Category Archives: Champions League

Real in UCL quarters after 7 years!

on March 17, 2011 None comments

Starting teams:
Real Madrid: Casillas, Carvalho, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Marcelo, Xabi Alonso, Di Maria, Ozil, Khedira
Substitutes: Adan, L. Diarra, Granero, Canales, Arbeloa, Albiol, Adebayor

Lyon: Lloris, Cris, Lovren, Kallstrom, Briand, Lisandro, Reveillere, Delgado, Cissokho, Toulalan, Gourcuff
Substitutes: Vercoutre, Diakhate, Pjanic, Kolodziejczak, Gomis, Gonalons, Pied

Before the first kick, players from both sides kept a moment of silence for the victims from Japan. The “With you Japan” message was put on display again during silence moment, an ocean of emotions embraced Bernabeu Stadium.

After finishing the first leg in a draw, Lyon’s players started the game with a lot of optimism and hope. If they could stick to that draw = qualification obtained.

Their dream shattered in 37th min. when Marcelo strikes deadly after a pass from C. Ronaldo and a phenomenal race through Lyon’s defense, 1-0(2-1) for Real.
For completion, Benzema in 66th min. and Di Maria in 77th min. put an end for Lyon’s trip in UEFA Champions League, for this season.

This game adds +1 to Murinho’s record of 150 games won at home.

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Inter Milano, What a show!

on March 16, 2011 None comments

A game with big stake, starting with Inter, second place in Serie A and Bayern, 4th place in Bundes Liga. Bayer starts with the advantage of a goal away and a Alianz Arena full of their fans.

The players start the game with a band to show support for the earthquake in Japan and a message:”Japan we’re with you”.
Without any more delays, and with the game at the fresh start, Eto’o shakes the net with a first goal for Inter, a goal scored from offside.

In return, with a few chances and with a spectacular Robben, Bayern takes it to a draw in min. 21, with help from Julio Cesar and kick of Mario Gomez, 1-1.

Pushing forward, the germans up the score to 2-1 for them trough Thomas Muller and again, pass from Robben
Starting the second half with more strength, Inter takes the score to 2-2, with Sneijder’s goal.
Minute 88 takes Inter to heaven! Pandev scores after a perfect pass from Eto’o. At this score Inter Milano is in quarters.
Bayern struggles but the scoreboard remains unchanged. Inter moves on!

Starting teams:

Bayern: Kraft – Lahm, van Buyten, Breno, Pranjic – Schweinsteiger, Gustavo – Robben, Müller, Ribery – Gomez
Inter Milano: Julio Cesar – Maicon, Lucio, Ranocchia, Chivu – Stankovic, Thiago Motta, Cambiasso – Sneijder – Eto’o, Pandev

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Manchester outruns Marseille

on March 16, 2011 None comments

Manchester United qualified in the quarters of UEFA Champions League after a crazy match and with a monumental end game, when the French were close to throw the bomb on Old Trafford.

The hoottest asset for United at this moment is Hernandez, “the most loved kid” who two times against Marseille and brought the qualification on the Queens land.

Game starts with a goal, produced very early, in 5th minute, perfect pass from Rooney, Hernandez scores, 1-0 United.
The second half takes the same speed play as the first, occasions on both sides, min. 76 came, pass from the right side from Giggs, Hernandez on the other end, 2-0 for the reds.

Heintze brings some smile and hope on Marseille fans with the goal scored against his ex-team.
The score remains 2-1 till the end, Manchester United is the second English team qualified in quarters this season.

Starting teams:

Manchester: Van der Sar; O’Shea, Smalling, Brown, Evra; Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney; Hernandez.
Marseille: Mandanda; Fanni, Diawara, Heinze, Taiwo; Mbia, Cheyrou, Gonzalez; Remy, Gignac, Ayew.

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Schalke, a beautifull surprise!

on March 12, 2011 None comments

One of the best Spanish team, Valencia, stands in front of match that could make history. Unai Emery’s team is dreaming of qualifying in the next act of the League. Last time they met Schalke was in 2007, a year that turned to be a good year for them, being victorious.

Nowadays the situation is more complicated. The first match was 1-1, and the qualification ticket will be played in Germany. Schalke on the other side has an advantage against Valencia: Raul Gonzales. There is no one who knows Valencia better.

The game starts in speed and in 17th minute, Ricardo Costa puts number one on the scoreboard for Valencia. After a freekick perfect executed with five minutes before the break, Farfan puts Schalke back in game.

Tired of delaying the inevitable, Schalke’s player Gavranovic takes the score to 2-1 for his team. To seal the deal and not leaving any doubt of their value, Farfan adds goal number two in his backpack, qualifying Schalke with 3-1 against Valencia, into the next stage of UCL.

Starting teams:
Schalke: Neuer 1, Escudero 3, Howedes 4, Raul Gonzales 7, Kluge 12, Farfan 17, Jurado 18, Gavranovic 19, Metzelder 21, Uchida 22, Matip 32

Valencia: Guaita 13, Bruno Saltor 2, D. Navarro 4, Mehmet Topal 5, Joaquin 7, Mata 10, Aduriz 11, Pablo Hernandez 19, Ricardo Costa 20, Ever Banega 21, Mathieu 22.

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Milan out!

on March 12, 2011 None comments

A game with a lot of expectations for Milan turned them from favorites to losers. With confidence and great names on their side, the Italians took it like an easy job, enter – play – victory.

Straight from the beginning, the Rossoneri started to attack in waves Spurs ground, hit after hit, with the hope in mind to find a breach in their defensive.

Led by Seedorf, the Italian army struggled to succeed in its conquest but without any luck on their side.
Robinho tried the pitch with a few hits but nothing passed through Tottenham’s “Chinese Wall”
A game that was sure to provide spectacle, done exact the opposite.

The second period was a little bit more agitated, a rain of occasions on both sides and yet, the goal was nowhere to be seen.
The game ended in tears for some of the Milan players, unsuccess of qualifying in the next round of UEFA Champions League, place took by Tottenham Hotspur.

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