2012-13 UEFA Champions League

RandolphEsq

Kirby wrote: »

I think you mean left back? Both Abidal and Alba are left backs.

Alba can be spelt from 'Abidal', and Adriano, who also has played left back, begins with 'A'. To the Batmobile!

dfx-

Kirby wrote: »

I think you mean left back? Both Abidal and Alba are left backs.

Indeed I did. Though if Abidal continues to make a comeback, I'd play both of them, but Abidal at centre-back. Terrific pace for covering, even still..

citytillidie

Semi Finals
Bayern Muchen (GER) V Barcelona (ESP)
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) V Real Madrid (ESP)

Final
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) / Real Madrid (ESP) V Bayern Muchen (GER) / Barcelona (ESP)

Johner

Perfect draw!

Jax Teller

I would have liked to see a Bayern vs Barca final .

citytillidie

All German final in Wembley for the FA's 125 year celebration

shrewdness

Bayern - Real final for me.

Munich look a cracking price at 3/1 imo.

PurpleSt4in

The final I'd really like to see would be Bayern v Real. No injuries to either side, no suspensions to either side. That would be mouthwatering. As much as I admire the Barca side... I think the above final would be far more entertaining than if they were involved.

messinkiapina

I want to see a Barca v Real final. Messi scoring the winning goal in the last minute, beating 10 men in doing so, and starting and finishing the move by nutmegging Ronaldo.

Mars Bar

I would love a Bayern Munich v Real Madrid final with Ronaldo scoring the winner.

Turtwig

Johner wrote: »

Perfect draw!

Are you mad! ? If Barca make the final they will be nominated the away team meaning there is a possibility we'll have to endure that dreadful orange!:eek:

Lawrence1895

citytillidie wrote: »

All German final in Wembley for the FA's 125 year celebration

They were happy already, when Germany won the title in 1996 in Old Wembley

Soby

Be great if they went into a group and played each other , only be a extra game each :P

roanoke

Jernal wrote: »

Are you mad! ? If Barca make the final they will be nominated the away team meaning there is a possibility we'll have to endure that dreadful orange!:eek:

Reminds me of the 92 final. Barca had to play in orange, but then after the match was over changed their jerseys to the home colours when it came time to go up and collect the trophy. Don't think I'd seen that done before (or possibly since?).

Luckily this time round if Barca play either Dortmund or Madrid I'd imagine there'd be no issue with them lining out in their home colours.

Mars Bar

roanoke wrote: »

Reminds me of the 92 final. Barca had to play in orange, but then after the match was over changed their jerseys to the home colours when it came time to go up and collect the trophy. Don't think I'd seen that done before (or possibly since?).

Luckily this time round if Barca play either Dortmund or Madrid I'd imagine there'd be no issue with them lining out in their home colours.

Dunno if it happened in the CL but Spain did it in the World Cup.

dfx-

Dortmund v Barcelona final would be interesting. And deny Mourinho as a bonus.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Jernal wrote: »

Are you mad! ? If Barca make the final they will be nominated the away team meaning there is a possibility we'll have to endure that dreadful orange!:eek:

The last we'll see of the lollipop (in the CL) will be at the Allianz Arena. They wouldn't use it against Dortmund or Real.

Turtwig

THFC wrote: »

The last we'll see of the lollipop (in the CL) will be at the Allianz Arena. They wouldn't use it against Dortmund or Real.

Perfect draw after all, my apologies to Johner.

Andersonisgod

Great draw. There wasn't really any poor matches which could have come from the draw but I think this is the best. Real Madrid's history and star power against the technically brilliant, slick counter attacking of Dortmund and the tie of the round, Bayern Munich vs Barcelona. Bayern, whose players make up the majority of the German national team, against Barcelona, whose players make up the majority of the Spanish national team. Munich's controlled possession and physical prowess against the tiki taka of Barcelona. People I've talked to today seem to fancy Bayern to win it over two legs, personally I think this might be Spain vs Germany World Cup 2010 all over again, Spaim dominating, Germany barely getting a shot away and Spain winning it by the odd goal. As good as Bayern Munich are, to show their quality they will first have to get the ball from Barcelona, a task easier said than done.

citytillidie

Semi final 1st legs this week

Tuesday
Bayern Muchen (GER) V Barcelona (ESP)

Wednesday
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) V Real Madrid (ESP)

Should be 2 cracking games, Spanish teams have had the edge is recent form.

recyclebin

Bayern Munich have confirmed £31.5m deal for Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze. Very strange time to release the news of the most expensive signing in German history on the same day as they play in a Champions league semi-final. Especially when Dortmund also play tomorrow night.

DubDani

recyclebin wrote: »

Bayern Munich have confirmed £31.5m deal for Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze. Very strange time to release the news of the most expensive signing in German history on the same day as they play in a Champions league semi-final. Especially when Dortmund also play tomorrow night.

According to Bayern they weren't planning to make that public or even inform Dortmund about it before the CL Semi's were over. But the biggest German Tabloid got wind of it, and reported it late last night. So Dortmund and Bayern had to somehow react earlier this morning, and they both by confirming the planned move.

Jelle1880

Dortmund said on their official website that it was already decided a few days ago.

Seems like the rather pro-Bayern Bild wanted to get the attention away from Uli Hoeness' tax issues and put some extra pressure on Dortmund.

DubDani

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Dortmund said on their official website that it was already decided a few days ago.

Seems like the rather pro-Bayern Bild wanted to get the attention away from Uli Hoeness' tax issues and put some extra pressure on Dortmund.

Yes, but they also told the reporters that Bayern themselves have not yet been in touch with Dortmund at all to discuss the formalities. Dortmund were only informed a few days ago by the Player and his Agent that Bayern would trigger the clause.

carlop

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Dortmund said on their official website that it was already decided a few days ago.

Seems like the rather pro-Bayern Bild wanted to get the attention away from Uli Hoeness' tax issues and put some extra pressure on Dortmund.

Obviously they're rivals, but I would have thought it would be in Bayern's interest that Dortmund beat Real Madrid. They'll fancy their chances far more against Dortmund than against Real Madrid in any potential final.

Revealing that they are losing one of their best players to one of their biggest rivals on the eve of their most important game in years has to be quite unsettling to say the least.

Blatter

Can't remember the last time I've seen a team backed into 11/10 to beat Barcelona in a CL knockout game.

batistuta9

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Dortmund said on their official website that it was already decided a few days ago.

Seems like the rather pro-Bayern Bild wanted to get the attention away from Uli Hoeness' tax issues and put some extra pressure on Dortmund.

DubDani wrote: »

Yes, but they also told the reporters that Bayern themselves have not yet been in touch with Dortmund at all to discuss the formalities. Dortmund were only informed a few days ago by the Player and his Agent that Bayern would trigger the clause.

Klopp has said he knew about it a day after the Malaga game

ahnowbrowncow

Do Bayern need Gotze? I'm guessing this means the end of Robben at the club

Davaeo09

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

Do Bayern need Gotze? I'm guessing this means the end of Robben at the club

Yep, can't see Robben fitting in with Pep's idea's, Gotze how ever :eek:

citytillidie

citytillidie wrote: »

All German final in Wembley for the FA's 125 year celebration

So close to this happening

1st leg results
Bayern Muchen (GER) 4 V 0 Barcelona (ESP)
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) 4 V 1 Real Madrid (ESP)

Lawrence1895

citytillidie wrote: »

So close to this happening

1st leg results
Bayern Muchen (GER) 4 V 0 Barcelona (ESP)
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) 4 V 1 Real Madrid (ESP)

And Bay*** being runners up twice in a row? Great stuff

Boskowski

Lars1916 wrote: »

And Bay*** being runners up twice in a row? Great stuff

Well, well, let's wait for Wednesday before we make predictions like that.

Nuri Sahin

Boskowski wrote: »

Well, well, let's wait for Wednesday before we make predictions like that.

Our Year.

Lawrence1895

Boskowski wrote: »

Well, well, let's wait for Wednesday before we make predictions like that.

Do you think, Barca pums Munich 5:0? Fair play to you

Red Crow

The "El Classico" has become a bit of a borefest over the past 2 years since that Barca 5:0. I also think that the German sides have provided much better entertainment than either Barca or Madrid this year.

dfx-

After the 2-6 and 5-0, there's not much better it can get for Barcelona. And has driven Madrid into the style they are now.

Lars1916 wrote: »

Do you think, Barca pums Munich 5:0? Fair play to you

4-0 might do..

citytillidie

2nd legs
Today
Real Madrid (ESP) V Borussia Dortrmund (GER) (Agg 1-4)

Wednesday
Barcelona (ESP) V Bayern Muchen (GER) (Agg 0-4)

citytillidie

Semi Final 2nd leg results

Real Madrid (ESP) 2 V 0 Borussia Dortrmund (GER) (Agg 3-4)
Barcelona (ESP) 0 V 3 Bayern Muchen (GER) (Agg 0-7)

Final
Borussia Dortrmund (GER) V Bayern Muchen (GER) all German final for the English FA Celebrations

citytillidie

Today's final

Borussia Dortrmund (GER) V Bayern Muchen (GER)

Lawrence1895

citytillidie wrote: »

Today's final

Borussia Dortrmund (GER) V Bayern Muchen (GER)

Bring the Cup home to Dortmund, please

dreamers75

20 years of champions league on ITV 4 @15:40

Shankly Gates

dreamers75 wrote: »

20 years of champions league on ITV 4 @15:40

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

messinkiapina

dreamers75 wrote: »

20 years of champions league on ITV 4 @15:40

Man, I miss that Ajax team of the mid nineties. My favourite team ever.

nucker

I think that Dortmund will win tonight

messinkiapina

nucker wrote: »

I think that Dortmund will win tonight

So do I. Not just because I want them to win, I just have an inkling that they will.

messinkiapina

Just had a look on Paddy Power. Both teams to score and Dortmund to win the game, 7-1...Hmmm...tempted.

dsmythy

From the very first game when F91 Dudelange of Luxembourg beat Tre Penne of San Marino 7-0 to Bayern Munich v Dortmund. Another pretty cool season.

Oat23

dsmythy wrote: »

From the very first game when F91 Dudelange of Luxembourg beat Tre Penne of San Marino 7-0 to Bayern Munich v Dortmund. Another pretty cool season.

Ahh, Dudelange. Watching them knock out Red Bull Salzburg was fantastic.

citytillidie

And your champions are

Bayern Muchen (GER)

Turtwig

citytillidie wrote: »

And your champions are

Bayern Muchen (GER)

Never heard of them. :P