Casi de la nada, Thiago Pitarch se ha hecho un hueco en el elenco estelar del Real Madrid. Contra el City, ofreció una actuación magistral que dejó boquiabierta a una estrella mundial.
Federico Valverde ofreció una lección magistral que pasará a la historia de la Liga de Campeones, llevando al Real Madrid a una contundente victoria por 3-0 sobre el Manchester City. El motor del mediocampo uruguayo estuvo sobresaliente, anotando un impresionante hat-trick que ayudó al gigante español a poner un pie en los cuartos de final. Su actuación fue tan buena que un periodista en la zona mixta decidió saltarse las formalidades y, en tono de broma, le coronó con un «Balón de Oro» allí mismo.
La estrella del Real Madrid Trent Alexander-Arnold ha elogiado a Federico Valverde, describiéndolo como el «jugador más infravalorado» del fútbol mundial tras su sensacional actuación contra el Manchester City. El internacional uruguayo fue el protagonista de la contundente victoria por 3-0 del equipo blanco en el partido de ida de los octavos de final de la Liga de Campeones, disputado en el Bernabéu. A pesar de la ausencia de Kylian Mbappé y Jude Bellingham, el hat-trick de Valverde en la primera parte desmanteló al equipo de Pep Guardiola en un frenético periodo de 22 minutos.
El exjugador del Barcelona y del Sevilla Ivan Rakitic ha criticado la decisión de permitir que Luka Modric abandone el Real Madrid para fichar por el AC Milan, calificando la marcha del maestro como una pérdida significativa. Rakitic expresó su incredulidad ante el hecho de que se haya permitido que un jugador de la calidad y la trayectoria de Modric abandone el Bernabéu a pesar de seguir rindiendo a un nivel excelente.
El excentrocampista del Barcelona Ivan Rakitic ha pedido al club que finalmente rinda un homenaje digno a Lionel Messi, al tiempo que ha expresado su deseo de que la superestrella argentina continúe su carrera al más alto nivel durante «unos años más». En declaraciones realizadas con motivo de su 38.º cumpleaños, el croata reflexionó sobre el impacto que su antiguo compañero de equipo ha tenido en el deporte, señalando que la influencia de Messi trasciende las rivalidades entre clubes y las fronteras.
Antoine Griezmann volvió a sus mejores tiempos el martes por la noche, liderando la goleada por 5-2 al Tottenham Hotspur en los octavos de final de la Liga de Campeones. Sin embargo, a pesar del contundente marcador, Griezmann señaló que el equipo de Diego Simeone supo aprovechar un «campo resbaladizo» que provocó que los Spurs cometieran errores garrafales a lo largo del partido de ida.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.