Lionel Messi did it again! That surely top of the headlines around Europe. His magic touch silence Wenger side and meanwhile Redkapp defensive tactical deny AC Milan progress in UCL this season.
In Nou Camp, Barcelona denied Arsene Wenger day dream to qualify next round after Messi another magic with 2 goals stopped Arsenal after 3-1 win (4-3 aggregate) last Tuesday. In that match, after death of half time brilliant Messi cheers the Catalan fans. Iniesta superb through ball beyond Arsenal players and found Messi in one on one situation. Messi briliiant soft chip past subsitute GK, Manuel Almunia and slotted home a tremendous goal. In 2nd half, Arsenal fought back and found the equalizer after Sergio Busquest headed the ball into his net after a corner taken by Nasri. The match became more interesting when Robin van Persie shown a 2nd yellow in that match after kicked the ball while the referee blown an offside fault.
After the incident, Barcelona as usual dominates the ball more with 80% procession. Only that in 70th mins, good runs by Iniesta in the middle of the field and found Villa unmarked.He touched the ball to Xavi to clinch the goal past unrushing Almunia to make it 2-1. 5 mins later, Barca awarded a penalty after Pedro was brought down by Kocielny in penalty box. Messi with his calm shot and scored to make it Barca 3-1 up. Barca progressed after another Messi magic.
In White Hard Lane, Spurs hold mighty AC Milan to advance into QF. Milan conquered the match more and created many chances. Ibra, Robinho and Pato struggle to find the ball into the back of the net. Spurs defensive tactical by Harry Redknapp successfully hold Milan from finding a little space. This is another dissapointing for the Italian football after Roma been shown an exit path by minnow Shakthar with 6-2 aggregate.
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