Wednesday 002 Spanish Super Cup: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Athletic Bilbao has been in excellent form recently in La Liga, with a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 36 points to rank fourth in the league table, just 2 points behind third-placed Barcelona. Notably, Athletic Bilbao has remained unbeaten in their last 15 matches, winning 11 of them, including 7 out of their last 9, demonstrating their strong competitive state and team cohesion. In their previous Spanish Super Cup match, Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 away against Logrones, forming a stark contrast with Barcelona's 4-0 home victory. However, Athletic Bilbao managed to maintain their undefeated record. Returning to play at home for this match, they will undoubtedly have a strong desire to secure a promotion spot from Barcelona, as they now have the capability to compete with Barcelona. On the other hand, Barcelona, although still occupying a top position in the league table, has shown some inconsistency in their performance. In their last 10 matches, Barcelona has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 38 points to rank third. Particularly in their recent four matches, Barcelona suffered two defeats, including losses at home to Leganes and Atletico Madrid before Christmas, reflecting that there is still room for improvement in their state adjustment. Fortunately, in their last Spanish Super Cup match, Barcelona secured a 4-0 home victory over Barbastre, ending their two-match losing streak and returning to form, with players' confidence also recovering somewhat. Looking at the records of their last 10 encounters in recent years,…

Luis Alberto Suárez, once known as the man who could pass the ball to Messi like no other, has made a remarkable comeback. This season in La Liga, he has been virtually unstoppable, scoring an impressive 8 goals in just 14 appearances. One might mistake these statistics for those of Kylian Mbappé. With such formidable attacking prowess, one wonders why he struggled so much at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League in previous years. This can be attributed to the different emphases of the two leagues. The Premier League places greater importance on explosive physical attributes and intense competition, to the point where some fans jokingly refer to it as "English roughness." On the other hand, La Liga values team coordination and technical skill, making it more favorable for technically gifted players. This explains why Suárez, who failed to shine at Tottenham, found great success after transferring to La Liga. When news broke that Suárez would miss the World Cup due to injury, there was genuine concern for the Argentine national team. Many prominent football figures claimed that his absence would deal a devastating blow to Argentina. Having watched his performance in the Copa America, it's clear that his passing ability and footwork are top-notch, giving the impression of having two Messis on the field. Suárez has experienced the highs and lows of life in recent years, but fortune still favors him. Before the North American World Cup, he has returned to a familiar league where he can play at his best. This will undoubtedly aid his journey in North…

The winter transfer window is approaching, and the European top five leagues are about to reach the halfway point of the season. In the major European football giants, some players have swept away the gloom of last season and re-proven themselves, such as Chelsea's Enzo, Mudrik, and Manchester United's Diao stars. However, many stars have experienced a cliff-like decline in performance and are likely to be kicked out by their teams. Manchester United - Rashford As a prodigy from Manchester United's youth training, Rashford holds a special place in the hearts of Manchester United fans, and he has always been one of the core players at Manchester United, with a very stable position. However, after contributing "30+9" in the 2022-2023 season, he quickly declined in the following two seasons, scoring only 7 goals this season, which does not match his high salary of 320,000 pounds. Worse still, recently, the conflict between him and head coach Amorim escalated rapidly, with the latter believing that he was not actively participating in the game and being benched for four consecutive games. The 27-year-old Rashford responded defiantly, publicly stating that he was ready to leave Manchester United and embrace new challenges. This has caused a stir, and Rashford has gradually become a marginal figure at Manchester United. The club's management has also decided to clean up Rashford and warned other players within the team that if they do not train hard and pay attention to their behavior, Rashford will serve as a warning to them. Arsenal - Zinchenko In July 2022, Arsenal spent 35…

It must be acknowledged that Chinese women's football is currently at its lowest point, with overseas players struggling to make an impact, except for Li Mengwen, who has limited playing time as a substitute. Even Wang Shuang, a key player, found herself on the bench at Tottenham Hotspur Women. However, Wang Shuang's abilities are still strong; it was an early-season injury that cost her her place in the team. Tottenham Hotspur Women have shown interest in Chinese female players, but they have also been a stumbling block for them. Tang Jiali, for instance, failed to gain recognition at Tottenham and became a substitute, with limited appearances mainly towards the end of matches. At the end of the season, Tang Jiali requested to leave, and Tottenham did not even attempt to retain her symbolically. After Tang Jiali's departure, Zhang Linyan joined Tottenham Hotspur Women, coming with the accolade of being the best player in the Swiss Women's Super League. However, like Tang Jiali, she too longed for playing time in vain and eventually returned to Wuhan Jiangda Women's Football Team. Back at Wuhan, Zhang Linyan regained her high level of play, earning the bronze boot award this season. Not only Chinese players have faced challenges; South Korean player Zhao Zhaohuan also struggled to become a regular at Tottenham before moving to a Championship team. The third player to join Tottenham Hotspur Women was Wang Shuang, who is arguably the most famous Chinese female footballer in recent years and a former Asian Footballer of the Year. Despite this, Tottenham did not offer…

On the evening of January 4th to the early hours of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League continued, with Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea, three major clubs, taking the stage. Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United In the last 7 league matches, Tottenham has only managed one victory, which was against the bottom-placed Southampton. In their last 5 home league games, Tottenham conceded a staggering 15 goals, struggling to secure a single win. Postecoglou's position as manager is once again under threat. Tottenham has fallen to the lower half of the table, ranking only 11th, just two points ahead of Manchester United. Newcastle United, on the other hand, has been soaring thanks to the efficient performance of Isak. They have won all four of their recent league matches without conceding a single goal. The Magpies have quietly climbed to fifth place in the standings, surpassing Manchester City. Unlike previous matches, Son Heung-min was placed on the bench. Just four minutes into the game, Brennan Johnson played the ball back to Porro on the right flank, who then crossed it directly. Solanke headed the ball powerfully into the net, giving Tottenham a dream start. However, before the Tottenham fans could even celebrate, Newcastle equalized the score. This goal was highly controversial as Beriwahl's pass from the back hit Joelinton's hand, causing a deflection. Following this, Guimaraes provided an assist, and Gordon scored, with the referee ruling the goal valid. In the 38th minute, Tonali passed the ball to the right flank, where Murphy made a low cross.…

The Premier League matches are in full swing, with the situation still unclear. Son Heung-min missed a penalty as Tottenham were held to a draw at home by Wolves. Nottingham Forest continued their strong form with an away win over Everton, extending their winning streak and surpassing Arsenal and Chelsea to rise to second place! Let's take a look at the details of these two crucial matches and the latest league standings. Tottenham's form has dipped, and it was no surprise that they were held to a draw by Wolves. Not long after the start of the match, Wolves scored from a set-piece, with Hwang Hee-chan unleashing his signature curved shot to put Tottenham 1-0 down. Tottenham quickly equalized with Bentancur's header to make it 1-1. Then, Son Heung-min missed a penalty opportunity, which was really heart-wrenching. Next, Kulusevski provided the cross for Johnson to head in and give Tottenham a 2-1 lead, making it seem like they would secure the victory. However, in the dying moments, Wolves' Larsson pulled off a stunning move, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Tottenham currently have 24 points and are in 11th place, with a 7-point gap from the European competition spots. Nottingham Forest emerged this season and continued their impressive performance, securing another away win against Everton to maintain their five-match winning streak. Shortly after the start, Wood received an assist from Ilanga to break the Everton defense, putting Nottingham Forest ahead 1-0. At halftime, the score remained unchanged. In the second half, Wood assisted White to extend the lead. Despite Everton's best…

Liverpool's 5-0 victory was truly jaw-dropping, completely demolishing West Ham United! This match was incredibly satisfying to watch, it didn't even seem like two evenly matched teams facing off, it was more like one side utterly dominating the other. From the start of the game, Liverpool had complete control. In the 30th minute, Luis Diaz scored with a low shot that left West Ham United stunned. Less than 40 minutes in, Mohamed Salah assisted Cody Gakpo for a goal, and this 2-0 scoreline wasn't the end. In the 44th minute, Kyle Jones provided a precise assist, allowing Salah to score directly, bringing the score to an immediate 3-0. This series of moves had everyone's mood uplifted. Then in the second half, West Ham United had no counter-attacking ability left. In the 54th minute, Trent Alexander-Arnold's shot was nothing short of divine, the ball taking a deflection into the net, and Liverpool's 4-0 lead was firmly established over West Ham. Then, in the 84th minute, Salah assisted again, with Diogo Jota easily scoring, ending the match. 5-0, isn't that too big of a gap? After this match, Liverpool's state is really not in question. They are unbeaten in 23 games, with 20 wins and 3 draws, they are truly a dark horse in the Premier League, performing exceptionally well. Currently, Liverpool's points lead is far ahead, temporarily ranking first in the Premier League. It must be said, this team really cannot be underestimated. Every attacking player is in perfect coordination, especially Salah and Gakpo, their cooperation is seamless. Let's see what…

On the morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the 19th round of the Premier League concluded with multiple matches, including Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Leicester City, Liverpool's 5-0 triumph over West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton's 1-2 loss to Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest's 2-0 win against Everton, and Fulham's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, making for an exciting night of football. This round of league matches marked the end of the year for each team, with Liverpool, as the league leaders, traveling away to face West Ham United, who they drew 2-2 with last season. In the end, Liverpool unleashed their full firepower, with goals from Diaz, Gakpo, Salah, Arnold, and Jota securing a resounding 5-0 victory. Following this win, Liverpool extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 23 matches, with a record of 20 wins and 3 draws, including 14 consecutive unbeaten matches in the Premier League. This is also the longest unbeaten run in all competitions among the top five leagues this season. As reigning champions, Manchester City faced off against Leicester City, coached by Van Nie, in a clash between two Premier League title-winning teams. City ultimately secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Savigno and Haaland, ending a run of five winless matches and eight consecutive away defeats. However, Tottenham Hotspur did not fare as well, drawing 2-2 at home with relegation-threatened Wolves. In their last seven league matches, Tottenham has only managed one victory, a 5-0 thrashing of bottom-placed Southampton. Additionally, Tottenham has now gone five consecutive home…

In the 12th round of the Premier League, Manchester City suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat at home to Tottenham, leaving fans still in disbelief after the match. This game saw Manchester City plunge into an abyss while Tottenham delivered a stark contrast, leaving their opponents with hardly any breathing room. From the outset, Tottenham displayed formidable attacking power. In the 7th minute, Maddison's quick reactions in the penalty area led to a brace, quickly securing a 2-0 lead for Tottenham. The mood among Manchester City fans plummeted accordingly. If Ederson's first-half heroics had offered them a glimmer of hope, the second half's onslaught extinguished all illusions. With Tottenham's Poro scoring again in the second half, the scoreline read 3-0. Manchester City found themselves with few counterattacking opportunities, their offense lacking structure and even basic coordination seemed feeble. By the 93rd minute, Johnson's goal sealed the deal, leaving no doubt about the outcome, as Manchester City's 0-4 defeat became a post-match talking point. Currently, Manchester City's state is concerning, having suffered five consecutive defeats across competitions, creating an atmosphere so oppressive it's almost suffocating. Despite this, they remain second in the standings, though Liverpool's lead has widened to 5 points due to playing one more game. Chelsea and Arsenal have climbed to third and fourth respectively, trailing Manchester City by just 1 point, hot on their heels. Brighton and Tottenham's performances are also noteworthy, gradually closing in on the top four, creating a chaotic battle. In another match of the same round, Villa faced Crystal Palace at home, ending in a…

In the early hours of the morning, the Premier League witnessed a rollercoaster-like confrontation between Tottenham and Chelsea, as these long-standing rivals faced each other once again. This match was destined to become one of the most dramatic moments of the Premier League season: Tottenham, leading by two goals, was eventually overturned by Chelsea, ending in a 3-4 defeat. This game was like a suspenseful thriller with twists and turns, causing the audience's emotions to fluctuate - initially with the wild joy of Tottenham fans, followed by the anger of Chelsea fans, and finally the despair of Tottenham fans. For a moment, it seemed as if the heart of every football fan was gripped by an invisible hand, squeezing tightly. From the start of the game, Tottenham's performance was astonishing. Their offense emerged as if from a black hole, not only quickly breaking the deadlock but also leaving Chelsea dazed within just ten minutes. In the 1st minute, a mistake by Chelsea's Cucurella on the defensive line presented Tottenham with a golden opportunity. Tottenham's Solanke quickly pounced and scored, making it 1-0. Then, in the 10th minute, Cucurella stumbled again, giving Kulusevski a great chance. He didn't hesitate to cut inside and score, putting Tottenham ahead 2-0 instantly. It was clear that Tottenham fans had already begun to envision this match as a resounding victory for them, while Chelsea fans were anxiously pacing like ants on a hot pot. Everyone started to wonder whether Chelsea, this wealthy team, could find their rhythm in the remaining time. Football is unpredictable. Although…