Barcelona saw off a determined Manchester United in both the away and home legs of their tie.
Although United certainly looked the better team for much of their opening game, a red card to United Captain Vidic made things very difficult for Man U. They rallied hard but eventaully a crucial away goal to Barca could not be avoided.
The return leg was a different story. Barcelona always looked in control, and despite a late comebck from United, a Quarter final spot against Valencia for the Catalans was most certainly inevitable.
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| Rooney and Co made things difficult for Barca, but in the end they did it comfortably |
Real Madrid on the other hand did things much tougher. Up against a one man team in Cavani and his Napoli soldiers.
Madrid dominated a 1st leg at home only to see chance after chance wasted, while Napoli's main man Cavani took his one chance without hesitation. Madrid's only saving grace was a saved penalty by Casillas on Cavani which would have most certainly ended Real Madrid's Champions League hopes.
The return leg - with it all to do, on a rain soaked Italian pitch, Madrid resiliant as they were determined - did what they needed to do. Ronaldo leading the charge with an almighty assist to Ramos for an important opening goal before sealing the tie with 2 goals himself including a heoric penalty before half time.
Cavani again made things difficult with a late goal to give Napoli hope, but this was to be JM and his Real Madrid teams night. Booking a place against Manchester City in the Quarter finals.
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| Edinson Cavani was near unstoppable for Napoli once again |
