2016-17 UEFA Champions League

CSF

BBC reporting that the Dortmund attack was perpetrated by a trader who wanted to bring down the price of their shares.

That's surely way too bizarre to be true?

Turtwig

CSF wrote: »

BBC reporting that the Dortmund attack was perpetrated by a trader who wanted to bring down the price of their shares.

That's surely way too bizarre to be true?

The truth is always stranger than any fiction could imagine. So, uh, yeah, it's possibly true. Not the first time something like that has happened either.

Shanotheslayer

Don't think it'll be as straight forward as people think.

Having backed Monaco E/W mid tournament I'm slightly biased in hoping they get to the Final.

From a football perspective can't fault Juve's defensive masterclass.

I think Atleti could do Madrid but I think that everytime in the CL :pac:

TheCitizen

Turtwig wrote: »

The truth is always stranger than any fiction could imagine. So, uh, yeah, it's possibly true. Not the first time something like that has happened either.

When did something like that happen before? Very weird occurrence.

Turtwig

TheCitizen wrote: »

When did something like that happen before? Very weird occurrence.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/02/18/florida-man-wanted-to-make-targets-stock-drop-so-he-hatched-a-bomb-plot-authorities-say/


Perhaps the weirdest one in recent memory though was some lad at Intel hoaxing an ISIS threat to get the day off work.

Never underestimate the weirdness of human behaviour.

Irish_rat

After the usual suspects, Juve and Atletico been the consistent performers in Europe over the last few years, ideally that would be a fantastic final as others have pointed out.

fuzzydunlop85

Fair play to Golden Miller the monies from our Ronaldo bet landed in my account today.

NIMAN

I see Bale has a calf muscle tear and will miss the CL semi now.

Another big blow for Madrid....their season could end with nothing.

The Talking Bread

NIMAN wrote: »

I see Bale has a calf muscle tear and will miss the CL semi now.

Another big blow for Madrid....their season could end with nothing.

In fairness they have Isco who has been very impressive recently.

NIMAN

Good point.
Bale hasn't been playing well recently, maybe his injury might let a better performing player get a side.

GavRedKing

The Talking Bread wrote: »

In fairness they have Isco who has been very impressive recently.

They didnt even use him in the Clasico which was strange.

Zidane went with Asensio's pace and he caused serious problems but his final ball was poor, I was very surprised that Isco didnt get brought on for Bale.

citytillidie

Playing Tuesday
Real Madrid (ESP) V Atl?tico Madrid (ESP)

Playing Wednesday
Monaco (FRA) V Juventus (ITA)

NIMAN

1-0
1-0

Billy86

3-1
0-1

Turtwig

Atleti are not the force they previously were. Real under Zidane are nothing but efficient and pragmatic. Real slight favourites imo.

Monaco were really exposed against Man City. Juventus were very lucky not to concede against Barca in Turin. That flatters their defensive record a bit imo but they're still far more solid defensively than Monaco have shown themselves to be. Juve decent favourites imo. Allegri will surely look at those City games.

Love to see Greizmann in the final and finally get the plaudits he deserves

I'm calling an AM v Juve Final

klose

Surely griezemann gets the plaudits he deserves? I mean his quality is clear to see.

irishman86

Going to call a Real/Juve final. Honestly dont care who wins it from here.
In order of Juve/Monaco/Atletico/Real for my preference

GreNoLi

I have a sneaking suspicion that there will be a Spanish representative in the final, hope Juve win outright.

klose

klose wrote: »

Surely griezemann gets the plaudits he deserves? I mean his quality is clear to see.

I will elaborate and state he deserves a winners medal

Osmosis Jones

Juve will be a massive test for Monaco. Monaco have been playing the best attacking football in the competition but Juve's defence is unbelievably good, if they can break them down while also keeping out Dybala they'll be worthy of a spot in the final. Most likely outcome will be a Juve Real final I'd say.

Johner

Real - Monaco would be the most entertaining final. I'm hoping Monaco can with it outright but wouldn't begrudge Juve or Atletico taking it. As long as Real don't win it again. :pac:

Skylinehead

M!Ck^ wrote: »

I will elaborate and state he deserves a winners medal

A medal isn't a plaudit!

Unless it's one of those talking sentient medals :pac:

GreNoLi

Big question tonight is how much dosh will Golden Miller lose?

Andersonisgod

I'd like Atletico to win but history tells us they'll bottle it against Real Madrid.

fuzzydunlop85

GreNoLi wrote: »

Big question tonight is how much dosh will Golden Miller lose?

Did he do another Ronaldo bet ?

GreNoLi

fuzzydunlop85 wrote: »

Did he do another Ronaldo bet ?

Wouldn't surprise me.

irishgeo

A bit of controversy about the banner unveiled.

GreNoLi

Close.

Trigger

It's that man again!!!

Bridge93

Hahahaha

Andersonisgod

The most Atletico vs Real Madrid in Europe thing to happen.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Did that goal cost The Golden Miller any money?

Please tell me it did.:D

irishman86

Andersonisgod wrote: »

The most Atletico vs Real Madrid in Europe thing to happen.

Sergio Ramos 90th min goal

monkey9

Should that not have been offside? Ronaldo made an attempt to get to the ball from an offside position?

Andersonisgod

irishman86 wrote: »

Sergio Ramos 90th min goal

Might not even need it this time.

Bridge93

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Did that goal cost The Golden Miller any money?

Please tell me it did.:D

I think Shanotheslayer to a bet with him yeah

GreNoLi

Terrible start by atletico and Mr. Omnipresent scores, was offside in the previous phase.

Bridge93

Atletico are all over the place

Trigger

The Golden Miller wrote: »

No peno's, but yes, free kicks do count as do rebounds from a peno. So 20 it is

Hard luck boyo

fyfe79

monkey9 wrote: »

Should that not have been offside? Ronaldo made an attempt to get to the ball from an offside position?

Technically yes, but I've never seen them given when the defender clears.

Turtwig

Atleti will point to Ronaldo being offside in a previous phase of play which influences the poor clear that leads to the goal.

Scoreline is reflective of the game though.

Bridge93

Maybe in the next bet don't count headers or shots with his right foot along with penalties. Might win then

Bridge93

Modric looks a bit like Dobby from Harry Potter

monkey9

Bridge93 wrote: »

Maybe in the next bet don't count headers or shots with his right foot along with penalties. Might win then

Maybe he should just stop laying bets altogether that one of the greatest goalscorers of our generation won't score. Seriously, he should probably stop that.

irishman86

Bridge93 wrote: »

Modric looks a bit like Dobby from Harry Potter

You hardly think he really died in the movie, its called acting buddy

niallo27

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I'd like Atletico to win but history tells us they'll bottle it against Real Madrid.

I think to say they bottled it before is harsh on them. Real are an incredible team no shame in losing to them.

irishman86

monkey9 wrote: »

Maybe he should just stop laying bets altogether that one of the greatest goalscorers of our generation won't score. Seriously, he should probably stop that.

Well he is a gambling expert

Trigger

Turtwig wrote: »

Atleti will point to Ronaldo being offside in a previous phase of play which influences the poor clear that leads to the goal.

Scoreline is reflective of the game though.

Does he influence it though, he seemed a yard or two behind the player. He didn't even challenge for the header so can't really be deemed to be interfering with play

Billy86

Ronaldo continuing to do nothing against the big teams.