However, Leon’s status in the competition had been subject to question due to a challenge by Costa Rican side Alajuelense, who claimed that both Leon and domestic rivals Pachuca being involved in the same Club World Cup broke FIFA rules preventing clubs with the same owners from taking part. Both clubs are currently owned by … Read more
As a result of finishing third in the league phase, Man United could have faced the winners of the knockout phase play-off ties between the 13th and 14th seeds, or the 19th and 20th seeds. Which were Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad or Midtjylland. Source link
Chelsea are clear favourites to win the Conference League, but could face a potentially tricky tie in the last 16 as the draw is made today. The Blues made it six wins from six – the only team to boast a 100 per cent record in the league phase – with a goal difference of … Read more
A number of big-name teams have already bit the dust, with Manchester City most notably being knocked out by Madrid, while Italian trio AC Milan, Juventus and Atalanta were all put to the sword during the play-off round. Madrid and PSG will be looking to get back on track after struggling during the League Phase … Read more
The Champions League draw is upon us as the last-16 fixtures and much more are decided today, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa all in the mix. In the new league phase format, the top eight teams all progressed straight through to the last 16 while the teams that finished between ninth and 24th had … Read more
