UEFA Champions league - Matchday 1

redout

Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Barcelona v Panathinaikos, GpD, 19:45
Benfica v Hapoel Tel-Aviv, GpB, 19:45
Bursaspor v Valencia, GpC, 19:45
FC Copenhagen v Rubin Kazan, GpD, 19:45
FC Twente v Inter Milan, GpA, 19:45
Lyon v Schalke 04, GpB, 19:45
Man Utd v Rangers, GpC, 19:45
Werder Bremen v Tottenham, GpA, 19:45

Wednesday, 15 September 2010
AC Milan v Auxerre, GpG, 19:45
Arsenal v Braga, GpH, 19:45
Bayern Munich v Roma, GpE, 19:45
CFR 1907 Cluj-Napoca v Basle, GpE, 19:45
Marseille v Spartak Moscow, GpF, 19:45
MSK Zilina v Chelsea, GpF, 19:45
Real Madrid v Ajax, GpG, 19:45
Shakhtar Donetsk v Partizan Belgrade, GpH, 19:45

Pepe LeFrits

Holy crap, Arsenal are on RTE2... live!

Apologies folks but... hurrah for Liverpool not being in the CL!

Pepe LeFrits

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Apologies folks but... hurrah for Liverpool not being in the CL!

Don't forget Celtic too!

Frisbee

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Holy crap, Arsenal are on RTE2... live!

Apologies folks but... hurrah for Liverpool not being in the CL!

And I'm actually not in work that night. Something must be up...

everdead.ie

Spurs live on Setanta Tomorrow Utd on rte

Warper

I think one of the best games of the week is Werder Bremen v Spurs. Should be interesting to see how Spurs and VDV get on in Europe. Fancy a Bremen win here.

_Bella_

The Bremen game will be interesting They have their two first choice CBS out though their replacements had a decent game against Bayern. Marko Marin is in my opinion one of the best talents Germany have and he is a constant danger.

Mars Bar

Oh, I love CL football!

pickarooney

Anyone know if McGeady will be playing for Spartak? I might be going to the Marseille game.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

pickarooney wrote: »

Anyone know if McGeady will be playing for Spartak? I might be going to the Marseille game.

He played at the weekend and had an assist, so he might.

8-10

As I've mentioned before I'm one of the few (actually not sure if the only) Ajax fans on here and let me tell you I've been looking forward to a return to CL action for A LONG LONG TIME.

We're in a group that by my count contains 20 European Cups between them (no thanks to Auxerre), so it's definitely not an easy thing. I reckon we have a half-chance of finishing above Milan who have started their Serie A campaign poorly enough. But in reality we're still a level below them so an element of luck will be needed.

But this thread is about matchday 1, and who do we have to start with? Real Madrid? Who? I think they're from Spain. We play them away first so I think it's obvious that I would bite all your hands off for a draw right now. You can keep your Bremen v Spurs...no offense...but for me Real v Ajax is THE match of the week. Come on Suarez!

Dolph Starbeam

8-10 wrote: »

But this thread is about matchday 1, and who do we have to start with? Real Madrid? Who? I think they're from Spain. We play them away first so I think it's obvious that I would bite all your hands off for a draw right now. You can keep your Bremen v Spurs...no offense...but for me Real v Ajax is THE match of the week. Come on Suarez!

6 goals for him already this season in just 3 games, he'll have a big part to play for Ajax in the CL this season if there going to qualify ahead of Milan, hope they do it too.

Brewster

8-10 wrote: »

As I've mentioned before I'm one of the few (actually not sure if the only) Ajax fans on here and let me tell you I've been looking forward to a return to CL action for A LONG LONG TIME.

We're in a group that by my count contains 20 European Cups between them (no thanks to Auxerre), so it's definitely not an easy thing. I reckon we have a half-chance of finishing above Milan who have started their Serie A campaign poorly enough. But in reality we're still a level below them so an element of luck will be needed.

But this thread is about matchday 1, and who do we have to start with? Real Madrid? Who? I think they're from Spain. We play them away first so I think it's obvious that I would bite all your hands off for a draw right now. You can keep your Bremen v Spurs...no offense...but for me Real v Ajax is THE match of the week. Come on Suarez!

Best of luck! I think the Scotland England contest shades the match of the week! Manchester United v Glasgow Rangers has a special ring to it

8-10

MOG7 wrote: »

6 goals for him already this season in just 3 games, he'll have a big part to play for Ajax in the CL this season if there going to qualify ahead of Milan, hope they do it too.

Yep. Like last year it's the spine of Stekelenberg, Vertonghen, De Zeeuw and Suarez who provide the real class. Supported by van der Wiel, El Hamdaoui and rising superstar Christian Eriksen and this is definitely the best squad in a good few years.

And yes re: the last post, the United v Rangers tie is probably the best of the ties if I look at it from a neutral point of view. Good matchup but I expect United to beat them comfortably in the end.

everdead.ie

This would probably be the best formation to go with tonight

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Cudicini;
Corluka, King, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto;

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Palacios, Huddlestone;
----Lennon, Van der Vaart, Bale;

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Crouch.

ctrl-alt-delete

It is only when you are away that you appreciate Irish TV,
I'm in England this week and will have no football to watch on the TV tonight

I'm talking free to view here of course.

PHB

Im missing both these games but was really looking forward to seeing both United and Spurs play. I really hope Spurs do well, not least because I have money on them.

redout

The greeks gone in front against the run.

gimmick

Jesus Christ, it is Saturday all over again. Fúck.

Oh....1-1 woohoo

redout

There lead lasted like 60 seconds

God who else.

1 - 1

Nuri Sahin

Benfica, Lyon and Valencia all winning atm.

Inter 1-1

everdead.ie

2-1 twente

JPA

David Villa, 2-1.

redout

Villa, Villa, Villa, Villa Maravilla

2 - 1

Nailz

lol @ Rafa

Raskolnikov

Rafa working his magic at Inter.

redout

3 - 1

God again.

gimmick

3rd goal was brilliant. Such pace of movement.

everdead.ie

twente 2-2 inter

redout

gimmick wrote: »

3rd goal was brilliant. Such pace of movement.

Yeah was absolute class.

Dunno whats up with Xavi's passing though cant really complain when he assisted one and had a role in the other two.

_Bella_

Current scores

Barcelona 3-1 Panathinaikos
Benfica 1-0 Hapoel Tel-Aviv
Bursaspor 0-2 Valencia
FC Copenhagen 0-0 Rubin Kazan
FC Twente 2-2 Inter Milan
Lyon 1-0 Schalke 04
Man Utd 0-0 Rangers
Werder Bremen 1-2 Tottenham

yahoo_moe

redout wrote: »

Dunno whats up with Xavi's passing

Alves for me has been the bigger culprit. Wasted some amount of ball in the first half.

Raskolnikov

Bryan Ruiz really is a class act. Surprised a bigger club hasn't come in for him.

redout

Woeful peno from Messi

gimmick

The co commentator here is doing my head in. On another night Barca would have had 8 at this stage

Tottenham Lolspur

redout

4 - 1

Pedro

Messi off both posts!

redout

Goal..........

Cinco

Alves

gimmick

5th goal almost reminiscent of Alves' header against Malaga the season before last.

dfx-

Just read the Guardian's stats..

24 shots to one. :pac:

Not even a 45/1 shot would have a chance..

redout

That was some win for Los Che especially with no Banega and Soldado and Mata starting from the bench.

Aduriz is having a cracking start to the season.

_Bella_

Final Results:

Group A:
Twente 2-2 Inter Milan
Werder Bremen 2-2 Spurs

Group B:
Benfica 2-0 Hapoel Tel Aviv
Lyon 1-0 Schalke

Group C:
Bursaspor 0-4 Valencia
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers

Group
Barcelona 5-1 Panathinaikos
Copenhagen 1-0 Rubin Kazan

gimmick

redout wrote: »

That was some win for Los Che especially with no Banega and Soldado and Mata starting from the bench.

Aduriz is having a cracking start to the season.

Their opening goal will be up there for CL goal of the season as well. Absolute stunner.

A Dub in Glasgo

Some nice goals tonight and what about the 2nd from Messi

Mgoraf

http://www.footytube.com/video/bursaspor-valencia-sep14-56182

Great goal by Tino Costa. Gonna be a good little signing for them.

Boskowski

_Bella_ wrote: »

The Bremen game will be interesting They have their two first choice CBS out though their replacements had a decent game against Bayern. Marko Marin is in my opinion one of the best talents Germany have and he is a constant danger.

I wish I could agree.
I agree that he's a great talent and also a great character but I'm afraid he will have to turn into an unbelievable footballer to make up for his lightweight frame. He makes Modric look like the Hulk.

dreamers75

gimmick wrote: »

Their opening goal will be up there for CL goal of the season as well. Absolute stunner.

Keeper was awful, nice hit tho.

gimmick

Debating which game to watch later - Arsenal Vs Braga or Real V Ajax. Both have potential.

Dolph Starbeam

gimmick wrote: »

Debating which game to watch later - Arsenal Vs Braga or Real V Ajax. Both have potential.

Same here, tthink i'll go with Real v Ajax, both games should be good though, Braga are a seriously good team and Arsenal will have there work cut out for them. Looking forward to seeing some of the Ajax players too, Suarez and Eriksen look very exciting at the minute. At least if one match is boring we can always flick to the other.

1mcampo1

MOG7 wrote: »

Same here, tthink i'll go with Real v Ajax, both games should be good though, Braga are a seriously good team and Arsenal will have there work cut out for them. Looking forward to seeing some of the Ajax players too, Suarez and Eriksen look very exciting at the minute. At least if one match is boring we can always flick to the other.

Not 100% sure, but think suarez is suspended...

open to correction bout that!

CR 7

Ronaldo and Di Maria should really have scored one of those.

Missed the start, but seems to be:

(Ramos?) Arbeloa Pepe Carvalho Marcelo

Khedira Alonso

Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo

Higuain

From a very poor quality stream, so might be wrong.:)

redout

Park Ji Sung wrote: »

Ronaldo and Di Maria should really have scored one of those.

Missed the start, but seems to be:

(Ramos?) Pepe Carvalho Marcelo

Khedira Alonso

Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo

Higuain

From a very poor quality stream, so might be wrong.:)

Arbeloa not Ramos.