Football with Wasim Parkar

How does one react to two nights of Champions League football defined by mayhem? Wasim Parkar gives kudos to those who pulled off the miracles amidst the bedlam, but also wonders whether these matches were defined by the flaws of the vanquished moreso than the virtues of the winners.

To many, the second legs of this week’s Champions League ties seem done and dusted. Wasim disagrees and outlines why the matches have a lot to offer and ponders whether the state of mind of the protagonists involved may prove to be decisive.

There is a lot at stake in what many consider the biggest game in English football. Wasim looks ahead to Manchester United vs Liverpool at Old Trafford and focuses on some of the factors he believes will be key in the big game.

Atletico Madrid rolled back the years as Diego Simeone’s men delivered on a night of passion and electricity at the Wanda. Wasim analyzes the key factors in Atleti’s win while trying to understand why Juve were so poor.

City may have already their used their get out of jail free card in the first leg of their round of 16 clash with Schalke. Wasim finds himself agreeing with Pep’s words and tries to come up with a solution for City’s genuine problem position.

After a game that flattered to deceive, Wasim gives his thoughts on Lyon and Barcelona and wonders whether the Spanish champions have a midfield problem.

It may not have lived upto expectations, but Wasim still shares plenty of thoughts on the stalemate at Anfield.

It’s probably overshadowed by the more illustrious ties in the Champions League Round of 16, but Wasim thinks there is a lot to be excited by the clash between a dangerous Lyon side and an off-colour Barcelona.

Liverpool take on Bayern Munich for the first time in the modern era of the Champions League. Wasim looks at the tactics, form and key influences in this mouth-watering European tie.

Fifth hosts fourth in a crucial battle for Champions League qualification as Atalanta welcome Milan in Serie A. Wasim highlights the threats that both teams possess and the tactics that are likely to be decisive in the game.