With the final three games over, the Champions League final eight are ready to take on each other. Shalke 04, Chelsea, and Roma each advanced today with a win in their 2nd aggregated game; yesterday Arsenal, Fenerbahce, Barcelona, and Manchester United round out the eight with a win in their game.
With Arsenal playing AC Milan in Italy and playing scoreless in the first game, Milan was favorite to win. The game was very exciting and just got even better towards the end; with both teams pressing to score, Fabregas was able to score with a low shot from 30 yards out in the 85' leaving Milan fans stunned. As the home team tried press even more in the closing minutes, Adebayor was able to end Milan's Champions League dreams with a goal in the 90' + 2 and send Arsenal to the next round.
Roma was able to finish off the upset to Real Madrid; Madrid has not been able to advance to the
final eight for the 4th season out of five. With Madrid only having to score 1 goal to tie the aggregate at 2-2 and being the home team, everyone thought they could come out with the win. Instead Taddei for Roma had other ideas as he connected in the 73'. Raul retaliated with a goal of his own just two minutes later (75') keeping the aggregate close. In the 90' minute, Vucinic sent the Italian side to the final eight with a goal.Other scores:
FC Porto vs Shalke 04: 1-0, Shootout: 1-4
Chelsea vs Olympiacos: 3-0
Sevilla FC vs Fenerbahce: 3-2, Shootout: 2-3
Barcelona vs Celtic: 1-0
Manchester United vs Lyon: 1-0
*Bold indicates winner
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