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Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final match at the Signal Iduna Park Dortmund in Germany on 11th July, Thursday.

Jul 8, 2024, 1:18 PM4 min read

Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Match Preview

Ronald Koeman's Netherlands is set to face Gareth Southgate's England in the UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final match at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund Germany on 11th July, Thursday. Netherlands and England both have some world-class players in their squads but England haven't played attractive football until now. The Netherlands, on the other side, have improved a lot since their first group-stage match. They knocked out Turkey in the Quarter-Final while Jude Bellingham's side beat Switzerland in the last round. From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Netherlands vs England Semi-Final match in the UEFA Euro 2024.

Read Also: Spain vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Match Details

  • Match: Netherlands vs England - UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final

  • Date: 11/7/2024

  • Time: 12:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany

 

How to watch the Netherlands vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-Final match?

The Live streaming of the Semi-Final match between the Netherlands and England will be on the Sony Liv app. The Netherlands vs England football match will also be telecast live on India's Sony Sports TV network.

Netherlands vs England: Head-to-Head stats

The Netherlands and England have played 22 games against each other. The Dutches have a slight lead, winning on 7 occasions while England have won 6 clashes against the Netherlands. The other 9 matches have ended in a draw.

  • Matches Played: 22
  • Netherlands won: 7
  • England won: 6
  • Draws: 9

Read Also: All-time Top Goalscorers of UEFA Euros

Team News

Netherlands

After the Netherlands' loss to Austria in the last group-stage game, many thought their run would be over soon but Ronald Koeman's side made a strong comeback and they will now play in the semi-final of the competition.

Gakpo has been more than influential with Xavi Simons creating a lot of chances. Memphis Depay hasn't been good but the Dutches don't have many options in the bench. Wout Weghorst will most likely come off the bench in the second half. 

Schouten and Reijnders will take care of the midfield with Donyell Malen also set to start in front of them. Stefan de Vrij scored a brilliant goal in the last game and also dropped a solid performance with his defending. Virgil van Dijk has failed to give his best at the tournament but he is a leader and will have to be at his best against the English attackers. Verbruggen has been sensational at the goal and he is going to play a key role on Thursday.

England

England have been very poor in front of goal. They will need to put their best foot forward against the Netherlands if they want to progress further. Harry Kane needs to step up. He hasn't played at his best so far. Bukayo Saka was exceptional in the last game and he would like to carry forward that performance too. Phil Foden plays very well in the middle so Southgate might be thinking of giving him more of a free role.

Jude Bellingham is very inconsistent too with his performances. He has scored goals but has failed to build chemistry with the team. Kobbie Mainoo is a generational talent and has proved why he is worthy of that title. His passing and the game sense are second to none. Declan Rice always performs better when he gets the opportunity to move forward. He has been one of the best players for England in the Euro 2024.

Kyle Walker will start as a wingback with Kieran Trippier on the other end. Southgate might bring Luke Shaw in the second half like he did in the match against Switzerland. John Stones and Marc Guehi are set to start at the back. Ezri Konsa did drop a solid performance in the last game but Guehi was brilliant too when he was starting before the suspension.

Possible XIs

Netherlands' possible starting lineup:

Bart Verbruggen; Nathan Aké, Virgil van Dijk, Stefan de Vrij, Denzel Dumfries; Tijjani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten, Cody Gakpo; Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay

England's possible starting lineup: 

Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Marc Guehi, John Stones; Kieran Trippier, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice; Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka; Harry Kane

Netherlands vs England: Fantasy XI Prediction

Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Stefan de Vrij, John Stones, Denzel Dumfries; Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo; Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, Bukayo Saka

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What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League

In this special article, Sport Point examines the advantages and disadvantages of either crashing out in the Champions League semifinals or winning the Europa League.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:44 PM5 min read

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | GOAL)

UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are the two pinnacles of European club tournaments, awarding the coveted continental silverware to the top clubs in Europe. 

Borth tournaments are prestigious for clubs competing in these, and hold different merits and various aspects of prizes that come with these silverware. 

However, if you are a fan of a top club that crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, you would definitely be disheartened. But, on the other end, if your club clinches the Europa League, would you celebrate it in the same manner when your club reached the UCL semis?

This may be a tough choice for fans who naturally covet the utmost success for their beloved clubs. But this question may always arise in every football fan's mind, which one is better to choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League?

Sportz Point delves into this interesting discussion through this article.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know

Crashing out of UEFA Champions League Semis: Pros and Cons

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Al Jazeera)

Advantages 

Playing in the UEFA Champions League is already competing at the highest level, and reaching the semifinals is a very significant achievement. 

  • If a mid-table club in the top five European leagues manages, or a club that belongs to a league other than the lower coefficients in the UEFA European leagues ranking, reaching this level can also provide valuable experience for the team and contribute to their reputation.
  • Reaching the semifinals demonstrates a lot about the team. It means they were able to overcome the best clubs in Europe and reach the knockout stage.
  • If looked at from a monetary point of view, the UCL semifinalists receive a prize money of €15 million that helps the teams to look forward to their future. The Champions League also draws more marketing or TV ratings.

Disadvantages 

Losing at this stage can be disappointing, especially if the team had induced high hopes of winning the tournament. For example, Ajax in the 2018-19 UCL claimed attention in the best possible way, beating defending champions Real Madrid on the way, but crashed out of the semi-finals.

  • If a team loses in the semifinals without winning anything in the domestic league, it will be considered a disastrous trophyless season. Very few people would be impressed by a club simply for reaching the semifinals.
  • On the contrary, a semi-final defeat can disrupt a team's momentum, potentially affecting their performance in domestic competitions.
  • This also may lead to a massive exodus of players from the club, especially if the club is not an European powerhouse already. The top European players will go after the players who performed well for the team, leading to the dismantling of the core group, making it harder to repeat the feat in the future continental competitions. 

Winning the UEFA Europa League: Pros and Cons

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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Advantages 

For most of the clubs, winning a silverware is a huge achievement. Winning the Europa League has its own advantages, considering that most of the mid-table or apparently mediocre clubs compete in this tournament.

  • Winning the Europa League guarantees a continental silverware, which is always better than a trophy-less season. It also ensures a direct qualification in the next season's Champions League.
  • The winners of the Europa League also meet the Champions League winners in a season-end competition, called the UEFA Super Cup, which presents another opportunity to clinch another silverware.
  • Winning a major European trophy significantly enhances a club's global status and reputation. This success can attract sponsors, and elite players as well.

Disadvantages 

  • The biggest drawback of taking part in the Europa League, particularly of winning it, is the scheduling of midweek games. This may lead to a congested fixture, resulting in fatigue among the players as well as higher injury risks. Consequently, this affects the players' performance within domestic leagues or other tournaments. The Thursday-Sunday format of the Europa League puts more pressure on players than the Tuesday-Wednesday format of the Champions League.
  • Although it is a big silverware, the Europa League is usually less prestigious than the Champions League, and therefore makes it less attractive than the clubs competing in the UCL.
  • Comparing to the Champions League, the Europa League offers lower prize money. This will be a downer for the clubs that are reliant on their European competition-generated revenue, more so those operating outside the major five European clubs.

Conclusion: Which is better?

To be honest, it is subjective and depends on different contexts.

For a world-class team that can contest the Champions League, playing in the Europa League could be a disappointment or a consolation for the team, the management and mostly, for the supporters.

However, if a team has no practical hope of winning the Champions League but can contest the title for the Europa League, it would be preferable to lift the trophy instead of qualifying to the semi-finals.

In conclusion, the Champions League semi-final defeat is an indicator of greater competition and ability, while the Europa League win is a concrete victory. So, we can say that there is no definite 'better' result between these two. 

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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Highlights UEFA Europa League 2024-25 | Manchester United Held by Real Sociedad After Confident Oyarzabal Penalty Round of 16 First Leg | FT RSO 1-1 MUN

Catch the highlights of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United RO16 First Leg match tonight in UEL 2024-25 at the Anoeta Stadium, Spain.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:55 PM1 min read

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United LIVE Updates UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of European football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 First Leg face-off between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián, Spain.

Real Sociedad advanced to the RO16 by thrashing FC Midtjylland 7-3 over two legs in the Europa League play-offs. Manchester United, on the contrary, are the only team that finished unbeaten in the league phase, positioned third on the leaderboard with 18 points in 8 matches.

Both teams are about to go against each other in an important match of the European campaign, setting up a fierce encounter. So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath and Soumit Bhattacharya get you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United match from our webdesk.

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Don't forget to refresh the page for latest updates. Enjoy the coverage!

LIVE Updates

Mar 6, 2025, 7:52 PM

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Mar 6, 2025, 7:51 PM

Final Verdict

In a tightly contested match, Real Sociedad and Manchester United shared the spoils, with Joshua Zirkzee showcasing his skill with a brilliant goal in the 57th minute. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a controversial penalty in the 70th minute, leveling the scoreline. The penalty decision will undoubtedly spark debate, but both sides ultimately deserved a point from this hard-fought encounter.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:44 PM

FULL TIME WHISTLE BLOWS! RSO 1-1 MUN

Mar 6, 2025, 7:42 PM

90+5' | Free Kick to United

Becker commits the foul on Mazraoui

Mar 6, 2025, 7:39 PM

90+4' | Big save by Onana!

Mar 6, 2025, 7:38 PM

90+3'| Throw in for Sociedad

Mar 6, 2025, 7:36 PM

End of 90 minutes | Extra 5 minutes added

Mar 6, 2025, 7:35 PM

88' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Jon Andar Olasagasti

OUT: Luka Sucic

Mar 6, 2025, 7:34 PM

87' | Double subs for United

IN: Victor Lindelof, Tobi Collyer

OUT: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro

Mar 6, 2025, 7:31 PM

84' | Chance for Sociedad

Becker makes a brilliant pass into the final third to Orri, but he fails to get the ball and misses a golden chance to take the lead.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:27 PM

80' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Sheraldo Becker

OUT: Takefusa Kubo

Mar 6, 2025, 7:24 PM

78' | Substitution for United

IN: Christian Eriksen

OUT: Alejandro Garnacho

Mar 6, 2025, 7:23 PM

77' | Big Save from Onana!

Brais tries his luck with a long shot towards the goal, but Onana's full-stretched save declines the threat.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:22 PM

76' | Throw in to United

Mar 6, 2025, 7:16 PM

70' | GOALLL! RSO 1-1 MUN

The Spanish side equalizes, Mikel Oyarzabal confidently nets the penalty

Mar 6, 2025, 7:15 PM

68' | Potential VAR Check

A penalty shout in the United's box and the referee awarded the penalty as he confirmed Bruno Fernandes' hand ball.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:13 PM

64' | Change for Sociedad

IN: Pablo Marin

OUT:Beñat Turrientes

Mar 6, 2025, 7:12 PM

63' | Substitutions for Sociedad!

IN: Orri Óskarsson, Jon Aramburu

OUT: Ander Barrenetxea, Aritz Elustondo

Mar 6, 2025, 7:06 PM

57' | GOALLL!!! RSO 0-1 MUN

The Red Devils take the lead. What an exceptional strike by Zirkzee. Garnacho makes a crucial pass into the box for Zirkzee, and his left-footed shot is strong enough to net the ball.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:58 PM

52' | Hojlund gets caught in an offside position!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:56 PM

49' | Free Kick to United

Zubeldia commits a foul on Hojlund, and the referee shows a yellow card to him

Mar 6, 2025, 6:54 PM

47' | Great defending by De Ligt!

Kubo crosses a beautiful ball from the right side of the pitch into the final third, but De Ligt blocks the cross.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:50 PM

46' | Second half Begins!

Real Sociedad 0-0 Manchester United

Mar 6, 2025, 6:40 PM

Hart-time verdict | HT RSO 0-0 MUN

Both teams were organised in an intense half of few chances, with a Garnacho effort from long range and a Zirkzee back-heel among United's attempts. The visitors twice looked dangerous from counterattacks – a threat Real Sociedad will be wary of.

via Juan Díaz, UEL Reporter

Noussair Mazraoui makes a tackle.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM

45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT RSO 0-0 MUN

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Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM

45'+2' | Onana punches it away

Onana rose above the crowd and punched the ball away, clearing a looming threat from Sociedad.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM

45' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed

Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM

45' | Chance for Sociedad

Sucic was about to strike the ball from close to the goal, but the ball soared outside wide off the far post.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:29 PM

42' | Remiro collects it easily

Following a long ball by Bruno Fernandes from down the middle, Dalot powered a header on target, but Remiro made a routine collection.

Two on-target chances already for the Red Devils, but no goals whatsoever.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:25 PM

37' | That was close for United!

Garnacho and Dalot combined up on the right, resulting in Dalot finding Bruno in the middle of the box, but the United skipper's left-footed effort while going down was denied by Elustondo on the line! 

Zirkzee found the second ball but fired it wide off the target!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:21 PM

34' | Chance for Sociedad

Kubo tried to find a channel in search of delivering a cross from the right, but United's defence forced the attack to end up in a corner.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:18 PM

30' | Two quarters are up!

In the last five minutes, the only noteworthy thing that happened is Dorgu getting a little bit uncomfortable, creating tension on the United bench. However, he is well and back on the pitch after receiving medical attention.

The game is now mostly being played in the middle of the park.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:12 PM

25' | The game has slowed down

It has been a slow approach from both sides in the last couple of minutes, culminating the game into a slow progression.

It's been a game of minimal chances so far, with La Real creating 0.07 expected goals (xG) and Man Utd producing 0.06. 

More actions are yet to come!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:07 PM

20' | Off target for Dorgu

Garnacho was quickly covered by three of the opposition defenders inside the box, and he channeled a pass to Dorgu on the left. However, Dorgu cut inside and skied his shot way over the crosspiece.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:05 PM

18' | Wide from Turrientes

Turrientes slid past Bruo Fernandes and a Casmiro who threw a tackle; but his grounded shot went wide off the far post.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:03 PM

16' | Good collection from Onana

Barrenetxea floated a ball into the penalty area, hoping for the trigger strikers to anticipate it for a header, but Onana came up and collected it.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:59 PM

12' | Save from Remiro

Dorgu and Garnacho combined inside the box for an attempt at goal, but the Argentine's curling effort from the left was well-claimed by the Sociedad custodian.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:56 PM

9' | Effort from Hojlund

Hojlund might have created something out of the attack from te right flank, but the United forward got his heel clipped, extending the wait for a better opportunity to come.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:52 PM

5' | United stay alert

The hosts fiercely started the game, pressing upwards on the United defence. However, the Red Devils stayed alert in scanning the cross from the left, and blocking the shot afterwards.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:47 PM

1' | Kick Off!

Man United get things going at Anoeta!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:43 PM

Minutes away from the kick-off

Mar 6, 2025, 5:42 PM

Eyes on a victory

Mar 6, 2025, 5:05 PM

Visitors are here!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:04 PM

The hosts are in the house!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:03 PM

Line-up | Manchester United

Starting XI: André Onana (GK); Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui; Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee

Subs: Lindelöf, Eriksen, Heaven, Amass, Colleyer, Dermot, Harrison

Head Coach: Ruben Amorim

Mar 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

Line-up | Real Sociedad

Starting XI: Álex Remiro (GK); Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Muñoz; Luka Sučić, Beñat Turrientes, Brais Méndez; Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea

Subs: Óskarsson, Sheraldo, Lopez, Olasagasti, Marrero, Gomez, Traore, Aramburu, Marin, Martin, Aguirregomezcorta, Etxezarreta

Head Coach: Imanol Alguacil

Mar 6, 2025, 2:49 PM

Manchester United Squad tonight

Andre Onana, Dermot Mee, Elyh Harrison; Harry Amass, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro; Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

Mar 6, 2025, 2:47 PM

Real Sociedad Squad tonight

Mar 6, 2025, 2:45 PM

All set for an epic clash

Mar 6, 2025, 2:40 PM

Last 5 meetings | Real Sociedad vs Man United

Manchester United forced to settle for Europa League play-off despite win  at Real Sociedad | The Independent
United defeated Sociedad 1-0 in the Anoeta in their last meeting. (Image Credit | The Independent)
Competition Date Home Team Score Away Team
UEFA Europa League 2022/11/03 Real Sociedad 0 - 1 Manchester United
UEFA Europa League 2022/09/09 Manchester United 0 - 1 Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League 2021/02/26 Manchester United 0 - 0 Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League 2021/02/18 Real Sociedad 0 - 4 Manchester United
UCL 2013/11/06 Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Manchester United
UCL 2013/10/24 Manchester United 1 - 0 Real Sociedad

 

Mar 6, 2025, 2:36 PM

Head-to-head stats (All Competitions)

Real Sociedad have won just one of their previous six European encounters against Manchester United (D2 L3), with that win coming in the group stage of this competition at Old Trafford in September 2022. They won that game 1-0 courtesy of a Brais Méndez penalty, which remains their only goal against them. 

Real Sociedad have never beaten an English side on home soil in Europe (D1 L3), failing to score in each of the last three matches (all against Man Utd). They are, however, one of six sides to score in 100% of their UEFA Europa League games this season (10/10), with Man Utd also doing so (8/8). 

Man Utd have lost just one of their last eight away games against Spanish opposition in Europe (W5 D2), however that defeat did come in their most recent such encounter, losing 3-0 at Sevilla in the second leg of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League quarter final.

Matches played: 6

Real Sociedad won: 1

Man United won: 3

Draws: 2

Mar 6, 2025, 2:32 PM

Tonight's Venue | Anoeta Stadium

Manchester United fans: Here's what you need to know about Real Sociedad -  The Athletic

Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM

How to watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM

Match Details

Match: Real Sociedad vs Manchester United

Tournament: UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 tie, First Leg

Date: 6 March 2025

Time: 11:15 pm IST

Venue: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián, Spain

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10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history

Discover, the players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history. Mohamed Salah is the only active Premier League player on this list, alongside legends like Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.

Feb 27, 2025, 5:09 AM5 min read

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | GOAL)

Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah is having some season at Liverpool. After Liverpool triumphed in a 2-0 win over Manchester City, Salah touched 50+ goal contributions this season across all competitions.

Salah's goalscoring tally in the 2024-25 Premier League touched 25 goals and he also provided 17 assists in 28 appearances this season.

The Egyptian international is crushing records as Salah became the only active player on this list, along with legends like Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Sergio Aguero, and Thierry Henry

Here is the full breakdown of the 10 players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history.

List of the 10 Premier League Players with the most Goal Contributions

RANK PLAYERS GOAL Contributions GOALS ASSISTS
1 Alan Shearer  324 260 64
2 Wayne Rooney 311 208 103
3 Frank Lampard 279 177 102
4 Ryan Giggs 271 109 162
5 Mohamed Salah  267 182 85
6 Andrew Cole 260 187 73
7 Harry Kane 259 213 46
8 Thierry Henry 249 175 74
9 Sergio Aguero 231 184 47
10 Teddy Sheringham 222 146 76

1. Alan Shearer-324 Goal Contributions (260 Goals + 64 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Alan Shearer has 324 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Athletic

Alan Shearer’s record as the Premier League’s top scorer is well-established. Still, the former English international also stands top for total goal contributions with an estimable further 64 assists for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Erling Haaland certainly has the goalscoring potential, but there is every chance he departs Manchester City for European heavyweights during his peak years.

2. Wayne Rooney-311 Goal Contributions (208 Goals +103 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Wayne Rooney has 311 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Sports Rush

The Premier League has seen some of the greatest scorers and creators. At the summit stands Alan Shearer, whose 324 combined goals and assists set a standard that remains unmatched. Wayne Rooney follows with an impressive 311 contributions, splitting his talent between scoring and assisting a true all-around offensive force.

3. Frank Lampard-279 Goal Contributions (177 Goals + 102 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Frank Lampard has 279 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Chelsea

Frank Lampard is the only Premier League midfielder who could achieve, accumulating 279 contributions from the center of the park. The man with the most goals and the most assists in Chelsea’s history.

4. Ryan Giggs- 271 Goal Contributions (109 Goals + 162 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
 Ryan Giggs has 271 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Give Me Sport

Only three players have registered 100+ goals and 100+ assists in the Premier League, Ryan Giggs holds the outright record for Premier League assists with 162. Over fifty more than anybody else.

The former winger’s Manchester United career period from 1990 until 2014, during which time he contributed to 271 Premier League goals.

5. Mohamed Salah-267 Goal Contributions (182 Goals + 82 Assists)*

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Mohamed Salah has 267 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Athletic

Mohamed Salah’s remarkable rise demonstrates how today’s high-intensity football can elevate a skilled wide forward. He has surpassed four Premier League legends in Aguero, Henry, Kane, and Cole after craving an insane tally of 25 goals and 17 assists, so far in his amazing 2024-25 campaign so far.

6. Andrew Cole- 260 Goal Contributions (187 Goals + 73 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
 Andrew Cole has 260 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Premier League

Andrew Cole, from an earlier era, matched Salah’s goal-scoring expertise but did so as a traditional number nine. Cole scored 187 Premier League goals, and he did not even score a goal with a penalty. A further 73 assists are not bad going, either.

7. Harry Kane- 259 Goal Contributions (213 Goals + 46 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Harry Kane has 259 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Guardian

Tottenham and England’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, but Shearer's record looks safe after his 100 million euro transfer to Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, the number nine has failed to win any trophies with the North London side

Surprisingly enough, despite dropping deeper and becoming more of a playmaker in his latter Premier League days, Harry Kane registers the fewest assists of any player in the top 10 with 46. Fourteen of those assists came in Tottenham’s 2020-21 campaign.

8. Thierry Henry- 249 Goal Contributions (175 Goals + 74 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
 Thierry Henry has 249 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Arsenal

The Frenchman spent eight seasons in the Premier League. In 2002-03, Thierry Henry became the first player to register 20+ goals and assists (24 goals, 20 assists) in a Premier League campaign. Thierry Henry’s elegant style produced 175 goals and 74 assists.

9. Sergio Aguero- 231 Goal Contributions (184 Goals + 47 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Sergio Aguero has 231 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Premier League

Sergio Aguero established himself as one of the greatest Centre-forwards of the Premier League era. “We love him so much,” Pep Guardiola tearfully responded after Sergio Aguero played his final match for Manchester City back in 2021.

Aguero's consistency left an indelible mark on the league. The Argentine forward netted 184 goals, which is more than the Gunners' icon Thierry Henry.

10. Teddy Sheringham- 222 Goal Contributions (146 Goals + 76 Assists)

10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history-sportzpoint.com
Teddy Sheringham has 222 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | West Ham United

Teddy Sheringham still holds the record for the oldest player to appear in the Premier League, having framed for West Ham at the age of 40. Given his career as a Premier League devotee, it is no surprise to see his name on this list.

The forward had already been a pro for nearly a decade by the time England’s top flight was rebranded in 1992. But he was still racing at the highest level as late as 2007 and did not retire until 2008.

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The Top 10 Players with the Most Hattricks in the UEFA Champions League History

Here are the top 10 players with the most hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League history as of 2025 along with the clubs they achieved them with.

Feb 25, 2025, 9:05 AM7 min read

The Top 10 Players with the Most Hattricks in the UEFA Champions League History | sportzpoint.com

Many Players have experienced taking the UEFA Champions League match ball home. But few have done it multiple times. Listening to the UEFA Champions League anthem on the pitch while being in the starting lineup is the dream of every other kid football fan. But among the dreamers, few players go on to make further history in the game.

Players who leave a lasting impression through their quality, be it defending, goalkeeping, or even scoring goals. In this article, we will have a look at the players with the most hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League history.

RANK  PLAYERS  HAT-TRICKS CLUBS
1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid (7), Juventus (1)

2 Lionel Messi 8 FC Barcelona (8)
3 Robert Lewandowski 6 Borussia Dortmund (1), Bayern Munich (4), FC Barcelona (1)
4 Karim Benzema  4 Real Madrid (1)
5 Luiz Adriano 3 Shakhtar Donetsk (3)
6 Mario Gomez 3 Bayern Munich (3)
7 Filippo Inzaghi 3 Juventus (2), AC Milan (1)
8 Neymar Junior  3 FC Barcelona (1), Paris Saint-Germain (2)
9 Kylian Mbappe 3 Paris Saint-Germain (2), Real Madrid (1)
10 Harry Kane 2 Tottenham Hotspurs (1), FC Bayern Munich (1)

10. Harry Kane| 2 Hat-tricks| Tottenham Hotspurs & Bayern Munich:

First Hat-trick | Tottenham Hotspurs:

On 26th September 2017, Harry Kane hit his first hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League against APOEL FC, Tottenham Hotspurs won that match 3-0 in the group stage and Kane finished the group stage joint second in the top scorers chart with six goals.

Second Hat-trick | FC Bayern Munich:

On 18th September 2024, Harry Kane hit his second hat-trick against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League. Kane scored 4 goals and Bayern Munich won that match 9-2 at Allianz Arena in Munich. 

9. Kylian Mbappe | 3 Hat-tricks | Paris Saint-Germain & Real Madrid:

First Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

On 23 October 2019, Mbappe scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Club Brugge. Mbappe bagged three goals and Paris Saint-Germain won 5-0 against Club Brugge. 

Second Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

On 17 February 2017, Kylian Mbappe scored his second UEFA Champions League Round of 16 hat-tricks against the mighty FC Barcelona in Parc des Princes. Mbappe scored 3 goals and Moises Keane scored the last goal against Barcelona and they won 4-1 against the Blaugranes.

Third Hat-trick | Real Madrid: 

On 20th February 2025, Kylian Mbappe scored his third UEFA Champions League career Hat-trick against Manchester City in the League phase Knockout's second leg. With Mbappe's hat trick, Real Madrid beat the mighty Manchester City 3-1 and aggregated 6-3, and secured a spot in the Round of 16.

8. Neymar Jr. | 3 Hat-tricks | FC Barcelona & Paris Saint-Germain:

First Hat-trick | FC Barcelona:

On December 11, 2013, Neymar Jr. scored his first-ever hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League at Camp Nou in Spain. In that Lionel Messi was injured, but Neymar stepped up and scored a hat-trick against Celtic FC and FC Barcelona triumphed over a dominant 6-1 win against Celtic FC.

Second Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

Neymar Junior scored his second UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Red Star Belgrade on 4 October 2018. The Brazilian scored his second Champions League hat-trick with Paris Saint-Germain.

Third Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

Neymar Junior scored the third UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Istanbul Basaksehir. With the help of the Brazilian wizard's hat-trick, PSG triumphed in a 5-1 win over Istanbul in Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League group stage on 9 December 2020.

7. Filippo Inzaghi | 3 Hat-tricks | Juventus & Paris Saint-Germain:

First Hat-trick | Juventus:

Filippo Inzaghi scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Dynamo Kyiv. Filippo Inzaghi became the first Juventus player to score a UEFA Champions League hat-trick when he found the back of the net on three occasions against Dynamo Kyiv in March 1998. Juventus won that match with a comfortable 4-1 scoreline.

Second Hat-trick | Juventus:

On 13 September 2000, Filippo Inzaghi netted his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Hamburg. Filippo Inzaghi's hat-trick rescued Juventus as an astonishing Champions League match against Hamburg finished 4-4 in Germany. Juventus led 3-1 at one stage before falling 4-3 behind and it needed a late penalty from Inzaghi to rescue a point.

Third Hat-trick | AC Milan:

The former Italian international scored his third UEFA Champions League hat-trick in his iconic AC Milan Jersey against Deportivo La Coruna. With the help of his hat-trick AC Milan won with a comfortable 4-0 scoreline in the 2002-03 season.

6. Mario Gomez | 3 Hat-tricks | FC Bayern Munich: 

Mario Gomez bagged 3 UCL hat-tricks for Bayern Munich | Sportz Point
Mario Gomez bagged 3 UCL hat-tricks for Bayern Munich | Bayern Munich

Mario Gomez scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against the Romanian side CFR Cluj in November 2010. Almost a year to the day later, the German forward scored a match-winning hat-trick against Napoli to seal a 3-2 win. 

5. Luiz Adriano | 3 Hat-tricks | Shakhtar Donetsk:

Luiz Adriano had registered his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick two years prior when he netted three times in Shakhtar's 5-2 win over Danish side Nordsjaelland in November 2012. Luiz Adriano netted his second UEFA Champions League hat-trick against BATE Borisov in the 2014 season. The Brazilian recorded his third hat-trick against BATE as he inspired Shakhtar to a 5-0 win.

4. Karim Benzema | 4 Hat-tricks | Real Madrid:

Karim Benzema netted his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid against Auxerre in December 2010. The Frenchman would wait five years for his second as he scored three times in an 8-0 win over Malmo

The Frenchman would wait five years for his second as he scored three times in an 8-0 win over Malmo, scoring three against PSG in March 2022, Benzema recorded his fourth UEFA Champions League hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Chelsea in April that year.

3. Robert Lewandowski | 6 Hat-tricks | Dortmund, Bayern Munich, & Barcelona:

The only player in UEFA Champions League history to score the hat-trick for three different clubs.

Robert Lewandowski truly announced himself on the world stage with a four-goal haul for Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid in April 2013, he scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick in Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. 

The Polish forward had already agreed on terms with Bayern at that point and Lewandowski recorded four hat-tricks for the German giants when opposing Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Benfica, and lastly Red Bull Salzburg.

A move to Barcelona in 2022 brought Lewandowski his sixth UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Viktoria Plzen.

2. Lionel Messi | 8 Hat-tricks | FC Barcelona:

Lionel Messi scored a UEFA Champions League hat-trick in five consecutive calendar years from 2010. He scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Arsenal in 2010. The Argentine Talisman became the first player in the competition's history to score five goals in a single UEFA Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen in 2012.

The former Barcelona legend scored other six UEFA Champions League hat-tricks against Ajax, APOEL Nicosia, Celtic, Manchester City, and PSV Eindhoven, a record equaled by Cristiano Ronaldo just six months later.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 8 Hat-tricks | Real Madrid & Juventus:

Cristiano Ronaldo never bagged a UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Manchester United. The Real Madrid legend netted his first hat-trick in the competition against Ajax in 2012. Ronaldo netted seven UEFA Champions League hat-tricks while he was in Real Madrid, the seven club names were - AFC Ajax, Shakhtar Donetsk, VfL Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, Atlético de Madrid, Galatasaray, and Malmo FF.

Although the most memorable one came against Atlético de Madrid the second time. This time in the colors of Juventus. Juventus progressed 3-2 on aggregate to reach the quarterfinals.

 

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The UEFA Women's Nations League kicks off on 21st February 2025, Friday with some blockbuster matches set to take place.

The competition returns for its second season, embracing the senior women's national teams from the Football Association UEFA. The Women's Nation League offers nations a highly competitive qualification track to major tournaments while improving interest and investment in the Women's game.

League A Groups:

Group A1:

  • Germany 
  • Netherlands'
  • Austria 
  • Scotland'

Group A2:

  • France 
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Switzerland

Group A3:

  • Spain (Defending Champions)
  • England
  • Belgium 
  • Portugal

Group A4:

  • Italy
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Wales

League B Groups:

 Group B1:

  • Poland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Romania

Group B2:

  • Republic of Ireland
  • Türkiye
  • Slovenia
  • Greece

Group B3:

  • Finland 
  • Serbia
  • Hungary
  • Belarus

Group B4:

  • Czechia
  • Ukraine
  • Croatia
  • Albania

League C Groups:

Group C1:

  • Slovakia
  • Farce Islands
  • Moldova
  • Gibraltar

Group C2:

  • Malta
  • Georgia
  • Cyprus
  • Andorra

Group C3:

  • Luxembourg
  • Armenia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Liechtenstein

Group C4:

  • Azerbaijan
  • Montenegro
  • Lithuania

Group C5:

  • Israel
  • Bulgaria
  • Estonia

Group C6:

  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • North Macedonia

How does Promotion and Relegation Work?

Teams across all three leagues are eligible for Relegation and Promotion.

The four lowest-performing teams in League A and League B will be relegated at the end of the league stage, while the winners of League B and League C will earn promotion. The Lowest-ranked third-place League B team will also face relegation due to the composition of League C.

Besides the Nation League Finals, playoff matches will be performed amongst the remaining teams to decide which teams will be promoted and relegated or remain in their respective leagues.

Matchday 1:

Friday 21 February 2025

Group A1:

  • Austria vs Scotland
  • Netherlands vs Germany

Group A2:

  • Switzerland vs Iceland
  • France vs Norway

Group A3:

  • Spain vs Belgium
  • Portugal vs England

Group A4:

  • Italy vs Wales
  • Denmark vs Sweden

Group B1:

  • Bosnia vs Romania
  • Poland vs Northern Ireland

Group B2:

  • Greece vs Slovenia
  • Republic of Ireland vs Türkiye

Group B3:

  • Serbia vs Finland
  • Belarus vs Hungary

Group B4:

  • Albania vs Ukraine
  • Croatia vs Czechia

Group C1:

  • Moldova vs Gibraltar
  • Slovakia vs Faroe Island

Group C2:

  • Georgia vs Andorra
  • Cyprus vs Malta

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg vs Kazakhstan

Group C4:

  • Azerbaijan vs Montenegro

Group C5:

  • Bulgaria vs Israel

Group C6:

  • North Macedonia vs Kosovo

Matchday 2:

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Group A1:

  • Germany vs Austria
  • Scotland vs Netherlands

Group A2:

  • Norway vs Switzerland
  • France vs Iceland

Group A4:

  • Italy vs Denmark
  • Wales vs Switzerland

Group B1:

  • Romania vs Poland
  • Northern Ireland vs Bosnia

Group B2:

  • Türkiye vs Greece
  • Slovenia vs Republic of Ireland

Group B3:

  • Hungary vs Finland
  • Serbia vs Belarus

Group B4:

  • Czechia vs Albania
  • Ukraine vs Croatia 

Group C1:

  • Slovakia vs Moldova
  • Gibraltar vs Faroe Island

Group C2:

  • Cyprus vs Georgia
  • Malta vs Andorra

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Kazakhstan
  • Luxembourg vs Liechtenstein

Group C4:

  • Montenegro vs Lithuania

Group C5:

  • Israel vs Estonia

Group C6:

  • Kosovo vs Latvia

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Group A3:

  • Belgium vs Portugal
  • England vs Spain

Matchday 3:

Friday 4 April 2025.

Group A1:

  • Netherlands vs Austria
  • Scotland vs Germany

Group A2:

  • Iceland vs Norway
  • Switzerland vs France

Group A3:

  • England vs Belgium'
  • Portugal vs Spain

Group A4:

  • Sweden vs Italy
  • Wales vs Denmark

Group B1:

  • Poland vs Bosnia
  • Romania vs Northern Island

Group B2:

  • Greece vs Republic of Ireland
  • Slovenia vs Türkiye

Group B3:

  • Finland vs Belarus
  • Hungary vs Serbia

Group B4:

  • Albania vs Croatia
  • Ukraine vs Czechia

Group C1:

  • Faroe Island vs Moldova
  • Gibraltar vs Slovakia

Group C2:

  • Cyprus vs Andorra
  • Georgia vs Malta

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Luxembourg
  • Liechtenstein vs Kazakhstan

Group C4:

  • Lithuania vs Azerbaijan

Group C5:

  • Estonia vs Bulgaria 

Group C6:

  • North Macedonia vs Latvia

Matchday 4

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Group A1 
Austria vs Netherlands 
Germany vs Scotland 

Group A2
Iceland vs Switzerland 
Norway vs France 

Group A3
Belgium vs England 
Spain vs Portugal 

Group A4 
Denmark vs Italy 
Sweden vs Wales 

Group B1
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland 
Northern Ireland vs Romania 

Group B2 
Republic of Ireland vs Greece 
Türkiye vs Slovenia 

Group B3
Belarus vs Serbia 
Finland vs Hungary 

Group B4 
Croatia vs Albania 
Czechia vs Ukraine 

Group C1 
Faroe Islands vs Gibraltar 
Moldova vs Slovakia 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Cyprus 
Malta vs Georgia 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Armenia 
Liechtenstein vs Luxembourg 

Group C4 
Montenegro vs Azerbaijan 

Group C5 
Israel vs Bulgaria 

Group C6
Kosovo vs North Macedonia 

Matchday 5

Friday 30 May 2025

Group A1 
Germany vs Netherlands 
Scotland vs Austria 

Group A2
France vs Switzerland 
Norway vs Iceland 

Group A3 
Belgium vs Spain 
England vs Portugal 

Group A4
Denmark vs Wales 
Italy vs Sweden 

Group B1 
Northern Ireland vs Poland 
Romania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 

Group B2 
Slovenia vs Greece 
Türkiye vs Republic of Ireland 

Group B3 
Belarus vs Finland 
Serbia vs Hungary 

Group B4 
Czechia vs Croatia 
Ukraine vs Albania 

Group C1 
Moldova vs Faroe Islands 
Slovakia vs Gibraltar 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Georgia 
Malta vs Cyprus 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein 
Luxembourg vs Armenia 

Group C4 
Azerbaijan vs Lithuania 

Group C5 
Estonia vs Israel 

Group C6 
Latvia vs North Macedonia 

Matchday 6

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Group A1 
Austria vs Germany 
Netherlands vs Scotland 

Group A2 
Iceland vs France 
Switzerland vs Norway 

Group A3 
Portugal vs Belgium 
Spain vs England 

Group A4 
Sweden vs Denmark 
Wales vs Italy 

Group B1 
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Northern Ireland 
Poland vs Romania 

Group B2 
Greece vs Türkiye 
Republic of Ireland vs Slovenia 

Group B3 
Finland vs Serbia 
Hungary vs Belarus 

Group B4 
Albania vs Czechia 
Croatia vs Ukraine 

Group C1 
Faroe Islands vs Slovakia 
Gibraltar vs Moldova 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Malta 
Georgia vs Cyprus 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Luxembourg 
Liechtenstein vs Armenia 

Group C4 
Lithuania vs Montenegro 

Group C5 
Bulgaria vs Estonia 

Group C6
Latvia vs Kosovo

2025 UEFA Women's Nations League finals & play-offs

Finals 
Draw: 6 June 2025, Nyon (date TBC)
Semi-finals (two legs): Between 22 and 28 October 2025
Final/third-place play-off (two legs): Between 26 November and 2 December 2025

Promotion/relegation play-offs
Draw: 6 June 2025, Nyon (date TBC)
Matches (two legs): Between 22 and 28 October 2025

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