The UEFA Champions League wrapped up match day four on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 with eight matches. There were some key matches as teams are needing results with only the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout stage. Here's a recap of all the matches along with video highlights.

UEFA Champions League Recap Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Liverpool failed to win and their chances of advancing out the group stage took a major hit.

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FC Barcelona has just one loss this season, and the defending European champions will get their chance to avenge that loss on Wednesday when they travel to Russia to take on FC Rubin Kazan on Wednesday.

The Russian champions cracked this week's SBI European Club Top 10 with its latest league victory, and on the strength of its 2-1 win at the Camp Nou and its draw vs.

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FC Barcelona has just one loss this season, and the defending European champions will get their chance to avenge that loss on Wednesday when they travel to Russia to take on FC Rubin Kazan on Wednesday.

The Russian champions cracked this week's SBI European Club Top 10 with its latest league victory, and on the strength of its 2-1 win at the Camp Nou and its draw vs.

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FC Rubin Kazan in festa al Camp Nou Emozioni a non finire in questo primo giro di Champions League, dominate dalla volontà delle squadre di vincere oltre ogni pronostico. La partita di Barcellona la dice lunga sull'importanza delle motivazioni di un gruppo, che riesce, a superare i campioni d'Europa, senza neanche troppo affanno, a pareggiare [. Click to continue reading...

Uh, which club was from Romania, Ribin or Unirea

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Alternate headline: Holy crap! Who beat Barcelona?

Michel Platini is the reform-minded president of UEFA, European soccer's governing body.

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As we move into the third Matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage, teams are starting to feel the pressure to procure points and jockey for the top two spots in their groups.

One of those teams is Liverpool, which suffered a 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina on Matchday Two and now meets Lyon knowing a loss to the French club could drop them three points behind Fiorentina for second place in Group E.

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I predict: Debreceni VSC 0 v 1 ACF Fiorentina Liverpool FC 2 v 2 Olympique Lyonnais FC Barcelona 4 v 0 FC Rubin Kazan FC Internazionale Milano 3 v 1 FC Dynamo Kyiv Rangers FC 2 v 1 FC Unirea Urziceni VfB Stuttgart 2 v 2 Sevilla FC AZ Alkmaar 1 v 3 Arsenal FC Olympiacos FC 1 ... Click to continue reading...

I predict: ACF Fiorentina 1 v 2 Liverpool FC Debreceni VSC 0 v 2 Olympique Lyonnais FC Rubin Kazan 0 v 3 FC Internazionale Milano FC Barcelona 4 v 1 FC Dynamo Kyiv FC Unirea Urziceni 0 v 1 VfB Stuttgart Rangers FC 0 v 1 Sevilla FC Arsenal FC 2 v 0 Olympiacos FC AZ Alkmaar 1 ... Click to continue reading...

Internazionale vs FC Rubin Kazan

A match against the Champions from Russia might be exactly what the doctor ordered for Internazionale after some poor performances recently. Inter lost their first league game of the season on Saturday against Sampdoria and the week before had put in a very unconvincing match against Napoli in a 3-1 win.

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The 90th Minute Soccer Blog is glad to announce the UEFA Champions League Power Rankings that will be released after each set of group stage matches. The rankings are based mainly on teams performance in the Champions League and not necessarily a reflection of their form in domestic or other competitions.

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It's the Wednesday portion of Champions League Matchday One. Eight games, but there's really only one game if you're a neutral. I'm talking of course about Dynamo vs FC Rubin Kazan. Or maybe Internazionale vs Barcelona. Actually, Lyon vs Fiorentina could be a pretty entertaining game too, but the hype is all about Inter vs Barça. Click to continue reading...

Europe's finest clubs will take to the pitch on Tuesday in what is considered one of the most extravagant football competitions – the Uefa Champions League. European action is back after a lengthy summer break and champions Barcelona will look to add another title in their trophy cabinet as they start their campaign against Inter Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday.

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Which teams will survive the first round of the Champions League?

The long summer of guessing and online gaming is now over, with the groups for the Champion League playoffs finally ready. Let's take a quick look at which teams will make it through to the second round, with our predictions below for the group plays.

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It was reported yesterday by Barcaloco.com that Lionel Messi would be taking home the UEFA Footballer of the Year award and it was confirmed today in Monaco. Messi also won the UEFA forward of the year for his great performance in Champions League play last season with nine goals.

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The draw for the group stage of the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League was held Thursday in Monaco. Last season's finalists face some tough going but they are not alone in that regard. FC Barcelona will begin their trophy defence in Group F with games against FC Internazionale Milano, FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Rubin Kazan while some long away trips are looming for Manchester United FC who were drawn in a group with CSKA Moscow and Besiktas.

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FC Barcelona has been drawn alongside Inter Milan, the champions of Italy in the Group F of this season's Champions league. The Ukranian club FC Dynamo Kyiv and the Russian club FC Rubin Kazan completes the group. Eventhough Inter would be a difficult opponent, Barca looks to have found a place in a relatively easy group for next stage qualification. Click to continue reading...

Full Champions League Groups: Group A: Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa Group B: MANCHESTER UNITED, CSKA Moscow, Besiktas, Wolfsburg Group C: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Marseille, FC Zurich Group D: CHELSEA, FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, APOEL Group E: LIVERPOOL, Lyon, Fiorentina, Debrecen Group F: FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Dinamo Kiev, FC Rubin Kazan Group G: Sevilla, RANGERS, Stuttgart, Unirea Group H: ARSENAL, [. Click to continue reading...

Yes, trust UEFA to take an hour to do a job that could be completed in the time it takes to make a cup of tea.

Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, what did you all think of the lady co-hosting the event, very nice indeed.

Anyway, back to business. Some groups of death as they say, especially F and A.

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In fall...

Group A: Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa
Group B: MANCHESTER UNITED, CSKA Moscow, Besiktas, Wolfsburg
Group C: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Marseille, FC Zurich
Group D: CHELSEA, FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, APOEL
Group E: LIVERPOOL, Lyon, Fiorentina, Debrecen
Group F: FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Dinamo Kiev, FC Rubin Kazan
Group G: Sevilla, RANGERS, Stuttgart, Unirea
Group H: ARSENAL, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiakos, Standard

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With yesterday's games in the books, the draw for the Champions League Group Stage will take place today. Coverage of the event begins at 16:30 BST (with the actual draw to take place closer to 17:00 BST). Looking at the pots, I must admit that I am only seeing the negative scenarios, which gives me considerable pause for concern.

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Wondering who Andriy Shevchenko won't play against in this season's Champions League? Or, are you intrigued by who Chelsea might be drawn against in tomorrow's CL group stage draw? Never fear.

Check out the seedings below, then make your prediction. I'll banking on an Inter, Fiorentina, Standard threesome to join us.

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And then there were 32.

Arsenal and Fiorentina booked two of the final five spots in the UEFA Champions League group stages after winning their playoff series on Wednesday.

Arsenal secured passage with a 3-1 victory against Celtic on Wednesday to win their series, 5-1, on aggregate.

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And then there were 32.

Arsenal and Fiorentina booked two of the final five spots in the UEFA Champions League group stages after winning their playoff series on Wednesday.

Arsenal secured passage with a 3-1 victory against Celtic on Wednesday to win their series, 5-1, on aggregate.

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Former Russian Premier League champions Zenit St Petersburg are on the verge of capturing Torino captain Alessandro Rosina for seven million euros.
The departure of single-capped Italian international Rosina, born on 31 January 1984, had been expected due to Torino's plunge into Serie B.
Zenit currently stand in sixth position and Dick Advocaat affirmed his side's necessity to step foot into the transfer market and introduce fresh faces following on from their weekend draw to reigning victors Rubin Kazan. Click to continue reading...

Soccer City FC heralded the club all season long and now with three matches remaining FC Rubin Kazan has secured its first ever Russian Premier League title. After the club's weekend victory over Saturn Mosk Oblast, Rubin Kazan sits ten points ahead of second place CSKA Moscow.
Is this a one-title-and-done situation for Kazan or does the club have the talent and financial longevity to continue the success? Click to continue reading...

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Soccer City
Rubin Kazan, the surprise package of the Russian Premier League season, comprehensively beat reigning champions Zenit St. Petersburg 4-1 to defend their position at the top of the table. The scoreline not only signifies Zenit's struggle since their heroics in the UEFA Cup last season, but also Rubin Kazan's sudden elevation to potential champions. Click to continue reading...

Toronto FC's Academy squad tied London City 2-2 in Canadian Soccer League action.
SK Brann scored 4 times in their victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in today's Tippeligaen action. Forward Thorstein Helstad ended the match with a hat-trick adding to his league-leading goal total. Click to continue reading...

After eight matches, FC Rubin Kazan still remain first in the Russian Premier League standings. By winning their first seven matches, the club set a Russian Premier League record. No club had ever achieved the mark of seven straight to begin a campaign.
In their eight match, Rubin Kazan finally were defeated by visiting side Spartak Moscow 3-0. Click to continue reading...

Since joining FC Rubin Kazan on March 13th, Turkish attacking midfielder Gökdeniz Karadeniz has guided the club to new heights in the Russian Premier League.
The Russian club has raced out to an early lead in 2008. With their latest victory over FK Khimki by a score of 4-0, they now hold a five-point advantage over second place Amkar Perm. Click to continue reading...