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

VS.

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.