All Blog Posts Tagged 'cl' (2)

The last match of the Champions’ League group stages was a 1:3 away win for Manchester United in Germany. With this result, ManUtd and CSKA Moscow (provisionally) advanced to the knockout stages. United has qualified as leaders of its group. Dimitar and Vidic did not travel. This was an interesting match as the starting XI made a patchy defense. A lot of natural defenders are injured. O’Shea and Evans are declared out until 2010. The first test was on the weekend when Gibson and Carrick played… Continue

Manchester United lost the group match against Besiktas at Old Trafford by one goal. ManUtd had already qualified to the knockout stages of the Champions League and the only thing at stake was the first or second place of the group. With that in mind, Ferguson gave youngsters the opportunity to play a CL match. Along the young players, some more experienced or returning from injury make up the team. Dimitar still with a knee injury did not even make the bench. Vidic played the full match. The s… Continue