Who Else is Excited About the Champions League?

Who else is excited about the Champions League? Whenever there are some important games of our beloved sport showcasing the best players out there we cannot help it but patiently wait for that whistle to start the game.

The stakes are high and it’s the most competitive tournament, the players have to be at their best because when you lose there is no tomorrow. One of the characteristics of the Champions League is that winning is the only option and rarely there are some occasions when teams are able to turn around a losing leg.

Though some teams are able to bounce back from having lost their first leg. The individual stars that make the difference could have a day of luck and show up for big challenges when their team needs them the most. Sometimes teams can have a bit of luck or call it what you wish as they are able to perform and astonish everyone. But that is part of the excitement of games of such high caliber; when that so called small teams are able to knock out the so-called big teams.

In order to keep advancing towards the final; fans expect their team to perform at their best. One mistake could cost them a goal and one goal could cost them the elimination. There is a lot of pressure for the players, as there is a lot of nail biting on the stands or at home. The Champions League is simply the tournament that keeps camping in the minds of so many fans of the beautiful game around the world.

That Fantastic Bicycle Kick by Ronaldo

That Fantastic Bicycle kick by Real Madrid’s Ronaldo against Juventus is one of the best goals I have ever seen. It was an incredible feat at a high caliber game as the Champions League quarterfinals and for that reason alone is one to be kept at the museum of goals.

Bicycle kicks are impressive to watch, as they are one of the most acrobatic and iconic but not so common features of the beautiful game. We as spectators enjoy what high caliber players have to offer on the pitch and we always expect them to perform at the highest levels as we are used to seeing them do. Unfortunately; that’s not always the case for a lot of players. But Cristiano Ronaldo keeps flying high and his goal against Juventus’ veteran goalkeeper Gigi Buffon proves that he is in a different level and that he is not slowing down any time soon.

So what it is just another goal! What’s the big deal? Well it certainly is another goal that counts the same as one that crosses the line and goes in as a tap in. But this one is placed at a high category not only because it happened away at a Champions League quarterfinal in Turin at the home stadium of Club Juventus but also because it was scored by one of the best players of all time. And for that reason this goal has been the talk of soccer fans around the world that makes it a candidate to be revisited in years to come as one of the best bicycle kicks ever.

It was a wonderful goal and the opposite fans gave Ronaldo a standing ovation. Fans are quick to recognize greatness when they see it. And that day; as they were wowed by what they just have witness, Juve fans had no choice but to applaud the Portuguese superstar. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was so taken aback that he checked his baldhead to see if his hair was coming back. His reaction on the sidelines was priceless.

How come are we so wowed by a bicycle kick anyways? It naturally depends on all the circumstances surrounding the game. The quality of the player who is able to surprises us with such skill. It might be the ability to observe the ball on the air coming towards you and being able to time the jump for the effective kick. And for some it might be the acrobatic movement of scissor-like kick that simply looks spectacular to watch from many different angles. It is certainly not an easy goal to make as some players including Ronaldo himself have gotten injured trying to score like that. Goals via Bicycle kicks are simply impressive and we don’t get those pretty often and we enjoy them more whenever they come around.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Joins LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not join LA Galaxy, this is more like LA Galaxy joined him. What a thrilling moment that must have been for the fans in the stands seeing their new star perform at the highest level on his debut! This guy’s career has been filled with an extraordinary talent, fantastic goals, and confidence on the pitch that has earned him a reputation of its own.

Los Angeles Galaxy is home to one of the most talented footballers the world has seen in the last decade. Ibrahimovic arrived on Thursday night where he was met by a lot of chanting fans. And on Saturday at the derby vs neighbor rivals LAFC he was ready to give them what they asked for “I heard the fans chanting ‘we want Zlatan, we want Zlatan’ so I gave them Zlatan” said Ibra in a post game interview.

Normally, when a guy of this caliber comes off the bench the momentum of the game changes quickly. And Saturday night was not going to be the exception as Ibra stepped in the pitch LA Galaxy was trailing LAFC by 3 goals. But that would not last for too long as the hungry lion has been released.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the key player that helped LA Galaxy for a astonishing come back. His amazing volley in the 77^th minute was not only beautiful but also one of the most memorable goals MLS fans have ever seen. Now the score was 3-3 but there was more to come from Ibra. As he said it himself “the lion is hungry” hungry for goals that is because in stoppage time he towered defenders and put it in the net to seal the victory for his new club.

What a fantastic night to be a LA Galaxy fan! What a thrilling ride Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave everyone in the stands! And undoubtedly there is more to come from this superstar. He is a player that has been with the best clubs around the world, competing with the most talented guys out there. He is certainly a big deal and he will fit really well in Los Angeles.