Graham Hunter

2 weeks ago | emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com | Graham Hunter |Rob Dawson |Mark Ogden |James Olley

Barcelona are too young, inexperienced and daring in their high defensive line -- they are not ready for this test of all tests. Real Madrid are struggling, tired from too many games, and badly miss their injured and departed stars. That's exactly what the harshest cynics will be saying in response to the idea that we could be two knockout rounds away from a first-ever Clásico UEFA Champions League/European Cup final across the 70 years since this mighty competition was born.

3 weeks ago | espn.in | Graham Hunter |Rob Dawson

When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League. Antony arrived at United for an eye-watering fee of nearly £81 million ($105.02 million) in 2022, but by the time he left in January he had lost the spark that had made him a joy to watch at Ajax Amsterdam.

3 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Graham Hunter |Rob Dawson

When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League. Antony arrived at United for an eye-watering fee of nearly £81 million ($105.02 million) in 2022, but by the time he left in January he had lost the spark that had made him a joy to watch at Ajax Amsterdam.

3 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Adriana García |Graham Hunter

Las Palmas goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen underwent successful surgery to repair a bowel perforation, the LaLiga club announced on Monday. Cillessen, 35 got hurt after colliding with Celta Vigo forward Borja Iglesias during his team's 1-1 league draw in Vigo. The former Netherlands international was stretchered off in the 27th minute of the game and taken to a nearest hospital for further tests.

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Graham Hunter

Above and beyond anything else, when Atlético Madrid host Barcelona at the Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday (stream LIVE on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET) is a glaring opportunity for them to reach their first Copa del Rey final in 12 long years. A monumental occasion in itself, particularly having lost so painfully to Hansi Flick's league leaders at home a fortnight ago.