Rapid Reaction: Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona 2nd Leg

The 2nd leg of the Mega-Clásico between these 2 Spanish giants wrapped up what was a fiery encounter between 2 of Europe's most distinguished clubs. Fortunately, no one was sent off, but what's clear is that this rivalry is as intense as it's ever been. 

UEFA Champions League Tuesday: Semi-Final 2nd Leg @ Nou Camp

Real Madrid CF & FC Barcelona take the field later this evening for the much anticipated conclusion of this UEFA Champions League Semi-Final.

FC Barcelona leads 2-0 agg.

Match Starts @ 2:45 ET on Fox Soccer Channel

Pregame Coverage Begins @ 2 PM ET

José Mourinho: Will We See More Magic Tomorrow Evening?

José Mourinho is a man that has experienced many of the pressures and consequences of club football in a relatively short period of time in an average top-flight managers career. However, Mourinho is far from being an average manager as we all know by now and even his hardest critics recognize that. But can the Portuguese master-mind and self-labeled "Special One" deliver us magic once again? He doesn't think so, but is that what he really thinks or just wants us to all believe ahead of tomorrow evenings clash at Nou Camp.

An image from so long ago.

Four Years Later, Home-Base Rules Again...Ehh Sorta

Four years ago, we witnessed an Italian national side grind it's way through 7 matches and eventually claim it's 4th World Cup title. What was interesting about this special squad above everything else was that all 23 of their players were based at Italian clubs, a feat that no other national super power could emulate. The only other side who posted a squad comprised of domestic based players was Saudi Arabia. This interesting fact was touched upon by a few pundits and commentators as perhaps having a definite impact upon Italian success. Although the 23 did not all play at the same club, playing at home seemed to offer a better sense of understanding between the players and possibly better comradery.