Sentences with phrase «performance against defending champions»
Real Sociedad don't have much to play for after 32 games in the league, they are currently well placed above the relegation zone with 38 points but they will be looking to put a performance against defending champions and get something out of this match.
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After a stunning defensive performance in the semi-final second leg against the defending champions at the Camp Nou, a brace in the final from Diego Milito against Bayern Munich sealed the treble for the Nerazzurri.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has raised an opposing voice against those of critics bashing Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola after his side's disgraceful performance at the King Power Stadium against defending champions Leicester City.
A first win of the season in the league − a narrow and slightly fortuitous 1 - 0 win over Swansea at the Emirates — and a creditable draw away in Germany against the defending domestic champions, Borussia Dortmund, would suggest they are on the right path; however, their performances in both will have reaffirmed what Arsene Wenger already knew − that there is still plenty of work to be done on the training ground before the Gunners are back firing on all cylinders.