Highlights

This week’s Champions League action featured a record breaking performance of 40 goals in one match day. This was aided by Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Shakhtar’s six and seven goal advantages, but even beyond these matches it was goal-fest on grounds across Europe. One of the best performances of the week came from Luiz Adriano. The Shakhtar Donetsk player had a hat-trick in the first 40 minutes and finished the match with a whopping 5 goals. Below is a video of all 40 goals for your viewing pleasure. 

There's perhaps nothing more satisfying (or heartbreaking, depending which side of the goal you're on) than the last-minute goal in futbol. It's actually amazing how often those last few minutes of extra time yield the game winner or equalizer. It's as if during that several minute stretch, the laws of physics and normal match play no longer apply, and free kicks fly further, corners magically find their way to the head or foot of players in mid-air, and entire stadiums hold their breath - waiting to exhale in either celebration or utter defeat.

Soccer is a game of possibility. You never know what's going to happen next. Goals can be scored in so many different ways, and not all goals were created equal. So, let’s take a look at what separates mere goals from legends. 

1. The Volley

Oh how you tease me, ball in the air. How I have felt you rocket off my foot absolutely perfectly…only to fly 30 yards over the bar.