Aston Villa FC welcome in Bologna FC 1909 tomorrow night for a UEFA Champions League clash that is obviously of substantial significance, but still presents a chance to do some squad rotation. It goes without saying that Unai Emery will be going all out for a win here, but with all the serious fixture congestion, it's probably the best time to swap out the guys up top, and in … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Bologna (Champions League)
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Real Madrid Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Toni Kroos, Aurielen Tchouameni
There will be no late fitness test on Saturday for Aurelien Tchouameni. The French midfielder had been hoping to get match fit in time for next weekend's UEFA Champions League Final, but it is not going to happen. Real Madrid have now conceded that he will not recovery from injury in time. Tchouameni joins David Alaba in being out injured for the European Cup finale. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Toni Kroos, Aurielen Tchouameni
Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (UCL Final)
Borussia Dortmund have one major advantage over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League- an extra week of rest. La Liga wrapped up their season this weekend while the Bundesliga concluded last weekend. Is that going to be enough to put them over the top and defy the odds? Hard to say because this is a Real Madrid side that is overloaded with Galacticos, and a ton of depth … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (UCL Final)
Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Real Madrid: Bensebaini, Morey, Haller
With the UEFA Champions League Final now less than a week away, the BVB injury situation is coming into focus. Left back Remy Bensebaini (interior knee ligament) is hoping to be fit in time, but we just might not know until match day. Sebatian Haller has been battling an ankle injury, but he is expected to be okay. Mateu Morey is recovering from a cold, and building up his … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Real Madrid: Bensebaini, Morey, Haller
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich
Things are certainly breaking the way of Arsenal FC right now; on all fronts. Their next opponent in the UEFA Champions League is Bayern Munich, a side with a lame duck manager that may not even fully come to play for this tie. So a path to the semifinals in continental competition is definitely there for the taking. On the home front, Manchester United just handed them a … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich
Manchester Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Wow! What a comeback for Manchester City! Down 1-0 in the second half to crosstown rivals Manchester United in the derby, the Sky Blues still found a way to get it done. Now they'll take on FC Copenhagen, in a midweek European affair, feeling as high as can be. Phil Foden is playing at a level right now that is every bit as world class as can be. … [Read more...] about Manchester Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Newcastle at PSG Team News: Botman, Burn, Anderson, Zaire-Emery
Newcastle United may be injury-riddled right now, but they are still feeling fine, as they head into a continental crunch clash in the city if light on Tuesday night. Newcastle will be without the services of several players, including Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson and many more. However, they absolutely crushed Chelsea yesterday, and that's got to have team spirit … [Read more...] about Newcastle at PSG Team News: Botman, Burn, Anderson, Zaire-Emery
Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are the only two injury concerns for FC Barcelona right now, and that has to be a relief for manager Xavi Hernandez. He's certainly had to deal with a rash of injuries this season, and that includes a handful of his star players. So getting back to full fitness is a welcome development. With De Jong, he's returned to training now, having … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
When Xavi Hernandez leads his FC Barcelona side into action on Wednesday night, against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UCL, he may have one eye on Saturday's El Clasico. And that could shape how he goes about filling in his team sheet for the mid-week clash. Or maybe not, as he probably doesn't have the luxury. His squad is just so banged up right now. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Shakhtar Donetsk (UCL)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto
As the first El Clasico of the season approaches, FC Barcelona are in deep injury crisis. It was thought that this crisis might alleviate a bit this midweek, when they host Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League group stage action. Pedri and Raphinha (both of whom have thigh injuries), it was previously believed, would get some minutes in continental competition. This … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Pedri, Raphinha, Roberto