Vesper

Lewa and Olmo also off

Raphinha off injured (calf)

Citeh in real trouble

1 1 Guirassy scored for Dortmund

nil Barca Raphinha

as soon as I typed that he got an assist, setting up a Raphinha goal

he is a superb player would love to have him

Mourinho's Fenerbahçe Stumbles in the Europa League Against Athletic 12/11/2024 - 07:38 PM https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/uefa-europa-league/articles-video/mourinho-s-fenerbahçe-stumbles-in-the-europa-league-against-athletic-2024-12-11 Athletic Club achieved a commanding 2-0 victory over José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe in Istanbul, with a brace from Iñaki Williams. This result leaves the Basque side firmly at the top of their group in the Europa League, virtually securing their spot in the round of 16 and avoiding the knockout round. Meanwhile, the Turkish team faces a tough road ahead in the competition, on the brink of elimination. The match started with an early goal from Iñaki Williams in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a serious error by Samet Akaydin in a short pass back to his goalkeeper. Gorka Guruzeta pressed the play and assisted the elder Williams, who simply had to tap the ball into the net. Before halftime, Williams doubled the lead with a powerful shot that found the top corner of Dominik Livakovic's goal, leaving Fenerbahçe with no response. Real Madrid at Ease about Kylian Mbappé's Fitness The team coached by Ernesto Valverde dominated much of the game, displaying solid defense led by Yeray and Paredes, who neutralized the chances created by the hosts. Although Fenerbahçe had some dangerous moments, particularly a shot from Mert that grazed the post, they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The injury to Nico Williams in the first half was a negative moment for the ‘lions,’ but it did not affect the team's overall performance. José Mourinho attempted to react with tactical changes at the start of the second half, but defensive errors and a lack of offensive sharpness marked Fenerbahçe's fate. The dismissal of Mert in the 69th minute, after two hard fouls on Iñaki Williams, sealed the hosts' fate, as they were unable to recover from the deficit. Luis Enrique Not Thrilled After PSG's Champions League Victory With this victory, Athletic extends their winning streak to six consecutive matches, remaining unbeaten in 12 games, including five straight wins in the Europa League. This puts them on 16 points out of 18 possible, three points ahead of their closest rivals, and in a strong position to secure top spot in the group. The Basque team's dominance marks them as one of the favorites to go far in the competition. On the other hand, Mourinho's Fenerbahçe is facing a critical moment. This setback severely complicates their chances of advancing to the next round and reflects the challenges the Portuguese coach is facing in building a competitive team in Europe. The upcoming fixtures will be decisive for the club's future in the competition, though their hopes appear to be dwindling in the face of their rivals' superiority.

this really crazy because Pachuca is 3rd from the bottom in Liga MX in Mexico, playing horrid footie for months they are only 3 points above rock bottom of the table

Arse up 1 nil

wow the newly crowned Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo from Brasil were crushed today by the Mexican club Pachuca in the inaugural new Intercontinental Cup

arrf, he doesnt join Chels until July 1, 2025, so yes he will be cup tied as Palmeiras play before that

love those Arsenal jackets yank style letterman jackets

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