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2014 World Cup – Qualifying Scenarios From the Group Stage
The second round of group stage matches is over, which means we’re headed into a very intense week with 16 matches in four days, with teams that haven’t been knocked out or secured qualification to the round of 16 are now busy running the possible scenarios in front of them.
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Champions League – Knockout Stage First Leg Results
The first eight matches of the Champions League round of 16 have gone by, with only one home team (Olympiacos) getting a win, while the rest of the prematch favorites, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich in what originally looked like tough matches, taking care of business early and almost securing their spot in the quarterfinals.
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Match Highlights – Zenit vs Dortmund
The tradition of away teams dominating the knockout stage continues as Borussia Dortmund had a very easy time beating Zenit St. Petersburg in a match that wasn’t even that close, and giving them almost a definite spot in the quarterfinals.
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Champions League – AC Milan vs Atletico Madrid
It’s hard to believe that AC Milan are such huge underdogs against Atletico Madrid, but when one of the top three teams in Spain plays against an Italian team that at best will somehow finish with a ticket to the Europa League, things become a little bit clearer.
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Champions League – Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Predictions
Last season the first encounter between these teams in the same stage was quite the unfair one, but Arsenal see themselves as a much improved side compared to 12 months ago. For Bayern Munich, trying to become the first to defend their Champions League trophy, it’s about not getting complacent.
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Champions League – Leverkusen vs PSG Predictions
It’s been a good season, especially in the Bundesliga, for Bayer Leverkusen so far. However, considering their results against big teams this season and the arrival of PSG to the Bayarena for the first leg of their Champions League knockout stage clash, they’re pretty big underdogs.
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Champions League – Manchester City vs Barcelona Predictions
The possible dawning of a new force on European football in Manchester City, while the optional sinking of another, in a weakening Barcelona side, beginning their knockout stage, two-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium, with two South American managers who have never faced off before on the sidelines.
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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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Champions League – 8 Qualified Teams, 8 Spots Still Open
After each team has played 5 matches in the Champions League group stage, the knockout stage is 50% full, as eight teams have already completed the job of qualifying to the round of 16, while another eight have to go though the drama of the final midweek round in the competition to see if they’ve made it, dropped to the Europa League or seeing an end to their European season altogether.
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Champions League – Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Predictions
Any hope of a comeback? Not too many believe in it, as it seems, carrying a two goal deficit into an away match against the best defense in Europe. Bayern Munich seem to be as good as clear in the quarterfinals, while Arsenal are torn between waiting for a miracle and their own problems in the Premier league.