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Posted by: Mack 11th September 2016, 01:23 PM

Sorry. I thought I would open this topic to discuss all the latest goings-on with the Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and La Liga for this season.

A shock result yesterday with Alaves beating Barcelona 2-1.

Does anyone watching any of the European Leagues?

Posted by: Cassidy 11th September 2016, 02:34 PM

That Alaves match was mental. Don't remember the last time I saw Barcelona's defence/goalkeeper so lacklustre.

Posted by: Mack 11th September 2016, 06:37 PM

A mistake and a converted penalty was not what Joe Hart wanted in his debut for Torino with a 2-1 defeat to Atlanta.

Posted by: Cassidy 11th September 2016, 07:06 PM

John Hart.

Posted by: Suedehead2 11th September 2016, 08:45 PM

Mainz managed to lose a 4-1 lead to cling on to a 4-4 draw against Hoffenheim today. In Italy, Genoa v Fiorentina was abandoned and Roma v Sampdoria had a long delay, both due to torrential rain.

Posted by: Mack 24th September 2016, 06:56 PM

Another five star performance away from home for Barcelona.

Posted by: Suedehead2 24th September 2016, 09:17 PM

Elsewher, Bayern Munich are off to a cracking start again (five wins out of five). In France, PSG have had a comparatively shaky start. They have already lost two matches, as many as they lost in the whole of last season. Feyenoord have six wins out of six in the Netherlands.

Posted by: Mack 3rd October 2016, 12:28 PM

Quite a surprise yesterday with Celta Vigo beating Barcelona 4-3 there.

Posted by: Ðøßßø 3rd October 2016, 12:30 PM

Yes they've had quite the ropey start haven't they by their illustrious high standards. Still only 2 points off the top though.

Posted by: Mack 12th October 2016, 12:08 PM

UK TV viewers won't be able to watch the El Clasico derby because of the TV blackout rule where live games can't be shown on a Saturday between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. The kick-off will be at 3:05pm.

Posted by: Ðøßßø 14th October 2016, 07:44 PM

Probably the most ludicrous rule ever, I can understand them blocking domestic games to protect attendances (or so they claim) but I highly doubt it makes a difference for a game overseas, unless it's because of something else...

Posted by: Suedehead2 15th October 2016, 10:39 AM

It's not the first time in recent years that El Classico has kicked off at 3.00 on a Saturday. Certainly, the current rule can be said to be outdated nose that so much European football is shown. At the very least they could consider allowing a limited number of games per season to be shown at that time. If there is evidence that it affects attendances, then the rule can be reinstated. Of course, some will see a slight relaxation of the rule to be the start of a slippery slope.

Posted by: Mack 25th October 2016, 07:50 AM

Nice top of the league so far in Ligue 1 although it is early days yet. I expect PSG will win Ligue 1 again.

Posted by: Suedehead2 6th November 2016, 07:02 PM

RB Leipzig, a club only formed in 2009, are joint top of the Bundelsiga after ten games. The RB stands for Red Bull which is where the money has come from.

Posted by: Mack 6th November 2016, 07:03 PM

They aren't that popular in Germany are they, RB Leipzig?

Posted by: Suedehead2 6th November 2016, 08:04 PM

From what I've heard, no they're not. There seems to be a lot of resentment about the amount of money they have attracted. It seems to go against the general Bundesliga principle that clubs are owned by their supporters.

Posted by: Steve201 30th November 2016, 11:59 PM

So RB Leipzig go 6 points clear following the 1-4 demolishing of Frieburg last night!

Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack 3rd December 2016, 07:25 PM

A last-gasp equaliser from Ramos to draw against Barcelona in the El Clasico derby today. Did anyone see the game?

Posted by: Steve201 4th December 2016, 09:50 PM

Didn't see it, hate Madrid though!!

Posted by: Silas 21st December 2016, 02:56 PM

Borussia Mönchengladbach has sacked their manager

Posted by: JingleBellsMack 22nd December 2016, 08:49 AM

Good to see Bayern beat Red Bull FC sorry Leipzig 3-0 and go three points clear at the top of the table.

Posted by: Suedehead2 22nd December 2016, 05:48 PM

Even better to see Hertha in third place.

Posted by: Steve201 22nd December 2016, 11:46 PM

Yeh went to see Hertha in the Olympic Stadium in August - fantastic weekend out!

Posted by: Silas 22nd December 2016, 11:53 PM

My sister went to see them a couple of weeks ago!

Posted by: Steve201 23rd December 2016, 02:20 AM

Fantastic ground - football watched the way it should be!!

Posted by: Suedehead2 27th December 2016, 09:45 AM

I've been to see Hertha at the Olympic stadium a few times.

Posted by: Steve201 27th December 2016, 02:30 PM

The stadium itself is fantastic - weirdly chilling though as you feel like you can imagine a nazi rally out the back with the big field. Also the swimming pool out the back is quality!

Posted by: Mack 25th January 2017, 01:28 PM

Tight at the top in Ligue 1 between Monaco, Nice & PSG there.

Posted by: Dobbo 28th January 2017, 11:37 AM

It's a very refreshing change for Ligue 1 (and indeed the other big 4 European leagues that they're all relatively close at the top). Guess it's the Premier League's turn to have a runaway winner this season.

Posted by: Mack 7th February 2017, 11:18 PM

Lahm has announced his retirement for the end of the season, a good player.

Posted by: Mack 27th February 2017, 01:19 PM

Very close in Ligue 1 between Monaco, Nice and PSG at the top. The top three covered by just three points.

Posted by: Mack 2nd March 2017, 01:01 PM

Luis Enrique is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

Who do you think will replace him?

Posted by: Dobbo 2nd March 2017, 10:30 PM

The Sevilla coach I'd expect.

Or maybe Ranieri!!!

Posted by: Mack 3rd March 2017, 06:58 PM

What was this with Bale:

Posted by: Mack 4th April 2017, 11:47 AM

Toulouse sack two players over a pellet gun attack:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39484402

Posted by: Mack 19th April 2017, 12:16 PM

Tight in Ligue 1 between PSG and Monaco for the title.

Nice guaranteed Champions League. For the first time in their history I think.

Posted by: Dobbo 23rd April 2017, 08:51 PM

Amazing El Clasico there, both teams tied at the top!

Posted by: Steve201 24th April 2017, 07:41 PM

Ramos is a dirty shite!

Posted by: Mack 24th April 2017, 10:14 PM

The fourth time Ramos has been sent off in the El Clasico.

Posted by: Silas 25th April 2017, 09:03 PM

Watching the DFB Pokal semifinal between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt. It's been fairly scrappy with some utterly gash refereeing. Think ref is a FC Köln fan


Eintracht started better and Gladbach were woeful in the first half, so didn't deserve to be level at half time. Since then they've bossed it. Better team in second half and in the first half of ET.

Posted by: Steve201 25th April 2017, 10:19 PM

Good to see Monchengladbach back at the summit of German football again - remind me of Liverpool in the 70s, always played them in European competition lol

Posted by: Silas 26th April 2017, 07:05 AM

Got knocked out on penalties

Currently 10th in Bundesliga so no European football for us next season.

Posted by: Suedehead2 29th April 2017, 10:05 PM

Bayern Munich have won the Bundelsiga in style with a 6-0 win away to Wolfsburg.

Posted by: Mack 1st May 2017, 07:46 PM

Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem has won their first major trophy to win the Dutch Cup final.

Posted by: Mack 3rd May 2017, 07:56 AM

Pescara midfidler Sulley Muntari has been banned for a game for protesting against racial abuse. Apparently there wasn't fans who took part for action be warranted.

Posted by: Suedehead2 14th May 2017, 06:07 PM

RB Leipzig will definitely finish second in their first ever season in the Bundesliga. However, they may not be allowed into the Champions League. Red Bull Salzburg, managed by former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia, have won the Austrian Bundesliga and Champions League rules state that two linked clubs cannot both enter the competition. UEFA will be investigating whether the two clubs' links with Red Bull are close enough for Leipzig (having finished lower down their league than Salzburg) to be disqualified.

Posted by: Mack 15th May 2017, 12:15 PM

For the first time, Hoffenheim have qualified for the Champions League.

Posted by: Suedehead2 17th May 2017, 09:00 PM

Monaco have won the French Ligue 1 after beating St Etienne tonight. It ends PSG's run of four successive titles.

Posted by: bigwiglaf 20th May 2017, 05:46 PM

Bayern Munich won their 5th consecutive Bundesliga title today, and saw Philip Lahm retire today as well.

Congrats to Bayern Munich.

Posted by: Mack 22nd May 2017, 12:01 PM

Real Madrid won La Liga for the first time since 2012.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 25th November 2017, 07:39 PM

Borussia Mönchengladbach Beat Bayern today and am so f***ing proud right now