First knockout round of the Champions League

The Champions League reaches its crucial phase: the playoffs over two legs. Since a few years ago removed the second group stage, this round has been a martyr for Real Madrid, who faces a Liverpool, who already spoil their party in 1981 to win the final.

Real Madrid's match will be played on Tuesday, the only Spanish team that makes that day. With a burst Bernabeu, Real Madrid will try to get a result at Liverpool for Rafa Benitez and Fernando Torres. Moreover, it is possible that on the pitch, there are more Spanish players at Liverpool for Real Madrid. That day also played for Sporting in Portugal against Bayern Munich, the Chelsea against Arsenal against Juventus and Roma.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday will be the key day for the Spanish side, as they play their remaining three matches that day. This is the case of FC Barcelona, the only Spanish side to play around at home against Olympique Lyon, a team that should not cause major problems to possibly better Barcelona history (but bearing a two-game losing streak). Villarreal will aim for a result something loose to not spend too badly during his visit to Greece against Panathinaikos, and Atletico Madrid is still living his return to the continental showpiece event: play against Porto, who won the Champions League in 2005 .

The final match was a European classic, garnished because each of the sets currently leading their league, with certain advantage over his closest pursuers: Inter Milan - Manchester United.

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