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Real Madrid and Arsenal tumbles out of Champion's League

March 8th 2007 04:15

RESULTS:

AC Milan 1 - 0 Celtic (Agg: 1 - 0)
Arsenal 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven (Agg: 1 - 2)
Bayern Munich 2 - 1 Real Madrid (Agg: 4 - 4 Bayern through on away goals)

Man Utd 1 - 0 Lille (Agg: 2 - 0)

SUMMARY:

Bayern Munich V Real Madrid 07-03-07 SSN

Bayern Munich's Roy Makaay scored the fastest ever goal in Champion's League history and helped his side claim victory against Real Madrid in the Allianz Arena over-night.

Roy Makaay put Bayern ahead with just 10 seconds on the clock bettering the previous mark of 20 seconds set by Arsenal's Gilberto Silva against PSV Eindhoven in 2002.

A depleted Real team missing defensive lynchpin Fabio Cannavaro and former England captain David Beckham could not find an answer to Bayern's early goal.

When Ferreira Lucio scored in the 66th minute, Real knew they had to score twice to avoid defeat but all they managed was a 83rd minute consolation penalty which Ruud Van Nistelrooy converted.

Bayern Munich are now through to the quarter finals of the competition by virtue of the away goal's rule.

Last season's runner-up Arsenal were bundled out of this year's competition by Dutch side PSV Eindhoven after a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Brazilian defender Alex went from villain-to-hero when he rose above the Arsenal defence to bullet a header into the back of the net with his 'second' goal. His first goal was an own goal that put the Gunners ahead.

However, with the Dutch side carrying a 1-0 lead into the game, the draw was enough to send them through to the next phase while Arsenal boss laments another trophy-less season for his side.

ManU V Lille 07-03-07 SSN Match Report

Manchester United's Henrik Larsson signed off in style after scoring the only goal of the game against Lille.

Larsson, whose 10-week loan spell with the Premiership leaders ends on Wednesday week, scored a 71st-minute header to settle a nervy contest that ultimately ensured United advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time in four years.

And Scottish giants Celtic pushed AC Milan all the way during 180 minutes of football and it only took a moment of genius from Milan's Brazilian midfielder Kaka to settle the tie with a goal in extra-time.

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Man Utd and Real Madrid wins Champion's League games

February 21st 2007 05:02

UEFA Champion's League action resumed overnight with the first knockout stage of the elite European club competition.

English giants Manchester United earned victory in a controversial match against French side Lille at the Stade Felix-Bollaert with a Ryan Giggs free-kick.

Furious Lille coaching staff attempted to haul their players off the pitch before the final whistle after keeper Tony Sylva was still lining his wall up when Ryan Giggs calmly stroked his free-kick into the top corner seven minutes from time to secure a 1-0 win.

There also appeared to be a security scare at the visitors end where fans seemed to get crushed in front of a 10 foot barrier which thankfully resulted in no reported injuries.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich took part in a five-goal thriller with David Beckham playing an instrumental role in his side's 3-2 win.

Real Madrid 3-2 Bayern Munich

The former England captain played a pivotal role in all three goals before admitting that he still harbours ambition of a recall to the national team.

'My ambition has never changed since the age of 13, even younger. I always wanted to play for my country and I will always be available whether I'm in Spain, for the next four months, or whether I'm in LA,' he said before adding, 'I will always want to do well for my country.'

Scottish champions Celtic battled out an entertaining goalless draw with Italian giants AC Milan at Parkhead.

Meanwhile, last year's runners up Arsenal hopes of progressing were dealt a blow when they lost away from home to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

A below-par Gunners side could not find a way back after falling behind to a Edison Mendez goal in the 61st minute but all is not lost with a return game to be played at the Emirates stadium in a fortnight's time.

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