2013/2014 Champions League Thread

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

What is going on? Its like hes not even paying attention.

has to be lack of concentration

the 1st and 3rd he was just like a second late, they weren't great shots

[Locke]

Possession is 70/30 for Bayern and shots on goal are 7-1.

I think Neuer is actually reading a book on the pitch.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

has to be lack of concentration

the 1st and 3rd he was just like a second late, they weren't great shots

Yeah, its seriously like he isnt even watching.

Hes not a terrible goalkeeper, but hes sure playing like one.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Didn't get to watch the match, just checked the box score. What did Boateng do to get sent off?

[devo22]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Didn't get to watch the match, just checked the box score. What did Boateng do to get sent off?

made a foul while being the last man. Really not his fault, Dante made a mistake in advance and Boateng had no choice but to bring down Yaya Toure

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I've read a few places that it was a 'professional foul' and a smart play on his part. The blame on the play lies with the midfield.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

has to be lack of concentration

Joe's got nothing on the CSKA Pilsen keeper.

[Fusebox]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

I've read a few places that it was a 'professional foul' and a smart play on his part. The blame on the play lies with the midfield.

It was a great foul to take, and he took the red like a man. Silva hit the crossbar on the free kick though! Right outside the box. I have no idea why Manchester City just can't seem to get it together in the CL. Year after year now they falter in the group stages.

[Fusebox]

Originally Posted by Locke

What is going on? Its like hes not even paying attention.

Personally, I never thought he was that great of a player. Just all hype because he's the England number one.

Did anyone see the Celtic/Barcelona match yesterday? Fraser Forster was unreal, and he has been like that in all the Champions League matches I've seen him play. He's well worth a look in for the England job.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by Fusebox

Personally, I never thought he was that great of a player. Just all hype because he's the England number one.

Did anyone see the Celtic/Barcelona match yesterday? Fraser Forster was unreal, and he has been like that in all the Champions League matches I've seen him play. He's well worth a look in for the England job.

I caught the tail end of the Celtic-Barcelona match and I agree, Forster was great. He made some fantastic saves to give Celtic a chance

[polak]

Phew, everything seems to be chugging along nicely in the BVB camp after that lost.

I got worried there.

[GirlySports]

A great article on the legend Alfredo Di Stefano and how the European Cup started

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfc...d/9597?cc=5901

[cam_wmh]

Hart was incredible with Birmingham. Recall a game around Christmas a few years back, where he completely stone-walled Chelsea. Lamps, Drogba, Anelka, ..

I'd have to say it's all in his head. Sadly, seems to happen to the best young prospects, when they're on the highest stage --- Foster, Robinson,.. now Hart? Although, to be fair, Foster's comeback was outstanding before his current injury.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Klopp's suspension will carry over to the next match against Arsenal, Dortmund won't appeal. Sounds like Sahin could be out up to three weeks so he will likely miss the Arsenal match as well. That Dortmund midfield is being decimated with injuries

[Addick]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Klopp's suspension will carry over to the next match against Arsenal, Dortmund won't appeal. Sounds like Sahin could be out up to three weeks so he will likely miss the Arsenal match as well. That Dortmund midfield is being decimated with injuries

Have no worries, Arsenal don't have a senior winger at the moment.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Dang. Giroud equalizes for Arsenal. 1-1

[d_phaneuf]

LEWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeee

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Lewyyy!!!!!

[d_phaneuf]

if results hold Arsenal are in a bit of trouble

AFC/BvB/Napoli would all be on 6, Arsenal still have to play at both the others away, they would need to win one of those games to go through most likely

[Barnet Flame]

It is a setback for sure - but hardly fatal. We are more than capable of a win at Napoli - where we probably only need a draw assuming we beat Marseille at the Emirates.

It will be interesting to see how we respond to this setback. I'm hoping Flamini is back soon. The vast majority of talk has been about the Ozil signing, but Flamini has been a major reason why we have been relatively successful so far this season.

I doubt that second goal would have happened had Flamini been on the pitch.