Latinos in the Champions League: Group B

Continue with this series that examines Latin Americans who participate in the most prestigious competition worldwide. This time, he plays under the magnifying glass to see the members of group C, consisting of two historical (AC Milan and Real Madrid), an uncomfortable neighbor (Olympique Marseille), and one of the modest competition (FC Zurich). Come to analysis.

AC Milan

The Italian team tastes Amazon in their ranks. He who raises his hand to become the new standard is Alexandre Pato. The attacker only 20 years for career points with rossonera shirt. Another that stands out is Ronaldinho, who despite his plummeting, is the figure of greatest impact. The former world player of the much treasured football in their boots, but its contribution is negligible because of his bad attitude. Two Brazilians complete the picture. In goal is the giant Dida, is awaiting veteran goalkeeper on the bench, and defender Thiago Silva, who was part of the selected youth who won the bronze medal in Beijing 2008.

Real Madrid

The merengue squad will hunt trophy led by Brazilian star Kaka, fresh off in Madrid. The midfielder is one of the most expensive summer signings, and be responsible for uniting the efforts of a team full of stars. Another Amazon is at the White House is Marcelo, who plays at left offensive with an alarming nonchalance. Three-class Argentines staff complement. In the defense is Ezequiel Garay, central returning home after spending last season on loan with Racing Santander. In the containment Fernando Gago sent midfielder equally praised and criticized. In closing, on the axis of attack is Gonzalo HIGUIA, an attacker who earns underestimated his post (despite the technicians) based on pure effectiveness.

Olympique Marseille

The French club's Latin American referent will be the Argentine Lucho Gonzalez. Proviniente of Oporto, the Commander will be responsible for the distribution of balls. Another highlight is Argentine defender Gabriel Heinze, central fresh off albiceleste selection of Real Madrid. Three players from Brazil underpin the team from Marseille goalkeeper Elinton Andrade, who also holds Portuguese citizenship; defender Vitorino Hilton, a veteran who plays in central and striker Brandão, who reached the French organization after playing for seven years with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.

FC Zurich

The Swiss is a picture frame that virtually no Latinos. The exception to mark the Peruvian Andres Vasquez, left steering wheel which also has Swedish citizenship. Vazquez has not decided what play selection, since it has participated with the U-21 Sweden in some games and although he claimed to want to play with the absolute Inca rejected a call for a friendly against Costa Rica in March 2009. Another curious case is Alexandre Alphonse, French footballer who plays for the national team Guadalupe Island, bracket not recognized by FIFA but by Concacaf, so it has played the Gold Cup

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