The result – a damaging defeat for Atletico Atletico Madrid have done all the hard work since the starting of this season. They won 16 of their first 19 La Liga games, losing just once in that time. That made sure that they had a sizeable lead to work with in the second half of … Read more
All seemed lost when Barcelona lost 2-0 to Sevilla on 10th March 2021. That was the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. With Atletico Madrid looking unstoppable in La Liga, the domestic cup was one trophy the Catalan club would have realistically targeted. But despite the club no longer being in their golden … Read more
Sevilla lined up to play against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash on 17th February. The Sevillistas Rojiblancos lined up in a familiar 4-3-3 formation, which they have used for the majority of this season under manager Julen Lopetegui. But something went wrong. They conceded 3 away goals … Read more
Why Leeds United should move for Julen Lopetegui if Marcelo Bielsa leaves According to The Sun (h/t Daily Mail), Leeds United want to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their manager in the event Marcelo Bielsa leaves the club. Bielsa signed a one-year extension this past summer which means that he will be free to leave after … Read more
Why Lucas Ocampos would be a quality signing for Everton in January Back in August, The Athletic reporter David Ornstein (h/t Liverpool Echo) had claimed that Everton were interested in securing the services of Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos before the summer deadline. The Argentine international was also linked with a move to Manchester United but … Read more
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Sevilla in the Champions League After sealing a knockout berth, Chelsea face Sevilla in a 5th round group stage game in the Champions League. The Blues have won 3 of their games so far in the group stages. They did however stumble to a stalemate against Spurs at the weekend. … Read more
Why Brighton signing Youssef En-Nesyri would bolster their attack Back in 2019, a report from the Daily Mail had mentioned Brighton among the potential suitors for Moroccan international striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who was plying his trade with CD Leganes back then. Premier League rivals West Ham were also understood to be in the race to … Read more
Why Liverpool signing Diego Carlos would be a massive boost Back in August, a report from Spanish outlet AS (h/t Liverpool Echo) had mentioned Liverpool among the potential suitors for Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos during the summer window. Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal were also understood to be chasing the 27-year-old but the … Read more
Why West Ham should reignite their interest in Joan Jordan Back in June 2019, a report from Sky Sports had claimed that West Ham were interested in signing Spanish midfielder Joan Jordan, who was then plying his trade with Eibar in the La Liga. The Hammers were even understood to have launched a £13million bid … Read more
Why Jules Kounde would be a fantastic signing for Liverpool According to 90min (h/t Liverpool Echo), Liverpool have Jules Kounde as one of the players on their shortlist to cover for Virgil Van Dijk. The report mentions Ozan Kabak, Pau Torres, Mykola Matvienko and Dayot Upamecano as the other defenders to be targeted by the Reds. … Read more
Why a loan move for Kepa Arrizabalaga would be the ideal step by Chelsea According to The Sun, Chelsea are ready to send the out-of-favour Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan to Sevilla. The £150k-a-week shot-stopper has come under increasing levels of scrutiny after a glut of poor performances that ultimately led to the club signing Edouard Mendy. … Read more
Why Manchester United signing Jules Kounde would be a really useful addition According to ESPN (h/t Daily Mail), Manchester United are pondering over the prospect of bringing in the £82m-rated Jules Kounde from Sevilla in January. He was the subject of interest for various clubs this summer, which included Manchester City. However, any move for Kounde … Read more