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FC Porto 2, Arsenal 1: Fabianski Flops

Arsenal were without a lot of their players and it showed in this game. They were panicky in the back and had a complete lack of balance in the midfield. Adding in their lack of a reliable striker, the game

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Lyon 1, Real Madrid 0: Player Ratings

I completely miscalled this game. I thought this game would be an open attacking game. The game was an unimaginative Real Madrid side getting counter attacked by Lyon. It was only in the last ten minutes of the game when

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Manchester United 3, AC Milan 2: Player Ratings

This was an exciting game that seemed to go back and forth. Overall, United showed they were the better team and are in a strong position heading into the second leg with an away win and 3 away goals. United

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UEFA Champions League Preview And Predictions

It’s finally back. The Champions League is here so all those match-ups that seemed so mouthwatering back in December have arrived. I am glad that the first knockout round is staggered over two weeks which certainly makes it easier in

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My Thoughts On The Liverpool-Fiorentina Game

This game was not built up with much excitement as Liverpool had already been sent to the Europa League. The only real excitement for Liverpool fans was that Alberto Aquilani was finally getting a start. Meanwhile, Fiorentina were looking to

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My Thoughts On The Juventus-Bayern Munich Game

I thought that this game would be tight but it was the complete opposite. The game was open and free flowing. Even more surprising, the game was very one-sided as the Bayern Munich dominated the entire game. Juventus did strike

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My Thoughts On The Wolfsburg-Manchester United Game

Heading into the game, there was great worry about the United’s defense which was likely to feature at least 2 midfielders and possibly a debut for a player who has only played nine times for the United reserve squad. United

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Champions League Round 6 Predictions

The final round of the Champions League should be exciting. The top game of the round is Bayern Munich at Juventus. Bordeaux has already advanced and won Group A which leaves only one spot left for these two European giants.

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Thierry's Hand Ball and Champions League Predictions

I feel in a discussion of European football the topic of the Thierry Henry hand ball should be addressed. Admittedly, as a Manchester United fan, I have never been a big fan of Henry although I will admit he is

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