Champions League Semifinal

Champions League Semifinal Line-up Announced in UEFA Headquarters, Switzerland

 April 12, 2014   R K Gupta

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In the last six Champions League seasons, FC Barcelona had never failed to reach the semifinals. On the other hand, it was the first time in 40 years that Atletico Madrid has made it to the last four. It was, therefore, a sad loss for Barca on April 9 against another Spanish club Atletico Madrid. […]

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Guardiola

Guardiola rewriting the record books as he enhances his legacy at Bayern Munich

 March 26, 2014   John Welsh

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When Jupp Heynckes departed as head coach from Bayern Munich in June 2013, it was thought that new incumbent Pep Guardiola would find it difficult to replicate the achievements of his predecessor. Having claimed the 2012-13 Bundesliga title by 25 points plus winning both the DFB cup and Champions League, it was considered that the […]

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Champions League Quarterfinals

Barca, PSG Join Atletico Madrid & Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals

 March 16, 2014   R K Gupta

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After Arsenal on Tuesday, it was the turn of Manchester City to become the second English side to face elimination from this year’s Champions League. On Wednesday March 12, 2014, City had an away game in the bastions of FCB at Camp Nou, where 86,000 Barca fans were vociferous in their support for their heroes. […]

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Champions League

Champions League resumption is eagerly awaited

 February 14, 2014   John Welsh

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The third week in February marks the resumption of the 2013-14 Champions League tournament and the Round 16 matches offer some potentially thrilling clashes over the next month as some of the best teams in Europe compete for a quarter-final place. For several teams, a timely return to peak form is evident while for others […]

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Bayern Munich Team

Bayern Munich complete excellent weekend and year with Club World Cup win

 December 23, 2013   John Welsh

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By clinching the Club World Cup via a 2-0 win against Raja Casablanca in Morocco, Bayern Munich captured their fifth trophy for this calendar year and their victorious weekend was completed by poor results for the nearest rivals at the top of the Bundesliga. Goals from Dante and Thiago Alcantara sealed their triumph in North […]

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