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Why Manchester United Will Be Celebrating Champions League Glory Come May
The Champions League has reached the semi final stage and if the quarter finals are anything to go by, the games involving the final four will be something very special. Spain’s La Liga is still double handed in the competition with great rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona squaring up over the two legs whilst German…
Stat Attack: Messi beats Ronaldo in every single competition
Castrol Performance data shows that Lionel Messi has been involved in more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo in the top five European leagues this season. Both have surpassed everyone this season in terms of goal involvement. Having scored one more goal than Ronaldo, Messi has also been far more creative with 17 assists, more than twice…
Why Victor Valdes is better than Iker Casillas
In the build-up to this weekend’s Clasico, the stats speak for themselves. Castrol Performance data shows that Victor Valdés has saved 81% of shots he has faced this season in the Spanish top flight, whereas national hero Iker Casillas has only managed to save 73%. Casillas v Valdés – Liga 2010-11 Player Iker Casillas Víctor…
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Comparing Carvalho v Pique
Castrol data shows Ricardo Carvalho surpasses Gerard Piqué in terms of ground duels success; however the Barcelona player has been more clinical in the air. Both defenders share an eye for goal: Carvalho having found the net on three occasions this season in the league, while Piqué has scored twice. The Portuguese has converted 33%…
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Alonso v Xavi stats and the art of playmaking
Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that Xabi Alonso has conceded 38 fouls this season in La Liga, while Xavi has conceded only four. The statistics suggest a deeper role occupied by Xabi Alonso, with fewer shots, chances created, crosses or dribbles, but more tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions. Xavi is central to Pep Guardiola’s system,…
Tottenham vs Real Madrid in Fives
A quick look at Real’s 1-0 win at White Hart Lane through lists of five: things we learned, the best moments, and the best and worst players on the night
Mourinho: Tottenham need more than 5 goals to go through
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was at his pragmatic best today, saying that even if Tottenham Hotspur score five goals, Real Madrid would still be able to score and go through to the semi-finals of the Champions League (where they would meet Barcelona). Mourinho, speaking at a news conference at White Hart Lane ahead of…
Tottenham Target Goal Fest Against Real Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur welcome Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid to White Hart Lane facing nothing short of a mountain to climb in their Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg. After a 4-0 defeat in Madrid a week ago, Harry Redknapp’s side will need to match that score line just to take the tie to extra time. Any…
Tottenham must shackle Ozil to beat Real Madrid
Tottenham must contain the creative threat posed by Mesut Özil if they are to avoid a repeat of their heavy defeat at the Bernabeú.
The German midfielder set up two of Madrid’s four goals at home, including the opener by Emmanuel Adebayor, but also assisted 12 shots in total in the match, the most by a single player in a game in the competition in the last five seasons.
Xavi, Alonso And The Secret Of Great Playmakers
Oh, how Liverpool miss Alonso. Before he left, Liverpool were looking champions elect for 09-10. Afterwards, Liverpool fell spectacularly from grace as they paid the price for blooding Lucas Levia into the squad in his place, when Aquilani was blighted by injury. Such is the way of a playmaker – he is a key foundation…
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