The 1st leg of the Champions League Quarter-finals had a couple surprises, but in this experts opinion (and we all know I’m clueless), Liverpool is still looking like the favorite to win it all.  Liverpool hammered PSV, at PSV, and barring a monumental collapse, Liverpool and skipper Stevie Gerrard are on their way to the semi-finals.  And as much as it pains this ManU supprter to say it, Liverpool looks like a team on a mission. 
 
AC Milan and Bayern played a memorable match at Milan, but Bayern stole a tie with Daniel Van Buyten scoring both goals, including a last gasp finish in the 93rd minute.
 
My favorite result was Valencia tying Chelsea 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.  I’m sure Jose “Mr. Know it all” Mourinho is saying he has Valencia right where he wants them - man I can’t stand that guy.
 
And I am sure all the Manchester United bashers are loving the fact that the Red Devils lost 2-1 at Roma.  But it isn’t nearly as bad as it looks.  United played with 10 men for over an hour, Scholes was an idiot, and they still got the all important away goal.  A 1-0 victory at Old Trafford will send the American owned United through to the semis. 
 
I think our semi-finals will have Liverpool, Bayern, Valencia & Manchester United all headed to the Final Four.

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