UEFA Champions League

Porto vs. Manchester United

0-1 (2-3 aggregate)

Sir Alex Ferguson rewrote history by being at the helm of the first English club to successfully battle its way out of Porto with a victory. Not showing nearly the prowess and cunning it did a week ago in Manchester, the Portuguese club succumbed to a majestic strike from the mercurial Cristiano Ronaldo in the ninth minute. Though Porto came back in the second half with more fire under its rear, Man. U?s raw power proved too much.

Arsenal vs. Villareal

3-0 (4-1 agg.)

After tying in Spain against Villareal last week, Arsenal found its notorious form early on at both ends of the field with startling attack and water-tight defense. The young gunners went up quickly in the first half thanks to a sweet chip from Theo Walcott. Second half goals from Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie sealed the Spaniards fates and sent them packing.

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona

1-1 (1-5 agg.)

Though Bayern Munich showed slightly stronger presence at home, it never really found its rhythm against the most formidable-looking team in the Champions League. Bar