Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyon

Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyon are not entered favorite Champions League this season. But who thought the two teams is now one more step towards the final and the opportunity to become champions. Who's going to pitch to the final can be seen when Bayern entertain Lyon in the semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena, Munich,

Travel two teams to semifinals colored by surprise. Bayern overthrew Manchester United in the quarter-finals, while Lyon stop Real Madrid in a big round of 16. So, who will continue to surprise?

Bayern have a tradition in Europe is far more classy rather than Lyon. FC Bayern nicknamed Hollywood-winning four Champions League trophies. On the other hand, qualifying for the semi-finals of Lyon is the best achievement so far.

Domestic record two teams were also opposites. Bayern firmly at the top of the Bundesliga standings, while Les Gones-nickname-Lyon still difficult to penetrate the top four of the Ligue 1. In the Champions League, Bayern are also very powerful when playing home.

However, the record does not make too confident stronghold of Bavaria. Because, Lyon is a special team that is able to increase the level of the game according to the strength of his opponent. That's what Claude Puel was demonstrated upbringing eliminate kala Real and beat Liverpool in the group phase.

"It would be very difficult against Lyon. Because they are a very good team. We must not let ourselves drift off and think about the final," said Bayern midfielder Franck Ribery, told AFP. "Lyon is very organized, very aggressive, and very strong physically," continued the coach Louis van Gaal.

"They have a lot of quick players in conducting counter-attack. Everything is moving the ball well. Would be difficult to overcome a team with characters like that," continued the man of Dutch origin.

Bayern lost captain Mark van Bommel affected by the ban. Meanwhile, Ribery who suffered hamstring problems when Bayern beat Hanover 7-0 Saturday (17 / 4) nights ago was otherwise fit. The player is nicknamed Scarface spent three days undergoing a separate training session with his colleagues.

"Losing Van Bommel is a big loss. But we would be strengthened Ribery. I am sure he will be an all-out. I protect them a bit because the muscle is very fragile," said Van Gaal told Reuters.

One that makes Van Gaal confidence is the fact that Lyon have to spend ten hours melakoni overland journey by bus. At the very least, the physical toughness that became one of Lyon would be reduced weapons. Even the players admit that Lyon had become a nuisance factor.

"It's very difficult for everyone, but we try to accept it. Mentally, we are ready. What we had to do is forget about the trip and focus on the game," said Lyon captain Cris quoted as saying by Reuters.

Puel is also confused with the absence of some players. For example, half-back Jean-Alain Boumsong who injured his calf, Jean Makoun (muscle), Mathieu Bodmer (back), and Lovren Dejan (knee). Condition striker Lisandro Lopez was also in doubt. However, it is possible to impose Puel Argentine striker was playing for the sake of pursuing an away goal.

"Sometimes, there are teams that could finish it all when many people did not expect. Porto've done it by becoming champion in 2004 edition. Maybe it was our turn," said midfielder Jeremy Toulalan.

Barcelona become champions

Barcelona's most become champions this season's Champions League. In addition to the status as the defending champion, Barca's performance since the group phase to set the steps in the semi-final was fantastic.

However, the weight is waiting for your opponent. Barca had to pass hadangan Inter Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza early day.Two teams had already met in the group phase and successfully conquered the Inter Barca. But now the situation is different. Motivation of the Inter penggawa much larger than when the previous meeting.

Host factors become one of the capital for Inter. On the other hand, the third leg of Barcelona's stronghold terhadang Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland, which resulted in the flight schedule in Europe in turmoil. As a result, Carles Puyol et al should pay a visit to Milan by using the road as far as 985 km.

It threatens the penggawa Barcelona stamina. Well, this condition can be an advantage for the host Inter. Moreover, they carry the ambition to end a bad history against Barcelona.

Even so, the penggawa Barcelona remain confident. "With a lot of time we spent with the coach, I'm sure it will help us be more united and solid to beat Inter," explained Sergio Busquets, Barcelona midfielder, told Reuters.

Do not forget, Barca had a good record when met Inter. In eight meetings, Barca won four and drawn three times, while Inter won once.

In addition, Barca are not unbeatable in the party away in the Champions League the past two seasons. They also noted a positive result when the wait on the Italian team. The proof, Barca unbeaten in seven games last.

Inter and Barca have met in the past the group phase. The result, again the dominant Barca. They hold Inter 0-0 at the Giuseppe Meazza and won 2-0 when the host at the Nou Camp.

"We must prepare ourselves in peace. Games like this should be our lakoni by relying on the brain than the feet. Mental duel is very influential in the game full of pressure," said Samuel Eto'o, Inter striker nyang former Barca player, as quoted by Inter Channel.

Although more seeded Barca, Inter squad does not mean losing quality. Inter have a solid back row, midfield creative, and rows of sharp striker. Just look at successful Nerazzurri nickname Inter-eliminate-England champion Chelsea in the quarter-finals earlier.

Barca still have not strengthened the injured midfielder Andres Iniesta. However, Barca came with extra ammunition. Namely, the attacker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Eric Abidal. Problem constraints absence of players, so far it does not become a big problem for Barca. Because, entrenador Josep Guardiola has recipes apt to solve this problem.

On the other hand, the architect Jose Mourinho's Inter a lot to learn from previous meetings. He optimitis this time his team would win. "They never beat us. However, that does not mean they'll come back to beat us again in the next round," Mourinho said as quoted by Soccernet.

Inter Milan vs Juventus

Inter Milan will no longer become capolista (leader of the standings). In fact, the Italian League Serie A live leaves five matches. However, Inter's chances to retain the title is not yet closed. With only one point separated from pemuncak standings AS Roma, Inter still have to be taken into account.

Unfortunately, the rest of the Inter match can not be said lightly. One of them is to wait on Juventus at Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, early day (live broadcast at 01:45 pm Telkomvision 2).

Juve may not be as tough as last season. Performance-nicknamed the Old Lady-Juve this season tends to fluctuate. Sometimes good, sometimes muddy. Even so, they still need to be aware and potentially troublesome Inter.

"We're headed the field with the target wins. Even in the rest of us will face action game full of determination and a tough opponent. We face every game with the same focus," said Inter's Javier Zanetti il capitano Tribalfootball quoted as saying.

Zanetti's right. Although Juve center collapsed, there was no reason to underestimate the Old Lady. Moreover, the record to the Juve side meetings. In the last 5 clashes, Juve won 2 victories, 2 series, and 1 defeat. Facing Inter betting has always been the party of self-esteem for Juve. That's what makes them hard to beat.

Throughout history, the Old Lady was superior to the Nerazzurri, the nickname Inter. In the 180 times a second meeting the team, winning 80 times Juve, Inter won 55 times, and 45 other games ended in a draw.

Given this history, Inter could have slipped again. Now, if that happens, the Nerazzurri would struggle even harder. It's not unlikely that they will increasingly be left Giallorossi, the nickname of Rome.

"We are very confident. I have often heard, there is a saying that every game was decisive for us. Therefore, I believe the determination scudetto will happen to the last party," said Massimo Moratti, Inter's president.

The problem for Inter is a solid schedule they faced in three different events. Zanetti et al recently competed against Fiorentina in Coppa Italia semi-final second leg (14 / 4). After that, there's still a tough task awaits Inter. Ie wait on defending champions Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first (20 / 4).

These conditions can be utilized Juve. "I hope the players show their best ability," said Alberto Zaccheroni, the architect of Juve.

Unfortunately, the Old Lady can not lose the best troops. They lost David Trezeguet, Martin Caceres, Zdenek Grygera, and Antonio Chimenti. But Juve got an injection of energy with the recovery of Sebastian Giovinco and Diego. Mali midfielder Momo Sissoko is also free from sanctions.

Chelsea step ladder

Chelsea step ladder more stable towards the Premier League champions this season. It followed the Blues 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, London, yesterday morning (14 / 4). John Terry et al are now four points ahead (77-73) for Manchester United with four games remaining.

Chelsea still will be leading three points if Arsenal win the match for Tottenham Hotspur this morning (15 / 4). Gap with its rivals had become Chelsea's advantage in the hunt for the title.

"Titel Premier League is getting closer. But we must remain focused and maintain this positive trend until the 38th match (last, Red)," said Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Chelsea, told Reuters.

"We had four games that are not easy. We're still going away to Tottenham (17 / 4) and travel to Liverpool (2 / 5). We must fight," continued the coach from the Italian.

Ancelotti ogah conceited though Chelsea on the verge of a champion. Digaet coach of AC Milan who were also not moved provocation United coach Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Chelsea deserve to be champions. The statement was believed to be the psychological war efforts launched by Ferguson.

Now, the condition is almost a reality. Chelsea have struggled to conquer Bolton. Showing trident-Nicolas Anelka, Salomon Kalou Didier Drogba early matches, Chelsea must wait until the 43rd minute to score a goal.

Anelka mengakkhiri kemandulannya over 14 matches. Starting from crossing Drogba, the striker's 31-year free ball to beat goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. Until the fight broke up, Anelka scored the only one who created the game 40,539 spectators who witnessed it.

"Bolton are not easy opponents. They played well and continue to put pressure on us for 90 minutes. We had 21 shots on goal and the opponent did not have at all. In fact, we are only able to score one goal," explained Ancelotti on ESPN.

Drogba admitted the game against Bolton gives heavy pressure for his team. Ivory Coast's bomber must be willing to even consistency scored on four previous games finally stopped.

"We've been through a difficult period when beating Manchester United earlier this month (won 2-1 at Old Trafford on April 3, 2010, Red). As long as we continue to achieve victory in the match remaining, everything will be fine," said Drogba was quoted as saying The Daily Mail.

For Bolton, was the fourth defeat in five matches last. The Trotters-called Bolton-still not safe from relegation noose. Ranked 15th with 32 points from 34 matches, Bolton closed to within five points with only the red zone.

Portsmouth, which has so far been confirmed down to the Championship next season. Conversely, two teams from the Championship has ensured himself participated in the Premier League next season. Namely, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion (WBA).