The Champions League quarter-finals are set to begin, and there are some exciting matchups in store. In this section, we will take a closer look at four talking points that are likely to dominate the headlines in the coming days.
Foden and Bellingham: The battle of England’s No 10s
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are two of the most promising young talents in English football, and they are set to go head-to-head in the Champions League quarter-finals. Bellingham is currently Gareth Southgate’s pick to play as England’s No. 10, but there is a growing clamour for Foden to be given the chance to play in that role.
In their upcoming match, Bellingham’s Real Madrid will host Foden’s Manchester City, giving both players the opportunity to showcase their skills and make a case for why they should be prioritized in the playmaking position. It will be interesting to see how they perform and whether they can convince Southgate to make any changes to his lineup.
Will Kane strike against Arsenal again?
Harry Kane has a fantastic record against Arsenal, scoring 14 goals in 19 games against them during his time at Tottenham. Now playing for Bayern Munich, Kane will be looking to continue his impressive form against Arsenal in the upcoming quarter-final match.
However, he will be up against an Arsenal defense that has not conceded a goal in over a month, with William Saliba and Gabriel putting in strong performances in recent matches. It remains to be seen whether Kane will be able to break through their defense and add to his impressive goal-scoring record against Arsenal.
Sancho to showcase revived form?
Jadon Sancho has had a difficult season so far, but he has shown signs of revival in recent matches. The Manchester United player will be looking to continue his good form when Borussia Dortmund face Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Sancho has scored goals in back-to-back games and has been a standout player in recent matches. He will be hoping to impress his parent club and show them what they are missing out on.
CL would be perfect PSG farewell for Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has been a key player for Paris Saint-Germain this season, scoring 39 goals in all competitions. However, there have been rumors that he will be leaving the club soon, making this season’s Champions League campaign all the more important for him.
PSG will face Barcelona in the quarter-finals, giving Mbappe the chance to continue his impressive goal-scoring record against them. Barcelona will need to be wary of the Frenchman, who has scored four goals in just two games against them.
If Mbappe does leave PSG, a strong performance in the Champions League would be the perfect farewell for him and a chance to cement his legacy at the club.