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An injury-ravaged Leverkusen started in a 4-1-4-1 formation with Andre Schurrle as the lone man up front. While Stefan Reiartz was the shield in front of the back four, Gonzalo Castro, Simon Rolfes, Lars Bender and Renato Augusto formed the four man...
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Bayer Leverkusen Vs. Barcelona, 2012 UEFA Champions League: Great Chance For Kiessling
Josh Ellis Dallas Cowboys Blog
Bayer Leverkusen's turn to make a move now, and, 2-1 down, they opt for an attacking one. Striker Stefan Kiessling replaces one of the three central midfielders in Simon Rolfes. It's a positive switch, and it very nearly pays off immediately. Barcelona...
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Leverkusen's midfielder Simon Rolfes plays the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg match Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Barcelona at the BayArena stadium on February 14, 2012 in Leverkusen, western Germany. Barcelona won the match 1-3. View Photo »
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Furthermore, an early goal will allow Leverkusen to play on the counter attack, and this is where key players such as Eren Derdiyok, Tranquillo Barnetta, Simon Rolfes and Stefan Kiessling can trouble a Barcelona backline that lacks pace. For Barcelona,...
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Leverkusen is currently sixth in the Bundesliga on goal difference. "We're not dreamers but realists," said Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller. "We want to make sure of the Europa League place and secure international football that way." ...
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“This is a classic David versus Goliath duel which has nothing to do with the league. But I am sure we will put in a very good performance,” Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes said yesterday ahead of the first leg in Germany. Champions League holders...
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Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes, center, vies for the ball with Barcelona's Sergio Busquets, left, and Cesc Fabregas, right during the Champions League round of the last sixteen soccer match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Barcelona Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012... View Photo »
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"We will try to score, of course – we always do. The system rewards the audacious away from home. The way it is with the away goal, you have to be focused to score and therefore it is important that you play your game." Monday 14.15, Steffen Potter in...
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Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes says his team are up for the challenge of Barcelona and will not give the Catalans too much respect. Bayer Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes says his team are up for the challenge of Barcelona and will not give the Catalans...
About Simon Rolfes
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Simon Rolfes (born 21 January 1982 in Ibbenbüren) is a German footballer who plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Rolfes wears the number 6 for national and club play. Full Article
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