Published
12/19/2008 6:37:51 AM
by
Shane Barrow
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The draw for the first knockout phase for the Champions League was held Friday morning and it produced some smashing matchups for the round of 16. The most anticipated matchup will be when former rival coaches Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho face off. Yes, Inter Milan have been drawn to open with Manchester United.
The English sides were given no favors in the draw as in addition to the Man U-Inter draw, Chelsea and Liverpool also drew tough assignments. Chelsea will face Juventus and Liverpool sees Real Madrid. Arsenal got the best draw of the English sides as they will face off with Roma.
In form Barcelona were drawn against French leaders Lyon. Other matchups include Atletico Madrid-FC Porto, Sporting Lisbon-Bayern Munich and Villareal-Panathinaikos.
Champions League Round of 16
Manchester United - Inter Milan
Chelsea - Juventus
Liverpool - Real Madrid
Arsenal - Roma
Barcelona - Lyon
Atletico Madrid - FC Porto
Villareal - Panathinaikos
Sporting Lisbon - Bayern Munich
Published
4/27/2012
by
Roberto Garcia
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A terrible end to a terrible run for Barcelona as their coach Pep Guardiola is stepping down citing a need to rest.
Published
4/25/2012
by
Shane Barrow
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Bayern Munich became the first team to advance to a Champions League final it is hosting, beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalty kicks Wednesday night.
Published
4/24/2012
by
William Montero
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A stunning rally and a stunning result on Tuesday as Chelsea went to Spain lost John Terry to a red card and rallied to eliminate Barcelona.
Published
4/21/2012
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William Montero
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Cristiano Ronaldo finally got a word in his rivalry with Lionel Messi as he scored the winner in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Barcelona.
Published
4/18/2012
by
Roberto Garcia
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Chelsea struck on a late first half counter and held on to beat Barcelona 1-0 in the opening leg of the Champions League semifinals.