Uefa Champions League Quarter Finals Reviews

So as it happened, Uefa Champions League quarter finals 1st leg was underway on 5^th and 6th of April 2016. It turned out to be routine results for most of the teams as they done what was expected.

Bayern Munchen vs. Benfica  (1 – 0)

Bayern Munchen was totally expected to win this leg of Champions League as they were facing Benfica which is not as good as Byaren Munchen and as it happened Bayern Munchen took away the match with them at home. But, Bayern was expected to tear their opponents apart and make their Semi Finals confirm at the first leg stage itself but this did not happen as it’s seen.

Although Bayern Munchen took control over the game early on in the game when Arturo Vidal tucked in a header and made the score line 1- 0 in their favour in the starting five minutes.

That goal gave the confidence and a feeling that Bayern Munchen will thrash their opponents and will produce a bigger score line in their favour.

Benfica after conceding the first goal, tightened up the defence and didn’t allowed a single opponent to make his mark on the game again as Bayern Munchen was struggling to enter the penalty area as Benfica was playing a full defensive game as it was neede to stop a team like Bayern Munchen.

Josep Guardiola said this earlier – “ Benfica can be termed as favourite as they are running in great form and have lost only 1 match out of the 20 they’ve played.

The second leg is yet to come and still, it can’t be said whether Bayern Munchen Will make it to the semi finals or not.

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid ( 2 -1 )

This was a tight tie as these both teams are fighting for La Liga as well and are close enough in terms of points and this of course was UEFA Champions League night so the pressure was much higher on both the teams.

Although Barcelona was expected to win because at present they’re in such a form that no team can take them lightly and they can score anytime they want, but Atletico having the best defensive record were also expected to give them a tough fight and so it happened.

Fernando Torres scored the first goal of the game at 25’ min. Mark to give his side a precious lead.

First half then saw no goal but Torres of course saw two yellow card and was sent off  at 36^th minute and the score line read  Barcelona 0 – 1 Atletico.

Second half looked quite calm till the 60^th min mark then Barcelona started to combine to make a move and they were successful at the 63^rd minute as Luis Suarez gave them an equalizer to celebrate at home, then Barcelona was seen at high press and were constantly trying to make it to the penalty area and it was the 74^th minute when Dani Alves and Luis Suarez combined to give their side a 2 – 1 lead over their rivals and sealed their victory and made the managers and the fans happy.

Barcelona was in total control throughout the match as they had more than 60% possession and had more shots on target than Atletico and were definitely the favourites.

Second leg will decide which team is supposed to get in and will still play for the UEFA Champions League trophy.

PSG vs. Manchester City ( 2 – 2 )

This was a close tie match as it was expected to be. Both of the teams were playing in good form and were supposed to give each other a tough fight but it was unknown that it would be so close that the match could not decide the winner.

PSG were under total control throughout the match as they shared more than 60% in terms of possession. But comparing in terms of shots both the teams were equally offensive.

Match was going tight and both of the teams were looking quite composed till the time Kevin de Bruyne scored a goal in the 38^th min. assisted by Fernandinho to give a 1 goal lead to his side but the lead did not stood for long as Zlatan Ibrahimovic score an equalizer at 41^st minute and made the score 1- 1.

Second goal for PSG didn’t took too long to come as A. Rabiot scored the lead taking goal in the 59^th minute and took control over the game. The game then came to a compose mode but suddenly Manchester City started to combine and at the 72^nd minute Fernandinho scored the equalizer for Manchester City giving them a 2 away goal advantage.  

Although the match has been a draw but Manchester City is at a bigger advantage as compared to PSG. The second leg of the Uefa Champions League Quarter finals will be played at Etihad stadium in Manchester and so on aggregate Manchester City have 2 away goals which may provide a big benefit and a sense of ease in the second leg.

Because even if Manchester City do not score in the second leg and manage to stop PSG from scoring, the game will be in Man City’s hands as they have away goals with them.

Let’s see what hits in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter finals.

Wolfsburg vs. Real Madrid ( 0 – 2 )

Well, this was something unexpected for both the teams. Usually anyone would say that Real Madrid would take away the match with them against Wolfsburg and most of the times would it happen but yesterday was a different day as Wolfsburg took  the match away with them with 2- 0 lead over Real Madrid.

Wolfsburg got a controversial penalty in the 18^th minute given away by Casemiro and was successfully put in the net by R. Rodriguez which gave Wolfsburg side a great sense of confidence. Arnold managed to stay in the opponent’s penalty area being on side and scoring the second goal for his team making this a comfortable fixture for the team.

Real Madrid did put some efforts but were most of the times unsuccessful to even make their presence felt in the penalty area.

Ronaldo scored a goal but was given offside, Bale was fouled inside the penalty area but was awarded with nothing. It seemed as if referee didn’t had a good look at the moment and gave the decision which he felt was right.

But in the end what matters is the score line which reads Wolfsburg 2 – 0 Real Madrid. The match is still on as Real Madrid is still to welcome Wolfsburg in the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg of the Uefa Champions League quarter finals. Fans hope that Madrid wins it this time so that they still have a hope of winning at least one silverware this season that is the UEFA Champions League.

We wish best of luck to every team out there playing for the penultimate prize of the season.

Stats reference from Goal.com

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