This Gonzalo Higuain first goal v Spurs saw Juve take an early read in the two sides’ Round of 16 Champions League clash in Turin on 13 February, 2018. Higuain’s goal v Tottenham came in the 2nd minute of the game- fantastic finish from the free kick, but the Argentine was perhaps offside. Higuain went on to score another goal in this clash before Spurs came from behind to draw 2-2
Month: February 2018
Referee Exchange between leagues- France and Switzerland 2018
France and Switzerland have agreed to an “exchange of referees” for this weekend’s round of league clashes that will see a French official take charge of a Swiss Super League clash, and a Swiss referee to in turn officiate a French Ligue 1 top flight clash. For this weekend, the programme is set to involve … Read more
The world’s most expensive player vs the world’s best- Neymar v Ronaldo in European showdown
The world’s best footballer will square off against the world’s most expensive player when Real Madrid and PSG lock horns in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. The Ronaldo v Neymar clash is one of many sub plots in this intriguing clash between Zinedine Zidane’s defending champions and Unai Emery’s league leaders.
PSG topped their group ahead of Bayern Munich, which would ordinarily have meant an “easy” opponent in the Round of 16, but the Parisians have perhaps got the toughest draw of them all in the form of Real Madrid, winners of the last two editions of the tournament and the first team to defend their European crown. Zinedine Zidane’s side have struggled domestically this season but have started to click into gear in recent weeks. They’re also the reigning World champions, having won the Club World Cup two months ago