GOAL’s Weekend Winner And Losers: Arsenal Silence Doubters, Bayern Munich Look Shaky

After all the drama provided by the Champions League in midweek, domestic action returned over the weekend, and it did not disappoint. Title races and battles to earn European spots are heating up around the continent, with there plenty of twists and turns still to come over the next three-and-a-half months. The pace-setters remain the … Read more

4 Takeaways From USA’s Alex Freeman To Villarreal: Big Risk Before World Cup?

Surprised by Alex Freeman’s ascent? Perhaps you shouldn’t be.  The 21-year-old fullback and one of last year’s breakout players for the U.S. men’s national team will now join Spanish top-flight club Villarreal, a source close to him confirmed to me after The Athletic broke the news Monday.  The son of Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Antonio … Read more

‘Once In A Lifetime’: Benfica Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin Sends Fans Into Frenzy With Goal

Fans have been left in disbelief after Anatoliy Trubin scored a sensational 98th-minute header to keep Benfica in the Champions League. The goalkeeper was sent up for a last-gasp free-kick against nine-man Real Madrid by head coach Jose Mourinho and, amazingly, powered a stunning header beyond Thibaut Courtois and into the bottom corner. What did … Read more

Lamine Yamal Secures Barcelona’s Spot In Champions League Last 16 With Goal And Assist

Barcelona booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 over Copenhagen on Wednesday. While Hansi Flick’s side would eventually run out comfortable winners thanks to second-half goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Marcus Rashford, they suffered through a frustrating opening 45 minutes after they went behind to … Read more

USA Stock Watch: Tillman Bolsters World Cup Chances; Sergeant Hindered By Drama

Malik Tillman was the star of the show for a host of European-based U.S. men’s national team players after the first round of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League wrapped on Wednesday. It bodes well for securing a spot for the World Cup, but competition remains fierce to make Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man squad.  With the USA’s … Read more