Bayern Munich are through to the semi-fianls of the UEFA Champions League, having knocked out Man United last night.  Finishing 4-4 on aggregate Bayern go through on scoring more away goals, even though Man U won 3-2.

Manchester United seemed to have the game wrapped up when they were leading 3-0, with Wayne Rooney making a recovery from injury and causing problems for the Bayern defence.  Bayern then made a strong recovery and the reduction of Man Utd to 10 men in the 50th minute, after Rafael received a second yellow card, for fouling Ribery, was telling.

Olic then scored for Bayern and all they needed was one more goal, which came from Arjen Robben.  With only 16 minutes left to play, Bayern managed to close out all Man United’s chances of another Champions League final.

With Arsenal also being knocked out, there are no more English teams left in the final stages of the 2010 Champions League.  Is this a bad sign of the state of English football and their form for the Soccer World Cup in South Africa?  Or will the England be able to shake off injury worries and come together to pose a threat at the FIFA World Cup 2010?