Champions League 2017/18

SALTIRE

Slàinte mhath!
Joined
Jan 20, 2015
Messages
14,542
Reaction score
3,032
Points
113
Location
Speyside
Supports
A guid dram
We are the underdogs and that suits us perfectly. Still wanted one of the big names though, especially Barca, I think we'd batter them.
 

Pagnell

Pick Up The Gun
Joined
Jan 30, 2015
Messages
7,013
Reaction score
2,295
Points
113
Supports
.
Come away from the tie with a victory of the convincing variety.
 

Super_horns

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2014
Messages
10,383
Reaction score
1,306
Points
113
Supports
WATFORD
Juve won the last time they met Real Madrid over 2 legs didn't they a few seasons ago - could happen again?

As for Liverpool v Man City - expecting a few goals once more...
 

Stevencc

Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
13,242
Reaction score
7,221
Points
113
Location
°
Supports
°
My preferred scenario is well under way, Liverpool to beat City and then crash out in the next round.
 

Dziga Vertov

Member
Joined
Feb 13, 2015
Messages
55
Reaction score
40
Points
18
Supports
CSKA
Juve won the last time they met Real Madrid over 2 legs didn't they a few seasons ago - could happen again?
they could probably beat anyone over 2 legs, but in a final they'll get dicked because that's the juve way. tactics win legs, quality wins one-off ties.
 

Stevencc

Site Supporter
Site Supporter
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
13,242
Reaction score
7,221
Points
113
Location
°
Supports
°
Only to Bayern, the rest we'd pummel and you know it!!

I think you could score against any of them, it's at the other end that you'll come unstuck against the elite sides.
 

Renegade

Show me what you got.
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
1,932
Reaction score
1,128
Points
113
Location
Belfast
Supports
Trad Bricks
Mourinho's rant felt very like the Benitez vs Ferguson rant. A man losing the plot somewhat. He did have some decent points (what he inherited from previous managers vs what Guardiola has and how money can't bridge that particular gap), but he can't really defend how poorly they played against Sevilla. He's equivocating on the quality of the opposition.
 

Liam_SWFC

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 15, 2016
Messages
3,228
Reaction score
701
Points
113
Location
Sydney
Supports
Sheffield Wednesday
Liverpool V City is a fantastic tie, wouldn't surprise me if Liverpool were to pull it off.
 

Pagnell

Pick Up The Gun
Joined
Jan 30, 2015
Messages
7,013
Reaction score
2,295
Points
113
Supports
.
Liverpool V City is a fantastic tie, wouldn't surprise me if Liverpool were to pull it off.

In all honesty, over two legs I would be surprised. It would be great for football if we knocked them out though. I can't see anyone bar their own fans wanting City to go through. A chequebook manager coupled with them being little more than a PR machine for their questionable financial source.

Take away their nice looking football and everything else about them is rancid.
 

Ale18

Maxime inimica est tibi
Joined
Feb 19, 2018
Messages
201
Reaction score
7
Points
18
Location
...
Supports
Brentford FC
they could probably beat anyone over 2 legs, but in a final they'll get dicked because that's the juve way. tactics win legs, quality wins one-off ties.

Do you think that you need only tactic to win two games against Real o Barca?

I understand that in the final it was defeated but I do not think that a team without quality throws out Real and Barca in two years
 

The Paranoid Pineapple

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2015
Messages
1,797
Reaction score
1,741
Points
113
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Supports
mighty, mighty Ks
Nah, every fan of football as a game should have felt an element of annoyance seeing that. Even United fans and that's saying something!

Let's just celebrate our mutual joy at the United result. Saw Sevilla had 46 shots over the two legs. Ahaha... Mourinho really is a busted flush when it comes to the CL.

Alan Bennett >>>>>>>> Salah + Firmino + Mane

Would definitely concur that those three are inferior playwrights.
 

Bobbin'

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
6,880
Reaction score
3,048
Points
113
Supports
Charlton
I don’t think it’s neccesarily an advantage to Man City having the 2nd leg at home but certainly a disadvantage to Liverpool having it away.

Think Liverpool will need to win the first leg to nil to have any chance.
 

Ale18

Maxime inimica est tibi
Joined
Feb 19, 2018
Messages
201
Reaction score
7
Points
18
Location
...
Supports
Brentford FC
I don’t think it’s neccesarily an advantage to Man City having the 2nd leg at home but certainly a disadvantage to Liverpool having it away.

Think Liverpool will need to win the first leg to nil to have any chance.
Do you think that Man City at home will surely win?
 

Bobbin'

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2015
Messages
6,880
Reaction score
3,048
Points
113
Supports
Charlton
Do you think that Man City at home will surely win?


I wouldn’t say it was a sure thing but I do expect City to win over two legs and win their home leg.

I think it will be tight and can see it coming down to away goals, that’s why I think it’s important for Liverpool to keep City out in the first leg.
 

Pagnell

Pick Up The Gun
Joined
Jan 30, 2015
Messages
7,013
Reaction score
2,295
Points
113
Supports
.
If we can somehow win the first leg with a clean sheet we have a chance, even if its only a 1-0. A score draw or them winning and you have to say we're out.
 

Bilo

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2015
Messages
3,152
Reaction score
990
Points
113
Supports
Women writing about women
The thing is, which is why some people have had us as outsiders for the eventual win, is that we can absolutely blow any team away when things go right for us and we get an early goal. Even if we lost at home I wouldn't put it past us to win in Manchester, even if it's unlikely. The 4-3 at Anfield flattered City, and I can see us coming away from the first leg with a hefty lead.

I don't know, I just feel rather confident. We are where we are not because we can't beat the best sides, but because we've struggled with the worst of them. But with the CL being all about beating the best sides, I think we stand a good chance. Avoiding a red card, of course.
 

Lionel Messi

Member
Joined
Sep 21, 2015
Messages
153
Reaction score
12
Points
18
Location
Europe
Supports
FC Barcelona
Manchester City’s two leg victory over Liverpool will underline the fact even more so that Liverpool need a new goalkeeper and defensive midfielder.
 

Bilo

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2015
Messages
3,152
Reaction score
990
Points
113
Supports
Women writing about women
All I know for sure is that whichever side loses will be labelled as absolute dogshit handing the victory to the opposition. We never give credit here.
 

Ale18

Maxime inimica est tibi
Joined
Feb 19, 2018
Messages
201
Reaction score
7
Points
18
Location
...
Supports
Brentford FC
i think that Man City is the favourite.. because is more square, has a more balanced defensive phase than Liverpool. And the experience of Pep at certain levels (knockout rounds in Champions League).

but.. Liverpool he has nothing to lose, he is very strong ahead and has already put Man City in serious trouble.

I think.. 40% Liverpool - 60% City
 

Forum statistics

Threads
16,422
Messages
1,190,013
Members
8,392
Latest member
feby2112

Latest posts

Stronger Security, Faster Connections with VPN at IPVanish.com!

SITE SPONSORS

W88 W88 trang chu KUBET Thailand
Fun88 12Bet Get top UK casino bonuses for British players in casinos not on GamStop
The best ₤1 minimum deposit casinos UK not on GamStop Find the best new no deposit casino get bonus and play legendary slots Best UK online casinos list 2022
No-Verification.Casino Casinos that accept PayPal Top online casinos
sure.bet
Need help with your academic papers? Customwritings offers high-quality professionals to write essays that deserve an A!
Top