Eric Krakauer

From Anchorage, Alaska to Madrid, Spain. Not surprised that Obed Vargas leaves MLS for a European giant. And while attacking players go to Atleti to languish, deep-lying/defensive midfielders tend to improve under Simeone. Looking forward to seeing Vargas in La Liga.

Gonçalo Guedes!!!! I remember when he used to hit those for Valencia. Rocket!

Luis Suarez keeps breaking Sporting out of jail in stoppage time.

PSG in trouble in Strasbourg.

Solanke Genius! Shades of Giroud.

Did Fornals and Ezzalzouli just celebrate by gesturing the lighting of a joint?

Marco Silva has truly unlocked another level to Alex Iwobi’s game.

Not sure even they were this profligate 😂

Only adding to the absurdity of those numbers is the fact that Elche had been relatively well marshaled until the half hour mark. Total collapse after that.

Lewandowski would have scored a manita by now. Barcelona have been outrageously wasteful as Elche’s quasi-man-marking has come undone.

#ElcheCFBarca

This Elche - Barcelona match is the battle of the high lines.

#ElcheCFBarca

Another uninspired performance from Atlético Madrid. The club is in dire need of a new coach.

In his short tenure, Rosenior has already shown that he can make the in-game changes to turn Chelsea’s fortunes.

That Gabriel Jesus goal is a real testament to his quality.

Sporting finish 7th, on as many points as Barcelona and Chelsea, and above Man City, Real Madrid, Inter, PSG, Newcastle, Juventus, and Atleti.

Tremendous accomplishment given the financial disparity between the Lions and the company they’re keeping.

#SportingCP

Trubin!!!!!!

Wow!!!!!!

Granda festa na Luz!

Goooooolllllllooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ssssppppoooooooorrrrttttiiiiinnnnnggggg

Master Mourinho looks to be getting the better of apprentice Arbeloa.

Sørloth’s heading ability needs to be a 99 rating.

That quick pass to Gyökeres, who’s on the defenders shoulder, is one that we haven’t seen enough of this season. That’s his bread and butter. That’s where he’ll make a difference at Arsenal.

Jameese Joseph has a unique skill set. Don’t think there’s another player like her in the #USWNT pool. Street baller.

Charlotte airport’s bars and restaurants must be the most happening places in the city.

That’s a lot of different goal celebrations from Barry in one go. Surely there’s an unwritten rule about that 😬

Roma are all over Milan. Impressive first 30 minutes. Malen’s arrival has changed the attacking dynamic with his movement, but he really should have scored by now.

Have Milan connected on more than 3 consecutive passes?

Matarazzo gets another La Liga win and remains undefeated since taking over Real Sociedad.

Spalletti just needed a little time. Everyone always expects immediate progress. This is a statement from Juve.

Spalletti is being rewarded for sticking with Jonathan David. Not that Juventus have a ton of options. Still, the Canadian just needed to get into rhythm. It wasn’t always clear sailing at Lille, too.

Zubimendi will get all the blame, but what kind of pass is that from Saliba?

La Liga & Prem are on … but my focus will mostly be on Serie A, in what may be an afternoon of real consequence in the title race.

Barcelona without Pedri is like cooking without salt.