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Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Arsenal vs Montpellier: Champions League Open Thread

By Christopher Harris

Updated on
April 09, 2013

Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Arsenal vs Montpellier: Champions League Open Thread

Manchester City’s dreams of making it through to the next round of the UEFA Champions League could officially be over today if they lose against Real Madrid at home. Or they could be back on again with a victory. Needless to say, Manchester City has everything to play for today in a match that we can only hope will be as entertaining as the reverse fixture from September when City lost 3-2.

In the other match, Arsenal is at home against Montpellier. A win will be imperative for Arsenal to help their chances of getting out of Group B.

Before, during or after today’s UEFA Champions League matches, post your rants, raves, questions or observations in the comments section below.

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