Tag: knockout stage

  • Champions League – Dortmund vs Shakhtar Predictions

    The first leg between Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk was fantastic, and proved just how good these supposed second-tier teams of the competition really are, with everything quite possible in the second leg of the knockout stage, although the home side do seem to have an advantage.

  • Champions League – Manchester United vs Real Madrid Predictions

    Champions League – Manchester United vs Real Madrid Predictions

    While the statistics and past encounters between the two teams point to the fact that Real Madrid should be heading into the second leg of the Champions League knockout stage quite confident, Manchester United are the team with the slight edge thanks to their away goal from the previous match.

  • Europa League – All 16 Teams in the Knockout Stage

    Europa League – All 16 Teams in the Knockout Stage

    The Europa League moves on to its second knockout stage, or the round of 16 if you will, with four former European Champions still in the mix – Inter, Chelsea, Benfica and Steaua. The English Premier League and the Russian League have the most clubs left in the competition with 3 teams each.

  • Champions League – Galatasaray vs Schalke Predictions

    Champions League – Galatasaray vs Schalke Predictions

    After a fantastic group stage performance, the Champions League round of 16 couldn’t have come at a worse time for Schalke, struggling in the Bundesliga to keep it together. On the other end of the fence, Galatasaray are in excellent form, reinforced with a few shiny new purchases to help their European season last a little longer.

  • Champions League – AC Milan vs Barcelona Predictions

    Champions League – AC Milan vs Barcelona Predictions

    Some matches, regardless of the disparity of talent and quality between the two sides, are always a gigantic meeting with the eyes of Europe magnetized towards it. AC Milan, going through a weird phase of rebuilding or change, trying to surprise the all-conquering Barcelona in yet another season where everything is up for grabs.

  • Champions League – Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Predictions

    Champions League – Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Predictions

    Two clubs that are each arriving in a completely different mood to their knockout stage clash. Arsenal, struggling in the Premier League, with a manager who isn’t handling the pressure all too well, and Bayern Munich, who aren’t just winning every match they play in, but have yet to concede a goal in 2013.

  • Champions League – Porto vs Malaga Predictions

    Champions League – Porto vs Malaga Predictions

    Two of the more enjoyable teams to watch this season come together in the knockout stage, one more surprising than the other. Most expected Porto, the Portuguese champions, to make it at least this far in the competitions, but few thought cash-strapped Malaga would do this well on all fronts this season, including the Champions League.

  • Champions League – Shakhtar vs Dortmund Predictions

    Champions League – Shakhtar vs Dortmund Predictions

    The match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund might not involve the biggest names in European football, but there are quite a few who suggest that his might be the highest in quality of the knockout stage fixtures.

  • Champions League – Real Madrid vs Manchester United Predictions

    Champions League – Real Madrid vs Manchester United Predictions

    The highest profile clash of the Champions Knockout stage begins at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Manchester United will try to achieve what they usually can’t – a good result against Real Madrid.

  • Champions League – Valencia vs PSG Predictions

    Champions League – Valencia vs PSG Predictions

    One club is simply happy to get here, while the other sees this as the first chance to cement the beginning of European domination. Valencia have been doing well lately in the league, but it might seem that Paris Saint-Germain and their role of overpaid stars might be a bit too much to overcome.