Opinion

As Wednesday's heist at Parc des Princes proved, the Reds' reserves could be decisive in the closing stages of the campaign

There is arguably no more exciting player to watch in the world right now than the Germany international lighting up the BayArena

The Red Devils' target of reclaiming their crown by 2028 is far too optimistic, but there is a path the club can take towards eventually achieving it

The Spaniard has been plagued by fitness problems in recent years, but he's in incredible shape and top form at the moment

The rotten Red Devils look worse than ever under the Portuguese tactician, but he's shown real bravery in dire circumstances

Despite missing star players, Olympic disappointment and the distraction of the Luis Rubiales case, La Roja remain a force to be reckoned with

The Cityzens' greatest ever player was put through the wringer against Liverpool and it is hard to see how he can compete at the highest level again

The Reds may be 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but they could unquestionably do with a striker like the Swede

Some of England, Scotland and Wales' finest footballers are plying their trade in mainland Europe and beyond this season

GOAL counts down the most remarkable campaigns we've seen from a single player in England's top flight since 1992-93

Mikel Arteta's skipper has failed to build on the hype of last season as their 2024-25 campaign threatens to go out with a whimper.

With Pep Guardiola's great Manchester City side unravelling, GOAL looks back at the demise of other era-defining teams and coaches

GOAL gets the measure of the latest from the football zeitgeist in a week that's delivered a big dose of nostalgia

The Egyptian King is playing out of his skin this season, but there's a real worry that his history-making heroics won't get their just reward

The experienced midfielder is seeking a fresh start after a turbulent spell away from the pitch, and isn't likely to be short on offers

United did not learn the valuable lessons of the Scot's dismal season in charge and continue to make the same mistakes that haunted him

The Brighton forward had been in international wilderness for over two years until last week - and she could be just what Sarina Wiegman's side need

A tough period for the 22-year-old has coincided with the club's overall dip in form, and Enzo Maresca needs him back to his best as soon as possible

The Rossoneri are reeling once again after a self-inflicted loss to Feyenoord that has thrown the future of several key figures into doubt

The Frenchman has found his feet at the Bernabeu and looks best equipped to challenge the likes of Mohamed Salah and Raphinha for the Golden Ball

Arne Slot's side restored their seven-point lead over Arsenal by beating Wolves on Sunday, but the game provided more questions than answers

The 17-year-old got just four minutes off the bench against Tottenham, but he deserves more opportunities to shake up the flat Red Devils

GOAL gets the measure of the latest from the football zeitgeist, including boot drops for a host of stars and the Liverpool boss losing it

The Reds need to put their Merseyside frustration behind them against Wolves on Sunday and playing with a proper centre-forward would help

The England captain has yet to claim any silverware in his career, but a win at the BayArena on Saturday would send his team 11 points clear

The supremely talented 17-year-old could be the answer for Mikel Arteta amid an unprecedented selection crisis in attack

The pressure is beginning to crank up on the Italian coach, with his honeymoon period well and truly over at Stamford Bridge.

Los Blancos have always boasted some of the best players in the world, but its their never-say-die spirit which so often proves decisive in Europe

The very thing which used to set the Premier League champions apart from the rest is now increasingly becoming their biggest weakness