Home of football statistics and historyIs there a better insight into the ongoing season of European football than an interview with a professional player who has been a part of it for years? Probably not, as their experience would mean a lot to the fans and online sports betting enthusiasts, because he would know exactly what he is talking about since it was a part of his career. For this exact reason, the popular online casino and sportsbook Stake has frequent interviews with one of their biggest ambassadors, the former Argentine forward Sergio Aguero. Now retired, he mostly does work as an analyst and shares his views and insights regarding the ongoing efforts of his former teams and European football in general.
In their April interview, Stake and Aguero discussed the Premier League, Manchester City, La Liga, FC Barcelona, and much more. In this article, we take a look at what was said in the interview, particularly regarding the Spanish Primera and Barcelona, their title hopes, and the amazing job they have been doing this campaign. Who will win La Liga, the Premier League, and the Champions League? Can the Catalans win the treble, and can Hansi Flick instantly become one of the most successful new managers in the long and storied history of the club? Let us see what was discussed so that you can use the important information and place some quality bets likely to come your way in the following weeks.
Sergio about La Liga and Barcelona
While his stint with the major La Liga side was short-lived and not that fruitful due to injury and retirement, Aguero still adores the fact that he had a chance to be with Barcelona alongside his great friend and national team teammate Lionel Messi. Therefore, he holds the team in high regard and frequently talks positively about them.
This time around, he was asked about Robert Lewandowski first and whether there is a chance he could leave the club and be replaced with Isak. Stake wanted to know his thoughts on this, and Aguero said, “We’ve covered this in the past. Isak is a fantastic striker. He could be part of any of the big EU teams.”, and added, “It’d be up to Barcelona to see if he’s a player that would complement their style. Answering about whether he would make a new iconic striking trio with Raphinha and Yamal, Aguero said that “there’ve been a lot of offensive tridents in history with great names among them,” and that “we’ll only know how far they can go when we see them play together.”
Answering the always interesting question about the Ballon d’Or forecasts with Stake asking about Raphinha’s chances, Sergio was enthusiastic but agreed that “we probably have to see how the rest of the season plays out and who takes the Champions League trophy.” And he is right in saying that “that’d be a major point of convention” and that “there’s many candidates out there” still. Raphina has won two trophies so far this season, the Spanish Supercup and the Copa del Rey, just last night. He has scored and assisted across the board, and a domestic league title combined with the CL trophy would make him an instant favourite.
Being asked straight whether he thinks Barca would win La Liga in 2025, Aguero said “Hopefully” and added that “they’ve kept up a superb consistency, a massive goal tally, and throughout 2025 have only suffered a defeat against Dortmund in the Champions League.” Truth be told, no other team has looked as good as Barca for the entirety of the season, and they are poised for that coveted treble once again. Aguero added, “If they take La Liga, I’d be happy. Among every Spanish team, they’ve played the best.” Soccer betting fans should absolutely favour Barca to win the treble this season and follow each of their games closely.
Speaking of the UEFA CL semi-finals against Inter, the Argentine was asked about the team’s chances to win the title and whether the disappointing matchups with Roma in 2018 and Liverpool in 2019 could make them nervous. Aguero simply said, “Different seasons, different teams. Hard to compare. I don’t think this is the case. The four teams that made it to the semis, [did so] convincingly, and [they all have to] fight tooth and nail.” He finished by saying, “I believe Barca’s performance is top-level and they’ll be the team to beat.” High praise from the legendary striker who knows a thing or two about dominant teams and winning trophies.
Pedri’s Incredible Performances Continue
The praise for one of Barca’s kids and another testament to La Masia’s world-class work continues as Pedri is back and better than ever. Following his masterclass against Mallorca, he has been dubbed a generational footballer and one of the best midfielders in the world. In the 1-0 win, he set a new La Liga high for the season for the second time in three days, breaking his record against Celta Vigo. The record in question involves 18 ball recoveries, the most by any La Liga player in a single game this season, as he beat himself against Celta when he had 17.
It is clear to everyone that the young Spaniard is next in line, together with the remaining youngsters like Gavi and Lamine Yamal, to usher in a new era of dominance in the midfield for Barca for the next decade. And how did he follow up on that amazing game vs Mallorca? Well, how about a screamer, and absolute golazzo, against none other than Real Madrid at the biggest stage?
Last night, on April 26, in Sevilla at the Estadio de La Cartuja, Pedri scored in the 26th minute following a superb, calm, and collected assist by Yamal, who looked nothing like a 17-year-old but a veteran who has been playing football for at least 20 years. The goal opened the scoring to what proved to be a memorable final. Barca ultimately won 3-2 following extra time and raised the Copa del Rey trophy for the record-extending 32nd time. Adding to his incredible resume, Pedri and this Barcelona squad only seem to be getting started.
Talking Manchester City and the Premier League
While we are focusing most on the Spanish side of things, it is important to mention what was talked about during the Sergio Aguero Interview with Stake.com regarding England and the title race in the Premier League. Firstly, he shared his thoughts about the Manchester derby and how boring it was, saying, “It’s true that it was a more subdued match than we’re used to, but it happened this way and there’s not much more to it. The derby is still one of the all-time classics.” Continuing the Manchester talk, considering he spent most of his prime there, Stake asked if this is the worst United team in a while. To that, Aguero, like true PL alumni and professional, said he would “never say anything of the sort” and that “rivals ought to be respected.”
Continuing the Man City debate, the two touched upon Erling Haaland, City’s title chances in the FA Cup, and the top four. The Norwegian is injured, and Aguero said that, “Hopefully [it will not have] a sizeable impact” and that the “loss of a striker like Erling will be felt for sure,” but that he trusts “City will be able to compensate for his absence.” Stake asked if the FA Cup victory would save the season for Man City, to which the Argentine revealed he always said City is the club that “needs to have a try at a major title every season.” It would be a nice turnaround and a somewhat successful season, as it is “a trophy everyone tries to go for.”
Connecting the talks about City and Barca, Stake asked Aguero about the rumour that City has submitted a €275 million bid for Lamine Yamal and asked him how he would comment on it. Naturally, Aguero revealed that he “usually [doesn’t] form an opinion around rumours so [he’d] like to avoid making a statement about this.” He did say the following, though, “What I can say is that Yamal is one of the best there is nowadays, and there should be plenty of clubs after him.” Still, according to Aguero, “The way I see it, he’s happy at Barcelona.” And why wouldn’t he be, with a chance at four titles this season that would open the doors for a new sextuple down the line!
Argentina VS Brazil Comments
Although he has high praise for Raphinha, the current Barcelona star, the rivalry between Argentina and Brazil transcends everything else in the lives of players and fans from these two iconic soccer nations. Football is everything for them, and Brazil has been the less fortunate side in the last decade. Stake asked Aguero about this, particularly Raphinha’s comments that Brazil had to beat Argentina on and off the pitch, to which he said, “It’s water under the bridge,” adding, “Argentina spoke their piece on the pitch and conclusively at that.”
Stake asked about Brazil’s performance during the World Cup qualifiers and their ongoing struggles, to which the Argentine commented by saying that “Brazil will always be a candidate, it doesn’t matter if their performance was on-and-off. Their team is composed of elite players and they’ll always have a shot.
Neymar, another former Barca star, was the topic of conversation too, when the sportsbook interviewer wanted to know if Brazil’s form depended on Neymar coming back to full fitness. “I don’t think it’s all about that”, said Aguero, “We all know the things Ney can do and his role as a leader as well. There are other factors at play; their manager quit, and there’s no successor in sight.” Brazil has indeed been uncharacteristically without direction, which is why they have struggled on the pitch so much as of late.”That being said, Brazil will always be Brazil.”
Finally, Messi was a topic, inevitably, of course, as Stake asked about him potentially winning another World Cup and whether his legacy would become untouchable. Aguero defended his long-time close friend, saying, “Nothing can stay Messi’s legacy, it cannot be undermined and it certainly cannot be any larger. It’s as big as big can be.”
Sergio Aguero FAQ
1. What clubs did Sergio Aguero play for during his professional career?
Aguero played for Independiente (Argentina), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Manchester City (England), and briefly for Barcelona (Spain).
2. How many goals did Aguero score for Manchester City?
He scored 260 goals in all competitions, making him Manchester City’s all-time leading scorer and 184 in the Premier League, which is 5th best. He also has the most PL hat-tricks with 12.
3. How many Premier League titles did Sergio Aguero win with Manchester City?
Aguero won the Premier League five times: in 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, and 2020–21.
4. What is Sergio Aguero’s most iconic moment in football?
Undoubtedly, it was his last-minute goal against Queen’s Park Rangers in 2012 that secured City’s first Premier League title in dramatic fashion. It was immortalized by the “AGUEROOOO” commentary.
5. How many appearances did Aguero make for Atlético Madrid, and how many goals did he score?
He played 234 matches for Atlético Madrid and scored 101 goals in all competitions.
6. Did Sergio Aguero ever win a European trophy?
Yes, he won the UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid in 2009–10.
7. How many international caps and goals does Sergio Aguero have for Argentina?
He earned 101 caps for Argentina and scored 41 goals.
8. Did Aguero win any major trophies with the Argentina national team?
Yes, he won the Copa América in 2021 and the Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Games. He also has silver medals at the 2014 World Cup, the 2015 Copa America, and the 2016 Copa America.
9. Why did Sergio Aguero retire early from football?
He was forced to retire in 2021 due to a heart condition (cardiac arrhythmia) discovered shortly after joining Barcelona. It prevented him from playing in the 2022 World Cup that Argentina won.
10. What was Sergio Aguero’s shirt number at Manchester City?
He wore the number 10 jersey and became a club legend during his decade-long stay.
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