Champions League 2012 News - Beating Anderlecht 3-1, Milan qualified for the Big 16

The team from the capital of Italy, AC Milan made ​​it through to the last 16 of the Champions League after defeating host Anderlecht 3-1 in Group C at the Constant allowance Vandem Stadium, Brussels, on Wednesday (11/21/2012). Rossoneri got Big 19 ticket after bagging eight points from five games. Photo: REUTERS viva

 

 

  

Champions League 2012 News - Draw 1-1 with ManCity, Madrid qualified for the Big 16

The team from the Spanish capital, Real Madrid made ​​it through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a draw against the host Manchester City 1-1 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on Wednesday (21/11/2012). Madrid had a 1-0 lead through the first goal scored by Karim Benzema in the 10th minute before Sergio Aguero equalized to 1-1 on 73 minutes through the white point. Photo: REUTERS viva

 

  

Champions League 2012 News - Messi Created Two Records in Moscow

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, creating two records after Barcelona beating Spartak Moscow 3-0 in Champions League Group G at the Luzhniki Stadium, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 local time (Wednesday morning GMT).

Barcelona successfully ensure a ticket to the last 16 of the Champions League for a victory in Moscow. The first goal of Barcelona scored by Daniel Alves, before Messi added two goals.

Additional two goals making Messi scored a record-equaling Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, in the Champions League. Messi and Nistelrooy now equally has scored 56 goals in the Champions League, out of the qualifying round.

However, Messi grabbed the goals only from 73 matches, while Nistelrooy had through 81 games. Champions League goal record is still held by Real Madrid legend, Raul Gonzalez, with 71 goals from 144 matches.

The second record was achieved by Messi  equaled  the record of Raul. Both Messi and Raul now have scored  goals in 19 different cities in the Champions League. Messi scored most in the city of Barcelona (29 goals), followed by Glasgow, Donetsk and Prague with three goals each city.

Messi himself has now scored 80 goals during 2012. Argentine striker is just under five goals to equal the record of German legend, Gerd Mueller, who scored 85 goals during 1972. viva

Champions League 2012 News - Real Madrid Drew With Dortmund 2-2

Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League match, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 (Wednesday morning GMT). Mesut Oezil save Madrid from being defeated with beautiful goal in the end of the game. Photo: Reuters viva

 

 

 

Champions League 2012 News - Celtic Beat Barcelona 2-1

Barcelona must lost 1-2 away to Glasgow Celtic headquarters at Celtic Park Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, 7 November 2012. Celtic scored the winning goal at 21 minutes by Victor Wanyam and Tony Watt at 83 minutes, while Barca minimize the lost through goal from Lionel Messi in the injury time. Photo: REUTERS viva

 

 

 

Champions League 2012 News - Borussia Dortmund Beat Real Madrid 2-1

The travel of Real Madrid in the Champions League began seeing a stumbling block. Jose Mourinho defeat away to Borussia Dortmund headquarters, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 or Thursday morning GMT.

Playing in Westfallenstadion, both teams open play in the first minute. Successfully host the lead through Robert Lewandowski in the 36th minute. But the lead only lasted two minutes after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized. 1-1 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Dortmund and Real Madrid are both aggressive build an attack. Los Blancos more holding the ball and made some chances, but the host is more effective in building the attack.

Dortmund finally regained the lead on the 64th minute. Iker Casillas failed to throw a cross Mario Gotze perfectly, the ball fell in the penalty box lip.

Marcel Schmelzer came from behind and kicking off the hard flat wicket that pierced through the right side of Madrid. Casillas tried to resist but failed. Dortmund back ahead 2-1.

Madrid again aggressively attacked by relying on the speed of Angel Di Maria and Ronaldo. But the role of Karim Benzema who is not great at making games sometimes get stuck. Many times the Madrid attacks failed, the score 2-1 for Dortmund last until the long whistle.

With this result Juergen Klopp's troops took over the top of Group D with a one point lead over Madrid. Next matchday will bring back both teams but will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu. viva

Champions League 2012 News - Barcelona Beat Glasgow Celtic 2-1

Glasgow Celtic failed to steal the points when they travel to Barcelona headquarters, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 or Wednesday morning GMT. Vice Scotland was conceded in the last minute of the second half.

In the match held at the Camp Nou, Celtic managed to steal a goal first goal by Georgios Samaras before the hosts equalized late in the first half by Andres Iniesta.

Determination Barcelona attacks did not decrease in the second half. Tiki-taka game farm team Tito Vilanova attractive bergitu tough defense-splitting Celtic. However, Fraser Foster valor under Celtic rule makes Barca frustrated.

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and David Villa failed to break the wicket keeper. However, for Celtic present plight in the 90th minute + 4 and the presence of the defender.

Christian Tello kick from the right side of the field failed to anticipate the Celtic defender. Jordi Alba coming from behind the successful mencocor the ball at the far post. Barcelona finally back ahead 2-1, and a long whistle is blown immediately.

With this result, the Barcelona firmly on top of Group G with nine points from three matches. Celtic followed with four points.

In the other Group G match, Spartak Moscow won 2-1 against Benfica so successfully captured third group standings. viva

Champions League 2012 News - Barcelona Beat Benfica 2-0

Barcelona without difficulty a 2-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League Group G continued. With this victory, Barcelona firmly on top klasmen Group G with six points twice winning results. Benfica was ranked third by one point. However, the big news is the injury that befell their captain Carles Puyol. viva

 

Champions League 2012 News - Real Madrid Beat The Host Ajax Amsterdam 4-1

Real Madrid Successfully crush the host Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League at the Amsterdam Arena stadium, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 or Thursday morning GMT. Hat-trick by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored a wonderful coloring that 4-1 victory. Photo: REUTERS / Robin van Lonkhuijsen / United Photos. viva