Lisandro Lopez picked up a brace during Lyon's big home win against their French rivals Bordeaux. Michel Bastos also scored for Lyon. Marouane Chamakh scored the loan goal for the visitors.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Poppa's Picks: Champions League Edition
Bordeaux travel east to Lyon in the first leg of the "Bataille de France." Bordeaux have been in exceptional form, sitting atop the leaderboard domestically. However Ligue 1 is officially the hottest race in Europe with just 3 points separating the top 6 teams. Marseille has recently brought down both these powerhouses, eliminating Bordeaux from the League Cup last week and stripping Lyon of some much needed points. Look for Lyon to try and capitalize at home, with a lot of attacking play. Bordeaux won't score away. 1-0 Lyon. Bafetimbe Gomis or Lisandro will score.
Bayern Munich X Manchester United - Tuesday 2:45PM ET
Rooney and company will be relishing the opportunity to return to England with an advantage. This Manchester team has a chip on its shoulder after being written off with no Cristiano. They proved this in the last fixture by destroying AC Milan 7-2 on aggregate. Not to mention a dominate 4-0 win this weekend domestically. Bayern is still looking for someone to really step up in the Champions League. Their top scorer is Arjen Robben in the competition with just 2 goals. Bayern are also coming off a major loss to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, losing their first place standing. Robben and the Germans will get a decent result in Munich 1-1. Nani scores for Man United.
Arsenal X Barcelona - Wednesday 2:45PM ET
Forward Nicklas Bendtner has recently stated, "Messi can be stopped." I beg to differ...Arsene Wenger has already expressed concern over the upcoming tie, and little Arshavin has said the Gunners aren't good enough to challenge Chelsea and Manchester for the title. Meanwhile Barce seem very focused, and a visit to London shouldn't ruffle their feathers all that much (unless you're Thiery Henry). Andres Iniesta has already ruled himself out for the match, but I think the Spanish side will still come away with the victory 2-1 over Arsenal. Messi, Arshavin, Xavi the scorers.
Inter Milan X CSKA Moscow - Wednesday 2:45PM ET
Inter were dazzled by Roma over the weekend, but that shouldn't hurt their confidence all that much. After eliminating a strong Chelsea, Mourinho's side seem to have the formula down in the late stages of the competition. With the Russian League just getting underway earlier this month, CSKA are fresh enough to challenge the Italians. They've won 2 and drawn once thus far domestically. But a lack of recent competition may hurt their chances. Inter will take their home leg 2-0 in the Guiseppe Meazza. Two for Cameroonian international Samuel Eto'o.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Poppa's Picks: Champions League Edition
Olympiakos X Bordeaux - Tuesday 2:45PM ET
The French Ligue leaders hit up Greece for their first leg in the Round of 16. The hosts are also contending for domestic supremacy, sitting just two points behind Panathinakos. Bordeaux are not in their best form winning only 2 of their last 5 matches in the French League and Cup. Olympiakos on the otherhand are coming off of 3 consecutive victories, followed by a draw. However, I'm going to say a 1-1 draw here, a good result for Laurent Blanc's crew to head back west with.
Stuttgart X Barcelona - Tuesday 2:45PM ET
Pep has called for his side to step it up for the match at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Pssh ya Pep, first place in Spain with 27 total wins in this seasons' competitions just ain't cutting it. Barce knocked Stuttgart out of the CL back in '07-'08. The Germans are just not in form this season sitting midtable in the Bundesliga. But you never know, teams can step it up for big games. Having said that, I'm going to give Barcelona an away victory here 2-0. Expect little Leo Messi to put one away for the Blaugrana.
Wednesday's Games
CSKA Moscow X Sevilla - Wednesday 2:45PM ET
Brrrr Russia...The Spaniards are coming off a big win against Mallorca, as they push forward to try and secure another spot in Europe next season. Moscow's Milos Krasic leads all socrers of the match day with 4 Champions League goals this season. The Russians have to take advantage and make a run this year as they most likely won't see Champions League competition in the '10-'11 season. Look to see CSKA hold Luis Fabiano and company to a 1-1 draw. I heard if they get a good result, Roman Abramovich will give them each a case of potato vodka...Russians love vodka.
Inter Milan X Chelsea - Wednesday 2:45PM ET
Perhaps the most hyped matchup of this round sees Carlo Ancelotti returning to the San Siro to take on the Special One and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The Londoners are arriving in Italy after a weekend win over Wolverhampton, and Frankie Lampard has been cleared to play tomorrow. Ancelotti joked that the country (Italy) will be cheering on the Blues on Wednesday night. I am not so sure its much of a joke as hated as Inter is domestically. Inter are a very physical side for Italy, but expect Chelsea to beast the Nerazurri and return to Britain up 2-0. One from Lamps, one from Didier Drogba.
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