Clubs in Europe
What is the Coppa Italia?
The Coppa Italia, or Italian Cup, is the domestic soccer cup competition in Italy. You can think of it as the FA Cup of Italy, but there are some important and interesting differences. Coppa Italia History The Coppa Italia was first played in 1922, but it didn't happen again until 1935. It then ran through…
Groundhopping at Atlético Madrid
Seeing a soccer game at La Liga's Atlético Madrid combines great football with all that is wonderful about traveling in Spain. So let's see what it's like groundhopping at the Cívitas Metropolitano. I saw Atleti play a La Liga game against Valencia in 2022, using some of the Atlético Madrid tickets we sell through Groundhopper…
Groundhopping at Rayo Vallecano
Say “Madrid” and “football” (or soccer) to most people, and they naturally think of one big club, Atletico Madrid, and one intergalactic one, Real Madrid. In fact, this season there are four La Liga teams in greater Madrid: those two, Getafe out in the southern suburbs, and Rayo Vallecano, our destination for today. To see…
Groundhopping at A.S. Roma
One of Groundhopper Guides' employees, Emily, lives in Tuscany and recently took her son to a game at AS Roma. Naturally, we asked her to write up a post on her day. Enjoy! Seeing a Serie A game at A.S. Roma's Stadio Olimpico is a perfectly Italian mix of color, passion, history and even art. Ah,…
Groundhopping at ACF Fiorentina
Seeing a soccer game at Fiorentina is a step back in time, an affordable glimpse of Serie A football, and a way to experience the real Florence beyond its tourist center. Millions of people visit Florence, Italy, every year -- as well they should. With its art, history, architecture and food, Florence is a must-see…
Groundhopper Guide to Club Brugge
Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to Club Brugge of Belgium’s First Division A, one of the most successful clubs in Belgium with a long history competing in Europe. Introduction to Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging Club Brugge have won the league championship 19 times (second to rival Anderlecht). Club Brugge is the only Belgian club to…
Groundhopper Guide to Atalanta
Let Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduce you to Atalanta, a consistent team in Italy's Serie A who has been a regular in European competitions since 2017. Introduction to Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio The club has played in Serie A each season since 2011-12, when they gained promotion from Serie B after winning the league title. The Goddess,…
Groundhopper Guide to Malmö FF
Chelsea sits in second in their group after the first three Champions League group stage games, three points behind Juventus. After a 4-0 home win two weeks back, Chelsea now heads to Sweden for the second game in the back-to-back series. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponent, Malmö of Sweden’s Allsvenskan. Introduction to…
Groundhopper Guide to K.R.C. Genk
West Ham United sit atop Group H of the Europa League with a perfect six points after two games. They now face Racing Genk in back-to-back group stage games. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponents from Belgium’s First Division A. Introduction to Koninklijke Racing Club Genk A fairly new club, having been formed…
Groundhopper Guide to FC Spartak Moscow
Leicester City sit at the bottom of Group C after a pair of games in the Europa League, and now face Spartak Moscow in back-to-back contests. Let Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduce you to their opponents from Russia’s Premier League. Introduction to FC Spartak Moscow Spartak Moscow is the most successful club in the top tier…
