2018-19 UEFA Champions League

lawred2

monkey9 wrote: »

Man City fans are weird. I turned over knowing they needed a goal to go through and expected a frantic few minutes of passion, but bloody Hell it was like they were 7-0 up against Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup. Just dead. A strange strange club. City fans haven't seemed to adapted to this new club of theirs and what it brings.

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the atmosphere was great as far as I could hear

Berserker

monkey9 wrote: »

I wonder if Spurs name is on this trophy now. They were basically out at the group stage with three games gone and somehow got through and now that VAR decision

I don't think they'll have enough to beat Ajax. I'd like to see the winner of that semi winning the CL though.

monkey9 wrote: »

Man City fans are weird. I turned over knowing they needed a goal to go through and expected a frantic few minutes of passion, but bloody Hell it was like they were 7-0 up against Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup. Just dead. A strange strange club. City fans haven't seemed to adapted to this new club of theirs and what it brings.

Might want to check your TV. Plenty of noise from their fans on my t.v..

Hector Savage

Football!!!

F*cken hell!!

Spurs will beat Ajax imo.

citytillidie

3 group runners up in the Semi-Finals

Hector Savage

So it will be Tottenham v Ajax and Liverpool v Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.

According to BBC, isn't there supposed to be a draw ?
or is this due to country protection ?

Berserker

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Spurs to win it and shout up all the bottlers talk , or Spurs v Liverpool final and none of them win it vy some miricale

You're a bad man!

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Spurs will beat Ajax imo.

They won't. That Ajax team is a proper team. They've won at Real and Juventus.

Hector Savage wrote: »

According to BBC, isn't there supposed to be a draw ?
or is this due to country protection ?

The draw has been made. Made with the quarters.

niallo27

Hector Savage wrote: »

According to BBC, isn't there supposed to be a draw ?
or is this due to country protection ?

Draw was a month ago.

Berserker

Are Liverpool at home first again? Thought the second leg was at Anfield. That changes things for me.

awec

Berserker wrote: »

Are Liverpool at home first again? Thought the second leg was at Anfield. That changes things for me.

Liverpool at home in second leg in semi final I am pretty sure.

The White Wolf

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Spurs to win it and shout up all the bottlers talk , or Spurs v Liverpool final and none of them win it vy some miricale

Goes to penalties; locked in sudden death forever.

Berserker

awec wrote: »

Liverpool at home in second leg in semi final I am pretty sure.

That's a big plus for them. Probably enough to see them through.

niallo27

Let's not forget in all the madness, the best team in Europe over the last 2 seasons went through 6-1 tonight.

.G.

Berserker wrote: »

Are Liverpool at home first again? Thought the second leg was at Anfield. That changes things for me.

Second leg is at Anfield.

Berserker

Berserker wrote: »

They won't. That Ajax team is a proper team. They've won at Real and Juventus.

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Spurs beat City, Dortmund, drew with Barca away.


I think they'll end Ajax's run.

monkey9

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Harry Kane will be rushed back now

Jaysis they do great without him to be fair.

Berserker

niallo27 wrote: »

Let's not forget in all the madness, the best team in Europe over the last 2 seasons went through 6-1 tonight.

As predicted by certain members of the forum, the same members who were ridiculed for predicting that the tie was a gimme for Liverpool.

TitianGerm

The White Wolf wrote: »

Goes to penalties; locked in sudden death forever.

I was going to post that :pac:

Berserker

Winning a CL would be some way for Spurs to break their bottlers tag though.

Looks like Poch made the best choice staying put at Spurs.

ShamoBuc

Pool v Barca could be an absolute cracker. First leg in Barcelona should give a lot of space behind the Barca defence for pool's front 3 to exploit as Barcas defence can certainly be got at when they are so high up the pitch.
Second leg at Anfield could be a very tight affair.
I think liverpool will come through 3-2 on aggregate.

Spurs v Ajax will see Ajax come through on away goals, on a 9-9 aggregate score.

golfball37

Barcelona will win it out without breaking a sweat

jacool

3 league champions knocked out tonight, just one left.
Barcelona(years since champs 0) vs. Liverpool(29)
Tottenham(58) vs Ajax (5)
Anyone's title now but the bookies say
Barcelona. 11/8.
Liverpool. 5/2.
Tottenham. 4/1.
Ajax. 9/2.
Cracking odds for a finalist in the second semifinal there.

monkey9

Berserker wrote: »

Might want to check your TV. Plenty of noise from their fans on my t.v..

lawred2 wrote: »

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the atmosphere was great as far as I could hear

Fair enough so. I always wonder about Man City they way they don't seem to take to Europe and sell out games, and when i turned over for the last few minutes, it was deathly quiet. But i didn't watch the game overall so fair enough.

messinkiapina

jacool wrote: »

3 league champions knocked out tonight, just one left.
Barcelona(years since champs 0) vs. Liverpool(29)
Tottenham(58) vs Ajax (5)
Anyone's title now but the bookies say
Barcelona. 11/8.
Liverpool. 5/2.
Tottenham. 4/1.
Ajax. 9/2.
Cracking odds for a finalist in the second semifinal there.

I think Barca are great odds at 11/8. I can't see Liverpool beating them, and I can't see either of the other semi-finalists bothering them in the final. I say that as a Liverpool fan.

Liamalone

niallo27 wrote: »

Let's not forget in all the madness, the best team in Europe over the last 2 seasons went through 6-1 tonight.

Lmao

Utopia Parkway

messinkiapina wrote: »

I think Barca are great odds at 11/8. I can't see Liverpool beating them, and I can't see either of the other semi-finalists bothering them in the final. I say that as a Liverpool fan.

Barca are a good side but not as good as they once were. Didn't see anything in the United games that made me think Liverpool can't beat them over two legs. That tie will be close.

citytillidie

Hector Savage wrote: »

According to BBC, isn't there supposed to be a draw ?
or is this due to country protection ?

All draws were done after the round of 16 right up to drawing the home side for the final

Inquitus

messinkiapina wrote: »

I think Barca are great odds at 11/8. I can't see Liverpool beating them, and I can't see either of the other semi-finalists bothering them in the final. I say that as a Liverpool fan.

Aye but a 1 off final gives the underdog a much better chance than a 2 legged Semi, gives me hope as a Spurs fan, IF we can get past an excellent Ajax team.

castletownman

Since winning the CL with that great Barca team in 2011, Pep's record when been eliminated in the competition is a cumulative aggregate score of 18-30. Knocked-out on the away goal rule three of the last four years too, so those numbers are even more insane.

Just realised too that four of Spurs current squad all played for Ajax, with three of them having coming through the youth ranks. That's surely unprecedented?

ShamoBuc

Liamalone wrote: »

Lmao

Between this year and last year, it could well be true.

niallo27

Liamalone wrote: »

Lmao

What they did win 6-1 over the two legs.

ShamoBuc

niallo27 wrote: »

What they did win 6-1 over the two legs.

11-1 over the 2 years

Berserker

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Barca are a good side but not as good as they once were. Didn't see anything in the United games that made me think Liverpool can't beat them over two legs. That tie will be close.

I think having the second leg at home will give Liverpool the edge. It could be very close though.

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Between this year and last year, it could well be true.

What's it worth when you don't win it though?

monkey9

castletownman wrote: »

Since winning the CL with that great Barca team in 2011, Pep's record when been eliminated in the competition is a cumulative aggregate score of 18-30. Knocked-out on the away goal rule three of the last four years too, so those numbers are even more insane.

Just realised too that four of Spurs current squad all played for Ajax, with three of them having coming through the youth ranks. That's surely unprecedented?

Yeah since Barca, he's flopped badly in Europe with Bayern Munich and City. With the Champions League being the main priority for City's owners, there's a bit of pressure on Guardiola.

I'm not suggesting he'll be sacked or any nonsense like that and of course he's a brilliant manager, but for all he did at Barcelona in terms of Europe he needs to step up because he's starting to live off achievements almost a decade ago.

Berserker

monkey9 wrote: »

Yeah since Barca, he's flopped badly in Europe with Bayern Munich and City. With the Champions League being the main priority for City's owners, there's a bit of pressure on Guardiola.

I'm not suggesting he'll be sacked or any nonsense like that and of course he's a brilliant manager, but for all he did at Barcelona in terms of Europe he needs to step up because he's starting to live off achievements almost a decade ago.

We can safely say that the League Cup and FA Cup will be his lot this season. Interesting to see how his trophy haul compares to previous City managers.

Gbear

Pep has generally lost against very good teams, but it's that he's lost every time that's the concern and has tarnished his reputation.

ShamoBuc

Berserker wrote: »

I think having the second leg at home will give Liverpool the edge. It could be very close though.



What's it worth when you don't win it though?

Prestige. European Elite. Money. Easier to attract top players Etc


Only 1 team can win it obviously.

Liverpool have done very well to get to last years final and this years semi. The joy they have brought to their fans in all those games is unreal. To think otherwise would be incorrect.

Fitz*

Might get lost in here tonight but Liverpool have qualified for their 3rd European semi final in 3.5 seasons. Have never lost a 2 legged European tie under him.

Big change from the Rodgers, Kenny & Hodgdson eras.

LuckyLloyd

Barca could well be the first two legged tie lost by Klopp at Liverpool, but his record thus far is absolutely immense.

Berserker

FitzShane wrote: »

Might get lost in here tonight but Liverpool have qualified for their 3rd European semi final in 3.5 seasons. Have never lost a 2 legged European tie under him.

Big change from the Rodgers, Kenny & Hodgdson eras.

Much better under Klopp in Europe. He's done a brilliant job with them. The one off games seems to be their problem, a la the final last year and the domestic competitions this season. I think they'll get past Barca but they might struggle in a one off game against Spurs or Ajax in the final.

citytillidie

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Barca could well be the first two legged tie lost by Klopp at Liverpool, but his record thus far is absolutely immense.

Well if Barca do win it will be Klopps first 2 legged loss under Liverpool and Barca 1st knock out victory over Liverpool

MisterAnarchy

Berserker wrote: »

I think having the second leg at home will give Liverpool the edge. It could be very close though.

I think it gives Barcelona the advantage being at home the first leg.
They are usually strong at home and can take a lead to Anfield where away goals will be valuable.

Barcelonas achilles heel is their away form and its generally when they are away from home in Europe the first leg that they struggle.

They were very poor at Old Trafford ,if they had played like that at Anfield they would have been walloped .

Being at home first leg will suit them .

charolais0153

kinda felt bad for city at the end, but delighted for son, the most likeable player in the game atm. 2 crackers of semis coming uo

5starpool

I just saw on the BT highlights from an angle VAR didn't have access to, that the ball did hit Llorentes arm. That makes it even funnier.

Liamalone

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Between this year and last year, it could well be true.

They have won absolutely nothing in that time, hardly the best team in Europe. Lmao, deluded.

thebaz

has this been the best Champions league ever ? ?

niallo27

Liamalone wrote: »

They have won absolutely nothing in that time, hardly the best team in Europe. Lmao, deluded.

Who would you have as the best team over the last 2 years in the champions league so. Omg rofl

ShamoBuc

Liamalone wrote: »

They have won absolutely nothing in that time, hardly the best team in Europe. Lmao, deluded.

Playing in Europe, considering this is the Champios league thread.

Real Madrid are the current champions, does that mean they are the best team in Europe over the 2 seasons?

Liamalone

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Playing in Europe, considering this is the Champios league thread.

Real Madrid are the current champions, does that mean they are the best team in Europe over the 2 seasons?

So it's just European football, oh, ooooopssadaisy. I took it as the best team in Europe, league and that included.

Point still stands, they've won nowt, and yes Madrid would rank above them as they have the trophy in the cabinet. Deluded, as always.