Tuesday, 15 September 2015

PSV shocks Manchester United.


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Manchester United fans are seem to be shocked from the comeback last night at Eindhoven. The former PSV man, Memphis Depay scored the first goal of the game. The goal was quickly responded by PSV just before half-time and eventually they managed to turn things around Manchester United. To be fair, Manchester United has their chances but they just simply did not deliver. Not surprising really, since they don't have a great player up front. The only players they have is Wayne Rooney who is probably past his prime and the new boy Anthony Martial.



AND TO MAKE IT WORSE : Luke Shaw is forced to leave the pitch as he was injured.

Realistically speaking, there is a very slim chance for Manchester United to win the Champions League. Yes, football has a few surprises but I just don't see it with the way Manchester United is really playing. Certainly not with this squad, and not with this coach. In my opinion, they should let go of Louis Van Gaal and appoint the currently unemployed italian, Carlo Ancelotti.

Alvaro Morata the man for the big occasion yet again.



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Scoring crucial goals at the big stages seems to be a new habit picked up by the youngster. The spaniard scored the winning goal of the game from outside the box in the 2-1 away game against the Manchester City team, who are looking very promising in their domestic competition. On the last season of the Champions League, Morata scored in both legs in the semi-finals against former club Real Madrid and scored a goal in the Final against the current champions FC Barcelona.




NOT A GREAT NIGHT : Raheem Sterling failed to turn up against Juventus.

It is Juventus' first win in England since 1996. The first goal of the game was an own goal by Chiellini but the team certainly bounced back and succeeded at turning things around. The equalizer was scored by the Croatian striker, Mario Mandzukic. Alvaro Morata will certainly find increasing interest from other clubs, and if he keeps on performing at this rate, Real Madrid will certainly come back at him and snatch him back with the inserted buy-back clause in the player's contract. Who knows? Maybe some other big European clubs will be keeping an eye on him. 


Sunday, 13 September 2015

Messi shows Barcelona why he is way too good for the bench.


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Some people thought that Luis Enrique might lose the plot by not starting Lionel Messi against Atletico Madrid, a team that is very famously known for being so impressive at playing defensively. Barcelona has been a bit fortunate to be able to equalize from a Neymar freekick. Just in the nick of time, Enrique made the sub that changes the outcome of the game and thus Lionel Messi delivers yet again.

If I were Luis Enrique however, I would have started him right from the get-go. As he is the most talented dribbler in the club, I see him as the key into unlocking the defense of Atletico Madrid. Perhaps Enrique has certain considerations into putting Lionel Messi at the bench. It could be that he is not 100 percent fit at the time and Enrique doesn't want to risk his best player into being injured.

Anthony Martial scores in his debut against Liverpool, still overrated?


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According to some people by having scored the last goal in the game, Manchester United's recent acquisition, Anthony Martial has justified his price tag. Having already in the lead, I don't think his goal is of much importance at that stage of the match. Many people, especially the Manchester United fans starts hyping him up right after the match. I feel like that will get into his head and English media will do what they do best which is blowing out young talents out of proportion and making them feel nervous. It's still too early for us to tell whether he will be a good signing for the red devils.


Saturday, 12 September 2015

Ronaldo is now Real Madrid leading scorer

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              Cristiano Ronaldo had made his history with five goals against Espanyol and became leading goalscorer in the history of La Liga. Ronaldo had reached total 231 goals in his history and overtaken Raúl record which in 228 goals. His record in goalscoring average was spectacular as he was only attend 203 games for reaching this scores, while Raúl attend 503 games to reach 228 goals.

               Current, his spectacular goalscoring have allowed him to become leading scorer in the same league and enable him to win the Golden Shoe award in the 2010-11, 2013-14 and 2014-15 season. His goalscoring are split into two parts which 127 goals at home and 104 on the road. The goalscoring rate had squeeze him towards top four in the history of the league.

Everton outclassed Chelsea in a 3-1 win.




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HATTRICK HERO : Kevin Naismith as he celebrates with his teammate.

What is wrong with Chelsea? During the match it was really painful for me to watch. I feel like watching a team that hasn't had a time to practice, they had zero chemistry on the pitch. Everton is simply better in this match, constantly ripping their defense apart. It is quite unbelievable to me to be witnessing the Everton attack to tear Chelsea's defense. I was expecting Chelsea to be very solid in the back but this match proves me otherwise. It's either Everton's attacking play is absolutely brilliant or Chelsea is very terrible that it made Everton look so good. One thing for sure, Jose Mourinho needs to sort his team out or Chelsea will be in serious trouble.


Bayern gets away with an unconvincing win.


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Bayern won 2-1 against Augsburg. The bavarian side are used to winning with more comfortable scoreline but instead they have to struggle to win this one. Their spanish coach, Pep Guardiola even admitted himself that his side win isn't very convincing.


NOT HAVING A GOOD GAME : Arturo Vidal as he struggles in this game.

 Fingers have been pointed towards the Chilean. Having to score two late goals from Thomas Mueller and Robert Lewandowski to clench the win is definitely not something that is expected of Bayern Munchen. To be frank, since Pep Guardiola took over as the boss for Bayern, to me they have been going downhill. The spaniard tries to implement his Tiki-Taka gameplans to the German team who are already used to having played a more direct style of football. I don't really see Bayern Munchen to be winning the Champions League any time soon with Pep Guardiola in charge.