The 2009 Champions League semifinal between Chelsea and Barcelona remains infamous. Controversial refereeing decisions, disallowed goals, and high tension sparked debates worldwide, highlighting the drama and unpredictability of football at the highest level.
The 2009 Chelsea vs. Barcelona Semi-Final – Controversy and Drama
Sep 11, 2025
The Magician of Barcelona – Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho was Barcelona’s magician, a player who redefined joy in football. With dazzling dribbles, no-look passes, and impossible goals, he enchanted fans worldwide, bringing back glory to Barça and leaving an everlasting smile on the game.
Aug 29, 2025
Champions League draw: Spicy encounters await Europe’s giants
The second edition of the revamped format of Europe’s elite club competition is set to begin, and its league phase promises a lot of exciting encounters!
Aug 14, 2025
LaLiga is around the corner: Here’s all you need to know ahead of the new season
With the return of Spanish top-flight football just around the corner, we take a look at what the front-runners and their chasers have been doing this summer!
Apr 18, 2025
The race to Munich heats up: Only four teams remain!
The Champions League quarterfinals delivered pure drama—big comebacks, tight finishes, and emotional exits. With only four teams left, the road to Munich is set. Sofascore dives into every matchup, stat-backed and story-filled, as the semifinals approach.
Mar 8, 2025
Greatest Rivalries in Football – El Clásico (FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid)
El Clásico is more than just a football match—it’s a historic rivalry fueled by passion, politics, and sporting excellence. From legendary battles to new stars, it remains the ultimate spectacle in world football.
Feb 3, 2025
UCL League Phase recap: Stat leaders & best performers
As the thrilling league phase of the Champions League is behind us, we take a look at which players got the most out of the new, reformed format of Europe’s biggest club competition.
Jan 17, 2025
Five Ingredients of a Recipe That Could Help Barça Conquer Europe
As the business end of the footballing season closes down, we ask ourselves are Barça’s big wins against Europe’s top sides a sign of things to come this spring.
Jan 2, 2025
Football in 2024 through Sofascore’s users’ eyes
As we turn a new page with 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on what was written in the world of football in 2024, and how Sofascore’s users lived the exciting moments through our app.