Articles with european football

Serie A – 10 games to go (2020/2021)

Teams are in reverse order. Last five games begins with the most recent.

20th – Crotone – 15pts – LLWLL
It’s been a predictably rough ride for Crotone with 70 goals shipped already. With a defence that leaky, Serse Cosmi is on a hiding to nothing trying to keep them up.
Next 5: Napoli (A), Spezia (A), Udinese (H), Samp (H), Parma (A)

19th – Parma – 19pts – LWDLD – Team Profile
Parma face the rest of the bottom five in the next six games. Ex-Italy star Graziano Pelle has been brought in from China to bolster the worst attack in the league.
Next 5: Benevento (A), Milan (H), Cagliari (A), Juventus (A), Crotone (H)

18th – Cagliari – 22pts – LLDWW – Team Profile
The Sardinians’ 5 year stay in the top flight could be coming to an end with a tough set of run-in fixtures. Diego Godin hasn’t been able to shore up the defence.
Next 5: Hellas (H), Inter (A), Parma (H), Udinese (A), Roma (H)

17th – Torino – 23pts – LWLLW – Team Profile
Il Toro are a point clear of the drop zone with a game in hand. They seem the most likely of the bottom four to secure safety with Belotti leading the line.
Next 5: Juventus (H), Udinese (A), Roma (H), Bologna (A), Napoli (H)

16th – Benevento – 29pts – WLDLL
Filippo Inzaghi has been working wonders with Benevento culminating in a shock 1-0 win at Juventus that all but ended the title challenge of the Bianconeri. Looking good to stay up.
Next 5: Parma (H), Sassuolo (H), Lazio (A), Genoa (A), Udinese (H)

15th – Spezia – 29pts – WLDLD
Spezia are another promoted side who’ve enjoyed a better than expected first season. Victory over Cagliari last time moved them seven points clear of danger.
Next 5: Lazio (A), Crotone (H), Bologna (A), Inter (H), Genoa (A)

14th – Fiorentina – 29pts – LWDLL – Team Profile
La Viola have endured a disappointing year with occasional dashes of brilliance from Franck Ribery. Cesare Prandelli has just stepped down due to mental health reasons.
Next 5: Genoa (A), Atalanta (H), Sassuolo (A), Hellas (A), Juventus (H)

13th – Genoa – 31pts – WDLDL – Team Profile
Il Grifone are in much ruder health points-wise than they have been in recent years. A huge comeback win over Parma last time out should suffice to keep them up.
Next 5: Fiorentina (H), Juventus (A), Milan (A), Benevento (H), Spezia (H)

12th – Udinese – 33pts – LDWDW – Team Profile
An ex-Premier League front three of Fernando Llorente, Gerard Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra with De Paul in behind have kept the Zebrette in familiar mid-table mediocrity.
Next 5: Atalanta (A), Torino (H), Crotone (A), Cagliari (H), Benevento (A)

11th – Bologna – 34pts – WWLLW – Team Profile
Sinisa Mihajlovic’s fantastic tartan cap is in danger of overshadowing what has been another solid season for the Greyhounds. A tougher nut to crack than previously.
Next 5: Inter (H), Roma (A), Spezia (H), Torino (H), Atalanta (A)

10th – Sampdoria – 35pts – WLDDL – Team Profile
After comfortably rescuing them from relegation, Claudio Ranieri has done as well as could be expected this year. Loanee Antonio Candreva has added a touch of class.
Next 5: Milan (A), Napoli (H), Hellas (H), Crotone (A), Sassuolo (A)

9th – Hellas Verona – 38pts – LLLWD – Team Profile
A miserly defence has kept Hellas in the top 10, but a toothless attack has stopped them going any further. Kevin Lasagna has been brought in, but has only scored once.
Next 5: Cagliari (A), Lazio (H), Samp (A), Fiorentina (H), Inter (A)

8th – Sassuolo – 39pts – LWLDD – Team Profile
It looked like the always entertaining Neroverdi might threaten the Big 7’s dominance early on, but they have fallen away. Domenico Berardi is one goal away from his club century.
Next 5: Roma (H), Inter (A), Benevento (A), Fiorentina (H), Milan (A)

7th – Lazio – 49pts – WWLLW – Team Profile
2020/2021 has not been great for the Biancoceleste with Immobile much quieter than last year. Mussolini’s great-grandson has just joined the first team…playing on the right.
Next 5: Spezia (H), Hellas (A), Benevento (H), Napoli (A), Milan (H)

6th – Roma – 50pts – LLWWL – Team Profile
Next 5: Sassuolo (A), Bologna (H), Torino (A), Atalanta (H), Cagliari (A)
The Giallorossi are still going strong in the Europa League and will face Ajax in the last 8. With their current league form, they’ll probably be in the same competition next year.

5th – Napoli – 53pts – WWWDW – Team Profile
Wins at Milan and Roma after a shock Europa League defeat to Granada have seen Napoli sneak back into Champions League contention. The next five games are critical.
Next 5: Crotone (H), Juventus (A), Samp (A), Inter (H), Lazio (H)

4th – Atalanta – 55pts – WWLWW – Team Profile
The departure of talisman Papu Gomez has barely affected Gasperini’s men with Luis Muriel scoring at will. A cup final against Juve awaits and a great chance at another top 4 finish.
Next 5: Udinese (H), Fiorentina (A), Juventus (H), Roma (A), Bologna (H)

3rd – Juventus – 55pts – LWWWD – Team Profile
Defeat to Porto in the Champions League and a home loss to Benevento last time out have the Old Lady in crisis. The title is gone and top 4 is far from guaranteed. Will Ronaldo be packing his bags?
Next 5: Torino (A), Napoli (H), Genoa (H), Atalanta (A), Parma (H)

2nd – AC Milan – 59pts – WLWDW – Team Profile
Taking into account Milan’s recent history, a second place finish would be a wonderful achievement with Ibrahimovic rolling back the years. If only they hadn’t led it for so long.
Next 5: Samp (H), Parma (A), Genoa (H), Sassuolo (H), Lazio (A)

1st – Inter Milan – 65pts – WWWWW – Team Profile
Romelu Lukaku has been on another planet this year and Lautaro Martinez has proved the perfect foil in Antonio Conte’s master plan. The win over Atalanta was the coronation. Deserved champions.
Next 5: Bologna (A), Sassuolo (H), Cagliari (H), Napoli (A), Spezia (A)

# Team MP W D L F A G P
1 Inter Milan 33 27 5 1 79 18 +61 86
2 AC Milan 33 21 6 6 64 39 +25 69
3 Juventus 33 18 10 5 47 26 +21 64
4 Bologna 33 17 11 5 48 26 +22 62
5 Roma 33 17 7 9 59 39 +20 58
6 Atalanta 32 16 6 10 59 37 +22 54
7 Lazio 33 16 4 13 42 35 +7 52
8 SSC Napoli 33 13 10 10 50 41 +9 49
9 Fiorentina 32 13 8 11 45 36 +9 47
10 Torino 33 11 13 9 31 29 +2 46
11 Monza 33 11 10 12 35 43 -8 43
12 Genoa 33 9 12 12 35 40 -5 39
13 Lecce 33 8 11 14 30 48 -18 35
14 Cagliari 33 7 11 15 36 56 -20 32
15 Verona 33 7 10 16 31 44 -13 31
16 Empoli 33 8 7 18 26 48 -22 31
17 Udinese 33 4 16 13 31 50 -19 28
18 Frosinone 33 6 10 17 40 63 -23 28
19 Sassuolo 33 6 8 19 39 65 -26 26
20 Salernitana 33 2 9 22 26 70 -44 15

Why not check out:
Bundesliga – 10 games to go
La Liga – 10 games to go
Ligue 1 – 10 games to go
Premier League – 10 games to go

La Liga – 10 games to go (2020/2021)

Teams are in reverse order. Last five games begins with the most recent.

20th – Huesca – 21pts – DLLDW – Team Profile
Huesca’s players have remained loyal to the cause, but will need a little bit of magic to survive the drop. Three wins from the next five would give the Oscences a shot.
Next 5: Levante (A), Elche (H), Atletico (A), Getafe (H), Alaves (A)

19th – Alaves – 23pts – LDLLL – Team Profile
Things are looking grim at the moment for the boys from Vitoria-Gasteiz with just a single point taken from the last six. The home match against Huesca is a must win.
Next 5: Celta (H), Bilbao (A), Villarreal (H), Valencia (A), Huesca (H)

18th – Eibar – 23pts – DLLDL – Team Profile
A horrible looking run-in with games against four of the current top five could see tiny Eibar’s remarkable seven year run in the top flight come to an end. No wins in the last eleven.
Next 5: Real Madrid (A), Levante (H), Granada (A), Sociedad (H), Atletico (A)

17th – Elche – 25pts – DLLWL – Team Profile
Survival is a definite possibility for the Frangiverds, which is as much as they could have hoped for after squeezing into then through the playoffs last year.
Next 5: Betis (H), Huesca (A), Valladolid (H), Levante (H), Osasuna (A)

16th – Real Valladolid – 27pts – DDWDL – Team Profile
La Pucela’s yearly flirtation with relegation is underway, but they’ve shown they have the ability to survive a tough run-in. Shon Weissman has been a real find.
Next 5: Barca (A), Granada (H), Elche (A), Cadiz (H), Bilbao (A)

15th – Cadiz – 29pts – LDWLD – Team Profile
After an unexpectedly strong start, the other “yellow submarine” have been sinking down the table. Alvaro Negredo should steer them out of choppy waters.
Next 5: Valencia (H), Getafe (A), Real Madrid (H), Valladolid (A), Celta (H)

14th – Getafe – 29pts – DDLWL – Team Profile
Getafe have been miles off last season’s biting the heels of the big boys, perhaps due to the added fixtures of their Euro campaign. Coach Jose Bordalas is rightly still in his job.
Next 5: Osasuna (A), Cadiz (H), Barca (A), Huesca (A), Real Madrid (H)

13th – Osasuna – 30pts – DDLWL – Team Profile
The Pamplona outfit are having a steady but unremarkable season. Without the record home run that came to an end last season, they’ve slipped down the table a little.
Next 5: Getafe (H), Villarreal (A), Valencia (H), Celta (A), Elche (H)

12th – Valencia – 33pts – WLWLW – Team Profile
With Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin popping down the road to join Villarreal, Valencia is no longer the strongest team in the region. Sad to see the fans’ struggle with the owner.
Next 5: Cadiz (A), Valencia (H), Osasuna (A), Alaves (H), Betis (A)

11th – Celta Vigo – 34pts – LDWDL – Team Profile
Celta should finally avoid 17th place this season. The football has been much better under new boss Coudet, keeping them mid-table despite no Iago Aspas goals in 2021.
Next 5: Alaves (A), Sevilla (H), Sociedad (A), Osasuna (H), Cadiz (A)

10th – Levante – 35pts – LWLDW – Team Profile
Bags of goals from strike pair Roger Marti and El Comandante have produced an excellent season for La Granota, who reached the semi-final of the cup.
Next 5: Huesca (H), Eibar (A), Sevilla (H), Elche (A), Villarreal (H)

9th – Athletic Bilbao – 35pts – DDLWD – Team Profile
Athletic will be hoping to close the gap to Barca and pull away from Real in terms of Copa Del Rey wins with their two finals for 2020 and 2021. The league has been nothing to write home about.
Next 5: Sociedad (A), Alaves (H), Betis (A), Atletico (H), Valladolid (H)

8th – Granada – 36pts – LWLWL – Team Profile
Next 5: Villarreal (H), Valladolid (A), Eibar (H), Sevilla (A), Barca (A)
Raul Espinola has led Los Rojiblancos to a QF Europa League showdown with Manchester United AND kept them strong in the league behind a reborn Roberto Soldado. Chapeau!

7th – Villarreal – 43pts – WWLLD – Team Profile
Europa League QF for the better known “yellow submarine” under Unai Emery. He’d love another win. Gerard Moreno is approaching club record goal-scorer status.
Next 5: Granada (A), Osasuna (H), Alaves (A), Barca (H), Levante (A)

6th – Real Betis – 45pts – WLWWW – Team Profile
Betis are flying under Pellegrini with five wins in the last six. The one loss came against bitter rivals Sevilla, however, who are probably too far ahead to catch in 4th.
Next 5: Elche (A), Atletico (H), Bilbao (H), Real Madrid (A), Valencia (H)

5th – Real Sociedad – 45pts – LLWDW – Team Profile
La Real were the early frontrunners with David Silva pulling the strings, but couldn’t last the course. They suffered a 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Barca last time out.
Next 5: Bilbao (H), Valencia (A), Celta (H), Eibar (A), Sevilla (H)

4th – Sevilla – 55pts – DWWLL – Team Profile
You would think Sevilla had done enough to secure Champions League football, but their run-in is as tough as it could get. En-Nesyri has had a great season up front.
Next 5: Atletico (H), Celta (A), Levante (A), Granada (H), Sociedad (A)

3rd – Real Madrid – 60pts – WWDDW – Team Profile
Benzema is unstoppable at the moment with 6 goals in his last 4 games hauling Madrid through to the last 8 of the Champions League and keeping their title challenge alive.
Next 5: Eibar (H), Barca (H), Cadiz (A), Betis (H), Getafe (A)

2nd – Barcelona – 62pts – WWWWW – Team Profile
Champions League aside, Messi and Barca have been on a blinding run of form that has taken them to the Copa Del Rey final and right into the slipstream of Atletico.
Next 5: Valladolid (H), Real Madrid (A), Getafe (H), Villarreal (A), Granada (H)

1st – Atletico Madrid – 66pts – WDWDW – Team Profile
It all seemed like a foregone conclusion for Atletico, but then Barca and Real got their act together and they’ve stuttered. Luis Suarez and Joao Felix will try to get them over the line.
Next 5: Sevilla (A), Betis (A), Huesca (H), Bilbao (A), Eibar (H)

# Team MP W D L F A G P
1 Real Madrid 32 25 6 1 70 22 +48 81
2 Barcelona 32 21 7 4 64 37 +27 70
3 Girona 32 21 5 6 67 40 +27 68
4 Atlético de Madrid 32 19 4 9 59 38 +21 61
5 Athletic Bilbao 32 16 10 6 52 30 +22 58
6 Real Sociedad 32 13 12 7 46 34 +12 51
7 Real Betis 32 12 12 8 40 38 +2 48
8 Valencia 32 13 8 11 35 34 +1 47
9 Villarreal 32 11 9 12 51 55 -4 42
10 Getafe 32 9 13 10 38 44 -6 40
11 Osasuna 32 11 6 15 37 46 -9 39
12 Sevilla 32 9 10 13 41 45 -4 37
13 Las Palmas 32 10 7 15 30 39 -9 37
14 Alaves 32 9 8 15 28 38 -10 35
15 Rayo Vallecano 32 7 13 12 27 39 -12 34
16 Mallorca 32 6 13 13 26 38 -12 31
17 Celta Vigo 32 7 10 15 37 47 -10 31
18 Cadiz 32 4 13 15 22 45 -23 25
19 Granada 32 3 9 20 33 61 -28 18
20 Almeria 32 1 11 20 31 64 -33 14

Why not check out:
Bundesliga – 10 games to go
Ligue 1 – 10 games to go
Premier League – 10 games to go
Serie A – 10 games to go

Premier League – 10 games to go (2020/2021)

Teams are in reverse order. Last five games begins with the most recent.

20th – Sheffield United – 14pts – LLWLL – Team Profile
In the Wilder-less wilderness, it was more a new manager thud than bounce as United crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Leicester last time out. Time to plan for the Championship.
Next 5: Leeds (A), Arsenal (H), Wolves (A), Brighton (H), Spurs (A)

19th – West Bromwich Albion – 18pts – LDLWD
The only way Sam Allardyce can continue his 100% record of avoiding relegation is by resigning or getting the sack. The Baggies will be joining the Blades down a division.
Next 5: Chelsea (A), Southampton (H), Leicester (A), Villa (A), Wolves (H)

18th – Fulham – 26pts – LWLDW
Scott Parker has worked wonders to have any chance of avoiding the drop after a terrible start and has proved a lot of doubters wrong in the process, myself included.
Next 5: Leeds (H), Villa (A), Wolves (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (A)

17th – Newcastle United – 28pts – DDDLL – Team Profile
Another awful season of uninspired football. Callum Wilson has looked good on occasion, but the fact that Andy Carroll is still in the picture tells you all you need to know about Joelinton.
Next 5: Brighton (A), Spurs (H), Burnley (A), West Ham (H), Liverpool (A)

16th – Brighton and Hove Albion – 29pts – WLLLD – Team Profile
All the metrics except points say that Brighton should be miles clear of the relegation scrap. Neal Maupay’s wayward finishing and heaps of terrible luck have cost them dearly.
Next 5: Newcastle (H), Man U (A), Everton (H), Chelsea (A), Sheff U (A)

15th – Burnley – 33pts – WDDLD – Team Profile
Nobody’s second team keep grafting away under foreman Sean Dyche, who keeps them competitive despite feeding on crumbs. Nick Pope has been a revelation.
Next 5: Southampton (A), Newcastle (H), Man U (A), Wolves (A), West Ham (H)

14th – Southampton – 33pts – LLWLL – Team Profile
Nobody saw either their flying start or recent nosedive coming in what’s been an up then down season. More of a log ride than a rollercoaster for the Saints.
Next 5: Burnley (H), West Brom (A), Palace (H), Leicester (H), Liverpool (A)

13th – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 35pts – LDLDW – Team Profile
The loss of Diogo Jota to Liverpool and Raul Jimenez to serious injury has stopped their progress in its tracks. Not even wearing the Portugal kit could turn things around.
Next 5: West Ham (H), Fulham (A), Sheff U (H), Burnley (H), West Brom (H)

12th – Leeds United – 36pts – DLLWL
Marcelo Bielsa’s swashbuckling tactics have somehow made Leeds an eminently likeable side. Consistently found out by better teams, but destroyers of mediocre ones.
Next 5: Fulham (A), Sheff U (H), Man City (A), Liverpool (H), Man U (H)

11th – Crystal Palace – 37pts – WLDDW – Team Profile
Roy Hodgson continues to work miracles on a shoestring. Zaha’s looked much more interested this year and Benteke’s finally rediscovered the whereabouts of the net.
Next 5: Everton (A), Chelsea (H), Southampton (A), Leicester (A), Man City (H)

10th – Arsenal – 41pts – WDWLW – Team Profile
Mikel Arteta has continued his rebuild at the Emirates with plenty of promising youngsters unearthed. However, the Europa League is looking like the only possible salvation this season.
Next 5: West Ham (A), Liverpool (H), Sheff U (A), Fulham (H), Everton (H)

9th – Aston Villa – 41pts – DDLWL – Team Profile
After a really strong start, they’ve lost their way since talisman Jack Grealish’s injury. He’s about to return though and could help them make a late push for Europe.
Next 5: Spurs (H), Fulham (H), Liverpool (A), Man City (H), West Brom (H)

8th – Tottenham Hotspur – 45pts – LWWWL – Team Profile
After topping the league for the best part of a month, Spurs imploded. A recent recovery saw Kane, Son and Bale finally gelling, but then the NLD happened. Could still win two cups though.
Next 5: Villa (A), Newcastle (A), Man U (H), Everton (A), Sheff U (H)

7th – Everton – 46pts – LLWWW – Team Profile
Carlo Ancelotti’s been doing a fine job at Goodison with Calvert-Lewin turned poacher extraordinaire but they’ve lost their last two. Still in the mix for Europe.
Next 5: Palace (H), Brighton (A), Spurs (H), Arsenal (A), Villa (H)

6th – Liverpool – 46pts – WLLWL – Team Profile
A record-breaking six straight losses has seen Fortress Anfield collapse after a terrible run of injuries. Still in the Champions League this year, but probably won’t be in 2021/2022.
Next 5: Arsenal (A), Villa (H), Leeds (A), Newcastle (H), Man U (A)

5th – West Ham United – 48pts – LWLWW – Team Profile
David Moyes has rediscovered his mojo and taken the unfancied Hammers to a position he used to sit in with Everton in the days of the “Big 4”. Soucek and Antonio have been a big part of that.
Next 5: Arsenal (H), Wolves (A), Leicester (H), Newcastle (A), Chelsea (H)

4th – Chelsea – 51pts – DWWDD – Team Profile
Sacking club legend Frank Lampard was a huge call, but it seems to have been utterly vindicated. Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten since taking the reins. Nailed on for top four.
Next 5: West Brom (H), Palace (A), Brighton (H), West Ham (A), Fulham (H)

3rd – Leicester City – 56pts – WWDLW – Team Profile
The Foxes are enjoying another wonderful year under Brendan Rodgers. The shock Europa loss to Slavia Prague could give them the energy in the tank required for a tough run-in.
Next 5: Man City (H), West Ham (A), West Brom (H), Palace (H), Southampton (A)

2nd – Manchester United – 57pts – WWDDW – Team Profile
Bruno Fernandes and a bunch of penalties (some more deserved than others) have given Ole his best year in charge yet. Will have a tilt at both the FA Cup and Europa League.
Next 5: Brighton (H), Spurs (A), Burnley (H), Leeds (A), Liverpool (H)

1st – Manchester City – 71pts – WWLWW – Team Profile
After much “after you, no after you”, City bashed the door down with 21 wins on the bounce featuring Gundogan as the unlikely hero. The title is rightfully theirs. Quadruple anyone?
Next 5: Leicester (A), Leeds (H), Villa (A), Palace (A), Chelsea (H)

Why not check out:
Bundesliga – 10 games to go
La Liga – 10 games to go
Ligue 1 – 10 games to go
Serie A – 10 games to go

Bundesliga – 10 games to go (2020-2021)

Teams are in reverse order. Last five games begins with the most recent.

18th – Schalke – 10pts – DLLDL – Team Profile
Four managers have already fallen victim to this poisoned chalice in just 24 games, and only one of them managed a win. The Miners are heading down.
Next 5: Wolfsburg (A), Gladbach (H), Bayer (A), Augsburg (H), Freiburg (A)

17th – Mainz – 18pts – DLWDW – Team Profile
They may say they’re “just a carnival team”, but they’ve been in the 1. Bundesliga for 12 years now. Jean-Philippe Mateta was a big loss to Crystal Palace.
Next 5: Freiburg (H), Hoffenheim (A), Arminia (H), Koln (A), Hertha (H)

16th – Arminia Bielefeld – 19pts – LDLLD – Team Profile
Arminia massively rolled the dice by parting ways with long-term manager Uwe Neuhaus at the beginning of March. Time will tell if it was genius or folly.
Next 5: Bayer (A), Leipzig (H), Mainz (A), Freiburg (H). Augsburg (A)

15th – Hertha Berlin – 21pts – WLLDL – Team Profile
Club legend and former coach Pal Dardai has returned to steady the ship after Bruno Labbadia lost his way. His son now plays in defence. They’ll be fine.
Next 5: Dortmund (A), Bayer (H), Union (A), Gladbach (H), Mainz (A)

14th – Koln – 22pts – DLLLW – Team Profile
A horrific home record has left the Billy Goats in danger. Timo Horn is still between the sticks, but might not fancy another year in the second tier.
Next 5: Union (A), Dortmund (H), Wolfsburg (A), Mainz (H), Bayer (A)

13th – Augsburg – 26pts – LWDLL – Team Profile
Polish keeper Rafal Gikiewicz seems to be on a mission to finish above his former side, Union. It won’t happen, but boss Heiko Herrlich isn’t complaining.
Next 5: Gladbach (H), Freiburg (A), Hoffenheim (H), Schalke (A), Arminia (H)

12th – Werder Bremen – 30pts – WDWLD – Team Profile
Mid-table mediocrity is just what the doctor ordered for Florian Kohfeldt after last season’s great escape. American Josh Sargent has stepped it up.
Next 5: Bayern (A), Wolfsburg (H), Stuttgart (A), Leipzig (H), Dortmund (A)

11th – Hoffenheim – 30pts – WDWDL – Team Profile
Hoffenheim have been the definition of inconsistent this season under Sebastian Hoeness. Record scorer Andrej Kramaric remains the focal point up front.
Next 5: Stuttgart A), Mainz (H), Augsburg (A). Bayer (H), Leipzig (A)

10th – Borussia Monchengladbach – 33pts – LLLDL – Team Profile
Why oh why do they do it? Every year there is a premature news story about a summer switch. The Foals have lost interest since coach Marco Rose said he was off to the other Borussia.
Next 5: Augsburg (A), Schalke (A), Freiburg (H), Hertha (A), Frankfurt (H)

9th – Stuttgart – 33pts – DWWDL – Team Profile
After securing promotion, the effortlessly cool Pellegrino Matarazzo has put Stuttgart back among the best with the help of free-scoring Sasa Kalajdzic and Silas Wamangituka.
Next 5: Hoffenheim (H), Bayern (A), Werder (H), Dortmund (H), Union (A)

8th – Freiburg – 34pts – LWLDW – Team Profile
Perennially punching above their weight, Christian Streich’s men have been at it again this season. His near ten-year tenure at the Black Forest side is the longest in the top flight.
Next 5: Mainz (A). Augsburg (H), Gladbach (A), Arminia (A), Schalke (H)

7th – Union Berlin – 35pts – DDWDL – Team Profile
Without question this year’s surprise package. After falling away badly at the end of last season, they brought in veteran Max Kruse, who has really got them firing.
Next 5: Koln (H), Frankfurt (A), Hertha (H), Bayern (A), Stuttgart (H)

6th – Borussia Dortmund – 39pts – LWWDL – Team Profile
Tipped to run Bayern close, this year has been a disaster for Dortmund in the league. However, they’re still alive in both the Champions League and the DFB Pokal.
Next 5: Hertha (H), Koln (A), Frankfurt (H), Stuttgart (A), Werder (H)

5th – Bayer Leverkusen – 40pts – WLDDW – Team Profile
Not only have they fallen away badly in the league, they’ve also been dumped out of Europe by Young Boys and the DFB Pokal by Essen. Peter Bosz will be looking over his shoulder.
Next 5: Arminia (H), Hertha (A), Schalke (H), Hoffenheim (A), Koln (H)

4th – Eintracht Frankfurt – 43pts – DLWWW – Team Profile
The Eagles have been flying since Luka Jovic’s reunion with Filip Kostic, and Andre Silva has had the best year of his career. Strong candidates for the Champions League next season.
Next 5: Leipzig (A), Union (H), Dortmund (A), Wolfsburg (H), Gladbach (A)

3rd – Wolfsburg – 45pts – LWWDW – Team Profile
Few expected Oliver Glasner’s Wolves to be mixing it at the top, but Koen Casteels has been flawless in goal, and Wout Weghorst a beast up front.
Next 5: Schalke (H), Werder (A), Koln (H), Frankfurt (A), Bayern (H)

2nd – Leipzig – 53pts – WWWWW – Team Profile
It’s been Leipzig’s turn to keep Bayern honest this season and they’ve done it admirably with six wins on the spin. No more Champions League football gives them an outside chance.
Next 5: Frankfurt (H), Arminia (A), Bayern (H), Werder (A), Hoffenheim (H)

1st – Bayern – 55pts – WWLDW – Team Profile
Defensively fragile, but still huge favourites. No Pokal this time after Holstein Kiel’s heroics, but Lewandowski could break the Bundesliga scoring record.
Next 5: Werder (A), Stuttgart (H), Leipzig (A), Union (H), Wolfsburg (A)

Why not check out:
La Liga – 10 games to go
Ligue 1 – 10 games to go
Premier League – 10 games to go
Serie A – 10 games to go

Ligue 1 – 10 games to go (2020-2021)

Teams are in reverse order. Last five games begins with the most recent.

20th – Dijon – 15pts – LLLLL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Hard to see anything apart from not cutting the mustard gags after eight losses on the bounce. It’ll be Ligue 2 football for the boys from Burgundy next season.
Next 5: Bordeaux (H), Reims (H), Marseille (A), Monaco (A), Nice (H)

19th – Nantes -24pts – LDDWL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
After an ill-advised dalliance with Raymond Domenech, the Canaries have experienced a mini-revival under Antoine Kombouare. Will it be too little too late?
Next 5: PSG (A), Lorient (H), Nice (H), Rennes (A), Lyon (H)

18th – Nimes – 25pts – LDWWW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
The Crocodiles have gone off the boil after putting together a 3 game winning streak spearheaded by the flowing locks of Renaud Ripart. A tough run-in awaits.
Next 5: Montpellier (H), Lille (A), St-Etienne (H), Brest (A), Strasbourg (H)

17th – Lorient – 27 pts – DWLLD – Recent highlights – Team Profile
A respectable return to the top flight for the Brittany outfit could well end with their objective of staying afloat achieved. It’s sink or swim time for Les Merlus.
Next 5: Nice (H), Nantes (A), Brest (H), Lens (A), Marseille (A)

16th – St-Etienne – 30pts – LLDWW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Les Verts are not safe after a very up and down season under Claude Puel. PSG could equal their record number of titles this year, so they will want to remain at the top table at least.
Next 5: Angers (A), Monaco (H), Nimes (A), Bordeaux (H), PSG (A)

15th – Bordeaux – 33pts – LLLDL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Having failed to win in eight matches, the Girondins are on a dreadful run, but victory against the even worse Dijon should all but secure safety.
Next 5: Dijon (A), Montpellier (A), Strasbourg (H), St-Etienne (A), Monaco (H)

14th – Strasbourg – 33pts – WDDWL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
No cup run this year for Le Racing, but the prodigiously tall Ludovic Ajorque’s goals will make sure their heads remain above water for another season.
Next 5: Rennes (A), Lens (H), Bordeaux (A), PSG (H), Nimes (A)

13th – Brest – 34pts – WLLDW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
The Pirate Team are looking good for survival. With 50 goals leaked, it’s hardly been a tight ship at the back, but stopper Larsonneur has often bailed them out.
Next 5: Marseille (A), Angers (H), Lorient (A), Nimes (H), Lens (H)

12th – Reims – 34pts – WDDDL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
After flying out of the blocks, Boulaye Dia has not been able to rediscover his fizz. It’s not been champagne football from Reims, but they’ll be fine.
Next 5: Lyon (H), Dijon (A), Rennes (H), Nice (A), Metz (H)

11th – Nice – 35pts – WWLLL– Recent highlights – Team Profile
Back to back wins inspired by standout performer Amine Gouiri have put any relegation fears to bed, but it’s been a disappointing season for the south coast side.
Next 5: Lorient (A), Marseille (H), Nantes (A), Reims (H), Dijon (A)

10th – Rennes – 38pts – LLLLL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
It’s not been a happy new year for Rennes, going from title outsiders to the fringes of Europe. Julien Stephan has just been replaced in the dugout by Bruno Genesio.
Next 5: Strasbourg (H), Metz (A), Reims (A), Nantes (H), Angers (A)

9th – Angers – 39pts – WDDLL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Le SCO can be satisfied with another solid season that has given them an outside shot at Europe. If that fails, the Angevins could target a first ever cup victory.
Next 5: St-Etienne (H), Brest (A), Montpellier (H), Lyon (A), Rennes (H)

8th – Montpellier – 40pts – DDWWW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
England youth star Stephy Mavididi has bolstered Montpellier’s attack this year. A place in Europe is certainly within the grasp of these top ten regulars.
Next 5: Nimes (A), Bordeaux (H), Angers (A), Marseille (H), Lille (A)

7th – Metz – 41pts – LWWLL – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Nobody expected such a strong season from the Maroons this year. Their next six fixtures are brutal, so keeping in touch with 5th is the order of the day.
Next 5: Lens (A), Rennes (H), Monaco (A), Lille (H), Reims (A)

6th – Marseille – 42pts – WLDDW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Despite Andre Villas Boas’ comic departure, a fan attack on the training ground, and Payet and Thauvin’s ongoing personal feud, they are still somehow 6th. What crisis?
Next 5: Brest (H), Nice (A), Dijon (H), Montpellier (A), Lorient (H)

5th – Lens – 44pts – WDWDD – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Unbeaten in eight, the Blood and Gold’s return to the top flight has been magnificent. Former Lens youth product Gael Kakuta has been a big factor in their renaissance.
Next 5: Metz (H), Strasbourg (A), Lyon (H), Lorient (H), Brest (A)

4th – Monaco – 55pts – LWWDW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Importing Niko Kovac and Kevin Volland from the Bundesliga has worked out pretty well for the principality. A place on the “podium” is their main aim.
Next 5: Lille (H), St-Etienne (A), Metz (H), Dijon (H), Bordeaux (A)

3rd – Lyon – 59pts – WDWLW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
With no European distractions and Memphis Depay and Houssem Aouar both still on the books, this is the best chance Lyon have had at the title for years.
Next 5: Reims (A), PSG (H), Lens (A), Angers (H), Nantes (A)

2nd – PSG – 60pts – WWLWW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
This will not be a stroll to the title for Pochettino, as he will have to juggle Champions League commitments with a tricky run-in. Still favourites nevertheless.
Next 5: Nantes (H), Lyon (A), Lille (H), Strasbourg (A), St-Etienne (H)

1st – Lille – 62pts – WDWDW – Recent highlights – Team Profile
Defeat to Ajax in the Europa League could be a real blessing in disguise for Les Dogues. Christophe Galtier’s charges still have to visit the rest of the current top five.
Next 5: Monaco (A), Nimes (H), PSG (A), Metz (A), Montpellier (H)

Why not check out:
Bundesliga – 10 games to go
La Liga – 10 games to go
Premier League – 10 games to go
Serie A – 10 games to go