The long and the short of the champions league matches: Liverpool & Rangers have their fate in their own hands. Liverpool enjoyed a late outburst of goals to win 4-1 (a score line that really did flatter the reds). Rangers, on the other hand, did themselves no favors, losing 2-3 to a determined Stuttgart side in Germany. Now they must produce at least a point against Lyon in Scotland. Yes, Ibrox is a fortress, however, Lyon looked strong in their draw with Barcelona. Truth be told, Lyon are the better team, but a little grit may go a long way in getting Rangers through to the knockout stages.
In other games, Chelsea romped past Rosenborg in chilly Trondheim, in a match-up that really never was-- and Ronaldo scored a brilliant stoppage time freekick to assure victory of the group for Manchester United.
My picks for the groups:
A-Porto, and Liverpool will fly on through as though they'd never been on the brink of elimination.
B-Chelsea have already staked their claim; it could be a difficult ending for the Norwegians, who very well may stumble away from home, opening the door for Schalke to qualify.
C-Real Madrid, and Werder Bremen should advance
D-Cut and dried, AC Milan & Celtic.
E-Barcelona are through, and Lyon will use their quality to snatch the last spot.
F-This one was long ago decided: Man Utd & Roma, in that order.
G-Inter have already qualified in the top spot, so look for an under powered side to fall in Holland. And will a little luck (and help from CSKA), PSV will sneak through.
H-Another boring group: Sevilla & Arsenal, in that order.
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