Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Bayern Munich Bayern were in the Saturday evening kick-off knowing a win would put them nine points clear ahead of Dortmund’s Sunday visit to Augsburg. Eintracht have been difficult opponents for Bayern recently, the Eagles recorded a … Read More
European Football
Eredivisie round-up, Matchday 23: A stormy weekend in The Netherlands
In a weekend with two different storms, eight games were played in the Eredivisie. Only the relegation thriller between Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam was postponed, as Friday’s weather conditions were deemed not safe enough for the match to go … Read More
Eredivisie round-up, Matchday 22: Wins for the top four; Relegation battle heats up
No changes at the top Both Ajax and PSV faced difficult opponents this weekend, in FC Twente and Vitesse respectively. Earlier this season, FC Twente were one of only four teams to have scored a goal against Ajax. As in … Read More
Eredivisie round up, week 21: PSV loss extends Ajax lead; Willem II end losing streak
Sunday takes dramatic twist for Ajax Heracles are one of the only teams to have kept Ajax from scoring this season, after the 0-0 draw in Almelo back in 2021. This time, Heracles kept a zero in their scoring column, … Read More
The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of 1. F.C. Kaiserslautern
The last decade has seen a period of change in German football. Traditionally one of the more competitive European leagues, it has been dominated by Bayern Munich, who are on course to win a tenth successive title. Other clubs have … Read More
Eredivisie roundup, matchday 19: No mistakes for Ajax and PSV; Vitesse close in on Feyenoord
Ajax and PSV pick up straightforward victories away from home Ajax went to Utrecht looking to avenge their early-season loss to the home side. Historically, matches in Utrecht have been something of a hurdle for Ajax, but Utrecht’s form of … Read More
Bundesliga round-up, week 19: Dortmund keep title race alive; Lewandowski reaches landmark; High-flying Union
Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Freiburg Second hosted third in the opening fixture of matchday 19 in what was expected to be a tight encounter. The home side’s morale-boosting comeback-win in Frankfurt last week has raised expectations and some hope of a … Read More
Mid-Season Review: The Eredivisie’s winners and losers so far…
As the Eredivisie returns this weekend after the Winter break, we thought we’d take a look at the season as we reach the halfway point. Here’s our evaluation of the title race, European contenders, surprises, disappointments and players of the … Read More
Bundesliga round-up: Dortmund close gap on Bayern; Freiburg held to draw; Leipzig back in the goals
The Bundesliga returned this week, disappointingly with few fans in stadiums due to Covid-19 restrictions, but the weekend offered up shocks, comebacks, and 30 goals. Bayern Munich 1-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach Friday night kicked off the action as an injury and … Read More
The Bundesliga returns with much to play for: Mid-season review
The Bundesliga returns this evening, as Bayern Munich take on Borussia Monchengladbach. The Winter break has given us time to reflect on the season so far, with a familiar presence at the top, a struggler at the bottom, and plenty … Read More