Russian club Rubin Kazan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European history last night, defeating Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League group stage.
Here are the highlights:
Despite holding the ball for only 25 percent of the time, the Russian minnows produced the shock result of first round play.
"These things happen," said Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola. "It's not the first time and I doubt it will be the last," he said at his news conference. "I didn't feel like we played a bad match. They had a very well-structured defense and all the teams (in the group) are very good. They are all professionals."
Still, nothing can take the sting out of this one for the Blaugrana. What an absolutely disappointing display. A lot of credit should also goe to the Kazan keeper who made many a miraculous save, including one second half point-blank stop of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The defending champions of the Champions League learned a valuable lesson in overconfidence last night, while Rubin Kazan continue their incredible form in the tournament.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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