Opinion

The Argentine attacker has never received a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabeu and is only grudgingly admired by fans of Los Blancos

The worse that Arsenal do the more attention their fans receive, while the man he outclassed on Sunday still gets a relatively free ride

The Monterrey manager once again is leading a team that looks capable of lifting a trophy, while Paco Palencia's men were toothless.

The 44-year-old recorded a big win in his first match at Yankee Stadium since being fired as NYCFC coach, and his new team is riding high.

Kenny Lowe's side exhibited the type of hard-working display that could make them dark horses for the title, while big questions remain for City

While Lionel Messi stole the show with two goals for Barcelona, Los Blancos missed chances and their captain was sent off for a rash challenge

The Argentine proved his genius - and resilience - by leading the Blaugrana to a sensational victory in Madrid that has blown the title race wide open

The Amsterdammers impressed when they progressed to the last four of the Europa League on Thursday, but their hopes of a double were ended days later

Christian Benteke returned to haunt and hurt the Reds by scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory for Sam Allardyce's side at Anfield

The Catalan is by no means the root of the club's problems but there will no be doubts - externally at least - that he can put them right

The Wales international is an intelligent player blessed with excellent technique who deserves a regular run in Arsenal's midfield

The 24-year-old is set to line up against his boyhood club on Sunday and may well use the tie as a platform for a summer return to Old Trafford

Now being played in his preferred position, the Bosnian is showing just why Juventus were more than happy to sell Paul Pogba for €105 million

The Reds have not been able to rely on a centre-back pairing this season and should do everything within their power to land the 25-year-old

The Real Madrid forward has single-handedly changed what it means to be a goalscoring legend

The Blues forward was the best player on the pitch once again on a big stage despite only coming on for a half-hour cameo against Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino's side may well play the best football in England but only one thing is going to elevate them to the status of super club - titles

With 20 goals scored in their last six games, the Dutch side have improved a lot in recent weeks to spark a late challenge for silverware

The England Under-19 international has already been earmarked for a bright future by those within the game and it is not difficult to see why

Amid interest from England and Spain, the Ligue 1 champions are doing everything they can to tie down the 22-year-old Brazilian on a long-term deal

Brilliant goalkeeping, end-to-end football, a red card and a penalty shootout - Friday night's elimination final had just about everything

Diego Simeone's side have lost to their city rivals in each of the last three seasons in Europe, but will be confident of success over two legs

Ronaldo is likely to earn another Ballon d'Or at the start of 2018 but the time will come when he and Messi are no longer on the podium

All four remaining teams are talking tough, so Goal has asked its correspondents to reveal which side their respective clubs fears most

The young striker's composure won the day for United as they qualified for the Europa League semi-finals with an extra-time win over Anderlecht

Though they may only be briefly heard from during a broadcast, sideline reporters are vital to the success of any televised MLS match

The forward has struggled in his second season at Old Trafford, and while the club have been sympathetic to his troubles it is time to start producing

European exit at the quarter-final stage is a sad end for Luis Enrique in the continental competition and a summer of change now awaits at Camp Nou

The Catalans have invested heavily over the past two summers but the players brought in have not taken the club forward or provided adequate back-up