Juventus sensation Di Maria the star man from Europa League playoffs
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Feb 24 2023 12:41
With the Europa League playoffs done and dusted, it's time to take a look at the best XI from both legs. There is no room for Manchester United players, but European heavyweights Juventus, Sporting CP and Bayer Leverkusen are all represented.Anatoliy Trubin (Shakhtar) - 7.85The sole Shakhtar represe...
Who is Martin Terrier? The Rennes goal machine to kickstart Liverpool's league campaign
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Thursday, Oct 13 2022 10:30
It has been a difficult start to the season for Liverpool. After their opening eight league games, they find themselves 10th with 10 points to their name, having only won two games. In their last outing in the league, they lost out in a drama filled encounter against top side Arsenal 3-2 at the Emir...
Who is Nayef Aguerd? West Ham's new big money centre-back
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 20 2022 12:00
Rennes had one of the better defensive records in Ligue 1 last season. A return of 40 goals conceded was the joint-fourth best in the division and the solidity combined with an impressive attack - only PSG (90) scored more goals than Les Rennais (82) - saw them secure a top-four finish.That defensiv...
Camavinga vs Kante - Chelsea star returns to form in time to face successor
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Nov 24 2020 12:55
At the midway stage of the Champions League, the groups are starting to take shape. For Chelsea, they currently lead the way in Group E on goal difference following their 3-0 win over Rennes earlier this month. The return clash is this evening, with Rennes looking to exact revenge and make one final...
Champions League team news and prediction: Chelsea vs Rennes
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Nov 4 2020 12:20
Chelsea host Rennes tonight as they look to build upon their 4-0 win over Krasnodar last week and inflict further misery upon the Champions League debutants.The Blues are in good form coming into the welcome of the French, with the capture of Edouard Mendy from Rennes having the desired effect betwe...
Who is Raphinha? Strengths and weaknesses of Leeds' winger arrival
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Oct 5 2020 22:30
Leeds put in a fine account of themselves in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City and the general consensus remains that the Whites will remain a Premier League team beyond this season. The 2019/20 Championship champions have added top-flight experience from across the continent during the windo...
Leicester trio and teenage Real Madrid target make Top Tackling XI
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Apr 1 2020 11:35
Having looked at assists, goals, key passes, dribbles and the most clinical XI, attention turns to Europe's best ball winners in Europe's top five leagues this season. The most tackles XI features 11 players who, between them, have made 809 tackles this term.This side would undoubtedly boast a stati...
Breakthrough Stars of 2019/20: Rennes teenage midfield linchpin Eduardo Camavinga
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Mar 16 2020 13:25
Eduardo Camavinga was just 16 when he made his league debut for Rennes. On May 1st 2019, the teenager made his full debut for the Ligue 1 debut when he started their 2-2 draw with Monaco. While injuries or suspensions may see a manager thrust a young player into first team action earlier than they m...
Chelsea pair make European best XI after fine home showings
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Mar 10 2020 11:37
Chelsea boosted their top-four hopes with a comfortable 4-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to feature in the WhoScored.com European team of the week, while Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka also shone in his man of the match display against rivals Manchester City to make ...