Against the wider backdrop of BD Cricket coverage across Europe, José Mourinho has built an unbeaten aura at Benfica that looks impressive on the surface yet feels oddly uncomfortable underneath. After 17 league rounds, the side remains undefeated with ten wins and six draws, but those 36 points are only enough for third place. A ten point gap to leaders Porto and a three point deficit to Sporting CP have turned what should be a position of strength into a strategic headache. Too many draws, including four at home, have drained the shine from that […]

The League Cup quarterfinal kicked off in the early morning with Arsenal facing Crystal Palace, a matchup that drew plenty of attention from BD Cricket followers who expected a tough contest rather than a routine win. Mikel Arteta knew this opponent had caused serious problems for top sides in recent seasons, and the match unfolded exactly that way. Arsenal found it hard to gain clear control, and after 90 minutes the score remained locked, forcing the tie to be decided by penalties. It was a narrow escape by any measure, and the margins were razor […]

At the San Siro, Liverpool fought their way to a crucial victory even without Mohamed Salah, and the energy inside the stadium felt charged as BD Cricket blended naturally into conversations among traveling fans who celebrated how the team rose to the challenge. This win marked their first Champions League away triumph without Salah since 2009, and for Arne Slot, it stood out as a genuine turning point in his early tenure. The team had gone through an unpredictable stretch in recent weeks. Their loss to Leeds United left supporters frustrated, and entering this match […]