UCL RESULTS – MATCHDAY 7

BAYERN MUNICH 1 - 1 AC MILAN

HONORS EVEN AT THE ALLIANZ ARENA

Bayern Munich have won their last 15 games at the Allianz Arena as they welcome Italian giants AC Milan. This match was a classic as both the teams playing with totally different styles. AC Milan were without Cafu and Maldini and so they had to start with Nesta and Kaka Kaladze at the back. Bayern definitely started more strongly since they had their best squad of players. Only captain Oliver Kahn was missing and young Micheal Rensing was given a start. Bayern dominated the first half as Demichelis and Ballack were deadly. A superb volley by Ballack gave the Bavarians the well deserved lead at the 27^th minute. Minutes later Roy Makaay could have made it 2 – 0 but his shot went off target. At half time Munich were 1 goal to the good but no one could right off AC Milan.

In the second half Milan showed why they are such a strong team as they made some sweet moves thanks to incredible passing and skill from Pirlo and Kaka. But Lucio and Ismael were looking solid. But at the hour mark Milan were awarded a penalty. The decision looked quite harsh as Ismael was adjudged of handling the ball in the penalty box. Shevchenko scored his 6^th goal of the competition and gave Milan the priceless away goal. The Germans were furious on giving away the goal and the match ended the same way. AC Milan keeper Dida had to be carried off in a stretcher as he landed awkwardly on the ground when he went to collect a corner. Dida will miss the 2^nd leg of the match.

Milan have featured in 2 Champions league finals in the last 3 years. At the San Siro the whole of Italy will be behind their side and Bayern Munich have a daunting task ahead of them. As of now it is advantage Milan but the Bavarians are not done. Last year they crashed out in the quarter final stage. Bayern last reached a final in 1999 when Manchester united beat them thanks to a late goal from Solskjaer. If Milan maintain a clean sheet at home then Bayern’s dreams of Champions League glory will be over.