Champions League

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said he would not play defensively and he didn’t

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said he would not play defensively and he didn’t

May 1, 2013 at 11:13 am 0 comments

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes told journalists at the pre-match press conference, “his Bayern Munich team would not play defensively” and Heynckes was true to his word. Bayern beat Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou and 7-0 on aggregate over the two Champions League semi-final legs, home and away. Bayern [...]

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Dortmund crush Madrid thanks to unstoppable Lewandowski

Dortmund crush Madrid thanks to unstoppable Lewandowski

April 24, 2013 at 8:50 pm 0 comments

Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid Borussia Dortmund: Lewandowski 8’, 50’, 55’, 67’ (PK). Real Madrid: Ronaldo 43’.  Borussia Dortmund all but booked their place in the Champions League final with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Real Madrid thanks to a four-goal haul from Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker put the [...]

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Brutal Bayern thrash hapless Barcelona in Germany

Brutal Bayern thrash hapless Barcelona in Germany

April 23, 2013 at 9:51 pm 0 comments

April 23, 2013 at 9:51 pm Bayern Munich 4-0 Barcelona Bayern Munich: Muller 25′ 82′, Gomez 49′, Robben 73′. Bayern Munich produced a European masterclass to take one giant step towards reaching the UEFA Champions League final by annihilating Barcelona at the Allianz Arena.  With the game expected to be [...]

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Jordi Roura says no one is speaking to Pep Guardiola

Jordi Roura says no one is speaking to Pep Guardiola

April 23, 2013 at 11:20 am 0 comments

Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura says no one is speaking to Pep Guardiola before the semi-final clash with Bayern Munich. Former Barca coach Guardiola of course takes over at Bayern next season, but by all accounts Pep is keeping his thoughts and loyalties secret for this game. Roura who is [...]

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Champions League semi-final draw

Champions League semi-final draw

April 12, 2013 at 6:15 pm 0 comments

 April 12, 2013 @ 18:15 Barcelona will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final whilst compatriots Real Madrid have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund.           Tito Vilanova’s side will travel to Germany for the first leg at the Allianz Arena searching for their fourth Champions [...]

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Barcelona call on Messi to see off brave PSG

Barcelona call on Messi to see off brave PSG

April 10, 2013 at 8:57 pm 0 comments

April 10, 2013 @ 20:57 Barcelona 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain (3-3 agg) Barcelona: Pedro 71’. Paris Saint-Germain: Pastore 49’. Barcelona had to call on unfit Lionel Messi to draw 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou to advance to the semi-final of this year’s Champions League on away goals. An under-par [...]

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Maxwell says it is difficult for Carlo Ancelotti to establish a philosophy at PSG

Maxwell says it is difficult for Carlo Ancelotti to establish a philosophy at PSG

April 10, 2013 at 12:41 am 1 comment

Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Maxwell says it is difficult for manager Carlo Ancelotti to establish a philosophy at the French Club when they have so many new players. PSG were knocked out of this seasons UEFA Champions League by Barcelona 3-3 on aggregate, Barcelona having scored more away goals. The [...]

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Malaga owner Al Thani slams “unjust” Dortmund winner

Malaga owner Al Thani slams “unjust” Dortmund winner

April 9, 2013 at 10:31 pm 0 comments

April 9, 2013 at 10:29 pm Malaga’s Qatari owner Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani has blasted the decision to allow Felipe Santana’s winning goal in second half injury-time, a goal which knocked the Spanish side out of the UEFA Champions League.  Malaga were leading 2-1 with moments left but Marco Reus [...]

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Reus and Santana end Málaga’s Champions League dream

Reus and Santana end Málaga’s Champions League dream

April 9, 2013 at 9:51 pm 0 comments

April 9, 2013 at 9:52 pm Borussia Dortmund 3 – 2 Málaga Dortmund: Lewandowski 40′ Reus 90+1′ Santana 90+3′ Málaga: Joaquin 25′ Eliseu 83′ Today Málaga end their Champions League campaign, a goal from Joaquín and an offside goal from Eliseu kept the dream going, but Dortmund shattered that dream [...]

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Pepe out of Galatasaray clash

Pepe out of Galatasaray clash

April 8, 2013 at 5:37 pm 0 comments

April 8, 2013 at 5:36 pm Portugal international Pepe is set to miss Real Madrid’s Champions League Quarter-Final second leg match against Galatasaray after picking up a muscle injury in training.  Pepe pulled up during a training session with a suspected muscle problem and with Sergio Ramos suspended for the [...]

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