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UEFA Champions League: Your Running Commentary

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The UEFA Champions League is back in action, as defending champion Barcelona looks to take its first step toward a quarterfinal berth against an upstart but capable Bayer Leverkusen side in the opening match of the knockout stage. Barcelona is a bit shorthanded for the match, as an injured Xavi has been left out of the lineup, and Gerard Pique is out as well.

In the day's other match, tournament Cinderella APOEL Nicosia travels to France to take on Lyon, a team that is fortunate to be in the knockout round after overcoming long odds on the final day of group play to stay alive. 

Here is the viewing schedule for Tuesday's matches:

2:45 p.m. – Fox Soccer Channel – Bayer Leverkusen vs. Barcelona

2:45 p.m. – Fox Soccer Plus/FoxSoccer.tv – Lyon vs. APOEL Nicosia

If you will be watching any of Tuesday's UCL action, please feel free to share any thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below. Enjoy the games.

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  1. Possession is actually up, in fact Barcelona had 78% in the first half of this game and more than 70% in the second half against a great Leverkusen squad.

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  2. Messi and Alexis looked good.
    Cesc is no Xavi, not even close.
    My guess is that possession has been down as has been scoring from the flanks.
    Opponents now have more of the ball and Barcelona has to defend more. Most coaches see this. The Special One was wrong to bunker against this weakened Barcelona, and since he may be the last to change, that makes him not so special. Pep is doing a good job with what he has.

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  3. Secret to beating Barca:

    Step 1: Blow up their youth academy.

    Step 2: Wait for their current players to retire.

    Yes, it’s a long term strategy, but I think it would work.

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  4. Let’s all kiss the barcelona ring! Yay!

    I can’t wait until a team either figures out how to play these guys or Barca just loses their mojo. They are 50% why the Spanish league is so boring to watch.

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