The two giants will meet each other sooner than expected in this season’s Champions League. The EPL champions and La Liga champions will face-off in the first match of the season in Group D.
It seems that Group D is going to be a tough group as the champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 have been paired together. Therefore, we are bound to come across a lot of drama, a lot of excitement, and most importantly, a lot of goals.
City and Madrid will face each other in their opening match. Madrid’s star player, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, states, “In my opinion, and I am sure the opinion of most people, it is the most difficult group and the most competitive."
However, the Portuguese star is still confident and said, “We are champions of Spain and we are ready to compete with anybody."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrick-c29254 Vierra, City’s Football Development Executive, gave a few statements as well.
“One thing that is sure is that facing Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Ajax, Mario will want to play, perform and score goals. With the way he played in the Euros there is expectation for all of us in Mario. He was one of the best players at the Euros.”
Last year’s Champions League cup holders, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Shakhtar-Donetsk-c39207, and Denmark’s champions, FC Nordsjaelland, have all been paired up with
the Blues.
Last season’s La Liga second-place finishers, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, face Celtic in their opening match.
However, they also need to concentrate on Benfica and Spartak Moscow, two teams which aren’t to be taken lightly.
Moreover, with Andres Iniesta in their team, who recently won UEFA’s Best Player in Europe award for last season, and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, the 2011 Champions League winners shouldn’t be finding it impossible.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 have to take on Bundesliga’s second-place team in their first match, while Malaga have to deal with Panathinaikos
With City and Real kicking off the Champions League, a better start could not be asked for. Television ratings are going to be through the roof, with people tuning in to watch the two giants battle it out.
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