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My Thoughts On The Champions League Results

Half of the quarterfinalists are set and there is one big surprise with Cyprian side APOEL qualifying. Here is my recap of the games from this week. Arsenal 3, AC Milan 0 Arsenal fought valiantly, but came up short as

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UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Week 3 Preview

The second legs of the Champions League start up this week. It’s been three weeks since these teams faced off so many things may have changed since the first leg. Here is a look at the second legs this week.

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My Thoughts On The Champions League Games

Here are my quick thoughts on the four games this midweek. Barcelona 3, Bayer Leverkusen 1 Barcelona dominated possession, but Leverkusen revealed their defensive frailty. Unfortunately for Bayer, they were toothless in the first half and their defense conceded two

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UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Week 1 Preview

The Champions League is back! Although, my favorite team is out of it, it still is filled with great soccer. Here is a look at the four games coming up this midweek.

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FC Porto 2, Benfica 2: Both Teams Will Be Disappointed

It was a big game as the top two teams in Portugal squared off for the first time this season. Porto was coming off a draw with Feirense as Benfica caught them at the top after defeating Academica de Coimbra.

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Schalke 04 2, Benfica 1: Benfica Struggle But Almost Steal Point

Schalke 04 took top spot in their UEFA Champions League group with a 2-1 win against Benfica in Portugal. Schalke took a lead in the 19th minute from Jose Jurado before Benedikt Howedes put the game away late in the

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Benfica 4, Lyon 3: Martins And Coentrao Blow Away Lyon

This game was similar to the Internazionale-Tottenham game from the last round of games as Benfica blasted Lyon taking a 4-0 lead before a late fight back by the French side made it interesting as the game ended 4-3. Benfica

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UEFA Champions League Preview: Group B

Here is a look at Group B of the UEFA Champions League, which includes last year’s semifinalists Lyon.

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Europa League: Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Preview

The tournament is definitely heating up and every game is incredibly close. Benfica, Hamburg, and Fulham all have 2-1 home wins over Liverpool, Standard Liege, and Wolfsburg, respectively. The other game was a 2-2 draw between Atletico Madrid and Valencia.

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Europa League: Quarterfinals Preview

After good games in the Champions League, the European action turns to the Europa League. With only 8 teams left, the competition is being taken seriously by every team. Every game is an interesting match-up but the Valencia-Atletico Madrid match

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