Preview: Ajax vs. Ludogorets Razgrad Ajax already have one foot in the Europa League proper as they prepare to welcome Ludogorets Razgrad to the Johan Cruyff Arena for the second leg of their playoff on Thursday. The Dutch giants thrashed the Bulgarian champions 4-1 in the first leg, with Mohammed Kudus netting a hat-trick as a parting gift before joining West Ham United. Ajax would have anticipated a testing evening…
Preview: Turkey vs. Wales Turkey seek back-to-back wins in Euro 2024 qualifying when they welcome Wales to Samsun Stadium today. The Turks secured a last-gasp win over Latvia on Friday, while Rob Page’s men suffered a 4-2 thrashing at the hands of Armenia in Cardiff. Even though a 99th-minute penalty converted by Burak Yilmaz in a World Cup qualifier against Latvia in October 2021 gave the Crescent Stars a victory,…
Preview: Sao Tome & Principe vs. Guinea-Bissau Round five of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign sees Sao Tome & Principe lock horns against Guinea-Bissau at Estadio 24 de Setembro on Wednesday. The hosts remain without a victory after four matches, while the visitors go in search of a victory which would put them in pole position to finish as runners-up. After claiming a 1-0 win three days…
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad will head to Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening knowing that a victory would see them qualify for the 2023-24 Champions League with a game to spare. The visitors are currently fourth in the La Liga table, five points ahead of fifth-placed Villarreal, while Atletico occupy third, just one point behind second-placed Real Madrid. Atletico have already booked their spot in the group…
Preview: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Following two moments of individual brilliance at the Santiago Bernabeu, Manchester City and Real Madrid renew hostilities at the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. The teams reconvene at the Etihad on the back of a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital, but only one can now potentially end the 2022-23 season as league champions and…
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla Fresh from sealing a dramatic late victory over Villarreal, Sevilla will look to extend their unbeaten streak to seven matches when they face Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Thursday night. Thanks to a six-game unbeaten run of their own, the hosts lead Sevilla by eight points in the La Liga table, while Athletic find themselves just one point shy of the European places. Athletic…