UEFA Champions League Recap and Video Highlights – Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The UEFA Champions League had eight group stage matches on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Several of the top clubs where in action including Arsenal, Liverpool, FC Barcelona, and Inter Milan. Here’s a recap of all the matches along with vidoe highlights.

UEFA Champions League Recap – Tuesday, October 20, 2009

There were several upsets and surprise results on Tuesday. Rubin Kazan defeated FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou, Lyon defeated Liverpool at Anfield, and Rangers were crushed at home.

Barcelona looked average in their match and its not unexpected to have a let down once in a while. Liverpool was missing Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard (only played 25 minuted then left in 1st half) but still had a lead late in the match. They conceded two goals in the final 20 or so minutes as the Anfield faithful were stunned. It’s  a terrible loss and they could miss out on the knockout stage.

Rangers once again were beaten easily at home and don’t appear to be able to compete in the Champions League this season. Arsenal had a lead against AZ Alkmaar but conceded a 90th minute goal to get a 1-1 draw. None of the big clubs had victories as there were several draws. Inter Milan once again had a draw as they couldn’t defeat Dynamo Kiev. Milan conceded an own goal which proved to be the difference and they would have likely won without it.

Overall, the group stage is at its halfway stage and most of the groups are still very close in the standings.

Video Highlights

Matchday 3 – 20 October 2009