Champions League 09/10

Zurich may be in last place in their group but they are not an easy team to beat. This is not Debrecen who look out of their depth in the Champions League, Zurich snatched a win against Milan in round 2 of group play and have played Real Madrid pretty closely both home and away. So I do not think Milan winning there is a certainty. Thus Marseile may still have a chance to qualify even if they do not defeat Madrid by 3 goals. Any sort of Marseille win may be sufficient if Milan does not win in Switzerland.

Bordeaux are continuing to show they are no casual team. They comprehensively defeated Juventus and did so by taking Diego, Del Piero and Amauri out of the game with tight marking.

Well, if losing 2-5 at home can be described as close...

I watched Juve's 2-0 loss at Bordeaux and Bordeaux outplayed them. They controlled midfield and used both of their fullbacks to put pressure n Juventus' defense. Disappointing games from both Diego and Felipe Melo but Juve still controls it's fate and all it needs is a home draw against Bayern to advance. But I am starting to get a little worried about Diego's play, ever since he missed some time due to injury a month and a half ago, he has not been the same player. Juve needs him to be active and creative in central midfield.