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AC Milan v Real Madrid & more

November 3rd 2010 12:17

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Tonight brings eight more Champions League matches for us to enjoy, and for me there is no doubting which game I am most excited about. A fortnight ago at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid were too strong for AC Milan, and were out of sight at 2-0 inside quarter of an hour. Tonight at the San Siro, it could be a different story. As a football fan, it is hard not to be excited at the prospect of seeing Robinho, Ronaldinho, Seedorf, Ibrahimovic, Pato, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Higuain, Di Maria and Benzema on the same pitch. It's a shame Kaka's injury means he can't join the party too. I fancy it will be a close encounter, possibly ending in a draw. But as a neutral, I am just hoping for goals, and plenty of class!

The other game in Group G, sees a fantastic opportunity for Ajax, away against pointless Auxerre. Despite everyone expecting the group's two heavyweights to comfortably progress, Ajax are level with AC on four points, and a win tonight could put them in a great position. Group E meanwhile is brilliantly set up for tonight. Bayern Munich travel to Cluj with a 100% record on 9 points. The other three teams all have 3 points, and Basel host Roma. I really can't call either of the games in that group tonight, and who makes it to the last 16 really could go right to the last kick of match day 6.

After romping past Shakhtar 5-1 at the Emirates, tonight Arsenal face a tricky trip to the Ukraine in Group H. They will also be without inspirational leader Cesc Fabregas. The Gunners could be the first team into the last 16, with victory guranteeing their progress tonight, and a draw may even be enough. Partizan host Braga in the group's other game, in a must win clash for both teams. This is more likely to determine the 3rd placed team, and who will enter the Europa League.

Finally in Group F, Chelsea could also make the first knock out round tonight, by beating Spartak Moscow at Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti's men did the hard bit, winning in Russia a fortnight ago, now tonight they have to finish the job. Didier Drogba is available in this competition for the first time this season, but 7-goal Florent Malouda is missing through injury. Identically set up to Arsenal's group, the bottom two Marseille and Zilina, meet in a game which will see at least one of them eliminated from the competition tonight.

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Comment by Joe Soriano

November 3rd 2010 15:09

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On Bayern's perfection, they have been really bad. They have relied on the Schwein to bail them out on numerous occasions. Cluj gave them a scare last game. I believe that Real will tear up AC. I think AC's Ibra strategy is very poor and Carvalho can handle him well. I don't think that AC have a plausible answer for Ozil and CR7. I think Basel will squash Roma and Arsenal will just pull it out. Rosicky is talented enough. Marseille and Chelsea will most likely tie, although Chelsea can get a win. I feel that the win would be an unconvincing one.

Comment by Champions League Watch

November 3rd 2010 15:59

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I agree alot with Joe. I see Real will win easily with Ronaldo scoring twice. Chelsea and Arsenal will get wins an advance while Bayern hasn't looked good look for them to stay perfect also.

Comment by Matt Saltmer

November 3rd 2010 16:07

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I love night's like this with a bunch of fixtures which really strike up debate! I know where both of you are coming from, but definitely don't think Real Madrid will have it easy against AC, very experienced team and a lot of talent! Bayern could well struggle tonight, Cluj are very underrated and i fancy Roma to end up bottom of the group! Guess we'll have to wait and see but cheers for the feed back guys!

Comment by yulius hermanto

November 3rd 2010 16:09

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I think it would be a great match between Real vs Milan if they play more open and aggressive.
Real madrid has better odds, since real has more complete players in all positions, compare to milan.

Comment by Matt Saltmer

November 3rd 2010 20:24

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Well nearly half time and we're all sort of right about ac v real game. Real Madrid have dominated, but still goalless!! Terrible dive by Ronaldo biggest talking point so far!