Can you believe it? We’re in the final match of the league phase for the Champions League with a trip to Frankfurt.
Last week the hoddle took a look at some other leagues around Europe. Those featured some of the big names – Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga.
Today we’re going to have a look around Europe again, but this time we’re gonna focus on some leagues that might not be getting as much attention. Let’s take a look:
Scottish Premiership:
This is one of the most exciting title races in all of football
right now as Hearts seem to break the Rangers-Celtic rivalry that has dominated the league for decades. Hearts held on for a 2-2 draw against Celtic at the weekend to maintain some distance in the race. But there’s a big game coming up against Mikey Moore’s Rangers next month.
Top four:
- Hearts (51 Pts, +25 GD)
- Rangers (47 Pts, +20 GD)
- Celtic (45 Pts, +18 GD)
- Motherwell (40 Pts, +18 GD)
Eredivisie:
I always like to keep tabs on this one. This year, PSV seem to be walking their way to the title. I’ve never heard of NEC before. Apparently it’s short for NEC Nijmegen and they’ve been competing in the Dutch premier tier since they got promoted in the 2021 season.
Here’s another fun fact: They were drawn in the same group as Tottenham during their 2008-09 UEFA Cup campaign. Spurs won the fixture 1-0 thanks to a header from Jamie O’Hara.
- PSV (53 Pts, +36 GD)
- Feyenoord (39 Pts, +22 GD)
- Ajax (37 Pts, +13 GD)
- NEC (35 Pts, +16 GD)
Danish Superliga:
I’m throwing this one in here because it’s rare to see Copenhagen not in a spot to compete for the title or European football, but here we are. Instead, it’s Aarhus Gymnastikforening that are in pole position to win the whole thing.
Top three:
- AGF (40 Pts, +18 GD)
- Midtjylland (36 Pts, +27 GD)
- Brondby (31 Pts, +10 GD)
Fitzie’s trak of the day: Where’s My Phone?, by Mitski
And now for your links:
Alasdair Gold: “Every word Thomas Frank said on Kolo Muani car crash, transfers, Porro, Van de Ven and Kinsky”
BBC: “Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin”
The Guardian: “Champions League permutations: who needs what from final night of fixtures?”
ESPN: “River Plate expanding iconic Monumental to hold 101,000 fans”
