Champions League Quarter Finals

Pepe LeFrits

Travel aside Shaktar is a grand draw for Barca. If Arsenal are Barca lite, then Shaktar are Arsenal lite.

Real - Spurs is the tie of the round. Both sides are stronger in midfield and attack so it should be an extremely entertaining tie.

Man United - Chelsea should be a right old battle, probably more of an interesting prospect than an exciting one, but something worth looking forward to also.

Liam O

Seaneh wrote: »

I can seen Madrid spanking Spurs.

this

CorkMan

Very difficult tie for Barca.

Chelsea united, interesting

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

K-9 wrote: »

'arry will get found out on this one, Mourinho just too clever.

4th time lucky for the anti-Spurs brigade, eh??:P:D

xtal191

Seaneh wrote: »

I can seen Madrid spanking Spurs.

This

ArmaniJeanss

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

I predict that Barcelona and Real Madrid will be on different sides of the rigged draw as Uefa have decided the moment is right for an El Classico Final to reverberate around the world of football.

It is also very likely they will be blatantly scheduled via a fix to meet in the semi finals because Uefa are happy to keep them apart as far as possible but ultimately don't want teams from the same country to meet in the final.

It is also possible they will be fixed to meet in the quarter finals, Uefa like at least one big mega clash in each round and this has been chosen. This conspiracy is the least likely though, I make it a 1 in 7 conspiracy.

Mystic AJ strikes again.

RoboClam

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

Mystic AJ strikes again.

If you throw enough crap at a wall, some will eventually stick.

dreamers75

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

Mystic AJ strikes again.

I think tonights Euro millions numbers will be a combination ofrom a possible 50 :pac:

SlickRic

Mourinho back to London.

plus he gets on well with 'Arry.

it should make it entertaining, but not too much needle unfortunately.

Utd/Chelsea will be titanic i suspect...i'm going to predict a slim Chelsea win, but it's on an absolute knife-edge. Carrick, Fletcher and Scholes will have to buck their ideas up i suspect.

Barca have it tougher than many would like to believe. Shakhtar are extremely useful, and the second leg being in Russia is a big deal.

I also expect Inter to scrape through again. could it be the most unlikely Champions League retention imaginable...that's IMO obviously...but i look at them and don't see a Champions League winning side.

TacT

nice round of matches coming up, cannot wait!

Sgt Pepper 64

rarnes1 wrote: »

Chelsea united, interesting

I don't know why people are backing Utd, they haven't beaten us home or away recently. they have a patched up defense and we are almost at full strength. just luiz can't play

nullzero

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

I don't know why people are backing Utd, they haven't beaten us home or away recently. they have a patched up defense and we are almost at full strength. just luiz can't play

I'm a United fan and I can't see beyond a Chelsea win.
You were lucky not having to play us in Novermber when you were on your bad run, very very lucky indeed.
United have too many injuries to compete on any fronts at this stage, it's a complete disaster at United at the moment.
I'll be happy as long as our patchwork back four doesn't fall to pieces and allow Chelsea to completely embarrass us.:(

Paully D

Not a bad prediction from myself earlier in the thread:

Barcelona V Shaktar
Real Madrid V Schalke
Tottenham V Inter Milan
Manchester United V Chelsea

starbelgrade

Looks suspiciously like a fixed draw to me.

It almost guarantees a Spanish vs English final, with an outside chance of Inter making it.

Pitting the two Spanish giants against each other in the semi's & the 2 big English clubs against each other in the quarters will see to that.

And Spurs haven't got a hope in hell.

Soby

Lads am I right in saying if its a Madrid-Barca semi final the 2nd leg on the 3-4 May will be at the Nou Camp ?

Essien

nullzero wrote: »

I'm a United fan and I can't see beyond a Chelsea win.
You were lucky not having to play us in Novermber when you were on your bad run, very very lucky indeed.
United have too many injuries to compete on any fronts at this stage, it's a complete disaster at United at the moment.
I'll be happy as long as our patchwork back four doesn't fall to pieces and allow Chelsea to completely embarrass us.:(

As much as I'd love to see it, this simply isn't going to happen.

I think this will be very close, I wouldn't be surprised if the winner did so on away goals.

I'll go for something like 1-1 at Stamford Bridge and 2-2 at OT

Boskowski

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur Can see Spurs causing an upset :eek:

No-brainer IMO and Im not sharing your view. Real will be two notches too heavy for Spurs when they turn on the heat.

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Chelsea v Manchester United Over 2 legs and a decent Ref :pac: can see Utd edge it

Nice one, hoping for United (strangely enough)

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk No Surprise here Round trip will be hardest thing Barca Face

Barca won't like this one. Hardest draw for Barca I reckon. Shaktar is the CL equivalent of 'a cold Wednesday night in Stoke' I think.

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Inter v Schalke Hardest to predict IMO going for Schalke

I wish I could share your optimism.

Nice draw all the same

Blatter

Essien wrote: »

As much as I'd love to see it, this simply isn't going to happen.

I think this will be very close, I wouldn't be surprised if the winner did so on away goals.

I'll go for something like 1-1 at Stamford Bridge and 2-2 at OT

6 goals in two games between these? Unlikely. It wouldn't surprise me if a single goal decided the contest.

Soby

Jesus recession much..170 euro for the cheapest final ticket

Essien

SOCCER4LIFE wrote: »

6 goals in two games between these? Unlikely. It wouldn't surprise me if a single goal decided the contest.

Hasn't there been 6 goals between our last 2 games? 2-1 at SB a few weeks ago and 2-1 at OT towards the end of last season, or am I forgetting something? (I'm fairly hungover tbh)

Paully D

SlickRic wrote: »

Barca have it tougher than many would like to believe. Shakhtar are extremely useful, and the second leg being in Russia is a big deal.

Do you mean Ukraine mate, or have I missed something?

Nailz

Soby wrote: »

Jesus recession much..170 euro for the cheapest final ticket

Is the UEFA site still open to application? My brother and I done our's yesterday because I though they were closing then. Expensive indeed, but if you team reaches the final I, personally, wouldn't say no.

SlickRic

Paully D wrote: »

Do you mean Ukraine mate, or have I missed something?

it's all the same

nah, i got mixed up.

Soby

Nailz wrote: »

Is the UEFA site still open to application? My brother and I done our's yesterday because I though they were closing then. Expensive indeed, but if you team reaches the final I, personally, wouldn't say no.

Ye think today is the last day afaik

CorkMan

That_Guy wrote: »

'Arry's already been mugged in Madrid this year. Will lightning strike twice?

3/1 for him to get mugged in Madrid in the first leg aswell as outside White Hart Lane in the 2nd leg. Might aswell go for the treble.

double GG

double GG wrote: »

Predictions,


Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspurs
Inter Milan
Barcelona
Shakhtar Donestk
Schalke 04
Real Madrid/ Lyon
Chelsea/ FC Kobenhaven


Manchester United -V- Inter Milan
Barcelona -V- Real Madrid*
Tottenham Hotspurs -V- Schalke 04
Shakhtar Donestk -V- Chelsea*

* Denotes They will qualify tonight.

Team at home in fixtures will be at home for the first game.

You heard it here first.

EDIT: Post who you want your team to get, or your predictions or whatever, Still mine will still be correct come Friday.

Well if you take the first two quarter finals I predicted, there are the two semi finals

ricero

i can see chelsea pipping utd.

madrid will be to good for spurs.

inter to beat schalke.

barca to win comfortably

RasTa

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

I don't know why people are backing Utd, they haven't beaten us home or away recently. they have a patched up defense and we are almost at full strength. just luiz can't play

Last season you did the double, season before we drew at the bridge and 3-0 at home. Short memory as always.

Paully D

Semi-finals will be, IMO:

Chelsea V Inter Milan
Barcelona V Real Madrid

Chelsea V Real Madrid in the final!

Sgt Pepper 64

RasTa wrote: »

Last season you did the double, season before we drew at the bridge and 3-0 at home. Short memory as always.

how recent is "recent"??!!! last three games we beat you, how's that?!

newballsplease

Paully D wrote: »

Semi-finals will be, IMO:

Chelsea V Inter Milan
Barcelona V Real Madrid

Chelsea V Real Madrid in the final!

you didnt see Barca slaughter Real earlier this season then?

Frisbee

Am I the only on that can see Spurs causing Madrid problems?

Madrid should have enough to see them off but I wouldn't be suprised if they got a win at The Lane.

Paully D

newballsplease wrote: »

you didnt see Barca slaughter Real earlier this season then?

I did, but it won't happen again IMO.

RasTa

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

how recent is "recent"??!!! last three games we beat you, how's that?!

I would argue the ref had a hand in all 3 of those games and carrick was a cb for one. Anyway bring it on, you have no reason to be that confident with you're league form this season.

dfx-

Frisbee wrote: »

Am I the only on that can see Spurs causing Madrid problems?

Madrid should have enough to see them off but I wouldn't be suprised if they got a win at The Lane.

I think Madrid will be over them like a rash in a very intense Bernabeu first up. I don't see Gomes, Assou-Ekotto, Dawson/whoever handling it well. Considering the disorganisation defending a lead at home to Meelan. Might be close as a one-off game at WHL.

happyoutscan

Chelsea, Madrid, Inter and Barcelona to get through. Can see Chelsea beating Utd easily over the two legs.

Blatter

happyoutscan wrote: »

Chelsea, Madrid, Inter and Barcelona to get through. Can see Chelsea beating Utd easily over the two legs.

Yeah, because they are really rolling them over in the league:rolleyes:

Pos. Team GP Points
1 Man Utd 29 60
2 Arsenal 28 57
3 Man City 29 53
4 Chelsea 28 51

Chelsea's exit from the title race(imo) and the FA cup gives them a slight edge imo.

Professey Chin

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

how recent is "recent"??!!! last three games we beat you, how's that?!

In the last game you beat us. I seem to remember a 3-1 win in Wembly last August
Of course youre only counting the league since it suits your argument more.This isnt the league either

Panthro

I think the Chelsea vs United game will be pure knife edge stuff.
Dam near impossible to call, I'll be happy once we don't concede any goals and score a few ourselves!:pac:
Torres to finally tie the laces and start doing a bit of damage.

Blatter

papagormo wrote: »

I think the Chelsea vs United game will be pure knife edge stuff.
Dam near impossible to call, I'll be happy once we don't concede any goals and score a few ourselves!:pac:
Torres to finally tie the laces and start doing a bif of damage.

It has ''decided by controversial decision'' written all over it.

WallyGUFC

Oh man United - Chelsea will be some tie. I'd say we should shade it considering the second leg is at OT. Home second leg is very important in any tie imo.

Bodhisopha

Not a big fan of either Chelsea are Man United lately in terms of entertainment value but it should be tense over both legs which will more than make up for the lack of quality football. A throwback to the old Liverpool v Chelsea CL games.

The last game was a belter.

Panthro

SOCCER4LIFE wrote: »

It has ''decided by controversial decision'' written all over it.

Guaranteed either(all) Terry/Mikel/Vidic/Scholes are going to get yellow carded at some point.

K-9

SOCCER4LIFE wrote: »

Yeah, because they are really rolling them over in the league:rolleyes:

Pos. Team GP Points
1 Man Utd 29 60
2 Arsenal 28 57
3 Man City 29 53
4 Chelsea 28 51

Hmmmm, I remember that argument going well for Chelsea in 05 and 07.

Panthro

I'm having visions of a similar "all or nothing" type game like our 4-4 encounter with Liverpool in the second leg.
Hope to jaysus we head to OT with a goal advantage, and ideally not conceded.

WallyGUFC

Barca - Shakhtar...is the 2nd leg in Donetsk?

K-9

WallyGUFC wrote: »

Barca - Shakhtar...is the 2nd leg in Donetsk?

They actually have a decent record against Barca.

Lukker-

Happy enough with United, won our last 3 vs them.