Open Thread: December 22, 2025

The Open Thread/Every day Merengue is a spot the place you may talk about something and all the pieces associated to soccer. Be at liberty to debate the subjects introduced right here, or begin your very personal discussions! The Open thread will probably be posted day-after-day by one of many mods you’d completely do a UCL evening with: Valyrian Metal, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, Ezek and, after all… yours actually.

So, Starboy Kylian turns 27. Proper on the peak of his powers. The person’s been scoring left proper and heart, basically carrying this group, which, to be honest, has been underperforming. Hopefully, we’ll get to see a extra disciplined and hungry Actual Madrid come 2026, which, with this man main the frontline, will probably be devastating and… effectively, at the least good to look at.

At Least We’re Again to Profitable Methods

All issues thought of, at the least we’re again to profitable, and the newest victory was robust one at that. But, the way in which the boyz are enjoying, you may’t assist however marvel how lengthy this would be the case for. The performances as of late don’t precisely encourage a lot confidence.

Look, at the least they’re getting days off. The harm pileup, together with a congested schedule, can’t have helped with turning the ship round. Let’s see whether or not there’s sizeable enchancment after Christmas.