2018-19 UEFA Champions League

gimli2112

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Is there any particular rhyme or reason to the selection of early games? i thought it might be based on time zones but that clearly doesn't apply to Ajax...

I saw some graphic which indicated the further right you go across the map the more likely you get early games i.e. none for games in the UK, many for games in Russia.

ERG89

That's a red, no?

eagle eye

Shaktar have looked very poor tonight.

Mr.Nice Guy

Great strike from Maycon. Deserved equaliser for Shaktar.

eagle eye

No sooner do I say it and Maycon hits a cracker from 25 yards out. 2-2.

Loafing Oaf

gimli2112 wrote: »

I saw some graphic which indicated the further right you go across the map the more likely you get early games i.e. none for games in the UK, many for games in Russia.

Here's the schedule for the early kick-offs:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45533413

Most of the Moscow games none of the England ones is about all the pattern I can see...

RicketyCricket

Some strike from Maycon. Shakhtar 2-2.

Loafing Oaf

RicketyCricket wrote: »

Some strike from Maycon. Shakhtar 2-2.

Taxi for Maycon.
A Rolls Royce one with all the luxury fittings to take him home after the game...

The Talking Bread

Re the 5.55 fixtures, I envisage there is logistical reasons. Attendances due to work and traffic etc will be down in the likes of England if the fixtures fall into what is peak time whilst in mainland Europe a "5:55" kickoff is 6:55., and further east hitting 7:55 and even 8.55............ I imagine that came into equation when British teams negotiated there way out of not having any 5:55 kick off times. Which is sensible.

Mr.Nice Guy

Really enjoyed Shaktar vs Hoffenheim. Just saw Tagliafico's goal for Ajax which was a stunner but I don't believe he meant it.

ERG89

Balague scrounging on BT Sports.
Where is Honigstein gone to??

Loafing Oaf

Like the way there's a live EFL game on Sky to fill in those interminable empty minutes between the CL games. Humanity is gradually evolving toward a state where there'll be live televised football to fill every waking minute...

Gbear

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Like the way there's a live EFL game on Sky to fill in those interminable empty minutes between the CL games. Humanity is gradually evolving toward a state where there'll be live televised football to fill every waking minute...

Electrodes stuck to your head will ensure you can dream live football as well.

Gbear

James Richardson in fine punning form tonight, but I wouldn't expect anything else.

sabat

Mourinho is taking a big risk in dropping their best player Fellaini; could definitely see them struggling.

The Talking Bread

Renato Sanches given an opportunity tonight.

First proper competitive start for them in a year and a half nearly












Oh, and it is against his old club!

Loafing Oaf

Gbear wrote: »

Electrodes stuck to your head will ensure you can dream live football as well.

And soon it'll no longer be 'televised' in the traditional sense: 'watching football' will be some hyper-VR experience where you 'live' the match from the POV of the ball. Or something...

Gbear

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

And soon it'll no longer be 'televised' in the traditional sense: 'watching football' will be some hyper-VR experience where you 'live' the match from the POV of the ball. Or something...

I have wondered why we're yet to have "fans eye view" VR experiences from the stands.

Harry Palmr

Apparently the kids no longer actually watch whole games.

Emptyhad yet again.

eigrod

Wide open this. Chances both ends.

irishguitarlad

Juve should be up.

dr.kenneth noisewater

The Talking Bread wrote:

Renato Sanches given an opportunity tonight.

The Talking Bread wrote:

First proper competitive start for them in a year and a half nearly

Thought he was finished after Swansea

Mr.Nice Guy

Decent opening 20 minutes from Lyon. City looking more likely to score but yet to hit top gear. Sterling looking the most likely to find a breakthrough.

ricero

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Apparently the kids no longer actually watch whole games.

Emptyhad yet again.

Shocking to see and I heard city were basically given tickets away for their home group games.

martyos121

Lyon take the lead at the Etihad! Lovely finish from Cornet.

Mr.Nice Guy

CORNEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Lyon lead!

Ndombele has done well this first half an hour.

Harry Palmr

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! Lyon scores Fekir with the assist

ERG89

ricero wrote:

Shocking to see and I heard city were basically given tickets away for their home group games.

It's hardly WCW in its dying days the fans have to watch to need to paper home games. Cue Man City signing Ahmed Johnson & Dennis Rodman.

Masala

City not clicking.... the fast ball is literally too fast and the players are not tuned in

irishguitarlad

Red for Ronaldo!!!!

Harry Palmr

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Red for Ronaldo!!!!

/redcafe announces a day of mourning

Actually it's good news for Utd - a straight red for violent conduct means he is banned for the next 3 CL games doesn't it?.

martyos121

Ronaldo sent off lol.

irishguitarlad

I don't think that was a red to be fair. Extremely harsh.

Edit-That was no red.

ERG89

Even if Ronaldo is crying he handled himself better than Douglas Costa did on Sunday.

marvin80

martyos121 wrote: »

Ronaldo sent off lol.

Looking forward to seeing all the United fans saying 'we made him'............:D

ricero

Does this mean Ronaldo wont be returning home ?

LuckyGent88

Just when he was driving he mad with how slow he was passing the ball he Smashes the ball into the net.
Classic Pogba

Kiith

Goal for Utd, completely against the run of play.

Unearthly

What a goal by Pogba

monkey9

How beautiful and satisfying a sight as to see Ronaldo red carded and then start to cry over it. :pac::pac:

snowblind

Ronaldo was just being normal Ronaldo. Which in itself is red card worthy imo but I'm conflicted because I'm a Juve fan...

snowblind

Ronaldo Pogba January swap deal is lining up nicely

Rossi IRL

That was no where near a red.. Surely it will be recinded.

Harry Palmr

Jesus cheating maybe.

martyos121

That second goal for Plzen was top class. Lovely outside of the foot cross and a superb volley.

Osmosis Jones

Nothing could accelerate the argument in favour of VAR more than an illegitimate red card for Ronaldo, maybe some good will come of this.

Kiith

Ridiculous decision in the Utd game. That was never handball.

Harry Palmr

Fekir 2-0

Deffo a Liverpool player in waiting.

Unearthly

What a penalty by Pogba

martyos121

2-0 Lyon! Fekir with a cracker!