Revenge Is Best Served Late (Inter Milan 0 – 1 Bayern Munich )

Inter claimed last season's Champions League title by beating Bayern Munich in the final, but this time around the Germans have exacted revenge at the San Siro with a 1-0 win. Mario Gomez's late tap-in decided the action packed match after Julio Cesar spilled Robben's long-range shot...










Inter Milan 0 - 1 Bayern Munich




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United draw a blank

In a rather uneventful clash at the Stade Velodrome, French champions Marseille held Premier League giants Manchester United to a 0-0 draw in their first-leg Champions League clash in a match that lacked cutting edge. Wayne Rooney and company couldn't find a way through.

Marseille 0 – 0 Manchester United (Champions League)

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Benzema scores against his old club

Real Madrid drew 1-1 in Lyon but were left rueing a late equaliser from Bafetimbu Gomis after Karim Benzema had scored against his old club.

Karim Benzema's subdued celebration after scoring his first goal against his former club was at odds with the overwhelming relief Jose Mourinho felt. It has been a record of futility for the world's most celebrated club against their French opponent. Actually, it was the first time Real had scored against Lyon away.

However, Lyon came back with a Bafetimbi Gomis equalizer to set up a tantalizing second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.


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Anelka brace sinks Copenhagen

Nicolas Anelka shows an older more ruthless streak as a finisher. Part of the problem playing in the slot is the deferment to the frontline strikers, Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba in carrying the scoring load. The 4-3-3 formation only works if there is a willingness to go wide and create an overlapping dynamic.

But since all three strikers are more comfortable centrally located it leads to real estate statism. But this time there was no Drogba leaving Anelka free to pull the immediate trigger. He's been on target in the Champions League with seven goals sharing top gun billing with Samuel Eto'o. Carlo Ancelotti also benefited by a sharper Fernando Torres passing defenders at will but unable to score his first Chelsea goal.

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Crouch scores as Spurs shock Milan in late finish

Peter Crouch might have scored the goal but the architect was Aaron Lennon bursting forth leaving Mario Yepes sprawling in his wake.

Spurs shrugged off the loss of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale as they went on the offensive through Rafael Van der Vaart with Sandro and Wilson Palacios bolstering the midfield. A slew of near misses and a goalkeeper change as Marco Amelia came in for the injured Christian Abbiati kept Milan on the backfoot.

On the other hand, Milan looked like they were expecting Spurs to prolong their record of failing to keep a clean sheet. Chances were few and far in between. Massimiliano Allegri opting to keep Clarence Seedorf instead of Alexander Pato was a bit baffling. A realization that dawned too late. Milan redoubled their efforts but Spurs this time were not found wanting. Gomes pulled off a stellar save from Yepes to prevent Milan from levelling.

Milan made waves in other ways as Mathieu Flamini hobbled Vedran Corluka giving Jonathan Woodgate his first start since November 2009. The former Arsenal defender should have been sent off by all indications. Rini Gattuso lived up to his snarling dog reputation headbutting Joe Jordan at halftime.

Spurs now need to hold on at White Hart to keep their Champions League dream alive. Milan will come at them.


AC Milan 0 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur - Peter Crouch 80′





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Champions League: 1st leg: Arsenal 2 Barcelona 1

David Villa's opener looked to have given first blood to Barcelona but two very well-taken Arsenal goals see the English side take a slight advantage to Camp Nou.

Arsenal 0 – 1 Barcelona - David Villa 26′




Arsenal 1 – 1 Barcelona - 78′ Robin Van Persie




Arsenal 2 – 1 Barcelona - 83′ Andrey Arshavin




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Raul sparks Schalke comeback against Valencia

Raul during his Real career was responsible for scoring some big goals against Valencia. Only this time it was with new club Schalke in their CL encounter with the Spanish side at the Mestalla. His goal canceled out Roberto Soldado's 17th minute strike.



Valencia 1-1 Schalke match goals and highlights - 15/02/2011 - Champions League

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