Champions League - The shift of power

Come the 25th of May and you would witness an all German final at Wembley. Yes, there has been a shift in power when both Barcelona and Real Madrid lost to the German giants Bayern Munich and Borrusia Dortmund. The defending Bundesliga champions, Dortmund had a close shave when Real Madrid came close in the second leg scoring 2 goals...

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Champions League Semi Final - Preview

The European Champions League this season has so far been amazing. Shock exists, record goals, towering headers, new cities, new fans it got all of it. Now into the semi final stage of the competition we have the top best four teams in Europe. Real Madrid, Borrusia Dortmund, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The Spanish and the German sides dominate...

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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, Champions League

Arsenal have found back in their 2nd leg tie against Bayern Munich, winning the match 2-0 but lost out to the German giants on away goals. The aggregate scoreline was 3-3, but Bayern scored three away goals when compared to Arsenal's two last night. Arsene Wenger accepted that this would be a mission impossible task which he almost completed...

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Barcelona vs AC Milan, Barca comeback

Barcelona enter the quarterfinals of Champions League after they beat AC Milan 4-0 in their 2nd leg tie at Camp Nou last night. The Spanish giants were 2-0 down at the end of the 1st leg in San Siro but came back and once again proved their worth in the Champions League. Champions League, Round of 16 Barcelona     4    ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Nani, Champions League

The first leg of the massive tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid in the Champions League may have ended in a 1-1 draw, but brought out the best in their respective teams. Cristiano Ronaldo flew past Rafael and he couldn't mark the former United star, Rooney who played on the right wing was also trying to mark Ronaldo. And it was clear...

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AC Milan win 2 - 0 over Barcelona

AC Milan have turned their season up side down, with the signing of Mario Ballotelli they were back with back to back wins in the League and even managed the same against the footballing giants Barcelona. Milan took an impressive 2-0 lead in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 match last night.   Two precious goals...

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Arsenal lose to Bayern Munich 3 - 1

Arsenal lost their Champions League round of 16 match to Bayern Munich last night and ended their hopes of going through to the next round of the competition. Arsenal now need a miracle to get past their rivals, as Bayern have a 3-1 advantage going into the second leg in Germany. Bayern started the scoring with Kroos finding the net...

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Manchester United vs Real Madrid

The first leg of the much awaited clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid is scheduled to kick off tonight at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Manchester United look to clear the acid test at Madrid and hope to clinch their fourth Champions League title, and third under Sir Alex Ferguson. Ferguson with 12 points clear of their rivals...

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Galatasaray end United's unbeaten run

posted on  Nov 20, 2012 by John Paul Komaravalli Burak Yilmaz's goal in the 54th minute was the only goal to be scored which marked the first loss for United in the Group stage of the Champions League this season. Galatasaray are now second in the table with level on points with CFR Cluj. Champions League, Group H, 20th Nov, 2012 Galatasaray               ...

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Chelsea lose to Juventus 3-0 as they look to keep up their spot in the Champions League

Tuesday's defeat to Juventus pushed Chelsea to third spot in the table with 7 points from 5 matches. They have to win their final Group match against Nordsjaelland in order to qualify for the next round. Goals from Fabio Quagliarella, Arturo Vidal and Sebastian Giovinco kept the hosts ahead of Chelsea in the second place with 9 pionts. Champions...

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Barca qualify for last 16 as Messi scored twice

Lionel Messi scored twice in their Champions League clash with Spartak Moscow, Barcelona beat Spartak 3-0 taking them through to the next round of the Champions league. Messi is now second in the list of competition's all time goal scorers along with Ruud van Nistelrooy with 56 goals. Raul is the only striker who scored more...

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Manchester United through to knock out stage as they defeat Braga 3-1

Three goals in the last 10 minutes of the match helped United to reach the knock out stage of the Champions League this season. Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez scored in the final minutes of the match, two days after Sir Alex marked his 26th anniversary at Old Trafford. United joined Malaga and Porto who were through to the knock...

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Barcelona lose to Celtic 2 - 1

Celtic upset Barcelona, as they ended Barca's unbeaten run in the Champions League since October 2009. Goals from Victor Wanyama and Tony Watt saw the home side through last night. A stoppage time goal from Messi couldn't stop them from losing. Champions League, Group G, 7th Nov 2012 Celtic              ...

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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid managed a draw against the Dutch champions last night in their Champions League clash at the  Santiago Bernabé. Mesut Ozil's free kick in the 90th minute helped the Spanish Champions avoid a humiliating defeat in their final Group match last night.  Champions League, Group D, 10th Nov 2012 Real Madrid                ...

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Man City vs Ajax Preview

Manchester City face Ajax on Tuesday night, what probably may be their last match in the Champions League this season. Man City, Real Madrid, Dormund and Ajax, all in one group makes it the group of death and Man City got the worse of it till now. Ahead of their match, Man City boss Roberto Mancini when asked about his last season's early exit...

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Teams which can beat Barcelona this Season

Barcelona was not able to win the Champions League or the La Liga title last season which marked the last year for Pep Quardiola at the Camp Nou, but they were able to pull off the League Cup  adding to the list of many in the Quardiola's reign. Vilanova took over and with new additions into the team Barcelona is still the team to beat in Europe. Chelsea...

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Wayne Rooney celebrates his 27th Birthday today as United win 3 - 2 against Braga last night

Wayne Rooney captained United for their Champions league match last night against Braga at Old Trafford. Manchester United won the match with 3 goals to 2 by Braga. Chicharito scored a brace while Evans scored the other. Rooney got his early birthday present 2 days ago when he scored a brace against Stoke City and he captaining last night...

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