UCL Last 16 Preview: Rashford, Salah & More in a Champions League Comedy

The Champions League is back, and we’ve got a hilarious animated preview of the Last 16! 🎬⚽ 🔹 Rashford goes chocolate shopping in Brugge 🍫 🔹 Real & Atleti players board a flight… but do they get anywhere? ✈️ 🔹 Arteta’s missing baggage disaster at Eindhoven! 🧳 🔹 Jonathan David & Guirassy’s climbing showdown ⛰️ 🔹 Theo Hernandez flops before the punch lands! 🥊😆 🔹 Alonso & Kompany's supermarket battle 🏪🏆 🔹 Benfica vs Barça gets the arcade treatment 🎮🔥 🔹 Salah’s unlucky prize wheel spin lands him PSG! 🎡😱

Barcelona 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 Triumph Over Bayern

Barcelona’s rivalry with Bayern Munich has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, one that has haunted Barca fans for years, especially after the infamous 8-2 defeat in the 2020 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. But in a thrilling turn of events, Barcelona finally got their sweet revenge with a 4-1 win over Bayern, powered by a Raphinha hat trick and a goal from Lewandowski. In this animation, we dive into the highs and lows of this rivalry, leading up to Barca’s triumphant moment.

The 8-2 Nightmare

It all began with that unforgettable night in 2020. Barcelona were utterly demolished by Bayern, losing 8-2 in one of the most humiliating defeats in the club’s history. We start our animation by revisiting this painful memory. Messi, the iconic figure of Barcelona, looks completely dejected, his disappointment mirroring the anguish of Barca fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Piqué, stunned and at a loss for words, stands in disbelief. Lewandowski, Muller, and Bayern coach Hansi Flick, however, celebrate as if it were a training match. The scoreboard shines brightly: Barcelona 2-8 Bayern, a symbol of utter dominance by the German side.

History Repeats in 2021-22

Fast forward to the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League draw, and fate brings Barcelona and Bayern together again in the group stage. With Barca still recovering, the scenes from the past repeat themselves. Muller, Lewandowski, and Sane celebrate as Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and coach Xavi watch helplessly, knowing they are once again on their way to the Europa League.

The Hope of Lewandowski

By the summer of 2022, things looked different for Barcelona. They had signed Bayern's star striker Robert Lewandowski, hoping his arrival would turn the tide. Xavi and club president Laporta are all smiles, full of hope that Lewandowski will help Barcelona reclaim their former glory.

But once again, in the 2022-23 season, Barcelona finds themselves drawn into the same group as Bayern. This time, Lewandowski, now wearing the Barcelona colors, finds himself on the losing side. Muller and Sane celebrate yet again, while Lewandowski, alongside Xavi, cries as they head for the Europa League once more.

2024: The Final Showdown

Now, the stage is set for 2024. Barcelona and Bayern face off once again in what seems like an endless cycle. But this time, things are different. In my cartoon’s triumphant version of events, Barcelona finally gets the better of Bayern. Raphinha scores a stunning hat trick, while Lewandowski adds another goal to seal the victory. Bayern's stars Harry Kane, Muller, and Kompany are left frustrated and defeated.

Barcelona has finally broken the curse, winning 4-1 in a match that will be remembered for years to come. It's a story of redemption, determination, and the never-ending pursuit of victory.

Wayne Rooney's Bicycle Kick v Man City 2011

Wayne Rooney's goal against Manchester City in 2011 is widely regarded as one of, if not the greatest goal in the history of the Premier League. 

The Premier League has made its long-awaited return

Kompany’s rocket deals a huge blow to Liverpool! 🚀

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CHAAARRRGGEEEE!!!

The title charge is back on for Man City as goals from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane helped bridge the points gap between Premier League leaders Liverpool

Goal link: https://www.goal.com/en/galleries/goals-cartoon-corner-the-best-football-sketches-from-omar/2/5h5idxuqf71t1a242x8f9cmtj

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Absolute class from Man City, Back to class for Arsenal

It proved to be something of a disastrous day for Arsenal at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final - maybe Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi could do with a lesson or two from their Manchester City counterparts!

Goal link: http://www.goal.com/en/galleries/goals-cartoon-corner-the-best-football-sketches-from-omar/1/5h5idxuqf71t1a242x8f9cmtj

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Rooney scores 200 Premier League goals, where Mourinho was at the Etihad

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Champions League 2016/2017 groups

It's finally back! With the fixtures now announced, football can look forward to another season of Champions League football

Below are the groups

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Guardiola bans PIZZA from Manchester City's dressing room

A slice of things to come: Pep Guardiola has told his players that they will no longer be allowed fast foods such as pizza as the Catalan coach begins to lay down the law at Manchester City.

Goal cartoon link: http://www.goal.com/en/news/3947/cartoon-of-the-day/2016/07/18/25223312/cartoon-of-the-day-july/cartoon-guardiola-bans-pizza#photo

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Van Gaal throws City into the trash

Louis van Gaal and Manchester United revel in derby delight as Manchester City’s title challenge fades away.

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Messi's nutmeg against Manchester City

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Suarez eats City

Luis Suarez saw off Manchester City scoring twice at the Etihad in a 2-1 Champions League win

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Manchester City not scared of Barcelona stars

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Mourinho parka the bus against City

Jose Mourinho parks the bus as Chelsea grind out a draw against title rivals Manchester City.

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No winter break for Pellegrini and Manchester City

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he does want the Premier League to implement a winter break with his side currently on a superb run of form.

The Chilean’s men have beaten title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in recent weeks to move to just a point from the top of the table.

City face Crystal Palace and Swansea in the coming days as part of a busy festive schedule but Pellegrini is happy with life in England saying it is the same for all teams.

Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:04

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Negredo the beast tames Liverpool and Suarez

Manchester City leapfrogged Liverpool in the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over the Reds at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.

Brendan Rodgers’ men had spent Christmas as league leaders but drop down to fourth despite taking the lead in the game through Philippe Coutinho.

City, however, preserved their perfect home Premier League record with Vincent Kompany equalising before Alvaro Negredo netted the winner.

The Spaniard has now netted in each of his last nine appearances at the Etihad Stadium with City now just a single point behind Arsenal as the title race hots up.

Friday, December 27, 2013 11:37

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City take the spoils but title still in United's reach

 

Sergio Aguero's fine solo strike may well have tipped the Manchester derby in City's favour on Monday evening, but United still boast a 12-point gap over Roberto Mancini's side at the top of the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side need 10 more points from their remaining seven games in order to secure the Premier League title, while Manchester City look set to settle for second spot. 
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Man City sink without trace as United sail clear in title race

Everton's fine 2-0 win over the Premier League champions at Goodison Park yesterday has left Roberto Mancini & Co. up the proverbial creek without a paddle, with Sir Alex Ferguson's side now 15 points clear of their rivals with just nine games to go after a nervy 1-0 win over Reading at Old Trafford.

There's no doubting City have missed the calming presence of talismanic captain Vincent Kompany at the back of late, while the Red Devils have been able to call on Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie to deliver the goods as Mario Balotelli rocketed off to Milan and Mancini's other forwards decided they didn't really fancy playing football this season.

And all the while there's poor David Platt - if Mancini isn't wearing comedy masks of his face to press conferences, then he's stuck bailing out the sinking ship. Poor David. 
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Manchester United have one hand on the title after City's latest surrender

 

Sergio Aguero's spectacular equaliser salvaged a point for the champions, yet after Sir Alex Ferguson's men downed Fulham 1-0 just 24 hours earlier, it was again a case of two points lost.

The Red Devils now sit nine points clear at the top of the table, and even the most optimistic of fans would agree City have already surrendered in the title race...

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