This year's UEFA Champions League Remaining will likely be held on the Allianz Enviornment in Munich, Germany on the 19th of Might, 2012.
There are plenty of teams who nonetheless have excessive hopes of lifting the trophy in Might, however it's troublesome to look previous the would possibly of F.C. Barcelona. Barcelona have gained the Champions League twice out of the final 3 years. They gained the trophy in 2009 after beating Manchester United in the Last and defeated the identical club 3-1 in last yr's edition of the final that was held at Wembley. Their workforce, lead by the brilliant Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta, will be the one to be careful for if they will preserve their present form.
Nonetheless, it is important to notice some historic information in regards to the Champions League. Nobody has managed to defend the Champions League ever because it was renamed from the outdated European Cup. Many improbable teams have tried this but have failed. The closest any crew got here was Manchester United who reached the final in 2009 after successful it in 2008. Barcelona themselves fell at the semi remaining stage in 2010 after their 2009 victory. So it will take something special and historic from Barcelona to carry the trophy again.
Different teams which have the required high quality to go all the way are Actual Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and AC Milan. These are the traditional European powerhouses of the previous couple of years. Despite the fact that they've never received this competitors, Chelsea have been in the latter levels each time over the past 4 or 5 seasons. AC Milan have won this competition a file SEVEN times. They've struggled over the past few years, but look near their sensible greatest now. With the likes of Ibrahimovic, Pato, and Robinho in their side they can be a match for anyone on their day.
Bayern Munich will even hope to put in a robust showing in the course of the latter stages of this competition. The final is being held of their dwelling stadium and they want nothing better than to compete for the trophy in entrance of their residence fans. One other fascinating reality to note is that no workforce has even appeared in the Champions League closing when it has been held of their home stadium. Bayern would make history in the event that they progress to the final.
Arguably the greatest problem to Barcelona's assumed European dominance will come from their arch rivals Real Madrid. Managed by Jose Mourinho, Madrid have made great slides in two seasons. After having failed to get previous the final sixteen for 5 consecutive seasons, Mourinho led his males to the semi finals final season where they were defeated by Barcelona.
The 2 games were not with out controversy, with Madrid having men despatched off and Mourinho claiming that UEFA needed Barcelona to progress. While he might not be essentially the most gracious loser, Mourinho certainly is aware of the way to create a profitable team.
He received the Copa Del Ray ultimate towards Barcelona final season and his workforce sit a high of La Liga and have a lead of seven points against their greatest rivals. It might be Mourinho's best achievement if he may topple Barcelona within the Champions League and produce a TENTH European Cup/Champions League to Real Madrid.
All in all this promises to be a terrific Champions League season. The knockout phases start in late February and all the groups must be at their finest if they hope to remain within the hunt for the trophy.
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