Peter Crouch decided to miss both legs, so Real Madrid won 4-0 and 1-0.
In truth, Madrid could have won both legs anyway.
Crouch wants another chance, as the players all do, so Spurs really need three points from their game against Arsenal. Therefore Crouch will be fresh and very fired up for the derby.
I thought Spurs won the first half last night. But it was 0-0 at half-time.
Then Brazilian fumbler Aurelio Gomes threw in a Ronaldo shot.
I’m not surprised that Real Madrid beat Spurs in both games.
But it should have been closer. When Crouch made those two silly tackles in Madrid, Rafael van der Vaart had no role, no relevance, and Real walked it, really.
In effect, one red card ended Tottenham’s first roller-coaster ride in the so-called Champions League.
Big charm offensive from Mourinho last night.
But also big nullification.
Classic Mourinho. When he perceives a threat, he counters that threat.
So he had triangles of players closing down Bale and Lennon. Bale did OK, Lennon should have given Pav a pass that was easier to hit. Pav’s header was a far worse miss.
Last week I heard the next manger of Chelsea will be Jose Mourinho.
Senior players want him back, it was revealed today.
But does Roman? I think he does.
Real Madrid v Barcelona is on Wednesday, April 27.
Those two also play in La Liga on Saturday night and I reckon Benzema will start. Also Pedro. Pep likes Pedro a lot because he is so energetic and fast. You need that the clasico.
The Schalke-Man United first leg is on April 26 and Sir Alex was in Gelsenkirchen last night to see former Real Madrid legend Raul turn in a world class display against Inter.
Man United have played German clubs four times over two legs in the Champions League and never won.
Never won!
The foxy Raul has scored 71 goals in the Champions League.
What a perceptive signing he was !
Experience works, Mr Wenger.
Van Nistelroy has 60 goals and Shevchenko 59.
Tons of Arsenal news in recent days.
Many things need to be said but I’m tied up today.
I’ll have to sum up Arsenal’s week on Friday morning.
Maybe I can post at 8 a.m. for our friends in the City.