An Exercise in Frustration for Bayern Munich in Champions League

However, Madrid, the reigning world and European champions, along with 2012-13 Champions League winners Bayern, are said to have one of the strongest cases to win the competition this year. However, the Portuguese 

Flashing back, looking forward, evaluating players, predicting weak spots, wondering if Real Madrid can win againthis Champions League preview has it all.

Why was anyone surprised? Cristiano Ronaldo ended talk of a scoring drought by netting his 58th Champions League goal for Real Madrid in 58 games for the club to help Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Roberto di Matteo's Schalke. It was the 12th 

What is not so understandable, is the striker's failure to score in any of Chelsea's Champions League this season, considering his obvious talent and excellent form in the Premier League. Costa has featured in six Champions League matches for Chelsea

However, Madrid, the reigning world and European champions, along with 2012-13 Champions League winners Bayern, are said to have one of the strongest cases to win the competition this year. However, the Portuguese