Bayern Munich and Inter Milan took important steps toward reaching the final of the competition, as Lyon missed an opportunity and the defending champion Barcelona was overpowered out of the beautiful game. Internazionale Milano – Barcelona 3-1 Mourinho’s tactic for…
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Roundabout
The action kicked off in Milano on Friday as Inter took over the Serie A lead with a feel-good victory over Juventus, but had less than 48 hours to savor the top spot as Roma came from behind to defeat…
El Maestro de Catalonya
Barcelona went into Madrid last Saturday with aplomb and completed the most critical week of its season triumphantly, making history in the process – Barca had never won consecutive matches at the Bernabeu. While most of the pre-game conversation revolved…
Beware of the Locusts
If Arsenal’s imminent ownership change does not seem to carry drastic immediate implications, Liverpool’s ownership situation is becoming increasingly alarming. It has now emerged that Goldman Sachs – yes, the same Goldman Sachs, the great vampire squid wrapped around the…
La Liga Classico on Tap
The match marked on every calendar long ago takes place today at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital. It should be a game of the highest quality with so many fantastic players in the mix. The world’s two…
Que Te Pasa, Fernando?
Liverpool will take on Atletico Madrid in the marquee semifinal of the Europa League, a match-up with several implications including Fernando Torres’ return to the Calderon to take on the club he grew up with. The winner of this home…
Champions League Notes – Last 4 Set
The semifinals of the Champions League competition are set and include Bayern Munich, a surprise contender that received a tremendous boost from the return of Arjen Robben and eliminated Manchester United to join last year’s champion Barcelona, Internazionale Milano and…
World Roundabout
The Premiership title is now Chelsea’s to lose following its controversial win in Manchester on Saturday, but Arsenal’s dramatic win means will be a close race to the finish – the closest three team race in recent Premiership history. A…
Word on the Europa League
First leg of the quarterfinal round of Champions League’s poor cousin, the less prestigious UEFA Cup – now called Europa League – featured four good matches this week, as the competition reaches its crescent. All tightly contested encounters and all…
Champions League Notes – Quarters
The first leg of the quarterfinal round delivered three entertaining matches and an exceptional one in North London that featured just about every form of soccer drama: a brilliant technical display, breathtaking pace, bravery, momentum shifts and an ending that…
Magnum Opus
A moment to reflect on yesterday’s truly fantastic, memorable match in North London. Not only did it live up to its billing, but it turned out to be even more dramatic, more clinical than imagined. A rare treat for anyone…
Two Sides of Madrid
Real Madrid came from behind strongly against its eternal city rival to maintain pace with Barcelona over the week-end. Dead even on points, both clubs now appear to be looking forward to the April 11 direct clash that, in all…
Roundabout
Manchester United’s win over Liverpool avenged the bitterness of last November, while Chelsea completed one of the most difficult weeks of Carlo Ancelotti’s era, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Man City marching on. After the usual anticipation and explosiveness, the greatest…
De Que Planeta Viniste?
Leo Messi scored TEN important, if not spectacular, goals in Barcelona’s last four matches. Ten, eight in La Liga and two in the Champions League against Stuttgart. His extraordinary form has generated worldwide awe, particularly because he often makes it…
On Tap – Super-Classicos
This Sunday two great clashes that require no supplemental billing: Boca – River and Man Utd – Liverpool. Regardless of the positions in the table, these are the crucial encounters that weigh as much as all the other matches combined…