2011/2012 Champions League Thread

[Locke]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Go Bayern! If they are on their game, like Locke said, they should win. When they're on their game they could give the Spanish clubs a run for it, IMO.

Really not sure who I want to win the other game. Don't particularly like either club

I'd prefer AC so that we dont have to endure another Barcelona snoozefest.

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Locke

Bayern though are in amazing form, scoring 22 goals and allowing only 2 in their last 5 matches. They're scoring for fun at this point.

Barca and AC is going to be a good match, of course everyone expects Barca to win it but AC have gamebreaking players and shouldnt be overlooked.

Probably two of the toughest match-ups in the quarters.
Though Marseille has had success in the CL beating Inter, I don't think they have enough to pull off an upset against Bayern, who only keeps getting stronger not only in the CL but also in the Bundesliga. You also have to give the advantage to the German players wanting the chance to get closer to a final being played on their home turf.

AC Milan & Barca are more evenly matched and should have perhaps the most exciting game so far in the quarters. Both teams can pass well, both teams can attack well. Their group stage matches were very close games (2-2 in the Camp Nou....3-2 for Barca at the San Siro). I think Barca's ability to control the flow of the game can be the difference. Anything can happen and honestly, I don't know which team has the advantage here.

Obviously, I want Barca to win!

BLAUGRANA AL VENT!

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Locke

I'd prefer AC so that we dont have to endure another Barcelona snoozefest.

haha, everyone hates on the best!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Schweinsteiger not in the starting 11 for Bayern. Otherwise it's their top squad

[vennegoor of hesselink]

not sure the meaning of this but full marks to the Milan Ultras

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Near miss for Marseille

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Marseille playing their third choice keeper. First choice is suspended and the backup played poorly in their last game. He has had a couple shaky moments here

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Robben with a simply preposterous dive there. Classic Robben

[M*A*S*H 4077]

No one on Bayern wants to shoot! Come on!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

This ref is ridiculous!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Anyone who is watching the Bayern-Marseille game want to take up a bet that the ref will give someone an undeserved red at some point this game? Card happy...

[Locke]

Originally Posted by sadora

haha, everyone hates on the best!

Its the most boring team in the world. They earned that title.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Marioooo gomezzzzzz!!!!!!

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Looks like the third string goalie isnt any better than the 2nd

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Canucks fans in France? Anyone else catch the green laser pointer in Neuer's eyes?

[vennegoor of hesselink]

They have been doing the same in Italy on Messi with the laser pointer

[vennegoor of hesselink]

I want to see this supposed handball by Lahm on the buildup to the Bayern goal.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

^I want to see the handball by the Marseille player right before Lahm and Kroos got carded... That Lahm card was ridiculous. He's the captain for a reason

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its the most boring team in the world. They earned that title.

Barca plays a finesse game that few teams can duplicate. I can understand how winning all the time, being the best team in the world can be boring to some.

Both Barca and Milan finish nil at the half. Milan's keeper got away with what should have been a penalty, Valdez with a great save on Ibrahimovic keeps the game tied. Good chances on both ends, Barca controlling most of the possession. Still could go either way here.

[Locke]

Mario Gomez is in just ridiculous form, easily one of the top 5 or even top 3 strikers in the world right now.

And to think Liverpool almost signed him when he couldnt beat Miro Klose for a starting place.