Author: Kevin FB

These are early days in the UEFA Champions League and the new format will still take time to get into full flow. However, the results of Matchday 2 leave the table wide open, especially with favourites including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich dropping points. While the Bavarians faced defeat to Aston Villa, Real Madrid’s shock […]

The pinnacle of club football: the Champions League. Many footballers yearn for the opportunity to take centre stage in Europe’s most prestigious competition, though there are only a select few – often comprised of the very best – that have the pleasure of fulfilling their dream of winning the whole thing. Often lauded as the […]

Real Madrid’s recent 0-1 defeat to Lille has highlighted a significant problem within the squad: the inability to control the tempo of the game effectively.  This issue has drawn attention to a gap in the current lineup, one that no player has managed to fill since the departure of midfield maestro Toni Kroos.  While it […]

Real Madrid’s recent defeat to Lille has raised some concerns within the club’s leadership, as reported by Jose Felix Diaz in MARCA.  The outlet suggests that although confidence in the team remains strong, there are growing doubts about the overall performance.  The defeat was not just about the scoreline but also about how the team […]

Jude Bellingham has quickly become an iconic name at Real Madrid. Since moving to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2023, he has been a key cog in the system for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, most notably scoring a stunning winner away to bitter rivals Barcelona. Kids across the city idolise him, buying his name […]

Real Madrid experienced a significant setback last night, suffering their first defeat in 36 matches across all competitions when they lost 0-1 to Lille in the UEFA Champions League.  This loss marks a stark contrast to their recent form, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has highlighted its importance in a critical assessment of the team’s performance.  […]

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was fortunate to avoid a red card during Wednesday night’s Champions League meeting with Lille. The German international had already received a booking earlier in the evening, and his judo-like move in the box is now facing intense scrutiny online. The European champions suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Ligue […]

Stade Pierre-Mauroy was not the paradise Real Madrid expected last night as it threw their way a hungry opposition in Lille who made Los Blancos struggle until the very end. The men in white were far from their best, dry in the buildup and uninspiring in the final third. A penalty late in the first […]

Bayer Leverkusen star midfielder Florian Wirtz is likely to join Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window, despite reported interest from Arsenal, former Bayern Munich sporting director Michael Reschke has claimed. Speaking on Sky Germany, Reschke stated he believes Wirtz has already set his sights on a 2025 move to the Spanish capital and […]

Former Real Madrid forward and director of football Predrag Mijatovic has voiced strong criticism regarding the team’s midfield performance after their recent 0-1 loss to Lille in the Champions League.  Mijatovic pointed out that while the team is generally solid defensively and Lille did not put on a stellar display, there are significant areas where […]