October 20th, 2009

All the major teams didn’t manage to secure a win in today’s Champions League clashes.

Barcelona 1-2 Rubin

The away team scored in the 2nd minute of play through Ryazantsev. The scoreline remained undisturbed till the 48th minute, Ibra moved past two Rubin defenders to net in the ball from a Xavi forward pass. Later in the 73rd minute Rubin were put ahead with Karadeniz’s shot which went across Valades.

Liverpool 1-2 Lyon

Gerrard started the match but was substituted in the 25th minute with Fabio Aurelio. Liverpool took the lead right before half-time, Aurelio’s cross reached Benayoun at the back post who fired it in to the roof of the net. Lyon began the second half well, having three tries within three minutes. Lyon finally equalized, with Gonalons receiving the ball right at his feet after Reina had made an initial save. Liverpool fans stood still as Delgado scored the winner in injury time from a Govou cross.

Inter 2-2 Dynamo

Inter went a goal down early on (5′) when the ball fell into Mikhalik’s path after a free-kick. Inter looked wobbly at the back, nevertheless, Dejan Stankovic leveled in the 35th minute. Minutes later Lucio scored an own goal to give Dynamo the lead once again. Inter came back with Walter Samuel scoring the header from Sneijder’s corner.

AZ 1-1 Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas put the Gunners ahead in the 36th minute after a typical Arsenal move also involving Arshavin and Van Persie. Arsenal almost had victory until Mendes da Silva snatched it with a close range volley in injury time.

Other results:
Debrecen 3-4 Fiorentina
Rangers 1-4 Unirea
Stuttgart 1-3 Sevilla
Olympiacos 2-1 Standard