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Mikel Merino

Isak Nears Champions League Spot Despite Goalless Match

Isak Nears Champions League Spot Despite Goalless Match

2 MIN READ

Sharp elbows are needed from time to time to get ahead in professional football's tough environment. But it's about using them correctly

Dembélé's Goal Boosts PSG's Champions League Hopes

Dembélé's Goal Boosts PSG's Champions League Hopes

3 MIN READ

Neither Arsenal nor Paris Saint-Germain have won club football's biggest title – only one of the teams gets the chance in the Champions League final in Munich. After the first semi-final in London, it's an advantage for the Parisians

Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

2 MIN READ

Arsenal took a tough win against Real Madrid in the first quarterfinal match in the Champions League. The match winner was Declan Rice – who, after two classy free kicks, paved the way for the 3-0 victory

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

1 MIN READ

London is red. Arsenal won Sunday's meeting with Chelsea after a goal by substitute striker Mikel Merino

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

2 MIN READ

The pre-match talk was about Alexander Isak and Erling Braut Haaland. Which of the high-profile goal-scorers would have the last word – the Swede or the Norwegian? Then, new acquisition Omar Marmoush stepped forward and stole the show in the Premier League's top match

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

1 MIN READ

Arsenal started the new year by continuing to chase Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. So far, so good

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

4 MIN READ

Last time Spain played a European Championship final, ten out of eleven starting players belonged to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Now it's the Basques who dominate

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

Like father, like son. Spain's Mikel Merino became an unexpected hero in the European Championship quarterfinal against Germany

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out

The quarterfinal in Stuttgart was thrilling. It wasn't until extra time that Spain decided – and put an end to the home nation Germany's European Championship adventure