Benzema is such a prolific striker that always score almost every goal scoring chances when feed with clear cutting passes, no wonder most of Vinicius Jr assist were well converted to goals by Benzema including yesterday's match against Almeria, he had continue to set new records most recent the fourth highest goal scorer in Laliga of course he will score many goals, Man City defenders should be very cautious of Benzema in their UCL semifinals else he will score goals against them because he look dangerous in front of goal though age is no longer on his side aside that his goal scoring sense is topnotched.
Benzema has rediscovered his magic touch after scoring back-to-back hat-tricks in April. Now he is back in the competition for the top scorer with Lewandowski. The sharp return of the French striker will certainly help Madrid in the hunt for the Copa del Rey and Champions League titles. Ancelotti is of course very happy to see that the condition of his sticker has returned to its best form. If he can always maintain his condition like that, it will be an important asset when he will face Manchester City. And of course it is very interesting to see the two world strikers chasing each other's goals in this prestige-laden match. Karim Benzema is one of the strikers of the Real Madrid team. This player really has to be praised, Karim Benzema is one of the main contributors behind Real Madrid's big achievements. I really don't know how long Karim Benzema will stay in the Real Madrid team. After all, I don't think any other striker can support the Real Madrid team as perfectly as Benzema. Even though he wasn't as productive as last season, Benzema is still able to show his sharpness with his age. I was really amazed to see his performance after being able to create hatricks in a row. In my opinion, for next season, Benzema will still be Madrid's mainstay unless Florentino Perez has found a suitable replacement for him. But what is clear is that before he retires he will continue to make a big contribution to the Whites. |
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I am not saying that Roma played badly in this match. But I expected better performance from them. Because this is Roma's home match. Also, it was a very important match for them. Roma team would be able to go to the fourth place in the table if they win this match. Now the fourth place in the table is AC Milan and the fifth place is Roma team.
However, if the Inter Milan team can win their next match against Lazio, then the Inter Milan team will probably be able to move to fourth place in the table. But winning against Lazio will not be an easy task for Inter Milan. Lazio is a strong team this season. And now the team is second in the points table. Lazio has been consistently performing well in every match.
Roma have struggled but they have had no luck. I don't know what the Roma players were thinking when they were already ahead and with so little time left. I thought it was something ridiculous but Milan's goal came back purely because of the host's negligence. The result of the match is of course not a good result for both teams. Because with the addition of one point, the competition for fourth place is even more fierce, Inter and Atalanta are starting to get closer and it is possible that the position in the standings will change drastically in the next few weeks. |
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Newcastle united are chasing Champions league tickets for next season which is their main target this season.
Indeed, Newcastle has done very good performance during this season. Although their performance was decreased in the middle of this season, in fact,they are able tonprove their best and keep struggling u til being in the third place again. They must be one of the clubs for next UCL, they also still fight with the condition which may not be easy, once they fell down, they may be replaced by Man United. That is why they must win every match to compromize and get their place. I had thought that Newcastle was starting to run out of energy towards the end of the season but in fact they were able to get back to winning ways. Newcastle's ambition in the hands of the new owner was not just a dream, thanks to management's ingenuity in managing the team, making The Toon Army unexpectedly able to compete at the top. Newcastle coach, Eddy Howe, deserves appreciation for his brilliant results, with mediocre players but he was able to manage the team very well. If they qualify for the Champions League next season, then Newcastle's ambitious project will start running and in the next few seasons Newcastle will become the next European giant. Yes, Newcastle United's performance has been extraordinary this season, The Magpies are currently in the top 3 of the Premier League standings. For his hard work, Eddie Howe's troops have the opportunity to end their 20-year fast in European competition. Apart from that, Newcastle United's statistics are also very extraordinary, they managed to score 10 goals in the last two matches. Later this evening Newcastle will continue their mission against Southampton. I'm sure The Magpies will again appear crazy in front of their own public and if the target of three points is achieved then their position in the top four zone will be even more secure. |
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The match between the two teams will be extremely difficult, and I can't even predict the result because both teams are performing well in the Champion League. Real Madrid may perform poorly in the domestic league, but we don't know what they can do in the Champion League because they typically play a surprise games. If you look at the games from the previous season, Manchester City were also strong, and Real Madrid defeated them, so I think we shouldn't predict the result. Real Madrid seems to be fortunate each time they play against Manchester City. In terms of quality and consistency City is better than Real Madrid and the former has more quality players than the latter this season. But I think the winner of the match will be largely dependent on the technical acumen of both coaches because the two clubs are sound. It is also important that both teams ensure that their key players are fit for the game. If Benzema or Vini Jr. misses the game, it will have dire consequences on Real Madrid. This will be the case if City fails to field players like Haaland or De Bryune. The majority of people think that Real Madrid can be defeated by Manchester City in the semifinal, but we should all keep in mind that there are two legs to every match, and I think Real Madrid teams give it their all in the champions league.
For me, Manchester City will qualify for the finals because of their performance in both the EPL and other competitions. The seem more stable and consistent than Real Madrid this season. I am predicting that the goal main will be high. I admit Real Madrid is the King of Europe, they are the team with the most Champions League trophy collections. But this season Real Madrid's appearance has begun to experience a decline in performance. Against Manchester City, of course, you have to be prepared with a high performance. This season, The Citizens have a fairly complete squad, all lines look pretty good. I am also very confident that the British representative will be able to win the Champions League this season. |
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Todd Boehly and Chelsea are busy test running failed managers, complete bullshit, they'll lament and suffer for another season. The Premier League experience he had is bullshit, and how many trophies did he get to win?
He's no top manager, Chelsea should rather stick with Graham Potter than Pochetino.. The job was too big for GP ( Graham Potter ) but then Pochetino is of no good use. Chelsea would be like Manchester United after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson if they fail to land the right manager for the job.
We're all giving our thoughts on this though, I keep on pondering who the hell is Todd Boehlys personal adviser, he's got no brains really.
Yes Chelsea are going through a bad period under the new owners. Management governance is so chaotic that it makes it even more difficult for teams to compete. The appointment of Potter was a disastrous start for the London club. Then the panic grew when they sacked Potter and replaced him with Lampard. And now they are again looking for another alternative by hunting Pochettino as the new manager. I think it's too late, it's useless for the new owner to have substantial funds but not accompanied by good governance. I predict that next season Chelsea will again experience difficulties if Boehly and his directors again intervene too much in conditions on the field. Even the Blues will experience worse things if they are proven to have violated financial fair play. |
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Inter are the favorites in today's second leg semi-final match in the Coppa Italia against Juventus, but in my opinion there is no strong guarantee that Inter can beat Juventus. Yes indeed, Inter will play at home but in reality, Inter also still have difficult opponents in Serie A because Inter will play against Lazio.
Because in this second leg if Inter want to qualify for the Coppa Italia final, then of course Inter are required to win which seems like it is still a difficult task. But yes, even though I don't think it's easy for Inter to win, but I also don't fully say that Juventus will win. Because after all, Inter and Juventus are rivals, of course the two of them will make great efforts to be able to win in this match.
Yes Inter had a different performance when playing in the Coppa. Simone Inzaghi's squad has always been able to put up a strong showing in that competition. Even though they are superior, Inter must stay focused because Juventus is also a strong team ready to make a surprise at the Giuseppe Meazza. Juventus, who have not good capital when looking at this match, of course they have evaluated their squad. Juve coach, Allegri is very ambitious to present the Old Lady with the Copa Italia trophy because they have failed to compete in Serie A this season. |
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Arsenal need a win in this match, otherwise they will provide an opportunity for Man City to win the Premier League trophy this season, even though it is difficult to face Man City who is in impressive form. Arteta must try to maximize the strengths in midfield and the defenders must be more solid in guarding the defense, an important task for the players to do is to keep De Brune and Bernardo Silva from holding too much of the ball. If these two players don't develop then Man City's attack won't be too dangerous.
It's a must win game for Arsenal here otherwise winning title is really out of hands. I am sure Arteta has given them a strong team talk before the game and how much importance this fixture holds. Winning this might not set things clear for us but it will give the margin back we need on the table. I am glad Xhaka is back in the lineup to help the team today. I am actually excited to see what kind of approach we take against City today given how crucial this fixture is. Tonight's game is the decider. Arsenal will certainly undergo a tough mission when they visit the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City, which acts as the host, certainly doesn't want to lose the momentum to beat their guest. Manchester City has everything to bury the Gunners' dreams tonight. If Pep Guardiola is able to win the three points then Arsenal will have to wave the white flag to give up the title race. |
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Madrid have lost two of their last five matches. If Barcelona win their next match, they will move 14 points clear of Real Madrid. And closing this point gap is impossible for Real Madrid. Ancelotti has no interest in this season's La Liga title. He realizes he cannot break Barcelona's dominance in La Liga this season. And so Real Madrid aims to perform well in Copa del Rey and Champions League. Let's see if the team can win the Copa del Rey and Champions League titles.
Yes, Real Madrid is not thinking about the chance to win La Liga anymore. Their inconsistency a few weeks ago made them farther and farther away from Barcelona. But in my opinion, even though he is no longer focused on La Liga, Ancelotti should also not let Madrid finish in third place. As much as possible, for the sake of maintaining the dignity of the club, Los Blancos must finish as runners-up. Now el real is only focused on the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. The remaining two competitions must be won by Madrid or at least they must win the Copa del Rey title. |
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Barcelona really needed this win after those poor performances in some of the previous games. After winning the title I want to see the same ambition from them for the Champions League title as well.
Barcelona currently cannot advance a lot in Champions League. I am pretty sure if they face Real Madrid in UCL right now they will lose. With this win they got a lot closer to be declared champions. They have to win 4 from the 8 matches left which isn't hard at all. Barcelona have a lot of work to do to consolidate the team. They have the best defence line in terms of goals received, they have a nice scoring ability but it still needs to be improved starting from the midfield to the opponent goalie. Otherwise, Sevilla are working hard to survive from relegation, they are 8 points away from it and they are now in the 12th position, pretty nice there! At the moment Barcelona is only concentrating on La Liga, the additional three points over Atletico Madrid have further strengthened them to immediately celebrate the championship party this season. Since Xavi's arrival, el barca has returned to being a team that has high competitiveness even though they have lost momentum in the Champions League and Copa del Rey but in my opinion this is normal because it can be said that the condition of the Blaugrana is currently in a transition period. I've had great praise for Barcelona this season and they've managed to be the team that made La Liga competitive again. |
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Napoli won and Juventus has been robbed again with a valid goal removed by VAR.
UEFA/FICG mafia is going on.
Juventus should be thankful for getting back their precious 15 points  (obviously it shouldn't be removed in the first place well) That's their third defeat in a row. I thought getting back their points will boost them not the opposite. Napoli have to get 4 more points regardless of the others results to be declared champion, that could happen any moment especially if Lazio lose another game and Napoli won it, which could happen as early as this month.
In today's matches, Fiorentina took a surprise defeat by Monza, the worst part they were leading with 2 goals then Monza scored 3 Yes, that's something that Juventus are very grateful for and of course they shouldn't waste this golden opportunity. Upon returning their points, they immediately rose to the top position of the standings. And now at least the Bianconeri are in the Champions League zone, because if you look at the Serie-A table, several teams are competing for a place in the top four. However, this week the old lady again lost important points from Napoli, this is of course very dangerous for her position in the top four because it is likely that AS Roma will be equal again. |
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Just how can you concede 5 goals in the first 20 minutes? This was a really surprising game indeed as I didn't think Tottenham would play this much badly.
I knew that they were in a bad form for a long time but I still thought that they would be able to compete with Newcastle at least. But there was no decent effort on the field. Tottenham are a really hard-to-understand team these days. Kane still continues to fascinate people but the team effort is just so bad. While this problem isn't fixed for years I think it is the best for Kane to leave as soon as possible for the sake of the rest of his career.
Tottenham's condition this season is difficult to predict, in fact almost every season they show a similar situation. A big 6-1 defeat at Newcastle was certainly very embarrassing. Apart from that, due to the negative results, they are also in danger of failing to compete in the race for the top four positions and even being threatened with failing to play in European competitions next season. Tottenham doesn't seem to have a clear direction of play and targets, so it's only natural that Spurs always fail to compete in the premier league instead of getting champions. So thus I see that every experienced coach is always not suitable for internal conditions in Tottenham. |
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I'm waiting for the Man City vs Arsenal game. Man City seem ready to deliver a championship coup. Currently Man City have two fewer games with a difference of 5 points. Enough to smooth out the plan. They will meet in week thirty-three. If they want to be easier, Man City must win. They have to keep winning to get the penalty points in every game. Or maybe Arsenal are tired, three games without a win. Yes bad, they are getting closer to Man City. Arteta should be wary they must also always win if they want to win the EPL this season.
I see the chance for Manchester City to win is quite big. There are many factors that will determine this, one of which is City playing in front of their own tifosi, apart from that the mentality of the City players is also more mature. Pep Guardiola also wants to present three important points to give joy to his fans while looking at the opportunity to immediately overtake Arsenal's position at the top of the standings. Arsenal have dropped a lot of points when they shouldn't have dropped points against the underdogs. But the mentality of Arsenal's players is very weak, they seem to feel burdened when the match is only a few weeks away. I think Arsenal's hopes of becoming champions are very slim. |
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Liverpool is currently suffering from the same problem as the current Bayern Munich team. They have serious challenges in goal scoring. They have 60% best of their football in the midfield while their attack keeps diminishing on every trial. I am beginning to sense failure cuz this is what I usually see whenever Liverpool is about to draw or lose a match. They did so against Everton and leads. I think Luiz Diaz and Darwin Nunez would add more strength to their attacking line than Jotta and Gakpo, and this is the change I am expecting from Clopp in the second half
I saw an unstable performance from Liverpool during this season, they won a game with too many goals in the premier league against Manchester United but in another game, they lost against Manchester City and due to this unstable performance, they are in 8th place in the table while this game against WestHam can be a good chance for them. Liverpool's performance has been inconsistent this season. They seem to have difficulty creating synergy among them, therefore they don't have a stable rhythm of play. The most obvious faltering is their line of defense, even if they concede first, the shakiness eventually spreads throughout the line, and this made them become desperate in their pursuit of victory. I think Liverpool seems to have lost their winning mentality and it is the task for Klopp to provide a solution. Yes, this season Liverpool has experienced a very extraordinary mental degradation. Various problems arise that make their appearance often chaotic. But tonight's victory is certainly a great achievement. The additional three points can be the capital to be able to compete for a position in the Europa League. Klopp certainly still set a realistic target. There are only seven weeks left in the match, the Reds certainly cannot lose their momentum again. |
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Arsenal will be playing against Southampton tonight, Southampton are currently in 20th position in the premier league, they have lost four and drew one of their last five games, Southampton have been really poor this season, and the way things are at the moment they are going to be relegated. Arsenal has really had some couples of bad games recently, they have won two, draw two and lost one of their last five games, which has now put them in the wage of loosing the number one spot to Manchester City, if they fail to win the game against Southampton tonight, that means they has lost the title to Manchester City. Arsenal can not afford to drop another point at the moment, so is a most win game for them if they till want to keep their hope of winning the EPL title at the end of the season.
Arsenal must win over Southampton to maintain the chances of winning the Premier League. I'm pretty sure the Gunners won't waste another opportunity to drop points. The victory over Southampton is of course very important for Arsenal ahead of facing Manchester City next week. The appearance of Arteta's troops in the last few matches has been very disappointing, his young players seem to have run out of gas before touching the finish line. That must be Arteta's main focus, he must not let the mentality of his players sink and let go of the title that is in sight. I hope Arsenal continues to race even though Manchester City is currently very strong. |
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So I believe Roma will be able to hold onto the fourth position that they have achieved this season. But at the same time, Roma will also have to worry about other competitions. And in the league, there are still eight matches left. So anything and still happen but I sure do hope for the best for Roma. They have certainly improved. The reward is going to be them finishing in the top four.
The competition for fourth place is getting more exciting for the three teams. Roma, Milan and Inter will fight each other to qualify for the Champions League next season. Interesting things will certainly happen for the three teams. Because they are currently focused on the Champions League and Europa League, the concentration of the three will definitely be divided. But Rome is slightly better because it is three points ahead of Milan and five points from Inter. Interestingly these three teams will also meet each other in the near future. To be sure they still both have the same opportunity. |
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Nagelsmann withdrawn himself. Julian Nagelsmann has made a wise decision in leaving the race for the Chelsea job. With their ongoing struggles on both the field and the transfer market, it's understandable that top coaches might not be eager to take on such a challenging position. Now, Chelsea are considering Pochettino as a potential candidate for the job. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1649422319712911360?cxt=HHwWgIC2sYu39uMtAAAAInitially, I believed that Nagelsmann would be a perfect fit to be Chelsea's coach. because most of Chelsea's players are occupied by young players, but it seems he is reluctant to occupy the coaching hot seat that Potter left at this time. I am very sure, Nagelsmann has thought about it with a lot of consideration and in the end Nagelsmann withdrew. By the way, there are rumors that PSG are interested in the German tactician. that way, PSG have the opportunity to approach Nagelsmann as a replacement for Galtier next summer. Speaking of Chelsea, perhaps only Pochettino did not ask for the terms that Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique did. so, options Chelsea see him as a potential candidate. IMO, I believe Chelsea will be much better off under Luis Enrique. however, as reported by several sports media. Enrique has several requirements that Chelsea must meet if you want to use his services. well, let's just wait for further news. Chelsea's current situation is increasingly chaotic coupled with the failure to play in the European caste next season, making several coaches reluctant to join. I think it's very natural that Nagelsmann is not interested in the Chelsea project, because it could have a bad effect on his career. Instead of thinking about the coach first, it's better for Todd Boehly to immediately fix the management side. I believe the main problem for the Blues lies in the composition of the management who are inexperienced in managing the team. If that becomes the main focus to fix then other things will be easier to rearrange. |
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PSG has built a reputation of sacking any coach that fails to accomplish their greatest quest of winning the UEFA Champions League. The club is impatient and has failed to recognize that most clubs that achieved that feat had to stay with a coach for three seasons and above. The club needs a coach that will come to the club and perform miracles in just one season which might be impossible. Christophe Galtier is a good manager because he was able to manage some of the world's footballers and at least we have seen the cordial relationship between Mbappe and Messi.
there was a chance that Galtier would be fired. even with the best squad PSG can have, they still can't make it to the Champions League final. PSG are still very strong in Ligue 1, but they don't speak much in European competitions. but maybe this season PSG will consider Galtier to stay for at least 1 season. bringing in a new coach with adjustments again, will not make PSG better either. PSG should at least be able to defend their team. but on the contrary, there are many rumors that PSG will make a change from the coaching chair to several names in their squad. I think it's very appropriate that PSG sack Galtier. He is completely unsuited to train PSG, which has high standards. The target of winning the Champions League is absolute for the club from Paris. But for the PSG president, of course he has to be a little patient because it is not easy for a manager to be able to present this prestigious title in one season. Apart from Galtier, who might be sacked, the PSG president must also evaluate the management. I see that every transfer window opens they always buy the wrong players, this can be one of the obstacles for PSG, which always fails in Europe. |
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Manchester City is extremely good, especially Haaland, but even with that, it won't be an easy bone for real Madrid fans to chew given how scared and worried they are about them. Madrid really needs to be concerned. The two teams are strong, so I have a feeling that the game will end in a draw. However, since games like this are hard to predict, let's wait and see how the game turns out. Real Madrid has very good players like Karim Benzema.
Haaland is no doubt an amazing player and I think playing for a club like Manchester City would only make him appear more amazing. That’s what’s pretty much going on now. He’s well on his way to being the highest goal scorer in the premier league this season. Why is that? Cause the club he’s playing at is an elite club with a great coach and amazing teammates. I think Real Madrid would have to be extremely careful playing Manchester City. City looks poised to win the champions league this season and they’ve got the means and the players to do just that. Erling Haaland, who is the temporary top scorer with 12 goals, will certainly be a nightmare for Madrid's defense. Since joining Manchester City he immediately made a real contribution. Pep Guardiola is certainly very happy to see the appearance of his striker, who always appears violent. Not only Haaland, Man City also has other key players who are just as great as Haaland. Midfielder from Belgium, Kebin De bruyne is also an important player who is always smart in setting the rhythm of the game. I think their target to win the Champions League is very clear and they have a very complete squad to celebrate in Istanbul. |
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If Sevilla can use their home advantage well, they will reach the semi-finals again. They are the favorites of this cup every year. Even though their form was low this season, they reached the quarter-finals and got an advantageous score in the first match. Now all they have to do is not be beaten at home.
Mendilibar made a good start and didn't lose any of the 4 matches. This series needs to go on.
Man United has confirmed the players in this match, I see the strength of Man United's back line is a little weak because Martinez and Varane could not play due to injury, while Fernandes received an accumulation of yellow cards, so that his role was replaced by Eriksen. Even so, Man United's opportunities are still wide open because I see them having a complete midfield as a regulator of the rhythm of play and attack. Sevilla are very much in the advantage of playing at home and 2-2 on aggregate, but still not sure how far Mendilibar Etxebarria can maintain that. So let's see how Erik Ten Hak tries to speculate at the back, whether Harry Maguire will make another mistake or he will be a different player in this match. I am pessimistic about Manchester United tonight. Imagine if the Red Devils came to Spain with a limping squad. Lindelof and Maguire's duet became my point of attention, they were very weak in defending their team's line of defense. There was no other choice for Ten Hag due to the fact that his two mainstay defenders had to step aside. Besides that, losing Bruno Fernandez was also a nightmare for United. Sevilla, who are playing at home, will certainly be more motivated, they will not let the visitors party in front of their tifosi. This match will certainly be very interesting to watch, maybe it will continue to the penalty shootout to determine who will qualify for the semifinals. |
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Task for Manchester United would be easier if they did not waste two goals at their home stadium in very late minutes. Now with a draw at home and a threat from Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium and Sevilla, Manchester United are actually facing with risk to be knocked out by Sevilla.
I don't underestimate Sevilla at their home stadium and especially in Europa League where they have best DNA to win it.
Manchester United created problems for themselves at the end of the match, when they scored two own goals for themselves. Sevilla is a home team, it has always been at home they play very well and yes it is a special tournament for them, so Manchester United will have to try hard to win today. Now I would say that the teams have an equal chance of reaching the semi-finals, despite the fact that bookmakers consider Manchester United to be the favorites in this match. Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag will certainly regret the results of the 1st leg match. I see that it was purely his fault in rotating players. Facing the second leg, of course the Dutch coach has to work extra hard if he wants to seal a ticket to the semifinals. The odds for both teams are still 50:50, but Sevilla have a bit of an advantage because they are playing at home. Meanwhile for the Red Devils they also have a chance to qualify but with the condition that all the main players are fit. |
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