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From Russia With Love

Though I've never been particularly... envious... of the Russians, I had to make an exception for this.

This is probably the first time I've ever been completely and utterly absorbed in the Champions League action, and I yearned to get a piece of it firsthand.

However, with some experts expecting the pricetag on the trip to Moscow adding up to $3,000 and change (and that's with the flight departing from England), seeing the Champions League final with my own two eyes seemed more of a daydream than a possibility.

CL Semifinals Reaction

The First Leg Matchups of the Champions League have proved exciting and very close, and thruthfully, in effect they have gotten us nowhere. Both semifinals are level (Barca - Man U 0-0 and Liverpool - Chelsea 1-1) with the only club having an aggregate advantage being Chelsea, who scored an away goal in their meeting with Liverpool at Anfield. Let's review...

Manchester United 0 - 0 Barcelona

Christiano Ronaldo reacts after narrowly missing putting the Red Devils ahead in the 3rd minute.

Chelsea v Liverpool Preview

UEFA Champions League Semi-final: Chelsea v Liverpool

When: Tuesday, April 22nd at 2:30 ET and Wednesday, April 30th at 2:30 ET on ESPN 2

Pride and Glory is on the line for two English rivals as they fight for a spot in the Final of the most prestigious tournament in Europe.

The following is from bbc.co.uk

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been passed fit after sitting out Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham with a neck injury.