European Leagues Wrap-up: Manchester OUT!

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Guess no one expected both Manchester teams to leave Europa so soon? Or you have expected that because you think both teams want to concentrate on Premier League? How about Chelsea? Did you expect them to be the only English team standing and made such a comeback after sacking AVB? Well, this is the fun in football world, sometimes it is impossible to make predictions!

Arsenal fought their battle last week, and left the Champions League with their head held high, as they managed to beat AC Milan 3-0 back home. For a second their fans must have thought they were about to create miracle and made one of the greatest comeback in history. Yet, AC Milan didn’t lose another goal in the second half. So now AC Milan is through to quarter-final and will face Barcelona again.

Chelsea, to a lot of people’s surprise, becomes the only English team standing in the Champions League. It seems like sacking AVB is a right decision as the club is back on their winning track. As hopeless as Arsenal, after losing 3-1 to Napoli, most people think Chelsea wouldn’t make it to quarter final. Yet, Chelsea managed to make it 3-1 at home on Wednesday and earned themselves extra time. Ivanovic put the team through by scoring the winning goal in 105th minute. Chelsea will face Benfica in the quarter final.

Champions League Quarter-final: APOEL v Real Madrid; Marseille v Bayern; Benfica v Chelsea; AC Milan v Barcelona.

Champions League Semifinal: Benfica or Chelsea v AC Milan or Barcelona. APOEL or Real Madrid v Marseille v Bayern.

Wonder if APOEL will continue their amazing journey? And are you hoping for El Clasico final?
On the other hand, both Manchester teams were kicked out from Europa League. Manchester United failed to stop Athletic Bilbao and lost both games against them. Manchester City too, although managed to win 3-2 against Lisbon yesterday, still unable to qualify for the next round as they lost on away goals. Now both teams are expected to focus on Premier League and fight for the champion.

Europa League Quarter-final: AZ Alkmaar v Valencia, Schalke v Athletic, Sporting Lisbon v Metalist, Atletico Madrid v Hannover.

Europa League Semifinal: Atlético Madrid or Hannover v AZ Alkmaar or Valencia; Sporting or Metalist v Schalke 04 or Athletic Bilbao.

Will us see three Spanish teams in semi-finals? And what is your prediction for the final?