When Danny Welbeck was on the pitch, his underwhelming performance wasn’t the main issue—the real problem was how poorly he fit into Arsenal’s tactical system. In the 60th minute, the game finally took a positive turn for the Gunners. Arsène Wenger made the long-awaited decision to substitute Welbeck with Alexandre Lacazette, and the impact was immediate. Lacazette’s introduction brought Arsenal’s attack to life. All four of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s shooting chances came after Lacazette entered the match, and that was no coincidence. Arsenal’s offensive identity leans heavily on technique, quick passing, and coordinated movement—qualities Welbeck struggles to provide. Unlike Lacazette and […]

Karim Benzema now faces a golden opportunity to silence the doubters, as Real Madrid prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The club’s underwhelming season has done little to help his cause, but Benzema understands that everyone shares responsibility. At the Mestalla Stadium, he began to show glimpses of what more he can bring to the table. Although he didn’t score, Benzema’s sharp passing won a penalty for Cristiano Ronaldo, and later he earned one himself. Manager Zinedine Zidane is focused on restoring the BBC trio—Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano—to peak form before the UCL showdown. With Ronaldo […]