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PSG’s starting lineup against Strasbourg includes Warren Zaïr-Emery, Axel Tape, Senny Mayulu, and Ibrahim Mbaye.
All are under 19. The club is the first in Europe’s top-5 leagues to start four players born after 2006.
All are under 19. The club is the first in Europe’s top-5 leagues to start four players born after 2006.
On the left, today’s L'Equipe front page celebrates FC Paris’ promotion to Ligue 1. On the right, a stunning photo of Red Star’s players and staff marking their survival in Ligue 2.
Parisian football is having a phenomenal season. Everyone knows about PSG’s exploits, but next season will bring the first top-flight Parisian derby in over 40 years. You’ll read a million times today that PSG’s and Paris’ stadiums are practically across the street.
Let’s also cheer for the hipster Red Star: unlike Paris, they’re not owned by France’s richest family (think Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany), but they always bring style. And they get the job done on the pitch—yesterday’s draw with Caen ensured they stay up.
Both Paris and Red Star clinched these results away, so proper celebrations are expected in the final round next week.
Parisian football is having a phenomenal season. Everyone knows about PSG’s exploits, but next season will bring the first top-flight Parisian derby in over 40 years. You’ll read a million times today that PSG’s and Paris’ stadiums are practically across the street.
Let’s also cheer for the hipster Red Star: unlike Paris, they’re not owned by France’s richest family (think Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany), but they always bring style. And they get the job done on the pitch—yesterday’s draw with Caen ensured they stay up.
Both Paris and Red Star clinched these results away, so proper celebrations are expected in the final round next week.
According to forecasts, Manchester United have a 97% chance of reaching the Europa League final, while Tottenham sit at 92%.
We’re close to an all-English final.
Time to check their head-to-head stats. In the last six matches, Spurs hold the edge: 4 wins, 2 draws.
United’s last victory was in March 2022 at Old Trafford, featuring Fred, Anthony Elanga, and Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s how long it’s been.
We’re close to an all-English final.
Time to check their head-to-head stats. In the last six matches, Spurs hold the edge: 4 wins, 2 draws.
United’s last victory was in March 2022 at Old Trafford, featuring Fred, Anthony Elanga, and Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s how long it’s been.
Fun fact ahead of the Europa League semifinals: the population of Bodø, home of Bodø/Glimt, is 20,000 less than the capacity of Tottenham’s stadium.
Yet, this team from a cozy town by the Arctic Ocean has reached the Europa League semifinals. Along the way, they’ve beaten Braga, Beşiktaş, Twente, Olympiacos, and even Lazio. No stars, no mega-budget.
Analysts give them just a 30% chance of reaching the final—the lowest among the four teams. Still, those odds are impressive. Especially considering Bodø/Glimt’s squad is valued at €43 million.
For comparison:
– Tottenham: €836 million
– Manchester United: €699 million
– Athletic Bilbao: €367 million
Their next opponent’s squad is worth eight times more. How do they do it? Northern magic, no doubt.
Yet, this team from a cozy town by the Arctic Ocean has reached the Europa League semifinals. Along the way, they’ve beaten Braga, Beşiktaş, Twente, Olympiacos, and even Lazio. No stars, no mega-budget.
Analysts give them just a 30% chance of reaching the final—the lowest among the four teams. Still, those odds are impressive. Especially considering Bodø/Glimt’s squad is valued at €43 million.
For comparison:
– Tottenham: €836 million
– Manchester United: €699 million
– Athletic Bilbao: €367 million
Their next opponent’s squad is worth eight times more. How do they do it? Northern magic, no doubt.
🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal – the first teenager to score in the round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals of a single Champions League campaign.
🇮🇹 Marcus Thuram scored the fastest goal in Champions League semifinal history – at 30 seconds.
It’s also the second-fastest goal in Inter’s Champions League history, surpassed only by Dejan Stanković in 2011 against Schalke (26 seconds).
It’s also the second-fastest goal in Inter’s Champions League history, surpassed only by Dejan Stanković in 2011 against Schalke (26 seconds).
— Désiré Doué is the best dribbler in both teams: 5.31 successful dribbles per league match on average.
— Myles Lewis-Skelly is the youngest English and EPL player in a Champions League semifinal match.
Let’s go
— Myles Lewis-Skelly is the youngest English and EPL player in a Champions League semifinal match.
Let’s go
All-time Premier League table, top 10:
1. Liverpool – 7,239 points (1.68 avg. per match)
2. Arsenal – 7,141 points (1.63)
3. Everton – 6,750 points (1.45)
4. Manchester United – 6,730 points (1.68)
5. Aston Villa – 6,034 points (1.43)
6. Manchester City – 5,730 points (1.49)
7. Chelsea – 5,407 points (1.49)
8. Tottenham – 5,403 points (1.49)
9. Newcastle – 5,182 points (1.4)
10. Sunderland – 4,413 points (1.35)
1. Liverpool – 7,239 points (1.68 avg. per match)
2. Arsenal – 7,141 points (1.63)
3. Everton – 6,750 points (1.45)
4. Manchester United – 6,730 points (1.68)
5. Aston Villa – 6,034 points (1.43)
6. Manchester City – 5,730 points (1.49)
7. Chelsea – 5,407 points (1.49)
8. Tottenham – 5,403 points (1.49)
9. Newcastle – 5,182 points (1.4)
10. Sunderland – 4,413 points (1.35)
13 years, 496 matches (and counting!), 197 goals, 58 assists (still growing).
Premier League title, FA Cup, and Community Shield.
Let’s raise a can of Red Bull for the legend (just for today)! 🥂
Premier League title, FA Cup, and Community Shield.
Let’s raise a can of Red Bull for the legend (just for today)! 🥂
Working on a piece about Lewis-Skelly. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a player like this. Strong and compact body, yet flexible and slippery. You just can’t knock him down—Skelly weaves through opponents with ease.
This clip is from his time with Arsenal’s youth team—and he’s brought it all to the senior level, brushing off and fending off elite, full-grown athletes the same way.
This clip is from his time with Arsenal’s youth team—and he’s brought it all to the senior level, brushing off and fending off elite, full-grown athletes the same way.
I won’t claim this was the greatest Europa League match ever, but those extra-time moments will be remembered for decades. Five goals from seven shots—pure madness. Two goals after the 120th minute, including the winner from Harry Maguire.
United progressed, yes. But how? Through a rollercoaster of emotions—from ecstasy to despair, over and over. This Lyon side should’ve been buried in normal time, but United kept unraveling themselves. They weren’t just playing the opponent; they were battling their own nerves.
Trying to rationally analyze this game is pointless, especially right after the final whistle. Football isn’t about diagrams or possession percentages. It’s an explosion of emotions. Tonight, there were enough to fuel three finals. Fans cried, screamed, hated—wasn’t that why we watch football?
Because if you feel like you’ve lived a lifetime in two hours when the whistle blows, the match was a success. Everything else is just numbers.
United progressed, yes. But how? Through a rollercoaster of emotions—from ecstasy to despair, over and over. This Lyon side should’ve been buried in normal time, but United kept unraveling themselves. They weren’t just playing the opponent; they were battling their own nerves.
Trying to rationally analyze this game is pointless, especially right after the final whistle. Football isn’t about diagrams or possession percentages. It’s an explosion of emotions. Tonight, there were enough to fuel three finals. Fans cried, screamed, hated—wasn’t that why we watch football?
Because if you feel like you’ve lived a lifetime in two hours when the whistle blows, the match was a success. Everything else is just numbers.
Thibaut Courtois complained yesterday that Real Madrid made plenty of crosses, but there was no Joselu in the box to meet them.
Opta backed up Thibaut’s claim with stats: 33 open-play crosses! Sam Allardyce would’ve been thrilled.
Opta backed up Thibaut’s claim with stats: 33 open-play crosses! Sam Allardyce would’ve been thrilled.
Has anyone imagined Mbappé's face if PSG wins the Champions League?
The main criterion for top-tier football is when you don’t even pick up your phone. When during the match, you couldn’t care less about Telegram, Insta, or Twitter. You just sit there, glued to the screen, absolutely stunned.
That’s exactly what Aston Villa’s match was like today. No exaggeration—pure thrill, intense, adrenaline-pumping. Total football suspense from the first minute to the last.
Mad respect to Villa for an incredible performance. They came so close to pulling off another sensation!
That’s exactly what Aston Villa’s match was like today. No exaggeration—pure thrill, intense, adrenaline-pumping. Total football suspense from the first minute to the last.
Mad respect to Villa for an incredible performance. They came so close to pulling off another sensation!
Aston Villa did it, now waiting for Real👀
In terms of build-up efficiency, Manchester United doesn’t stand out even among Premier League mid-table teams. In fact, they lose possession in the build-up more often than anyone except Crystal Palace.
One of Ruben Amorim’s key ideas in the early phases of possession is pushing a central defender into midfield. In theory, this creates a numerical advantage in the center, disrupts the opponent’s press, and frees up space for the goalkeeper to get involved.
In practice, though, these reshuffles often lead to odd player combinations. Today, for instance, Lindelof and Ugarte were the “double pivot.” In such setups, the team tends to avoid the center, leaning on wing combinations or long balls instead.
The entire first half, United struggled under pressure and resorted to aimless clearances. A perfect setup for physically dominant teams like Newcastle.
One of Ruben Amorim’s key ideas in the early phases of possession is pushing a central defender into midfield. In theory, this creates a numerical advantage in the center, disrupts the opponent’s press, and frees up space for the goalkeeper to get involved.
In practice, though, these reshuffles often lead to odd player combinations. Today, for instance, Lindelof and Ugarte were the “double pivot.” In such setups, the team tends to avoid the center, leaning on wing combinations or long balls instead.
The entire first half, United struggled under pressure and resorted to aimless clearances. A perfect setup for physically dominant teams like Newcastle.
Let’s keep marveling at Raphinha—here are two more impressive stats:
1. Raphinha’s last ten Champions League games: only one without a goal or assist, and in four, he scored and assisted.
2. Right now, Raphinha’s at 12+7 in the UCL: I’ve already said he’s matched Messi and is chasing Ronaldo (UCL record: 22 goal+assist points in a season). To tie it, he needs three more contributions—or four to set a new record—with three games left (you don’t really believe in a Dortmund comeback, do you?).
But he’s already broken a purely Brazilian record: yesterday’s 2+1 surpassed Roberto Firmino, making 2024/25 the most productive UCL season for a Brazilian. He’s left Kaká, Neymar, and Ronaldinho behind.
Insane!
1. Raphinha’s last ten Champions League games: only one without a goal or assist, and in four, he scored and assisted.
2. Right now, Raphinha’s at 12+7 in the UCL: I’ve already said he’s matched Messi and is chasing Ronaldo (UCL record: 22 goal+assist points in a season). To tie it, he needs three more contributions—or four to set a new record—with three games left (you don’t really believe in a Dortmund comeback, do you?).
But he’s already broken a purely Brazilian record: yesterday’s 2+1 surpassed Roberto Firmino, making 2024/25 the most productive UCL season for a Brazilian. He’s left Kaká, Neymar, and Ronaldinho behind.
Insane!
19 goal contributions in the 2024/25 UCL 🤯
Raphinha has matched Messi’s record for goals+assists in a single season, and there’s still at least the return leg against Dortmund and the semifinals to go.
Raphinha has matched Messi’s record for goals+assists in a single season, and there’s still at least the return leg against Dortmund and the semifinals to go.
Declan Rice’s second free-kick shot was rated at 0.97 xGOT, meaning Thibaut Courtois had a measly 3% chance of saving it for Real Madrid.
For reference, xGOT doesn’t measure the position the shot was taken from, but where the ball ended up.
And if it’s flying into the top corner with that power and precision—forget it, doesn’t matter who’s in goal. Neuer, Buffon, Courtois, whoever.
For reference, xGOT doesn’t measure the position the shot was taken from, but where the ball ended up.
And if it’s flying into the top corner with that power and precision—forget it, doesn’t matter who’s in goal. Neuer, Buffon, Courtois, whoever.
Arsenal fans can’t believe what’s happening at the Emirates either, so after the third goal, they’re chanting, “You’re Tottenham in disguise.”
Another funny penalty in England — of course, it’s against Arsenal.
The Everton striker is grappling with the defender, using his hands. I’d even say he’s the one applying more pressure than the defender.
In situations like this, when both players are using their arms, referees usually either call it in favor of the defense or let play continue. But here, the ref confidently points to the spot.
And obviously, VAR in England doesn’t get involved in these kinds of moments.
A ridiculous penalty, honestly.
The Everton striker is grappling with the defender, using his hands. I’d even say he’s the one applying more pressure than the defender.
In situations like this, when both players are using their arms, referees usually either call it in favor of the defense or let play continue. But here, the ref confidently points to the spot.
And obviously, VAR in England doesn’t get involved in these kinds of moments.
A ridiculous penalty, honestly.
People have stopped believing in Arsenal winning the Premier League and stopped posting here — welcome back! @sanchitram.eth 😁
An unnecessary statistical fact that nobody asked for.
Marcus Rashford is in the top 50 Premier League goalscorers of all time – he has scored more than Bergkamp and Hazard.
Next up: Giroud and Solskjaer.
Marcus Rashford is in the top 50 Premier League goalscorers of all time – he has scored more than Bergkamp and Hazard.
Next up: Giroud and Solskjaer.
I was digging through the numbers and found out that Brentford’s matches this season have the fewest fouls on average—just 16.5 per game. Both Brentford and their opponents commit very few fouls. Man City (17 fouls per game) and Freiburg (18) also have fairly “gentlemanly” matches.
The most physical games? Bologna and Getafe, with 30 fouls per match combined, while Alavés isn’t far behind with 29.
As for yellow cards, Getafe leads the way—as they have for several seasons—averaging 3.5 per game. And guess who’s right behind them? Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s team ranks third for yellow cards per match (2.85), just like last season under a different coach.
The most disciplined side? PSG, with only 1.15 yellow cards per game and zero reds. Napoli is right there with them—no reds and just 1.2 yellows per match.
The most physical games? Bologna and Getafe, with 30 fouls per match combined, while Alavés isn’t far behind with 29.
As for yellow cards, Getafe leads the way—as they have for several seasons—averaging 3.5 per game. And guess who’s right behind them? Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s team ranks third for yellow cards per match (2.85), just like last season under a different coach.
The most disciplined side? PSG, with only 1.15 yellow cards per game and zero reds. Napoli is right there with them—no reds and just 1.2 yellows per match.
And the best assist providers in football history:
🇦🇷 Messi – 380 assists in official matches
🇭🇺🇪🇦 Puskás – 354
🇳🇱 Cruyff – 353
🇧🇷 Pelé – 319
🇧🇪 De Bruyne – 307
🇷🇸 Tadić – 293
🇳🇱 Lenstra – 290
🇦🇷 Di María – 284
🇵🇹 Figo – 283
🇵🇹 Ronaldo – 282
🏴 Giggs – 280
🏴 Beckham – 279
A year ago, it seemed like De Bruyne had a great chance to become the best assist provider in football history, but now it’s almost certain he won’t catch Messi.
🇦🇷 Messi – 380 assists in official matches
🇭🇺🇪🇦 Puskás – 354
🇳🇱 Cruyff – 353
🇧🇷 Pelé – 319
🇧🇪 De Bruyne – 307
🇷🇸 Tadić – 293
🇳🇱 Lenstra – 290
🇦🇷 Di María – 284
🇵🇹 Figo – 283
🇵🇹 Ronaldo – 282
🏴 Giggs – 280
🏴 Beckham – 279
A year ago, it seemed like De Bruyne had a great chance to become the best assist provider in football history, but now it’s almost certain he won’t catch Messi.
The Croatian national team has played 367 matches in its history.
Luka Modrić has played in 186 of them – that’s more than half!
Luka Modrić has played in 186 of them – that’s more than half!
Who has the fluffiest attack in the Premier League this season?
No options - Southampton: a minus 7.35 difference between actual and expected goals for the attacking players. 9 goals in 29 rounds - it's not even a crisis, it's a diagnosis. A well-deserved bottom of the table.
And in second to last place is Chelsea with a minus 6.23 xG. Yet, after the head-to-head match, Mikel Arteta stated: "Chelsea is the best attacking team in the Premier League."
It looks like a fat trolling from the Spaniard. Especially funny if you open the match statistics: only 2 shots on target for David Raya and a pathetic 0.29 xG.
No options - Southampton: a minus 7.35 difference between actual and expected goals for the attacking players. 9 goals in 29 rounds - it's not even a crisis, it's a diagnosis. A well-deserved bottom of the table.
And in second to last place is Chelsea with a minus 6.23 xG. Yet, after the head-to-head match, Mikel Arteta stated: "Chelsea is the best attacking team in the Premier League."
It looks like a fat trolling from the Spaniard. Especially funny if you open the match statistics: only 2 shots on target for David Raya and a pathetic 0.29 xG.
