UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 09/10

Well it looks like the Champions League is at the point where some club we heard of are playing to see who getting into the group stage of the competition. This year format is different from the past years but should get interesting when they get the final qualifier round with sides like Arsenal and Lyon are in the draw. Anyway the result of the past round 1st leg.

Champions Path

Aktobe 0-0 M. Haifa
Bakı 0-0 Levski   
Salzburg 1-1 Dinamo Zagreb
Ventspils 1-0 BATE   
Levadia 0-1 Debrecen
Sheriff 0-0 Slavia Praha
APOEL 2-0 Partizan
Slovan Bratislava 0-2 Olympiacos
Zürich 2-3 Maribor 2-3
København    3-1 Stabæk

Non-Champions Path

Sporting 0-0 Twente
Shakhtar 2-2 Timişoara   
Celtic    0-1   Dinamo Moskva
Sparta 3-1 Panathinaikos   
Anderlecht    5-0 Sivasspor

To explain it, the 5 winners of the non-champions path will be in the random draw with Arsenal, Lyon, Athletico Madrid, Stuttgart and Fiorentina to play for 5 spots in the group stage. While the 10 winners of the champions path will be in a draw then the 5 winners of those games will be in the group stage.

Results from yesterdays games were

Aktobe 3-4 M. Haifa
Salzburg 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb
Sporting 1-1Twente
Sparta 0-3 Panathinaikos   
Anderlecht 1-3 Sivasspor

All the bold mark clubs are the ones who are going through to the next round. The rest of the games will be played today.

Arsenal to play Celtic in Champions League qualifying round.

Arsenal to play Celtic in Champions League qualifying round.

Going to be a cracking tie that.

Going to be a cracking tie that.

Would be nice to see the hoops go through, but can't see it.

Scott Mcdonald to get a hat-trick you heard it here first.

Celtic will go through on away goals

easy draw for Arsenal,they might have a tough-ish game away,but when they get them back to London,i expect Arsenal to ease through.

Wow, that'd be some game between Arsenal and Celtic.

I wanted Celtic to go through to the group stages but I cant see it happening but they'll give it a hell of a go.

Think its a shame two British teams clash so one must go out already. There seems to be a couple of signs early that we may struggle to dominate the competition as in recent years.

Big names are heading to the continent after Real Madrids sudden 170 million spend and the conservative approach by managers in the prem. Man City only seem to be stalking players from the prem, so thats not helping either. Maybe its got something to do with those tax laws and the pound crashing against the euro.

Think its a shame two British teams clash so one must go out already. There seems to be a couple of signs early that we may struggle to dominate the competition as in recent years.

Good, and it's a shame the mancs and chelsea couldn't be knocked by the end of the group stages.

As per last year, it's too big a competition to have in one thread.

I'm going to rename this.

Celtic to get through here would be huge, really hope they can do it. Aussie Scotty Mac to score the winner

Celtic 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 3-0 Celtic

Watch this space.

Arsenal will be too strong over two legs

I think Arsenal will win it but it will be interesting to see how well they do in the first leg in Glasgow as not many teams come away with a win from Park Head. I think it could make it interesting for a second leg back in London if Celtic can get something like a 2-0 win.

I think Celtic will hold Arsenal in Celtic's home game, Arsenal to scrape it at Highbury...i mean, Emirates.

Celtic haven't lost at home in Europe for ages.

Can't see Arsenal changing that with their weakened back and forward lines.

Does anyone know when the games are?

I hope Celtic at least give a good game against Arse. Don't really care who goes through.

Celtic will be tough to break down but they'll be poor going forward. They will really miss Nakamura's creativity.

Celtic 0-0 Arsenal

Arsenal 2-0 Celtic

Celtic haven't lost at home in Europe for ages.

I think the only team to beat them at Park Head in the last 6 years were Barca

Does anyone know when the games are?

Next week is the first leg and the second leg games will be the week after than at the end of the month they have the Super Cup game and the group stage draw

Celtic will be too strong at Parkhead I think, but it will be vice versa at the Emirates. So.....

Celtic 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-1 Celtic

Celtic will be too strong at Parkhead I think, but it will be vice versa at the Emirates. So.....

Celtic 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-1 Celtic

I like it! Bye..bye...Arsenal....We nger off to Real Madrid in January...

Arsenal have a young team and I think Celtic will fancy a chance to beat them over 2 legs.

Adios Arsenal....

Celtic 1 - 3 Arsenal

Arsenal 4 - 0 Celtic

Arsenal will be way too good for the Scottish league's runners up.

I think Celtic are probably more into their stride than Arsenal and I would write them off especially at Parkhead.They will also raise their game because its an English club.

My money is on Arsenal

I think Celtic will edge it by one goal.

Hope Celtic can dump the Gunners out but I'm not sure who I'd put my money on. Hopefully Celtic can get a result at Parkhead and frustrate Arsenal at the Emirates. I have a feeling it will be difficult though even at Parkhead because Arsenal are quick and dangerous on the break and Celtic are not too impressive when it comes to keeping the opposition out. We'll have to wait and see though. The Champions League can be very unpredictable. Awesome competition. I'm looking forward to it all starting again.   

SHould be a good game between Celtic and Arsenal tonight! Come on Celtic!

Should be a cracker. Mowbray v Wenger.

Samaras leading the line for Celtic, Van Persie too for Arsenal.

You'll Never Walk Alone on now. Beautiful

They sing it just as well

Come on Celtic!

Cracking atmosphere at Parkhead.

Decent game too. Fancy Celtic to score here.

This is football!

Passion, quality, bravery, cracking atmosphere. I'm enthralled.

That defensive midfielder and the right back, Hinkel, for Celtic have been magnificent thus far. Both covered so much ground and made quality interceptions.

We should swoop for McGeady if we had the cash.

Great tempo.

Some proper tackles going in too. It's a fierce, and very entertaining game this.

Some proper tackles going in too. It's a fierce, and very entertaining game this.

End to end and thoroughly enjoyable.

Arsenal are a bunch of whinging bas**rds.  Every time a Celtic player touches one of them they lay writhing on the ground but always get up when play resumes.  They seem to think their perfect football doesn't merit being broken up by a strong, tough challenge.  Would love to see Celtic win this one.

Jammy cu*ts.

: Well played, William.

The fuckers are falling with nothing. Sit down Wenger, you tosspot.

Arsenal 1-0 up.

Luckiest goal ever.

Sit down Wenger, you tosspot.

Gallas celebrated the goal. I cannot believe that.

Oh well, he's scored 2 in 2 so he'll be whinge-free for a few weeks.

I live in Glasgow but someone please stop these clowns singing Y.N.W.A. They actually think they had it first.

Arsenal to win 2-1.

EDIT. Is this the same ref as the CL final last year?

I live in Glasgow but someone please stop these clowns singing Y.N.W.A. They actually think they had it first.

Arsenal to win 2-1.

EDIT. Is this the same ref as the CL final last year?

Yes it is the same ref.

And its been argued both ways as to who sang it first.

Yes it is the same ref.

And its been argued both ways as to who sang it first.

I've got a footy quiz book somewhere that states that Liverpool were the creators of the song.

Yes it is the same ref.

And its been argued both ways as to who sang it first.

Was Definately us, we adopted it in the 60's when it was in the chart and Celtic started it when they were on a march for European cup 4 or 5 years later.

Good game this though, the ref is letting play continue. That DM for Celtic - N'guemo or whatever his name is looks quality.

I've got a footy quiz book somewhere that states that Liverpool were the creators of the song.

We certainly have the stronger case to argue.

I think this ref deserves huge credit for his let the game flow attitude tonight. + for the ref .

Oh joy, Wenger will be crying about his players being kicked after the match. If Fabregas learnt what his feet where for we would have one of those yellows.

I think this ref deserves huge credit for his let the game flow attitude tonight. + for the ref .

Dont see it myself, i think he's being a tight b***ard towards Arsenal. Giving them alot of free's when they're doing just as bad.

Caldwell OG

0-2 Arsenal. So cruel for the skipper - he's been good.

arsenal are so proper jammy. 1st goal in off his arse and 2nd goal an own goal.

Game over.

Poor old Robbie Keane's dad looks gutted on the Celtic bench

arsenal are so proper jammy. 1st goal in off his arse and 2nd goal an own goal.

Argh i know, just glanced the back of his head and went in.

Yeah suppose the Ref has Wenger glasses a bit but its still a good performance from him.

Gary Caldwell having a poo week.

Me and LFCBAFC have been saying for months. Arsenal are the luckiest team in the world, by quite a stretch, certainly up there with Man Utd. The amount of own goals, last minute goals, deflected goals and penaties they get is unbelievable.

Me and LFCBAFC have been saying for months. Arsenal are the luckiest team in the world, by quite a stretch, certainly up there with Man Utd. The amount of own goals, last minute goals, deflected goals and penaties they get is unbelievable.

But to be fair, Scottish football is absolutely terrible.

I'm not even sure they deserve automatic entry to the Champions League group for the winners.

But to be fair, Scottish football is absolutely terrible.

I'm not even sure they deserve automatic entry to the Champions League group for the winners.

Totally agree with you. I was just pointing out the fact that Arsenal are incredibly lucky, even in the Premier League.

But to be fair, Scottish football is absolutely terrible.

I'm not even sure they deserve automatic entry to the Champions League group for the winners.

The level of football up here is a disgrace, thats why I have been sent up here, to improve grass roots .

The level of football up here is a disgrace, thats why I have been sent up here, to improve grass roots .

You being chosen to improve any kind of root is questionable

Yeah but these are legal roots that fund the illegal ones that nobody knows that I have in the garden.

A. Song seems to be improving in every game he plays - I actually really quite like him as a player.

A. Song seems to be improving in every game he plays - I actually really quite like him as a player.

I been thinking that for the past 2 games of this season and the back end of last, he's a gem. Versatile and quality in each position he plays.

Agreed, he looks comfortable both in defence and in midfield. Strong, agile, very good on the ball, good tackler. Could turn into a really great player and to be honest I don't think Arsenal need to go looking for a defensive midfielder if they can keep this lad fit.

Whats the score of Celtic and Arsenal ?

Whats the score of Celtic and Arsenal ?

Finished 2-0 to Arsenal mate. Or at least I think it did - I left 5 mins early.

It sound like the Celtic fans are sing YNWA at the start of the match?! Why?

It sound like the Celtic fans are sing YNWA at the start of the match?! Why?

Because it's their anthem too.

Oh... I thought its Liverpool only. But they can't copy from us!

Well i do not mind as they are very good supporters and they love their club so why not ? We did take the song ourselves it has been known to be ours and Celtics song for a long time.

I watched the Arsenal vs Celtic game and to be honest it was a bit boring of a game. Arsenal did play better Celtic on the whole but were lucky with both goals which pretty much killed off the tie I would say.

The rest of the scores

FC Sheriff 0-2 Olympiacos FC
FC København 1-0 APOEL FC
Celtic FC 0-2 Arsenal FC
FC Timişoara 0-2 VfB Stuttgart
Sporting Clube de Portugal 2-2 ACF Fiorentina

The rest of the results from the play-off round

Panathinaikos FC 2-3 Club Atlético de Madrid   
PFC Levski Sofia 1-2 Debreceni VSC
Olympique Lyonnais 5-1 RSC Anderlecht
FC Salzburg    1-2 Maccabi Haifa FC
FK Ventspils 0-3 FC Zürich

What's the scores tonight then anyone?

Anderlecht   1-3 (agg 2-8) Lyon   

Atletico Madrid  2-0 (agg 5-2) Panathinaikos   

Debrecen  2-0 (agg 4-1) Levski Sofia

FC Zurich  2-1 (agg 5-1) FK Ventspils   

Maccabi Haifa  3-0 (agg 5-1) SV Red Bull Salzburg

Cheers mate!

I thought Arsenal were playing tonight though?

Tomorrow. It's a reverse of last week where the Wednesday night matches played last week are on a Tuesday night this week and vice versa.

Tomorrow. It's a reverse of last week where the Wednesday night matches played last week are on a Tuesday night this week and vice versa.

Ahh yeah makes sense. Can't see Celtic pulling it back to be honest.

Ahh yeah makes sense. Can't see Celtic pulling it back to be honest.

I can, they have Samaras! In all honesty, he's sh*t.

Yeah but Caldwell's dead good at keeping the ball out of his net and stuff.

Anyone else got the Arsenal - Celtic game on?

Arsenal just came pretty close to scoring then through Bendtner and Eduardo.

Oh my F***ing God Eduardo you absolute embarrasment.

Yet another shocking refereeing decision to give a ridiculous penalty/   

and people wonder why there is violence at matches. If I was a celtic fan I would like to commit a violent act on that ref

an utter disgrace!

What about Eduardo?

I was just talking to some Arsenal fan how much I like Eduardo before the match. Then he does that. Terrible.


Fiorentina 0-1 Sporting That could be an exciting game!

He prob dived over to avoid another broken leg, but the referee is more at fault because in live time it didnt look remotely like a pen.  

What about Eduardo?

He more then anyone should know better. His career was nearly finished. He comes back and does that. Ok loads do it but he spent months in rehab he should be happy to be playing at all and play fair

Anyone recognise the ref in the Arsenal - Celtic match?

Did he ref the greatest comeback in a European cup final? I believe he did sir

Did he ref the greatest comeback in a European cup final? I believe he did sir

He did indeed.

I think people have to understand, in footballing terms diving for a penalty is the equivolent of "murder" these days.
It is punishable by death at the very least.
But in the case of Eduardo we would sooner keep him alive because playing for Arsenal is like a sentence worse than death anyhow!

If it wasn't for Boruc saving Celtic's blushes then Arsenal would be 7 up by now.

Again it just highlights the gulf in class between English and Scottish football.

If it wasn't for Boruc saving Celtic's blushes then Arsenal would be 7 up by now.

Again it just highlights the gulf in class between English and Scottish football.

Celtic and Rangers aside the scottish prem is no stronger then the League of Ireland. Scottish sides have took heavier beatings in Europe this season then the Irish ones

Arsenal have dire songs. I hate their fans. Celtic were singing YNWA at the end and all they could come up with was 'We're by far the greatest team...'.

If it wasn't for Boruc saving Celtic's blushes then Arsenal would be 7 up by now.

Again it just highlights the gulf in class between English and Scottish football.

It's funny how Mowbray finished bottom of the PL and still managed to get the top job in Scotland.