Buckle up for our latest SportFi roundup – it’s been a crazy week in the world of football. After a packed weekend schedule for MEXC-listed Fan Tokens, Wednesday night (Jan. 28) saw the conclusion of this season’s Champions League group stage, with multiple European giants battling to secure passage to the next phase.
With players getting busy on the pitch, traders have been busy on the markets, making moves to reflect prevailing sentiment around some of the biggest teams in England, Spain, Italy and France. Here’s a closer look at the action from the past seven days.
Arsenal ($AFC): Fall and Rise as Fan Token Fluctuates
Arsenal’s Premier League lead was slashed on Sunday, before they preserved their 100% Champions League record. Trade $AFC on MEXC now.
In our last update, we discussed Arsenal’s failure to capitalize on Manchester City’s defeat to Manchester United, after being held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest. It was even worse at the weekend, as the Gunners’ 3-2 loss to United saw their lead at the Premier League summit slashed from seven points to four.
Sunday’s defeat (Jan. 25) had a noticeable impact on the Arsenal Fan Token ($AFC) which fell from $0.41 to $0.36 after full-time (-12.1%). Trade volumes then rose as attention turned to the midweek match against Kairat Almaty, at one stage hitting $5.4m.
Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Kairat saw them finish top of the 36-team group, meaning they are guaranteed home ties in the second leg of their knockout fixtures. $AFC is up 2.1% over the last three days ahead of a huge away game against Leeds United this Saturday (Jan. 31).
Barcelona ($BAR) Up 5.2% After Impressive Wins in La Liga & Champions League
Catalan giants secure automatic qualification to Champions League last-16 as $BAR Fan Token pops. Trade $BAR on MEXC now.
Two games in four days saw Barcelona score seven goals while conceding just one, with the Barcelona Fan Token ($BAR) jumping 5.2% during that period.
First, Real Oviedo were swept aside 3-0 on Sunday before Barça came from behind to thump Copenhagen 4-1 to secure a fifth-place finish in the UCL. Key goal-scorers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal hit the net in both ties as Barcelona put their shock defeat to Real Sociedad (Jan. 18) firmly in the rearview mirror.
Zooming out, $BAR is still struggling to recapture the momentum it gained during the first fortnight in January. But with a highly favorable run of fixtures coming up, traders will be paying close attention to their league form and what happens elsewhere.
Inter Milan ($INTER) Extend Serie A Lead & Enter UCL Playoffs Amid Token Volatility
Inter open a five-point gap at top of Serie A before beating Borussia Dortmund amid a fascinating week for the $INTER Fan Token. Trade $INTER on MEXC now.
Inter Milan’s domestic rivals continue to stumble while they lock in: all three teams closest to them dropped points at the weekend, meaning Inter’s 6-2 win over Pisa on Jan. 23 saw them pull five points clear at the top. Then, on Wednesday night, two late goals saw the Italians defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in Europe to finish 10th and earn a playoff spot.
The Inter Milan Fan Token ($INTER) has performed incredibly well this month, its value rising 23.9% since New Year’s Day. Over the last week, though, it’s been somewhat volatile, its price spiking 4% between Jan. 22 and Jan. 25 before falling 6.2% over the next two days. At the time of writing trade volumes are extremely positive, comfortably exceeding $5m, and the token’s value has climbed 1.7% in the last 48hrs.
The potential for more volatility is clear in the coming month, when Inter will face a two-leg playoff (against either Bodø/Glimt or Benfica) and attempt to maintain their advantage in Serie A.
Manchester City: Sharp $CITY Spikes as Pep’s Men Click Into Gear
After closing the gap on Arsenal in the league, City gain automatic UCL qualification with an easy win over Galatasaray. Trade $CITY on MEXC now.
After four league games without a victory, Manchester City returned to winning ways by beating Wolves 2-0 on Saturday, before defeating Galatasaray by the same margin four days later.
Despite their recent chronic league form, City are within touching distance of Arsenal in the Premier League and can now look forward to the last 16 of the Champions League, a tournament they won back in 2023.
The $CITY Fan Token had two big surges the day before the Galatasaray game (Jan. 27) and the day of, gaining 22.4% intraday then 11.2%, with trade volumes surging as high as $28.5m pre-match, up from under a million the day before.
Given the value of $CITY is still down 33% from a month ago (Dec. 28), some traders may feel it’s undervalued, particularly if they think City can overhaul Arsenal in the coming weeks…
Paris Saint-Germain ($PSG): Domestic Order Restored, UCL Playoffs Loom
A top-eight finish eludes reigning Champions League winners PSG, though they are back in pole position in Ligue 1. Trade $PSG on MEXC now.
Paris Saint-Germain have been playing catch-up to Lens for several weeks, though they were able to regain control at the weekend after the league leaders lost away to Marseille. Luis Enrique’s men followed their 1-0 win over Auxerre on Jan. 23 with a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United on Wednesday, a result that meant they failed to automatically qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League.
It’s been peaks and troughs for the $PSG Fan Token over the past seven days. The Auxerre win, coupled with Lens’ defeat, saw a 2.4% gain between Jan. 22 and Jan. 24, before the token nosedived 8.2%. In the days preceding the Newcastle game, it then rebounded 7.6% before falling after PSG failed to get the win they needed to seal top eight.
With a slim two-point advantage in Ligue 1, a tough upcoming game against third-placed Marseille (Feb. 8), and the prospects of a UCL playoff looming, the next month will be critical to the Parisians’ season.
Monaco ($ASM) Fan Token Surges 11.8% After Club Clinches Playoffs
A goalless draw with Juventus is enough to send Monaco into the Champions League playoffs, as traders take advantage. Trade $ASM on MEXC now.
Monaco have had a rough season domestically, notching just seven wins from their opening 19 games and lying 10th in the table. In Europe, however, they’ve managed to claw their way into the UCL playoffs after finishing 21st of 36 with a 0-0 draw at home to Juventus.
Between Jan. 25 and Jan. 29, the day after the playoff qualification was secured, the value of the Monaco Fan Token ($ASM) rose by 11.8%. Interestingly, Monaco will either face PSG or Newcastle United, having conquered the former 1-0 in the league back in November. Might traders speculate on the underdogs completing a double to send $ASM higher?
Juventus ($JUV) Hammer Napoli ($NAP) Before Clinching European Playoff Spot
Arguably out of the title picture, Juventus move to within a point of top four before securing a seeded spot in next month’s UCL playoffs. Trade $JUV on MEXC now.
Juventus’s emphatic 3-0 win over Napoli on Sunday (Jan. 25) might have ended the latter’s title hopes, while breathing fresh life into their own campaign. Juve are now fourth, just a point behind Napoli, although ten behind league leaders Inter.
As mentioned, Juventus drew with Monaco midweek to finish 13th in the UCL, and will face either Club Brugge (who finished 19th) or Galatasaray (20th) in next month’s playoffs.
In terms of the $JUV Fan Token, it fell between Jan. 22 and Jan. 26, with traders perhaps mindful of the chasm between fifth and first spot in Serie A. Its value then rose 6.2% between Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 before commencing another steady decline.
With just a point separating Juventus from third-placed Roma, February is going to be a key month for the Old Lady. If they can carry momentum into their clash with Inter on Feb. 15, and teams around them drop points, Juve could fire themselves back into title contention ahead of the clutch playoff tie.
As for Napoli, defeat to Chelsea midweek ended their European campaign and $NAP is down 13.8% over the last seven days. As well as contemplating where the bottom is, traders will be wondering whether the team and token stage a fightback in the weeks to come.
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