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Bayern and Real enter second-legs with semi-final tickets in their hands
In this section of the draw, Real Madrid is set to meet the winner of the tie between Bayern and Marseille. Real was held for 75 minutes in the first leg. They had numerous chances while their opponents could hardly get a hold of the ball. They eventually made the breakthrough through Karim Benzema and added two further goals to win the away leg 0-3 and hence the tie.Apoel showed virtually no signs of being able to score in their own backyard. A trip to the Bernabeu is a dream which is about to be realized for the Apoel players and staff. However, they will be hoping not to be embarrassed by a Real Madrid side which leads their league ahead of Barcelona and has the best defence in the Champions League.
Barca and Milan draw blank while Bayern-Real Madrid semi-final tie seems likely
The eagerly anticipated Champions League match between Barcelona and AC Milan produced a goalless draw at the San Siro. Andres Iniesta performed below par as Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez were arguably Barca’s best players on the pitch. Still, these stars’ expertize couldn’t deceive the Rossoneri.
AC Milan rather looked nervous throughout the game but in a way or another, they managed to keep their European rivals from scoring. Meanwhile, Robinho and Ibrahimovic could be blamed for missing glorious opportunities in front of goal.
Can Marseille spring another surprise against a resurgent Bayern?
Bayern recorded the largest home win in the history of the knockout round of the Champions League against Basel in the Round of 16. They knocked in seven goals past the helpless Swiss giants who had in-fact come into the match with a lead from the first leg. Bayern has won four out of their last five matches. They drew the other game against Borussia Mönchengladbach but progressed on penalties to the final of the German Cup.Marseille meanwhile put paid to a team that Bayern knows all too well following the previous two editions of the competition, Inter. Marseille is having their best ever run in the competition since they last won the Champions League in 1993. Their league form however at the moment is abysmal; they sit ninth in France.
2011/12 Champions League: Milan-Barca & Benfica-Chelsea highlight Last 8 draw
Real Madrid will tackle APOEL Nicosia. This is perhaps a kind draw for Los Blancos who are unbeatable on home soil. However, the two-legged tie might not be a one-sided affair knowing that APOEL are powerful underdogs. If they’ve reached the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League, it is because they got the best out of big oppositions such as FC Porto and Olympique Lyonnais.
In another mouth-watering quarter-final clash, Benfica and Chelsea will sort things out. The Blues made a terrific comeback in the Last 16. Against all the odds, they overcame their 3-1 deficit over Napoli to survive in the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League.
2012-The Year of the Underdog in the Champions League?
Five of the eight participants in the quarter-finals are names found almost every year: AC Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and last but not the least FC Bayern Munich. The other three contestants are less familiar ones and in the case of one, almost unfamiliar: Benfica, Marseille and Cypriots Apoel. Large wins were recorded in this season’s competition: underdogs Basel and Bayer Leverkusen were swept aside by Bayern and Barcelona respectively in the second legs. Basel, however, almost caused a shock too. They won the first leg against Bayern, 1-0 in Switzerland, a score-line which many experts and coaches would say is perfect at home.
Inter's Diego Milito is confident about beating Marseille in the Champions League
Inter Milan striker Diego Milito believes that the Italian giants have what it takes to turn around their 1-0 deficit against Olympique Marseille as they set their sights on progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.The Nerazzurri came within seconds from picking up a precious draw in France in the first leg, but ended up conceding a frustrating late goal which has forced them to obtain a victory at the Giuseppe Meazza.
"We are convinced we can overturn the result. We played very well in the first leg and didn't deserve to lose. We are positive that we can win with the help of our own fans," Milito affirmed to Sky.
Champions League: Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern & Inter seeking Last 8 tickets
Mar 13, 2012: Bayern Munich vs Basel
Bayern Munich have to correct the mistakes that saw them lose to FC Basel away from home. Luiz Gustavo is not taking anything away from the Swiss contenders who stunned pre-tournament favourites Manchester United en route to the Last 16.
“It is not only a very difficult game, but also a very important one. We will have to be very focused in order to turn around this tie. We have to deliver a good game from all positions. One mistake can decide everything!”
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Didier Deschamp's Marseille will face a number of injury setbacks for the crucial clash, as France international Loic Remy will be unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury. Stephane Mbia will also miss out as he has yet to reach full-fitness after an injury layoff, while defensive midfielder Alou Diarra is in doubt for the game after receiving...
French Ligue 1: Bordeaux’s record at stake, Marseille vs Lyon turns up the heat
On Saturday, AC Ajaccio will host rock-bottomed Nice. Dijon will face Valenciennes while second-placed Montpellier will try to keep the pressure on PSG with victory over Brest.
PSG lead the way in the French Ligue 1 with 46 points from a possible 63. They will be at home to Evian TG. All these matches, among a few others, will start at 6:00pm GMT (1:00pm EST).
Bordeaux vs Toulouse will close the night in an 8:00pm GMT (3:00pm EST) kick-off. These two teams are 8 points apart in the table. Whatever the result on Saturday, Les Girondins won’t move up from the 9th position as they lack 6 points behind eighth-placed St Etienne.
A Look Ahead to the Champions League Draw on Friday
Italy is the nation with most sides in the round of 16. Germany, Spain, Russia, England and France each are represented by two sides in the competition. Cyprus, Switzerland and Portugal are each represented by one team. All these teams have made their passages through tough groups with perhaps the exception of Barcelona and AC Milan. These two sides were drawn with Plzen and Bate, two relative novices at this level, in the group stage.Nonetheless, Barca and Milan must be given credit for qualifying as the novices have risen this season. Whereas experienced competitors such as Manchester United, Villarreal, Porto and Valencia have gone out, the likes of Apoel Nicosia and FC Basel have progressed into the knockout stages.
Confident Arsenal takes on Marseille in England to Continue their Winning Streak
Arsenal could qualify from Group F on Tuesday provided that other results go their way. If they beat Marseille and bottom-placed Borussia Dortmund beats Olympiacos, Arsenal will book a spot in the round of 16 regardless of the results on match-day five and six.Arsenal must be very confident looking ahead to the clash. They were the better side when the two teams played in France. Arsenal won the game in Marseille thanks to a late strike by Aaron Ramsey. More recently, they played Chelsea in a London derby and came away with all three points from a very difficult ground.
Marseille just about managed to put Dijon FC away in the league. They are ninth in Ligue1, a full 14 points behind leaders PSG. They have won just three games all season long.
Champions League: Arsenal facing the hunger of Olympique Marseille in France
The French giants won both of their first two matches as they beat Olympiacos 1-0 and Dortmund 3-0 last month. Marseille now have the edge in the standings over Arsenal. Coach Didier Deschamps spoke to UEFA.com on Tuesday to reveal his expectations ahead of his team’s fixture against Arsene Wenger’s Gunners:“I won't be satisfied with a draw. We have two games against Arsenal and need to take points as these six points could be decisive. Arsenal are a competitive team who can upset any team in Europe.
“The situation will be a bit clearer tomorrow; if we can take three points it would put us in the ideal position to reach the knockout rounds.”
Sir Alex Ferguson Hails 'Rooney-Hernandez' Partnership
Two predatory goals from Javier Hernandez sealed the win against Marseille as Manchester United booked a spot in the quarter finals. While 'Chicharito' took all the plaudits for scoring two important goals, Wayne Rooney was lethal all night long and was subsequently voted as the man of the match.Hernandez and Rooney have now started the last two matches and Sir Alex Ferguson believes that both of them are beginning to show their great understanding on the pitch.
"It's been developing well,'' he said. ''Where Wayne has been playing in the past couple of games he is a real threat. He has such power and speed and Hernandez is unbelievable with his movement. The boy has goals in him.''
Who Said Manchester United Were Beatable? Olympique Marseille Did
Fact: a score draw at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Olympique Marseille, and the French will go through to the next stage of the competition. It may not be very easy for Tuesday night’s visitors to clinch at least a draw, but Lucho Gonzalez remains confident. Manchester United, he says, are not more the “Invincible team” they used to be. The Sun quoted him as saying:
“We go to Manchester without fear and ready to beat United. They may look upon Old Trafford as a bunker, but the challenge of beating them there is very attractive to us.
Manchester United Vs Marseille: We Can Beat Them - Darron Gibson
Manchester United are set to host Olympique Marseille in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League second round tonight. The Devils battled out a stalemate at Marseille in the first leg and Darron Gibson insisted that tonight's game will definitely be a better one for the team in red."Both teams just cancelled each other on the night," Gibson told skysports.com at an event promoting EA SPORTS FIFA 11 Ultimate Team.
"There wasn't many chances to be honest, but coming back to Old Trafford it will be a different story.
"They sat back and soaked up the pressure we were putting on them and we just cancelled each other out.
Manchester United vs Olympique Marseille: Should Fergie Really Be Wary?
There are three things that have left the Manchester United manager with a few problems to solve ahead of the big moment on Tuesday night. These things are the Red Devils’ failure to get an away goal, Marseille’s strength as a team, and the Didier Deschamps factor. Ferguson couldn’t explain his worries better than that when he talked to UEFA.com as he said: “We are up against a very experienced, powerful Marseille team who will want to play well. “We’ve watched them twice playing away from home.
“Against [AS] Monaco [FC] and [Stade Rennais FC], and they showed the qualities we expect to see again tomorrow. Marseille will try and hit us on the break.
Champions League – Manchester United vs Marseille: What Are The Reds’ Plans?
What Manchester United’s 0-0 Draw Means
The first thing everyone can understand is that the Red Devils must avoid a score draw if they want to cross the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. In such instance, the away goal rule will automatically put Olympique Marseille through to the next stage of the competition.
Evidently, defeat for Manchester United at Old Trafford will create the same result: an European exit for the 2008 UEFA Champions League winners. In conclusion, Manchester United are left with only one option as they aim to reach Wembley; they must beat Olympique Marseille or kick out.
Interestingly, drawing is still an alternative and how so? Since extra-time exists in knock-out stages games, a 0-0 score line within 90 minutes of football may be good enough for the Red Devils to maintain their Champions League aspirations alive.
Manchester United Vs Marseille: 'Confident' Giggs Looking To Show 'Class' Against Marseille
Manchester United only managed a goalless draw against French champion in the first leg which at the State Velodrome- a result that even left Dir Alex Ferguson admitting that it was a dangerous one. Then came the pile of gigantic fixtures that saw United lose two matches in succession against Liverpool and Chelsea. However, the Devils returned to winning ways against Arsenal last weekend and Ryan Giggs believes that confidence is back a high level around Old Trafford as they prepare to host Marseille tonight.
Manchester United Left In A Tense Pit. Can Valencia Be Their Super Hero?
The atmosphere has changed at Manchester United. It just needed two defeats in two crucial games for that to happen. First, Chelsea’s blue sea flooded the Red Devils at the Bridge. Then came Jamie Carragher’s Liverpool who expanded the pool of Manchester United’s miseries in controversial fashion. Suddenly, the Red Devils are in trouble. The road is not so long now. It will end soon as the end of the season is less than three months away. Mathematically, Manchester United’s back-to-back defeats have lowered – but not cancelled – their chances of clinching the English Premier League title this term. In fact, Arsenal are just behind the Red Devils whereas Chelsea seem to have found the level of confidence needed to mount a miraculous comeback in the title race.
Marseille Vs Manchester United: Last Night's Draw Could Be Dangerous - Fergie
Manchester United and Olympique Marseille battled out a stalemate in Stade Velodrome and Ferguson believes that the scoreline has the potential to be a dangerous one for United."The game was a disappointing game to me," he told ITV Sport.
"The pitch was lively, but they made sure they didn’t want to lose a goal and that was an example of it at the end.
"It can be dangerous if you lose a goal at home, but for us it's about winning the game. If we win the game, we’re through. I think we have a good chance."