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12/6/11

Inter Milan have already qualified from the Champions League group phase. But victory still targeted in the last Matchday sake could soon rise from the defeat last weekend.

At the party last weekend's Serie A, Inter slim 0-1 defeat at home to Udinese. That caused the Nerazzurri still fell in the bottom of the standings.

Related to that, Claudio Ranieri as coach of Inter had asked his team must win at home to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League Matchday 6, Thursday (12/08/2011) pm dawn.

Round of 16 tickets had been held, but important victory hunted for the sake of the resurrection, as well as entertain the Interisti disappointment.

"We fell hard on Saturday. But we will not give up - until now we have worked hard and we will work harder to improve the 'boat' and drove him back to the right path," said Ranieri told Sky Sports Italia quoted by the Italian Football.

"Now we need to prove to himself, to the club and also to the fans," he exclaimed.
Manchester City will try to ensure the tickets 16 Champions League tie at home to Bayern Munich. Game is at once an opportunity for the City to show off to answer the criticism and scorn.

City is competing with Napoli to scramble a single ticket to qualify for the rest of the group A, which has been ascertained to accompany Bayern escaped first.

Bayern itself, through the Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, before it could catapult criticism of City's transfer policy that is often involved in the purchase of ultra-expensive.

The criticism was made in connection with financial fair play rules will apply. City, as the club wallowing in money, also referred to as an example when requesting Rummenigge UEFA impose strict penalties for clubs that will not obey those rules.

"I do not understand the attitude of the City Rummenigge, he's talking about us for six months," complained City manager Roberto Mancini at Reuters.

"Every time (there is a discussion of the) financial fair play, she kept saying Napoli hoping to qualify for the next phase .. I do not understand what's wrong with Rummenigge, I am going to ask directly to him," added Mancini.

Scorn of the City is not just coming from Bayern top brass that's all. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis last month also issued a mockery to say that City owner Sheikh Mansour will "buy a new toy" if the club was not successful.

"He did not know him. Sheikh Mansour is a good man ... I do not think the situation is stupid," said Mancini.

To secure a ticket to the round of 16, the City must beat Bayern hoping at the same time not beat Villarreal Napoli.

Given the current situation, Mancini believes there will be many clubs who relieved if his team fails to fulfill the mission and fell in the group phase.

"Bayern think like that. If we qualify it will be a big problem for other teams ... I think every team Manchester City troubling because in the future Manchester City will be the top clubs in the world," said Mancini.
Manchester United only needs a draw to qualify for the Champions League last 16. However, they do not want to just set a target to achieve a draw.

MU currently resides in the temporal position of the two Group C standings with nine points, equal to the value held by Benfica. However, Benfica ahead in the record head-to-head and was holding a ticket to play in 1/8.

'Red Devils' still have to fight at home to FC Basel to get away. Condition; draw. The direction of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad was also still able to win the group, if they win and fail to beat Benfica Otelul Galati at the same time.

Although only need a draw to qualify, Ashley Young said that was not their target. Playing with the aim to achieve a draw it would endanger the MU itself.

"No one at this club who has a mentality like that," Young said on ESPN Star.

"We still have a passion in our hands to go out there and get away, which is our main target and we will try to win," he said.

MU and Basel had met once in the group phase, ie on Matchday 2. At that time, a successful Basel 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

5/5/11

Champions League Final - Barcelona and Manchester United going for the title as the best team in Europe. Schalke coach, Ralf Rangnick give predictions. What did he say?

Final action will be held at Wembley Stadium, London, UK (05/29/2011).

Both teams are eyeing Champions League. Barca is predicted to be the strongest candidate champion.

The main focus of Barca in Champions League for La Liga title would be achieved.

"Red Devil" Performance is not as good as previous years and still concentrate on Premier League. But the motivation of revenge in the final 2009 and host a passion for MU.

"It would be difficult to predict the final as one game, but you've seen the quality of Barcelona, they have set standards of European football now," said Rangnick at UEFA site.

"But on the other hand, the final held at Wembley. So there may be a slim advantage for United. I am very excited waiting for the ending," he closed.

Judging from statistics, Barcelona and Manchester United have a balanced force. In 10 times the encounter, each team has three wins, and six times ended in a draw.

5/4/11

Champions League Final, Head to Head -  Barcelona and Manchester United have met twice in the final of European competition and outdo each other. At the third meeting, who emerged as the winner?

The meeting begins at 1990/1991 Winners' Cup final at De Kuip Stadium, Rotterdam, May 15, 1991. Barcelona were trained Johan Cruyff's while Sir Alex Ferguson has entered its fifth year at MU. MU win by two goals from Mark Hughes and returned once by Ronald Koeman.

18 years later, the two clubs met in the final of the Champions League 2008/2009. Barca win by two goals from Lionel Messi and unable to reply by the 'Red Devils' at Olimpico stadium, 27 May 2009.

Both clubs will again meet in Champions League final on 28 May at Wembley.

The two clubs have met 10 times, each winning three times and the last four games series.

Another note is that no one can ever win a game or two back to back wins in a row.

One more note is Busquets family back there in the third final between Manchester United versus Barcelona. If in 1991, Charles Busquets escorted Barca goalkeeper. In 2009 Sergio, managed to secure Barca midfield.

Is Busquets, if later played, managed to repeat the success two years ago or even end up like his father? Who will win the Champions League?
Champions League Results 2nd Leg - Manchester United win against Schalke 04 (4-1). Manchester United winning the aggregate 6-1.

Old Trafford, (05/05/2011), Schalke attacked in the early minutes. A kick Jefferson Farfan in the eighth minute was wide to the right of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. MU reply on 25 minutes through a header from Chris Smalling still soaring.

A minute later, the Old Trafford managed to cheer after Manchester United lead through Antonio Valencia.

Five minutes ago, Gibson scored a goal, a score of 2-0.

In the 35th minute, Schalke diluting the pace to be 1-2. Goals created by Jose Jurado. Score 2-1 to United.

Two further goals were created by Anderson. MU cruised into the champions league final, against Barcelona.

Players:
MANCHESTER UNITED: Van der Sar, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, O’Shea, Scholes, Gibson, Anderson, Nani, Valencia, Berbatov

SCHALKE: Neuer, Uchida, Howedes, Metzelder, Escudero, Papadopoulos, Jurado, Farfan, Baumjohann, Draxler, Raul

Manchester United vs Schalke 04 (4-1) - Full Highlights & All Goals Video:

5/3/11

Champions League El Clasico Results - Barcelona's draw (1-1) with Real Madrid in semi-finals second leg Champions League. These results already passed El Barca into the final round with 3-1 on aggregate.

Camp Nou on Wednesday (05/04/2011), Barca appear to dominate the match. In the first half the score still goalless draw.

The second half, Barcelona winning goal created by Pedro Rodriguez in minute 54. But the lead lasted a minute, Marcelo equalized and balanced score lasted until the fight was over.

Eric Abidal made his first appearance after recovering from the disease of liver tumors. He was signed to replace Carles Puyol in the last minute match.

This victory practically bring Barca into the final which will be held at Wembley later this month. Barca a chance against Manchester United, who won first-leg semifinal contra Schalke 04.

Players:
BARCELONA: Valdes; Alves Pique Mascherano Puyol (Abidal 90'), Xavi Busquets Iniesta; Villa (Keita 74'), Messi, Pedro (Affelay 90+2)

MADRID: Casillas, Arbeloa, Carvalho, Albiol, Marcelo, L. Diarra, Alonso, Kaka (Oezil 60'), Di Maria, Ronaldo, Higuain (Adebayor 55')

Barcelona VS Real Madrid 1-1 Goals & Full Match Highlights Video:

5/1/11

El Clasico - Real Madrid unpleasant situation. As a result of punishment, they also have lost some important figures.

Most crucial is Jose Mourinho. Mourinho Wolfgang Stark sent off in the match at Santiago Bernabeu last week. Since Mourinho protesting the red card given to Pepe.

The sentence makes Mourinho's absence from the bench in the second match at Camp Nou on Wednesday (05/04/2011).

The second figure to be absent is Pepe. Pepe get a red card after the referee judged dangerous violation of Dani Alves. However, a debate.

Madrid's official site was launched against Pepe Dachshund Alves scene. The site shows several pieces of drawings, and from several pieces of the picture looked leg Alves Pepe was on foot.

Lost Pepe, Madrid also had to lose Sergio Ramos, because of accumulated yellow cards.

If qualified for the finals, Madrid also had to warn some of his players to be careful. Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul Albiol, Angel Di Maria and Emmanuel Adebayor missed if we can be sure once again hit by a yellow card.

This is fortunate to Barcelona. They must be at least a draw in the Champions League second leg.

Who will win and qualify for Champions League Final? Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Champions League Final - Schalke 04 had to fight very hard to win against Manchester United. The Royal Blues need a miracle to be able to reverse the situation and qualify for Champions League final.

Schalke defeat 0-2 of Manchester United in the first leg at Veltins-Arena. Schalke took the victory at least 3-0 in the second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday (05/05/2011).

Data and facts Manchester United vs. Schalke 04, as preached by Reuters:

* Manchester United, losing once in 31 home games in the Champions League. 'Red Devils' unbeaten for more than one goal at Old Trafford in 85 matches.

* Manchester United, four times removed in the four German clubs in the Champions League meeting, they still have a pretty good record.

* Manchester United looked at the third final in four years. Previously, they also qualify for the finals in 2008 and 2009.

* Schalke needed a miracle to qualify for the Champions League final. They won a quarterfinal match against Inter with a score of 5-2.

* Schalke have never won in four previous visits to England and always conceded two goals or more in each game.

* Schalke hope to Raul Gonzalez. Raul Gonzalez will play the 142 it in the Champions League.

* Schalke have never recorded the clean sheet in six matches in the Champions League final.

Who will qualify and will advance to Champions League final? Manchester United or Schalke 04

4/27/11

El Clasico, Madrid - Real Madrid were forced to lose in the first leg semi-final match by Barcelona, with the score 0-2.

Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (04/27/2011) match with tension running high. The first round both teams are still playing as strong without a goal.

The second half. Madrid had lost Pepe who red-carded, so must pass through the match with 10 players.

Barca a superior number of players managed to take advantage of the situation. Lionel Messi scored two goals in minutes 76 and 87.

With the benefits of these two goals, Barca need a draw in the semi-final second leg that was held at the Camp Nou next week to ensure a ticket to the final. While Madrid must win at least 3-0.

Players:
REAL MADRID: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Albiol, Marcelo, Alonso, Pepe, Diarra, Oezil (Adebayor 45'), Di María, Ronaldo

BARCELONA: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Keita, Mascherano, Busquets, Xavi, Pedro (Afellay 70'), Messi, Villa (Sergi Roberto 90')

Champions League Results: El Clasico, Real Madrid vs Barcelona 0-2 - All Goals & Full Highlights, Video:

4/26/11

Gelsenkirchen - Manchester United managed to bring home an important victory in Champions League semi-final first leg. MU beat Schalke 04 with a score of 2-0.

In the match at the Veltins-Arena on Wednesday (04/27/2011), MU frustrated by Manuel Neuer scintillating action on the first round. There are no goals that they can make.

In the second half, 'Red Devils' to fruition after goalkeeper Neuer broken twice thanks to goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.

This 2-0 victory to make MU a chance to qualify for the final wide open. At the second meeting which will be held on May 4 at Old Trafford, they just need a draw. Losing by one goal difference and still get them to the top of the party.

Players:
SCHALKE: Neuer, Uchida, Matip, Metzelder, Sarpei (Sergio 73'), Farfan, Papadopoulos, Jurado (Draxler 83'), Baumjohann (Kluge 53'), Raul, Edu

MANCHESTER UNITED: Van der Sar, Fabio Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park (Scholes 73'), Rooney (Nani 83'), Hernandez (Anderson 73')

4/25/11

Gelsenkirchen - Manchester United seeded over Schalke in Champions League semi-final. Experience last year, making MU alert.

MU will face Schalke in Champions League semi-final, at Veltins-Arena on Wednesday (04/27/2011). 'Red Devils' are seeded, but the potential threat still owned Schalke.

Last year Manchester United have a bad experience when dealing with German club, Bayern Munich, in the quarterfinals. Manchester United was eliminated due to away goals rule after losing 1-2 in the headquarters of Bayern and winning 3-2 at home.

"We remember what happened in the face of a German team last season when we eliminated Bayern Munich," said Patrice Evra on Sky Sports.

"You must respect all the teams and we'll do it. I have much respect for Schalke. you never assume anything," he added.

Schalke already proved as a team that can not be underestimated. Inter Milan are skipped in the quarterfinals with a aggregate, 7-3 .

"When I played for AS Monaco nobody thought we would get to the finals. That's because in the quarterfinals we face Real Madrid and Chelsea in the semi-final we met. But we won both."

"Schalke in the semi-final because it is like to be there. They have a desire to become champion. So we have to respect that and we know the amount of support to them, and the atmosphere in Germany will be incredible," he concluded.
After the final fight in Copa del Rey, Real Madrid and Barcelona back in Champions League semi-final.

Last week, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 1-0 in Copa del Rey final in Valencia. Single goal by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Madrid and Barca will again meet in Champions League semi-final first leg. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Thursday (04/28/2011).

The fourth meeting of the five El Clasico of the season. In three meetings, Barcelona win with a score of 5-0, Madrid won the Copa del Rey and drew 0-0.

Madrid and Barcelona already know the strengths and shortcomings of each opponent. Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola has already set up the best plan to win games.

Last weekend, La Liga, Real Madrid beat Valencia 6-2 and Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0.

Madrid and Barcelona are both save power. A number of mainstay players rested and players who rarely play a lot given the opportunity.

The best players are kept in order to perform optimally at Bernabeu. Madrid and Barcelona is possible to do that.

Given the fact that Madrid and Barcelona already know each other, very likely the match will be decided by small details. Who can take advantage of opportunities as small as possible would be the one who laughed with satisfaction.

4/13/11

Gelsenkirchen - Schalke advanced to the semifinal after removing Inter Milan. Die Knappen successfully won the match with a thin score 2-1.

Having won 5-2 in the first leg, Schalke again showed courage in the face of his own supporters. Although Inter can master the game in the first round, Schalke could widen the difference between aggregate thanks to goals from Raul Gonzalez at minute 45.

Inter equalized to 1-1 early in the second half, while thin aggregate 6-3.

In the 80th minute, Schalke won 2-1 and 7-3 aggregate lead. One ticket to the semifinals were held and the opponent who is waiting for Manchester United.

Inter could not defend the Champions League trophy they won last season.

Players composition:

Schalke 04: 1-Manuel Neuer; 22-Atsuto Uchida, 21-Christoph Metzelder, 4-Benedikt Hoewedes, 2-Hans Sarpei, 11-Alexander Baumjohann (31-Julian Draxler 73), 32-Joel Matip, 14-Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 18-Jose Jurado (13-Luke Schmitz 87); 9-Edu (15-Angelos Charisteas 77), 7-Raul.

Inter Milan: 1-Julio Cesar; 13-Maicon, 6-Lucio, 15-Andrea Ranocchia, 55-Yuto Nagatomo, 4-Javier Zanetti, 8-Thiago Motta, 10-Wesley Sneijder (29-Coutinho 80), 5-Dejan Stankovic (27-Goran Pandev 46), 9-Samuel Eto'o, 22-Diego Milito.
London - Real Madrid managed to beat Tottenham Hotspur (1-0) in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Madrid cruised into the semifinals with a 5-0 aggregate.

Madrid a single goal in a match that was held at White Hart Lane on Thursday (04/14/2011) by Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the semifinal, Madrid will be meeting with Barcelona after beating Shakhtar Donetsk. First leg was held at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 27, leg II being held at the Camp Nou on May 3.

Players composition:

Tottenham Hotspur: Gomes; Dawson, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto, Bale, Corluka, Modric (Kranjcar 82), Huddlestone (Sandro 71). Lennon (Defoe 61), Van der Vaart, Pavlyuchenko

Real Madrid: Casillas; Albiol, Carvalho, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos (Granero 56), Khedira, Xabi Alonso (Benzema 75), Marcelo, Oezil, Ronaldo (Kaka 65), Adebayor

4/12/11

Tonight Real Madrid will play in London to complete his mission to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.

Thursday (04/14/2011), Madrid will face host Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane stadium, after beating the Spurs (4-0) at the Santiago Bernabeu. If victory awake, Madrid will step into the semifinals.

"I do not think about Wembley when they arrive here, but we could just go there and have a chance to reach our tenth title," said midfielder Xabi Alonso told a news conference.

"If we qualify, it would be a step in the right direction. We will go to the next level and that's a positive omen for us. We hope to come here (London) again on 28 May, "added Alonso.

"We did not come here to survive. More and more make a goal, it is increasingly difficult for Spurs. If we were balanced between defense and attack, we would not have a problem to get away,"said Alonso was quoted from UEFA official site.
A goals from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona the victory (1-0) over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg. The Catalans glided smoothly into the semifinals with agreat advantage (6-1).

Barcelona come to Donbass Arena on Wednesday (04/13/2011). Although Shakhtar known to have good statistics in the cage, Barcelona able to reap the narrow victory (1-0).

Messi Goal was created in minutes-43. One further goal was to make Barcelona the right to a ticket to the semifinals with an aggregate advantage (6-1).

In the last four, Barca will face the winner of the game between Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur. El Real is now in the underdog position following a 4-0 victory at the first meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Manchester United went into semi-finals of the Champions League after defeating Chelsea 2-1. Manchester United winning 3-1 in aggregate.

Leg II quarterfinals at Old Trafford on Wednesday (13/04/2011), Chelsea ahead with a Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez goal in the first round.

Chelsea, who lost Ramires who sent off at minute 71, evened the score goal by Didier Drogba. But Park Ji-Sung scored the victory locked the 'Red Devils' finished 2-1.

With this result, Manchester United reserves the right to advance to the semifinals with a 3-1 aggregate advantage because in the first leg of Manchester United won 1-0. There, Manchester United will meet Inter Milan or Schalke 04.

The composition of players
Manchester United: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani (Valencia 75), Carrick, Giggs, Park, Rooney, Hernandez

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex (Ferreira 82), Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Essien, Malouda, Anelka (Kalou 61), Torres (Drogba 46)
Barcelona collecting good record in this season, could always make a goal.

5-1 victory for Barcelona, beat Shakhtar in the leg first, middle Champions League quarterfinals last week to make Barcelona a favorite to qualify for the semifinals.

Barcelona do not want to relax and want to immediately "kill "the opponent. By defeating Shakhtar on second leg, on Wednesday (04/13/2011).

In the European arena, Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro, each mentioned already collected two goals. Villa make a goal at home to Rubin Kazan and Arsenal, Messi make a goal at the headquarters of FC Copenhagen and Panathinaikos.

In La Primera Liga, Barcelona made ​​43 goals in 15 away games - 13 wins and 2 draw. Barca's Messi became topskorer away in the league with 15 goals incision.
Milan - Inter Milan Defeat create will undergo an impossible mission at Schalke. But Inter are ready to conquer the "impossibility".

The defending champions, Inter staggering to his knees from Schalke in the party's first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals last midweek.

Not only lost, Inter was humiliated Schalke (2-5). Nerazzurri scored at least four goals without reply in the second leg on Thursday (04/14/2011), to be able to qualify for the semifinals.

Reuters, there has been no team that had conceded five goals at home in first leg of a European Club competitions, can still qualify.

This is what makes Inter anticipated difficulties. However, La Beneamata certainly still be trying to break his predictions.

"We have to keep concentrating,"said Massimo Moratti as preached Football Italia.

"We have to achieve something that seemed impossible, despite the impossibility is what makes this party so interesting," added Moratti confirmed.
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