Barcelona vs Werder Bremen

1. 93'

   It's all over and Barcelona progress into the knock-out stages. A devastating first half put them out of sight and despite a brave and a spirited second half made the reigning champions send Werder Bremen into the Uefa Cup. And watch out, I might have a cheeky fiver on them to win that competition.

2. 93'

   FULL TIME: BARCELONA 2-0 WERDER BREMEN

3. 92'

   Diego deserves a goal and he almost grabs a fitting strike. A lovely solo move ends with a desperate effort that Valdes stands up to. He really has caught the eye and he can hang his head high after this performance.

4. 91'

   Referee behave! It was a sloppy challenge from Diego and he's got himself booked, but was it really worth it ref? At this stage of the game, was it?

5. 89'

   Out of nowhere Frings has a pop from just on the edge of the box. Valdes palms it away and Thuram sweeps up the scraps. Frings can only get better for Bremen. Sorry!

6. 87'

   Barcelona are nearly there. Was that a champers cork I just heard? They've done enough here tonight but Bremen have made them sweat a little. It's walking pace out there now.

7. 84'

   They keep coming but I'm not sure how many times I've told you tonight already, but the final pass has been woeful. Barca's has been clinical.

8. 83'

   Barca know they've done it now. A few smiles break through on the faces of Puyol and co. They've cleverly slowed this game down and sapped all the life out of this brave Bremen side.

9. 83'

   It looks like it's goiong to be a sad flight back to the north sea port of Bremen. It will be hard on Diego who has dazzled in the second half. But still no clear chance.

10. 80'

    Wiese has had a fine match and gone up in my estimation with his latest save. It was crazy, it was dangerous, but it was inch perfect and prevented a clear goal from Guily. He spotted Ronaldinho's pass to the winger and rushed out to slide in and clear the danger. What a maverick!

11. 78'

    Klose tries to fashion a chance and beats both Marquez and Valdez, shame there's no one in the box to blast home the loose ball.

12. 77'

    The pressure has subsided somewhat over the last few minutes. A succession of stoppages and substitutions have disrupted Bremen's rythmn.

13. 75'

    Giuly and Deco combine down the Barca right and the Frenchman - in acres of space - fails to find a blue and red shirt with his low cross.

14. 74'

    A late on from Wome, about 10 minutes late. The referee had his card ready as soon as the right-back hit the deck. Zambrotta is the victim of this particular mis-hap.

15. 72'

    Iniesta can't continue. Xavi comes on as Barca edge closer to the next stage.

16. 71'

    Has anyone got any composure going spare out there? Bremen need a bucket load of it. They really are lacking that final pass that can unlock the back line.

17. 69'

    You wouldn't have thought it would have been possible after Barca's dominance in the first half, but Bremen are forcing the Catalans back into their own box.

18. 67'

    Another stoppage as Iniesta gets his ankle seen to. It was a nasty fall but he should be ok.

19. 66'

    Good passing again and the crowd don't like it one bit. It's making for an entertaining game though and the Germans are starting to realise that if they don't score soon they'll be in the Uefa Cup in the new year.

20. 64'

    Werder have shaken off their stage-fright and are looking a more than competent side. Mind you, Wome has just given his manager a heart-attack by almost dropping a header into the path of Gudjohnsen who would have had a clean run in on goal. Wiese to the rescue.

21. 61'

    Barca are rocking and Rijkaard knows it. He's thrown on Lillian Thuram to sure things up at the back. Motta makes way.

22. 60'

    What a bizarre effort from Fritz. He swings in a deep cross that everyone thinks is going wide and over, but it hits the sanction and falls back into play. If only Almeida had been more alert to the rebound, Valdes was stranded.

23. 59'

    Bremen are growing in confidence and Diego has arguably their best chance yet to drag them back into this game. But as with all the rest it ends up in Valdes' gloves.

24. 58'

    A few minutes of stoppage as Wiese receives treatment for his part in denying Gudjohnsen. Magic sponge should do the trick.

25. 55'

    At the other end, Gudjohnsen has a great chance to put this game to bed. A long through ball from Ronny sends the striker on his way but a casual effort allows Wiese to make a point-blank save.

Leaders

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Total Shots

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Hugo Almeida

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