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Champions League: Liverpool Crush Roma 5-2; Oddly Feel it’s not Enough

Because of what Roma did in the quarterfinals against Barcelona, a 5-2 win by Liverpool felt slightly disappointing, and the Anfield celebrations at the end of the first leg in the Champions League semi final clash felt a bit subdued.

April 24, 2018
Supercopa 2012 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predictions

That time of the year again, when the first Clasico arrives. Real Madrid, the La Liga champions, and Barcelona, the Copa del Rey and league runners-up, in what is always more than just a Super Cup match with the potential to both produce fantastic football, especially considering it’s still August, and for emotions and the rivalry itself to take over and turn it into something a bit more physical, aggressive and violent than you would expect.

August 23, 2012
Two Messi Goals and Barcelona Win Lead to Another Mourinho Rant

Pepe sent off, Jose Mourinho as well and one victorious brace from Lionel Messi stood out as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League Semi Final.

April 27, 2011
Even an Amazing Manuel Neuer Can’t Stop Rooney, Giggs and Manchester United in Schalke

Manuel Neuer was nearly super human in the first half with his goalkeeping display. It wasn’t enough, as Schalke lost at home to Manchester Untied 2-0 (Wayne Ronney, Ryan Giggs) in the first leg of their Champions League Semi Final match.

April 26, 2011
Champions League – Late Gomis Equalizer Gives Lyon Chance Against Real Madrid

Real Madrid dropped a 1-0 lead to end their annual visit to the Stade de Gerland against Lyon in a 1-1 draw, as Bafetimbi Gomis equalized for the home side after Karim Benzema opened the scoring against his former club.

February 22, 2011
Peter Crouch Gives Tottenham a 1-0 Win Over AC Milan in First Leg ; Gattuso and Flamini Try to Ruin Match

Peter Crouch scored the winner for Tottenham as they beat AC Milan 1-0 at the San Siro in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage, handning Spurs a big advantage for the London second leg.

February 15, 2011
Arjen Robben Goal (Again) Gives Bayern Munich First Leg Win Over Lyon

Arjen Robben’s strike gives Bayern (again) a reason to celebrate, at least for a week, beating Lyon 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League encounter.

April 21, 2010
Inter and Mourinho Outplay Barcelona and Guardiola, Win First Leg 3-1

Inter and Mourinho outclassed Barcelona in a splendid tactical display, beating Barca 3-1, giving them a promising lead towards the second leg next, although it won’t be easy at the Nou Camp.

April 20, 2010