New Blog Post: UEFA Champions League: My Prediction
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Barcelona vs Chelsea.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid.
Those are the two Champions League ties that are set to take place in the coming weeks, to decide the continentâs top side. Barcelona are probably everyoneâs favourite. And rightly so. Boasting a line-up that withholds Xavi, Iniesta and Messi â three of the best players to ever grace the game, they should make ease with most opposition. Despite their domestic frailties this season, Barcelona look too good on the continent and should get to the final in comfort.
Chelseaâs task is much, much harder. What Chelsea should draw inspiration from are the likes of Inter Milan in recent years. A resolute defending performance, whilst being clinical at the other end could nab a final place. Barcelona are beatable, but luck, above ability will be needed. However, Di Matteoâs misfiring Blues have had a troubled time this season, so a final spot may seem a step too far. They also have to contend with the upcoming FA Cup final, as well as combatting Spurs and Newcastle for the final Champions League place domestically. It may be all too much for The Blues.
Then Real Madrid. The enigma that is Real Madrid, should always be contenderâs of the much coveted European crown, there is no doubt about that. But in the last 5 years or so, their dominance of La Liga has been put aside by Messi and co. Managers after managers have tried and failed to put Madrid amongst the European alumni but have failed. But in Mourinho, anything is possible â especially after he masterminded the Inter victory over Barcelona last season.
The last semi-finalist is Bayern Munich. The German giants have always been one of the best, dispatching of teams with consummate ease, but this season have been shadowed by the success of their Catalan counterparts. Defeating FC Basel 7-0 is no minor feat; this was the same Basel that withheld the Manchester United onslaught in the autumn. Players like Robben, Lahm, Gomez and Ribery are just a few of the superstars at the disposal of Bayern. Under the guidance of Jupp Heynckes, Bayern have the capabilities of defeating anybody.
There are many ifâs and butâs with regards to the winners, but my prediction: the obvious choice is Barcelona. Why wouldnât it be? But, something deep down says if Heynckes gets the tactics and selection right, the Champions League may be heading back to Bayern Munich. They may be more than a match for Barcelona.
Champions League Winners 2012: Bayern Munich? Not the obvious selection, but may be very worthy of it.
Comments (and predictions) welcome.
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Barcelona vs Chelsea.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid.
Those are the two Champions League ties that are set to take place in the coming weeks, to decide the continentâs top side. Barcelona are probably everyoneâs favourite. And rightly so. Boasting a line-up that withholds Xavi, Iniesta and Messi â three of the best players to ever grace the game, they should make ease with most opposition. Despite their domestic frailties this season, Barcelona look too good on the continent and should get to the final in comfort.
Chelseaâs task is much, much harder. What Chelsea should draw inspiration from are the likes of Inter Milan in recent years. A resolute defending performance, whilst being clinical at the other end could nab a final place. Barcelona are beatable, but luck, above ability will be needed. However, Di Matteoâs misfiring Blues have had a troubled time this season, so a final spot may seem a step too far. They also have to contend with the upcoming FA Cup final, as well as combatting Spurs and Newcastle for the final Champions League place domestically. It may be all too much for The Blues.
Then Real Madrid. The enigma that is Real Madrid, should always be contenderâs of the much coveted European crown, there is no doubt about that. But in the last 5 years or so, their dominance of La Liga has been put aside by Messi and co. Managers after managers have tried and failed to put Madrid amongst the European alumni but have failed. But in Mourinho, anything is possible â especially after he masterminded the Inter victory over Barcelona last season.
The last semi-finalist is Bayern Munich. The German giants have always been one of the best, dispatching of teams with consummate ease, but this season have been shadowed by the success of their Catalan counterparts. Defeating FC Basel 7-0 is no minor feat; this was the same Basel that withheld the Manchester United onslaught in the autumn. Players like Robben, Lahm, Gomez and Ribery are just a few of the superstars at the disposal of Bayern. Under the guidance of Jupp Heynckes, Bayern have the capabilities of defeating anybody.
There are many ifâs and butâs with regards to the winners, but my prediction: the obvious choice is Barcelona. Why wouldnât it be? But, something deep down says if Heynckes gets the tactics and selection right, the Champions League may be heading back to Bayern Munich. They may be more than a match for Barcelona.
Champions League Winners 2012: Bayern Munich? Not the obvious selection, but may be very worthy of it.
Comments (and predictions) welcome.
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