Champions League: Juve take a solid point, Milan confirm they are a shambles

Bayern Munich 0-0 Juventus
Juve took a solid point from Bavaria. The Bavarian side had the better of the early going with Thomas Muller and Franck Ribery going close. Juve were under pressure but started to get into the game with in form Mauro Camoranesi going close testing the Bayern keeper. All in all, this was a tepid affair. Both teams cancelled each other for large periods and Bayern's creativity took a hit when Arjen Robben was forced to go off after half an hour or so. After the break, both teams had chances. Vincenz Iaquinta blazed over from the D confirming that perhaps he is not up to the task at this level. He did have an excellent effort go just wide later on, when he took the ball on the turn, but in the end both teams settled for a point.

AC Milan 0-1 FC Zurich
Quite simply, one of the worst results in AC Milan history. Abysmal. It could have been 1-1 in the dying embers as Zambrotta hit the post with an almighty volley, but even 1-1 would have been poor. In a week where Juve and Fiorentina have flown the flag of Italy high, Milan have embaressed it. Already at San Siro, its time for a change. Yes, Milan may not have the quality of old but its still a great side on paper. The coach is simply not getting the best out of it. With ex Roma coach Spaletti waiting in the wings, is it already time for a change?

Europa League look ahead
An interesting set of games for the Italian clubs tomorrow. Lazio head to Sofia to play Levski in a must win clash after defeat in round one. Roma host another Bulgarian team in CSKA Sofia in another must win clash for them after defeat in round one also. Both Capital clubs must make amenze and get themselves back into a qualifying position. Its imperative they take this seriously. In the other game, Genoa head to Valencia. Genoa are top of that group on three points with Valencia and Lille next level on 1 point. Despite their quality going forward, having seen Valencia play this season its evident that they are weak at the back. Genoa are strong everywhere, and perhaps Crespo will start to give them some European pedigree up front. It also is a return to the Mestalla for Emiliano Moretti who now wheres Genoa colours. This game is live on ESPN at 8pm. Roma also kick off at 8, while Lazio begin at 6pm UK time.