The biggest game in Europe has come around again.
The UEFA Champions League Final was played earlier today between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. It was devastating last year for Bayern Muncih as they lost the UCL Final in penalties in their home stadium. This year was redemption.
Mario Mandzukic scored in the 60' to give Munich a 1-0 lead. Dortmund would rebound, however, with a penalty kick in 68' which was scored Ilkay Gundogan to tie the game. The game continued on and just when it looked like extras were needed to be played, Arjen Robben, through an assisted pass from Ribery, scored in the 89' for the game winner. It was too late for Dortmund to recover. Bayern Munich wins 2-1 and takes the European Champions Cup.
Fitting it was that Arjen Robben scored the goal who had missed a penalty kick in last year's UCL Final that would've most likely won the match for Munich. It was ultimate redemption for him as Robben secures the 5th UCL Title for Bayern Munich, first since 2001.
Congrats to Bayern as I hope they enjoy a great night in London and then some partying back home.
P.S. Only 388 days till the World Cup.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
2013 UCL Final Set: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich
It's going to be an all German final in Wembley.
After both Bundesliga clubs managed to wallop their opponents in their respective first legs, they managed to hold each one of them off in leg 2.
Borussia Dortmund managed to survive Real Madrid's comeback attempt at the Bernabeu as Real took the leg 2-0. They still fell short as Dortmund advances on a 4-3 aggregate score.
As for Bayern Munich, they crushed the Messi-less Barcelona at their own home stadium of Camp Nou 3-0 making their aggregate victory 7-0.
It will be Borussia Dortmund taking on rival Bayern Munich for the Champions Cup.
Dortmund has only been to the UCL Final once back in 1997 when they defeated Juventus for their only Champions Cup title. Bayern Munich just went to the Champions League Final last year losing in penalties in their own home stadium of Allianz Arena to Chelsea. The last time that Munich has won the Champions Cup was in 2001 when they defeated Valencia in penalties (ironically enough).
As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, these top clubs will always have next year. That's the benefit of being a powerhouse. Though Real Madrid might have a lesser chance with hints and rumors that Jose Mourinho will not be their manager next season. The Mourinho era in Madrid hasn't been a pretty one but at least some silverware was won.
May 25th is the UCL Final. I need to get some Brats.
P.S. Comeback to Chelsea, Mourinho. The two Manchester clubs are killing us.
After both Bundesliga clubs managed to wallop their opponents in their respective first legs, they managed to hold each one of them off in leg 2.
Borussia Dortmund managed to survive Real Madrid's comeback attempt at the Bernabeu as Real took the leg 2-0. They still fell short as Dortmund advances on a 4-3 aggregate score.
As for Bayern Munich, they crushed the Messi-less Barcelona at their own home stadium of Camp Nou 3-0 making their aggregate victory 7-0.
It will be Borussia Dortmund taking on rival Bayern Munich for the Champions Cup.
Dortmund has only been to the UCL Final once back in 1997 when they defeated Juventus for their only Champions Cup title. Bayern Munich just went to the Champions League Final last year losing in penalties in their own home stadium of Allianz Arena to Chelsea. The last time that Munich has won the Champions Cup was in 2001 when they defeated Valencia in penalties (ironically enough).
As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, these top clubs will always have next year. That's the benefit of being a powerhouse. Though Real Madrid might have a lesser chance with hints and rumors that Jose Mourinho will not be their manager next season. The Mourinho era in Madrid hasn't been a pretty one but at least some silverware was won.
May 25th is the UCL Final. I need to get some Brats.
P.S. Comeback to Chelsea, Mourinho. The two Manchester clubs are killing us.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Corinthians Beats Chelsea to Win Club World Cup
After 5 straight seasons where the UEFA Champions Cup winners won the Club World Cup, it's Corinthians of Brazil that breaks that streak... against Chelsea FC of course.
Chelsea's impressive run through the UCL last season didn't seem to carry over to Japan. Corinthians managed to defeat the blues 1-0 off a heading goal in the 69th minute by Peruvian Striker Paolo Guerrero. Chelsea tried to equalize late in the game and Fernando Torres appeared to have it until he was called offsides.
Chelsea's season woes continue as all they have left to basically play for is the Premier League and hope they make into the UCL next year. That sole objective will most likely determine whether or not Rafael Benetiz will be the manager next year. Heck, the way Roman Abramovich handles managers, Benetiz might not make it back to London.
Either way, congrats to Corinthians for beating the blues and winning the World Title. It might not be as prestigious as the Champions Cup but it is in name.
Chelsea's impressive run through the UCL last season didn't seem to carry over to Japan. Corinthians managed to defeat the blues 1-0 off a heading goal in the 69th minute by Peruvian Striker Paolo Guerrero. Chelsea tried to equalize late in the game and Fernando Torres appeared to have it until he was called offsides.
Chelsea's season woes continue as all they have left to basically play for is the Premier League and hope they make into the UCL next year. That sole objective will most likely determine whether or not Rafael Benetiz will be the manager next year. Heck, the way Roman Abramovich handles managers, Benetiz might not make it back to London.
Either way, congrats to Corinthians for beating the blues and winning the World Title. It might not be as prestigious as the Champions Cup but it is in name.
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