WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
It's the winding down period of the season, a time for winners to round up their season in style, and for the losers to either end their season on a positive or wallow in their misery and plunge to new depths of mediocrity. This article seeks to analyze some of the notable observations in some of Europe's top leagues.
BIGGEST LOSERS AT ANFIELD?
The biggest and most significant match in the EPL last weekend took place at anfield between quadruple chasing Liverpool and top4 hopefuls Tottenham. This match, just like the word of God was a two edged sword that could either crown the efforts of either team throughout the season or jeopardize it. Liverpool needed to win to keep their title hopes alive along with putting pressure on Man City, while Tottenham needed to win in order to topple arsenal and keep their top 4 hopes alive. But then after a 1-1 draw at the final whistle, all the match did was bring out the whining side of Jurgen Klopp, who was far from impressed with Tottenham for employing the same tactic he used against the same opponent in the UCL final in 2019. Too bad Man City and Arsenal both ended up winning their matches. We will only know the biggest losers at the end of the season. All the same, better luck next time Jurgen.
MORE WOODWORK FOR MESSI
I remember when Messi left Barcelona for PSG, most of all thought another balon d'or awaits the Argentine magician, after all Ligue 1 is just another farmers league that is just ripe for Messi's harvesting. None of us knew that he was going to end the season with his lowest goal tally in the last decade. Messi has scored just 4 goals this season (though providing 13 assists). To better put it in perspective, Ansu Fati with only 486 minutes of football this season has more goals (5) than Messi. Even Mason Greenwood who's barely touched any football this second half of the season has more goals(6) than Messi. Messi's goals might be drying up, but one thing he's racking up is his woodwork stats.
https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/1523410609060352001?t=Tmi19qg8aCIG_rFztqYXZg&s=19
At the weekend against Troyes Messi hit the woodwork for the 10th time this season. He might not win the balon d'or, but he sure deserves the woodwork d'or.
COMEBACK BATTLE FOR THE SCUDETTO
If there's anything we're sure about the serie A this season, it's that the title is going to Milan. Whether that be Inter or AC we don't know yet. But during the weekend the two clubs showed us why they deserve to be champions. First it was Internacional on Friday recovering from a two goal deficit to defeat Empoli 4-2. As if to show their neighbours that they two can do a comeback, AC Milan waited for Verona to draw first blood before they reacted to turn the match around 3-1 in their favour. The league might still be undecided, but it's clear that both teams have the character to emerge victorious. May the best win.
NIGERIAN SPICE FOR PORTO'S TITLE
Over the weekend FC Porto clinched their 30th primera Liga title after scraping past Benfica 1-0 through a Zaidu Sanusi goal in the 94th minute. The Nigerian left back had to sprint the full length of the pitch to convert Pepe's ( a Centre back) cross for the winner.
https://twitter.com/FCPorto/status/1523636265555431425?t=70v8onQ0c57af6YFgM_DMg&s=19
Talk about dramatic winners packaged and delivered by the defense. They're now 6 points ahead 2nd place Sporting CP and a whooping 17 ahead of 3rd placed Benfica. Congratulations Porto!
MANSHITSTER UNITED DISCOVER NEW LOWS
I am tired of this team called Man Utd. But then how can you completely hate them when they keep giving us mouthwatering headlines and banter topics. After an extremely underwhelming season, this was supposed to be an opportunity for the team to give their fans something to at least just hold on to. But Naaah! This Man Utd team isn't made to inspire happiness and joy, only sadness and misery.
To go straight to the point, that was the first time this season that Brighton had scored up to 3 goals at the Amex stadium. This is going to be Man Utd's worst points tally since 1991, and their worst defensive record (they only have a +1 goals difference). They're definitely the most depressing team of the season. Pray for Ten Hag!
N/B: Photo edited by me using PixelLab. The others are culled from Twitter
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