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Category: European Review

  • A chaotic final day in Germany

    A chaotic final day in Germany

    This weekend the curtain came down on an incredible season in Germany. Heading into the final game day league winners Leverkusen were already confirmed, however they were still chasing the prospect of an unbeaten season. Xabi Alonso’s side succeeded in this mission as they triumphed 2-1 at home to Augsburg, remaining undefeated and lifting the…

  • The ups & downs across Europe

    The ups & downs across Europe

    As we near the final few games of the campaign, teams across Europe are learning their fate for next season. With multiple teams already having their destiny confirmed, now’s the time to catch up on who’s been promoted, relegated, and still fighting to determine their place. Fabregas’ Como achieve promotion Starting off in Italy, this…

  • Inzaghi’s Inter crowned Italian champions

    Inzaghi’s Inter crowned Italian champions

    Last night Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan won their twentieth Scudetto, and boy did they deserve it. The Milan derby is always a highly anticipated affair, but the prospect of Inter winning the title versus bitter rivals AC Milan made this game a must watch for football fans across the globe! It’s been known for weeks,…

  • From Neverkusen to Neverlusen, Bayer lift the Bundesliga

    From Neverkusen to Neverlusen, Bayer lift the Bundesliga

    This weekend there was one fixture which was the focal point for football fans across Europe. Bayer Leverkusen versus Werder Bremen. An opportunity to make history and win their first ever Bundesliga title was on the table for Xabi Alonso’s side. Despite Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win over Köln the day before, with Bayern only able…

  • A forty year trophy wait ended in Seville for Bilbao

    A forty year trophy wait ended in Seville for Bilbao

    SPAIN As we enter crunch time across Europe and the season’s begin to draw to a close there’s going to be ecstasy and heartbreak for clubs, players, and fans alike. Over in Spain we got a taste of that this weekend. Athletic Bilbao faced Mallorca in the Copa del Rey final where both teams were…

  • Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo surprise in Spanish survival fight

    Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo surprise in Spanish survival fight

    LA LIGA Things are getting interesting in Spain. Ongoing battles for European spots, relegation, and the title, it’s still all to play for. Leaders Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-2 to stretch their lead at the top of the table. Los Blancos increased their lead by a point due to Girona’s 1-0 loss to Getafe courtesy…

  • Hat-trick Harry continues to break records in Germany

    Hat-trick Harry continues to break records in Germany

    BUNDESLIGA This weekend there was one result in the Bundesliga that no one could ignore. Bayern Munich beating Mainz 8-1. Thomas Tuchel’s side may not be having their best season but they certainly turned up this Saturday. Three men in particular starred in this win, Golden Boot favourite Harry Kane, young superstar Jamal Musiala, and…

  • Rage runs through Europe this weekend

    Rage runs through Europe this weekend

    SERIE A There were a few interesting games for the viewer on Friday night, but the one which transpired to be the feistiest was unsurprisingly Lazio versus AC Milan. The first half was quiet, although that changed ten-minutes into the second half as Luca Pelligrini saw a second yellow in only seven minutes after hauling…

  • Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen break German unbeaten record

    Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen break German unbeaten record

    BUNDESLIGA League leaders Bayer Leverkusen kicked off this weekend’s football in Germany, hosting Mainz in a clash which would transpire to be closer than the home side would’ve wanted! Mainz are fighting for survival and need all the points they can get to turn their season around. Currently sitting eight points off automatic survival, they…