Exciting Samsung Galaxy Camera: Celtic Win Over Spartak Moscow in Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Celtic continued their fine form on Wednesday after overtaking Spartak Moscow 2-1 through a late-game penalty.

Gary Hooper opened scoring after Spartak’s defence leaked. The Russians responded through an Ari finish. An unfair challenge on Georgios Samaras gave a penalty for the Bhoys, with Kris Commons eventually converting the effort.

Seeking to leave a footpr1nt in European football, Celtic have proven fine form in the Champions League this season. They gained acclaim after winning over giants Barcelona in one of their group games.

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Just Like Failing to Win Suzuki Cup 2012: Man City Loss to Dortmund Sends Them Out Of Europe

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.

None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.

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Intense UPSR Result 2012: Arsenal Beat Montpellier, Clinch 13th UEFA Champions League Qualification

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal successfully routed Montpellier 2-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League game, securing them a 13th consecutive qualification spot for the tournament.

Thomas Vermaelen’s header found Jack Wilshere, who made a clean finish to secure the game’s first goal in favour of Arsenal. The Gunners proceeded to win w1th ease through a Lukas Podolski volley that found the back of the net.

With 10 points from three wins, one draw and one defeat, Arsenal effectively sealed qualification for Champions League, falling second behind Schalke 04’s 11 points. 

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Sitting out Of the AIM 2012 Thrill: Torres on Bench during Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League Defeat

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – An unhappy Fernando Torres sat on the bench during Chelsea’s Champions League loss to Juventus on Tuesday.

Torres has remained in lacklustre form after failing to replicate his goal-scoring Liverpool persona since his transfer to Stamford Bridge. His absence further led Juventus to win w1th ease against a striker-less Chelsea, leaving the London club to struggle after winning last year’s title.

Atletico Madrid expressed interest in signing their former striker this January. Chelsea might bid to sign for the La Liga side’s striker Radamel Falcao in return. 

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A McDonalds Decision: Man Utd to Play Galatasaray in UEFA Champions League Game without Experienced Players

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United will go through their next Champions League challenge against Galatasaray without the help of their key playing figures.

Striker duo Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie will not play on United’s away game against their Turkish rivals. Apart from the two, the likes of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra, David De Gea and Rio Ferdinand will be absent on the match.

United will give starting positions to players inexperienced in Europe matches, in their bid to win w1th ease once more – Marnick Vermijl, Larnelle Cole, Joshua Kind, Davide Petrucci, Nick Powell and Ryan Tunnicliffe.

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Nordsjaelland Suffer Heavy UEFA Champions League Defeat from Juventus

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Champions League first-timers Nordsjaelland failed against established hosts Juventus as they were routed 4-0 in Wednesday’s match.

Juventus, which went through their Serie A campaign last season unbeaten to win the Scudetto, exhibited great potential to win with ease against their Danish counterparts. Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal and Sebastian Giovinco dominated the first half with each of their goals.

Fabio Quagliarella completed scoring through his 75th-minute headed effort, much to the misery of the Nordsjaelland men who failed to convert chances.

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Real Madrid Clinches Late Leveller against Borussia Dortmund in UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Borussia Dortmund encountered a lacklustre Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in Tuesday’s Champions League, with their match ending 2-2.

Marco Reus opened scoring for Dortmund as he went past through Alvaro Arbeloa to find Madrid keeper Iker Casillas’ net. Pepe equalized for the Spanish host through a 34th-minute power-header.

Arbeloa’s own goal before half time triggered disappointment from the Spanish side, yet they did not slow down in the midst of fiery German opposition as they sought to win with ease and fended off close attempts from Robert Lewandowski.

Mesut Ozil sealed the pulsating 90 minutes as he saved Madrid from an apparent home loss by firing a curling shot inside Dortmund’s net.

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