2018–19 FA Women's League Cup
Arsenal are the defending champions. Before the competition, only Manchester City and Arsenal had won the cup in the previous seven seasons it was contested in.


2018–19 FA Women's League Cup, Format changes
Following the previous season's reversion to a group format in the initial stage, the 2018–19 WSL Cup will keep the same format but expand to accommodate the increase in teams in the top two divisions of women's football to 22. As a result, two of the four groups will contain six teams while the others remain at five, with only the top two going through to the quarter-finals from each.


2018–19 FA Women's League Cup, Knock-out stage, Quarter-finals
The draw for this round was made on 18 December 2018.


2018–19 FA Women's League Cup, Knock-out stage, Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was made on 12 January 2019.


2018–19 FA Women's National League
The 2018–19 FA Women's National League is the 27th season of the competition, and the first since a restructure and rebranding of the top four tiers of English football by The Football Association. Began in 1992, it was previously known as the FA Women's Premier League. It sits at the third and fourth levels of the women's football pyramid, below the FA Women's Championship and above the eight regional football leagues.


2018–19 FA Women's National League
The league features six regional divisions: the Northern and Southern divisions at level three of the pyramid, and below those Division One North, Division One Midlands, Division One South East, and Division One South West. The league normally consists of 72 teams, divided equally into six divisions of twelve teams. After two resignations from and one late promotion to the FA Women's Championship, and one withdrawal from Division One, the league started the 2018–19 season with 13 teams in the Northern Division but only 11 in Division One Midlands.


2018–19 FA Women's National League
At the end of the season the champions of the Northern and Southern divisions will both qualify for a Championship Play Off match against each other which will decide the overall National League Champion. Subject to meeting league requirements both teams will be promoted to the FA Women's Championship. As part of the Football Association's restructure, clubs from the FA Women's Super League and FA Women's Championship were able to enter teams into the Reserve Section.


2018–19 FA Women's National League, Premier Division, Championship play-off
The overall FA WNL champion will be decided by a play-off match to be held at the end of the season. Both sides will also earn promotion to the FA Women's Championship subject to meeting licensing requirements.


2018–19 FA Women's National League, Division One, Division One South West
St Nicholas withdrew from the league after the first weekend without playing a match due to a lack of numbers.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup
The 2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup is the 28th running of the competition, which began in 1991. It is the first since a restructure and rebranding of the top four tiers of English football by The Football Association. It is the major League Cup competition run by the FA Women's National League, and for the fifth season it is being run alongside their secondary League Cup competition, the National League Plate.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup
All 72 National League clubs entered at the Determining round, with the winners continuing in the competition and the losers going into the National League Plate tournament. Blackburn Rovers is the reigning champions, having defeated Leicester City Womens 3–1 the previous season.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup, Results
All results listed are published by The Football Association. Games are listed by round in chronological order, and then in alphabetical order of the home team where matches were played simultaneously.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup, Results
The division each team play in is indicated in brackets after their name: (S)=Southern Division; (N)=Northern Division; (SW1)=Division One South West; (SE1)=Division One South East; (M1)=Division One Midlands; (N1)=Division One North.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup, Results, Qualifying rounds, Determining round
The competition begins with a Determining Round, which consisted of all 72 teams in the FA Women's National League being drawn in pairs. The winners of these 36 games progress to the next stage of the competition, while the losers qualify for the 2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Cup, Results, Competition proper, First round
With 36 teams progressing from the determining round, four needed to be eliminated to allow a single-elimination knockout tournament to take place. Twenty eight of the winners from the determining round were given byes to the second round, with eight teams being drawn against each other in first round ties.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate
The 2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate is the fifth running of the competition, which began in 2014. It is the secondary League Cup competition run by the FA Women's National League (FA WNL), and is run in parallel with the league's primary League Cup competition, the National League Cup.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate
The teams that take part in the WNL plate are decided after the determining round of the WNL Cup. The winners of determining round matches continue in the WNL Cup, while the losers move into the WNL Plate.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate
All 72 National League clubs were included in the determining round draw. St Nicholas withdrew from the competition before playing a match, meaning 36 teams progressed in the Cup and 35 were entered in the Plate.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate
West Ham United were the reigning champions, having defeated Luton Town 5–0 in the 2017–18 final, but did not defend their title after obtaining a licence to the FA Women's Super League.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate, Results
All results listed are published by The Football Association. Games are listed by round in chronological order, and then in alphabetical order of the home team where matches were played simultaneously.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate, Results
The division each team play in is indicated in brackets after their name: (S)=Southern Division; (N)=Northern Division; (SW1)=South West Division One; (SE1)=South East Division One; (M1)=Midlands Division One; (N1)=Northern Division One.


2018–19 FA Women's National League Plate, Results, First round
Due to there being 35 teams in the competition, three first round matches are played to eliminate three teams allowing a full single-elimination knockout tournament to take place.


2018–19 FA Youth Cup
The 2018–19 FA Youth Cup was the 67th edition of the FA Youth Cup. The defending champions were Chelsea who were going for their sixth win in a row. Liverpool won the final 5-3 after a penalty shoot-out against Manchester City, it was their fourth win in the competition.


2018–19 FA Youth Cup, Final
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2018–19 FAO Women's League
The 2018–19 FAO Women's League was the 6th edition of the FAO Women's League. Rising Student's Club were the defending champions. The FAO Women's League (FWL) is organised every year by the Football Association of Odisha (FAO), the official football governing body of Odisha, India. The regular season started on 20 February 2019 and ended on 9 March 2019.


2018–19 FAO Women's League, League stage
Note: The winner of the league stage would qualify for the 2018–19 Indian Women's League season.


2018–19 FAW Women's Cup
The 2018–19 FAW Women's Cup is the 27th edition of the FAW Women's Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition for women's association football teams in Wales.


2018–19 FAW Women's Cup
Most teams entered the competition at the first round stage, however there were also three qualifying round matches and Swansea City were given a bye to the second round as reigning champions, having beaten Cardiff City in the previous season's final.


2018–19 FAW Women's Cup, Format
The tournament is a single-elimination knock-out tournament, with six teams entering in the qualifying round, 27 receiving a bye to the first round proper, and the reigning champions entering at the second round stage.


2018–19 FAW Women's Cup, Qualifying round
The draw for the qualifying round took place at the FAW's headquarters in Cardiff. All three matches took place on Sunday 16 September 2018.


2018–19 FC Academica Clinceni season
The 2018–19 is Academica Clinceni's 12th season of competitive football by Academica Clinceni, and the 6th consecutive in Liga II. Academica Clinceni will compete in the Liga II and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Academica Clinceni season, Competitions, Liga II
The Liga II fixture list was announced on 19 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season
The 2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season was the 10th successive season that the club will play in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia, and their second as Akhmat Grozny. Akhmat Grozny finished the season in 8th place, whilst also reaching the Round of 16 in the  Russian Cup, where they were defeated by Arsenal Tula.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Season review
On 2 September, Lediakhov resigned as manager, with Ruslan İdiqov being appointed as the caretaker manager. On 5 September, Akhmat Grozny announced the return of Rashid Rakhimov as manager.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Season review
On 19 May, Andrei Semyonov signed a new contract with Akhmat Grozny, keeping him at the club until 2022.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Season review
On 25 May, Yevgeni Gorodov signed a new one-year contract, whilst Odise Roshi signed a new three-year contract that will keep him in Grozny until the summer of 2022.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Season review
On 27 May, Akhmat Grozny announced that Milad Mohammadi and Bekim Balaj had left the club after their contracts had expired, whilst Rodolfo had retired and joined their coaching staff, and Ablaye Mbengue had signed a new three-year contract, keeping him in Grozny until the summer of 2022.


2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Squad, On loan
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2018–19 FC Akhmat Grozny season, Squad, Left club during season
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2018–19 FC Alashkert season
The 2018–19 season was Alashkert's seventh season in the Armenian Premier League and twelfth overall. Alashkert were defending Premier League champions, having won the title the previous three seasons. Domestically, Alashkert finished the season in fourth place, whilst winning the Armenian Cup and Armenian Supercup for the first time in their history, earning themselves qualification to the UEFA Europa League for the 2019–20 season. In Europe, Alashkert were knocked out of the Champions League by Celtic in the First Qualifying Round, and by CFR Cluj in the Third Qualifying Round in the Europa League.


2018–19 FC Alashkert season, Season events
On 7 July, Alashkert announced the permanent signings of Goran Antonić, César Romero, Oliver Práznovský, Jefferson and the loan signing of Gustavo Marmentini.


2018–19 FC Alashkert season, Season events
Alashkert began their season by hosting Celtic at the Republican Stadium in the First Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League on 10 July. Goals from Odsonne Edouard, James Forrest and Callum McGregor, gave Celtic a 3–0 victory. The following week, 18 July, Alashkert traveled to Celtic Park to face Celtic in the second leg of their Champions League tie. Despite a first half sending off for Jozo Šimunović, two goals from Moussa Dembélé and one from James Forrest gave Celtic another 3–0 win and a 6–0 aggregate victory.


2018–19 FC Alashkert season, Season events
On 30 July, Alashkert announced the return of Lester Peltier to the club from Banants, however on 3 September, Peltier's contract was terminated by mutual consent in order to enable Peltier to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Mujazzal.


2018–19 FC Alashkert season, Season events
On 21 September 2018, Varuzhan Sukiasyan was fired as manager with Owner Bagrat Navoyan, and Alashkert-2 manager Sergey Erzrumyan taking temporary charge.


2018–19 FC Alashkert season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season
The 2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season was the club's fourth season back in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of football in Russia, since their relegation at the end of the  2013–14 season. Anzhi finished the season 15th in the league, being relegated back to the Russian Football National League, whilst they were knocked out of the Russian Cup at the Round of 16 stage by Spartak Moscow.


2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season, Season events
With manager Vadim Skripchenko's contract expiring at the end of the 2017–18 season, was replaced by Magomed Adiyev on 4 June 2018


2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season, Season events
Anzhi Makhachkala were initially relegated at the end of the 2017–18 season, but FC Amkar Perm announced on 13 June that the Russian Football Union had recalled their 2018–19 license, making them ineligible for the Russian Premier League or Russian Football National League. Anzhi then re-applied for their Premier League membership on 15 June, with their admission to the 2018–19 Russian Premier League being confirmed on 22 June.


2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season, Season events
On 10 May 2019, following a 0-1 defeat to Arsenal Tula, their relegation back to the Russian Football National League was confirmed.


2018–19 FC Anzhi Makhachkala season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Ararat Yerevan season
The 2018–19 season was FC Ararat Yerevan's 28th consecutive season in Armenian Premier League. They finished the season in ninth and last place, in the Armenian Premier League whilst being knocked out of the Armenian Cup by Banants in the Second Round.


2018–19 FC Ararat Yerevan season, Season events
On 30 July, Armen Stepanyan was appointed as Ararat Yerevan's new Head Coach.


2018–19 FC Ararat Yerevan season, Season events
On 4 August, Ararat announced the singings of Zaven Badoyan, Alan Tatayev, Roni and Dmitri Malyaka, whilst Arman Meliksetyan, Argishti Petrosyan and Gegham Tumbaryan were all released by mutual consent.


2018–19 FC Ararat-Armenia season
The 2018–19 season was FC Ararat-Armenia's 1st season in Armenian Premier League, in which they won their first Championship and reached the Semifinal of the Armenian Cup.


2018–19 FC Ararat-Armenia season, Season events
On 2 August 2018, Vadim Skripchenko was appointed as the new head coach of Ararat-Armenia, before being sacked on 25 September, and Ararat-Armenia-2 manager Artak Oseyan being appointed as caretaker manager.


2018–19 FC Ararat-Armenia season, Season events
On 10 August, Ararat-Armenia sold both Erik Azizyan and Armen Hovhannisyan to Zemplín Michalovce.


2018–19 FC Ararat-Armenia season, Season events
On 1 October, Vardan Minasyan was appointed as the new head coach of Ararat-Armenia.


2018–19 FC Ararat-Armenia season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Arsenal Kyiv season
The 2018–19 season was first season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Arsenal Kyiv since its reformation in 2014. Arsenal competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Arsenal Kyiv season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Arsenal Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Arsenal Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Arsenal Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season
The 2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season was the club's third season back in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia, since relegation at the end of the 2014–15 season, and their fourth in total. Arsenal Tula finished the season in 6th and were knocked out of the Russian Cup by Ural Yekaterinburg in the semifinals. Due to Ural's defeat to Lokomotiv Moscow in the Cup Final, Arsenal Tula qualified for the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League qualifying stages for the first time.


2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Season events
On 1 June, Oleg Kononov was announced as Arsenal Tula's new manager. Kononov left Arsenal Tula by mutual consent on  12 November, with Igor Cherevchenko being announced as his replacement on 13 November.


2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Arsenal Tula season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Astra Giurgiu season
The  2018–19 season will be the 48th season of competitive football by Astra Giurgiu. Astra Giurgiu will compete in the Liga I and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Astra Giurgiu season, Competitive, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Astra Giurgiu season, Competitive, Cupa României
Astra Giurgiu will enter the Cupa României at the Round of 32.


2018–19 FC Augsburg season
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2018–19 FC Augsburg season
The 2018–19 FC Augsburg season was the 112th season in the football club's history and 8th consecutive and overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the 2. Bundesliga in 2011. In addition to the domestic league, FC Augsburg also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal. This was the 10th season for Augsburg in the WWK Arena, located in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. The season covered a period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Augsburg season, Players, Squad information
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2018–19 FC Banants season
The 2018–19 season was FC Banants's eighteenth consecutive season in the Armenian Premier League.


2018–19 FC Banants season, Season events
On 11 August 2018, Ilshat Fayzulin was appointed as Banants caretaker manager following the resignation of Artur Voskanyan. On 5 September, Fayzulin was confirmed as the new permanent head coach of Banants.


2018–19 FC Barcelona B season
The 2018-19 FC Barcelona B season was the 48th competitive season that the club had played. Competing in Group 3 of the Segunda División B under García Pimienta and finishing 8th place.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season
The 2018–19 season was FC Barcelona Femení's 18th season as FC Barcelona's official women's football section and its 11th consecutive season in Primera División.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 4, 2018, the club announced their first transfer- the arrival of Dutch defender and 2017 UEFA Women's EURO winner Stefanie van der Gragt from AFC Ajax.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 6, 2018, the club announced the retirement of Spanish goalkeeper Andrea Giménez after two years with the club.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 12, 2018, the club announced that Spanish defender Ruth García would return to her previous club Levante UD Femenino, where she played for nine years. García was at Barcelona for five years.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 19, 2018, the club announced the signing of French midfielder Kheira Hamraoui from French club Lyon.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 25, 2018, the club announced the signing of Mexican goalkeeper Pamela Tajonar from Sevilla, where she spent 4 seasons.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On June 30, 2018, six player contracts expired. Of those were Danish defender Line Røddik Hansen, who transferred to Danish side FC Nordsjælland, Spanish goalkeeper and club captain Laura Ràfols who retired after 14 years with the club, and young defender Perle Morroni, who returned to Paris-Saint Germain after the expiration of a six-month loan deal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On July 2, 2018, the club announced the departure of Spanish forward Olga García to Atlético Madrid after 3 years with the club.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On July 24, 2018, Marta Unzué was sent to Athletic Club on a two-year loan deal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On August 25, 2018, Barcelona won their seventh and fifth-consecutive Copa Catalunya by defeating Espanyol 7-0.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On January 8, 2019, following a draw to league rivals Espanyol, the club announced the termination of coach Fran Sanchez's contract. Former Catalan national team coach Lluís Cortés assumed his role the same day.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On December 31, 2018, Élise Bussaglia left the club and transferred to French side Dijon.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On January 31, 2019, at the end of the January transfer window, the club signed striker Asisat Oshoala on a 6-month loan deal from Chinese club Dalian Quanjian. Oshoala was given Bussaglia's vacated number 20.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On February 17, 2019, Barcelona exited the Copa de la Reina following a 2-0 loss to eventual champions Atlético Madrid.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On March 27, 2019, Barcelona defeated LSK Kvinner in the UWCL and reached their second ever UWCL semifinal, where they would play FC Bayern Munich.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
With goals by Kheira Hamraoui in the first leg and a Mariona Caldentey penalty in the second leg, Barcelona ended their semifinal tie on April 28 with a 2-0 aggregate score and reached their first ever UWCL final.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
The league race went down to the final day, but Barcelona fell to Granadilla on the final match day. With an Atleti win, the league ended with Atleti receiving 86 points and Barcelona receiving 78, making it the 4th season in a row that Barcelona finished second in the league.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
On May 18, 2019, Barcelona played their first UWCL final against European powerhouse Lyon. The match ended in a 4-1 loss for Barcelona, the single Barcelona goal in the match coming from Asisat Oshoala.


2018–19 FC Barcelona Femení season, Season overview
Despite having relative success in all competitions, this was the first year since 2010 where Barcelona went trophyless (not including the Copa Catalunya).


2018–19 FC Barcelona season
The 2018–19 season was Futbol Club Barcelona's 119th season in existence and the club's 88th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. Barcelona was involved in four competitions after winning the double of La Liga and Copa del Rey in the previous season.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season
The season was the first since 2001–02 Season without former captain Andrés Iniesta, who departed to joined Vissel Kobe.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, June
On 3 June, Barcelona and defender Samuel Umtiti reached an agreement to extend the player's contract for a further five seasons through to 2022–23 with a release clause of €500 million.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, June
On 11 June, Barcelona reached an agreement with Watford for the transfer of Gerard Deulofeu for €13 million plus €4 million in variables. Barcelona will also receive a percentage of any future transfer fee.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 8 July, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Guangzhou Evergrande for the loan transfer of Paulinho for one season, with a subsequent purchase option for the Chinese club.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 9 July, Barcelona and Grêmio finalized the transfer of Arthur following the agreement the two clubs reached in March for a transfer fee of €31 million plus €9 million in variables. The player will sign a contract for the next six seasons and the buyout clause is set at €400 million.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 12 July, Barcelona announced that they had paid the buyout clause for Clément Lenglet which stood at €35.9 million. The player, who joined from Sevilla, signed a contract with the club for the next five seasons and the buyout clause is set at  €300 million.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 23 July, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Sivasspor for the loan transfer of Douglas for one season.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 23 July, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Deportivo La Coruña for the loan transfer of Adrián Ortolá for one season, with a subsequent purchase option for the A Coruña club.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, July
On 24 July, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Bordeaux for the transfer of Malcom for a transfer fee of €41 million plus €1 million in variables. The player signed a contract for the next five seasons until the end of 2022–23.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 1 August, Barcelona and Everton reached an agreement for the transfer of Lucas Digne to the English club for an initial fee of €20.2 million and €1.5 million in variables.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 3 August, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Arturo Vidal to the Catalan club for the next three seasons for a fee of €18 million.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 4 August, Barcelona and Sevilla reached an agreement for the transfer of Aleix Vidal to the Andalusian club for a transfer fee of €8.5 million, plus €2 million in variables.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 9 August, Barcelona and Everton reached an agreement for the transfer of Yerry Mina for a fee of €30.25 million with an additional €1.5 million in variables. Barcelona also negotiated a buy-back clause in the transfer. Additionally, André Gomes was loaned to Everton for the 2018–19 season. The English club agreed to pay a fee of €2.25 million for the single season.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 12 August, Barcelona defeated Sevilla 1–2 in the Spanish Super Cup at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Morocco; goals from Gerard Piqué and Ousmane Dembélé handed the Catalans their 13th Supercopa de España title. The  trophy was the first won under the captaincy of Lionel Messi, who also claimed his record-breaking 33rd trophy with the club. Additionally, the match saw official debuts from Arthur, Lenglet, and Arturo Vidal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 16 August, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Marlon to the Italian club Sassuolo for an initial fee of €6 million, including a buy-back clause for the Catalans. Barcelona will receive additional €6 million if Marlon makes 50 appearances for Sassuolo. If he would be sold before that, Barcelona will receive 50% of the future transfer fee.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 18 August, Barcelona defeated Alavés 3–0 with two goals from Messi, including the 6,000th La Liga goal in the club's history, and one from Coutinho to secure Barça an opening day victory for a tenth successive season.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, August
On 25 August, Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid 0–1, Barça made it two wins out of two thanks to a goal from Dembélé. The match also saw an official debut from Malcom.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 2 September, Barcelona demolished newly promoted Huesca 8–2. A sensational Messi who scored 2 goals had the chance to get his hat-trick with a final minute penalty, but chose to be generous and gave the chance to Suárez who scored his 2nd goal of the game. Dembélé, Ivan Rakitić, Jordi Alba were also on the scoresheet, along with an own goal from Jorge Pulido.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 15 September, Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1–2. Despite trailing at half time, goals from Suárez and Dembélé turned things around to make it four wins out of four in La Liga.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 18 September, Barcelona beat PSV Eindhoven 4–0 in their first Champions League game of the season. Another great performance of Messi as he managed his record-breaking 8th Champions League hat-trick and Dembélé notched the remaining goal from a solo effort to complete another victory for the Blaugrana side.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 23 September, Barcelona draw Girona 2–2. Sending off for Lenglet hinders home side, Messi and Piqué found the net for the Blaugrana.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 26 September, Barcelona lost to Leganés 2–1. Coutinho's opener counts for nothing as top against bottom clash took unexpected twist with two goals in a minute.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, September
On 29 September, Barcelona draw Athletic Bilbao 1–1. Substitutes Messi and Munir came to the rescue to salvage a draw at Camp Nou after Basques had taken 41st-minute lead


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, October
On 3 October, Barcelona defeated Tottenham 2–4, with some major changes in the starting eleven introducing Arthur as a starter for the first time in midfield, the benching of Dembele and putting Coutinho back in attack with Messi and Suarez. Valverde's men secured an important victory in a classic, end-to-end match in London to maintain their perfect start in the Champions League group stage.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, October
On 7 October, Barcelona drew with Valencia CF 1-1. Messi scored a beautiful equaliser after an early opener from Garay to earn the blaugranes a share of the spoils at Mestalla.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, October
On 20 October, Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-2. Four goals and a sensational performance by Ter Stegen allowed Barça to snatch first place back from the leaders on a night that Leo Messi went off injured.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, October
On 24 October, Barcelona defeated Inter Milan 2-0. Rafinha and Jordi Alba's superb goals left the Catalans flying high in Champions League Group B with the maximum points at the halfway stage.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, October
On 28 October, in the first El Clásico of the season, and the first since 2007 not to feature Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5–1 at the Camp Nou, with Luis Suárez scoring a hat-trick.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, November
On 3 November, Barca defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-3, two goals from Suárez and another from Ousmane Dembélé earned the Blaugranes a late win at Vallecas.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, November
On 6 November, Barca draw Inter Milan 1-1, Malcom's  1st goal was not enough at the Giuseppe Meazza after the equalizing  goal of Icardi, but Barça still made the knockout stages with two games in hand.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, November
On 11 November, Barca lost 3-4 to Betis, The Andalusians spoiled Messi's return to action who scored 2 goals, with a shock victory in a dramatic encounter at the Camp Nou seeing Rakitic being sent off after picking his 2nd yellow card .


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, November
On 24 November, Barca draw Atlético Madrid 1-1, Diego Costa's late header at the Wanda Metropolitano was cancelled out by Ousmane Dembélé after a brilliant pass of Messi in the final minute of normal time.in addition both Sergi Roberto and rafinha got injured after the game against Atlético


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, November
On 28 November, Barca defeated PSV Eindhoven 1-2, Goals from a sensational Messi and Piqué clinched the points that ensure top spot in Champions League Group B with a game in hand.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 2 December, Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 with goals from Gerard Piqué and Carles Aleñá, as well as a great all-round team performance which ensured the win and a clean sheet against worthy opponents.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 8 December, Barcelona defeated Espanyol 0-4 with two sensational free kicks from Leo Messi, plus goals from Dembélé and Luis Suárez which brought derby delight and another week at the top of the table.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 11 December, Barcelona drew 1-1 with Tottenham producing a magnificent performance as Dembélé scored Barça's only goal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 16 December, Barcelona defeated Levante 0-5 playing sensational football which saw them power their way to victory in Valencia. Leo Messi scored yet another hat-trick with Luis Suárez and Gerard Piqué scoring the other goals.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 20 December, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Valencia for the transfer of Jeison Murillo on loan for the remainder of the 2018/19 season. The agreement includes a purchase option worth €25m.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, December
On 22 December, Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 2-0 with goals from Leo Messi and Ousmane Dembele. The win ensured Barca remained on top of the table, three points ahead of Atletico Madrid, heading into the winter break.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 6 January, Barcelona defeated Getafe 1-2, goals from a sensational Leo Messi and a volley from Luis Suárez overcame a tough opponent and put the Barcelona five points clear at the top of the Liga table.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 10 January, Barcelona lost to Levante 2-1 in Copa del Rey round of 16, Philippe Coutinho converted a penalty five minutes from the end.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 13 January, Barcelona defeated Eibar 3-0, by 2 goals of Luis Suarez who was on fire with the first goal coming from a brilliant combination with a reborn Philipe Coutinho, the other goal being scored by none other than a sensational Leo Messi, which made it his record 400th La Liga goal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 17 January, Barcelona defeated Levante 3-0 in Copa del Rey round of 16 return game, by 2 goals of Ousmane Dembele and a goal of Leo Messi, this win made sure Barcelona qualified for the Copa del Rey quarter finals.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 20 January, Barcelona defeated Leganés 3-1, as the first-place Catalans chew up the 'Cucumber Growers' at Camp Nou.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 23 January, Barcelona lost to Sevilla 2-0 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Juan Sarabia and Ben Yedder scored the goals for Sevilla.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 23 January, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Frankie De Jong who will be joining the Catalan club from 1 July 2019. The transfer fee is 75 million euros, plus a further 11 million in variables. The player will be signing a contract for the next five seasons, through to 2023/24.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 27 January, Barcelona won Girona 0-2. Nelson Semedo's first League goal and another Leo Messi special handed Barça all three points.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, January
On 30 January, Barcelona won Sevilla 6-1 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals 2nd leg. Phil Coutinho nets a brace, while Ivan Rakitic, Sergi Roberto, Luis Suárez and Leo Messi notch a goal each. the victory made sure Barcelona qualified for the semifinals of the Copa del Rey


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 1 February, the announcement was made that Barcelona would face Real Madrid in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, in the second El Clásico of this season.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 2 February, Barça draw Valencia 2-2, Leo Messi scored twice as first-place Barça battle back from 2-0, first-half deficit to earn a tie and provisionally extend their lead at the top of the table.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 6 February, Barça draw Real Madrid 1-1, The Catalans and the Madrileños finished all square at Camp Nou in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals; Malcom pulled Barça even after Lucas Vásquez put Los Blancos up early. Making the second leg game at the Bernabeu even more exciting


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 10 February, Barça draw Athletic 0-0, Barça had the possession but without doing too much with it.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 16 February, Barça won Valladolid 1-0, Barça picked up three vital points in La Liga thanks to a Leo Messi first half penalty. Messi could have doubled the lead with a second penalty given near the end, but the keeper stopped the penalty


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 19 February, Barça draw Lyon 0-0, Barça had 25 shots on goal but no joy with the tie.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 23 February, Barça won Sevilla 2-4, Lionel Messi's stunning hat-trick against his favourite opponent, and Luis Suarez's late goal secured the points for the Blaugrana who twice went behind.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, February
On 27 February, Barça won Real Madrid 0-3 (1-4 agg), Luis Suárez was the hero as his two goals plus an own goal send a rampant Barça flying into yet another cup final, the 6th Copa Del Rey final in a row for Barca and they are looking to make it their 5th straight victory in a row


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 2 March, Barça won Real Madrid 0-1, Ivan Rakitic goal secured second win of the week at the Bernabéu. It was four seasons in a row now that Barça have won at Real Madrid in the league, a feat that no other team has ever achieved. FC Barcelona have claimed their 96th win the fixture overtaking Real Madrid for the first time in 87 years.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 4 March, Barça and Sergi Samper agreed to a contract termination.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 9 March, Barça won Rayo Vallecano 3-1. Raúl de Tomás scored for the visitors in the 25th minute with an outside of the box shot, Gerard Piqué equalised with a header in the 39th minute, Lionel Messi put Barcelona in the lead with a 51st-minute penalty and Luis Suárez finished off the game with an 82nd minute tap-in.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 13 March, Barça won Lyon 5-1 (5-1 agg), a magnificent performance from Lionel Messi saw the Argentine grab two of Barça's five goals, and assist in two more for Gerard Piqué and Ousmane Dembélé, Philippe Coutinho completing the scoring. FC Barcelona hold the record in the Champions League for 12 consecutive appearances in the last eight of Europe's top club competition.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 15 March, it was announced that Barça would face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On 17 March, Barça won Real Betis 1-4. Leo Messi posted yet another legendary hat-trick performance, Luis Suárez added the other, and Barça fly into a ten-point lead in La Liga. Unfortunately the Uruguayan sustained an injury keeping him out of play for 10–15 days.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, March
On the 30th, Barcelona got back to winning ways after the international break, with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in Derbi barceloní with both goals from Messi.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
A thriller of an encounter against Villarreal on 2 April found Barça grab a point in a 4-4 draw after two late goals from Messi and Suárez.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 6 April, Barça won against Atlético de Madrid at the Camp Nou 2-0, goals scored by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, a thriller of a match that saw Spanish centre forward Diego Costa being sent off the field after receiving a red card. With that win, Messi became the player with the most wins in La Liga with 335.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 10 April, Barça won Manchester United 0-1, that was the first victory at Old Trafford via a Luke Shaw own goal.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 13 April, Barça drew with Huesca 0-0, a much-changed Barcelona gave first team debuts to Jean-Clair Todibo and Moussa Wague.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 16 April, Barça won Manchester United 3-0 (4-0 agg). An incredible performance by Messi who scored two first-half goals with Coutinho adding a second-half rocket to qualify Barça for their eighth Champions League semi-final in the last 12 seasons.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 20 April, Barça won against Real Sociedad 2-1, Lenglet's towering first-half header and Alba's second were enough for Barça to take all three points.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 23 April, Barça won against Alavés 0-2, Aleñá's opener and Suárez's spot-kick were enough to earn all three points against Alavés.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, April
On 27 April, Barça won against Levante 1-0, Substitute Messi fired in the only goal of the game to secure a 26th Liga title with three games in hand, which made it Barça's 8th La Liga title in 11 years.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, May
On 1 May, Barça won 3–0 against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Suarez scored the first goal, followed by two goals by Messi, the third a superb freekick from over 30 yards, providing them with a clear advantage going into the away leg on 7 May at Anfield. Messi's second goal saw him reach 600 goals for Barça in 683 matches. On 4 May, Barça lost 2–0 to Celta Vigo in La Liga, with much of the team rested for the second game with Liverpool.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, May
On 7 May, Barca lost 4–0 against Liverpool via goals from Divock Origi (2) and Georginio Wijnaldum (2), with Barca eliminated from the Champions League.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, May
On 19 May, in Barcelona's final La Liga match of the season, Messi scored twice in a 2–2 away draw against Eibar (his 49th and 50th goals of the season in all competitions), which saw him capture his sixth Pichichi Trophy as the league's top scorer, with 36 goals in 34 appearances; with six titles, he equalled Zarra as the player with the most top-scorer awards in La Liga.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Season overview, May
On 25 May, Barça lost the Copa Del Rey final to Valencia 1–2. Lionel Messi scored the only Barcelona goal that night. This loss marked the end of the season for FC Barcelona who won two trophies (La liga and Supercopa de España) out of the possible four.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Squad information, First team squad, From youth squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Pre-season and friendlies, International Champions Cup
Barcelona began their 2018–19 pre-season with a tour of the United States in the 2018 International Champions Cup. Barça played against Tottenham Hotspur at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Roma at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington and Milan at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Pre-season and friendlies, Joan Gamper Trophy
The Blaugrana finished their pre-season preparations with the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match against Boca Juniors of Argentina at the Camp Nou on 15 August.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Competitions, La Liga
Barcelona were the defending champions. On 24 July 2018, the La Liga fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Competitions, Copa del Rey
Barcelona entered the competition as the four-time defending champions, having won consecutive editions in 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17 and 2017–18.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Competitions, Supercopa de España
As the winners of the 2017–18 Copa del Rey and 2017–18 La Liga, Barcelona faced the Copa del Rey runners-up, Sevilla, for the season opening Supercopa de España. For the first time in the tournament history, it was a single match hosted in a neutral venue at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, Morocco.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Competitions, UEFA Champions League
On 30 August, Barcelona were drawn in Group B of the UEFA Champions League alongside Tottenham Hotspur from Premier League, PSV Eindhoven from Eredivise and Internazionale from Serie A. After topping Group B, Barcelona advanced to knockout phase as a seeded team, and were drawn against Lyon from Ligue 1 in the round of 16. In the draw for the quarter-finals, Barcelona were drawn against Premier League side Manchester United, and in the draw for the semi-finals, against the winner of the tie between Liverpool and Porto, if Barcelona advance to a further round. Originally, the quarter-finals match was scheduled to be played with the first leg at Camp Nou and the second leg at Old Trafford, but the order of the two legs was reversed to avoid Manchester United and Manchester City from playing home on the same night or on consecutive nights.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Statistics, Disciplinary record
Last updated: 4 May 2019Source: , Ordered by ,  and  = Number of bookings;  = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card;  = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.


2018–19 FC Barcelona season, Statistics, Injury record
- Player is injured  - Player has recovered from injuryLast updated: 4 May 2019Source:


2018–19 FC Basel season
The 2018–19 FC Basel season is the 126th season in club history and the club's 24th consecutive season in the top flight of Swiss football. Basel were runners-up in the previous season. The season started on the weekend of 21–22 July 2018 and will end on Saturday 25 May 2019. The first round of the Swiss Cup was played on the week-end 29, 30 June and 1 July. Basel played the first round on Friday 29 June against lower classed FC Montlingen and they were victorious. Therefore Basel continued in the competition in the second round against FC Echallens.


2018–19 FC Basel season
Basel were also qualified for qualifying phase and play-offs (League Path). The draw for the second qualifying round was held on 19 June 2018 (after the completion of the first qualifying round draw). The first leg was played on 24 July and the second leg played on 1 August 2018. But Basel were eliminated by PAOK and they therefore continued in the Play-off round of the Europa League against Vitesse Arnhem.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Club, Management
Raphaël Wicky was the first team manager at the start of the season. His assistant was Massimo Lombardo and a further member of the training staff was Werner Leuthard. Due to the very poor start into the season Wicky was sacked on 26 July, after the Champions League qualifying defeat against PAOK. Alexander Frei then took over as interim coach until a new manager was named. On 2 August Basel announced that Marcel Koller had signed as new manager. He appointed Thomas Janeschitz and Carlos Bernegger as his assistants. Massimo Colomba stayed as the Goalkeeper coach. Massimo Ceccaroni is head of the FCB Youth System.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Club, Further information
The FC Basel annual general meeting took place on 4 June 2018. The board of directors under president Bernhard Burgener with sportdirector Marco Streller, Peter von Büren, financial manager, Patrick Jost, marketing as well as Reto Baumgartner, Dominik Donzé and Benno Kaiser remained on the board. Roland Heri was voted onto the board as COO.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Overview, Offseason and preseason
Between the end of the 2017–18 FC Basel season and this season there were quite a few changes in the team squad. All three goalkeepers left the team. Tomáš Vaclík transferred to Sevilla, Mirko Salvi transferred to Grasshopper Club and Germano Vailati ended his active career. Furthermore, Mohamed Elyounoussi left the club and joined Southampton. Michael Lang also left the club and joined Borussia Mönchengladbach. Cedric Itten transferred to St. Gallen,


2018–19 FC Basel season, Overview, Offseason and preseason
In the other direction Basel were not too busy on the transfer market. On 22 June 2018 Basel announced that they had signed goalkeeper Jonas Omlin from Luzern and on 26 June 2018 Basel announced that they had signed Aldo Kalulu from Lyon.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Overview, Offseason and preseason
During the winter break, on 4 February 2019, the club announced that Edon Zhegrova had been signed in on loan for 18 months from Genk.


2018–19 FC Basel season, The Campaign, Domestic League
The season started on the weekend of 21–22 July 2018. Basel's priority aim for the new season was to win the league championship.


2018–19 FC Basel season, The Campaign, Domestic Cup
Basel's clear aim for the cup this season was to win the title. The first round was played on the week-end 29, 30 June and 1 July. Basel played their first-round game on Friday 29 June away from home against lower classed FC Montlingen. In the first round Basel beat Montlingen 3–0, in the second round Echallens Région 7–2 and in the round of 16 Winterthur 1–0. In the quarter finals Sion were defeated 4–2 after extra time and in the semi finals Zürich 3–1. All these games were played away from home.


2018–19 FC Basel season, The Campaign, Domestic Cup
The final was held on the 19 May 2019 in the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf Bern against Thun. Albian Ajeti scored the first goal, Fabian Frei the second for Basel, then Dejan Sorgić netted a goal for Thun, but the end result was 2–1 for Basel. Basel's aim for this competition was therefore fulfilled.


2018–19 FC Basel season, The Campaign, Champions League
Basel entered into the this season's Champions League in the qualifying phase and play-offs (League Path). The draw for the second qualifying round was held on 19 June 2018 (after the completion of the first qualifying round draw). The first legs will be played on 24 and 25 July, and the second legs will be played on 31 July and 1 August 2018. Basel were matched against the greek team PAOK.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Players, First team squad
The following is the list of the Basel first team squad. It also includes players that were in the squad the day the season started on 21 July 2018 but subsequently left the club after that date.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Players, First team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Results and fixtures, Swiss Cup
The draw for the first round was held in June 2018. The Super League and Challenge League clubs were seeded and could not be drawn against each other. The lower division teams were granted home advantage and Basel were therefore drawn away. The home advantage was also granted to the team from the lower league in the second and third rounds.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Results and fixtures, UEFA Champions League, Qualifying phase
Basel were qualified for the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League in the qualifying phase (League Path) in the second qualifying round. The draw for this round was held on 19 June 2018.


2018–19 FC Basel season, Results and fixtures, UEFA Europa League, Third qualifying round
Following their elimination in the UEFA Champions League qualifying phase, Basel were qualified for the Europa League third qualifying round.


2018–19 FC Bayern Munich season
The 2018–19 FC Bayern Munich season was the 120th season in the football club's history and 54th consecutive and overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the Regionalliga in 1965. Bayern Munich also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal, and the premier continental cup competition, the UEFA Champions League. Bayern were the reigning Bundesliga champions and therefore participated in the German super cup, the DFL-Supercup. This was the 14th season for Bayern in the Allianz Arena, located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The season covers a period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Bayern Munich season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Botoșani season
The  2018–19 season will be the xth season of competitive football by Botoșani, and the yth consecutive in Liga I. Botoșani will compete in the Liga I and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Botoșani season, Competitions, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Botoșani season, Competitions, Cupa României
Botoșani will enter the Cupa României at the Round of 32.


2018–19 FC Chornomorets Odesa season
The 2018–19 season is 28th season of Odessa football club "Chornomorets" in the championships / cups of Ukraine, and 81rd season in the history of the club. This season "Chornomorets" competed in Premier League and Ukrainian Cup. After finishing at 11th place in the Premier league, "Chornomorets" lost to "Kolos" (Kovalivka) in play-offs and was relegated to First League.


2018–19 FC Chornomorets Odesa season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Chornomorets Odesa season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Chornomorets Odesa season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Chornomorets Odesa season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Desna Chernihiv season
The 2018–19 season was 1st season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Desna Chernihiv. Desna competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Desna Chernihiv season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Desna Chernihiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Desna Chernihiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Desna Chernihiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Dinamo București season
The  2018–19 FC Dinamo București season is the 70th consecutive edition in Liga I, following Liga I 2018-19, of competitive football by Dinamo București. It competed in Cupa României 2018-2019.


2018–19 FC Dinamo București season, Competitions, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Dinamo București season, Competitions, Cupa României
Dinamo București will enter the Cupa României at the Round of 32.


2018–19 FC Drita season
The 2018–19 season was Football Club Drita's 19th consecutive season in the top flight of Kosovar football. Drita will be involved in Football Superleague of Kosovo and Kosovar Cup.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, June
On 19 June, before leaving for Gibraltar Drita transferred footballer Betim Haxhimusa from their local rivals.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, June
On 6 June Drita transferred Albanian goalkeeper Edvan Bakaj from KF Liria. Bakaj has signed a one-year contract with the club.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, July
On 3 July after returning from the state of Gjilbardari and winning victories there in the Pre-Eliminary Round in the UEFA Champions League, FC Drita transferred the other player from his local rivals SC Gjilani, midfielder Zgjim Mustafa.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, July
On 21 July was presented the offensive midfielder at Drita Eri Lamçja, was more active to KF Luftetari


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, August
On 3 August transferred Edenilson Bergonsi Bergonsi is not unheard of for the supporters as he was part of the Drita for the half-season at the end of 2016. "Edenilson Bergonsi is the next transfer for the 2018/2019 season. Bergonsi has signed a one-year contract with our team and Monday is expected to start drills with the group." said a club official!


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, August
On 6 August champions in power have formalized the deal with Filonit Shaqiri, who is the third player to come from rivals from the same city.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, August
On 17 August Football Federation of Kosovo has sentenced FC Drita to 10,000 euros and 2 games without a spectators, with the reason that the supporters of FC Drita had wrong behavior by throwing fireworks on the field that significantly contaminated the air and hampered the course of the match and used offensive expression to the team and the opposing supporters


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, August
On 18 August although the transfer deadline for the transfer of players has been completed, FC Drita has presented the latest lead, defender Ervis Kaja. The player was recently part of KF Liria from Prizren, as he previously made his career in KF Tirana, KF Laçi, KF Besa.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, September
On 13 September after Drita loss against KF Llapi, Bekim Isufi resigned from the position of the coach! Under the direction of Bekim Isufi, Drita was the champion of the Kosovo Super League, as well as won the Super Cup of Kosovo.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, September
On 15 September Fisnik Kerçeli resigned from the position of the Sports director of the team. In the message to the Drita's supporters he said: "I can not remain indifferent to the situation that we are in. Recently, with the arrival of some unprofessional people, I think the situation got out of control!"


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, September
On 17 September Drita FC has signed a 1-year agreement with the coach from Albania, Shpëtim Duro. Duro in the past has coached Albanian clubs such as KF Partizani from Tirana, KF Flamurtari Vlorë from Vlora, KF Vllaznia from Shkodra, KF Skenderbeu from Korça and KF Shkëndija from Tetovo. This is the first time that Duro will lead a team in Kosovo.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, September
On 17 September The club of Gjilan has formalized Ardian Nuhiu as assistant of Shpëtim Duro, who was presented on the same day to The Intellectuals. Nuhiu has signed the two-year contract.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, December
On 20 December, Drita was awarded as the best team of the year, Xhevdet Shabani was awarded as the best player of the year and the coach Bekim Isufi was awarded as the best coach of the year. Betim Haxhimusa and Kastriot Rexha have awarded for the best Superliga scorers with 13 goals each. Whereas for the best formation of the year are selected 3 players of Drita: Xhevdet Shabani, Kastriot Rexha and Endrit Krasniqi.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 2 January, Drita has held talks with Albania's National Team Player, Jahmir Hyka, by signing a contract for four months with a salary of 10,000 euros for month. But Hyka has rejected this offer due to the poor quality of Kosovo's Super League.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 6 January, Drita announced the transfer of Arbër Shala loan to FC Kamza. He will stay at this club until the end of the season.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 10 January, The defender, Perparim Osmani was loaned for six months from Prishtina to the Drita.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 10 January, Drita has reached agreement with midfielder Endrit Krasniqi to continue co-operation for another year. Krasniqi's contract signed before international matches expired in January 2019.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 16 January, Drita has announced that has unilaterally terminated the contract with the defender from Albania, Ervis Kaja. Kaja, as the club from Gjilan has announced, has not responded to the invitation to start the preparatory phase for the Superliga spring season.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 21 January, Drita has announced the break-out of cooperation with the Edvan Bakaj the goalkeeper from Tirana.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 22 January, Viktor Kuka ha loaned to KF Ferizaj for 6 month.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, January
On 24 January, Has presented 5 players: Denis Haliti, left defender, who is called back from loan. Festim Krasniqi is another player who will strengthen the wing of the attack. Klajdi Burba a classic forward, and after Edvan Bakaj leave the team Drita has transferred Mario Kirev a goalkeeper from Kamza


2018–19 FC Drita season, Season overview, February
On 11 February, Ardian Nuhiu was named the new coach of FC Drita


2018–19 FC Drita season, Support
After celebrating the championship title, Drita FC supporters, Intelektualet, got ready for the UEFA Champions League, unfortunately, they could not be present in Gjilbartar because of the distance and ticket price!


2018–19 FC Drita season, Support
After the victories in Gibraltar, Drita played the first qualifying match in Mitrovica, as the Gjilan City Stadium did not meet the conditions of UEFA. So "Intellectuals" traveled 30 buses from Gjilan to Mitrovica, where about 10,000 supportes were present. Intellectuals unfold a giant choreographer with the message "A road paved with sacrifice 1990 - 2018",  this message was devoted to all Kosovar footballers who sacrificed everything for Kosovo football- While in the return match, around 100 "intellectuals" in Malmö, Sweden,  where there unfolded a giant flag of Albania.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Support
After losing from Malmö, Drita played against F91 Dudelange from Luxembourg. About 50 intellectuals were present in Luxembourg, while in the second game that took place in Mitrovica there were about 3,000 intellectuals.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Support
In the SuperCup game between Drita and Prishtina, they traveled around 10 bus with intellectuals. In this game intellectuals threw pyrotechnics in the field, where 3 days after the match the Football Federation of Kosovo sentenced them with 2 games without supporters.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Squad information
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2018–19 FC Drita season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Drita season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Drita season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Drita season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Drita season, Competitions, Kosovar Supercup
As the winners of the 2017–18 Kosovar Cup and 2017–18 Football Superleague of Kosovo, Drita faced the Kosovar Cup winner, Prishtina for the season opening Kosovar Supercup.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Competitions, UEFA Champions League
Drita competed in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the 2018–19 season, entering at the preliminary round. On 12 June 2018, in Nyon, the draw was held and Drita were drawn against the Andorran side Santa Coloma. On 26 June 2018, Drita beat Santa Coloma at Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar and became the first Kosovar side to win a UEFA Champions League match.


2018–19 FC Drita season, Competitions, UEFA Europa League
After being eliminated from Malmö, Drita continued to play in the second qualifying round of UEFA Europa League. On 17 July 2018, Drita teaches the upcoming rival which was the champion of 2017–18 Luxembourg National Division, F91 Dudelange.


2018–19 FC Dunav Ruse season
This page covers all relevant details regarding Dunav Ruse for all official competitions inside the 2018–19 season. These are the First Professional Football League and the Bulgarian Cup.


2018–19 FC Dunav Ruse season, Current squad
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2018–19 FC Dunărea Călărași season
The  2018–19 season was the 57th season of competitive football by Dunărea Călărași, and their first ever in Liga I. Dunărea Călărași competed in the Liga I and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Dunărea Călărași season, Competitions, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Dynamo Kyiv season
The 2018–19 season was 28th consecutive season in the top Ukrainian football league for Dynamo Kyiv. Dynamo competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and 2018 Ukrainian Super Cup.


2018–19 FC Dynamo Kyiv season, Competitions, Ukrainian Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Dynamo Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Dynamo Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Dynamo Kyiv season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season
The 2018–19 Dinamo Moscow season was the club's second season back in the Russian Premier League, following their relegation at the end of the 2015–16 season. They finished the season in 12th place, reached the Round of 16 in the Russian Cup, where they were defeated by Rubin Kazan, and officially moved into their new stadium, the VTB Arena, on the final day of the season.


2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Dynamo Moscow season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season
The 2018–19 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season was the 138th professional season of the club since its creation in 1881. Bordeaux finished their 2017–18 season in 6th place, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.


2018–19 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season, Players
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2018–19 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season, Players, On loan
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2018–19 FC Goa season
The 2018–19 season was the club's fifth season since its establishment in 2014 and their fourth season in the Indian Super League.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Season overview, June
On 9 June 2018, midfielder Hugo Boumous extended his contract with the club. On 17 June, Goa announced the signing of Lenny Rodrigues from Bengaluru FC. On 29 June, Goa signed Jackichand Singh from Kerala Blasters FC.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Season overview, July
On 8 July, Goa signed Lalthuammawia Ralte from Bengaluru FC. On 12 July, Goa signed full back Nirmal Chettri. On 20 July, Goa signed defender Mourtada Fall. On 25 July, midfielder Ahmed Jahouh extended his contract with the club.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Season overview, August
On 5 August, Goa signed full back Carlos Peña. On 14 August, Goa signed winger Miguel Palanca from Anorthosis Famagusta FC. Goa traveled to Spain for their pre-season preparations. They played their first friendly match of the season in against Deportiva Minera.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Season overview, September
They played five friendly matches in Spain, winning all the matches. They returned to Goa and played two friendlies against I-League clubs East Bengal and Indian Arrows and ended their pre-season preparations, they finished their pre-season without losing a single match.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Season overview, October
On 1 October, Goa started their 2018–19 Indian Super League season with a 2–2 away draw against NorthEast United. On 6 October, Goa won 1–3 away against Chennaiyin.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Pre-season and friendlies
On 22 August 2018, Goa began their pre-season tour in Spain. Goa played some friendly matches with their first match against Deportiva Minera, second match against Cartagena B, third match with Cartagena FC, fourth with Mar Menor FC and fifth with CD Algar. They returned to Goa and played their sixth friendly match against East Bengal and Indian Arrows.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Competitions, Indian Super League, Goalscorers
There have been 22 goals scored in 9 matches, for an average of 2.44 goals per match.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Competitions, Indian Super League, Goalscorers (Against)
There have been 14 goals scored in 9 matches, for an average of 1.56 goals per match.


2018–19 FC Goa season, Squad information
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2018–19 FC Goa season, Squad information, Current technical staff
As of June 2018, FC Goa's head coach is Sergio Lobera. He has signed a two-year contract and begins with the club in July 2017.


2018–19 FC Hermannstadt season
The  2018–19 season will be the 4th season of competitive football by Hermannstadt, and their first ever in Liga I. Hermannstadt will compete in the Liga I and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Hermannstadt season, Competitions, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season
The 2018–19 season was 26th season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Karpaty Lviv. Karpaty competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Karpaty Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg, Relegation round
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season
The 2018–19 FC Krasnodar season was the eighth successive season that Krasnodar will play in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia. They finished the previous season in 4th place, and as a result of FC Tosno failing to obtain a UEFA licence for their 2018–19 UEFA Europa League Group Stage spot, they qualified directly for the Groups Stage of the UEFA Europa League.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
Dmitry Stotsky was Krasnodar's first summer signing, penning a four-year contract on 15 May, with Uroš Spajić becoming the second summer signing 11 days later, when he signed a five-year contract on 26 May.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
On 9 July, German Onugkha signed from Volgar Astrakhan on a four-year contract, whilst Ivan Taranov signed a one-year contract on 11 July. On 13 July, Nikolay Markov returned to Krasnodar, signing a one-year contract. 6 days later, 19 July, Krasnodar announced the signing of Christian Cueva on a four-year contract.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
On 10 August, Krasnodar announced the signing of Jón Fjóluson on a three-year contract.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
Following Pavel Mamayev's arrest for assault in October, Krasnodar announced that they had imposed the maximum fine they could on Mamayev, removed him from first team training and were investigating how to terminate his contract.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
On 27 November, Viktor Claesson extended his contract with Krasnodar until the end of June 2021.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Season events
On 28 May, Alyaksandr Martynovich, Cristian Ramírez, Yury Gazinsky and Ari all signed new contracts with the club.


2018–19 FC Krasnodar season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season
The 2018–19 PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara season was the club's first season back in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of football in Russia, since their relegation at the end of the 2016–17 season.


2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Season events
On 5 October 2018, manager Andrey Tikhonov was fired, with Miodrag Božović being anointed in his place on the same day.


2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara season, Transfers, Winter
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2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season
The 2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season was the club's 27th season in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of the Russian football league system. Lokomotiv Moscow was the League defending champions. Lokomotiv Moscow also won the Russian Cup and took part in the Champions League. Lokomotiv also contested the Russian Super Cup.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season
Lokomotiv launched a women's team, which are participating in the Russian Women's Football Championship, the highest division in Russia for women football.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, First team squad, Information
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2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, Competitions, Champions League
Lokomotiv have qualified directly for the group stage of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League League after winning the 2017–18 Russian Premier League.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, FC Kazanka Moscow
The 2018/19 FC Kazanka Moscow season will be the club's 2nd season in the Russian Professional Football League following the club's relaunch last year.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, FC Kazanka Moscow, Squad information
Players and squad numbers last updated on 2 June 2019.Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, WFC Lokomotiv Moscow
The 2018 WFC Lokomotiv Moscow season will be the club's 1st season in the Russian Women's Football Championship following the club's relaunch in April 2018. WFC Lokomotiv Moscow also took part in the Russian Women's Cup.


2018–19 FC Lokomotiv Moscow season, WFC Lokomotiv Moscow, Squad information
Players and squad numbers last updated on 1 September 2018.Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Lviv season
The 2018–19 season was 2nd season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Lviv. Lviv competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Lviv season
On completion of the 2017–18 Ukrainian Premier League season, Veres Rivne, who had moved their operations to Lviv during the season announced the merging with FC Lviv who competed in the 2017–18 Ukrainian Second League and retain their name. This is the first time of such "swap" that has occurred with a team from the Ukrainian Premier League. Its certification the club passed on 5 June 2018. Along with that the FFU certification committee is consulting with the UEFA in regards of the "clubs swap".


2018–19 FC Lviv season
On 6 June 2018 it was announced that it is too early speculate composition of the league for the next season as the UEFA will make its final decision by allowing or not participation of FC Lviv. It is possible that some of already relegated clubs might be given a second chance if UEFA will insist on impossibility of the Lviv-Veres team swap. On 12 June 2018 Ukrainian Premier League updated its website removing any mentioning of NK Veres Rivne ever competing in the league and its record being awarded to FC Lviv.


2018–19 FC Lviv season
More to the story, in interview to "Tribuna" a head of the FFU Attestation Committee Viktor Bezsmernyi explained that it was Veres that received certificate for the 2018-19 Ukrainian Premier League and then the club changed its name. At same time the old-new president of Veres Khakhlyov demonstrated the club's certificate for the 2018-19 Ukrainian Second League.


2018–19 FC Lviv season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Lviv season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Mariupol season
The 2018–19 season was 19th season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Mariupol. Mariupol competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup and UEFA Europa League.


2018–19 FC Metz season
The 2018–19 season was the 87th season in the existence of FC Metz and the club's first season back in the second division of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Metz participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.


2018–19 FC Metz season
The club was crowned as champions of the campaign with two games to spare and promoted to the top flight after only one year.


2018–19 FC Metz season, Players, First-team squad
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2018–19 FC Metz season, Players, On loan
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2018–19 FC Midtjylland season
The 2018–19 FC Midtjylland season is FC Midtjylland's 20th season of existence, and their 18th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. In addition to a second place finish in the Superliga, Midtjylland won its first Danish Cup and competed in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.


2018–19 FC Nantes season
The 2018–19 FC Nantes season was the 75th professional season of the club since its creation in 1943, and the club's 15th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. It covers a period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. They participated in the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue.


2018–19 FC Nantes season, Players
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2018–19 FC Nantes season, Players, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Oleksandriya season
The 2018–19 season was 7th season in the top Ukrainian football league for FC Oleksandriya. Oleksandriya competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Oleksandriya season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Oleksandriya season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Oleksandriya season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Oleksandriya season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Olimpik Donetsk season
The 2018–19 season was fifth consecutive season in the top Ukrainian football league for Olimpik Donetsk. Olimpik competed in Premier League, Ukrainian Cup.


2018–19 FC Olimpik Donetsk season, Competitions, Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Olimpik Donetsk season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Olimpik Donetsk season, Competitions, Second leg
Karpaty Lviv won 3–0 on aggregate and retained their spot in the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Volyn Lutsk remained in the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League


2018–19 FC Olimpik Donetsk season, Competitions, Second leg
Due to fan violence at the game and attack on referee, the original score 1–3 was scratched and replaced with technical score 0–3 loss to Volyn and win for Karpaty. Additionally, the Lutsk department of police started criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional damage to property during the game by the Karpaty fans.


2018–19 FC Orenburg season
The 2018–19 Orenburg season was the club's first season back in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia, following their relegation at the end of the 2016–17, and their second in their 42 year history.


2018–19 FC Orenburg season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Orenburg season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Orenburg season, Transfers, Summer
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2018–19 FC Politehnica Iași (2010) season
The  2018–19 season will be the 9th season of competitive football by Politehnica Iași, and the 5th consecutive in Liga I. Politehnica Iași will compete in the Liga I and in Cupa României.


2018–19 FC Politehnica Iași (2010) season, Competitions, Liga I
The Liga I fixture list was announced on 5 July 2018.


2018–19 FC Politehnica Iași (2010) season, Competitions, Cupa României
Politehnica Iași will enter the Cupa României at the Round of 32.


2018–19 FC Porto season
The 2018–19 season was Futebol Clube do Porto's 109th competitive season and 85th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. It began on 4 August 2018 and concluded on 25 May 2019.


2018–19 FC Porto season
Porto started the season with a 3–1 victory in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira against the 2017–18 Taça de Portugal holders, Desportivo das Aves, which secured the club's 21st Supertaça win and first since 2013. Porto led the 2018–19 Primeira Liga for more than half of the season, but lost it to Benfica on 2 March 2019, after a 1–2 home defeat. Porto finished the league as runners-up with 85 points, two points behind Benfica. Porto reached the finals of the 2018–19 Taça da Liga and the 2018–19 Taça de Portugal, but were defeated on both occasions by Sporting CP after a penalty shootout, for the second consecutive season.


2018–19 FC Porto season
In UEFA competitions, Porto participated for the 8th consecutive and 23rd overall time in the UEFA Champions League group stage, a record shared with Barcelona and Real Madrid. They advanced to the round of 16 as group winners, where they beat Italian side Roma to qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time since 2015. For the second consecutive season, they were eliminated from the competition after losing to English side Liverpool.


2018–19 FC Pune City season
The 2018–19 FC Pune City season is the club's fifth season since its establishment in 2014 and their fifth season in the Indian Super League. This was the club's last season in the Indian Super League.


2018–19 FC Pune City season, Pre-season and friendlies
FC Pune City  kicked -off their pre-season preparations by participating in the second edition of the AWES Cup in Goa from 29 August 2018.


2018–19 FC Pune City season, Pre-season and friendlies
In the last edition of AWES Cup, FC Pune City Reserves squad went up to semifinals before losing to Dempo Sports Club 1–0. But this time around, the club has decided to participate in the event with their entire first team squad. FC Pune City is placed along with Dempo SC, Salgaocar FC and FC Goa in Group A.


2018–19 FC Pyunik season
The 2018–19 season was Pyunik's 25th season in the Armenian Premier League.


2018–19 FC Pyunik season, Season events
On 2 December, during Pyunik's match against Gandzasar Kapan, manager Andrei Talalayev was sent off for insulting the Fourth official. Talalayev was subsequently banned from football until the end of the season, 31 May 2019, on 6 December 2018. On 9 April, Talalayev left Pyunik by mutual consent, with Aleksandr Tarkhanov being appointed as the new manager on 11 April.


2018–19 FC Pyunik season, Squad
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2018–19 FC Red Bull Salzburg season
The 2018–19 FC Red Bull Salzburg season was the 86th season in club history. They were defending League champions.


2018–19 FC Red Bull Salzburg season, Season review, July and August
Red Bull Salzburg started the Bundesliga season on 29 July 2018 against LASK. Red Bull Salzburg won the match 3–1. Red Bull Salzburg got an own goal from Alexander Schlager and two goals from Mu'nas Dabbur. Maximilian Ullmann scored for LASK from the penalty spot. Matchday two took place on 4 August 2018 against SV Mattersburg. Red Bull Salzburg won the match 2–0 with goals from André Ramalho and Mu'nas Dabbur.


2018–19 FC Red Bull Salzburg season, Season review, July and August
Red Bull Salzburg 2018–19 season started with a first round match in the Austrian Cup against ASKÖ Oedt. Red Bull Salzburg won 6–0 with two goals from Xaver Schlager, two goals from Reinhold Yabo, a goal from Smail Prevljak, and a goal from Mu'nas Dabbur.


2018–19 FC Red Bull Salzburg season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Rostov season
The 2018–19 FC Rostov season was the club's tenth successive season in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of football in Russia. They finished the season 9th in the Premier League, and reached the Semifinal of the Russian Cup, where they lost to eventual winners Lokomotiv Moscow.


2018–19 FC Rostov season, Squad, Out on loan
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2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season
The 2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season was the sixteenth successive season that Rubin Kazan played in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia.


2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season, Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season, Transfers
In:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season, Transfers
Out:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season, Transfers, Winter
In:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Rubin Kazan season, Transfers, Winter
Out:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Schalke 04 season
The 2018–19 FC Schalke 04 season was the 115th season in the football club's history and 28th consecutive and 51st overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the 2. Bundesliga in 1991. In addition to the domestic league, Schalke 04 also were participating in this season's editions of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal, and the first-tier continental cup, the UEFA Champions League. This was the 18th season for Schalke in the Veltins-Arena, located in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The season covered a period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Schalke 04 season, Players, Squad information
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2018–19 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season
The 2018–19 Shakhtar Donetsk season was the club's 28th season.


2018–19 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season, Squad, Other players under the contract
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2018–19 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season, Squad, U21 team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2018–19 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season, Competitions, Ukrainian Premier League, League table
Teams that placed 10th and 11th in the 2018–19 Ukrainian Premier League play two-leg play-off with the second and third teams of the 2018–19 Ukrainian First League. The draw for play-offs took place on 24 May 2019 and the games will be played on 4 and 8 June 2019.


2018–19 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season, Competitions, Second leg
Kolos Kovalivka won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the 2019–20 Ukrainian Premier League. Chornomorets Odesa were relegated to the 2019–20 Ukrainian First League