Sam Svoboda
samboda.bsky.social
Sam Svoboda
@samboda.bsky.social
Chicagoan. Sports + data, often combining the two... formerly focused on UEFA club competitions + coefficients, we'll see where things go on this platform.
Match 5: Atlético Madrid🇪🇸 v Getafe, La Liga

It’s been quite a trip, and at this point, I’m quite tired. So I’ll just say: even when he’s not at his best, it’s fun to watch Griezmann play. (And watch Simeone manage.)
December 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Match 4: Bohemians Praha🇨🇿 v Karviná, Chance Liga

-Really enjoyed Ďolíček, proper old-school ground

-The football also felt old-school. While the play was not always pretty, 6 goals + a late fightback was quite entertaining.

-Pretty sure I walked right past Antonín Panenka(!)
December 15, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Match 3: Slavia Praha🇨🇿 v Anderlecht, Europa League

A pretty ugly match, which seemed to be Anderlecht’s strategy and was admittedly effective for them. The game + Slavia’s uncharacteristic performance certainly affected the atmosphere, but it was still a very unique & cool experience for me.
December 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM
‪Match 2: Arsenal🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v Monaco, Champions League‬

‪Not the highest quality game, and admittedly it might not have had the glitz or “big match feel” of a knockout round fixture… but seeing a #UCL match in person for the first time – in the North Bank, no less – was quite special.‬
December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Match 1: Málaga🇪🇸 v Almería, Segunda División

-Not surprising, but the second tier in Spain can be quite entertaining.

-Great atmosphere. There is a specific away section but in general fans mixed far more than I expected.

-Watching in relatively warm, sunny weather in December is certainly nice.
December 9, 2024 at 11:25 AM