The Champions League is the most prestigious club competition in the world. The teams played the first of two legs which will be played in two weeks time.Between February 19th and February 20th, some of the best soccer teams in Europe took part in their first leg of the round of 16.
Two top games that were played were Roma vs. Real Madrid and Barcelona vs. Celtic.
With Roma being the underdog, despite being home, they were able to pull out a huge win against powerful Real Madrid, 2-1. With Raul scoring first for Madrid, the giallorossi were starting to look a little shaky in front of their home crowd. Just 15 minutes after, Pizarro was able to equalize giving Roma the energy it needed. But Roma racked on one more as Mancini hit home the game winner in the 59th minute to give Roma a win in their first leg and will look to win in Madrid in March.
Barcelona was able to come out of Scotland with a win against home team Celtic. An away win in this competition is huge as you are almost guaranteed a spot in the next round. Celtic scored first with a goal from Vennegoor but Messi was able to retaliate 2 minutes later with a goal of his own. In the 39th minute, Robson thought he gave Celtic the winning goal as the crowd erupted once his header soared over the keepers head. You can never count out Barcelona as Henry equalized in the 53rd' and Messi fired home the winner in the 80th' to send Barca home happy.
Other scores:Liverpool vs Inter Milan: 2-0
FC Shalke 04 vs FC Porto: 1-0
Olympiacos vs Chelsea: 0-0
Arsenal vs Milan: 0-0
Lyon vs Manchester United: 1-1
Fenerbahce vs Sevilla: 3-2
*Bold indicates winner.
Mancini gives Roma the win over Real Madrid.
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