Real Gunned Down!
I hope I never say this again but Arsenal more than deserved their victory against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeau Stadium. In fact, they could have scored a few more goals if not for some tame finishing. Arsenal took control of the game right from the start and Real looked like a team playing away from home and failed to create chances.
Real's problem is its defence and it was left exposed as Woodgate limped out after just 8 minutes. There is no way Cicinho can be called a right-back as the right side was utterly exposed time and again. One can imagine how their defence would be when Beckham plays at RB when Cicinho marches ahead to attack in the right wing.
Real were lucky to end the first half goalless but right after the restart, Henry made short work of the defenders, making an excellent run into the box and scored a good goal with his left foot. Barcelona would definitely be waiting intently for the summer transfer window to open!
Btw, I hardly noticed Zidane and Ronaldo in the match.
Liverpool lost away at Benfica thanks to a header from defender Luisao from a set-piece. Lyon managed to end PSV's 31-match unbeaten run at home by beating them 1-0, courtesy a free-kick from who else but Juninho.
Bayern were held at home by AC Milan to a 1-1 draw. Ballack opened the scoring for Bayern with a wonder goal...a thunderous kick from more than 30 yards out. However, AC Milan equalised from a controversial penalty taken by Shevchenko. AC Milan is set to miss Gattuso in their next leg due to suspension and even though they have the crucial away goal, it is gonna take some effort for them to knock out Bayern in two weeks time.
Btw, I am not going to make any predictions for tonite's game between Chelsea and Barcelona but I will surely be cheering my team on!
Real's problem is its defence and it was left exposed as Woodgate limped out after just 8 minutes. There is no way Cicinho can be called a right-back as the right side was utterly exposed time and again. One can imagine how their defence would be when Beckham plays at RB when Cicinho marches ahead to attack in the right wing.
Real were lucky to end the first half goalless but right after the restart, Henry made short work of the defenders, making an excellent run into the box and scored a good goal with his left foot. Barcelona would definitely be waiting intently for the summer transfer window to open!
Btw, I hardly noticed Zidane and Ronaldo in the match.
Liverpool lost away at Benfica thanks to a header from defender Luisao from a set-piece. Lyon managed to end PSV's 31-match unbeaten run at home by beating them 1-0, courtesy a free-kick from who else but Juninho.
Bayern were held at home by AC Milan to a 1-1 draw. Ballack opened the scoring for Bayern with a wonder goal...a thunderous kick from more than 30 yards out. However, AC Milan equalised from a controversial penalty taken by Shevchenko. AC Milan is set to miss Gattuso in their next leg due to suspension and even though they have the crucial away goal, it is gonna take some effort for them to knock out Bayern in two weeks time.
Btw, I am not going to make any predictions for tonite's game between Chelsea and Barcelona but I will surely be cheering my team on!
posted by Lucas @ 12:35 AM
5 Comments:
The gunners played an awesome game and shud have got atleast 2 more.I just hope tht it doesnt come back to haunt them.
BTW, Cicinho nd left back? sure u meant right back. He shud have got red carded for all th fouls on reyes.
It would be difficult to beat Gunners at Highbury. They have a home record as good as Real's though it has been slightly tarnished off late by two losses to WestHam and Chelsea.But 'reading' the manner in which gunners won, they shud take a lot of confidence into the return fixture. And Arsenal,being a rhythm team, will certainly have the upper hand.
Real have an uphill task.All Arsenal needs to do is make it simple and play their typical game and not try any weird combination.Only Arsenal can make matters worse for themselves like they did 2 years ago against Chelsea in QFs.
Cicinho was very effective in La Liga matches.Arsenal, maybe were willing to wait and attacked on the counter, i believe.
Sorry...my mistake :) Obviously, Cicinho is a right back!
I think Real has a tough job in its hands and it is not going to be easy at Highbury. Zidane and Guti were easily outshined in midfield by Cesc, Gilberto and Hleb. Ronaldo was terrible upfront and there is a chance that he may move on to a different club in the summer. I wonder if Chelsea would sign him if Crespo leaves?
Where will Crespo go?Milan?I heard Milan are eyeing Ronaldo. Where does Crespo come in here?Even if he does, he wud only be Jon Dahl Tomasson's replacement.
Crazy Real fans will rue Ronaldo's imminent departure like they are doing right now for the trophyless years as a result of having axed Del Bosque for no reason and a committed Owen for money.
Guardian's rumour mill made me busrt into laughter. If it happens to become true,Peres is making a jackass out of himself for the umpteenth time.
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