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Pumas and Querétaro battle for position in Liga MX

Pumas and Querétaro battle for position in Liga MX

The match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario pits two teams with productive attacks but leaky defenses, both looking to climb the standings.

By EnPelotas Staff
Bayern tops Leipzig 3-1 in friendly clash

Bayern tops Leipzig 3-1 in friendly clash

Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the 12th minute, Leipzig leveled through Gruda, but Nathaniel Brown and Jamal Musiala sealed the win for the Bavarians at the Allianz Arena.

Chelsea rallies to beat Real Sociedad 3-1

Chelsea rallies to beat Real Sociedad 3-1

The English side shook off an early goal from the Basque club to take control in the second half thanks to João Pedro's finishing.

Luis Díaz scores in Bayern rout of Leipzig

Luis Díaz scores in Bayern rout of Leipzig

The Colombian opened the scoring with a spectacular right-footed strike and was the standout player in Kompany's side's 3-1 win in their first match at the Allianz Arena following ...

Copa Libertadores

Di María returns to the scene of his 2014 wonder goal

Rosario Central visits Corinthians for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16, twelve years after that cross shot in the 118th minute of the World Cup.

Espanyol and Levante Meet at RCDE Stadium

Espanyol and Levante Meet at RCDE Stadium

The home side holds a slight edge (41%) over a Levante team riding good form in its recent matches.

Liverpool, Como friendly: no clear favorite

Liverpool, Como friendly: no clear favorite

The statistical model projects a balanced match between the host and its visitor, with chances for both attacks.

Ascoli favored over Genoa in last 16

Ascoli favored over Genoa in last 16

EnPelotas' model gives the visitors a 46 percent chance of winning compared to just 23 percent for the home side, who have lost three and drawn two of their last five matches.

Cienciano Rout Botafogo, Dominate Team of the Week

Cienciano Rout Botafogo, Dominate Team of the Week

Matias Succar and Neri Bandiera each scored multiple goals, while Hohberg dished out three assists in the Cusco side's crushing victory.

Saracchi rules out Argentine soccer, eyes Houston

Saracchi rules out Argentine soccer, eyes Houston

The Uruguayan fullback prioritized family stability and avoiding the mental strain that comes with playing in Argentina.

Frosinone vs Juve Stabia in Coppa Italia

Frosinone vs Juve Stabia in Coppa Italia

The home side arrives with four wins in its last five matches, while the visitors have managed just one win in that same span.

Luis Díaz Scores Twice in Bayern Preseason

Luis Díaz Scores Twice in Bayern Preseason

The Colombian opened his account against Leipzig in the Telekom Cup, repeating the feat he had already pulled off against Aston Villa.

Eleven Uruguayans in LaLiga: Valverde is Madrid captain

Eleven Uruguayans in LaLiga: Valverde is Madrid captain

The Uruguayan contingent is spread across nine clubs, with the midfielder emerging as the new face of leadership at the Bernabeu.

Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid: two hot streaks collide

Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid: two hot streaks collide

The German side arrives having won four of its last five matches and sits as a slight favorite in the odds against the Real Madrid squad.

Racing, Villarreal Meet With No Clear Favorite

Racing, Villarreal Meet With No Clear Favorite

The Cantabrian side arrives with four wins in its last five matches, while the Yellow Submarine looks to confirm its recent upswing after winning three of its last five outings.

Basel vs Barcelona, friendly in Switzerland

Basel vs Barcelona, friendly in Switzerland

The Catalan side is tabbed as a slight favorite with a 41 percent probability of victory in a match that looks more even than expected.

Liga MX Back for Matchday 4, America Leads Without New Signings

Liga MX Back for Matchday 4, America Leads Without New Signings

Toluca gets Paulinho back, Tigres loses Guido Pizarro, and Cruz Azul looks to bounce back from its first setback under Joel Huiqui.

Chapecoense vs Bahia at Arena Condá

Chapecoense vs Bahia at Arena Condá

The home side, stuck at the bottom of the table, hosts the sixth-place team in the Brasileirão standings, with a 23-point gap between them.

Romero joins Atletico Madrid for 40 million

Romero joins Atletico Madrid for 40 million

The Argentine defender has signed through 2031, becoming one of the club's most significant defensive additions of the season.

Ferran Torres joins PSG for about $58 million

Ferran Torres joins PSG for about $58 million

The World Cup final hero has signed a five-year contract with the Champions League champions and will wear the number 9 jersey.

Atlético signs Cristian Romero from Tottenham for 34 million pounds

Atlético signs Cristian Romero from Tottenham for 34 million pounds

The Argentine defender, a world champion with his national team, signed a five-year contract that ties him to the Rojiblancos through 2031.

Tottenham vs Hoffenheim: even friendly at Hotspur Way

Tottenham vs Hoffenheim: even friendly at Hotspur Way

The numbers slightly favor the unbeaten English side in the tournament against a Hoffenheim side arriving in good form.

Liverpool, Como friendly with no clear favorite

Liverpool, Como friendly with no clear favorite

The model gives Liverpool a 41% chance of winning against 35% for Como, a forecast too tight to point to a clear favorite.

Deportes

Gotham rallies after White's 22-second strike

Midge Purce and Sam Kerr turned around a 2-1 win over Kansas City on a night that featured a controversial VAR review in the Current's defense.

Uruguay dominates Sudamericana round of 16 team of the week

Uruguay dominates Sudamericana round of 16 team of the week

Pizzichillo, Hohberg and Olveira were named by CONMEBOL after standing out in the opening leg of the competition.

Independiente del Valle downs Delfin 3-2

Independiente del Valle downs Delfin 3-2

The league leader took control at Estadio Banco Guayaquil with early goals and an own goal from the visitors.

Leagues Cup: Winners and Losers From the Break

Leagues Cup: Winners and Losers From the Break

Pumas lost Cordova to a torn ACL, Necaxa got eliminated despite a strong start, and America leads the pack after advancing unbeaten.

River seeks to end six-game winless run against Argentinos

River seeks to end six-game winless run against Argentinos

Coudet's team has gone 360 minutes without scoring in the Clausura, the worst scoring drought in club history at the start of a league campaign.

Atlas vs Tigres: a clash of needs in Liga MX

Atlas vs Tigres: a clash of needs in Liga MX

The hosts, ninth with 6 points, are favored over the Monterrey side that sits 16th with just 1 point.

Banfield beats Racing at the Cilindro

Banfield beats Racing at the Cilindro

A 23rd-minute header from Alexander Machado was enough for the "Taladro" to take all three points despite the home side's overwhelming dominance in Argentina's Primera División.

    
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