An unbelievable game at the Allianz Arena last night saw FC Bayern Munchen exit the Champions League in dramatic fashion as Inter scored in the last few minutes to seal a 2-3 victory. Samuel Eto'o must now surely be considered as not only the best African player of all time, but one of the best strikers the world has ever seen. 108 goals in 145 for Barcelona, 19 goals in 26 in Serie A this year and a whole host of vitally important and sensational goals on the biggest stage. He expertly lead the line last night with superb approach play from Goran Pandev and the uber-talented Wesley Sneijder. Inter could now very seriously be considered a threat for the trophy this year, although it is seemingly Barcelona's to lose. Bayern Munchen can take nothing from this with disastrous league form coinciding with this exit, and Van Gaal is on borrowed time. Inter, who have gaping defensive deficiencies with two extremely attack-minded full-backs in Maicon and Nagatomo, could easily be exploited at the back. Such is the lack of quality across the board in European football right now, there is a distinct chance that this might never be an issue. It will be an interesting night for Jose Mourinho tonight, should Real Madrid lose a tightly poised tie with Lyon at the Bernabeu he will surely leave Los Galacticos a failure. That would make for an interesting fallout and entertaining interviews. I still see Real qualifying however, and joining Inter in the second-tier of favourites behind Barcelona. I don't think Manchester United are good enough personally, but I wouldn't write them off due to their home form and their determination replacing the quality they once had. For some reason, particularly giving Ancelotti's experience and the potential of Torres, I think Chelsea might have a chance this year too. Ancelotti's Milan sides never performed in the league and were always capable in Europe, perhaps this is the case with Chelsea who still have a powerful roster of players, a yet un-tapped resource of goals in Torres and as stated previously, the lack of quality in Europe right now could benefit them to reaching that elusive Champions League trophy.
I love the Maicon. He is so heroic. He is also big and black. Whats there not to like? He is like a Brazilian Terry Crews.
ReplyDeleteI can't see anyone who has ever had anything to do with the Inter Milan squad over the last two years being welcomed with open arms at FC Hollywood. Two years running. It's a shame. Been a great week for Italian sport.