The Big Champions League Showdown is about to begin. This season's Semi-Final clashes are proving to be mouth watering, showcasing the hottest team in the world and the quality of the English League. Let us take a look at which are the 4 teams left to fight it out to make it to the finals. Barcelona, red hot and spicy are thrilling even opposition fans all over the world with their rendition of heavenly football. Manchester United the comeback kids of the tournament, never failing to provide nail-biting moments. Young Arsenal are fast maturing and coming into a rich vein of form with Arsene Wenger looking to add the final punch to his already impressive CV. Chelsea, with their work horse attitudes and steel mettle have prioritised this competition ahead of domestic aspirations.
Chelsea vs Barcelone.
With the Dutch meastro Hiddink at Chelsea's helm, and the potent threat in a resurgent Drogba, Chelsea have the quality and strength to match free-flowing and free scoring Barcelone. Pundits have said that Drogba will be the key element that will cause Barcelone problems. Coupled with combative midfielders in Lampard and Essien, Barcelone would need the wiles and skills of Iniesta and the potent triumverate of Messi, Eto'o and Henry to finish off Chelsea. Truly this will be a clash of the titans, worthy of being a final in itself. Methinks that it will be a draw with the second leg the key decider. Advantage to the team who scores first and may that be the away team.
Man Utd vs Arsenal
The Old English rivals, Ferguson and Wenger, two managers sharing the longest managerial reigns in the current Premier League renew their old time rivalry that has been overshadowed in recent years by Chelsea and Liverpool's Mourinho and Benitez. It looks to be an old time clash with more at stake than Anglo-centric prizes. This is the continental prize, one that both managers are hungry for. Notice how this clash is more about the old geezers in the hot seats rather than the players? That is because both teams are in a bit of a defensive rut but boast quality players that like in a game of chess, can be used to win or lose a game. This is one mouth-watering clash between old time rivals with epic proportions. The prize at stake has never been so attractive. Expect pizza and soup wars, old men acting a tenth their age and fantastic talent on display. A single masterstroke could change the match so do keep your eyes peeled. Rooney, Berbatov and PFA winner Giggs would pose an immense threat to Arsenal. But Febregas and Nasri would be dishing out servings of danger if given the chance. Im getting so stoked.
Keep your fingers crossed and eyes peeled for one of the most exciting seasons in recent times and stay tuned for our post match comments.
Yours truly,
The Guru.
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