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Real Madrid

Real Madrid is already appearing as the champion of La Liga this season. But Los Blancos still have one more targets to be met: an end to the season by collecting 100 points. Madrid are now collecting 97 points. In the last week of La Liga, Karim Benzema and his friends. will entertain Mallorca on Sunday (05/13/2012) evening local time. Although the outcome of this match was not affected, but the three points remain to be shot Madrid. An additional three points will make them collect 100 points.

If able to achieve it, then Madrid will become the first team to collect 100 points in one season. Jose Mourinho’s team is also going through a record 99 points are listed Barcelona in season 2009/2010. Target is called Madrid Sergio Ramos to be met in the last match of La Liga. Ramos wants Los Merengues to give cover for the entire season of sweet Madridista present at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ramos wants to make history by collecting 100 points and they also want to end the season with a championship celebration at home. That is their purpose because it is an impressive figure and will make people remember the La Liga this season. With a little luck, hard work and consistency we can get the three points to close with a spectacular season in front fans.

1968

Two legendary footballer, Gerd Mueller (Germany) and Johan Cruyff (Netherlands), escorting his international career in the European Cup in 1968. Toss a coin in the semifinals to be one of the most exciting events in the history of this tournament. Here are some facts that are created in the European Cup in 1968, both in qualifying and final rounds, as reported by the official Euro 2012 website:

- Duel Scotland versus England at Hampden Park in qualifying Group 8 on February 24, 1968, which is the last meeting of the two teams in the official match before Euro 1996, watched by 130 711 spectators, and it was a tournament record to date.
- Gerd Mueller made his debut tournament in style. In the age of 21 years, he scored four goals in Germany (West) 6-0 win over Albania in qualifying in Dortmund.
- Qualification match between Austria versus Greece in Praterstadion, Vienna, on 5 November 1967, was stopped four minutes early in the 1-1 position, as the audience burst into the middle of the field.
- Party-final between Italy vs. Yugoslavia was held on June 8, 1968 at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ended 1-1. Performed two days later replay, Italy won 2-0. That’s the only one that requires final replay, both in the European Cup and World Cup.
- Johan Cruyff  its international debut at the Dutch host Hungary in qualifying on 7 September 1966 in Rotterdam. He scored one goal in that game ending 2-2.
- Italian Football Federation (FIGC) received the opportunity to host the finals that followed the four countries, in the city of Naples, Florence and Rome, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their.
- Shortly after scoring the second goal in the final replay, Pietro Anastasi joined Juventus with a value of 660 million lira of AS Varese 1910 club, which was then recorded as the world transfer record.
- In the semifinals, Italy drew 0-0 for 120 minutes against the Soviet Union. The winner is determined by a coin toss, which made the captain of both teams and referees. That is the only event in the history of international matches in Europe. A similar place in the 1954 World Cup qualifiers, when Turkish rule out the Spanish by lot. A 14-year-old teenager, whose father worked at a main stadium where the match, taking the name of Turkey with their eyes closed.

Chelsea

England coach, Roy Hodgson will announce the squad that will be featured at the 2012 European Cup on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Chelsea defender John Terry hopes his name is still on the list. Hodgson himself has promised to contact Terry before announcing his squad next Wednesday. Three new Lions coach will also be contacted Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand. Terry opportunities are opening a new start after a court hearing cases of alleged racist, July.

To date, Terry has not been getting calls, but for a while Terry was focused on the league and Chelsea. Terry hope he gets a call and he was on the team. Terry appearances for Chelsea lately is actually not very good. When playing against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday, Terry had made ​​a blunder when the ball from the defense. This incident led to Chelsea conceded and surrendered 1-4 to the Reds. In the 2011-12 Champions League semi-final, Terry also had made ​​a blunder. He fouled a player sent off after Barceola, Alexis Sanchez in a position of not holding the ball. Luckily, the 10-man Chelsea 2-2 Barca could draw and made ​​it to the final Champions League 2011-12.

Iker Casillas

Goalkeeper and captain of the Spanish national team, Iker Casillas, introducing the ball to be used for the Euro 2012 final match. The ball is called Adidas Tango 12 Finale. Casillas introduced a ball in a ceremony held in the city of Madrid. In his official site, UEFA said that Adidas Tango ball 12 Finale is the most awake because its quality has been tested on several things. Adidas Tango 12 Finale is also called a modern interpretation of classic design Tango balls, which are often used at the World Cup event and the European Cup in the era of the 1980s.

The ball has been developed over the past two years and is designed in accordance with the ball in previous tournaments. Having presented at last in December 2011, at the time of the draw, Adidas Tango Finale 12 directly distributed to the participant teams. For information, Adidas Tango 12 Finale will only be used on top of the game. While the other game match, Euro 2012 will use the Adidas Tango ball 12. Adidas Tango ball 12 is claimed to be better than Adidas Jabulani used in the 2010 World Cup. When Jabulani has been criticized because many of the unpredictable direction of movement.

Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool performed brilliantly in the match counter Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds beat the visitors by a convincing score of 4-1. Both teams did not show the best power in this fight. Liverpool rested Steven Gerrard, while Chelsea keep Petr Cech, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, and Juan Mata. Corrugated invasion launched by Liverpool to Chelsea in a mess in the first half. Kenny Dalglish troops were winning 3-0 at halftime thanks to an own goal and the goal Jordan Henderson and Daniel Agger.

In the second half, both teams scored both goals grain. Jonjo Shelvey scored from Liverpool, while Chelsea from Ramires. These results raise the position of Liverpool to the eighth position with 52 points from 37 matches. Chelsea stuck in sixth with 61 points and certainly will not be able to penetrate the zone of the big four. However, the Blues can still qualify for the Champions League next season as long as it can beat Bayern Munich in the final this year.

The game

Luis Suarez threatened the Chelsea goal in the eighth minute. Unlucky for him, his shot was wide. The next opportunity to be owned by Andy Carroll. He tried to outwit Ross Turnbull, however far-range shot was still rising. Branislav Ivanovic almost brought the visitors ahead after a while. However, the header forward Florent Malouda corner kick hit the goalpost. The whole stadium finally bubbled in the 19th minute. Ciamik action Suarez forcing Essien to make an own goal. Combing the left side of the Chelsea defense, Suarez with exceptional passing Ryan Bertrand and John Terry and then kick the ball. The skin round about Essien who can not get around and then into the goal. The home team doubled their advantage seven minutes later. Henderson, who received a direct offshoot of the Maxi Rodriguez deal with Turnbull because Terry slipped. Without difficulty, the player back number 14 that sent the ball into the top corner.

Entering the 28th minute, Liverpool farther away. Starting a corner, Carroll bouncing ball and then Agger to make this into a goal with his head. Carroll throw away a good chance he gets six minutes later. Shot from inside the penalty box could still be blocked by Turnbull. Not long after, Fernando Torres almost dropping out Chelsea. However, his shot from a narrow angle still hit the crossbar. Liverpool almost make his fourth goal in the 42nd minute through Stewart Downing volley from outside the penalty box. Although Turnbull could not reach it, the ball was hit the crossbar.

In first half injury time, Liverpool have a penalty following a breach Ivanovic against Carroll. However, Downing is believed to be the executor failed to fulfill their duties. The shot to the left of the pole. Five minutes after the interval, Chelsea could cut the gap to 1-3 thanks to goals from Ramires. Intends to control the Malouda free kick, the Brazilian midfielder deflect instead directly into the goal. However, Liverpool away again in the 61st minute. Turnbull intend to throw the ball instead of directing it to Shelvey. Although from a considerable distance, had no trouble Shelvey scored the ball into the goal for Turnbull has left his post.

Pepe Reina makes brilliant rescue in the 73rd minute. He was able to confront Romelu Lukaku close range header. In the remaining time, no longer a goal is created. Liverpool won 4-1.

The lineup
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Downing (Sterling 84 ‘), Henderson, Shelvey, Maxi (Kuyt 84′), Suarez, Carroll

Chelsea: Turnbull, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Bertrand, Essien, Romeu, Ramires, Sturridge (Lukaku 68 ‘), Malouda, Torres

Champion Trophy

This midweek Europa League final will be held and addressing the duel between fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid versus the Athletic Bilbao. Nuances of Argentina also emerged as Madrid tried to grab his second title in the Europa League, while Bilbao trying to win his first trophy in Europe. Arena Nationala, Bucharest, Romania, will be the arena duel of two clubs in the Primera Liga champions fight for the trophy.

Bilbao, is the final speed to successfully make a surprise by eliminating Manchester United in the last 16, will try to win his first trophy on the European scene. The first experience of Los Leones to the finals in 1977 UEFA Cup defeat of Juventus.

Atletico while it’s a little more experience in European affairs in the title because it has never won the Europa League 2009-10, and also the 2010 European Super Cup. Besides Los Rojiblancos has ever won the Cup Winners 1961-62, as noted by Reuters.

In its speed to the top of the party this time and Bilbao Atletico both have demonstrated acumen okay, promising a final walk fierce and a lot of goals.Atletico since the group phase to make 30 goals and conceded 10 goals, while at the same period Bilbao scored 28 goals and conceding 20 goals. Sharp and Atletico Bilbao is also reflected in the Europa League top scorer standings.Radamel Falcao from Atletico is currently the top scorer while with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04) with 10 goals. Other Atletico players, Adrian Lopez, on the next position with 8 goals.

In Bilbao, there is a bomber Fernando Llorente has collected seven goals pieces.Two colleagues, Markel Susaeta and Iker Muniain, each pack has 5 goals so far.Heat of the match will also indicated by the results of the two teams in La Liga this season. Two goals from Llorente managed to take a 3-0 win over Atletico Bilbao in October, while a pair of goals at the Vicente Calderon Falcao in March making the turn to beat Atletico Bilbao 2-1.

It’s not impossible anyway in the end the match on penalties must be resolved so intense, like the last time Spanish final in this event – previously known as the UEFA Cup – in 2007 the Sevilla beat Espanyol krtika on penalties after playing a draw 2-2. Duel Atletico Bilbao time counter is also unique in that it explores the nuances of not only a field for the title between the two Spanish clubs but also the arena fights between the two peracik cunning tactics from Argentina: Diego Simeone and Marcelo Bielsa at Atletico Bilbao.

Barcelona Beat Espanyol 4-0

Barcelona win a landslide victory over Espanyol with a score of 4-0. Los Culesfourth goal by Lionel Messi hired. With the addition of these four goals, then Messihas scored 50 goals in La Liga. While in all competitions, overall these Argentinefootballer has collected 71 goals. In the game against Espanyol at the Camp Nou,Barca Messi to open the scoring in the 12th minute. Execution of his free-kick made ​​it through the fence and tore calf Espanyol players the goal Alvarez.

Barca could only add to the advantage in the second round. This time Messi penaltyin the 64th minute to double Barca’s advantage to 2-0. Ten minutes later, Messiscored a hat-trick. Utilizing breakthrough bait Adriano, Messi left foot kick into the top right corner of nested Espanyol. Messi once again listed his name on the scoreboard over the tally in the 79th minute. Execution of the penalty sealed the win4-0 to Azulgrana. This victory adds to the scoring Barca in the standings to 90points. While Espanyol stuck in the top 13 with 45 points.

Teams
Barca: Pinto, Montoya, Puyol, Mascherano, Adriano (Tello 78 ’), Keita (Fabregas66′), Busquets, Thiago, Iniesta (Xavi 79 ‘), Messi, Pedro

Espanyol: Cristian Alvarez, R.Rodriguez, Forlin, H.Moreno, Didac, J.Lopez (Gomez60 ’), V.Sanchez, Verdu (Rui Fonte 80′), Baena, Weiss, Alvaro (Coutinho 66 ‘)

Podolski

Next season, the burden of Robin van Persie as Arsenal’s main goal machine will decrease with the arrival of Lukas Podolski. Can the new tandem, Van Persie greeted with enthusiasm. Podolski is a very good player. Van Persie knew he was playing 91, 92 times for the (national team) Germany, it has proved it. At the beginning of this week Arsenal finally managed to get a signature Podolski. Successfully finished the news that interest the Gunners at the Cologne player who has been blowing since last season.

Podolski arrival to the Emirates Stadium is expected to help Arsenal compete with teams other top. The former Bayern Munich will also be able to reduce the burden of Van Persie who is the current main pedestal ‘Gunner’ to break the opponent’s goal. Podolski is a great player and also a great character because he is a winner. Playing the Cologne when they play in the game pre-season, we could see that he is a winner. Although it was only a friendly match, he did everything to win and Van Persie et al’m glad he came to Arsenal.

Speaking of Van Persiae turns proclaim that Van Persie is ready to talk about his contract at the end of the season. Robin van Persie will soon take kepututsan related to his future at Arsenal. He was ready to talk about his contract at the end of the season. Van Persie Arsenal contract expires in the summer of 2013. That means Van Persie had stayed one more season with Arsenal.

Van Persie became an important player for the Gunners this season. He became a contributor scorer with 28 goals. The vital role of the Dutch striker was made Arsenal intends to immediately renew his contract. Arsene Wenger has been stated that the contract Van Persie will be rectified in the summer. Arsenal’s faith received from Van Persie. 28 year-old football player says ready for talks about his new contract at the end of the season. That was the plan. Van Persie has not set a date but he will have a meeting with the manager as he did before. Van Persie will hold talks about her future and many other things.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid finally managed to lock The Spanish League title. Thanks to a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao headquarters, Los Merengues certainly safe from the pursuit of Barcelona until the end of the season. At the Estadio San Mames, Wednesday (02/05/2012), Madrid three goals shared equally by Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo.

With this victory, Madrid firmly on top of the standings with 94 points from 36 matches. Their seven-point lead over Barca and certainly will not be chased away again for the remaining two matches live. This is the 32 league titles in the history of Madrid. It also became their first league title since 2008 as well as the first in the era of Jose Mourinho.

The game :

Madrid get a penalty in the 12th minute after a handball Javi Martinez. However, Ronaldo failed to convert the kick fitting 12 is to be scored as his shot toward the middle of the goal can be read by Gorka Iraizoz. Four minutes later, Higuain brought Madrid winning 1-0. After receiving feedback Ozil, he outwit the opponent’s defender-defender before unleashing a kick into the top corner.

Oezil doubled the lead for the visitors in the 20th minute. Ronaldo continued feedback force sontekannya Iraizoz again picked up the ball from the net. Five minutes after the restart, Ronaldo managed to pay for his mistakes in the first round. He was the ball Xabi Alonso’s corner to make Madrid a 3-0 lead.

Jose Callejon chance to bring Madrid further ahead in the 60th minute. However, the shot could still be blocked by Iraizoz. Bilbao is not without its opportunities.Oscar De Marcos kick in the 67th minute canceled due to hit the crossbar into the goal. Since the 72nd minute, Bilbao played with ten players. Javi Martinez sent off after receiving a second yellow card. In injury time, Ronaldo wasted a golden opportunity. Although faced with Iraizoz, he could not netted the goal.

The lineup
Bilbao: Iraizoz, Aurtenetxe, San Jose (Iraola 45 ‘), De Marcos, Susaeta, Perez, Muniain, Ekiza, Martinez, Gomez, Llorente
Madrid: Casillas, Pepe, Ramos, Arbeloa, Coentrao, Khedira, Oezil (Granero 79 ‘), Alonso, Higuain (Benzema 77′), Callejon (Marcelo 87 ‘), Ronaldo

Villarreal

Villarreal Beat Gijon 3-2. Villarreal win at home to Sporting Gijon with a score of 3-2 in the continuation of La Liga. These results are almost sure The Yellow Submarine survived therelegation trap. Been to El Molinon. Villarreal opened the scoring in the 19th minute through Mario. However, Alberto Ramos scored in the 39th minute to make the home side equalized 1-1.

Four minutes later, Villarreal ahead again. This time, turn Marcos Senna wholisted his name on the scoreboard after the penalty can not be dammed JuanPablo Colinas. Hernan Perez Villarreal took a 3-1 lead over the tally in the 56th minute. Alejandro Galvez scored five minutes before the end of normal time is notenough to prevent defeat of Gijon. An additional three points to make Villarreal ranks 16th with 41 points from 36 matches. With two games remaining, they will not be overtaken again by Gijon who occupy the 18th position with 34 points.

Villarreal will certainly remain in the highest caste that Real Zaragoza, who was in position to-19, failed to beat Levante on Wednesday (02/05/2012) Gijon itself still has a chance to survive. Condition, they always win in two games remaining,while Rayo Vallecano always lose in the three parties that they have.

Other results:
Getafe 1-1 Racing Santander
Granada Espanyol 2-1