Barcelona Vs Bayern Munich - Official Preview
FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova insists that if his side are to go down on Wednesday they will go down fighting as the Catalan giants embark on mission impossible: overturning their 4-0 semi-final first-leg defeat at FC Bayern München.
That would represent a record UEFA Champions League comeback but Vilanova says that if any team can do it, his charges can – especially with Lionel Messi in their ranks. The 25-year-old, another eight days fitter than he was last week, is the principal cause of concern for Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes. The veteran
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Champions League updates Given that FC Barcelona have played in nine of these semi-finals over the last 13 years, and also won this competition three times since 2006, it is arguable that, pound for pound, they have been Europe's dominant side over that period.
Which makes their home record in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals remarkably surprising. Only once in the last seven Camp Nou semi-final ties have Barça won and across those matches they have only scored four times. On the one occasion they did win, 1-0 over José Mourinho's FC Internazionale Milano in 2010, it was insufficient to prevent them being eliminated. Not an encouraging statistic for their hopes
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Zidane: Bale fee not an issue Real Madrid ambassador Zinedine Zidane claims Europe's top clubs would be prepared to spend big on Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
The Welsh forward, who recently landed a PFA awards double by being named Player and Young Player of the Year, continues to be heavily linked with a summer move away from White Hart Lane.
Spurs are understandably reluctant to part with their most prized asset, with Bale having helped to fire them into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
They would demand a sizeable fee if a deal were to be done, but Zidane does not see that being an issue for the sides reported to be leading the hunt for Bale's signature.
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Ronaldo stays quiet on future Cristiano Ronaldo is reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding his long-term future at Real Madrid.
The Portuguese superstar is under contract at Santiago Bernabeu until 2015, but doubts have been cast as to his chances of seeing out that agreement.
Former employers Manchester United are said to be keen on taking the prolific forward back to Old Trafford, with a summer approach mooted.
Meanwhile, reports in Spain suggest Real are planning to hold discussions with Ronaldo regarding a possible extension to his current deal.
Ronaldo is aware of the incessant rumours, but claims to be paying little attention to them.
Speaking after Real's UEFA Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, the 28-year-old said: "I have two more years on my contract, I am not concerned abou
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Vilanova: we can win, we are Barca
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is convinced his team can overhaul a four-goal deficit and make the Champions League final at the expense of Bayern Munich – because "we are Barca".
The Catalans giants trail 4-0 following last week's humbling at the Allianz Arena, their hopes of making the final at Wembley on May 25 hanging by the thinnest of threads.
A team containing Lionel Messi cannot be written off, though, and Vilanova insists no one at the club has given up hope.
He said: "We believe we can fight back, it's our obligation and
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Barcelona Vs Bayern Munich - Betting Tip Bayern Munich brought abomination to Barcelona with a 4-0 win during the first leg of the semis. The much awaited return of Lionel Messi and other top players have not stopped Bayern in reigning into the field.
Barcelona Vs Bayern Munich - Betting Preview
Barcelona need to score at least 4 goals against a side that have conceded just twice in their last four Champions League away games and only 3 times on the road all season in the Bundesliga.
They have already rescued a first leg away defeat in the Champions League this season, but this may be unassailable. No team has ever overturned a 4-0 deficit after the first leg of a Champions League knockout game.
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