Arthur's Football Comments: Champions League 2012-13: The week before the semifinals

April 27, 2013

Champions League 2012-13: The week before the semifinals


Before the Spanish teams had to be humiliated in Germany, they took three points in their matches against their domestic league opponents. First it was Barcelona that won against Levante, scoring the only goal only 5 minutes before the final whistle, and then Real scored three to Betis, conceding only one. The teams need to play away matches this Saturday: Barcelona will travel to Bilbao, while Real will take part in the Madrid derby, where a win will theoretically secure them the second place, while a loss will let Atletico earn the same amount of points as Mourinho’s side. Barcelona may already clinch the league title this Saturday. They need maximum 6 points in 6 matches, but a win followed by Real’s loss will bring them the gold medals. 

Bayern crashed the Hannover defense last weekend scoring 6 goals. There are 4 matches left in the tournament and the Munich team has already secured the champion’s title, but Jupp Heynckes can not get enough. They will need to host Freiburg on Saturday. Borussia will visit Fortuna Eintracht. 

ClubLast MatchesNext matchPosition in the domestic league
FC Barcelona (Spain)20.04 Levante (H) 1-0
23.04 Bayern (A) 0-4
27.04 Athletic (A)1
Real Madrid (Spain)20.04 Betis (H) 3-1
24.04 Borussia D. (A) 1-4
27.04 Atletico (A)2
Bayern (Germany)20.04 Hannover (A) 6-1
23.04 Barcelona (H) 4-0
27.04 Freiburg (H)1
Borussia D. (Germany)20.04 Mainz (H) 2-0
24.04 Real Madrid (H) 4-1
27.04 Fortuna (A)2

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