At stake are millions in tv revenue and gate receipts. One of the most anticpated team is whether Liverpool can qualify as they would need to win all of their remaining games to stand a chance.
Now to the serious work of predictions for this midweek.
UEFA Champions League
Lyon 2-1 Barcelona
VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Rangers
Dyanmo Kiev 1-2 Roma
Man Utd 3-1 Sporting Lisbon
CSKA Moscow 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
Inter Milan 2-1 Fenerbahce
Sevilla 1-1 Arsenal
Steaua Bucuresti 1-0 Slavia Prague
Besiktas 1-1 Marseille
Liverpool 2-1 Porto
Rosenborg 1-1 Chelsea
Valencia 2-1 Schalke
Lazio 2-1 Olympiakos
Werder Bremen 1-1 Real Madrid
Benfica 1-2 AC Milan
Celtic 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
What is known is the Arsenal and Man Utd are through to next round. As for Chelsea, a draw or win away to Rosenborg would confirm their place. But Rosenborg is on a roll with 2 wins vs Valencia, hence Chelsea beware. In case of Liverpool, they would continue on Mission "impossible" part two at Anfield as they entertain Porto. Nothing but a win would ensure that they would stand a chance to qualify for the next round.
As for chances of the Spainish teams, Real Madrid would require a draw or win to confirm their place. As for Barcelona, the options are the same with Lyon and Rangers down their throat. In case of Valencia, it is similiar to Pool where nothing but a win would do. As for Sevilla, a draw or win vs Arsenal would make the last game academic.
Next, the Italian representative. Inter and AC are all but through to the next round. Roma can also make sure of their chance with a win at Kiev. However Lazio is still facing a uphill task as they need a win to stand a chance.
Next are some interesting headlines
1. "Video Games to Blame for English Exit"
Robert Green has offered an interesting excuse or idea for English Exit from Euro 2008 which is the video games revolution. Read on to find out more.
2. "Bad football good for Bayern business"
Bayern Munich's just released financial statements reveal though 2006-2007 season was a dreadful one by football standards, it was a good one for revenue. An interesting concept right! Read on to find out more.
3. "Scotland Boss for Birmingham"
Managerless EPL Side Birmingham City is said to have made an approcah for Scotland Boss, Alex McLeish about the top job. With a succesful Euro 2008 even though they did not qualify, the resume for McLeish looked enhanced. But would it be wise to take over uncertain Birmingham. Read on to find out more.
4. "Fan Passport by Udinese"
In the wake of more fan violence in Italy, Serie A side Udinese has introduced a fan passport to try to curb the possibility of more violence by controlling access of fans to their stadium. Interesting twist to ideal of a passport. Read on to find out more.
5. "Barcelona out for win, Puyol"
Although Barcelona stands top at group E with a 3 points cushion, Captain Puyol is rallying his troops for all three points with a win away to Lyon to make sure of qualifications to the next round. Read on to find out more.
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