I feel like losing a match where Eric Dier was man of the match is probably not something to be all that prideful about. Like on Sunday against Villa, Arsenal were pretty much useless in the second half, and despite this being the worst Bayern team in at least a decade, and with a lame duck manager to boot, Arsenal never really put Bayern under any pressure across the tie.
A bad Bayern team is usually still miles better than a good Arsenal team.
Arsenal didnt get played off the pitch or anything, so in a way, thats kind of a win?
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I think they may have preferred to have been played off the pitch? Cause if you get your ass kicked then there's no what ifs, it's just the better team won. But it's not like Bayern were amazing in this tie, I'd give Bayern no higher than a B for their effort. I don't think Arsenal or their fans should be ashamed or anything like that, but you just never know when your window is your window. In theory Arsenal could make the QF again next year, with a better team, but run into Bayern again who are also better, and lose again. Twas a good opportunity that went to waste.
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I think they may have preferred to have been played off the pitch? Cause if you get your ass kicked then there's no what ifs, it's just the better team won. But it's not like Bayern were amazing in this tie, I'd give Bayern no higher than a B for their effort. I don't think Arsenal or their fans should be ashamed or anything like that, but you just never know when your window is your window. In theory Arsenal could make the QF again next year, with a better team, but run into Bayern again who are also better, and lose again. Twas a good opportunity that went to waste.
I think a 'B' for Bayern is even generous.
Both Bayern and Real put in 'Professional' performances.
They understand game management and have a few game-breakers.
That was 'rope-a-dope' at its finest on both stages. It wasn't pretty to watch, but its what they do.
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Yeah it was a no doubter since he was the last man. The funny thing about it is had he fouled him in the box they would have conceded the penalty, sure, but would have kept the man. Seeing as PSG had been pretty well outplayed the whole tie before the red it was just a needlessly stupid mistake. Even if they score, on a penalty or without it, Barca still ahead in the tie. Brain dead moment really.
It wasn't a "challenge for the ball" it was a hold and would still be red and PK.
####ing fuming right now. Someone remind me again why Zwayer keeps getting those big games? Joke of a ref. There were so many close decisions going Leverkusens way at the end again, but that's just how it goes, I guess.
