Barcelona has actually performed quite well this season, but due to a lack of experience among these young players in the middle of the season, their results have also experienced a decline. However, Barcelona is now also seeking to strengthen their team. Among them, Barcelona suddenly launched a strong pursuit of Rashford because everyone knows that after Amorim took over Manchester United, Rashford completely fell out of favor. The new Manchester United coach is very dissatisfied with players who have problems with their attitude. Therefore, they want to use Rashford as an example and directly clean him out. So currently, Manchester United is not prepared to continue giving Rashford any opportunities. As the crown prince of Manchester United, Rashford has ultimately fallen into the result of being cleaned out. It is really sighing for the fans. But now it seems that Manchester United is also ready to handle this forward who was once valued at 100 million euros at a low price. Rashford has received high appreciation from Barcelona's coach Flick. He is very hopeful to sign Rashford as a reinforcement. In fact, when Flick coached Bayern Munich back then, he had a special preference for Rashford. Now that he can get this player at a low price, he is naturally willing to take a risk. Flick can then arrange for Rashford to play as a left winger or central midfielder, or even as a substitute for Lewandowski to play as a center forward. This signing is quite cost-effective. In fact, Rashford's abilities are still there. Now it's time for…

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In the third round of the FA Cup, Arsenal faced off against Manchester United. This match was a marketing success for the FA, generating high levels of interest, traffic, and anticipation. Despite the unexpected outcome, Arsenal's young lineup, with an average age of 24.4 years, created a storm of youth. Even with Dalot's red card and the referee's controversial bias, they managed to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, potentially leading to another season without major trophies for the Gunners. The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment! This double blow of physical and emotional intensity undoubtedly affected the Arsenal fans who stayed up late to watch the game. One might ask the loyal members who pay to watch matches: will they continue to do so next year? Arteta's tactical arrangements were problematic; the Spaniard is too obsessed with wing play. Sterling and Havertz crowded the right flank, while Martinelli and Trossard did the same on the left, creating a squeeze on ball possession. There was no one in the middle to receive passes, making crosses ineffective and lacking threat. The players lacked chemistry, and the wing play failed to produce the desired results. Arsenal's current style is too formulaic and rigid, failing to adapt to opponents or their own player's conditions. Arteta is not blameless, and calls for his dismissal are growing louder. Many fans miss the Arsenal of three years ago, a team that played with creativity and vitality, free from the pressures of winning titles or the fear of losing. At that time, discussions among fans centered…

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Can Manchester City Continue Their Winning Streak Away at Brentford on January 15, 2025?‌ At 3:30 am Beijing time on January 15th, the 21st round of the Premier League will witness a heavyweight clash as Brentford hosts Manchester City. In their first meeting this season, Manchester City narrowly defeated their opponents 2-1, and this away trip could present a significant challenge with the opponent's potential counterattack. Currently with 34 points and ranked 6th, Manchester City is only 2 points away from the Champions League zone. Although their performance was inconsistent at the start of the season, the team has recently shown a clear improvement in form. In the last two league matches, they successively overcame Chelsea and West Ham United, with the most recent 4-1 victory highlighting the team's formidable attacking power. Striker Erling Haaland currently leads the Premier League scoring chart with 16 goals, and his performance is crucial to Manchester City's victories. Additionally, the midfield organizing abilities of Foden and De Bruyne have provided strong support for the team. Brentford has accumulated 27 points this season and is ranked 11th. While their average of 1.9 goals per game on the offensive end is impressive, with Mbuemo and Wissa being key pillars, their average of 1.75 conceded goals per game on defense leaves them vulnerable against strong opponents. Notably, they have suffered defeats in their last two home games, making their home advantage less pronounced against top teams. Looking at the historical encounters between the two teams, Manchester City holds a clear advantage. In the last seven meetings with…

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After a brief winter break, the Saudi League reignited with Al-Nassr securing a 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli, marking a successful start. Mane scored twice in the match, while Cristiano Ronaldo also opened his scoring account for the new year with a penalty kick. This particular penalty kick was significant as it marked Ronaldo's 917th career goal and his 60th goal in the Saudi League, coincidentally occurring in his 60th appearance in the league. This means he averages one goal per game in the Saudi League, making him the third-fastest player in league history to reach 60 goals, with an additional 15 assists. It is also his 24th consecutive calendar year scoring goals. However, as usual, this penalty kick provided detractors with ammunition to criticize Ronaldo, claiming that he only scores from penalties. Out of his 11 league goals this season, six were from penalties, and some have even calculated that since the 2022 World Cup, 27% of his goals have been penalties. Despite the criticism, Ronaldo, who is accustomed to media scrutiny, remains unaffected. He maintains a positive attitude during training and matches, often seen smiling on the field. This resilience not only helps him stay focused but also translates into increased publicity and financial gain. In fact, he topped the football income chart in 2024 with earnings of 260 million euros, significantly ahead of others. Some question Ronaldo's contributions beyond scoring penalties. While detailed tactical analysis is beyond the scope of this article, it can be summarized that Ronaldo's mere presence on the field demands constant attention from defenders,…

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This season, Mourinho has led Fenerbahçe to great success, ranking second in the Turkish Super League. He is doing what he has always been good at, which is leading small-market teams to achieve excellent rankings. As a man who has won the Champions League twice, he is not comparable to coaches who are just blooming in the greenhouse area. Mourinho has once again proven himself in the Turkish Super League. This is already the fourth league he has switched to. When it comes to the competition for the world's number one coach, he and Guardiola are always the topics that cannot be avoided, and currently, it seems that Mourinho has taken the lead by one step over Guardiola. Because Guardiola has always coached top teams, whether it was during the Barcelona Dream Three dynasty, the prestigious Bayern Munich, or the newly emerging Manchester City in the Premier League, his teams have always had top-level players. Mourinho, on the other hand, first led the little-known team Porto to win the Champions League, then welcomed the treble at Inter Milan, followed by taking over Real Madrid, who were eliminated in the round of 16 every year in the Champions League, and then moving on to Manchester United. The teams he went to, even if they were top clubs, were in their low periods. And he helped all these teams complete their rebuilding, he is simply a genius coach. The value of Mourinho's second place in the league with Manchester United is still rising. I wonder if there is any coach now who…

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Due to Lewandowski showing signs of aging, Barcelona needs to find a suitable center forward rotation or a qualified central attacking player. Considering Barcelona's limited budget, obtaining Rashford through a loan might be a good solution. If this transfer is completed, it has the potential to benefit Barcelona, Manchester United, and Rashford in the next six months. Lewandowski's value at Barcelona extends beyond scoring goals; he also contributes significantly through his frequent withdrawals, ball control, and link-up play. Rashford possesses some ability to withdraw into midfield, although he does not typically occupy the central position, often positioning himself closer to the midfield flanks or even the wings. However, one crucial aspect is that Rashford performs well with long passes and ball distribution after withdrawing, and he can quickly return to the front line. This makes Rashford a tactically reasonable choice as a rotational option for Lewandowski. There is an issue, though: Rashford is reluctant to participate in defense. He has low efficiency in high pressing and often stands still when tracking back on the flanks. This makes it challenging for Rashford to play as Barcelona's winger or as the central striker for the full 90 minutes (without high pressing, dribbling can lead to easy turnovers). He is more likely to be used as a substitute. It's worth noting that in recent matches, Lewandowski is often substituted around the 60-70-minute mark, which has become Flick's standard practice. This provides Rashford with stable playing time and a defined role as a late-game substitute. Another important point is that Rashford's value lies in…

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"Does changing the coach really make a struggling team shine again?" This question must have been on the minds of West Ham United fans countless times after hearing that Lopetegui was sacked and Potter took over. For a team hovering near the relegation zone, changing coaches is sometimes like betting, not knowing whether it's "winning big" or "losing all hope." And for Potter, this is more like a second venture full of unknowns. The news of Lopetegui's dismissal is not surprising. As the former head coach of West Ham United, his record during this season's coaching tenure is simply disappointing - the league ranking is close to the relegation zone, and the English League Cup was eliminated early. This team with huge investment not only failed to break through but fell into deeper trouble, making people wonder if this is still the historically renowned "Hammers"? Therefore, the decision-making level of the club chose to change coaches, which is not unexpected, but this decision seems to have come somewhat hastily and with a hint of helplessness. Speaking of Lopetegui, many fans would sigh, "This guy's luck is really too bad." He has coached many top teams - the Spanish national team, Real Madrid, Porto - but the results always fall short of success. He was sacked by the Spanish team shortly before the World Cup started because news of him coaching Real Madrid leaked in advance, directly ending his national team coaching career. And when he arrived at Real Madrid, the results did not meet expectations, and he was soon fired.…

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In the final of the 2024-25 season Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid faced off against Barcelona. As the defending champions, Real Madrid had triumphed over Barcelona with a 4:1 victory the previous year and now boasted an even stronger squad, led by new summer signing Kylian Mbappe, alongside Vinicius, Bellingham, and Rodrygo, forming a formidable quartet. On the Barcelona side, the frontline was still led by Lewandowski, Rafinha, and Ilaix Moriba, with Olmo and Paul Victor, who were successfully registered on a temporary basis, waiting on the bench. Barcelona's recent form has been poor, and they have been experiencing a tumultuous period since the start of the new year, making Real Madrid the more favored team. However, it should not be forgotten that just over two months ago in the La Liga match, Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 0:4 defeat at home to Barcelona under the guidance of coach Flick, with both teams fielding similar squads to the current ones. The match started with a dream opening for Real Madrid, as their usual counter-attack saw Vinicius and Mbappe connect to score the first goal within just five minutes. However, this turned out to be the beginning of a nightmare! From the 22nd to the 48th minute, Barcelona scored five consecutive goals, leaving Real Madrid stunned once again. In the 56th minute, goalkeeper Szczesny was sent off, leaving Barcelona with one less player. Despite having an extra man, Real Madrid could only avoid a more devastating defeat. Lacking spirit, Real Madrid ultimately suffered a crushing 2:5 defeat and missed out on…

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The English Premier League is set to witness a highly anticipated clash as Liverpool hosts Manchester City at Anfield. This match is not only significant as a direct confrontation between the top two teams in the league but also marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two young coaches, Klopp and Guardiola. The outcome could have a major impact on the title race for this season. Liverpool has been one of the most outstanding teams in European football this season, leading the Premier League by a massive 8 points and achieving five consecutive victories in the Champions League. Their impressive victories include a 3-1 win over AC Milan, a 4-0 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen, and a 2-0 clean sheet against Real Madrid, all highlighting their formidable strength and excellent form. In contrast, Manchester City finds itself in a difficult situation, having gone six games without a win in all competitions and suffering four consecutive defeats in the Premier League, which is undoubtedly the biggest crisis in Guardiola's coaching career. Historically, Liverpool has had a clear advantage when playing at home against Manchester City. In the Community Shield final two years ago, Arnold opened the scoring, Salah scored from the penalty spot, and Nunez sealed the victory in stoppage time, with Liverpool winning 3-1. In the league, Liverpool has also defeated City multiple times with scores like 1-0 and 4-3, with players such as Salah and Arnold having rich experience in countering City. Anfield seems to have become a fortress that City struggles to breach. Professional data agency Opta adds more…

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On January 13th, Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, missing out on the chance to defend their title. This season, Real Madrid has already lost six games, including a 0-4 defeat against Barcelona in La Liga and another significant loss in this match. Rafinha scored twice and provided an assist, Lewandowski contributed with a goal and an assist, while Gavi and Balde also found the net for Barcelona. Real Madrid managed to score through Mbappe and Rodrygo. If not for Szczesny's red card in the 56th minute, Real Madrid might have faced an even greater defeat. The match highlighted the shortcomings of the 180 million euro star, who occupies the number 10 position but fails to organize the offense and wastes Mbappe's brilliant passes. Just past the halfway point of the season, Real Madrid has already lost six games, including being defeated twice by Barcelona, as well as losses to Lille, Milan, Liverpool, and Athletic Bilbao. Last season, Real Madrid only suffered two defeats, both against Atletico Madrid, indicating a decline in performance this season. With Real Madrid's failure to win the Spanish Super Cup final, the strengths and weaknesses of player Jude Bellingham have become evident. Many fans compare Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane, but in reality, their playing styles are quite different. During the match against Barcelona, Bellingham received a rating of only 6.6, the lowest among the four attacking players in Real Madrid's lineup, scoring lower than Mbappe and the Brazilian duo. Mbappe was the most threatening…

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