Man United show grit vs. Liverpool, Bayern lose again, Athletic Club’s Copa joy: Marcotti recaps the weekend

It’s early April, and the fun keeps coming in European soccer as we follow all the title races and Champions League chases to their conclusion. The big game of the weekend saw Man United damage Liverpool’s title hopes with a gritty home draw over their high-flying rivals. In Germany’s Bundesliga, Bayern Munich’s latest stumble means … Read more

Man United show grit vs. Liverpool, Bayern lose again, Athletic Club’s Copa joy: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCApr 8, 2024, 11:07 AM ET It’s early April, and the fun keeps coming in European soccer as we follow all the title races and Champions League chases to their conclusion. The big game of the weekend saw Man United damage Liverpool’s title hopes with a gritty home draw over … Read more

Arsenal’s plan works at Man City, Bayern’s bad week gets worse: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCApr 1, 2024, 11:55 AM ET The first weekend of club football after the international break always entertains, and this European weekend was no different as we got a string of big, decisive results in the big leagues. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal frustrated Manchester City and Pep Guardiola in a gritty … Read more

Liverpool will rue Man City draw, Vinicius must calm down, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Happy Monday! This weekend in European soccer was full of entertainment, high drama and storylines galore. We had Liverpool (minus an array of stars) force Man City to bunker down and protect the 1-1 draw in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash, while Arsenal’s late win over Brentford ensures we have a three-team Premier League title race. (Buckle … Read more

Liverpool will rue Man City draw, Vinicius must calm down, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Happy Monday! This weekend in European soccer was full of entertainment, high drama and storylines galore. We had Liverpool (minus an array of stars) force Man City to bunker down and protect the 1-1 draw in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash, while Arsenal’s late win over Brentford ensures we have a three-team Premier League title race. (Buckle … Read more

Liverpool’s ‘special’ trophy, Modric’s Madrid magic, more woe for Man United: Marcotti recaps the weekend

What a weekend! European soccer was the gift that kept giving over a thrilling two-day span in which title hopes were boosted, the Carabao Cup was won (by Liverpool, over Chelsea), Luka Modric turned back the clock with a vital goal for Real Madrid and Man United felt more woe at the hands of Fulham, … Read more