Exciting duel French counter-Spain

Label trial did not reduce atmospheric exciting duel French counter-Spain at the Stade de France, Paris, early day. Therefore, the two teams that carried the ambition differ equally important. France wants to build konfidensi by beating European champions. On the other hand, Spain wanted revenge for the defeat by France in the last 16 of World Cup 2006.

Spain have never won the French in the fight official. History records that, in any place, Les Bleus, nicknamed the French-always successful memecundangi Spain, even in the cage Spain though! Peak, the World Cup four years ago.

According to some penggawa Spain who in the squad World Cup 2006, the defeat was still painful. Because the way the team nicknamed La Furia Roja are in phase the group was assured. Carles Puyol et al swept three victories and only conceded one goal. Uh, in 16 of them directly slaughtered the French 1-3.

"We were a bit unlucky as to lose by them. Therefore, the trial this week is very important to us," said Puyol, as quoted by the Associated Press.

"We always want to fight the French, especially after they get rid of us on the stage the World Cup final. We always have a motivation more if against them," said Fernando Torres, striker Spain.

Seeing the development of both teams after the World Cup 2006, it was France who must be careful. Although the squad is not much changed, Spain is now much different. Since 2007, they only lost once in 49 match in different circumstances. Including, memecundangi France 1-0 in action testing at 6 Feburari 2008.

"Now we only have two days to assemble and prepare themselves to fight this. It would be quite heavy," said Raymond Domenech, coach of France, as reported by USA Today.

Condition of players from both teams also jomplang. Entrenador Spain Vicente del Bosque had little choice players are fit and proper in the squad. Conversely, Domenech troubled by the injury seven columns. Among other things, defender William Gallas, Eric Abidal, and striker Louis Saha.

However, Domenech tried to calm down. "They have every right to hurt or injury. What matters, they soon recover and be ready when the event World Cup begins. At that moment I did not tolerate the injury," he said as quoted by Le Parisien.

As usual, the choice squad Domenech caused controversy. He calls some new face like Hatem Ben Arfa, Benoit Cheyrou, and Mickael Ciani. As a substitute Saha, Domenech chose an attacker Panathinaikos Djibril Cisse. Meanwhile, Patrick Vieira remains abandoned.

"This game is important to look at would be like what our strengths in four months. There is still time for organizing the team and evaluation prior to PD," said Domenech. (na / ca)

Barcelona should feel lucky

Barcelona should feel lucky with the result drawing last 16 of the Champions League. Compared to the other contestants, the defending champions get a relatively lightweight opponents. Namely, VfB Stuttgart are currently ranked ninth in the Bundesliga. Well, early day, Barcelona's first leg lead with a visit to the stable Stuttgart (RCTI live broadcast at 02.10 GMT).

Indeed, after finishing in third place last season, Stuttgart achievements this season sag. Until the end of November, the team was nicknamed Die roten still entrenched in the relegation zone. However, no guarantee that they could be easily defeated.

In contrast, Barca must be careful. Therefore, conditions are far different from Stuttgart, with three months ago. Pavel et al Progebnyak experienced many improvements. That's evidenced by the success they sped into the middle board.

Stuttgart recovery could not be separated from the role of Christian Gross, the club's brand-new coach. Since taking over the seat of Mark's coaching Babylon Stuttgart in December last, he successfully brought major changes. Of a total of nine action led, Stuttgart recorded a seventh victory.

"We are very excited and impatient against one of the best teams in the world," said Gross told Reuters. "In this phase, there is great prestige and prestige at stake. Barca have a greater pressure to maintain the champions, while we were in fact nothing to lose. It's more profitable we are," he continued.

But, konfidensi is not enough to put a halt to Barca. The storm inflicted injury Catalan club had gradually passed. The two pillars that had absent, Xavi and Dani Alves, was recovered and participate in training sessions to practice Monday (22 / 2) morning. Two names in the squad prepared Barca coach Josep Guardiola to Stuttgart.

However, Barca are still missing striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic who relapsed ankle injury. But, without the presence of the Swedish striker was, Barca can still win big. They membekuk Racing Santander 4-0 (20 / 2).

"Injuries are already problematic Ibrahomovic. I do not know if I can take him or not. We have to wait until the last developments," said Josep Guardiola, Barca coach.

Guardiola did not underestimate the host. Although the two meeting in the Champions League group phase 2007/2008 edition and Barca always win. However, Gross painted record in the last three months indicates that Stuttgart is much better.

But, Barca also have the capital. Victory over Racing strengthen the conviction among penggawa Barca. "The victory over Racing gives us confidence Tuesday welcomed the action tomorrow (early days, Red)," said Andres Iniesta, Barca midfielder, told Soccernet.

"We look efficient, dominant, and able to score a goal since the early minutes. Maybe we still lack a bit of determination, but we focus improve in preparation against Stuttgart," he explained.

As defending champion, continued Iniesta, Barca have a stronger motivation than the other teams. They were determined to be the champion two successive times. "Champions League is our favorite tournament. It encourages us to always record good results," stated the best attacking midfielders Primera Liga season was 2009. (na / ca)

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Estimated Players

VfB Stuttgart (4-4-2): 1-Lehmann (g); 27-Celozzi, 5-Tasci, Delpierre-17, 2-Molinaro; 13-Gebhart, 35-Traesch, 32-Kuzmanovic, 23-Hleb; 18 -Cacau, 29-Pogrebnyak

Coach: Christian Gross

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Barcelona (4-3-3): 1-Valdes (g); 5-Puyol, 4-Marquez, 3-Pique, 19-Maxwell; 16-Busquets, 24-Yaya Toure, 8-Iniesta; 10-Messi, 14 -Henry, 17-Pedro

Coach: Josep Guardiola

Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart

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Head to Head

13/12/07 Barcelona v Stuttgart 3-1

03/10/07 Stuttgart v Barcelona 0-2

Bayern Munchen

Bayern Munich opened up opportunities to escape into the Champions League quarter-finals. That 2-1 victory over Bayern learned over Fiorentina yesterday morning. This is his 13th victory in succession Bavaria since December last.

Typically, the number 13 synonymous with bad luck or bad luck. But, in fact, Bayern victory achieved yesterday (18 / 2) too much overcome by luck. Decision of referee Tom Henning Ovrebo are very often sided with the host.

''All the people expect us to win easily. But, it is not. They are very strong in defense and very dangerous when attacking,''said Arjen Robben, Bayern winger, told the Associated Press. ''We have full concentration until the end. We are winning, but not the easy way,''he continued.

Yes, while down as underdogs, nicknamed La Viola Fiorentina, just slapped on the beginning of the game. Effective way for the visitors to stem the attacks appear host confidently. It was not until the end of the first half Bayern scored via a penalty execution Robben.

It begins with a penalty offense committed Fiorentina defender Cesare Natali for Franck Ribery. Wild ball since the incident struck Bayern striker Mario Gomez and break down the goal of La Viola. However, the referee annul these goals and give a gift to the host penalties.

Five minutes after intermission, Fiorentina scored an equalizer through sontekan Per Krøldrup fruit. Well, since that's a lot Ovrebo make profitable decisions Bavaria.

In minute 73, the court was expelled from Norway Fiorentina defender Massimo Gobbi with a direct red card for elbowing Robben. Ovrebo controversy peak occurred a minute ahead of the long whistle.

Starting from long-distance kick the ditepis Robben Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastian Frey, the ball floating in front of Ivica Olic. Croatian striker's header from a ball in the direction of Miroslav Klose in front of the goal mouth. Klose live bait went into the left side of Frey. Goal!

The problem, Klose offside position about 6 yards (5.4 meters) when receiving the ball from Olic. However, Ovrebo who stood at a distance from the mouth of the goal endorsed the goal. Fiorentina players immediately protested, but the referee's decision can not be contested.

Not only stronghold guest, Bayern own penggawa assume these goals should not be legalized. "I was going offside. Indeed, I do not see the replay on television, but I have my instinct offside position," Klose said after the game reported.

Of course, Viola's wrath penggawa heavy Ovrebo leadership. Riccardo Montolivo, Fiorentina captain, openly says that his team was robbed of the referee.

"We played a game in the level we want. But, sad to see such things happen in the high phase of the Champions League," said Montolivo told Rai Sport. "In fact, I could see Klose offside off the bench. We feel frustrated because of the referee robbed like this," she complained.

On the other hand, the stronghold Klose Bayern take cases as part of football. "We won, we were happy, and we will go to Florence with high optimism the next two weeks," said Bayern president KRL-Heinz Rummenigge. "It was Klose offside and we benefit from that goal. But, I think we deserved to win," he added.

AC Milan 3-2 in First Leg of the Champions League 16

Manchester United's first victory at home to AC Milan. -A nickname Red Devils United-show strength with a beat Milan 3-2 in the first leg of last 16 of the Champions League at the San Siro yesterday morning (17 / 2). In two previous trips, United always lose and do not score.

San Siro is no longer a scary place for the guests Milan this season, especially in the Champions League. In the three-phase action in a group home, the nickname Rossoneri Milan-Shining-appear. Club owned Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was defeated by FC Zurich and only drew with Real Madrid and Olympique Marseille.

The defeat yesterday was not yet closed the opportunity to drive to Milan quarter-finals. But, Massimo et al have to work Ambrossini on ekstrakeras second leg at home to United later March 10. Milan need a win with a margin of two goals. Rossoneri could have escaped with a one goal margin, provided with a score of 4-3, 5-4, 6-5, and so on.

"We have not run out. We can win 2-0 at Manchester and the score was not something impossible," said Leonardo, allenatore (coach) Milan, the Italian Football.

At the beginning of the game, Milan did not show signs of going to lose. Especially after Ronaldinho beat United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar in the third minute. However, the visitors replied through Paul Scholes scored in the 36th minute.

"The first round should have ended with the score 3-0 to us. But, we just missed. The results of the gap effect on psychological and physical players. We failed to find the same rhythm in the second half," said Leonardo.

Yes, the appearance of the drop Milan Wayne Rooney successfully exploited. Red Devils bomber who was on fire had scored two goals in the 66th minute and 74th. Milan minimize position in the 85th minute goal by Clarence Seedorf.

Goal Seedorf disappointing United coach Sir Alex Ferguson. "The second goal was a natural mistake of the players behind us. Unlike Milan's first goal because it is difficult to anticipate the deflection," he told MUTV Online.

Ferguson admitted that the victory at San Siro was a great surprise. In early action does not imagine he would win. Especially when the goal United had collapse at the third minute.

"Start very difficult game for us. Everything had changed after we scored a reply," said United coach who brought 16 undefeated in the last away in the Champions League.

Red Devils just need a series of second leg at Old Trafford. But Ferguson will not want to take risks. "We finish with a good job in the cage opposite. We must do the same thing at home," he said to Sky Sports.

United would have lost midfielder Michael Carrick in the second leg up because of red cards. Carrick referee Olegario Benquerenca expelled from Portugal after bagging a second yellow card.