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Former Goal editor, FootballCritic and Football Transfers founder with over a decade of experience covering domestic and international football, with particular focus on Barcelona.
Articles written by Paul Macdonald
La Liga
Villarreal 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Joao Felix strikes to set up Madrid derby clash
Felix struck after coming off the bench as Atleti ground out another victory to retain their lead at the top of La Liga
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Sheffield Utd 0-2 Liverpool Player Ratings: Jones and Firmino grind out win
Jones and Firmino struck in the second half to ease some pressure on Jurgen Klopp's side following a poor league run
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd: No skill, no chances, no fun in Stamford Bridge borefest
Neither Chelsea nor Man Utd made any real concerted effort to win the match and it led to a miserable clash lacking in action
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Gareth Bale: Player Rating and performance v Burnley
Bale produced by far his most impressive display since his return to north London in the mauling of Burnley
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Leicester 1-3 Arsenal Player Ratings: David Luiz stars as Gunners earn vital win
The Brazilian defender was superb at both ends of the pitch as Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to earn the points
- 3 years
Ligue 1
PSG 0-2 Monaco: Champions now four points behind Lille after yet another slip-up
Mauricio Pochettino's side have a real battle on their hands to retain their Ligue 1 crown after a deserved loss to Monaco
- 3 years
Brazil
Flamengo 2-1 Internacional: Gabigol strikes as Brazilian Serie A title goes to final day
The former Inter forward struck in the second half to give his side a slender advantage going into the final round of matches.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Man Utd 3-1 Newcastle Player Ratings: Rashford shines, Willock woeful
Marcus Rashford scored and won his side a penalty as Manchester United cruised to an easy home win over Newcastle
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Arsenal 0-1 Man City Player Ratings: Sterling stars, Aubameyang posted missing
Raheem Sterling's goal settled the contest but Arsenal were a non-event in attack, with their captain providing nothing
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Barcelona 1-1 Cadiz Player Ratings: Messi goal not enough as Barca drop vital points
Lionel Messi rolled home from the penalty spot but it's not enough as Barca give Atletico Madrid a let off in the title race
- 3 years
Player Ratings
West Ham 2-1 Tottenham Player Ratings: Lingard leaves Mourinho in real trouble
The reformed Manchester United winger scored a superb goal as West Ham's top-four bid was strengthened
- 3 years
Player Rating
Lionel Messi: Player Rating and performance v PSG
Messi scored a penalty but was completely overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe as Barcelona's frailties defensively came to pass again
- 3 years
Champions League
Champions League draw: Barcelona to face PSG, Atletico take on Chelsea
The standout tie of the round sees Lionel Messi travel to Paris to take on a team he might move to this summer
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Inter 3-1 Lazio Player Ratings: Lukaku brilliance gives Nerazzurri huge win
Romelu Lukaku was at his brilliant best, scoring twice and assisting another as Antonio Conte's side took a major step towards the title
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Arsenal 4-2 Leeds United, Player Ratings: Aubameyang lethal but Meslier has nightmare
Arsenal captain Aubameyang was in lethal form, netting a hat-trick that was more than assisted by some poor goalkeeping
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia, Player Ratings: Kroos imperious in easy win
Kroos ran proceedings from the beginning as the Spanish giants kept up the pressure on rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona
- 3 years
Player Ratings
WBA 1-1 Man Utd, Player Ratings: Fernandes scores but United stumble
Manchester United dropped more points to relegation-threatened West Brom, effectively ending any fading title chances
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona Player Ratings: Brilliant Messi cameo saves Barca
The superstar emerged from the bench with his team behind and completely transformed the match in their favour
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Sheffield United 1-2 Chelsea Player Ratings: Mount, Kovacic and Jorginho star
The young English playmaker is clearly a key part of Thomas Tuchel's plans at the Blues and was excellent again
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Liverpool 1-4 Man City Player Ratings: Alisson has a shocker while Gundogan shines
The Brazilian goalkeeper is usually reliable but he made two huge errors to gift the game - and maybe the title - to City
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Harry Kane: Player Rating and performance versus WBA
The Tottenham forward returned to the team after an injury layoff and was his influential best in securing victory
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Player Ratings: Messi and Griezmann on song
The attacking duo scored two excellent goals in the win at Camp Nou though Barcelona far from had things all their own way
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Gareth Bale: Player Rating and performance versus Brighton
The Tottenham superstar was given a rare start against the Seagulls but he produced a display lacking in any kind of quality
- 3 years
Player Ratings
West Ham 1-3 Liverpool Player Ratings: Sensational Salah drives Reds to win
Liverpool had to be patient but in the end their Egyptian star proved too good for the Hammers
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Lorient 3-2 PSG: Pochettino's side fall to stunning defeat despite Neymar double
The Brazilian scored twice from the penalty spot but a late Moffi goal condemned Poch and his side to a surprise loss
- 3 years