Oluwasegun Itakorode

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Real Sociedad 1-1 Manchester United: Spoils shared at the Reale Arena

2 months ago | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Manchester United get back-to-back cup games in a stream of congested fixtures. It was a largely depleted squad that hosted Fulham on Sunday, but selection issues got worse for Ruben Amorim against Real Sociedad, as he lost Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire to new injury concerns. Counting his blessings, new signing Patrick Dorgu was back in the squad, following his domestic suspension.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Preview: Palmer, Odegaard updates, as London derby cooks up

Nov 10, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELThe Blues are winless against Arsenal in the past three years, but the recent turn of events could see them come out on top at Stamford Bridge. As we come to the close of another Premier League match week, the fixtures dredge up yet another classic battle, this time, in West London. Chelsea face off yet another of their bitter rivals, but under better conditions than last week.
Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City: Gyokeres decides in a game of comparisons

Nov 5, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELSporting CP cruised to victory over Manchester City, thanks to a Victor Gyokeres hat-trick. It was a herald of dangerous times for Manchester City when Kevin De Bruyne picked a groin injury at the start of the season, as both fans and the team knew they would be without their best creator for a long while. That feeling of dread even deepened when Rodri went down with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and damaged meniscus only a few weeks after the Belgian.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea Match Preview: New Manager for the Red Devils, injury-free squad for the Blues

Nov 3, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELIt's yet another intense classic coming up later today, as Enzo Maresca’s Blues prepare for a face off against familiar foes, Manchester United. If this was to occur some two, three weeks ago, the Blues would have been almost confident of a comfortable win. Erik ten Hag’s embattled squad clearly wasn't a match for Chelsea's hot form at the time, and they would have been, quite easily, blown away.
Carabao Cup 4th Round Reviews: United, Spurs, Palace are talking points for the quarters

Oct 31, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELA shocking Manchester City exit was the highlight of the Carabao Cup 4th round. Here's how the rest of the games went. The Carabao Cup 4th Round almost felt like another Premier League match week, as only three out of eight fixtures featured teams from the EFL. Brentford and Southampton had quite the struggle on Tuesday, but Wednesday saw the winners cruise to relatively comfortable victories.
Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich: ‘Visça Catalunya’ as hope returns to Camp Nou

Oct 24, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich: ‘Visça Catalunya’ as hope returns to Camp NouIt's been almost ten years since Barcelona won a Champions League game against their ever-present oppressors Bayern Munich. The Bavarians have maintained dominance over the Catalan giants, winning 11 games and losing twice in the 30 games leading up to their Champions League fixture on Wednesday. But it was a different Culer side Bayern was set to face this time, as Barcelona have recorded a flying start to the season.
Manchester United: Transfer priorities, injury woes, or terrible Ten Hag?

Oct 18, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELThe Red Devils are off to their worst start to a Premier League campaign. Ten Hag out or not? Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is under fire for his team's woeful form this season, but it seems like fans and pundits alike are visiting the frustrations from previous seasons on the Dutchman.
Inter Miami, MLS Supporters Shield Cup champions 2024!

Oct 3, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELThe Herons clinch the Supporters Shield for the first time with a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew. Lionel Messi made a decision on the next chapter of his professional career in his final season at PSG, and it was quite the shocker for many. Yet another one of the greatest footballers in the world would be making his way to the Major League Soccer, an indication that Messi intended to see out the rest of his career in the Americas.
Barcelona's goalie issues: ter Stegen out, Szezcesny in?

Oct 1, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELMarc-Andre ter Stegen has been ruled out for the season with a ruptured patellar tendon. Barcelona is in the market for goalkeeper options. The Catalan giants started their 2024/25 La Liga season on the front foot, securing seven consecutive wins before suffering defeat away to Osasuna. It is their next-best start to a league campaign since 2017, and the second-best opening for Barcelona, after Tata Martino's 2013/14 season.
UEFA Champions League 2024: Bavarians steal the show on day one with Zagreb rout

Sep 17, 2024 | vavel.com | Oluwasegun Itakorode

Soccer VAVELThe UEFA Champions League is back, and with a new format to boot. Goals were aplenty on day one; here is a recap of how they played out. Allianz Stadium. San Siro. Allianz Arena. Santiago Bernabeu. Jose Alvalade. All storied halls, choke full of Champions League history, and there were scarcely better stadiums to host the return of the flagship European club competition this year.