Barcelona beats Inter in Champions League

By ROBERT MILLWARD, AP Soccer Writer 2 hours, 44 minutes ago

Barcelona revived its chances of holding onto the Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night, while Fiorentina and Arsenal advanced to the second round and Liverpool was eliminated.

In danger of getting knocked out, Barcelona (2-1-2) beat visiting Inter (1-1-3) on goals by Gerard Pique in the 10th minute and Pedro Rodriguez in the 26th to move from third place into first in Group F.

Barcelona won without injured forwards Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Thierry Henry spearheaded the offense.

“To win titles you need everybody, the whole team to be involved,” coach Pep Guardiola said.

Fiorentina (4-1) clinched a berth among the final 16 by defeating visiting Lyon 1-0 on a 28th-minute penalty kick by Juan Vargas. Lyon (3-1-1) also is assured of advancing, and that eliminated third-place Liverpool (2-2-1), which won 1-0 at Hungary’s Debrecen on David Ngog’s goal in the fourth minute.

“I’m very disappointed because we had chances in all the games,” Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said. “We were not worse than the other teams.”

Arsenal (4-0-1) clinched first place in Group H, defeating Standard Liege 2-0 in London on goals by Samir Nasri in the 35th minute and Denilson in first-half injury time.

In other games, Rubin Kazan tied Dynamo Kiev 0-0 in Group F; Stuttgart won 2-0 at Glasgow Rangers and Unirea beat visiting Sevilla 1-0 in Group G; and AZ Alkmaar tied Olympiakos 0-0 in Group H.

Arsenal advanced to the knockout stage for the 10th consecutive season.

“In this group, we were favorites,” manager Arsene Wenger said. “We did the job. If you put the 10 years together, we have been consistent.”

Gunners left back Kieran Gibbs broke his left foot and will be sidelined for about three months.

Updated 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
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  1. GiovanniL
    400. Posted by GiovanniL Tue Nov 24 8:37pm EST

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    AC Milan........layed the smack down on Madrid. Lets go Red
  2. popeye10
    399. Posted by popeye10 Tue Nov 24 7:23pm EST

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    Come on Barca! We believe..
  3. Anthony L
    398. Posted by Anthony L Mon Nov 23 12:06am EST

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    Pwned
  4. emoney_ca
    397. Posted by emoney_ca Sun Nov 22 1:32pm EST

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    It's Chelsea's year.
  5. kambiz
    396. Posted by kambiz Sun Nov 22 2:49am EST

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    Blue army will take it all...gggooo chelsea.
  6. Michael
    395. Posted by Michael Sat Nov 21 6:21pm EST

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    with chelsea all things are possible
  7. <i>francismandiwanzira</i>
    394. Posted by francismandiwanzira Wed Nov 11 5:01pm EST

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    man u 4 life go united go
  8. OCHEME
    393. Posted by OCHEME Tue Nov 10 5:01am EST

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    This is pure injustice in the EPL, that ref's now give terms winning games, that was not a faul commitment n does not deserve a penalty what a shame on EPL REF"s.
    Same thing happen at Stamford Bridge where D.Drogba was shown a yellow card 4 what someone did on him. Very bad 4v dis.
  9. <i>jonathanhynes35</i>
    392. Posted by jonathanhynes35 Tue Nov 10 4:34am EST

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    Watched the game in a bar last night and EVERYONE thought it was a penalty on first viewing, which is the only speed and view the ref has, and only on the super slow-mo replays could it be seen that Ngog had dived. Real Liverpool fans are not proud of him but we take the goal and ultimately the point. Plenty of other players (and even ex Utd Portugese diva's) dive constantly and I would feel for the most part our players are honest.
    Sure a few words will be said to Ngog quietly in training to make sure the Liverpool name is muddied further. Gives us something else to talk about than just whether Rafa/US owners should go!!!!!
  10. <i>barnabasraymond@...</i>
    391. Posted by barnabasraymond@... Tue Nov 10 3:22am EST

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    having drew at anfield and being beaten 6 tms idont espect if the REDs will be on top 4 this season my be let us wait.
  11. Lameck
    390. Posted by Lameck Tue Nov 10 2:59am EST

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    It's dying hard for liverpool,we will get back on track soon as we have fernando back in full form and no crappy club will open their mouths to say a word. GO go go go go go ANFIELD!!!
  12. Pierce FU
    389. Posted by Pierce FU Tue Nov 10 2:26am EST

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    hey hey hey hey Liverpool has a chance to win its just November you know if they can be healthy many more games coming I think chelsea can win they shouldnt have celebrated their win against Utd because they are following the mistake of benitez last season Man Utd lost to Chelsea and Liverpool then they even won the championship.. after the break UTD will go to the winning ways again and heal the wounds of missing CR7 and Tevez by signing Villa and David Silva... hahahahaha
  13. peter
    388. Posted by peter Tue Nov 10 1:47am EST

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    man u should cool donw, cos dis season is 4 d blues ie Chelsea 4 life.
  14. <i>brasilanchick1</i>
    387. Posted by brasilanchick1 Tue Nov 10 1:00am EST

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    its a girlie sport...what do you expect......men use there hands ..women kick and use there feet... case closed
  15. chris w
    386. Posted by chris w Mon Nov 9 11:58pm EST

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    Oh my apologies. I guess my crappy eyesight must haved missed that small printed Chelsea. My focus must have been on the large headline that has to do with Liverpool. Again my apologies. In case it was missed. That was sarcasm. Just so it's made clear. There is and always will be 2 great teams in England. Liverpool and unfortunately United. History doesn't lie. Save the retort. Even the greatest of teams have a down year. If history does hes hold true Precious Chelsea will find a way to blow it yet again.
  16. tifa
    385. Posted by tifa Mon Nov 9 11:19pm EST

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    chris w may be u don realize..tis article did mention chelsea's name in 1st paragraph line 2?!!! or u need 2 check ur eyes??!!
  17. Dr. Soccer Pepper
    384. Posted by Dr. Soccer Pepper Mon Nov 9 10:59pm EST

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    "...accused the...striker of cheating" Isn't cheating what soccer has becomes today? and FIFA's greed.
  18. chris w
    383. Posted by chris w Mon Nov 9 10:45pm EST

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    Who gives a rat's a$$ about Chelsea or United. This article is about Liverpool. Go and post on your own sites. Have had enough of Chelsea and United. Buggar off already.
  19. tifa
    382. Posted by tifa Mon Nov 9 9:49pm EST

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    Chelsea will definitely win tis season trophy wit no doubt no not even Man U, Arsenal, Liverpool or any other team can do anythin bout it...just wait n see all u Non-Chelsea lovers!!!
  20. NHL_SharksFinatic
    381. Posted by NHL_SharksFinatic Mon Nov 9 9:42pm EST

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    you know that this article is about Liverpool right? just checking....
  21. G. L.
    380. Posted by G. L. Mon Nov 9 8:12pm EST

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    i really don't understand why instant replay cannot be used for penalty kicks. there's just as much, if not more, time lost with players contesting to the referee than if a 4th official on the touchline reviewed the replay and radio'd into the match referee the truth. it's sickening to see player after player diving and acting. really, it's a pathetic part of the game and truly a poor commentary on FIFA for continuing down its antiquated line of thinking. penalty kicks are game-changing events that should only be given for true fouls, not for cheating. if not instant replay, then at the very least soccer governing bodies should be handing out hefty fines based on a percentage of player's salary.
  22. <i>iobo_takyi</i>
    379. Posted by iobo_takyi Mon Nov 9 11:15am EST

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    Chelsea will win the EPL with strong contribution from the African players on the team.
  23. jerome
    378. Posted by jerome Mon Nov 9 9:53am EST

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    You see ! the Chelsea fans are happier in these days but leave them they shall see in the coming days , the referee has shown his position while awarding the free kick to the Blues .It seems to be critized by the football lovers.
    Love M Utd. We shall take back the trophy to Old Trafford
  24. Bagus
    377. Posted by Bagus Mon Nov 9 8:37am EST

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    It doesn't matter sometimes MU loss but remember that club the first England club won 3 tittles in 1 season
  25. Argie62
    376. Posted by Argie62 Mon Nov 9 8:02am EST

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    Fergie, cry baby cry, cry all you want, you bloody arrogant.
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