February 13th - UEFA Champions League

I should have got this out earlier but I guess it’s better late than never. The first week of UEFA Champions league has come to a close. Interesting to note how in all matches this week the favorites have the advantage going into the second leg in three weeks time. 

In the two games on Tuesday, the visiting teams Juventus (Italy) and Paris Saint Germain (France) are leading their respective opponents. Juventus has a commanding 3-0 lead over Celtic (Scotland) while Paris S.G. will take a 2-1 lead back to France after defeating Valencia (Spain). 

The only down side for Paris S.G. supporters was the straight red by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The red card will keep him out for the return leg. 

Yesterday, Real Madrid (Spain) and Manchester United (England) took centre stage. While in Ukraine, the other game featured Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) and Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

Yesterday, both games ended in draws. In Madrid, Manchester United and Real Madrid played to a 1-1 draw. In the other game, Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund traded chances and the game ended in a 2-2 tie. 

However, a tie in the UEFA Champions League is a success for the road team. Especially in Borussia Dortmund's case where they scored two percuss away goals. If the teams are still tied at the end of the second leg then the "away goals" is the tiebreaker. 

Therefore, all four favorites in the Champions League this week were successful. Tomorrow, the Europa League is the centre of attention. The next UEFA Champions League match day is next Tuesday when the remaining eight teams will take to the pitch.