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Champions League Round of 16 Draw
Two huge matches to draw the attention in the Champions League round of 16, as Arsenal were once again drawn to play against the title holders, Bayern Munich, who they were knocked out by last season, while Barcelona and Manchester City clashing should provide a very interesting matchup as well.
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Atletico Madrid Are Here to Stay
Almost half a season gone, and they’re still here. Atletico Madrid aren’t going to let the title race slip away from them like last season, and keep on the pace and chase of Barcelona while staying ahead of Real Madrid, moving forward with a 3-0 win over Valencia.
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Club Leon & San Lorenzo Champions of Mexico & Argentina
A night of finals, decisions and titles behind handed out in Latin America, with San Lorenzo triumphing in the insanely tight race of the Argentine Toreno Inicial, getting a draw that was enough for them to win the title while Newell’s Old Boys were held 2-2 in Rosario. In Mexico, it’s a bit simpler, with a two leg final, won by Club Leon, beating Club America 3-1 in the second leg and 5-1 on aggregate.
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Manchester United – Danny Welbeck Decision Shows David Moyes is Learning
Playing against an aggressive, counter attacking side on the road, David Moyes decided he’ll go for speed and physicality by using Danny Welbeck as his striker, playing ahead of Wayne Rooney and between two true wingers in Adnan Januzaj and Antonio Valencia. It worked out quite well for Manchester United, maybe starting once again their slow climb up the Premier League table.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Rules Supreme & Better Without Steven Gerrard?
Two points to focus on after the impressive Liverpool win at White Hart Lane: Luis Suarez is playing better football than anyone in the world right now, not just the Premier League. The other? Having a midfield consisting of Jordan Henderson, Joe Allen and Lucas Leiva might be better than having Steven Gerrard in it.
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Fan Attacks Manuel Fernandes, Hugo Almeida & Ramon Motta Strike Back
The match between Besiktas and Kasimpasa turned out to be one of the weirdest affairs in Turkey and possibly Europe this season, beginning with Ryan Donk using a second ball to stop a Besiktas counter attack, and later a home fan tripping Manuel Fernandes resulted in him being assaulted and stamped on by Hugo Almeida and Ramon Motta, both getting sent off.
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Match Highlights – Tottenham vs Liverpool
A shocking result in White Hart Lane, as the Luis Suarez show conquers North London. Liverpool win 5-0 with a brace and three assists from the Uruguayan striker, helping John Flanagan, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling get on the scoresheet as well, while Tottenham once again collapse in a big match that was a must win for her.
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FC Barcelona – Neymar Shines Through The Stifling Tactics
The call to prove that he can carry Barcelona on his back has been answered by Neymar, scoring five goals in two matches, and also showing he can make it happen despite some bad tactical decisions from Tata Martino, for some reason returning to the uber-possession concept that has proven more than once to be slightly outdated.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo Struggles When Teams Aren’t Afraid of Him
One of the keys to playing well against Real Madrid? Not being afraid, yet not doing that with reckless abandonment. Being physical, being aggressive, and knowing where to press. Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t score for the first time in a league match since the loss in the Clasico.
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Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres is The Only Bright Spot
Being the first to jump on a rebound and score only his second goal of the Premier League season, Fernando Torres was the only thing worth mentioning after another boring and disappointing display from Chelsea, which was enough for a win and getting closer to the top spot, but also another reason for Jose Mourinho to use a fresh bag of excuses on why his team isn’t looking good at the moment.