Alrighty folks, the long awaited 2nd leg of the Champions League Semi-finals are here and its now do or die for the 4 remaining teams in the competition. Barcelone face a trip to Stamford Bridge and im sure it'll be a tough away fixture. Based on what i saw the last match, it really looks like it would be a full on Barcelona assault or else it would be another all English final. (Boring!). Can the likes of Messi, Eto'o and Henry deal some damage to Chelsea? Following their 6-2 rout of local rivals Real Madrid, i think its highly possible. But we should not discount the quality in Chelsea's side. Terry, Lampard and Essien form the backbone of the Chelsea side that would surely do all they can to win it at home. Drogba, Malouda and Kalou would surely add the firepower to win it convincingly for Chelsea at home. So the big question remains, who will make it through? Barcelone just need to make it at least a 1-1 draw to qualify. The questions remain, the action is about to unfold.
In the more importantly regarded fixture here at Soccer Crazee, we see our pet team Manchester United travel to the Emirates where Arsenal are at their strongest. However based on the pretty one-sided first leg performance, this tie is Man Utd's to lose. They just needa remain focused, disciplined and try to kill off the game fast. Do not doubt Arsenal's potential, especially with live-wire Van Persie back. We can expect more end to end football which is characteristic of the long standing 115year rivalry between the sides. Do not discount the deep respect the two sides have built up in recent years for a mellow match. Arsenal can still twart Alex Ferguson's dream of being the first team to become back to back European Champions and the quest for the premier league glory coem the final game of the season. One of the most exciting Champions League seasons is drawing to a close but the climax is just approaching. Any of the 4 teams here can still progress. But which two will be able to? Will it be another all English Final? Or would it be a replay of the same fixture last season? Could history remain? Or would it be another record in Sir Alex Fergie's CV? All will be made known over the next 50 odd hours. Stay tuned.
Whee!! while the toon army go down, the red army rises! the Mancunian red tide has swept away the kiddos from london with an emphatic 3-1 win. Pity for fletcher, referee was harsh but then again, it must have been hard for him.. The reds are in the finals! come sing dance and be merry!
ReplyDeleteDarn unfair biased ref. Some of the decisions arent even meant to be. For all hes worth, hes a nutcake when it matters. Arsenal were just plain unlucky not to have kicked united's behind. Just wait and see come season end.
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