David Salazar, d.salazar@latinospost.com
The "Group of Death" is usually one of the most exciting terms when it comes to an international soccer tournament. The term refers to a group filled with at least three top tier sides and the inevitability that one of them will not make it past the first round of the tournament. The World Cup always has a "Group of Death," but this year's tournament seemingly has three. Or does it?
After drawing tremendous criticism for an embarrassing display this weekend against Real Valladolid, Gerardo Martino's Barcelona put up a solid performance against Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League.
Two struggling teams will face off in the Champions league on Wednesday when Manchester City visits Barcelona for the second leg of their matchup.
Bayern Munich will head to the quarterfinals of the Champions league after taking down Arsenal 3-1 over the course of three legs. Many have anointed this team the favorite to repeat as Champions and it is hard to ignore that possibility. Under Pep Guardiola, the team has found efficiency in its passing and use of speed that has somehow eclipsed even the loftiest form under Jupp Heynckes. But is the success sustainable this year? Or is there another team that can take down the mighty Bavarians.
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen will face off in the Champions League round of 16 second leg on Wednesday.
AC Milan and Atletico Madrid will renew their rivalry in the second leg of the 2013-14 Champions League on Tuesday in Spain's capital.
Can the Ivory Coast finally get out of the group stage at the World Cup?
Arsenal and Bayern Munich face off in the second leg of the round of 16 Champions League match on Tuesday.
"Wozzeck" is not for everyone, but those brave enough to traverse its dark waters at the Metropolitan Opera will surely be hit by its complex issues and transcendent powers.
A review of Vittorio Grigolo's triumphant recital at the Metropolitan Opera on March 9, 2014.
Barcelona dropped a 1-0 decision against Villarreal on Saturday. When Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid won their respective matches this weekend, the defending Spanish Champions found themselves in third place and four points out of first place.
The Champions League returns on Tuesday and Wednesday with the second leg of the round of 16. Four teams will finally find out if they will be destined for a quarterfinals berth while the remaining four will return home with the hopes of returning to the competition in 2014-15. Three of the matchups seem to be finalized while one still has some suspense.
The Netherlands finished in second place in the 2010 World Cup. Four years later, the team is hoping to finish at least second in Group B of the first round.
The Premier League schedule will be a bit light this weekend as the FA Cup continues. However, there are still a plethora of essential matches going around. Here are the games to watch on Saturday.
Mexico is lucky to be a part of the 2014 World Cup. However, all you need is a ticket to the dance and then anything can happen.
