UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 3:15pm On Dec 10, 2009 |
Hey ppl. . . the qualifying rounds are over! and the next games comes up on FEB 16TH/17TH 2010. [size=17pt] Champions League: guide to the last 16[/size] The draw for the first knockout round of the Champions League will take place in Nyon, Switzerland, on Dec 18. Read a guide to the last 16 teams including key players and verdict.
AC MILAN Milan qualified thanks to Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in Zurich, as Group C runners-up behind Real Madrid. Their passage was sometimes nervous but the seven-times winners will be one of the teams to beat. Player to watch: Ronaldinho Verdict: Possible quarter-finalists.
ARSENAL As usual, Arsenal had few problems in reaching the knockout stages following the controversial qualifying victory over Celtic. Injuries, particularly the absence of Robin van Persie, continue to threaten the possibility of a second final in four years. Player to watch: Andrei Arshavin Verdict: Depending on draw, may struggle to make last eight.
BARCELONA The reigning champions took until matchday six to qualify but the 2-0 win over Inter Milan, following the goalless draw in Italy, suggests Pep Guardiola’s team is one most others will want to avoid. Player to watch: Lionel Messi Verdict: Still the team to beat in Spain; possible winners.
BAYERN MUNICH Not since they beat Valencia on penalties, in 2001, have Bayern reached the final and though they were runners up in Group A, the manner of their 4-1 win over Juventus after going a goal down was impressive. Player to watch: Anatoliy Tymoshchuk Verdict: Possible dark horses, but no more than the last eight.
BORDEAUX Relatively inexperienced, but expectations in France are high that they could become the first French finalists since Monaco in 2004. The Group A winners are in the knockout phase for the first time. Player to watch: Marouane Chamakh Verdict: Non. Will be lucky to get to the last eight.
CHELSEA Carlo Ancelotti has won it four times, twice as a player and twice in charge of Milan. And his side, so close in the past, believe they are on course for another crack, particularly if their strikers avoid injury. Player to watch: Didier Drogba Verdict: They have the potential to win it and are sure to reach at least the semi-finals.
CSKA MOSCOW The failed drug tests aside, CSKA have shown their strengths, no more so than at Old Trafford where they led 3-1. But Russia’s World Cup demise hints at a fall in standards in the country’s game. Player to watch: Alan Dzagoev Verdict: Some feel they should be out of the competition. That should be resolved in the first knockout stage.
FIORENTINA Liverpool learned to their detriment in Florence how strong the Italians can be, but they remain the poor cousins of Serie A. In Cesare Prandelli they have one of Italy’s longest serving coaches. Player to watch: Adrian Mutu Verdict: Not one of the stronger sides remaining; they could reach the last eight but are unlikely to progress further.
LYON The pressure is on coach Claude Puyel amid high expectations. The victory at Anfield showed their strengths and many believe they could be dark horses, particularly as they have been hard to score against. Player to watch: Lisandro Verdict: Quarter-finalists and, possibly, the last four.
INTER MILAN Inter took until last night to qualify for the final 32, having drawn their first three games in the group, but with Jose Mourinho in charge anything can happen. Player to watch: Samuel Eto'o Verdict: The Champions League is Inter’s mission but are they good enough? Last eight.
MANCHESTER UNITED Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 14 Champions League away matches, discounting the 2008 and 2009 finals, at neutral venues. Player to watch: Wayne Rooney Verdict: At least the semi-finals and very possibly a third successive final.
OLYMPIACOS Their energetic fans will believe they can go finally conquer Europe, particularly with Zico in charge, but while they are on course for a sixth successive Greek title, few outside the country expect them to go further. Player to watch: Antonios Nikopolidis Verdict: No chance, out at the next hurdle.
PORTO The 2004 winners got to the last eight last season, losing to Manchester United, and their consistency suggests they will be a side to be avoided in the first knockout stage. Player to watch: Raul Meireles Verdict: Could repeat last season’s quarter-finals.
REAL MADRID Nothing short of success in Europe will be tolerated after the remarkable expenditure, and a tenth success remains the aim after winning their group. Given the final is in Madrid only adds to the pressure. Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Verdict: Semi-finals certain, and potential winners.
SEVILLA The Spaniards were through before last night’s tie in Spain but injuries need to improve if they are to progress in the New Year. They failed to get this far last year, having won the Uefa Cup in 2006 and 2007. Player to watch: Luis Fabiano Verdict: Could be worth avoiding in the first knockout stage, but unlikely to get past the last eight.
STUTTGART Christian Gross, once of Spurs, is the new coach, replacing Markus Babbel on Sunday, and he has inherited a side that qualified for the last 16 on Wednesday. They took five games to get their first win – at Rangers. Player to watch: Thomas Hitzlsperger Verdict: Too much for Gross; out at the first hurdle.
The Champions League draw will see the winners from one group facing the runners-up from another group, with the runners-up playing the first leg at home. The winners and runners-up of the same group cannot be drawn against each other. And clubs from the same association must not been drawn against each other, so Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will be kept apart.
The draws for the quarter-final and semi-finals is also in Nyon, on March 19, 2010.
DATES: Feb 16/17: First knockout round, first leg. Feb 23/24: second leg. Mar 9/10: second knockout round, first leg. Mar 16/17: second leg. Mar 20/31: quarter-finals, first leg. Apr 6/7: quarter-finals, second leg. Apr 20/21: semi-finals, first leg. Apr 27/28: semi-finals, second leg. May 22: final (Madrid). so people - which team would you prefer your favourite clubs meets? im a gooner and i wld prefer the RED n WHITE army play a team from Italy (AC Milan) or Germany (Stuggart)! cheers! Gonners 1800 |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by ogazi007(m): 3:49pm On Dec 10, 2009 |
Barca will make history.we are retaining the trophy. |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by khanye(m): 4:38pm On Dec 10, 2009 |
BARCELONA The reigning champions took until matchday six to qualify but the 2-0 win over Inter Milan, following the goalless draw in Italy, suggests Pep Guardiola’s team is one most others will want to avoid. Player to watch: Lionel Messi Verdict: Still the team to beat in Spain; possible winners |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by Borat1: 7:28pm On Dec 10, 2009 |
Its always cool to qualify as group leaders. . . Its 'madness' wanting to meet Barca now i have to admit |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by eyoniggar(m): 1:27am On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by abrahym(m): 8:37am On Dec 11, 2009 |
i see manutd playing lyon or intermilan, |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 9:25am On Dec 11, 2009 |
the good thing is the all the EPL teams will be seeded so that can not play either Madrid or Barca in the second round! something tells me that Mourinho may play his former team - Chelsea |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by eyoniggar(m): 11:23am On Dec 11, 2009 |
allboyz:
the good thing is the all the EPL teams will be seeded so that can not play either Madrid or Barca in the second round!
something tells me that Mourinho may play his former team - Chelsea
Bro lets wait and see on the 18th. I believe chelsea will be drawn with a weaker team. |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by dyabman(m): 12:55pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Chelsea Vs Olympiakos. |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 8:38pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
UTD fans said they also wanted Olympiakos - i hope no EPL teams gets it - that's a bonus |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by Borat1: 9:53pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Chelsea vs Olympiakos Man Utd vs AC Milan Arsenal vs Stuttgart. . . |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by eyoniggar(m): 9:36am On Dec 12, 2009 |
Why are u guys hoping for a weaker team? |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 12:05pm On Dec 14, 2009 |
@eyo - dem want a-wuf!!! |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by dayokanu(m): 3:41pm On Dec 14, 2009 |
Who no like Awoof? I want a weaker team. Give me Man Utd or Fiorentina |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by edoyad(m): 3:54pm On Dec 14, 2009 |
Man U na your idea of weaker team ba dayo ? Dont be surprised when you get your wish |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 4:30pm On Dec 17, 2009 |
Teams and Telegraph verdict:The draw for the Champions League knockout phase takes place on Friday (11.00 GMT) with three Premier League clubs - Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal - all going into the pot. Follow it live on Telegraph.co.uk.
How the draw works: The Champions League second round will see the winners from one group facing the runners-up from another, with the runners-up playing the first leg at home. The winners and runners-up of the same group cannot be drawn against each other. And clubs from the same association must not been drawn against each other, so Arsenal, Chelsea and United will be kept apart.
Who the Premier League teams can face: Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all won their respective groups. They can be drawn against any of Bayern Munich, CSKA Moscow, AC Milan, FC Porto, Lyon, Inter Milan, Stuttgart and Olympiakos.
The latest odds: Barcelona and Chelsea are 7/2 joint favourites to win the Champions League ahead of the knockout stage draw, according to Ladbrokes. Manchester United are 7/1 to reclaim the title they last won in 2008, with Arsenal available at 9/1. The Premier League is 6/4 - the same price as La Liga - to supply the eventual winner.
Barcelona 7/2, Chelsea 7/2, Real Madrid 11/2, Manchester Utd 7/1, Arsenal 9/1, Inter 12/1, Sevilla 16/1, Bayern Munich 18/1, Lyon 22/1, Milan 22/1, Bordeaux 25/1, Fiorentina 33/1, Porto 40/1, CSKA Moscow 50/1, Stuttgart 50/1, Olympiacos 80/1.
The remaining key Champions League dates: Feb 16/17: First knockout round, first leg Feb 23/24: second leg Mar 9/10: second knockout round, first leg Mar 16/17: second leg Mar 20/31: quarter-finals, first leg Apr 6/7: quarter-finals, second leg Apr 20/21: semi-finals, first leg Apr 27/28: semi-finals, second leg May 22: final (Madrid)
Teams and Telegraph verdict:
AC Milan Milan qualified thanks to Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in Zurich, as Group C runners-up behind Real Madrid. Their passage was sometimes nervous but the seven-times winners will be one of the teams to beat. Player to watch: Ronaldinho Verdict: Possible quarter-finalists.
Arsenal As usual, Arsenal had few problems in reaching the knockout stages following the controversial qualifying victory over Celtic. Injuries, particularly the absence of Robin van Persie, continue to threaten the possibility of a second final in four years. Player to watch: Andrei Arshavin Verdict: Depending on draw, may struggle to make last eight.
Barcelona The reigning champions took until matchday six to qualify but the 2-0 win over Inter Milan, following the goalless draw in Italy, suggests Pep Guardiola’s team is one most others will want to avoid. Player to watch: Lionel Messi Verdict: Still the team to beat in Spain; possible winners.
Bayern Munich Not since they beat Valencia on penalties, in 2001, have Bayern reached the final and though they were runners up in Group A, the manner of their 4-1 win over Juventus after going a goal down was impressive. Player to watch: Anatoliy Tymoshchuk Verdict: Possible dark horses, but no more than the last eight.
Bordeaux Relatively inexperienced, but expectations in France are high that they could become the first French finalists since Monaco in 2004. The Group A winners are in the knockout phase for the first time. Player to watch: Marouane Chamakh Verdict: Non. Will be lucky to get to the last eight.
Chelsea Carlo Ancelotti has won it four times, twice as a player and twice in charge of Milan. And his side, so close in the past, believe they are on course for another crack, particularly if their strikers avoid injury. Player to watch: Didier Drogba Verdict: They have the potential to win it and are sure to reach at least the semi-finals.
CSKA Moscow The failed drug tests aside, CSKA have shown their strengths, no more so than at Old Trafford where they led 3-1. But Russia’s World Cup demise hints at a fall in standards in the country’s game. Player to watch: Alan Dzagoev Verdict: Some feel they should be out of the competition. That should be resolved in the first knockout stage.
Fiorentina Liverpool learned to their detriment in Florence how strong the Italians can be, but they remain the poor cousins of Serie A. In Cesare Prandelli they have one of Italy’s longest serving coaches. Player to watch: Adrian Mutu Verdict: Not one of the stronger sides remaining; they could reach the last eight but are unlikely to progress further.
Lyon The pressure is on coach Claude Puyel amid high expectations. The victory at Anfield showed their strengths and many believe they could be dark horses, particularly as they have been hard to score against. Player to watch: Lisandro Verdict: Quarter-finalists and, possibly, the last four.
Inter Milan Inter took until last night to qualify for the final 32, having drawn their first three games in the group, but with Jose Mourinho in charge anything can happen. Player to watch: Samuel Eto'o Verdict: The Champions League is Inter’s mission but are they good enough? Last eight.
Manchester United Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 14 Champions League away matches, discounting the 2008 and 2009 finals, at neutral venues. Player to watch: Wayne Rooney Verdict: At least the semi-finals and very possibly a third successive final.
Olympiacos Their energetic fans will believe they can go finally conquer Europe, particularly with Zico in charge, but while they are on course for a sixth successive Greek title, few outside the country expect them to go further. Player to watch: Antonios Nikopolidis Verdict: No chance, out at the next hurdle.
Porto The 2004 winners got to the last eight last season, losing to Manchester United, and their consistency suggests they will be a side to be avoided in the first knockout stage. Player to watch: Raul Meireles Verdict: Could repeat last season’s quarter-finals.
Real Madrid Nothing short of success in Europe will be tolerated after the remarkable expenditure, and a tenth success remains the aim after winning their group. Given the final is in Madrid only adds to the pressure. Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Verdict: Semi-finals certain, and potential winners.
Sevilla The Spaniards were through before last night’s tie in Spain but injuries need to improve if they are to progress in the New Year. They failed to get this far last year, having won the Uefa Cup in 2006 and 2007. Player to watch: Luis Fabiano Verdict: Could be worth avoiding in the first knockout stage, but unlikely to get past the last eight.
Stuttgart Christian Gross, once of Spurs, is the new coach, replacing Markus Babbel on Sunday, and he has inherited a side that qualified for the last 16 on Wednesday. They took five games to get their first win - at Rangers. Player to watch: Thomas Hitzlsperger Verdict: Too much for Gross; out at the first hurdle. |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by A40(m): 5:12pm On Dec 17, 2009 |
I have a sneaky feeling Chelsea would be drawn with Inter. These UCL people love drama
As a Gunner all i want for Christmas is VFB Stuttgart it would be fun to use Jens Lehmann for target practice and watch him concede a few cheap goals too. I would also love to see Hleb vs Clichy |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by scantee(m): 6:53pm On Dec 17, 2009 |
As a Barca fan. we need strongest team to be draw with. i dont pray for weak team we can beat any team black and blue.
UP FCB |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by allboyz(m): 7:32pm On Dec 17, 2009 |
scantee:
As a Barca fan. we need strongest team to be draw with. i dont pray for weak team we can beat any team black and blue.
UP FCB
will like to see a Barca Vz ARS final in Madrid |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by scantee(m): 10:05am On Dec 18, 2009 |
allboyz:
will like to see a Barca Vz ARS final in Madrid
hahaha i will love to see that. that simple means free bonus for Barca |
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Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by khanye(m): 11:50am On Dec 18, 2009 |
Today is d Day! |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by jalether(m): 12:07pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
I hope we avoid Barcelona, sevilla and real madrid, any other team is a sure a$$ whooping but then again they qualified as group winners so no shakes |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by HNIC(m): 12:11pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
It will be interesting if it is ~manure vs milan. . . . .BEcks gets his wish ~Chelsea vs Inter . . . . Return of the Special One ~Arsenal vs Stutgart. . . . Mad Jens and Hleb return to the Emirates |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by kaypumpin2(m): 12:20pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
Barca vs Stuttgart Olympiacos vs Bourdeux----------------WTF Chelsea vs Inter--------------------That's more like it Fiorentina vs Bayern--------------Great one CSKA MOSCOW v SEVILLA.-----------duh LYON v REAL MADRID ARSENAL v PORTO Man U vs AC Milan------------Becky gets his wish HNIC,you are right with 2 of the fixtures.We will qualify if we can beat Porto well at the Groove and stop them from scoring.Let's hope most of the lads are back by then. Plus i see all 3 English teams beating their opponents. |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by Nobody: 12:21pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
What nonsense.
Inter vs Chelsea.
I'm not liking this |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by HNIC(m): 12:23pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
Dayo gets Florentina |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by jalether(m): 12:24pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
This draw get as he be |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by HNIC(m): 12:25pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
Fixed!!!!!!!!! Manure vs AC Inter vs Chelsea |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by jalether(m): 12:26pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
HNIC:
Dayo gets Florentina
apparently he got his wish, meanwhile beckham vs scummies and mourinho vs chelsea should be interesting |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by HNIC(m): 12:28pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
AC Milan v MAN UTD
Porto v ARSENAL
Lyon v Real Madrid
CSKA Moscow v Sevilla
Bayern Munich v Fiorentina
Inter Milan v CHELSEA
Olympiakos v Bordeaux
Stuttgart v Barcelona |
Re: UEFA CL Second Round Draws OUT!!!!! by jalether(m): 12:30pm On Dec 18, 2009 |
Barca, Real madrid, sevilla and prob arsenal got the best deal |