Nyon - draw the last 16 of Champions League 2011/2012 bigmatch presents two games that bring together teams from Italy and England. Serie A champions, AC Milan will face Arsenal. While in other games, Napoli would have struggled against Chelsea.
Lottery last 16 of Champions League this season held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday (12/16/2011). Eight prestigious fight for a place in the quarter has also been finalized. Prestigious two games were presented in drawing this time.
Perpetrators are two strong teams hope to be Italian and British forces clashing. Party first bigmatch bring AC Milan Arsenal counter. For Milan, this is a golden opportunity to avenge their defeat from the same opponent in the last 16 Champions League season 2007/2008. At that time, the Rossoneri have eliminated after losing 2-0 on aggregate. Main Arsenal 0-0 at home, but Milan lost 0-2 at San Siro headquarters.
While other parties, which certainly is going to present the exciting party game cons Napoli Chelsea. Indeed, the two teams have never clashed in the Champions League debutants because Napoli status. But seeing the performance of both teams during the group stage, this match will certainly guarantee tight battle.
On the other parties, champion FC Barcelona last relatih opponent gets easier. Barca vice intercepted Germany, Bayer Leverkusen. While other representatives of Spain, Real Madrid also got a relatively easy opponent, the Russian club, CSKA Moscow.
Matches last 16 first leg will be played on February 14/15 and 21/22 with the first-mentioned team will host the first status. While the second leg matches will be played on 6 / 7 and 13/14 March.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wenger Excited Napoli Pass Big 16
LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted happy with Napoli's escape into the Champions League last 16. Wenger feels the public already knows how great proof of Naples at this season the way they escaped from the Group A Champions League.
The French coach is also rejected if many people say Italian football is experiencing a resurgence. According to Wenger, no one stood up because it is the first Italian football has always been at the highest level.
"I do not think that the 'Italian' middle back, I think they're always here (highest level), (Italy) it is a match that has a tremendous football tradition and there are many top clubs, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Naples , "Wenger said as quoted by Tribal Football, Tuesday (13/12/2011).
"I am pleased with the return of Napoli to this level because it is a team that had played an important role in Europe," he added.
Involved in group A with Manchester City, Villareal, Bayern Munich, Napoli prove their toughness by qualifying for the last 16. It can not be followed by Manchester City and Manchester United are in fact considered superior in many facets of Naples.
"Clearly Napoli has proven they deserve to be a surprise in the final round (Champions League). Manchester City and Manchester United are still hoping they can get away, but both were knocked out, "he concluded.
The French coach is also rejected if many people say Italian football is experiencing a resurgence. According to Wenger, no one stood up because it is the first Italian football has always been at the highest level.
"I do not think that the 'Italian' middle back, I think they're always here (highest level), (Italy) it is a match that has a tremendous football tradition and there are many top clubs, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Naples , "Wenger said as quoted by Tribal Football, Tuesday (13/12/2011).
"I am pleased with the return of Napoli to this level because it is a team that had played an important role in Europe," he added.
Involved in group A with Manchester City, Villareal, Bayern Munich, Napoli prove their toughness by qualifying for the last 16. It can not be followed by Manchester City and Manchester United are in fact considered superior in many facets of Naples.
"Clearly Napoli has proven they deserve to be a surprise in the final round (Champions League). Manchester City and Manchester United are still hoping they can get away, but both were knocked out, "he concluded.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Wenger: United's elimination An Accident
LONDON - If many people responded tartly Manchester United's failure to qualify for the Champions League last 16, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is actually a little comforting to comment stronghold of the Red Devils. Wenger said United's failure this season is like an accident that can happen to any club.
United should have stopped lamenting the fate steps in the group phase, because overpowered FC Basel 1-2 in the final group stage Matchday, Thursday (8/12/2011) early yesterday. Occupying the top three at the end of the allowance, foster children Sir Alex Ferguson must accept the reality of caste fell into the Europa League.
These results instantly make the British public by surprise. Various criticisms were addressed to Ferguson who crowded considered too daring to give confidence to the young players this season, dominated the United squad. Ferguson himself could not catapult defense but to accept these results gracefully.
But amid heavy criticism upon the Scottish veteran coach, Wenger who is friend and rival Fergie, threw his sympathy.
"When you are eliminated from the Champions League, it certainly leaves a big disappointment. But, every team responds in a different way, "Wenger said as quoted by ITV, Friday (12/09/2011).
"You definitely want to play in the Champions League, but there is always a risk in which your team will fall at a certain level. You should dare to accept disappointment, and that's one part of a great team, "he continued.
"Despite the fall, we should not forget Manchester United who play in the finals three times in four years. So, we should look at this (death of Manchester United) as an accident, "said the Professor as he confirmed the incident as accepted United could have happened to any team.
United should have stopped lamenting the fate steps in the group phase, because overpowered FC Basel 1-2 in the final group stage Matchday, Thursday (8/12/2011) early yesterday. Occupying the top three at the end of the allowance, foster children Sir Alex Ferguson must accept the reality of caste fell into the Europa League.
These results instantly make the British public by surprise. Various criticisms were addressed to Ferguson who crowded considered too daring to give confidence to the young players this season, dominated the United squad. Ferguson himself could not catapult defense but to accept these results gracefully.
But amid heavy criticism upon the Scottish veteran coach, Wenger who is friend and rival Fergie, threw his sympathy.
"When you are eliminated from the Champions League, it certainly leaves a big disappointment. But, every team responds in a different way, "Wenger said as quoted by ITV, Friday (12/09/2011).
"You definitely want to play in the Champions League, but there is always a risk in which your team will fall at a certain level. You should dare to accept disappointment, and that's one part of a great team, "he continued.
"Despite the fall, we should not forget Manchester United who play in the finals three times in four years. So, we should look at this (death of Manchester United) as an accident, "said the Professor as he confirmed the incident as accepted United could have happened to any team.
Friday, December 9, 2011
CSKA No Fear Against Real Madrid
MOSCOW - CSKA Moscow coach, Leonid Slutsky, said that his team is not afraid to face the big teams in the last 16 even if the team is Real Madrid.
CSKA Moscow did appear quite a surprise in the Champions League in 2011 and made it through to round of 16, after beating Inter Milan with a score of 2-1. CSKA appeared as runner-up group and is predicted to face the big teams in the last 16 later.
Slutsky did not flinch in the face of great teams in the Champions League last 16. Although, he understands there is a chance his team will meet with great teams from Spain, Real Madrid.
"The remaining teams are all very viable counts," he said, as reported by Goal, Friday (12/09/2011).
"I do not think they (Real Madrid) for the moment, although I have no problem going to play against Real Madrid and later," continued Slutsky.
CSKA qualified for the round of 16 after continued to beat Lille and Trabzonspor. The Russian club was able to collect eight points. One point was superior to Trabzonspor and two points from Lille.
CSKA Moscow did appear quite a surprise in the Champions League in 2011 and made it through to round of 16, after beating Inter Milan with a score of 2-1. CSKA appeared as runner-up group and is predicted to face the big teams in the last 16 later.
Slutsky did not flinch in the face of great teams in the Champions League last 16. Although, he understands there is a chance his team will meet with great teams from Spain, Real Madrid.
"The remaining teams are all very viable counts," he said, as reported by Goal, Friday (12/09/2011).
"I do not think they (Real Madrid) for the moment, although I have no problem going to play against Real Madrid and later," continued Slutsky.
CSKA qualified for the round of 16 after continued to beat Lille and Trabzonspor. The Russian club was able to collect eight points. One point was superior to Trabzonspor and two points from Lille.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Victory City Not Mean Anything
MANCHESTER - Manchester City managed to subvert Bayern Munich with a score of 2-0 in preliminary round Group A Champions League on Thursday (8/12/2011) early morning hrs. Unfortunately, the victory was not successfully deliver them to the round of 16.
City 2-0 victory goal by David Silva and Yaya Toure does not mean anything, the article, Napoli managed to beat Villarreal with the score 2-0 through goals Inler and Hamsik. Napoli one point ahead of Manchester City.
With this result, the Bayern Munich and Naples became the team that represents the group A in the knock-out phase. Munich's status as group winners will face the runner-up team of another group, while Napoli as the runner-up teams to deal with the status of group winners.
Halftime:
Manchester City, who entertained his guests Bayern Munich, since the kick-off the first round begins, directly attacking defense to Bayern Munich area. Entering six minutes into the City get the chance, unfortunately Aguero's header can still be caught by the goalkeeper Munich, Hans Butt.
Munich who come to the Emirates Stadium did not remain silent with the continued attacks by the City forward. Munich more frequent use of counter-attack, but unfortunately the players behind The Citizens still quite difficult to be penetrated by them.
City nearly ahead in the 10th minute, if not goals Lescott header disallowed by referee Stephane Lannoy. Lescott are in violation, for disturbing the Kipper Butt.
Finally the deadlock children Roberto Mancini, pays off in the 36th minute after David Silva managed to kick melesatkan fast enough to the wicket Munich Edin Dzeko result operand.
City 2-0 victory goal by David Silva and Yaya Toure does not mean anything, the article, Napoli managed to beat Villarreal with the score 2-0 through goals Inler and Hamsik. Napoli one point ahead of Manchester City.
With this result, the Bayern Munich and Naples became the team that represents the group A in the knock-out phase. Munich's status as group winners will face the runner-up team of another group, while Napoli as the runner-up teams to deal with the status of group winners.
Halftime:
Manchester City, who entertained his guests Bayern Munich, since the kick-off the first round begins, directly attacking defense to Bayern Munich area. Entering six minutes into the City get the chance, unfortunately Aguero's header can still be caught by the goalkeeper Munich, Hans Butt.
Munich who come to the Emirates Stadium did not remain silent with the continued attacks by the City forward. Munich more frequent use of counter-attack, but unfortunately the players behind The Citizens still quite difficult to be penetrated by them.
City nearly ahead in the 10th minute, if not goals Lescott header disallowed by referee Stephane Lannoy. Lescott are in violation, for disturbing the Kipper Butt.
Finally the deadlock children Roberto Mancini, pays off in the 36th minute after David Silva managed to kick melesatkan fast enough to the wicket Munich Edin Dzeko result operand.
Heynckes: Ready to face Bayern Anyone
MUNICH - Bayern Munich coach, Jupp Heynckes did not have a favorite opponent in round 16 of the Champions League. Heynckes was confident his team were able to face any club which is destined to be the opponent in the draw later.
The club is nicknamed Die Roten pemuncak successfully qualify as group A with 13 points, despite losing to Manchester City in the last game. Heynckes also provide an appreciation for the achievement of his team by calling this result as a success.
"We do not have a favorite opponent in the draw later. I gave up hoping for certain opponents. When we were in full force and Bastian Schweinsteiger back, it will be difficult for any team to beat us, "said Heynckes as disitat of Goal, Thursday (08/12/2011).
"This is a big success to win (a championship) group before the last game. We have a big problem in the selection (players) today, "he added.
Who replaced coach Louis van Gaal turned out to understand the defeat of Manchester City. Come to the Emirates Stadium, his team gave up 0-2 from the home team.
"The team showed a fighting spirit, and it's very possible now. City against a team that has full power and still hoping to qualify, it becomes difficult, "he concluded.
The club is nicknamed Die Roten pemuncak successfully qualify as group A with 13 points, despite losing to Manchester City in the last game. Heynckes also provide an appreciation for the achievement of his team by calling this result as a success.
"We do not have a favorite opponent in the draw later. I gave up hoping for certain opponents. When we were in full force and Bastian Schweinsteiger back, it will be difficult for any team to beat us, "said Heynckes as disitat of Goal, Thursday (08/12/2011).
"This is a big success to win (a championship) group before the last game. We have a big problem in the selection (players) today, "he added.
Who replaced coach Louis van Gaal turned out to understand the defeat of Manchester City. Come to the Emirates Stadium, his team gave up 0-2 from the home team.
"The team showed a fighting spirit, and it's very possible now. City against a team that has full power and still hoping to qualify, it becomes difficult, "he concluded.
Hart: Competition Champions League !
MANCHESTER - Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, claimed not to enjoy his team's performance in the Champions League. Hart felt the brutal competition in the Champions League because teams claimed the strong.
Joe Hart must accept the reality that the Citizens should be eliminated in the Champions League group phase. Although the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the last match, Napoli was also won over Villareal on the other so that the City match are retained in the rank three group A with 10 points.
"No, we have not enjoyed it (playing in the Champions League) because we have not managed to achieve what we want to do (qualify for the 16 large). We are a good team and we should be better in this competition, "said Hart as disitat of Football 365, Thursday (08/12/2011).
"But the naive, after some poor performances and you are knocked out, and it is the brutality of the Champions League," he said
Manchester City had to grieve in the Champions League this season, because Manchester United also have become victims of brutality in the Champions League competition. Even so, both City and United could still compete in European tournaments, namely the scene Europa League.
Joe Hart must accept the reality that the Citizens should be eliminated in the Champions League group phase. Although the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the last match, Napoli was also won over Villareal on the other so that the City match are retained in the rank three group A with 10 points.
"No, we have not enjoyed it (playing in the Champions League) because we have not managed to achieve what we want to do (qualify for the 16 large). We are a good team and we should be better in this competition, "said Hart as disitat of Football 365, Thursday (08/12/2011).
"But the naive, after some poor performances and you are knocked out, and it is the brutality of the Champions League," he said
Manchester City had to grieve in the Champions League this season, because Manchester United also have become victims of brutality in the Champions League competition. Even so, both City and United could still compete in European tournaments, namely the scene Europa League.
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