Mikel Merino - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

'Titan' Donnarumma saves the day for PSG again in the Champions League

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been hailed as a “titan” by Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique after producing some brilliant saves against Arsenal to ensure his team takes a lead int...

13 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League takeaways: PSG tops Arsenal and inches closer to final

After beating Arsenal 1-0 in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg semi in London, PSG needs only a tie next week in Paris to...

14 HOURS AGO

Champions League takeaways: PSG tops Arsenal and inches closer to final

Has goal overturned Merino (undisclosed) started against PSG Tuesday, logging two interceptions and one tackle while creating two chances in a 1-0 loss.

Impact The midfielder thought he had an equalizer in the second half but VAR took away the goal after Merino was ruled offside. Merino likely returns to a bench role Saturday against Bournemouth, especially with Arsenal having little to play for in the Premier League.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

Ousmane Dembele’s early goal gave Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against PSG Merino (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Merino is back from his slight injury after missing out on the club's match against Crystal Palace, fit enough to see a spot in the starting XI for Tuesday's UCL contest. This is huge news for the club, as he immediately takes the suspended Thomas Partey's spot in the starting XI as expected. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward, serving between forward and midfield depending on what the club needs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could play Tuesday Merino (undisclosed) has a chance to play during Tuesday's clash with PSG, per manager Mikel Arteta. "[Ben] White and [Mikel] Merino were able to train and we will see if they ar...

Impact Merino missed out against Crystal Palace due to a knock, but is now back in contention for Tuesday's clash with PSG. The midfielder has been in fine form of late, assisting three times in his last two appearances. Merino should play some role against PSG if he can get fully fit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forced to sidelines Merino is out for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace due to an injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "They couldn't be involved - if not they would have been. Unfortunat...

Impact Merino is going to the sidelines after picking up an injury in their last outing, forcing him to the sidelines to face the Eagles. This is a bit worrisome with Tuesday's UCL semi-final against PSG on the horizon, although he will have around a week to recover. Leandro Trossard sees the start at forward once again with Merino absent, a possible replacement if he is left out again Tuesday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful on both ends Merino got an assist in Arsenal's 4-0 win Sunday against Ipswich Town. He also had six tackles.

Impact Merino continues to be an impactful transfer, contributing on both sides of the pitch. He should be in the lineup Wednesday against Crystal Palace on a short turnaround for Arsenal and has a good chance at being successful again. Palace have conceded 45 goals in 33 EPL matches this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Martinelli doubles Arsenal's lead against Ipswich Town | Premier League

APRIL 20 • YOUTUBE

Dishes two assists in win Merino assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Merino delivered his second multi-goal-contribution outing among 10 UCL appearances this season. This was also the second consecutive and third time in four UCL matches where he earned at least one goal contribution. Additionally, this marked the fourth time in five UCL matches that he accounted for at least one chance created, and he is up to six chances created over that span.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals

Arsenal has defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty...

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid hoping for Bernabeu bounce after heavy loss to Arsenal

Real Madrid is hoping for another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu to get itself out of an unexpectedly large hole against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of Eu...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal x Real Madrid UCL FULL RECAP | Free-Kick Perfection, Bye-Bye Ancelotti? 👋🔥🏆

APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

"SO HAPPY, SO PROUD" Arteta on WIN over Real Madrid

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Champions League: Rice leads Arsenal's rout of Madrid, Inter tops Bayern in Munich

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals got off to a bang on Tuesday with a pair of first-leg matches that didn't disappoint.

APRIL 8

Champions League: Rice leads Arsenal's rout of Madrid, Inter tops Bayern in Munich

Adds another goal Merino scored the last of Arsenal's three goals in a 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie Tuesday.

Impact Merino has been an excellent addition to the squad, scoring his third goal in the last five games across all competitions. The midfielder should continue making an impact against Brentford Saturday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling good after treatment Merino requested treatment in the first half of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton, with the issue later revealed to be a cut. Coach Mikel Arteta confirmed in a press conference t...

Impact Merino is not injured and only suffered a cut in Saturday's game, which does not make him a doubt for Tuesday's big clash against Real Madrid. He will likely treat the cut and be in the starting lineup to face the Merengues.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal score after a record 50 straight passes 🤯

APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury. Forest beats United thanks to Elanga's wonder goal

Bukayo Saka has marked his first appearance in more than three months by scoring as a substitute in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham that trimmed the gap to Premier League leader Live...

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores opening goal Merino scored the first goal in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham Tuesday.

Impact The midfielder continues to be an impact addition to the side, scoring in back-to-back matches. Merino should remain in the lineup, although he might come off the bench Saturday against Everton because Arsenal also has Champions League action coming up. Everton have allowed 36 goals in EPL play but have tightened up of late with just three goals allowed over the last three games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Spain vs. Netherlands highlights: Merino's late equalizer sets up exciting second leg

The latest chapter of the rivalry between Spain and the Netherlands ended in a draw on Thursday thanks to a late equalizer from Arsenal midf...

MARCH 20

Spain vs. Netherlands highlights: Merino's late equalizer sets up exciting second leg

Netherlands vs. Spain UEFA Nations League Highlights | FOX Soccer

MARCH 20 • FOX SPORTS

Nets lone goal Merino scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Merino was the lone goal scorer Sunday for his fifth of the season and his first since Feb 15. He also started the last four games in a row, logging in a goal with six chances created and six tackles in that span.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle's Carabao Cup glory; Chelsea chasing Arsenal | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL)

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years

Newcastle has ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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'Titan' Donnarumma saves the day for PSG again in the Champions League

Champions League takeaways: PSG tops Arsenal and inches closer to final

Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid hoping for Bernabeu bounce after heavy loss to Arsenal

Champions League: Rice leads Arsenal's rout of Madrid, Inter tops Bayern in Munich

Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury. Forest beats United thanks to Elanga's wonder goal

Spain vs. Netherlands highlights: Merino's late equalizer sets up exciting second leg

Netherlands vs. Spain UEFA Nations League Highlights | FOX Soccer

Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years