Champions League Recap

(http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=47884&L=it)

For the first time in 3 seasons, since Milan won their 7th title, Serie A is represented in the Champions League semi-finals. Inter comfortably beat CSKA Moskov 2-0 on aggregate this week and will face the mountain of a task that is Barcelona.

Internazionale Milano @ CSKA Moskov 1-0 (2-0 aggregate): Sneider 6 (I)
Inter seemed to have control throughout. The early goal was clutch as Sneider continues his phenomenal season. CSKA had a man sent off early in the 2nd half which just about sealed. Gotta say they got lucky to draw the Russians but they got it done convincingly.

Arsenal @ Barcelona 1-4: Bendtner 19 (A), Messi 21, 37, 42, 88 (B)
I'm sure you've heard by now that Messi truly dismantled Arsenal. I don't think Inter will struggle this poorly but I really can't expect beautiful calcio from them either. To throw it out there, Bendtner's goal is way overshadowed, understandably though. Great touch to put it away before the defender could get there.


The other two of the remaining four will be Lyon-Bayern. Both teams impressing to get this far. I do like Lyon but I think the edge has to be given to Bayern after going to Old Trafford and getting it done, unlike Milan who rolled over and played dead.

As it stands now, no doubt Barca are the favorites over Inter. However, I do think they have a legitimate chance. They've really gotten over the hump in the CL this year so who knows what can happen.


Semi's begin Tuesday April 20 in Milan

Barca @ Inter Tue April 20
Inter @ Barca Wed April 28

Lyon @ Bayern Wed April 21
Bayern @ Lyon Tue April 27