Apparently, Erik Ten Hag has proven to be a competent and skillful football manager such that, some of his co-football managers cannot be compared to him, which is why even Bayern Munich are eager to have him on their team. Unlike his co-football managers, the likes of Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter who are obviously not as competent as they've been painted out to be.

 Hence our concern as to why Jim Radcliffe is trying to link Manchester United to Gareth and Graham. In the past, both players and fans laid complaints concerning Ole Gunner Solskjaer's gentle handling and management but even now that it seems management is hard on them, they still seem to have complaints to lay which is quite disappointing.

 Also, it was a commendable act of Erik Ten Hag to strip Harry Maguire off the Captain Armband title. No doubt he's tried for the English side in the past, we just have to wait and hope on his improvement out of the team's current state. Let's see his effectiveness again. Currently their phase is as a result of a poor two sided action, and him being on the most profound side has the power to initiate the difference.

It's understandable to feel a mix of emotions watching a game, especially when there are missed opportunities alongside moments of brilliance like Xhaka's impressive goal. Despite the disappointment of not capitalizing on easier chances, such moments shows the potential and skill within the team. The game's dynamics, including Odilon's red card, undoubtedly changed the course, but Leverkusen's resilience in maintaining and even strengthening their performance reflects their determination and adaptability.

 Looking ahead, the lessons learned from this match, particularly in terms of capitalizing on opportunities and maintaining focus, will likely serve as valuable insights for future competitions, including the UCL. While setbacks in the Europa League may not directly motivate a DFB title pursuit, they can contribute to the team's overall growth and preparation for higher-stakes tournaments. Leverkusen's dominance against Kaiserslautern proves their capability, but it also highlights areas for improvement and the need to remain vigilant against deficiencies.

 Reflecting on Leverkusen's achievements this season, it's evident that they're on an upward trajectory, with promising prospects for the future. The intention to boost the squad with experienced players indicates a strategic approach to sustaining competitiveness, particularly on the European stage. Leverkusen's success this season lays a foundation for continued progress, and with strategic reinforcements, they aim to further stay put on their position as contenders in elite competitions like the UEFA Champions League.

Bayern Leverkusen and Dortmund are clearly two clubs with varying strengths, with Bayern Leverkusen on top of the duo lost to Atalanta  in the final clash of the UEL and were unbeaten all through until their last encounter. On the other hand, Dortmund were fortunate enough to had played, won and qualified against PSG to the final of the UCL and although their level of play is top notch in the Champions League, it is not compared to this Bundesliga season because of the disparaging level of competition.

 With Dortmund making it to the finals, they have to win against Real Madrid in order to get the trophy. For me I think their qualification to the final which has earned them a chance to get a free ticket to next season's European contest at thesame time as their position on the league table has placed them comfortably in that spot of featuring in the UCL, that's why they felt they had and have the leisure to give off outright good performance to waste.

Well me thinking they'd try to stay in top form like Leverkusen just to at least gain a bit of confidence boost ahead of their clash with Madrid but they're just in their own self. Hopefully the game results well for them.

The match between Leverkusen and Atalanta was already foreseen to be competitive, but Leverkusen got so vulnerable at the earliest moment of the game after the first goal was netted. Despite expectations for Leverkusen to bounce back and exert pressure on Atalanta, they got disorganized, allowing Lookman to exploit gaps and secure a crucial goal for Atalanta. This initial setback seemed to cost Leverkusen dearly, seen in Xabi's panic as they were behind by two goals before the injury time. The mounting pressure from Atalanta increased Leverkusen's struggles, giving them the ability to take control of the match.

 Leverkusen has shown resilience in previous matches by series of comebacks, their efforts were broken and condemned by Atalanta's solid defense and Lookman's three winning goals in the game. Leverkusen's performance throughout the match was lacking in several areas with their attempts to outrun Atalanta's defense proving ineffective. Despite the disappointment, Xabi's efforts to lead Leverkusen to this stage should be appreciated and honored too.

 In conclusion, Atalanta's victory over Leverkusen was a significant achievement, breaking Leverkusen's unbeaten record and demonstrating their feats on the field. Leverkusen's lackings in the match gave them areas for improvement, particularly in maintaining composure under pressure and breaking through resistive defenses. While the defeat is a huge loss, it's not the end for Leverkusen, and they can use this experience to regroup, learn, and come back stronger in future matches. Congratulations to Atalanta for their well-deserved victory, and for proving themselves as a formidable opponent throughout the match. Leverkusen definitely should be looking forward to their DFB pokal encounter and I'm certain it'd be an easy win for them. There and then they'd be crowned with two trophies.
  

As the season comes to an end it’s understandable for clubs to reflect on their season performance and achievements and use that as a push for the new season. This is what Al-Nassr needs to do as they were able to get the big players in the club but still haven’t been able to win a trophy. ⁠Al-Hilal were all balanced all through the season and I think this is what Al-Nassr needs to do to get to the top spot. Al-Hilal squad was well balanced from the attack to the midfield and the defense line.

 Kouliably presence their is one that has made the defense of the club standout and you can trust him from his time at Napoli and Chelsea. ⁠Yes the fact that Al-Nassr got Alex Telled too wh is one very bright defender from Europe holds no water because even with him, the team defense line hasn’t been rocksolid. This is an indication that they will need to do all possible to at least sign another key defender into the club by next season.

 Al-Nassr of course can be champions next season but to do that they have got to tick some boxes such as building a balanced squad, have good tactical approaches to games. I think with this in place and Ronaldo still fit, then they can be winning the league next season and it will be such a delight to watch.

Of course the expected happened with PSG being able to get the victory over Lyon in the finAl and clinch the title. This win goes on to show how dominant PSG is in the French Ligue with the stats of over 11 shots on target as compared to Lyon’s 10 shot in total of that match. PSG were able to get 2 goals in the first half and though Lyon came in the 2nd half and got a goal which I think was their only shot on target, still it wasn’t enough to hold PSG down.

 I feel this match is the final for Kylian and though he wasn’t able to get a goal, that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t receive praises because he had massive contributions bringing them to this stage. For Enrique this is another big testament for what he can do and I think the board needs to trust him and give him tome and finances to get players of his choice.⁠Now the club is on the move to quickly get a replacement for Kylian who wasn’t in his best performance this season probably because he was forcing his way out and he was already tired of the club.

 One notable name was Kvaratsekhli of Napoil who seems promising but my issue is if he will be able to fit into the PSG team, well if Enrique says yes who am I? This summer window would be key to determine how far PSG will go in their quest for European success. The club has the finance so they should please spend on quality rather than spending on a big name.

Yes Man City and Pep spoilt this game because they felt they need to keep high line defense because of Man United offensive attack amd counter and I think that costed them. They couldn’t have played that with Ortega whom they know haven’t built much confidence like Ederson, as you can see how shaky he was each time a counter is placed. ⁠You can see the lack of communication between Gvardiol and Ortega which led to Man United first goal and how the defense was open because it was a 3-man back line.

 Man United were able to quickly capitalize on this and got 2 goals and I think that was just enough to get them the victory they needed to win the trophy. ⁠This win by United has ripple effects on other clubs like Chelsea and more especially Newcastle who will not be playing any European competition next season. This could make the board of the club be willing to let thr coach go and get a better coach who could take charge of the club next season.

 ⁠Man United had everything to fight for and I think they fought just write and got the victory which takes them to the Europa League, leaving Chelsea to the Conference League. Now Man City will have to learn from this and know better when taking on a game like this to avoid these tactical errors.

When the match started yesterday afternoon at Wembley, Manchester City were very controlling of the game and from the rhythm, you can tell that Man City will be having the victory at the sound of the final whistle. Well Man United weren’t wary of this and acted accordingly thereby playing out defensively till they got good counterattacks that was led to a costly error from Man City’s left back. ⁠It wasn’t long after Man United got the lead from the error of Man City, they were once again able to get another with some wrong passes and wrong markings of the Man City defenders.

 This goal in total changed the whole game and it Man City behind despite controlling the game and I think them not having at least a 1st half goal did the damage here. ⁠The 2nd half started and of course, you wouldn’t expect City to come relaxed whilst they are 2 goals behind, they came with every force and strength and were really haunting for a goal. Well they got the goal in the 85 minute of the game, but that goal was pretty late as it only was able to reduce the deficit and nothing more.

 ⁠Tonight we saw a very organized Man United defense and I think ETH has been saving this performance for the last and it was worth it because it at least gave them a trophy. This is a bog one for ETH who now throws the board into confusion on if to stay without him or keep him in the club and blame it on injuries.

 It’s a UCL final and you don’t expect a great coach like Ancelotti not to take the final match with all carefulness. He’s past this stage before and of course know how much he needs to prepare his team for the final especially against Dortmund. This Dortmund side, he knows they look small but they have nothing to lose and if they win they will go down in history books.
 
We will see great tactics from both managers as this is a final and they wouldn’t relax but prepare vigorously for the match. Just like Atalanta using great tactics to counter Leverkusen’s, Dortmund will come with same pattern but might not work this time. Yes we know how the small teams could probably end up winning the trophy but against Real Madrid you have to be very very prepared.
 
 Yes we know football is unpredictable but to maneuver Real Madrid you have to be real ready both players fitness and tactically. That was done by Pep last season and sincerely I don’t think that will be repeated this season especially with Real huge experience in the UCL final. of course Dortmund have a chance, they are in the finals but I don’t like giving false hopes as you can see how large the Real Madrid fan base is. I think the fan base is enough motivation for Real Madrid to go on and lift their 15th UCL title as I don’t think there will be any surprises in the match.
 

Ademola Lookman's remarkable hat-trick in the final match against Leverkusen showed his exceptional talent and impact on Atalanta's success. Despite facing criticism during his time in the Premier League, Lookman has flourished in Serie A, proving his capabilities and making significant contributions to his team. His three stunning goals in the final were a testament to his skill and ability to create scoring opportunities out of seemingly difficult situations. Lookman's performance not only secured victory for Atalanta but also positioned him as a standout player attracting attention from top clubs like Barcelona.
 
 The significance of Lookman's hat-trick goes beyond his individual achievement to mark a milestone in modern football. With the last hat-trick in a UEFA Cup occurring in 1975, Lookman's feat proves the difficulty of achieving such a feat in European competitions. His accomplishment after nearly five decades adds historical weight to his achievement, giving the challenges and exceptional skill required to score a hat-trick at this level of competition. Lookman's achievement is a reminder of the unpredictability of football, where moments of brilliance can emerge even after long periods of low performances.

 As Lookman's star continues to rise, both Atalanta and potential suitors like Barcelona are closely monitoring his performance and future prospects. While his loan status with Leicester City adds a layer of complexity, Atalanta may be eager to fully gain his services permanently given his significant contributions and growing impact on the team. Lookman's journey from being labeled as a "failed player" to becoming a hero for Atalanta reflects the resilience and determination in football, where players have the opportunity to rewrite their narratives and leave an indelible mark on the sport.

La Liga is definitely a competitive league and for the fact that against all odds, Girona being an uprising team, have proven to stay in the top spot, it only means that there's definitely good fighting and resilient spirits in the teams there. The last weeks of the season games seems to be a walk over for Girona as they've in the first legs played to their best and have mastered rightly their strategies and the opposing team approaches, and so they've got better experience to countering the moves that'll be made.
 
 Of all seasons, asides the top teams like Atletico, Barcelona and Real Madrid, there's little or no heated contests to stay on top amongst average teams. Although their performances this season have been impressive but just as Villarreal who managed to get reasonable in the European contests and even Sevilla as well, this season, Sevilla is nowhere to be found in their usual league standings.

 For Granada, they've been poor in performance this season with their defense lines making costly errors that's put them in spots below their normal average level. They've conceeded too many goals already and their clash against Girona only sealed completely how lowly they've been performing so far.

Well the party is over already and now Juventus have had some poor results which wasn’t expected though but they’re a football team and football is a game. I think the fans should take it easy as they don’t expect to have great results match in and out as this same Allegri have also won for them the Scudetto and they should know that the league is quite competitive and other teams also want to shine. Spaletti is said to be one of the huge favorites to replace Allegri and I think that’s not a great option right now though except he’s mentally ready.

 Zinedine Zidane would be a preferable option for Manchester United even as they're aimed towards bringing the history making boss to join the team next season. Yes, he said he's done with the managerial task with Madrid seasons ago but it won't be harmful either if he opts to play a role in the English team's growth. United themselves know how much of a good impact his presence would bring and so by all means necessary they'd want to bring the tactical boss to their side. At thesame time, watch how much of a positive difference he would make for the team. It'll testifyingly be the best decision they'd ever make though so far. But let's hold on to that whilst watching if they'd be able to make the boss join them.

 The European contests too was there. He had been able to put the team in the spotlight which they need to excel but luck didn't just shine on them. 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.

The end of the season in football often brings a mix of anticipation. While some clubs secure their positions early on and sometimes choose to ease off in their final matches, others are still fighting hard for every little point that they can grasp. This creates a fascinating atmosphere where outcomes can be influenced by the mindset and strategy of the teams involved. Thiago Motta's approach with Bologna shows this, where despite their secure position, the need to increase performance to maintain their place in the top 5 is essential.
 
 The significance of the top 5 clubs in Serie A securing Champions League qualification is not lost, especially as new teams like Bologna and Atalanta promise to inject fresh energy into the competition. However, it's essential to acknowledge the aspirations of clubs like Roma, who may be out of the running for a top 5 spot but continue to strive for excellence. While the current point difference might seem unchangeable, it's these final matches that often define a team's character and set the path for future campaigns.

 Looking ahead, there's an expectation for Serie A representatives to step up their performance in the Champions League. While Napoli, Lazio, Milan, and Inter Milan may have fallen short this season, there's optimism for improvement in the coming campaigns. As the European football continues to evolve immensely, Serie A clubs have an opportunity to showcase their talent and challenge the traditional powerhouses for continental glory. With each season bringing new challenges, the stage is set for Italian football to make its mark on the greatest European contests.


 

Kane's addition to the German side have been fruitful. He's been a major in their positive game outcomes, even though they're striving to get past their competitor on the table. Kane has been impactful and his contract is still open till 2027 with Munich which gives him ample time to do more with the team. He's been consistent in his job as the striker and he's not stopping at just letting goal chances slip by him. He's quality and his ability speedily increases weekly.

 His time at Tottenham was worthwhile and him joining the German side have even more increased his worthiness to be a standing forward. This is a door to greater football awards opportunity. He's young and has got spare time at his disposal too. So far he's been doing explicitly well for Munich which should be appreciated, even if his time with Tottenham had also been great. It's good he switched to Germany as he's gathered additional experience too.

 Even though he's done his best to score as much goals needed to place him at the toppest stand of the goal scorers in the league, it still isn't enough to place Munich in the 1st placed position either. He's done his best as the striker but generally, it's a team and collective effort to put Munich in the first position spot. This season isn't just the best for them as their performance is greatly different from their usual performances in other seasons. In the few games left this season, Munich still didn't have a chance at the Bundesliga trophy this season. They'll just have to try their luck next season. ⁠Bayern Munich haven’t been their best this season amd surprisingly when they signed Harry Kane, so many thought they’ll be really clear off the league but the reverse happens to be the case. Bayern Munich haven’t been impressive in their performance this season and it’s one thing that the new coach needs to worry about on the perfect tactics for this set of players.

The Saudi Kings Cup will be the only trophy Al-Nassr team can win this season especially after they have lost out on the league. So I see them being able to give Al-Hilal some trouble and especially with the way they have improved in recent time, you can begin to get scared for Al-Hilal. ⁠Al-Hilal have been very dominant in this title as they have been able to win it over 10 times as compared to just 6 for Al-Nassr. Also the way Al-Hilal haven’t lost a game yet is a big sign that this final will be one very tough battle.

 The final will see both teams wanting to bring their games and for Al-Nassr they will be bidding to be able to end the unbeaten run of Al-Hilal this season. Al Hilal have been able to defeat Al-Nassr this season, you don’t expect the later to just take this match lightly going by this stat.

 Of course based on form and history Al-Hilal have the better chance and the betting odds will be to their favour. Al-Nassr will want to rewrite that and dish out a surprising match, so you can expect this match to be real tensed for both teams and I wish Al-Nassr will get the victory.

With Kylian’s move out of the club imminent, talks on him moving to Real Madrid will begin to spring up because that seem to be his dream club. Also the fact that Real Madrid have also tried to sign him some years ago with huge fee is an indication of how much the clubs wants him in their squad. I also think his dream and desire to win both the UCL and Balon D’ or will be the biggest push he has.

 ⁠Mbappe has remained quiet on his next destination and I think this is not out of place as he has to keep it out of the media and respect his club, PSG till he’s done with all matches. Real Madrid too haven’t said a thing yet and I understand they are using their discretion as they’re in a move to give respect to PSG and who knows they may still be finalizing the deal.

 ⁠Real Madrid style will suit Kylian well because as a club they’re quite known for most times winning the UCL and that’s one of Kylian’s major dream. Also the way they’re able to build up their players so as challenge for individual awards is one that Kylian will chase so hard so as to win Balon D’ or. ⁠I can’t wait for the windows to open and let’s see where Kylian will be heading next. Him at Real Madrid will be an added advantage for Real Madrid especially in the front line where they have some fast paced attackers and an addition like Kylian will cause worry for opposition defense line.

Well I think Rashford missing out of England’s squad while at Europe is a very big indication on the bad performance this season. Going forward, I think Rashford will have to up his game if he still wants to play on the international stage because now the competition in there is pretty much. ⁠Currently there are talks on what Rashford will have to, especially with the talks all about how ETH hasn’t been able to manage players especially at Man United.

 When you look at players like Varane, Casemiro, Antony and how they were performing in their former clubs, you’ll understand how true the criticisms on ETH ability to manage player is. Sancho while at Dortmund was one of the bright stars that we all thought will blossom, he moved to Man United and that shining light got dim and then his move back to Dortmund has put him back on the radar.

 Now I think it’s now clear, that ETH style could be unfavorable for the club and as such Rashford should be ready to part ways with the club. Rashford leaving for a better environment will be pretty cool as that will be able to help him boost up his career. He needs to go to a good club that will be able to help his style and pattern of play so as to help him get his form and return to the England squad.

This is one huge comparism between Tuchel and ETH and I’ll love us to ho through it little by little. Tuchel has achieved quite a lot and yes, he’s one very good coach with great tactics and you can see that with what he’s been able to achieve at Chelsea, PSG and currently at Batern Munich. Whilst Tuchel had his stinct at Chelsea, one major trophy he won was the UCL and I think after taking over a weak Chelsea, turning them to European Champions and World Cup Champions, that was able to secure his place as one coach that has great tactical idea. While at PSG, he was able to take them to the finals, one feat the club is still yearning for till date.

 At Bayern him being able to take the club to the semis of the UCL is a big note that he’s got quite some tactics. ⁠For ETH, yes apart from the league title, I think a bog achievement he’s had for Ajax is taking them to the semifinals of the UCL couple of years ago. That was really some great achievement and another should be the way he  raises young talents despite the odds. While at Man United, though he hasn’t done anything significant, you can be able to blame it on the injuries because he hasn’t had most plyers available.

 ⁠Right now Man United wanting to bring in Tuchel isn’t a bad idea because clearly he can achieve some lots woth the club but I think they should be careful of how he relates with the players and management because most times, it causes some bit of worry. Man United will have to carefully do some cross checks before giving Tuchel the job.

It won’t be a great idea of Real Madrid underestimates Dortmund because they’re not a top team. Underestimating Dortmund could cause some headache for the team. Dortmund haven’t been on the best of form in the league but you can’t say the same for their UCL run. In the UCL, they have been able to take on and eliminate clubs like AC MiLan, Athletico Madrid, even PSG. ⁠I think the run of Dortmund in the UCL is a very bog indication that they are one team that can play even whilst under pressure and that’s a great characteristic of a fighting team.

 This run is one that’s going to be very essential for their run in this final run. This kind of form shows that they have the ability to give top teams headache in matches. ⁠With this their form, I think Real Madrid ought to be very careful while approaching this match. They must have that respect for Dortmund if not for anything but for them to be able to make it through high profile matches to this final.

 Right now the mistake Real Madrid could make is underestimating this Dortmund side forgetting the UCL remains very unpredictable.⁠Yes they have the large experience and a good sqaud but that shouldn’t full their head as they need to prepare well for this Dortmund side. I think the trophy will he taken by the best team and I’ll want to see Real Madrid win it.

The disappointment of losing the Europa League final and ending their unbeaten record in such a manner is unpleasant for Leverkusen.  Not being able to grab the UEL trophy and at thesame time conceding three goals without a goal in return only makes the talk of the defeat wild.  The final goal to conclude the loss scored in the dire minute of the game and at a crucial time of the season for Leverkusen only increases the level of disappointment and will be a definite reoccurrence in the mind of the team as a whole.

 Despite the huge loss, Leverkusen's overall season performance remains remarkable. Even having failed in the final, their achievements throughout the season shouldn't be looked away. However, the game of two nights ago gives them the importance of addressing weaknesses and staying vigilant, as other teams will undoubtedly take note of Atalanta's successful tactics and seek to exploit Leverkusen's vulnerabilities in future encounters. This loss serves as a learning experience, motivating Leverkusen to regroup, refine their strategies, and strive for even greater success in the seasons to come.

 It's definitely a huge lesson to be learnt by the German side. Really they were put at a spot they shouldn't have been so vulnerable to be and at thesame time Atalanta used that game to gain victory and confidence. The German side are hardworking no doubt and I personally still have a good level of conviction in them. They should learn from the mistakes of the loss, remarkable feat they've attained. It's safe to commend them greatly. Both teams literally deserves good commendation.