Category Archives: UEFA Champions League

Arsenal, Arsenal…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by dennisseese

A few quick thoughts before the big Arsenal/Udinese Champions League qualifier this afternoon: I’m really curious to see who Arsene Wenger sends out as his starting XI for this match. I don’t expect wholesale changes, but I’d be extremely surprised … Continue reading →

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FC Barcelona: Champions

Posted on May 29, 2011 by dennisseese

This 3-1 victory was no fluke.  Barcelona were by far the best team in Europe, and the universe beyond, this season and it was fitting that they gallantly carved up a Manchester United side with delirious, ultimately, silly pretensions to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Blaugrana (I will be wearing one on Saturday)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by dennisseese

photo by Sergio Peres/Reuters I was wasting my time the other day looking at actual news on the New York Times website when I noticed an article there by Jere Longman entitled “Lionel Messi – Boy Genius.”  It’s a good … Continue reading →

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West Ham United — No Sleep ’til Championship

Posted on May 19, 2011 by dennisseese

I’ve been disconnected with a vague sense of mourning over the end of this European football season.  All leagues decided, many gods dead, most battles fought and all that.  There is still, of course, the Champions League final and some … Continue reading →

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I’ll have 4 El Clasicos, please

Posted on April 15, 2011 by dennisseese

What kind of ill-informed lunatic would take it upon themselves to write that numerous, bonus versions of El Clasico could even possibly be a little bit of a bad thing.  I apologize.  Sometimes my logic is 43% burnt. Here are … Continue reading →

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Rewinds – Vol. IV

Posted on April 8, 2011 by dennisseese

– It’s surprising and a little sad that all of the quarterfinal Champions League ties appear to be over after just one leg, save for the United/Chelsea clash.  This has been a wild and wacky year in Europe so I … Continue reading →

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La Liga Links

Posted on April 5, 2011 by dennisseese

I’m sorry that our La Liga coverage has been erratic the past few weeks.  My somewhat spotty Serie A fixation has taken over again and I’ve been writing and reading more about recent developments in Italy.  There is so much … Continue reading →

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Champions League draw and Europa League ephemera

Posted on March 18, 2011 by dennisseese

Interesting draw! As much as I clown Manchester United, I have to say that I’m really excited for this tie with Chelsea.  I think the added history, familiarity and league pride etc. will make this tie far more intense and … Continue reading →

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Champions League links and thoughts

Posted on March 16, 2011 by dennisseese

– A truly awesome match between Bayern and Inter yesterday. It was an exciting contest filled with attacking play from a multitude of world class players.  I mean, take your pick– there was Thomas Muller’s deft little flick that gave … Continue reading →

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