the league table.

it’s imperative for teams to have a very fit squad especially now that the race to get a league winner is this tough towards the end the season. Teams needs to keep their players up and healthy because at this point all teams wants to make sure their team is getting maximum point in matches rather than struggling with draw or probably losing matches.

 ⁠For a team like Man City who are seriously in a bid for the EPL, you’ll know how important a player like KDB is in te squad especially in their race for the EPL and the UCL also. The match between Luton has been rounded and we saw a class performance from KDB though he wasn’t able to get a goal nor assist in the match.

 ⁠In that match we can see how effective he was in the midfield and attack as he was able to get about 3 shots on target to his name. Now unto the next which is probably the UCL match between major contenders, Real Madrid. In the first leg, KDB was absent and now I think he’ll be able to feature in the return leg.

 ⁠I think KDB will feature which is one big reason why he was rested towards the end of the match against Luton. I think having the players fit is a bog factor to win but another major factor is making use of the right tactics as that is what will help the team win matches.

This season, there's been a switch in the dominance that occurs in the German league, the professor Xabi is one key threat to Munich who's in time past being the head and leaders of the league. Even though last season, there's been a trail behind from Dortmund, comparing all the years, only Leverkusen have been overtime been able to maintain the difference in standings on the contention battle. Tuchel knows that a serious tussle laid ahead and as the season keeps drawing to an end, there's been hope for a greater chance to create growth opportunities too.
 
 I'd have loved to see how the end of the season will look like for the German clubs as it's highly expected that unlike Dortmund, Leverkusen would make the big difference since so far, Munich has failed in making good names for themselves. Munich last weekend and yesterday were not able to restore back their pride and confidence even though their chances for the Bundesliga trophy was off, they just tried to keep up their face and yes they were beaten by Dortmund at the Allianz Arena and Heidenhiem away from home with a reasonable goal margin. A very big loss to Munich as these games result further pushed them below the table thereby increasing the odds to loosing the trophy. Well it will be much of a heavy task on them, they'll only have to absorb the lesson and experiences learn and garnered whilst working towards bouncing back up into the trophy race of the German league again. It ought to be an easy win for Munich but sadly and unfortunately, they did mess up with the game.

 They'll be up against Cologne tonight and maybe they'd try to make a name for themselves being that they've got enough confidence boost from their last UCL encounter against Arsenal. They'll be the host and yes they have higher chance of being victorious considering the fact that their opponent isn't so tough a team. Well it'll only be dangerous to conclude on the game outcome knowing that Munich themselves in the past weeks have failed to give the fans enough confidence in them. We'd just watch how it'll all turn out at the sound of the final whistle of the game.

This season is one season Barcelona fans wants to forget in a hurry as this season have been one of their down seasons coupled with the financial issues of the club.  Club’s finances is always a big worry especially as it’s not going to help the club be able to get the proper signings they need. This is one challenge the club has faced this season and as such have had to manage with the injured players and the available players.

 Managing with both sets of players seems to be real tough and this can be troublesome especially for the coach. And i feel because of the trouble and all Xavi decided to depart the club at the end of the season. The win against Mallorca was a boost for them especially as they head into the UCL game against Napoli. You can see how they’ve managed to fight all hard with their injury crisis.

 Xavi has been a good manager at the Spanish side, even though they've had some shaky situations, they've just found a way to cover up lapses and make necessary coverings to the loopholes. It's very much good that they were able to put in good effort regardless of what they lacked to good team building. Nonetheless, Xavi would have still done better than he's already done.

 Well, his days with the team are technically numbered and he's got some commendations which he definitely deserves. I don't know what to say about his intended replacement but all I'll say is Barcelona as a team has work to be done and I'd love to see the new Barcelona in seasons and games to come.

De Rossi came and has been given time to show himself. They're playing the league games and as well as the European games, their attention is on 2 trophies, European trophy will be difficult for them and I don't think that currently De Rossi would be able to scale through all the clubs that will be presented to him to face in each advancement phase of the tournament.

 Even in the Serie A, it'll be difficult for them to gain the top stand so it's just best that they focus their strength and struggle to maintaining a good result that'll see them scale through to the European cups next season. De Rossi can still make a great team from Roma and their next games encounters are awaited. When they played away to Monza weeks ago, the game outcomes actually went in their favor. They were able to confidently net in 4goals and this gave enough goal margin in the match today. Monza who were the host didn't actually make much effort, adding that they were up against a better side and nothing less or different from the final outcome was expected to happen.

 The odds were in Roma's favour and in their own part, they were able to perform and deliver rightly, adding an extra 3points to their league table points and this as well added to the push and morale ahead of their next European cup game against Brighton too. The games so far has been ending in Roma's favour as weekly they've tried to ensure a clear 3points victory or a draw with a wide goal margin too. This only assures then of a bigger possibility of the UEL clash which seems to be a tough game for Roma.

 They did a good job putting Brighton in that tight corner even though majority of us thought Brighton would stand up to the fight and try to reduce the goal gaps regardless. Roma have been able to gather enough confidence ahead of their domestic league games. Even though the top 2 spot isn't assured to them, they've been able to fight to maintain relevance and as well ensure that they secure an European ticket next season, just their consistency matters at this point. The advancement journey won't be easy, the forthcoming league games too won't be easy. But I believe De Rossi is set to give his best for the team judging from the result of their last two games.

The situation of the matches between the heavyweight is still one very tensed one especially as the first leg between both teams ended in a draw and now they’ll be going over to the Etihad which is a ground we’re aware that City doesn’t joke in that ground. Though Madrid have defeated City in that ground but now you can’t predict easily rather you can just have high hopes on your favorite winning the match.

 When you check between both teams, Madrid seem favorite but they’ll have to press more than they did in the first leg to be able to defeat City at the Etihad. Barcelona have a very easy fixture after being able to defeat PSG in France in the first leg, having to defeat them at the Camp Nou might not he much difficult but they’ve got to try to keep up their performance.

 ⁠It’s the UCL and as such surprises are bound to happen and as such you can’t be rest assured of your first leg result as anything could happen in the second leg and you could be eliminated hence. Man City and Real Madrid still remain a big match of focus and we’ll all get our eyes fixed on this match especially as it happens to be the two major favorites for the league.⁠Yes Real are top of the La Liga table and they have everything it takes to defeat this City side. I’m not going to overhype Pep’s team as I wish Ancelotti will be able to get the perfect tactics to defeat this City side in the second half.

Currently, Leverkusen's consistency has put them in the top contending spots for the Bundesliga title. And it's so certain with just few games games to determine the victor, there's every certainty that there will be change of hands this season. Definitely they've held and will hold onto the pressure for a while and for Leverkusen, they are not resilient in pursuing that major aim. Alonso and his squad aren't giving up and weekly they put up a whole different energy towards that trophy race.

 Comparing Xabi's abiliy based on his performances with his team, it'll be fair to admit his superiority in skillset. Leverkusen when Xabi took over had to start from scratch to build up to where they are now. So far Xabi, he has been a good boss and his methods have worked perfectly for Leverkusen. One would wonder how he managed to put up such feat for the team considering the spot he picked them from. It's one quality that can definitely be found in a good manager.

 Leverkusen have been impressive in all rounds and it's not surprising that they're now better than some already grounded teams. It only means that Xabi has a unique managing quality which can be of essence in bigger teams too. I believe he's still got good plans for the German team, which will still be manifested good. In the Europa League, there's been top contending teams from the start till the current stage of the contest.

 Even though days back, the playoffs stage was concluded and there we saw few teams earn advancement tickets. Well from the beginning of the tournament, we know that it'll only be the tough teams that'd survive. Also predicting the winner this season would be hard as there are a number of tough teams to pick from. The highest we can do is to just analyze these teams based on their overtime performances this season and bringing that in the picture, the highest probable winner would be Leverkusen, then Liverpool and any other team behind. In essence it's safe to say that if the draws are favourable, then Liverpool would battle with Leverkusen in the final game of the tournament.

The match between Athletico and Dortmund was another blockbuster in the 1st leg of the UCL quarter finals as now that match has shown that no team can be underrated under another. Dortmund at first weren’t in the game and that was enough reason for Athletico to be able to take major advantage and they did that just fine.They were able to get 2 early goals and they got those goals in the first half of the game and their scoreline remained so up till the end of the match.

 Borussia Dortmund on the other end seemed to be struggling especially in the first half of the match. Dortmund were able to get a goal for themselves in the final 10 minutes of the game thanks to Haller who was able to do some dirty works and show full traits of a striker. This goal is one big one to keep Dortmund’s hope alive as they head into the return leg of this fixture. Now they’re going to take everything to the 2nd leg and try to survive the 2nd leg and upturn the result.

 This is very possible especially as you see how they played better with addition of Julian Bardt and Haller, with these players they can be able to give Athletico some headache in the 2nd leg. They just have to be very clinical in the 2nd lega and this is something they’ll be able to do especially as they have good attackers. They have to be very careful in their defense against Athletico because they can be so slimy with their counter attacks

I don’t understand how Luton is a tough opponent for City, especially as City are in the chase for the EPL. At this point, you can’t count Luton as a tough opponent for City. City whenever they’re chasing the league they don’t consider any opponent as tough because they have a formidable team. The team’s depth is so strong that it can get and destroy the toughest opponents just like how they did to Madrid in the UCL. Well the season is about to end and the club is still in the chase for the ELL with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool who aren’t looking relentless at all.

 ⁠At this point one will expect City too not to drop point and I understand you already consider Luton as a team trying to survive relegation and wanting to spoil the party for City and be able to at least get a point off City. I dont think that will be the case in this fixture as City looks very fierce and will sure be able to defeat Luton by the weekend.

 The 2nd leg between Madrid and City is still an open game as any team can be able to get the victory and I’m still bery confident on Madrid getting the victory because they’ll be playing with fiercer strength as compared to Man City and I have high hopes of them being able to go through to the Semis.

Yes PSG will be Chelsea’s major rival for the race to sign Osimhen and to be sincere even as a chelsea fan, I don’t see any chance of Osimhen dumping PSG for Chelsea though. This is because psg has the ability to offer a lucrative deal and he’ll also be guaranteed UCL football and they have higher chances of still winning the league next season again.

 ⁠Chelsea on the other end might not be able to offer as much as PSG and also the club is not even sure of playoffs Europa League with the zig zag pattern of wins the clubs is having, I don’t think the chance of them in the Europa League is possible though. No footballer will throwaway UCL football and good pay to play in Chelsea at the moment though.

 Though at PSG, you can be so sure that Victor will surely want to try out other challenges especially in England and as such you begin to speculate if he’ll real chose PSG at this point. Well the decision is up to him and his manager or agent to make because he ought to follow his heart in this case.

 Well if I’m to help him, I’ll go to PSG and rather not sign a heavy contract that will tie me to the club so that in case he wants to leave sooner than expected it can be a reality. Heavy contract duration has been the problem of most footballers currently and I think he can take a cue from this fact and make his decision.

The Ligue one is about to be a wrap and one match of focus is the match between Mets and Lenz and this match holds lots of weight to an extent for the winner of the match. Bot teams arw placed differently on the log but their standings are kind of similar and you can say that Lens to an extent will be the winner of this encounter.

 Metz who’re battling relegation haven’t been able to get a win in the past 5 matches and now they come into this match, to see if they can at least get a win to help them get up a little and revive their hopes. Though for Lens they were a big surprise last season as they were able to feature in the UCL, many thought they’ll bank on that achievement and build a great squad.

 ⁠Well the team declined and now you can see them struggling to maintain Europa League spot or probably push themselves to the UCL, whixh they must ensure they get full 3 points from Metz. This match is all favorably for Lens because they’re the better team and they are without any injury woes.

 I’ll sure pick Lens to win or draw because they’re playoffs away from home and I’m not fully confident on this Lens that haven’t been Able to secure win in most of her matches especially the last 3 matches. Well a double chance Will be a safe bet for Lens rather than taking them to win.

The red card real had an effect on the game somehow because if Ronaldo was still in the game, at least the team would have still been pressing more and harder and  could have even been able to equalize the goal from Al-Hilal. I wonder why persons because they don’t like Ronaldo feel the team wouldn’t have done anything without the card at all.

 ⁠Ronaldo is the league’s highest scorer and as such he has high possibilities of him being able to change the game and get goals for the team in that fixture. The red card to an extent destabilized the team even though they still trued to get a goal after the red card but they could have gotten 2 if he was still on the pitch.

 Al-Nassr will be wailing in their woes as Al-Hilal were one very difficult opponent to conquer to be able to go the finals of he Saudi Super Cup. This loss sAw Al-Hilal head to the finals and I think they were able to defeat Al-Ittihad in the finals and they’re now crowned Champions of the Saudi Super Cup.

 This makes Ronaldo to still remain trophyless in his second stint in the Saudi League and that’s not one record his fans are appreciating and finding cool. This means more work for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr team as they’ve got to be up and doing and need to be able to challenge next season for the league and that can be done with a balanced squad and not this average squad they have at the moment.

The Portuguese league have teams with higher impacts in the league games and European contests too. Benfica, Sporting, Porto are most impactful in this regard. Porto are doing well in the league and also have good performance records in the UCL too even though they weren't able to keep up with their good performance in their last league game which wasn't so acceptable. Same scenerio applies for Benfica and Sporting who's got their own record in the Europran cups too.

 Benfica have been doing well at securing the three points in most of their games with good goal margins. It only shows how set they are for the task put before them. Although a lesser performance isn't expected from them. Sporting are very much impactful in their games and Benfica too, the league seems less competitive as these teams unendingly saves the day for themselves and one would really wish there can be improvement as we'd love to see more clubs rising up to the contest before them and holding onto it fully.
 
 The league seems less competitive though as there are still weeks left and just these 3teams are trying to make good wave in the league. Over the years it's still these three that have been the most talked about because of the feats they've attained. One would be so sure to bet on these teams and their ability to keep progressing in points in their league games.

 Braga although have been a good team though, but they've incurred some losses too and lost but the 3points fairly in their last game. They were a better side and they were also the hosts too. Their game play didn't work well in their favor. Sadly they weren't able to keep a clean sheet and still had to bear 3goal margin from their visitors.

In the first half of the season, Barcelona were able to get a win against Osasuna to earn a ticket to the Spanish Cup finals where they had to face Real Madrid. Their game against Osasuna was a bit tough but in their best way, they were able to secure the win. Madrid themselves were able to deliver a good victory against Atletico Madrid and their subsequent performance in the contest is seemingly promising.

 The two rivals at the finals Real Madrid and Barcelona were tough on each other. Twas an El classico game and so the heat was intense. Even though Barcelona themselves weren't performing near to the rate of Madrid's, they still did their best to keep up in the game. They've only got to work on their confidence and charisma in the game, the UCL tournament is still heated up and they've got to prove their spot there too.

 In the second half of the season, there'd be another heated up el classico faceoff and as all time past encounters have been, the both teams would definitely put their best to the game. Real Madrid this season have been consistent in keeping their victory pace and for Barcelona, they've had flunctuating performances and really it'll be difficult to predict the outcome when they play away to Madrid in the el classico clash. Normally the probability of goals inflow is just in between as truthfully both teams' capacity are brought into light when they're up against themselves. It's a whole different atmosphere when the two teams face off.

 Liverpool on the other hand has experienced a push ahead in their stance since Klopp joined the team. They have been impactful in all areas of contests they find themselves. They've pulled through series of finals and have lifted a number of trophies too. The manager has been a positive addition to them and it's understandable if the club can't let go of him yet. This season, he's aimed for a number of trophies too, first when they took on Chelsea in the EFL finals, definitely the boss was charged to win again.

 The European contests too is there. He's been able to put the team in the spotlight which they need to excel. The players he's worked with are definitely improving in their abilities too. Just like Pep in City, Klopp is been a savior to Liverpool and they'd definitely have to get to some greater heights before he exits the team soon. His exit from the team would definitely have some impacts in the team's performance ahead either positively or negatively. It's only best to avoid the negative effects.

 He's been able to set up the right team with every needed criteria in place. But still, it's not a determinant that any bad change can't happen in a twinkle of an eye. The Liverpool squad just have to work together to stay in shape and hopefully the replacement won't be a mistake to the team. The team still proves to be competitive in their ability next season. We'd just watch how it'll be manned up and see the results they do their best to achieve. There are still world class players in the team and so they have no standing reason to flop no matter the condition they'll find themselves.

 Well Xabi was once a prospect but staying at Leverkusen would favor him more and so at the moment, we hope to see the club finalize their deal with Amorim and also see the Portuguese team boss join the English side next season. Yes he's had in between performances but still I believe he can make a reasonable effect on Liverpool's team too. The squad are in good shape and he's got to be extra cautious in handling to prevent breakage.

Regardless of the loopholes Osimhen faced for a few weeks with Napoli, he still found so much belief in them and he'sore or less the fans' favorite too. So the news of his contract extension was definitely soothing to the team and fans too. Now it's certain that they'd keep seeing and benefiting from his unique style of football. He's being a key man at the Italian side and it was although very much unlikely for them to let him slip off their arm. He's just got more impacts to make. Napoli themselves have seen the quality of player he is and they really don't want to let him go. It's his decision no doubt, but maybe he's just got to get experiences in a different club environment. Even though, he still has an achievement to deliver onto the team too.

 Since Osimhen joined Napoli, he's been their key player and he's been doing his striking job perfectly without errors, even in times of emotional derailment from fans and the coach, he's still being able to keep his mind focused. He's in no wise the best thing that's happened to Napoli. He's the best addition to the team. Although Chelsea are having eyes on him but it's likely that Napoli won't let him slip without a very good replacement for him. His exit will place a threat to the teams performance subsequently and they may likely go back drastically.

 For Chelsea, he may not be able to cope immediately, he'd need time to blend and it's likely that the Chelsea pattern may not fit him. No doubt he's got the decision to make but he's got to weigh the options too considering that Chelsea can as well give him a whole new experience to football even though they're declining currently in their performance.

This season, there's been a switch in the dominance that occurs in the German league, the professor Xabi is one key threat to Munich who's in time past being the head and leaders of the league. Even though last season, there's been a trail behind from Dortmund, comparing all the years, only Leverkusen have been overtime been able to maintain the difference in standings on the contention battle. Tuchel knows that a serious tussle laid ahead and as the season keeps drawing to an end, there's been hope for a greater chance to create growth opportunities too.

 I'd have loved to see how the end of the season will look like for the German clubs as it's highly expected that unlike Dortmund, Leverkusen would make the big difference since so far, Munich has failed in making good names for themselves. Munich last weekend and yesterday were not able to restore back their pride and confidence even though their chances for the Bundesliga trophy was off, they just tried to keep up their face and yes they were beaten by Dortmund at the Allianz Arena and Heidenhiem away from home with a reasonable goal margin. A very big loss to Munich as these games result further pushed them below the table thereby increasing the odds to loosing the trophy. Well it will be much of a heavy task on them, they'll only have to absorb the lesson and experiences learn and garnered whilst working towards bouncing back up into the trophy race of the German league again. It ought to be an easy win for Munich but sadly and unfortunately, they did mess up with the game.

 The Bundesliga trophy tussle as of now is majorly between Leverkusen and Munich and beyond every doubt, it all seems like it'll rest in Leverkusen's cubicle. They've being consistent this season, and all games played in all competitions, they've incurred just 5 draws. This is one record that Munich has failed to achieve this season as there's been couple of game week loopholes and losses and this has cost them their attaining the toppest spot on the league table. The remaining games in the league are very much rosy for Leverkusen considering the first leg performances and results and also judging based on their approach to games.

This match also ended in a draw but wasn’t short of controversies from both ends and it wasn’t also short of actions too. Yes, Arsenal really played beyond our expectations as they were able to not just control the game but also press this Bayern side till they werw able to get the equalizer and didn’t stop after the equalizer.

 In all Arsenal didn’t have a bad game against Bayern just that Bayern whom we thought Arsenal should dismantle at home became so great with their counter attacks and it was pretty hard for Arsenal to catch up. Well the match will have a return leg and we’ll love to see what happens but I don’t seem to think Arsenal will be able to outplay Bayern in Germany.

 ⁠Bayern are good in the UCL and know how to play this competition and as such you can already imagine what they’ll be up to at the Allianz Arena in about 2 weeks. Arsenal will need very serious preparation if they want to be able to get anything off this Bayern team because this team have the experience of the Ucl and I guess we’ll see a lot of their experiences in the return leg.

 Arsenal team too shouldn’t be underrated though because the team has shown massive improvement and you can see it from the way they were able to take this match. Well they’re still gonna keep gunning for the two trophies but I think they have more advantage in the EPL than the UCL because I don’t see them being able to stop either Real Madrid or City in the Semis.

The draw against Liverpool by Man United was really one result that the Man United fans got and took as a relief from the run of poor game they’ve been having. Yes they expected to lose the match but they were happy to at least get a point and that was a big one for even the job of ETH.

 Now I think dissecting the match, you’ll be able to identify some key problems that went wrong in that match and one was the substitution of Eth not being able to be clinical and help the game. As you can see how the club has thrown away a lead in 2 matches in less than one week which is something to really be worried and wary of.

 ⁠The club will probably be ending the season trophyless though there’s still high hopes on them winning the FA Cup but the fans would want the team gunning for the league instead. It’s over for that this season and they can’t just wait for the start of the mew season so that they can have a fresh start and probably fresh addition to the squad.

 ⁠Yes the squad needs fresh additions that will be able to help out as you can see the team is suffering from injury crisis of it’s crucial defenders though we know injury is a very big part of football. I also think for the remaining matches this season ETH should try and be careful with his substitution especially as he’s in a bid to secure UCL spot as he should try not to lose points anymore and give away his lead cheaply.

Lyon started the season on a very poor note but were able to pick up form and get themselves to the the top half of the table and sincerely the efforts of the board and players aren’t going unnoticed in this rise. Now they’re struggling to get into a spot for European competition next season but that will seem pretty difficult.

 This is because the opponents they’ll be facing are real top teams who are also in a run for UCL football and with these teams what Lyon can try to get is at least a draw as the hope on getting full 3 points will really be a tough one. For such reasons i agree with you that they might not be able to go past 8th position.

 ⁠On the other hand, determination and mentality is one big factor that will help this Lyon team succeed as the team needs to be fully determined and they can try to get at least a win in these 4 encounters. In the match against Psg, they can spoil the celebrations by defeating PSG and either Brest and that will see Lyon being placed in good position on the standings.

 ⁠Lyon will be using it’s home advantage against Brest as that seems to be what could work for Lyon in this their match. A full dedication will help this Lyon team be able to overcome their obstacle and I think that is what could play out nevertheless the team must still be commended for how hard they’ve been able to fight to get to this spot on the log.