It has been some time since the beginning of 2025, yet Liverpool has yet to secure their first victory, marking a significant failure for Slot in 2025. After drawing with Manchester United in the double red derby and losing away to Tottenham in the League Cup, it is understandable that Liverpool did not manage to take all three points as they did not have the advantage of time and place. However, what truly concerns Liverpool is the renewals of Arnold and Salah. If these two matters are not resolved quickly, Liverpool may experience a period of adjustment over the next few seasons, and the team will also need to find a successor for Van Dijk, who is getting older. According to foreign media reports, Van Dijk's renewal has been completed and only awaits an official announcement. As the dual captain of Liverpool and the Netherlands, Van Dijk possesses excellent physical fitness and maintains a high attendance rate. His renewal ensures that Liverpool will not need to introduce a starting center-back for the next 2-3 years and also guarantees that the team's defensive quality will not fall too low. During Klopp's early tenure at Liverpool, the team's defense was quite poor, and the squad depth was insufficient for multi-front battles. It was not until Van Dijk arrived that Liverpool could maintain a top position in the league year after year. Van Dijk has now been with Liverpool for seven years, during which he has hardly missed any games, serving as a reliable pillar of Liverpool's defense. At the same time, his…

Can Bayer Leverkusen really win the Bundesliga title and end Bayern Munich's more than ten-year reign on the "Iron Throne"? After Borussia Dortmund lost 2-3 at home to Leverkusen, this question has not only been put on the table but also seen by many as the biggest suspense of the Bundesliga this season. With a 9-game winning streak, sharp offense, tougher defense, and Alonso gradually finding his footing as coach... With so many "good cards," can Leverkusen take the championship with one mighty push? But at the same time, Bayern is not without its trump cards. The narrow gap of 1 point makes this chase for the championship full of excitement, and the slump of Dortmund makes this battle for hegemony particularly lively. If there were still doubts about Leverkusen's strength at the beginning of the season, then this recent 9-game winning streak has directly silenced those voices. Especially in this match against Dortmund, from suppressing the opponent to finally securing victory, Leverkusen gave people hope of the return of a king. From the strong advancement in the DFB-Pokal to the friendly match victory over Inter Milan, and then to the league victories, their record speaks for itself: This team is no longer a second-rate squad that "drops the ball at critical moments," but rather a dagger sharpened to perfection. Looking at the players' performances, it's truly a sight that makes you exclaim "delicious" while watching. Hickey is the brightest among them. Not only did he score a crucial goal in the game, but he also frequently created threatening opportunities,…

On January 13th at 1:39 AM Beijing time, the Spanish Super Cup final was originally expected to be a closely matched duel. However, Barcelona gradually turned the national derby into a one-sided affair after being struck by Mbappe's lightning-fast goal. In just 33 minutes, they scored four consecutive goals to achieve a 4-1 lead. Despite goalkeeper Szczesny receiving a red card in the second half, Barcelona ultimately won 5-2 against Real Madrid, securing their first title of the season and winning the Spanish Super Cup for the 15th time in their history. Following Barcelona's reversal of Real Madrid and capturing their first title of the season, there were four incredible moments and two undeniable facts. Four incredible moments: Prior to this match, Real Madrid had achieved a five-game winning streak across all competitions, scoring a total of 17 goals with a fierce attacking power. However, facing Barcelona, they were unexpectedly overwhelmed, especially after Mbappe's solo goal, which led to an incredible collapse of Real Madrid's defense. According to statistics, this is the first time in Real Madrid's history that they have conceded four goals in the first half of an official match final. They went on to concede another goal in the second half, making it the seventh time this century that Real Madrid has conceded five or more goals in a single match, with four of those instances occurring against Barcelona. Last year's 4-0 victory in La Liga and this year's 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cup saw Barcelona's front three score in both matches. Rafinha, in particular,…

Barcelona's ten-man comeback victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, a fusion of Spanish tiki-taka and German wingers, with Flick as the mastermind! Half a bottle of Lafite, in the last game against Real Madrid, Barcelona sent out half a bottle of Lafite, and today they took out the remaining half bottle to entertain guests. And it was generous, finishing it off in the first half. After Mbappe scored the first goal, Barcelona sent out half a bottle of Lafite like a flood. Rafinha also missed several golden opportunities. The Barcelona team coached by Flick is fearless, a hybrid of Spanish tiki-taka and German wingers. There are also echoes of Liverpool in the Premier League. Real Madrid's dominance seems to have been put away, with fans describing it as Real Madrid conquering the world like a man, while Barcelona conquers Real Madrid like a woman. A mother tiger is very fierce towards a male tiger who approaches her territory trying to court her. The roar of the river east lion is a famous anecdote. Su Zizhan's good friend Chen Zao was hospitable, and whenever guests visited, he would let song and dance entertainers entertain them, making it very lively. His wife Liu Shi was very jealous and powerful, and whenever Chen Zao let his concubines accompany the guests for drinks, Liu Shi would become furious with jealousy, knocking on the wall with a stick next door, and the guests would quickly leave to avoid getting caught up in the trouble. Su Zizhan's "Letter to Wu Deren and a…

At 3 a.m. Beijing time on January 13th, the Spanish Super Cup final officially kicked off between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Below is a brief review of the match. In the 5th minute of the first half, Mbappe broke into the penalty area from the right flank and scored with a powerful shot from a tight angle, making it 1-0 for Real Madrid to achieve a dream start. In the 22nd minute, Lewandowski made a through pass, and Yamal cut inside the penalty area and took a cold shot, leveling the score at 1-1 for Barcelona. At 17 years and 183 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in the Spanish Super Cup final. In the 36th minute, Gavi was brought down in the penalty area by Camavinga, and the referee awarded a penalty. Lewandowski converted the penalty, making it 2-1 for Barcelona to take the lead. Lewandowski has played 27 games for Barcelona this season in all competitions, scoring 29 goals. In the 39th minute, Kounde made a precise long pass into the penalty area, and Rafinha headed the ball into the net, extending the score to 3-1 for Barcelona. In the 10th minute of first-half stoppage time, Real Madrid's tactical corner kick was intercepted, and Barcelona launched a quick counterattack. Rafinha set up the play, and Balde scored with a low shot into the net, making it 4-1. In the 48th minute of the second half, Szczesny launched a long ball, and Casado made a direct pass. Rafinha galloped forward, broke through to the penalty area,…

In the semi-finals of this season's Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid and Barcelona defeated their respective opponents to meet in the final. In the first leg of the Spanish national derby in the season, the Galacticos suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Now, facing each other again, the goal of the Real Madrid players was only one: to seek revenge and win the championship. After the start of the match, Mbappe helped Real Madrid get off to a dream start, but then Barcelona launched a massacre mode, eventually washing away the Galaxy Battleship with a 5-2 victory and winning the Spanish Super Cup championship! Under Flick's tutelage, Barcelona's performance at the beginning of this season was very impressive. However, as the schedule progressed, they gradually lost their magic and gave up the top spot on the league standings. In order to continue the strong performance against Real Madrid in the previous game, Flick did not hold back at all. In the 433 formation, Szczesny guarded the goal, with Kounde, Kuba, Inigo, and Balde forming the defense, Gavi, Casado, and Pedri taking charge of the midfield, and Amal, Lewandowski, and Rafinha forming the attacking trident. In stark contrast to Barcelona's high start and low finish, Real Madrid's overall performance has improved significantly after Mbappe gradually integrated into the team system. In order to avenge the previous defeat, Ancelotti also adopted the 4231 system in this championship battle. The starting goalkeeper was Courtois, with Mendy, Rudiger, Tchouameni, and Vazquez forming the defense, Camavinga and Valverde…

This season in European football, at first glance, it seems that the "big club monopoly" of previous years has not been shaken. However, upon closer observation, one can discover that some smaller clubs are quietly making their presence felt, causing quite a stir. Especially in Serie A, Atalanta - once considered a "dark horse" - is making an extraordinary impact, challenging the status of the traditional top three. After 16 rounds in Serie A, they have firmly secured the top spot, surpassing traditional powerhouses Inter Milan, Juventus, and Milan. Although the season is not yet halfway through, the rise of this non-traditional powerhouse cannot help but make people wonder: could a miracle greater than Bayer Leverkusen's championship be born? Looking back to last year, Leverkusen broke Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, winning their first-ever Bundesliga title, becoming a pleasant surprise in European football. If Leverkusen's championship brought us a long-awaited shock, then if Atalanta were to win the Serie A title this season, it would be an even more shocking football revolution. After all, compared to Leverkusen, Atalanta's historical background is clearly more "ordinary," and the difficulty of their championship is even greater than last season's pharmaceutical factory. Atalanta's rise is rooted in profound tactical foundations. As a regular mid-table team in Serie A, over the past few seasons, Atalanta has steadily improved under the Giggio tactical system, especially with their eye-catching performance in attack. Coach Gasperini's highly offensive approach makes the team both creative and efficient in attack. Although the team's overall lineup does not have the depth…

Zinedine Zidane, known as "Emperor Zidane," has a profound meaning behind his nickname. Since he took over Real Madrid, the feat of winning three consecutive Champions League titles remains awe-inspiring to this day. Whether it's his calm tactical deployment or his bold on-site command, he has shown an unprecedented magic, an aura of invincibility, which can be called a "master of football metaphysics." However, it must be said that Zidane's period of glory was not without its cost. In fact, one could say that he left with great decisiveness and caution, never rushing back to the coaching bench. From the moment he left Real Madrid on May 27, 2021, more than 1300 days have passed until today. Although he seems to be living a leisurely life, in reality, he has turned down invitations from more than one top club. Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Juventus - almost all major clubs have tried to recruit him. Yet Zidane is very clear; his goal has long been set, with only two choices in his heart - returning to Real Madrid or coaching the French national team. Some may ask, what exactly is Zidane waiting for? Is it really because of a lack of coaching experience? To some extent, he does not have the "sharpness" in coaching experience, but this does not hinder his unparalleled authority in the locker room. You should know that players are willing to dedicate themselves to Zidane, not only because he was once a legend on the field, but also because of his innate leadership qualities. A…

After half a season of suffering, Spanish star Olmo finally completed his registration and managed to obtain the qualification to play for Barcelona. Due to the insistence of La Liga not allowing Barcelona to register Olmo, the Catalan giants had to seek help from the Spanish Higher Sports Council, bypassing La Liga to obtain temporary registration qualifications for Olmo. This gave Barcelona and Olmo some breathing space, although the fundamental problems of Barcelona have not been resolved, and their relationship with La Liga is quite delicate. La Liga's Tebas is very dissatisfied with the intervention of the Spanish Higher Sports Council and the temporary registration qualifications given to Olmo and others. He believes that everyone should consider Barcelona's financial control mechanism instead of ignoring it and meeting any requirements. Moreover, it is widely rumored throughout La Liga and even the world football community that Barcelona's Spanish internationals played a significant role in Olmo's registration, with reports suggesting that they would collectively withdraw from the Spanish national team if Olmo was not registered. If this were true, the matter would be very serious. Just before Olmo's temporary registration, Spain's well-known "As Newspaper" exposed this incident. Since there are many Spanish internationals in Barcelona's squad, who are also core players, and Olmo himself is a mainstay of the Spanish team, this matter caused a huge stir after being exposed, and then Olmo was allowed to be temporarily registered. After Barcelona's midfielder successfully completed his registration, Spanish international Pedri clarified the rumors, stating that it is not true that Spanish internationals threatened to…

In the world of football, every confrontation has the potential to become a legend. However, Pep Guardiola, the tactical master, experienced an unprecedented challenge in a crucial Premier League match. The clash between Manchester City and Manchester United was not only a passionate derby but also a significant test for Guardiola's coaching career. At the Etihad Stadium, the match between Manchester City and Manchester United was filled with tension and anticipation. With Liverpool drawing in this round, City saw hope for a comeback, but failure to win would mean a barren season for Guardiola's team. In this context, Guardiola's tactical choices were particularly important. He insisted on using Walker, who was in poor form, and after Rodri's season-ending injury, tactical adjustments became even more critical. The start of the game was not smooth for City. Despite United failing to take a shot or touch the ball in the penalty area in the first 25 minutes, City's defense was breached by Gvardiol's header in the 36th minute. United only began to act after falling behind, but it wasn't until the 62nd minute of the second half that Diallo's header was saved by Ederson, marking United's first shot on target. Guardiola made a bold substitution decision in the 67th minute, replacing De Bruyne, while United's coach Amorim immediately brought on three players in an attempt to change the course of the game. United had few opportunities, and City seemed to be in control. However, just as the game was about to end, a tactical blunder by Guardiola led to disastrous consequences. In…