This game sees two sides with the joint best defencive records in La Liga this season going head-to-head. Both teams have conceded just 5 times in 9 league games so far and they have both struggled at the other end of the pitch. Just like Atleti, Bilbao has netted just 8 goals this season and they have also both drawn ...
Read More »Villarreal vs Alaves Preview
Villarreal showed some character when they beat Espanyol 0-1 away from home in their last league game. They had been beaten 2-1 by newly-promoted Osasuna just before the International break and needed a response which they provided. They were helped by a series of fine saves from goalkeeper Asenjo in that game and they will now be looking to build ...
Read More »Celtic vs Lazio Preview
Celtic fans would have been disappointed that they didn’t make the Champions League group stage this season, however, their team’s performances in Europe’s second top competition this season hasn’t been so disappointing. The Celts have made a fine start to the competition after winning one and drawing one of their opening two group games to stay first in their group. ...
Read More »Internazionale vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
Two of this group’s big three sides come head-to-head in what should be two games to determine who finishes behind Barcelona in the group, but first they play in Milan. Inter have started their domestic season well and despite a defeat to Juventus, they have remained the main challengers to the Old Ladies for the Scudetto title. However, their form ...
Read More »Manchester City vs Atalanta Preview
Manchester City will continue their quest to win the Champions League when they host Atalanta in this game while the Italians will be looking to throw spanner into the plans of Pep Guardiola’s side. City come into this game after a hard fought 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend but Pep can be happy as he didn’t have ...
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