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REAL MADRID PLAYER RATINGS FROM MAN CITY 4-3 REAL MADRID -Shiven Roy -Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala Photo Via: www.cbssports.com Real Madrid took on Manchester City at the Etihad in a thrilling clash that ended 4-3 despite the hosts dominating most of the game and having a number of chances to increase their lead. The clash was the epitome of exciting, attacking football. Here's what we made of Real's performance on the night: Thibaut Courtois (6/10): The Belgian conceded four goals, but could not really blamed for any of them, except perhaps for the fourth, where Courtois was caught napping by Bernardo Silva’s ferocious strike. Ferland Mendy (5.5/10): Mendy made quite a few errors at the back and was beaten a number of times by City’s strong attack. He did, however, provide the assist for Benzema’s opener. David Alaba(5/10): David Alaba was playing injured which probably led to his poor performance in the game. A mistake by him cost Madrid a second goal within 11 minutes...

  CHAMPIONS IN REBUILD PART 4/4 JUVENTUS FC -Samarth Purohit and Mitansh Kagalwala We're back with the fourth and final installment of our Champions In Rebuild series, where we take a loot at clubs that once dominated the footballing world, but have since fallen down the pecking order, and are currently in a state of rebuild. In Part 4 of the Champions In Rebuild series, we visit Turin and the Allianz Stadium, to meet with the most successful side in Italy, the Old Lady in their famous black-and-white stripes, Juventus FC.  Photo Via: www.viator.com THE JUVENTUS STADIUM (KNOWN FOR SPONSORSHIP REASONS AS THE ALLIANZ STADIUM)   THE PAST Juventus. A name synonymous with the Serie A, the Bianconeri are the record Scudetto champions and are the pride of Italian Football. Nicknamed the Old Lady, the name “Juventus” ironically is Latin for youth, the Turin-based side have won 36 Serie A titles (Scudetto’s) since their inception in 1897. Juventus went through a short period...

  PLAYER RATINGS FROM MAN CITY 2-2 LIVERPOOL - Parth Pabaru Photo Via: www.talksport.com Manchester City and Liverpool played out an electric 2-2 draw at the Etihad in the biggest fixture in the race for the Premier League. Both team's pushed hard, and it wasn't hard to see why exactly the two are the probably the best in the world right now. Here's what we made of it: ALISSON- 6/10 Made 2 stunning saves from sterling and jesus and kept Liverpool in the game in the early stages. TRENT ALEXANDER ARNOLD - 5/10 Wasn't at his usual best but did assist Liverpool's first goal with a fine layoff for Diogo Jota for the 1st equalizer of the match. Was caught out of position for both of City's goals, however. VIRGIL VAN DIJK - 6.5/10 Lead the team well and made some clever diagonal passes setting Sadio Mane and Mo Salah on their way. Managed the backline well and guided the players in front of him taking up a major role , as always. JOEL MATIP - 6/ 10  The ball, unfortuna...

  TALKING POINTS FROM HUGE CLASH AT THE ETIHAD -Mihir Mehta  -Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala Photo Via: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Manchester City and Liverpool faced off at the Etihad on Sunday in a top of the table clash that could very well decide which city the Premier League trophy heads to come May. Before the game, only a single point separated the two sides, and, following the draw, the title race looks like going to the very end of the season. City started off much the brighter side, as Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 5 th minute. Liverpool responded quickly, when Diogo Jota equalized, but Gabriel Jesus put City back into the lead again. Into the second half, Liverpool came out all guns blazing, when Sadio Mane latched onto a Mohamed Salah assist to level once more. The match was end to end throughout, and clearly showed us why Pep and Klopp are the two best managers in the world right now. Here’s what we made of it: 1.       Adva...