It wasn't a surprise when Arsenal shot down Porto(who??); 2-times(only?? And it was way back then.) with a 5-goals difference. Well, one thing i'm familiar with, it was never a good thing to win a home game with a slight difference. It's the away game that counts.
But when Manchester United writes off AC Milan; a 7-times Champions League winner, with 7-2 on aggregate, that game cancel out Arsenal's win. Can I get a hell yeah?
Manchester United made the away goals count. They've won 3-2 in San Siro. Rooney scored 2 goals there and at home, back from injury, he scored another 2 goals. Well, i think the away win was enough to secure a place in the quarter-final, but with a 4-0 win in Old Trafford?? Can i get a hell yeah?
Old Trafford greeted Beckham with 'Welcome Back' banners around the stadium. He is one United's living legend. Great reception for Becks, who looks almost tearful at the emotional reception as he comes on after 63 mins. But hey, tough luck dude. It will stay in your memory that your former club trounced your current club. Humiliation. Can i get a hell yeah?
United started their goal riot with Wayne Rooney who headed in Gary Neville's cross on the 13th minutes. A firmly headed in goal with a direction. Sublime.
Rooney!!!
One man that caught my eyes were Park Ji-Sung. One thing about him that I love is he looked kinda out of place. Looks can fool you, he is the man that gets his job done very well indeed. It was a match between Park and Pirlo, and Park topped Pirlo's presence on the field.
With Pirlo got his hands tied by Park, Milan looked awfully quiet. The ball didn't unsettle Vidic and Ferdinand at back, and Van Der Sar wasn't too busy saving any shots. Honestly, Milan failed to pierce through United's back line.
Another 3 goals came in the second-half. Just right after half-time, Rooney nicked in another goal following a great low cross from Nani, another goal added to his 30 goals tally this season.
Rooney again!!!
Scholes made a great pass to Park and he scored in the 58th minutes. Lemme tell you one thing, if Park Ji-Sung can score against your team, you know your team sucks. Bad time. I'm not poking fun at him, but c'mon! You can't mark Park Ji-Sung, that means you are not taking him seriously. But hey, can I get hell yeah??
Hell yeah!!! Perfect song sung by Sung.
Rooney has to be rested. A white Pele indeed, a standing ovation received. What a great display by him. And things could only get worst for Milan as Fletcher headed in a great cross from Rafael to make it 4-0 on the scoreboard. The game was early ended for Milan and the 4th goals just like adding salt to wounds, and for United it was like adding chocolate marshmallows to a favorite cocoa, finished with whipped cream on top of it. Yeah, it does taste like that. Victory is sweet.
And the referee blew the whistle 2 minutes early just to prevent further humiliation. Can i get a hell yeah??
I thought I could see Real Madrid in the finals, which will be a great draw in the quarter-final if they're up against any other team, but they came short again. Last time against Liverpool, now Lyon screwed them up. Miralem Planjic scored to cancel out Ronaldo's 6th minutes goal. They lost on aggregate 2-1. Nicked as 'The Galactics', they should have done better. With Kaka and Ronaldo on the field, expectations were high. They should have scored a lot of goals on their home turf. Remember what I said earlier? It's the away goals that counts. Too bad they didn't win in Lyon and that cost them a lot. Real Madrid now only have Spanish La Liga to think about, and they have to win it.
Happy for a moment.
Sour in the end.
Last summer shopping spree for Ronaldo = 80 million euros
Purchase of Kaka = 50 million euros
Buying Benzema from Olypique Lyon = 40 million euros
Lured Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa from Liverpool = 40 million euros
Other fees = 40 million euros
TOTAL of MASSIVE SUMMER SPENDING = 250 million euros
Getting kicked out of the Champions League by the team you paid money to?
PRICELESS
Yo Ronaldo! Regret much?? Hehe.