Blog > Manchester United
In our previous article, we wrote about the troubles that FC Sion have with FIFA, and how that may lead to FC Bayern’s opponents FC Basel being eliminated from the Champions League, and we mentioned two possible outcomes, either Bayern Munich getting a walkover or else Manchester United replacing Basel. Now, it has just started to get more interesting for Bayern Munich fans, and we bring you not one but two reasons for this. Continue reading
Blog > Manchester United
It seemed pretty clear last Friday. The legendary former FC Bayern left back Paul Breitner put his hand in the pot at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon and pulled out FC Basel’s name, to FC Bayern’s glee.
Paul Breitner couldn't help smiling at the draw
Blog > Manchester United
It was indeed an intense moment. The anxious supporters in Manchester City’s stadium were eating up all their 3G credit, while desperately refreshing their mobile phones, hoping for news that Villarreal had scored in the other game against Napoli. In the meantime, a squad that would best be described as FC Bayern’s B Team had closed up shop for all of 36 minutes. David Silva received the ball from Edin Džeko and unleashed a volley from distance for a dream goal against stand-in goalkeeper Butt. The crowd erupted in joy whilst the mobile phones were once again put to the test, this time showing that Villarreal were still holding Napoli to a 0-0 draw and their eternal city rivals Manchester United losing to Basel, and facing elimination. Continue reading