Well the last 16 draw was just last week and I began to get all excited about the prospect of Arsenal / Barca, Inter / Bayern and of course, Spurs / AC Milan. That’s when it hit me, maybe I should compile a list of all my favourite goals so far this year! So I did!
Enjoy.
10. Frei vs Bayern Munich
Lovely move, beautiful finish. Like something the Arsenal may cook up. Lovely from Basel.
[youtube 0Ni3bhJ_D9c]
9. Messi vs Copenhagen
Normally known for his jinking runs, this is just a belter. Nicely laid off for Messi and given time to shoot, he picks his spot perfectly. Magnificent finish.
[youtube x5wFZowezvM]
8. Benzema vs Ajax
A lovely move with a sublime finish. Welcome back Karim.
[youtube wqhYd_tAmnE]
7. Tino Costa vs Bursaspor
Out of nowhere Costa unleashes a devilish drive.
[youtube yqEsV-rswdw]
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6. Michel Bastos vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
A rattling strike from the assured left foot of the Brazilian. It’s unstoppable.
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It’s hard to accept yourselves as whipping boys when people keep scoring these sorts of goals against you. Nani is really coming into his own with strikes of this quality.
[youtube HUOwBd919EI]
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4. Matheus vs Arsenal
Matheus stunned Arsenal when Braga scored two late goals to beat the North London outfit, the second taking the biscuit. Immense goal. See them both below.
[youtube AjM6FWfe9U]
3. Zhirkov vs Spartak Moscow.
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2. Zahavi vs Lyon
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[youtube TTPADvQ3nGE]
1. Gareth Bale vs Inter
To do this against Morecambe would be impressive, to do it against the European Champions? Immense.
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