The UEFA Champions League is down to the nitty gritty-the 2nd leg of the semifinals. Today at 2:45, Barcelona hosts Real Madrid and Real needs to make up a two goal deficit. That game is on Fox Soccer Channel. Can Messi and company be denied a spot in the Wembley Final? I don't think so. Messi had two last week and if Barca gets one today, it is over!
Tomorrow, also at 2:45 and on Fox Soccer, Manchester United hosts Schalke. Man U has a two goal lead, as well! Schalke is not of the same quality as the other three semi-finalists and it will be a mountain to climb......However, Man U may be distracted....due to a 0-1 loss to Arsenal last weekend and a match this Sunday with Chelsea, Man U's huge lead in the English Premier League would be gone if they lose to the Blues. It would be a dead even tie with tie-breaker, goal differential, being very close with only two matches remaining. I don't think that Manchester will be distracted enough to lose a two goal lead but goal number 1 in this game is vitally important to both sides.
Man U's Wayne Rooney has become a complete player and he is a joy to watch in his recessed striker position. When you watch Lionel Messi and Rooney play, please note their unbelievable work rate off the ball on both offense and defense.
Have fun viewing live or using that DVR.
A Manchester United final versus Barcelona in Wembley Stadium in London will be quite a show! We'll see what happens in the next two days!
Charlie Slagle
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