CL Games this week

PHB

Just saw there was no thread for Benfica Barca so

Just saw the first half highlights there, how the hell Barca didn't score is beyond me.
Van Bommell and Eto both should have defo scored, and you'd have put money on Deco scoring.

Once again Benfica make another team appear to have the worst finishing in the world, how do they do that consistantly? It's weird

In the second half the game has lit up, with the Benfica keeper playing the best keeping game I've seen in years, unreal saves being made left right and center.

Pepe LeFrits

They put a bit of metal in the ball and install electro-magnets in the corner flags.

I was on the phone to my brother during the match, he was in his local Barca boozer on the outskirts of Barcelona... the background noise was not pleasant. They couldn't comprehend how it finished 0-0.

andrewie

I still can't believe it finished 0-0. I was watching the match at home and the amount of chances they had. I was shocked that Eto'o missed from 4 yards. The keeper had a great game last nght.

Kingp35

Lets not forget about the great chances that Benfica had in the second half as well. I think the second half was very even and either of the teams could have won it. But your right, it was shocking finishing by Barca in the first half but alot of credit must go to Morreti as well who had the game of his life. How it finished 0-0 ill never know but I think Benfica would have taken that result before the match. I think they should have had a penalty as well when Motta handled.

As for tonight im really looking forward to the Lyon V Milan game. I bet on Lyon at the start of the tournament to win it and they havent let me down yet. They need to take a lead with them to the San Siro and try not concede and they are very capable of doing it. I think they could win 1 or 2 nil tonight.

Pighead

Did fancy Lyon to get something out of tonights game til I heard Juninho was missing. Reckon they will struggle without him in the middle of the park and thus I shall go for a 1-0 AC victory. In the other game Inter aren't in the best form(which has coincided with Adrianos dip in form) but I reckon they'll have enough for an average Villareal team.
Predictions: Lyon 0 Ac Milan 1
Inter 2 Villareal 0

PHB

Juve at 11/1 to win the CL, they ain't bad odds. Milan at 8/1 is still a great bet too!

Dont be at yourself

11/1 not bad odds? They're really gonna struggle next week, even with their home advantage. Still missing Del Piero, as well as three who started at Highbury, up against an on-form Arsenal side who they were unable to cope with for large portions of the match. Now, they have to go at them, which leaves them open to Arsenal getting an away goal, which will completely kill the tie. I wouldn't take odds of 11/1 to get to the semis, let alone lift the cup.

YeatsCounty

The Lyon vs Milan match was mostly a fascinating midfield battle which Milan dominated for the first 20 minutes of the first half and Lyon did likewise for the first 25 minutes of the seconf half. It was a great game to watch, but perhaps not from a neutral's persepctive. Milan's defence was immense for the most part, however their failure to grab an away goal might come back to haunt them. Lyon are more than capable of scoring in the San Siro. I for one am looking forward to the second leg.

I couldn't believe the start of the Inter vs Villareal match. Fair play to Forlan for scoring what could be a crucial goal. Unfortunately, I can't watch the entire match (it's on deferred coverage here), so can anyone fill me in on how well/poorly Inter played? They got a win, they'll take that. An Inter goal in Villareal will make things very tough for the Spaniards indeed.

PHB

I wouldn't take odds of 11/1 to get to the semis, let alone lift the cup.

Seriously, I'd say even jank would take 11/1 odds for them to get to the semis.
Despite playing ****e against Arsenal, they have played really well all year, except in the two knockout roudns of the CL.
Juve still have a team that can take on Arsenal, and its still abig challenge.
I'm gona lash a tenner on it anyway

mike65

How old is he average AC milan player?

It could thier undoing next week unless they score two early goals.

Mike.

Rikand

Apart From Costacurta and Maldini, the rest of the team are pretty much in their prime....from ages 24-31