Champions League - Behind enemy lines: Real win

Eurosport - Mon, 23 Feb 21:24:00 2009

The English sides' midweek Champions League opponents shaped up for the last 16 in ominous fashion, with all four teams winning.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 La Liga Real Madrid celebración Sergio Ramos Pepe Huntelaar / Foto: EFE - 0

Internazionale (face Manchester United on February 24 at the Giuseppe Meazza and at Old Trafford on March 11)

Bologna 1-2 Internazionale

Serie A leaders Inter had a late Mario Balotelli goal to thank for their win at Bologna on Saturday that kept them nine points clear of Juventus. Coach Jose Mourinho resisted the temptation to rotate his squad ahead of Tuesday's visit from United, but saw his side labour before Esteban Cambiasso opened the scoring with a close-range finish just before the hour, although Adriano appeared to handle in the build-up. Miguel Britos equalised 11 minutes from time before Balotelli headed in a free-kick from fellow substitute Patrick Vieira on 82 minutes.

Roma (face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on February 24 and at the Stadio Olimpico on March 11)

Roma 1-0 Siena

Luciano Spalletti's depleted side returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over strugglers Siena, and stayed sixth in the table. Rodrigo Taddei scored the only goal just after the hour mark, curling a superb shot into the top cormer. Captain Francesco Totti, whose season has been disrupted by injury, played 81 minutes but Mirko Vucinic, Max Tonetto, Marco Cassetti, Alberto Aquilani and Jeremy Menez did not feature, while Simone Perrotta and Daniele De Rossi were suspended.

Real Madrid (face Liverpool at the Bernabeu on February 25 and at Anfield on March 10)

Real Madrid 6-1 Real Betis

While Liverpool were struggling to a draw against Manchester City, Real did all the damage in the first half before cruising through the second against beleaguered Betis. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Raul scored twice each while Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Ramos added one each - all before half-time - with Ricardo Oliveira replying for the visitors. Real have won nine games in a row and had an extra 20 hours to prepare for Wednesday's match.

Juventus (face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 25 and at the Stadio Olimpico on March 10)

Palermo 0-2 Juventus

Mohamed Sissoko was the star turn as Juventus maintained their slim hopes of winning Serie A with a win in Sicily. The Malian midfielder opened the scoring with a sensational solo effort, beating several players before lashing his shot into the roof of the net. David Trezeguet made the points safe 11 minutes from time, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made good saves from Fabrizio Miccoli and Fabio Simplicio.

Alex Chick / Eurosport

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  1. A defiant Mourinho strode from the pitch with arms­ raised in celebration: Europe had been warned of the­ depth of his side's resolve.Be carefull Man­ Utd........

    From George, on Sat 14 Feb 7:03PM

  2. I agree with comment no 21...'Special One' vs­ ' Special Old Man'........

    From George, on Sat 14 Feb 6:41PM

  3. Pride of London & King of Europe.....Chelsea go­ & fight for your right........

    From George, on Sat 14 Feb 6:36PM

  4. Inter Milan will not lose!!

    From indri h, on Sat 14 Feb 3:12PM
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    glory glory man utd.........i guess mourinho is­ scared,, watch out for more goals form c ro

    From abu, on Thu 12 Feb 4:34PM

  6. I hope Inter will beat Man u...viva ibrahimovic..go to­ hell ronaldo,ronaldo is such a jerk..

    From bobob, on Thu 12 Feb 11:28AM

  7. this is to the @#$% roma fan u can just kiss my @#$%­ @#$%

    From blazeejay, on Thu 12 Feb 4:59AM

  8. juve for life best team in europe 27 ligue titiles

    From aliabubaker59, on Thu 12 Feb 12:58AM

  9. Liverpool will beat Real Madrid Home and Away

    From lok4me2u, on Wed 11 Feb 8:11PM

  10. I've been waiting for Liverpool to face Real in the­ Champions League for as long as I can remember. Should­ be brilliant with the Pool coming out on top.
    2-2 in­ madrid and 2-0 at Anfield.

    From ToxicScott, on Wed 11 Feb 6:15AM

  11. Sorry for Celtic. The hoops are the best

    From Big, on Tue 10 Feb 1:07AM

  12. gunners will go through this one

    From tolanigoncalves, on Tue 10 Feb 12:42AM
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    Real Madrid 2-2 Liverpool madrid qualify on away goal­ after a 2-2 draw in the anfield
    AS Roma 3-1 Arsenal a­ 1-1 draw at the emirates and then roma win 2-0 in­ fina's stadium
    Juventus 3-2 Ch1lsea chelsea win at­ home 2-1 juve win at home 2-0
    INternazionale 1-2­ Manchester united 1-1 in Milan and 1-0 for Manchester­ in england

    From Aquismaia, on Sat 31 Jan 12:42AM

  14. chelsea for lyfe, distruction for juve home and away

    From maxieoli, on Tue 27 Jan 5:22PM

  15. juve,the king...

    From muhaimin, on Tue 27 Jan 8:15AM

  16. it was marchisio who score the goal for juve not­ giovinco, gio only played the last 10 mins, so its­ kinda hard for him to score in the 23rd, GET IT RIGHT­ LADS

    From Gedd, on Tue 27 Jan 3:53AM

  17. Forza serie a. best league in europe

    From marjusrafaeli, on Sun 25 Jan 4:29AM
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    chelsea all the waya nd Ballack will do it

    From abulucio5, on Sun 25 Jan 4:08AM
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    comon blues....u can do it again

    From osas, on Fri 23 Jan 8:47PM

  20. come on you mighty reds mufc till i die

    From jon g, on Thu 22 Jan 7:09PM
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