The S-Thread #2 For 10/23/12: The 2012-13 UEFA Champions League, MatchDay 5 (Final Recap)

Post-Match Thoughts 

Celtic in dispair (Photo from Getty Images)

Team of the Day: 

Neuer; Dante (Bayern), Ambrose (Celtic),  Rami (Valencia), Alba; Tino Costa , Brown (Celtic), Teixiera (Donetsk) , Willian (Donetsk); Hernandez, Soldado

Final Thoughts: 

1) Just when Chelsea were right there with Barcelona, they could not wake up early from the rough travel to Donetsk.

2) Robert Soldado is arguably the most underrated forward in the world, and he gave Valencia assurance that they

3) Another weird start for United at home in Europe, but they show a lot of mental fortitude.

4) Juventus plays well against Chelsea, but can't muster the three points against Nords. Concerning for them.

That's Champions League coverage for the day. See you tomorrow for Matchday 6. 

 Halftime thoughts (Original Post)



The Halftime Thoughts

1) Another ugly start by United at home in Europe. Their defensive woes continue, as well as their early match jitters.

2) Tough for Bate, but Valencia with a solid road performance to get the edge and another clinical penalty for Roberto Soldado.

3) Rough start on the evening for Chelsea in Donetsk. It's a must win for Shartak, especially with Lampard having to come in for an injured Hazard.

4) A poor own goal give up by Galatasaray in a must win at home against Cluj

5) Celtic got a famous lead in the Nou Camp against the injury plagued Barcelona backline. But La Liga giants were going to find a way no matter what.

6) With the Thomas Mueller penalty, Bayern look in position to get a key road win after losing to Bate  in the last road.

7) Juventus has yet to find a breakthrough at NORDSJÆLLAND. If they are an elite team in UEFA and a threat to go deep in this competition, they must win a game like this
.