Friday, 14 March 08, 08:05 AM

They've just announced the draw for the quarter-finals of the 2008 UEFA Champions League:

Here are the matches and a quick personal analysis:

Game 1: Arsenal X Liverpool

The game that every football fan were dying to see. This match is probably the most interesting match of the four. Last time these two teams played was on October 28th at the Anfield. The score ended 1-1 and some curious facts can be pointed to help us predict this clash:

*Liverpool scored early in the game with a free kick from Gerrard. The equalizer came with Fabregas but only at minute 79.

*Fernando "El Niño" Torres only played the first 45 minutes and left the pitch injured, now he's fully recovered and playing at his best.

*Eduardo was not even on the bench for that match and now he will once again watch the game from his home.

***MY PREDICTION: Arsenal will not be able to stop "El Niño" and Liverpool will move on to the semi-finals.

Game 2: Roma X Manchester United

If the first game is the most interesting this one is possibly the most exciting. Both teams have tremendous capacity of creating offensive plays so we might see many goals in this draw. That's why, even though one might think Man U are the favorites with Cristiano Ronaldo, Tevez and Rooney leading the pack, I still believe they should not even think of underestimating Pizarro, Mancini and Totti.

***MY PREDICTION: I'll be cheering for Roma on this one because of my "homeboy" Mancini but I believe Manchester United is indeed a stronger side and will advance.

Game 3: Schalke 04 X Barcelona

Well, well, well... If Ronaldinho plays his best, if Henry forgets about his unhappiness, if Etto scores the necessary goals then Barcelona will have an easy path to the semifinals. The only problems is that a football match is never decided by "IFs". Schalke made this far for a reason so the Catalan Team will have to foccus and play well without their Wonder Kid Lional Messi.

***MY PREDICTION: Ronaldinho is eager to shut up his critics and I'm expecting him to perform his best, with that been said, it's Barcelona in the semifinals.

Game 4: Fenerbahçe X Chelsea FC

This is not gonna be pretty. Chelsea doesn't follow the "play beautifully" slogan. They play to win and that's it. Fenerba'hçe on the other hand plays with heart. They might not have the best team on the paper but their home crowd can make all the difference. It's not gonna be easy for Chelsea playing in Turkey. So we might have a surprise with this one.

***MY PREDICITION: Brazilian Coach Zico will infuse passion in his players hearts and Fenerbahçe will repeat Barnsley achievement and knock Chelsea out of the competition.

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO AGREE OR DISAGREE...

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Topics: Champions League 2008, UEFA, arsenal, barcelona, champions league, Chelsea FC, CL2008, fenerbahce, liverpool, manchester united, Quarter-finals, roma, Schalke 04, uefa

Posted by manogil | Comments (18)

18 Comments

MK Wrote: | 56 days ago

I agree with you in some predictions and disagree in others. Arsenal is the leader of the Premier League and has been more consistent than Liverpool. Chelsea might not play beautifully as you put it yourself but they are efficient. Fenerbahce won't be able to beat them. Man U and Barca will advance because I believe their games will be easier. Nice blog

me Wrote: | 56 days ago

liverpool were extremely lucky with the ref's decisions, the 2 unjustified red cards, against inter. Unless you think they'll get the same luck against arsenal i dont see how they can really be favorates. Despite playing against 10 men in both matches they looked reasonably toothless and they've been underperforming in the league. BUT their rotation policy might finally be paying off as alot of their players look quite fresh.

dfdfdff Wrote: | 56 days ago

I don't agree, with the Arsenal and Man U predictions. I believe Arsenal will pull up and take Liverpool on, hopefully Walcott will be playing and if we're lucky van Persie. Man U is a strong side but Roma has more speed and more experienced players. I think Arsenal will advance to the semi's and so will Roma.

spanishfry Wrote: | 56 days ago

Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and Manchester United for me.

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southred Wrote: | 55 days ago

Liverpool, Fenerbahce Manchester y chelsea

ArthurBR Wrote: | 55 days ago

Hey Southred, can you explain how on earth Fenerbahce and Chelsea will both qualify if they are playing each other??? To me it's gonna be Arsenal, Roma, Barcelona, Fenerbahce.

Calderon Wrote: | 54 days ago

I'll tahe the gunners over Liverpool, ManU get by Roma. Barcelona barely beats Schalke and Chelsea takes care of Fener...what?

BarcaGirl Wrote: | 54 days ago

I would love to see Barcelona, Man Utd, Fenerbache and Arsenal. The drawings are quite interesting. I would have love to see Barcelona get Roma or Man Utd but Schalke works for me too. Can't wait for the first games.

andylad Wrote: | 53 days ago

liverpool, man utd, barca, chelsea, liverpool will beat arsenal as the wheels are starting to fall off, man utd will easily defeat roma, barca will win easily and chelsea will bore their way to the semi's.

fcbayern Wrote: | 53 days ago

My heart tells me: Arsenal, Roma, Barcelona, Fenerbace. My head tells me: Liverpoo, Manure, Chelski, Barcelona

davidraulblanko Wrote: | 52 days ago

my predictions are ARSENAL,SCHALKE,MANCHESTER, CHELSEA

Movses Wrote: | 51 days ago

Hey David. C'mon, be honest... you only "predicted" that Schalke is gonna beat Barcelona because you're a Real Madrid fan... hahaha... now for real, Arsenal hasn't played well without Eduardo lately. and Chelsea is too boring. So i believe it's gonna be Liverpool, Barcelona, Fenerbahce and Manchester United

adesat360 Wrote: | 45 days ago

i think dia is a little partial about dat draw they did cos why can is it dat two english club clash each other.

Danny Wrote: | 45 days ago

Well well well. i think that liverpool and arsenal are going to get sick of seeing each other on the run 3 times i think liverpool will turn them over but arsenal will beat liverpool in the league becuase unlike arsenal liverpool are a force in europe and them 2 lucky discions mate get a grip and think on we shud of had a penalty aswell. as far as united goes i hope they get beat but i think they will over power roma, chelsea should go through and barca should but i'd love to see barca and chelsea go out even tho they arent goin to go out but for me in the final is LIVERPOOL FC VS MANCHESTER UNITED. IM GOING TO RUSSIA WITH THE FIVE TIME CHAMPIONS, WELL IF WE GET THERE ;-)

evc Wrote: | 43 days ago

let joga bonita win!!! Arsenal Man Utd Barcelona Fenerbahce

Unitedfan005 Wrote: | 37 days ago

i just want gerrard to eat his boots and torres to be revealed as the boy that he is! come on gooners!!

crazydude_gay Wrote: | 37 days ago

has evc said, let joga bonito win !! I'm tired of England teams and in this case the only one i want to hear about is Liverpool, even if I like Shevchenko, Cristiano and Fabregas. I'd really like to see Roma beat Man U up and same for Schalke over Barca. Chelsea or Fener, I don't really care but would still be fun to see Chelsea getting beat up by Fener. Hahaha. Liverpool wins the cup.

manogil Wrote: | 31 days ago

I TOLD YOU! Arsenla had reached their top and lately they've been playing just average. I was also right about Fenerbahçe playing with passion in Turkey but they didn't know how to hold that advantage so Chelsea's early goal was the one that actually made all the difference. Man U is gonna eliminate Roma and Barça will also go through.

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