Real Madrid Vs. Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

Vs.

Bayern Munich

2-1

Agg. 3-3

3-1 on Penalties

The first half of this match belonged to Real Madrid scoring two goals before the 20th minute mark. Both goals being scored by Cristiano Ronaldo one being a penalty kick. Arjen Robben also scored a penalty kick for Bayern. Through out the entire match both teams battled back and forth, each team taking shots on goals and taking multiple free kicks. The second half ended with both teams trying to get the ball in the back of net, neither team succeed. After extra time, the teams went to a penalty shootout, David Alaba, Mario Gomez and Bastian Schweinsteiger scored their penalty shots against Iker Casillias. Xavi Alonso was the only Real Madrid player to score against Manuel Neuer in the shootout.

Bayern Munich will be in the final and if they are able to win the match, they will become the first team to host the final and win in their city.

Barcelona Vs. Chelsea

Barcelona

Vs.

Chelsea

2-2

Agg. 2-3

This match was for the ages. Chelsea played with 10 men since the 37th min, nobody would have guessed that Chelsea would have came back and score a goal in the injury time. Fernando Torres scored a fantastic goal in a one-v-one challenge against Victor Valdes. Though Barcelona would not stop attacking, as like the last match they could not find the back of the net and also hit the post on two separate occasions. Messi had the opportunity to score with a penalty kick; goalkeeper Petr Cech jumped on the correct direction of Messi's kick, but Messi kicked the ball far too high and hit the upper post. Having missed this chance to score many wonder if Messi felt the pressure of never having scoring on Chelsea before and this moment was far to much pressure than he was able to handle. The match ended in a 2-2 victory for Chelsea based on 2-3 aggregate. Chelsea secured the spot in the final in Munich on May 19, 2010! 

Semi-Final First Leg

Bayern Munich

Vs.

Real Madrid

2-1

After watching this game it was hard to believe that Real Madrid lost. Real Madrid has not lost in their last 11 games until they played Bayern Munich. #10 Ozil scored the only goal for Real Madrid, thanks to teammate Cristiano Ronaldo back heel. The game was evenly played against these two soccer giants. Many people had whistled at Munich player Ribery for diving through out the game. In the second half it had looked like Bayern Munich were focused on breaking the equalizer, as the clock ran down Bayern Munich's attacking three began to hammer the defending line of Real Madrid. As injury time came around the pace only picked up. Forward Mario Gomez stood onside awaiting the cross from his winger and before Goalkeeper Casillas could even react, the ball was already in the back of the neck.

The next time these two teams will meet will be next week on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Chelsea Vs. Barcelona

1-0

This game was also another upset this week. Chelsea defeated Barcelona at the Stamford Bridge. Barcelona dominated in possession as they always do when they play, they continually attacked Chelsea's defenders trying to get a point on the broad. Watching how Barcelona passes the ball to one another is brilliant, Forwards Messi and Alexis hit the post on numberses occasions. A long ball the opposite end of the pitch caught Chelsea's attacking players as they ran down the pitch, they had been able to spit the Barca defense up and as Forward Drogba made a run on the right side. The cross came in without hesitation, he was able to put the ball behind the net and score the only goal of the match. Barcelona did not give up after the goal, they continued to attack Chelsea's defense and before they were able to create a goal scoring play the match was over.

This two teams will meet next week on Tuesday at the Camp Nou, many say when Chelsea travel to Spain to play Bacra at home. The fixture will come out in Barcelonas' favor.

Chelsea Vs. Barcelona Video

This really good preview video about the upcoming match between Barcelona Vs. Chelsea for a spot in the final. This match will take place on April 18, 2012

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Slide Show Post

I upload this slide show through Flickr. Flickr was the easiest of the photo sharing sites and I may try using Picasa again in the near future.

The Stadium Of The Final

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This stadium can hold up to 69,901 people. On May 19, 2012 The UEFA Champions League final, though the teams who will be playing in the final is yet to be decided, the match will be breathtaking.

Overview Of The First Round Pt. 2

CSKA Moskva Vs. Real Madrid

1-1

Forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal for Real Madrid in the 28' min.

Midfielder Pontus Wernbloom scored for Moskva in extra time.

Seven shots were taken by Moskva with only three off target.

Real Madrid had taken 12 shots with five off target.

15 fouls were committed by Moskva with Midfielder Pontus Wernbloom being shown a yellow card in the 67' min.

Ten fouls were committed on the Real Madrid side with three Yellow cards presented yo Midfielder Xabi Alonso and defensive players Sergio Ramos and Fabio Coentrao.

Real Madrid showed they controlled the match with possession being in there favor with 52% to Moskva 48%. Real Madrid missed too many opportunities in this match to score and also with Forward Karim Benzema having suffered an injury, the attacking form from Real Madrid seemed to be missing.

Napoli Vs. Chelsea

3-1

Forward Ezequiel Lavezzi Scored Two Fantastic Goals For Napoli In The 39' And 65' Min.

Forward Edinson Cavani Scored Off A Volley In The 45'+2 Min.

Forward Juan Mata Scored The Only Goal For Chelsea In The 27' Min.

Both Teams Take 15 Shots With Napoli Missing Seven Of The 15 And Chelsea Having Missed Nine Chances.

Napoli Only Committing Seven Fouls As Where Chelsea Committed 19 Fouls Though Out The Game.

Forward Edinson Cavani Was Shown A Yellow Card For Over Celebrating Lavezzi's Goal In The 39' Min.

Chelsea Midfielder Raul Meireles And Defender Grey Cahill Were Given Yellow Cards For Aggressive Tackles And Meireles Will Miss The Second Leg Due To The Card.

This Match Was An Amazing Contest With Napoli Able To Pull Away With Three Home Goals Due To Mistakes Made In Chelsea's Backfield. Chelsea Still May Be Able To Secure Themselves A Spot In The Quarter-Finals If They Prepare To Play Til The Final Whistle Next Time These Two Teams Meet And Letting The Appropriate Players On The Field Will Greatly Increase Their Chances Of Staying In The Competition.

Marsielle Vs Inter Milan

1-0

Marsielle Forward Andre Awye Scored A Late Goal In Extra Time To Set Them On The Right Path To Advance To The Next Stage.

Marsielle Took 14 Shots With Nine Being On Target.

Inter Only Taking Five Shots With Them Being All On Target.

18 Fouls Were Committed By Marsielle And Inter Committed 21 Fouls Though Out The Game.

Defender Souleymane Diawara Received The Only Yellow On The Marsielle Side.

Inter's Defensive Players Dejan Stankovic And Cristian Chivu Were Shown Yellow Cards Along With Forward Mauro Zarate.

Possession Being In Favor Of Marsielle At 54% To Inter 46%.

This Match Nearly Ended 0-0 But With The Brilliant Connection With The Ball From The Corner Awye Was Able To Head The Ball To The Back Of The Net And Place Marsielle In Front For The Next Leg.

Basel Vs Bayern
1-0

Midfielder Valentin Stocker Scored The Only Goal For Basel In The 86' Min.

Basel Took Seven Shots During The Game With Only One Being Off Target.

Bayern Had Taken 13 Shots With Five Being Off Target.

Basel Only Committed Six Fouls This Match.

Bayern Committed 12 Fouls Though The Course Of This Match.

Basel's Defender David Abraham Was Shown A Yellow Card.

Bayern's Defensive Player Rafinha And Forward Thomas Muller Were Shown Yellow Cards.

The Vistors Bayern Controlled Most Of This Game With Possession Showing 57% To 43% Basel. Basel Goalkeeper Yann Sommer Proved To Be More Of A Challenge Then The Bayern Forwards Had Expected With Sommer Blocking Eight Shots On Goal.

This Post Wraps Up All The First Eight Matches Of The First Round. This Week Will Bring New Matches, New Stats And New Stars. I Will Bring You All The Updates And Highlights As The Second Leg Completes Its First Four Matches.

Overview Of The First Round Pt. 1

The First Round of 16 had few surprises and had only brought about a few changes in club standing. Below you will find the new stats for the teams.

Lyon Vs. Apoel

1-0

Goal Scored By Midfielder Alexandre Lacazette In The 58' Min.

15 Shots Were Taken On The Lyon Side, Five Of Which Were On Target.

Only One Shot Was Taken By Apoel.

15 Fouls Were Committed By Lyon, Apoel Committing 12.

Both Midfielders Helio Pinto And Marcinho Were Shown Yellow Cards.

Lyon Controlled The Game With Possession Being 63% To 37% Apoel.

Leverkusen Vs. Barcelona

1-3

Leverkusen Goal Was Scored By Defender Michal Kadlec In The 52' Min.

Two Goals Were Scored By Forward Alexis Sanchez On The

41' And 55' Min Mark.

Messi Scored One Goal For Barcelona In The 88' Min. 

Seven Shots Were Taken By Leverkusen With Only Three Of Them Off Target.

12 Shots Were Taken By Barcelona With Only Five Being Off Target.

15 Fouls Were Committed By Leverkusen And Nine Being Committed By Barcelona.

Four Yellow Cards Were Shown During This Match, Three Of Which Went To Leverkusen Defensive Players: Daniel Schwaab, Vedran Corluka, And Gonzalo Castro.

Barcelona Midfielder Thiago Was Shown The Final Yellow.

Barcelona Dominated This Match With Possession Of The Ball Being 72% To 28% Leverkusen.

Zenit Vs. Befina

3-2

Two Goals Were Scored For Zenit By Midfielder Roman Shirokov In The 27' And 88' Min.

One Goal Was Scored By Midfielder Sergei Semak (71' Min).

In The 20' Min Defender Maxi Pereira Scored For Befina.

Forward Oscar Cardozo Placed The Ball In The Back Of The Net For Befina In The 87' Min.

Ten Shots Were Taken By Zenit With Half Being Off Target.

12 Shots Were Taken By Befina With Only Four Being Off Target.

14 Fouls Were Committed By Zenit To 13 Fouls Being Committed By Befina.

Five Yellow Cards Were Shown. Two Of Which Were Presented To Defenders: Bruno Alves, Aleksandr Anyukou.

Two Belonged To Befina Midfielders: Pablo Almar, Bruno Cesar And Defender Luisao.

Though Possession Is In Zenit Favor Being 53% To 47% Befina, It Was A Very Close Match. The Mistake Made By Defender Maxi Pereira Caused Midfielder Sergei Semak To Intercept The Ball In Front Of Goal And Score.

Milan Vs. Arsenal 

4-0

Forward Robinho Scored Twice For AC Milan In Both The 28' And 49' Min.

Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ripped A Penalty Shoot In The 79' Min.

Midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng Scored A Fantastic Volley In The 17' Min.

15 Shots Were Taken By AC Milan But Only Five Were On Target.

Eight Shots Were Taken By Arsenal With Only Three Flying Off Target.

Two Yellow Cards Were Shown To AC Milan Defensive Players: Philippe Mexes, Luca Antonini And One Being Shown To Midfielder Massimo Ambrosini.

Arsenal Received Two Yellows Going To Midfielder Alex Song And Defender Johan Djourou.

This Game Is A Example Of That If You Possess The Ball Though Out The Game You Still May Lose The Match. With Arsenal Possession Being 53% To AC Milan 47%, They Lost The Match Due To Lack Of Finishing And By AC Milan Goalkeeper Christian Abbiati Amazing Save Against Arsenal Forward Robin van Persie Powerful Strike In The Second Half.

I Will Post The Last Four Matches Of The First Round In A Days Time.

Video Highlights From Napoli Vs. Chelsea

I reviewed this match and created a video, I was not able to embed the video for some reason.
I chose to review this match out of all the others because the level of competition from these two teams is incredible. No English teams has ever won at Napoli's stadium so the pressure is on Chelsea to beat this Italian team. I will post all the match facts from every first leg match within a few days. I plan to create one or maybe two match videos every week.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAJWqjvc2mc

First Knockout Round

The first knockout matches start on February 14th and last until 22nd of February. I will be posting highlights and match facts from each game. The match lineups are: 

On February 14

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On February 15

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On February 21

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 On February 22

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