BARCELONA will look to avoid an embarrassing early exit from the Champions League and an unwanted place in the history books tonight.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho recalled troubled teenager Mikel John Obi for their UEFA Champions League clash with Werder Bremen in Germany.

WOLFSBURG’S Mike Hanke has withdrawn from the German squad for Saturday’s opening Euro 2008 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Stuttgart.

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann made way for long-time rival Oliver Kahn as Germany prepared to take on Portugal in the third-place play-off match in Stuttgart.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi sprung no surprises when he named his team for the World Cup semi-final showdown against host nation Germany.

Germany striker Miroslav Klose has dismissed reports about a potential rift between him and attacking partner Lukas Podolski following the future Bayern Munich star’s dip in form.

Germany 4 Costa Rica 2

Juventus 2 Werder Bremen 1 (Agg 4-4) (Juve win on away goals)

Werder Bremen 3 Juventus 2

Johan Micoud completed a remarkable comeback with an injury-time goal as Werder Bremen claimed a 3-2 win over Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.

WERDER BREMEN may need to curb a playing style bordering on the reckless when they face ambitious Olympique Lyon in the home leg of their Champions League knockout round clash this evening.

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