Atletico, who are third in La Liga and into the last 16 of the Champions League, beat Barcelona 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup earlier this month and held Real Madrid to a draw in the competition's final before losing on penalties. But Saul expressed concern about his side's recent performances against smaller teams, less than a week after they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at struggling Eibar.
Home form got them through in the last 32 against Sporting Lisbon. The away leg was lost 3-1 and it took a last minute goal in the home leg to take the tie into extra time. A 119th minute goal eventually took them into the next round and they will be looking for a similar home performance in this game.
Clubs voted to end the League Two campaign immediately on 15 May, also proposing that no team should be relegated to the National League. However, with the EFL including relegation in its framework for curtailing a season early, Stevenage would go down from League Two as it stands. Swindon, Crewe and Plymouth would be automatically promoted to League One. How the League One season will end has yet to be decided, although the EFL's confirmation that only 12 of the 23 clubs need to be in favour of finishing it early could be significant.
Limited penalty area drama is something Blades’ fans are fully familiar with. Under 2.5 goals were registered in eight of the Blades' last 10 fixtures, and in total, Sheffield United averaged just 1.0 goal per 90 minutes during the same period.
In Portugal, we expect Santa Clara to face one another with Portimonense for a Primera Liga match which will be held at Estadio de Sao Miguel stadium, Ponta Delgada city. In the table, Santa Clara takes position 8 with 34 points after playing 26 matches while Portimonense takes position 17 with 20 points after playing 26 matches.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has been charged by the Football Association over a post on social media about coronavirus. Alli, 23, put a video on Snapchat in which he joked about the outbreak and appeared to mock an Asian man. He later deleted the post and released a new video on Chinese social media platform Weibo to apologise, saying: "I let myself down and the club. He has been charged with misconduct for an aggravated breach of FA Rule E3.
They have come through a packed December and New year schedule and won every single match. There a few superlatives left to describe this side, but those ‘Invincibles’ from the capital are very much in Liverpool’s sight. MAN OF THE MATCH Sadio Mane. Does this man not need a break? He went from the Champions League final to the Africa Cup of Nations, and straight back into this season.
Writing in his column in the Times, the former England captain said: "The rest of sport - tennis, Formula 1, rugby, golf, football in other countries - was closing down and we were being told to carry on. I think a lot of footballers were wondering, 'Is it something to do with money being involved in this?'. Why did we wait until Friday? Why did it take Mikel Arteta [Arsenal manager] to get ill for the game in England to do the right thing? "After the emergency meeting, at last the right decision was made - until then it almost felt like footballers in England were being treated like guinea pigs.
I'm a big believer in the two new signings from Oxford [Shandon Baptiste and Tariq Fosu] but it was such an intense game and different to other Championship games. Not that they're not intense, but it's about the style of play from Leeds. I think we went toe-to-toe. It was an even game, I'd have liked us to have more of the ball and be better on the ball, but we weren't today. Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa told BBC Radio Leeds:"Kiko [Casilla] doesn't need a word [from Bielsa after the error], I always support him with his decisions.
Dortmund are fourth on 30 points, four points behind leaders RB Leipzig who host Augsburg on Saturday when third-placed Bayern Munich, also on 30, welcome VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in second spot on 34 visit Hertha Berlin. The league breaks after this weekend's matches and resumes on Jan.
Only Real Madrid have lost fewer league games this season than Atletico, but their 13 draws have cost them a shot at the title. They are currently 13 points behind Real. Barca, though, still have a chance of retaining the crown they have won for the two previous seasons, to cap what has been a difficult season. There have been reports of a rift between coach Quique Setien and some of the club's prominent players.
Burton vs Southend predictions for Tuesday's League One fixture at Pirelli Stadium. Can the visitors end their terrible record on the road in this clash? Read on for our free League One predictions and match preview.
Mourinho and PogbaGetty Images The question: What role does Paul Pogba play? If you put everything else about Paul Pogba to one side there is still one great misunderstanding about Pogba and that is, at the age of 27, where he does he play best on the pitch? What is the role of Paul Pogba? So far in his career his positional flexibility has become a paradoxical limit for Pogba.
What do their run-ins look like, who is likely to qualify and who could meet in effectively a Champions League play-off? With only three games to go BBC Sport thought it was time we checked things out. Champions League Third and fourth place qualify for the Champions League (unless English teams win both European competitions and finish outside the top four), with Liverpool and Manchester City have sealed the top two placesPremier League champions Liverpool and Manchester City have already booked their place in next season's Champions League.
Posted at 70' Corner, Sport-Club Freiburg. Conceded by Roman Bürki. Posted at 70' Attempt saved. Vincenzo Grifo (Sport-Club Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. SubstitutionPosted at 70' Substitution, Sport-Club Freiburg. Lucas Höler replaces Roland Sallai. Posted at 69' Foul by Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund). Posted at 69' Roland Sallai (Sport-Club Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Frankfurt have conceded at least three goals in their last five Bundesliga matches. Wolfsburg have won four of their last six matches against Frankfurt. Frankfurt have conceded at least four goals in their last three away Bundesliga matches. Wolfsburg have won two of their last three Bundesliga matches.
here is a super important match for the European Cup qualification in Portuguese championship. I think famalicao has already proven itself during the season against Benfica and Porto and all the big ones. Famalicao was able to qualify for the premier league last year thanks to the 2nd place and convinced there in the first season. with 43 points after 26 matches they are on a sensational 5th place. The team never had anything to do with the relegation and the big goal of maintaining the top flight survival has already been achieved. They have proved against big teams and here they can pull something good too.
Playing at home has been a problem for La Viola, who've won none of their last three Stadio Artemio Franchi, two of which they've lost, and who've won only two out of seven on their own patch this term. They've scored a reasonable eight goals in seven home games, which is perhaps the biggest problem. A total of nine against isn't too bad, though it looks worse next to only eight scored.
Ter Stegen got caught underneath a corner kick. GOAL! Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona: It's a great start to the match by La Real and they have taken the lead! Oyarzabal steps up to the 12-yard mark, watches Ter Stegen dive one way and puts his spot kick into the opposite corner of the net. Very cool penalty from the youngster.
With Harry Kane out until April, England manager Gareth Southgate will be reassured by the sight of Rashford, still only 22, playing with such confidence and freedom. PEARSON SHOWS VALUE OF GETTING BASICS RIGHT The way Watford have chopped and changed managers in recent seasons means it might be more by accident than design, but hiring Nigel Pearson is beginning to look like a masterstroke.
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Halsey said: "We've seen 21 or 22 goals ruled out through offside, but some of them have got to be given as goals because fans are paying a lot of money to watch. We don't want to see them ruled out for a toenail or hair. They are goals, and if it's taking so long to judge then you go with the on-field referee. We know technology isn't 100%, so where are they drawing these lines? They've been consistent, but it doesn't make it right.
Amstetten will against Salzburg in match Austrian Cup. My prediction this match could be the end score is over 4.5 goals due to Salzburg very more strong rather than Amstetten. Moreover Salzburg have great forward like as Hwang Hee Can and Smail Prevljak. Moreover Amstetten only play in 2nd division Austria League. Surely this match will be different from both team. Meanwhile Amstetten have great result on last 5 match in International friendly, I think they still can't defeat Salzburg due to Salzburg more strong rather than Amstetten. Moreover Salzburg have average to make score 6 goals on last 5 match in International friendly. Surely this match can be the end score is over 4.5 goals.
He came close to joining Real Madrid in 2015 but has been a regular since - making more than 300 Premier League appearances and signing a new contract to stay with the club until 2023 last September. The BBC Match of the Day pundits do believe, however, that his future at Old Trafford is in doubt. He's unrecognisable from the keeper who won four player of the year awards," said former United defender Phil Neville.
The festive period in English football is notoriously brutal and as one of the most decorated players in his country’s history Lampard is no stranger to its relentlessness. Frank LampardGetty Images But right now he must feel as if he’s taking one gut punch after another. In the last 31 days Chelsea have played eight matches.
Full TimeSecond Half ends, Everton 1, Bournemouth 3. Post updateBernard (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing. Post updateFoul by Harry Wilson (Bournemouth). Post updateAttempt missed. Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Callum Wilson. Post updateDominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Post updateFoul by Jefferson Lerma (Bournemouth).
In the last 4 meetings with Bologna at home, Sampdoria have won. However, when welcoming Bologna in the round 28 of Serie A tonight, it is likely that Sampdoria will not be able to get three points. The reason for the bad performance in recent times.
Two male West Ham fans were arrested on suspicion of making homophobic gestures. One male (also a West Ham fan) was arrested on suspicion of common assault. They were taken to east London police stations where they were subsequently released under investigation. Enquiries continue. West Ham said the fans would be banned for life if found guilty of discriminatory behaviour.
Media playback is not supported on this device Southampton 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Hasenhuttl praises 'confident' Ings' 'fantastic goal' And Ings' goal brought back memories of Paul Gascoigne's famous strike against Scotland in Euro 96, with the striker touching a long pass from Jack Stephens over Alderweireld before allowing the ball to bounce up invitingly for the 27-year-old to score his 13th league goal of the season.
They will want to beat Deeney on Sunday, just to shut him up - although he had a point at the time. They could end up relegating him too. I just think Watford are shot now, after Nigel Pearson's departure last week. This is a huge game for them, but they go into it at rock bottom. Lawro's prediction: 2-0James' prediction: I live in Islington and I have a small affinity for the Gunners - I come from Hertfordshire and I knew a lot of Arsenal fans there too.
Maidenhead United lost 2-1 away at Boreham Wood last time out and have now failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions, while Woking were held to a goalless draw at home by Halifax Town and sit one point outside the playoff places.
Hello everyone. Today is going to be a very exciting football match. Two teams are facing each other in this Liga MX match in Mexico: Club America vs. Cruz Azul. Club America is 3th on the table with 18 points from 9 played matches. In last match they won 3:0 vs Atlanta Utd. Cruz Azul is second on the table with 19 points. They won last 5 matches in a row. In last match they won 4:2 vs Tijuana. I find it interesting to place a bet on over 2.5 goals in this match to the odds of 1.85. Good Luck!
Istra 1961 is going to face Inter Zapresic. The hosts of this match are in the 8th place in the league standings and they have to win this match against Inter Zapresic which is the worst team. The hosts won only 3 matches at home in this season but against Zapresic they should easily win. The visitors lost 8 games of 14 and conceded 28 goals. I think that the visitors will concede many goals here against Istra. The hosts lost two matches in a row but they played not bad and that's why I pick them to win this match
I always say the perfect preparation should be going out for the evening, having a few drinks, and then a boating trip. Off to a winning start Davie Hay crosses the ball in the opening victory for Scotland14 June, Dortmund. Scotland 2-0 ZaireWith world champions Brazil drawing 0-0 with Yugoslavia the previous day, Scotland's win over the inexperienced Africans - with goals from Jordan and Peter Lorimer - took them top of group two.
The home team have lost only once in their past 10 home matches they are a team who wins often at home and not many of their matches are draws. They look to be in better form with the away team losing some of their most recent matches in football. Also the away team have not had much success at this ground in recent times it has been a very long time since they have come here and actually won a match of football. Can see them losing this match but will take the double chance on the handicap to be safe.
Dinamo Zagreb v Triglav live match 10 January 2024 - Art Doers 11 hours ago — Dinamo Zagreb vs Triglav live score (watch full match replay and shows) starts on 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 UTC time at TBC stadium in Club ...
Player contracts, some of which end in June, could be an issue although world governing body FIFA has said it is looking into possible 'dispensations'. Video - Wiggins podcast: 'Frightening' coronavirus impact on cycling11:17 On Wednesday, the EFL, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, said it is aiming to complete the current season and has put in place a £50 million fund to help with the impact of the coronavirus on smaller clubs who will be hit financially by the loss of matchday revenue.
The Premier League and EFL have both said their priority is to finish the current campaign before looking to next season. However, with the 2019/20 season likely to run into the summer that would mean a late start to the 2020/21 campaign and potential fixture congestion. The Daily Mirror report that losing one or both of the domestic cups for a season could be an option to free up space on the schedule.
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Dinamo Zagreb v Triglav Betting Odds 4 hours ago — Match Result · The Draw, Triglav. 1.14, 6.00 ; Both Teams to Score Markets. Yes, No · 2.00, 1.73 ; 1st Half Result · Draw, Triglav. 1.57, 2.80
It's harder to get into squads now unless they work hard because the game's changing and so many people want to play in the WSL. England will host the UEFA Women's EURO finals in July 2021. Fans will be able to see some of the world's best players in action as 31 matches are played at venues across the country during the three and a half weeks of the tournament.
To whet the appetite, here's Real boss Zinedine Zidane declaring his "love" for PSG's Kylian Mbappe. Video - Zinedine Zidane: 'I am in love with Kylian Mbappe'00:33 19:00 - Farewell. Aston Villa v Newcastle! We're going to leave you in the capable hands of Oli Gent, who is on live text duty for Aston Villa's clash with Newcastle United.
SubstitutionPosted at 79' Substitution, Newcastle United. Andy Carroll replaces Joelinton. Posted at 76' Attempt saved. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leander Dendoncker. Posted at 75' Foul by Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
Boavista have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions and Benfica have won four of their last six matches in league and cup, while the hosts have only failed to score in two of their last six matches and the visitors have scored in all of their last six matches.
