Clubs in Europe
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…
Groundhopper Guide to Vitesse
Tottenham sit atop their group in the Europa Conference League, and now face Vitesse in back-to-back games. Groundhopper Guides introduces you to the Spurs' foe from the Netherlands. Introduction to SBV Vitesse Vitesse are based in the city of Arnhem and play in the Dutch Eredivisie. Founded in 1892, the club is the second-oldest club…
Reader Report: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona
Stefan and Anna had it on their bucket list to watch some of the best La Liga players and wanted to see defending champions Atlético Madrid take on bitter rivals Barcelona at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. They were unable to purchase the tickets directly from the club, so they reached out to Groundhopper Guides for assistance. Through…
Groundhopper Guide to Legia Warsaw
Leicester City opened their Europa League group stage action with a draw at home against Napoli (2-2), and now travel to Poland for their first away game. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponent, Legia Warsaw of the Ekstraklasa. Introduction to Legia Warszawa Legia Warsaw is the most decorated Polish club, having won a…
Groundhopper Guide to SK Rapid Wien
West Ham opened their Europa League group stage action with a 2-0 road win over Dinamo Zagreb, and now the Irons return to London Stadium for their first home contest of the competition. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponent, SK Rapid Wien of the Austrian Bundesliga. Introduction to Sportklub Rapid Wien Officially named…
