Bayern demolishes Arsenal while Madrid cruise through

Hello Dassyb's blog readers and football fans. Hope you are all good? two matches kicked off the second leg of round of 16 UEFA champions league matches with a repetition of first leg results being recorded.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid took care of business on Tuesday, becoming the first two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with wins over Arsenal and Napoli, respectively.

Both teams struggled in the first half but turned up the jets after the break, replicating the scorelines from the first legs. For Bayern, that meant a monstrous 10-2 aggregate win over the Gunners, while Real had to settle for a 6-2 aggregate score.

Here's a look at Tuesday's results:

Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich (agg 2-10)

Napoli 1-3 Real Madrid (agg 2-6)

Devastated gunners

A debated decision in the 53rd minute shattered any hopes of the Gunners becoming the first side in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit, having also lost the first leg in Germany 5-1.
They led through Theo Walcott's stunning 20th-minute goal, before Bayern were awarded a penalty that also resulted in the sending off of defender Laurent Koscielny. The France centre-back was initially shown a yellow card by referee Anastasios Sidiropoulos for his foul on Robert Lewandowski inside the area - but it was upgraded to a red once he decided Koscielny made no attempt to win the ball.
Lewandowski placed his spot-kick beyond the reach of David Ospina to give Bayern a 6-2 aggregate lead and effectively kill off the tie. The home side then folded as Bayern scored four goals in 17 minutes. Arjen Robben robbed Alexis Sanchez of the ball and beat Ospina, before Douglas Costa made it 3-1 with a stunning solo goal. Fellow midfielder Arturo Vidal grabbed a late double, first with an impudent chip before slotting in from Costa's square pass.

 

Bayern Munich celebrates scoring one of their goals

Real Madrid’s captain fantastic Sergio Ramos headed Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals with two goals in six second half minutes. Madrid were given a first-half scare by Napoli who dominated and took the lead through Dries Mertens but the second period was a very different story.

 

Zinedine Zidane’s team had forced only one corner in the first half but they won two at the start of the second 45 minutes and Ramos rose to head home both Toni Kroos kicks, the second via a huge deflection off Dries Mertens that was given by UEFA as an away goal.

Celebrations in Madrid

Will Barcelona and Borrusia Dortmund overturn deficits. fingers crossed as those games takes place tonight. Thanks for reading, don't forget to like, comment and share.

Bayern break Juve hearts in stunning comeback while Barcelona complete last-16 triumph over Arsenal

Hi Dassyb blog readers and football fans. Hope you are having an awesome week?  Two thrilling matches were played yesterday and the UCL live up to expectations after the thrilling comeback of Bayern against Juventus and Barcelona's MSN all getting on the score sheet.  The matches were nothing less of awesome.

Bayern 4-2 Juventus (aet; agg: 6-4)
After Thomas Müller forced extra time, substitutes Thiago Alcántara and Kingsley Coman capped a remarkable Bayern comeback in the round of 16.
Two goals in three extra-time minutes from substitutes Thiago Alcántara and Kingsley Coman decided a roller-coaster UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie in Bayern München's favour, as an initially excellent Juventus display foundered amid a dramatic finale to an already see-saw encounter.

In a direct reversal of the Turin first leg, and at a ground where Bayern had won their preceding nine UEFA Champions League home matches, Juve led 2-0 through Paul Pogba and Juan Cuadrado's first-half goals only to be pegged back just short of the final whistle.

For all Bayern's possession football, the hosts were revived by headers from crosses – Robert Lewandowski's 73rd-minute conversion of a Douglas Costa centre, followed by Thomas Müller nodding in Coman's wicked 91st-minute delivery.

Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal (agg: 5-1)
Neymar, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi were all on target as the holders reached the last eight for the ninth season running.It was a familiar story at the Camp Nou as Barcelona eased through to a ninth successive UEFA Champions League quarter-final and Arsenal, impressive at times, bowed out in the last 16 yet again.

Neymar's early goal all but ended the tie as a contest, and though Mohamed Elneny's fabulous strike earned Arsenal parity of the night, Barcelona had the last word. First Luis Suárez made it 2-1 in outrageous fashion before Lionel Messi chipped in to complete a 5-1 aggregate win.
Below is list of the last eight teams.  The quarterfinal draw  will be held on Friday. Congrats to all teams who made it this far.

Messi gives Barcelona comfortable win at Emirates and Juventus produces a stunning comeback against bayern.

Hi Dassyb blog readers and football fans. Two interesting matches were played in the round of 16 fixtures. Dybala and Sturaro lead Juventus from 2 goals down to a stunning comeback at home against Bayern Munich  after muler and Roben scored earlier on in an entertaing while Lionel Messi finally scored against Peter Czech and giving Barcelona a 2 nil away win against Arsenal. Below is the full results.

UCL results from matches played on Tuesday 23rd February 2016

Arsenal 0-2 Barcelona

Juventus 2-2 Bayern

Below are images from the games played.

Entertaining results, how did your team fare?

Football round up... Mourinho sacked, Guadiola to leave Bayern and Barcelona wins 3rd club world cup

Hi Dassyb blog readers,hope u had a great week? Seasons greetings. Below is a list of interesting stories that happened over the week in football.

In England, chelsea football ball club parted company with controversial coach Jose Mourinho and appointed Gus Hiddink as interim coach while several high calibre coaches are linked to the club. The decision divided Chelsea faithfuls as some supported while the others disagreed.

In Spain Barcelona were crowned the club world cup champions after defeating River plate by 3 goals to nil with goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Shares making the club the first team to win the trophy thrice.As the final whistle blew to bring the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2015 to a close, Luis Suarez was named player of the tournament by FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG). The Barcelona and Uruguay striker was presented with the adidas Golden Ball and the Alibaba E-Auto Award for two outstanding performances in which he scored five goals. FIFA.com brings you a round-up of all the tournament’s awards:
adidas Golden Ball and Alibaba E-Auto Award: Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
The Uruguayan international was the standout performer of this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, dazzling crowds with his finishing prowess, unwavering dedication and boundless enthusiasm. He guided his team to the final almost singlehandedly by scoring three goals against Guangzhou Evergrande before adding a further two strikes in the deciding match. Despite equalling Cesar Delgado as the competition’s all-time leading scorer, Suarez’s vital contribution involved more than just goals. He constantly troubled opposition defenders, posed a threat with practically every move he made and did not shirk from his own defensive duties. Winning the adidas Golden Ball and the Alibaba E-Auto Award crowns a successful year for the 28-year-old, who can now celebrate clinching both the FIFA Club World Cup 2015 title and its most prestigious individual accolade.

adidas Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
After being forced to miss the semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande through illness, the Argentinian superstar returned in time to face his countrymen and show off his considerable skills in the final. The River Plate defence struggled to contain Messi throughout as he led his team’s many attacks with his remarkable pace, underlining the importance of his contribution to the side by scoring the opening goal that set the Spanish club on the road to victory. The 28-year-old also shone as an unselfish provider constantly on the lookout for his team-mates, and received the adidas Silver Ball in recognition of his formidable performance.
adidas Bronze Ball: Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
As well as providing a vital link between defence and midfield, the Spanish international also set Barcelona’s pace. Iniesta set up his team-mates with an array of clever passes, repeatedly tearing apart the opposition defence with his vision and awareness. By dictating the rhythm of both of the newly crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions’ matches, the 31-year-old earned himself the adidas Bronze Ball.
FIFA Fair Play Award winners: Barcelona
The UEFA Champions League winners were not only the FIFA Club World Cup 2015’s most successful team but also its fairest. Collecting the FIFA Fair Play Award rounds off an
extremely successful trip to Japan for Barcelona.



In Germany, Pep Guadiola will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season with the club announcing former real Madrid coach as replacement. Pep is being linked to several high profile clubs in the premier league, but hands are crossed waiting for which team he decides to coach next season.

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