Full of Surprises, Conte’s Chelsea hold Barça

With a nearly-undefeated FC Barcelona visiting Stamford Bridge for a Round of 16 match-up, Antonio Conte knew it would take more than luck for Chelsea to gain a positive result. The Italian manager stated that, in order to achieve a win, Chelsea would need to muster a "perfect" performance against Lionel Messi's side (ESPN FC). … Continue reading Full of Surprises, Conte’s Chelsea hold Barça →

What’s Going on in Madrid: An Analysis

If we could go back in time to the spring of 2017, what would we experience as observers of European football? The success of teams from Spain, I would argue, would be a big ingredient to understanding the 2016/17 season in football. Four teams in the Round of 16, two in the semi-finals (both Madrid-based), … Continue reading What’s Going on in Madrid: An Analysis →