There are a lot of UEFA fans on SSR, so to both allievate the pressure on the AtB's, and to provide a haven within the haven for us soccer/futbol/football fans, here is the first of three fanposts for the UEFA Champions League.

For your listening pleasure, the UEFA Champions League Anthem.

The Matchups

Bayern Munich v. Real Madrid (April 17, 11:30 am PDT) on Fox Soccer Channel.

Who to watch for:

Bayern Munich: Mario Gomez, Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben

Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema

Chelsea v. Barcelona (April 18, 11:30 am PDT) on FX.

Who to watch for:

Chelsea: Juan Mata, David Luiz, Didier Drogba

Barcelona: Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi.

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Take a sip of your Augustiner or a stout (in honor of Bayern Munich and Chelsea) whenever...

• Barca treats us to a Busquets Special
• The announcers talk about how Mata's phantom goal somehow changed the Chelsea's game against Tottenham
• The dream matchup of Real v Barca is mentioned.
• The announcers talk about Bayern Munich not winning the Bundesliga for a second straight year.
• Jose Mourinho does something crazy.