Al-Nassr goals vs Al-Hilal 1-4 Extended highlights featuring a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Check out the goals here on the BLOG Here on Football Goal Roundup. #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals

Al-Nassr goals vs Al-Hilal 1-4 Extended highlights featuring a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo 

Al-Hilal started the new season just as they ended the last: by celebrating another title. This Saturday (17), the club defeated Al-Nassr with a 4-1 victory, securing the Saudi Super Cup trophy. The match was held at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium in Abha.

Under the guidance of coach Jorge Jesus, who now boasts five titles with Al-Hilal, the team continues to assert its dominance in Saudi football after a brilliant 2023/24 season. With this achievement, Al-Hilal kicks off the 2024/25 season on the right foot and now shifts focus to the Saudi Pro League opener, scheduled for next Saturday.

Al-Nassr took the lead with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo in the 44th minute of the first half. However, the second half belonged entirely to Al-Hilal, who gave their opponents no chance.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic equalized in the 55th minute, sparking the team's comeback. Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice, in the 63rd and 69th minutes, turning the game around and extending the lead. To cap off the win, Malcom found the back of the net in the 72nd minute, sealing the victory.

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Goals from the friendly match between Tottenham vs Bayern Munich. Check out the goals here on the BLOG Here on Football Goal Roundup. #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals #tottenham #bayerdemunique

Goals from the friendly match between Tottenham vs Bayern Munich 

Tottenham Hotspur’s preseason concluded with a 3-2 defeat as Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich proved too strong for a fluctuating Spurs side.

The match started well for Spurs, with Dejan Kulusevski scoring just 25 seconds into the game, displaying excellent striker instincts after initiating the move himself and finishing off a deflected ball from Joshua Kimmich inside Bayern’s box. However, Bayern soon took control, netting twice from set pieces, with a goal from Serge Gnabry sandwiched in between. Gnabry capitalized on Yves Bissouma’s failed clearance from a poor Guglielmo Vicario pass, driving a low shot past the keeper from outside the box.

In the second half, Ange Postecoglou made eight substitutions, and Spurs immediately looked sharper. Kulusevski scored his second after being set up by Lucas Bergvall, who did well to win the ball in a press before linking up with Son Heung-min and feeding his compatriot. Despite late pressure, Tottenham couldn’t find an equalizer as both teams emptied their benches.

Here are my top 10 talking points from the match:

1. Selection Consistency: Despite struggles in the first game against Bayern, Postecoglou surprisingly made just one change, bringing Yves Bissouma in for Archie Gray. Bayern also fielded a similar lineup, which likely contributed to the high quality of play from the start, though Spurs couldn’t sustain it throughout the first half.

2. Kulusevski as a Striker Option: Dejan Kulusevski played as a striker for most of preseason and looked comfortable in the role. He opened the scoring within 23 seconds, showing his ability to lead the line with excellent hold-up play and a sharp finish. He scored again in the second half after a good move involving Lucas Bergvall. Could this be his best position in Postecoglou’s system?

3. Set Piece Struggles: Tottenham’s issues with set pieces from the 23/24 season continued. Both of Bayern’s first-half goals came from simple back-post crosses, highlighting a defensive weakness that must be concerning for Postecoglou.

4. Djed Spence’s Struggles: Djed Spence had a mixed performance, particularly in defense. While he had some bright moments going forward, he struggled to keep up with Serge Gnabry, often losing his marker and showing vulnerabilities in open space. It’s unclear if his difficulties were due to playing on the left side, but he didn’t help his case as a backup to Pedro Porro.

5. Postecoglou’s Mass Changes: Unusually for a late preseason match, Postecoglou made eight changes at halftime, possibly due to dissatisfaction with the first-half performance. Only Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, and Guglielmo Vicario stayed on.

6. Defensive Reinforcements: The substitutions allowed a first look this preseason at three of last season’s starting back four: Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven. The defense immediately looked more solid, particularly on the left, as Udogie’s presence quieted Bayern’s attacks.

7. Gray as Right-Back: Archie Gray, playing as a right-back for the first time this season, shined after some shaky midfield performances. He defended well and contributed offensively, showing quick feet and excellent passing to help Spurs progress up the pitch.

8. Tactical Fouling: Much like in the reverse fixture, Bayern employed numerous tactical fouls to stop counters, largely going unpunished by the referee. The match turned increasingly combative, with some fouls approaching dangerous levels, particularly Joao Palhinha’s late swipe at Mikey Moore.

9. Bergvall Scare: A frightening moment occurred when Lucas Bergvall collapsed on the pitch clutching his throat and chest. Fortunately, he recovered and finished the match, but the incident was alarming.

10. Past and Future: A special moment came late in the match as Harry Kane stepped onto the Tottenham Hotspur pitch for the first time since his departure, alongside young academy striker Will Lankshear. It felt like a symbolic passing of the torch, though time will tell if Lankshear can eventually fill Kane’s shoes. More information. #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals #tottenham #bayerdemunique

Goals from the friendly match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the United States. Check out the goals here on the BLOG Here on Football Goal Roundup. #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals #barcelona #realmadrid

 Goals from the friendly match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the United States

In a match marked by a nearly one-and-a-half-hour interruption due to a lightning storm, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 this Saturday (3) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, in the traditional pre-season El Clásico.

The clash in the United States marked the first time attackers Endrick and Vinicius Jr. played together for the Merengue team.

The former Palmeiras player started, while Vini began on the bench and came on in the second half. However, the Brazilians saw another player shine even brighter...

It was 22-year-old forward Pau Victor, recently permanently signed by Barça from Girona, also in Catalonia.

At 42 minutes into the first half, after a long ball into the area, Lewandowski set it up, and Pau Victor simply tapped it into Courtois' net.

Then, at 9 minutes into the second half, Pau Victor received a precise assist from right-back Álex Valle and finished with quality to extend the lead. At 37 minutes, Barça's defense faltered on a corner kick, and young Nico Paz, who had just replaced Endrick, headed in to reduce the deficit.

The goal energized the blancos, who pushed forward in the final minutes but couldn’t find the equalizer at MetLife Stadium.

Thus, Barça celebrated their victory over their archrival, while Real Madrid suffered their second consecutive pre-season defeat, following a 1-0 loss to Milan. 

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Goles del amistoso entre Liverpool y Manchester United. Check out the goals here on the BLOG Here on Football Goal Roundup. #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals #liverpool #manchesterunited

Goles del amistoso entre Liverpool y Manchester United

Liverpool didn’t take long to get on the scoreboard. After just 10 minutes, Fabio Carvalho received a pass from Diogo Jota, evaded his marker, and shot low to beat Onana. Still in the first half, the Reds extended their lead. At the 36th minute, Mohamed Salah made a brilliant play on the right side and crossed for Curtis Jones, who merely had to tap the ball into the empty net.

In the second half, the Anfield team sealed the victory at the 16-minute mark. After a beautiful passing sequence, Diogo Jota's shot was saved by Onana, but Tsimikas capitalized on the rebound to find the back of the net. More information   #soccer #goal #goals #puskas #goalkeepersaves #goalkeepertraining #soccergoals #liverpool #manchesterunited