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2024/25 Champions League Predictions for the Quarterfinals
Analysis

2024/25 Champions League Predictions for the Quarterfinals

On Tuesday, the quarterfinals of the 2024/25 Champions League season will begin, and while defending champions Real Madrid are always the favorites until proven otherwise, they have been significantly outplayed by Barcelona in their own league and barely survived the Round of 16 against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are still sticking around despite their struggles in the Premier League and have a big-ticket battle against Unai Emery's former club PSG, who knocked league phase leaders Liverpool out of the competition. Here are the full predictions for the quarterfinals across both legs. Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan Bayern Munich head into the Champions League quarterfinals with a ton of major injuries to their back line. The most significant one is the t...
Dortmund willing to sell eight players in summer 2025 transfer window
Transfer News

Dortmund willing to sell eight players in summer 2025 transfer window

With all due respect to Manchester United and Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund have to be the most disappointing team domestically in European football, as they have inexplicably fallen all the way to 11th in the Bundesliga. Even though Dortmund are into the quarterfinals of the Champions League after coming from behind against Ligue 1 side Lille, their pursuits in league play have been beyond abysmal, currently ranking behind such stalwarts as Augsburg. Dortmund need a complete overhaul of their squad, and they could let as many as eight players go in the summer 2025 transfer market - both a mix of stars who will generate revenue and players who are no longer of use to the squad. BILD reports that defender Niklas Sule, midfielder Salih Ozcan, and attacking midfielder Giovanni Reyna a...