Pablo Aimar is 28-year old present Argentina international with 47 caps and goals to his credit. He played as an attacking midfielder in the final. He's now at Real Zaragoza and is another player that has not really hit the heights his early career and possible promised. 해외실시간중계 is among the most intelligent users of the ball in the world and should be playing at a higher level with no disrespect to Zaragoza. He previously played for River Plate.
This Newcastle team appears to be of entirely different mindset than that of 2 years back. They fought through the sole effort of Kevin Nolan for the past couple of decades, who's now not even in the team. 해외실시간중계 sacking of manager Chris Hughton and the market of players like Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll, Joey Barton and Jose Enrique, made everyone sure of Newcastle finishing in the lower half of the table. But with director Alan Pardrew's hard work, some young signings and powerful defense, they've put a stamp on mouth of those who were predicting the worst sitting on their chair.
Arsenal were the surprise team of this champions league final year, going all the way to the closing and defying expectations with every match. This year, they seem to be overestimated. The Gunners haven't yet settled into their new Emirates Stadium. The squad look noticeably uncomfortable and will take more time to jell. In light of the above, it is worth looking at the others. CSKA are a huge price at 10/1 and the 2005 UEFA Cup winners have to be backed to win this group. Russia is an intimidating place for visiting teams and the Muscovites are more than capable of promising results from their journeys.
Javier Mascherano 6 He had a better 2nd half but he is not good on the ball and he must take a bit of blame for the equalizer as he didn't stop the cross coming in.
Guardiola persisted with Ibrahimovich despite the Swede scoring just 16 goals in the League, 4 at the UEFA Champions and one in the Spanish Cup. Not the 30 goal striker but a decent 19 goal tally. Is that enough for a player like Ibra?
Clearing the ball out of danger, the pitch up, can get your striker into drama! With very little support upon receiving the ball, the striker has no choice but to run at defenders, or hold his position for support.
Juan Sanchez is 35-year old retired ex Spanish footballer with 1 cap that played as a striker in the final. 해외실시간중계 played for Real Mallorca and Celta Vigo in his career.