The BIG Matchday 5

We could see two of Europe's biggest heavy-hitters knocked out this matchday. Of course, I'm talking about Barcelona and Liverpool. They lose, they go home. Hell, even if they win they still might end up going home, or at least to the Europa League. Without further ado, my picks:

Debreceni vs. Liverpool

Liverpool travel to Hungary, where defensive solidarity doesn't mean shit when an angry Steven Gerrard is bearing down on you. He'll get TWO goals and an assist to someone crazy. Hopefully won't re-injure himself. Liverpool 3-1 Debreceni

Fiorentina vs. Lyon

Two very potent attacks against two very well organized defense systems mean the difference will be in the midfield, particularly on the wings. Lyon has Govou and Cissokho running the flanks, while Vargas and Marchionni chip in the Fiorentina. Even their keepers, both French, are evenly matched (the edge goes to Frey though.) So, fuck it, evenly matched it is; Lyon don't need a win and Fiorentina are at home but slightly outclassed. Fiorentina 2-2 Lyon

Rubin Kazan vs. Dynamo Kyiv

BORING. Shevchenko scores and Kazan pull a late one. Rubin Kazan 1-1 Dynamo Kyiv

Barcelona vs. Inter

It's at the Nou Camp, but no Messi and a doubtful Ibra. Henry is back though. What does this mean? Slightly less magic down the flank as Iniesta replaces him, and we all know he's the able deputy. Keita and Busquets add some steel for Xavi to hide behind, and he'll need it with Cambiasso running around. All out attack meets Mourinho's park-the-bus strategy, and since it's at Barca I'm giving them the edge. A huge edge actually, because once the floodgates open they don't stop. Barcelona 3-1 Inter

Rangers vs. Stuttgart

Nobody cares about these teams at all. Stuttgart demolishes a shabby Rangers side. Stuttgart 3-0 Rangers

Unirea Urziceni vs. Sevilla

Sevilla have what it takes to MURDER these noobs, and they'll do just that, though not so emphatically. Give it only a few goals with a great performance from Adriano and Negredo. Unirea 0-2 Sevilla

Alkmaar vs Olimpiacos

Both teams need a win, and right now I call this as the upset pick. A tightly contested match gives the Dutch squad the 1-0 win. Congrats Koeman. Alkmaar 1-0 Olimpiacos

Arsenal vs. Standard Liege

Arsenal welcome Liege to the Emirates, and the memory of their last meeting will surely be fresh in their minds. Get ready to get shit on. Eduardo gets a nasty looking hat-trick, with 2 set up by Cesc. Arsenal 4-0 Standard Liege.

There's my picks for the first part, I'll be around tomorrow with the second part.