Giroud is such a donkey. I don't know who's worse, him or Sanogo.
Agree about Chambers. Most of the team has been poor today.Giroud is such a donkey. I don't know who's worse, him or Sanogo.
Yes.
Chambers has been very good, though. Looking like a good signing. But Lord, Giroud...
I thought Löw already showed everyone why Özil is hopeless on the wing. He won’t really defend, make runs behind the fullback and crossing isn't his strong point. He was terrible for most of the WC there.
Thank goodness for Alexis.
Yeah, he's a peripheral option there as opposed to the primary one.I thought Löw already showed everyone why Özil is hopeless on the wing. He won’t really defend, make runs behind the fullback and crossing isn't his strong point. He was terrible for most of the WC there.
Thank goodness for Alexis.
Agree. Why is he in the wing yet again? He's being wasted and should move in the Center. Put Campbell in the wing and bring Ozil as the attacking Central Mid.
We're still lucky. That Debuchy tackle should have been a penalty.
Yeah, he's a peripheral option there as opposed to the primary one.I thought Löw already showed everyone why Özil is hopeless on the wing. He won’t really defend, make runs behind the fullback and crossing isn't his strong point. He was terrible for most of the WC there.
Thank goodness for Alexis.
Agree. Why is he in the wing yet again? He's being wasted and should move in the Center. Put Campbell in the wing and bring Ozil as the attacking Central Mid.
We're still lucky. That Debuchy tackle should have been a penalty.
Some angles make it look like it was a penalty, some don't. I really don't know. Oh, well. :)
Entertaining game, except for the officiating. Looked like the NBA out there.
Not a game between two big teams but the story of the round has to be Ludogorets playing Steaua Bucharest. Ludogorets' goalkeeper was sent off just before the penalty shoot out. Their central defender was forced to be goalkeeper for the penalties. Scores the first one that he took and saved two more to take his team through.
Now that is footballing history.
It's odd not seeing Man-U in this!
Man City and Bayern in the same group again. Oh wow, Roma in that group too. Tough group.
Wow. Group D.
Nice one Arsenal. Get lucky to get into the Group Stage, get placed probably in the toughest group.It's odd not seeing Man-U in this!
It's odd seeing Liverpool in this. ;D
Well, I'm relieved, Arsenal's group this year is easier than last year. They're better than Galatasaray and Anderlecht and Dortmund has gotten worse. I'd rather be in Chelsea's group, but I'm not even worried. Second or first should be easy.
But lol at City. I don't have much hope for their survival.
Well, I'm relieved, Arsenal's group this year is easier than last year. They're better than Galatasaray and Anderlecht and Dortmund has gotten worse. I'd rather be in Chelsea's group, but I'm not even worried. Second or first should be easy.
But lol at City. I don't have much hope for their survival.
Better than Galatasaray? Not on the evidence of their first two games...
Manchester City get a tough draw, boo hoo hoo. The most financially doped team in sporting history will get sympathy from nobody when they go out :)
Mani may not have paid 80m for a single player but not that they don`t spend as much the other big spenders ...
Adebayor 25m
Tevez 47m
Yaya Toure 26m
D Silva 24m
Balotteli 24m
Milner 26m
Dzeko 27m
Fernadinho 30m
Negredo 20m
Jovetic 22m
And your point is....?
Cause the way I understand this man city in the euro top5 in splurging money.
Man City and Bayern in the same group again. Oh wow, Roma in that group too. Tough group.
How good is CSKA Moscow? I have researched and found out they are the Russian League champions. They are in the same group. I assume they are no pushovers, but I have no clue if they're good or not (good meaning in the same class as frequent Champions League clubs).
And your point is....?
Cause the way I understand this man city in the euro top5 in splurging money.
My point? Just some material facts for folks to chew on. Sorry if you can't handle that... :'(
Funny to see people think that BPL has good teams and that Arsenal has a following. You know, there are other teams and leagues out there with better football and better teams. Eventhought I'm not a big BPL, Man city is waaaaaaay better than arsenal and it's all thanks to their coach. Wenger is an old French guy who lucked out to be handed an amazing generation of players 14 years ago and thinks he is SAF. Jose is ten times the coach he his (and I hate JM). AW can't motivate his players (like JM) can't educate his players (jack wilshere cigs and Chicha scandal) and doesn't win... Keep dreaming arsenal fansMan City's success has more to due with their owner than their manager(s). Pelligrini's a good one, but he wouldn't have even won the title last season were it not for a huge implosion by Liverpool. I have a pessimistic view of Mourinho because barring his stint at Porto and Inter, he typically requires huge funds to do anything.
And your point is....?
Cause the way I understand this man city in the euro top5 in splurging money.
My point? Just some material facts for folks to chew on. Sorry if you can't handle that... :'(
I am so bright so could you explain how your material proves that MN city doesn t spend - overpay as much as PSG or real?
Funny to see people think that BPL has good teams and that Arsenal has a following. You know, there are other teams and leagues out there with better football and better teams. Eventhought I'm not a big BPL, Man city is waaaaaaay better than arsenal and it's all thanks to their coach. Wenger is an old French guy who lucked out to be handed an amazing generation of players 14 years ago and thinks he is SAF. Jose is ten times the coach he his (and I hate JM). AW can't motivate his players (like JM) can't educate his players (jack wilshere cigs and Chicha scandal) and doesn't win... Keep dreaming arsenal fans
Funny to see people think that BPL has good teams and that Arsenal has a following. You know, there are other teams and leagues out there with better football and better teams. Eventhought I'm not a big BPL, Man city is waaaaaaay better than arsenal and it's all thanks to their coach. Wenger is an old French guy who lucked out to be handed an amazing generation of players 14 years ago and thinks he is SAF. Jose is ten times the coach he his (and I hate JM). AW can't motivate his players (like JM) can't educate his players (jack wilshere cigs and Chicha scandal) and doesn't win... Keep dreaming arsenal fans
I think the root of Arsenal's problems is the composition of the squad. It's a bit threadbare at key positions, probably because so much dosh was spent to construct the stadium. Also, Kroenke has a certain way of doing business and Usmanov is sidelined as a large minority shareholder. AW has also neglected pressing needs in his squad when making purchases. The lack of a holding type or even a box-to-box mid is an ongoing problem. There's been little depth on the backline and the striker options are still shockingly limited.
Don't know why AW doesn't make a serious play for Khedira, who would fill a massive hole...
Funny to see people think that BPL has good teams and that Arsenal has a following. You know, there are other teams and leagues out there with better football and better teams. Eventhought I'm not a big BPL, Man city is waaaaaaay better than arsenal and it's all thanks to their coach. Wenger is an old French guy who lucked out to be handed an amazing generation of players 14 years ago and thinks he is SAF. Jose is ten times the coach he his (and I hate JM). AW can't motivate his players (like JM) can't educate his players (jack wilshere cigs and Chicha scandal) and doesn't win... Keep dreaming arsenal fans
I think the root of Arsenal's problems is the composition of the squad. It's a bit threadbare at key positions, probably because so much dosh was spent to construct the stadium. Also, Kroenke has a certain way of doing business and Usmanov is sidelined as a large minority shareholder. AW has also neglected pressing needs in his squad when making purchases. The lack of a holding type or even a box-to-box mid is an ongoing problem. There's been little depth on the backline and the striker options are still shockingly limited.
Don't know why AW doesn't make a serious play for Khedira, who would fill a massive hole...
Because he's asking for £200,000 per week wage, £70,000 more than Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are making.
They probably didnt want to pay that much or he should be wearing an Arsenal kit already. Honestly, no one should.
Agree with the rest though. Still no top class DM in the lineup. Maybe he can put Chambers in there and see what happens.
Bergkamp and all the defence was there before he was appointed. I give you that he smells good bargains like viera Henry .... But players flee him like the plague. And like Sixth Man said, the team is too unbalanced. Toooooo many CM and AM not enough makeleles khediras (yes I'm a Real Madrid fan). In my opinion the ozil buy was baaaaad. I like Alexis for them, but giroud is not world class and Ochoa isn't all that. Plus, defence is weak. AW got so much used to not spending money that he doesn't know how to use it anymoreBergkamp was there before Wenger, although he didn't shine until the latter showed up. But every defender that started for the Invincible team: Cole, Lauren, Campbell and Toure, were acquired by Wenger. All of the previous ones like Winterburn, Adams, Dixon, Keown ect. had retired already.
Wenger is reluctant to sign another CB because Chambers has played so well in the first few games of the season and he doesn't want to bring in another CB who will take games away from Chambers and impede Chambers' development.
I don't think Wenger was planning on relying on Chambers to play a large role this year. More of a utility role and then a regular role further down the road. Wenger seemed quite certain to sign a replacement for Vermaelen a short while ago but Chambers has played so well in these first few games that Wenger has grown to trust him and believe him ready to play and contribute in a regular role. Even recommending Chambers to Hodgson as ready to play for English National Team.
I think that is a good stance to take when you have a talented young player available. Especially an English player. Someone who can be part of your core base for next 8-12 years (hopefully!). Definitely a risky decision to make but I think a good risk to take. Chambers has been very impressive for one so inexperienced.
Xabi Alonso > Khedira.
Think Khedira's value might have inflated thanks to a successful World Cup and the bizarre opinion that a ton of extra height makes you a better defensive midfielder
Wenger is reluctant to sign another CB because Chambers has played so well in the first few games of the season and he doesn't want to bring in another CB who will take games away from Chambers and impede Chambers' development.
I don't think Wenger was planning on relying on Chambers to play a large role this year. More of a utility role and then a regular role further down the road. Wenger seemed quite certain to sign a replacement for Vermaelen a short while ago but Chambers has played so well in these first few games that Wenger has grown to trust him and believe him ready to play and contribute in a regular role. Even recommending Chambers to Hodgson as ready to play for English National Team.
I think that is a good stance to take when you have a talented young player available. Especially an English player. Someone who can be part of your core base for next 8-12 years (hopefully!). Definitely a risky decision to make but I think a good risk to take. Chambers has been very impressive for one so inexperienced.
He makes a fine defender from what I have seen of him but playing him out of position at so young an age wouldn't do him any good.
Funny to see people think that BPL has good teams and that Arsenal has a following. You know, there are other teams and leagues out there with better football and better teams. Eventhought I'm not a big BPL, Man city is waaaaaaay better than arsenal and it's all thanks to their coach. Wenger is an old French guy who lucked out to be handed an amazing generation of players 14 years ago and thinks he is SAF. Jose is ten times the coach he his (and I hate JM). AW can't motivate his players (like JM) can't educate his players (jack wilshere cigs and Chicha scandal) and doesn't win... Keep dreaming arsenal fans
I think the root of Arsenal's problems is the composition of the squad. It's a bit threadbare at key positions, probably because so much dosh was spent to construct the stadium. Also, Kroenke has a certain way of doing business and Usmanov is sidelined as a large minority shareholder. AW has also neglected pressing needs in his squad when making purchases. The lack of a holding type or even a box-to-box mid is an ongoing problem. There's been little depth on the backline and the striker options are still shockingly limited.
Don't know why AW doesn't make a serious play for Khedira, who would fill a massive hole...
Because he's asking for £200,000 per week wage, £70,000 more than Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are making.
They probably didnt want to pay that much or he should be wearing an Arsenal kit already. Honestly, no one should.
Agree with the rest though. Still no top class DM in the lineup. Maybe he can put Chambers in there and see what happens.
The idea of putting in a green youngster from Southampton who normally plays right or centre back at defensive midfield (and couldn't even get in their first team) is frankly awful. It's not a position for a youngster.
Wenger's defence simply isn't good enough to play without a decent holding midfielder. He needs to address one of these deficiencies at the least.
Welbeck is a complete donkey.
Agreed. I'd also add Sánchez and Özil to this list. But Welbeck had a golden chance and he didn't even hit the target. He can't do that when Arsenal barely have possession.Welbeck is a complete donkey.
Bellerin and Arteta we're being donkeys.
I think Welbeck is doing okay. Could do more, but doing okay.
Agreed. I'd also add Sánchez and Özil to this list. But Welbeck had a golden chance and he didn't even hit the target. He can't do that when Arsenal barely have possession.Welbeck is a complete donkey.
Bellerin and Arteta we're being donkeys.
I think Welbeck is doing okay. Could do more, but doing okay.
Ah, well. It was always likely they would lose to Dortmund. But doing so without Reus or Gündo?an is disappoint.
Bayern Munich got away with one.
Clearly a penalty but was ignored. Although, that Boateng strike was fantastic.
Danny Welbeck just dropped a hat trick on Galatasaray.Glad i wasn't watching that one, Madrid game was entertaining for sure. Liverpool needs to get their ishh together
Outside of a Szczcesny Red Card, this was a total trashing.
How about that, Mesut Ozil in the middle and it worked wonders for everybody...
In Malme and Manchester didn`t call two clear penalties for Olimpiacos and City (but i enjoyed both no calls !!) and Real got 2 penalties that only Perez and the ref saw....
Ozil`s performance is no surprise to anyone.... He needs to be in the middle to be productive.
The refs were awful both days !
In Malme and Manchester didn`t call two clear penalties for Olimpiacos and City (but i enjoyed both no calls !!) and Real got 2 penalties that only Perez and the ref saw....
Chelsea cruising, up 3-0 away against Schalke. Should top the group comfortably.
Man City take the lead on a penalty + red card then concede 2 goals just before half time to trail 2-1!
UPDATE: Chelsea take it 5-0. Schalke were ridiculously bad.
Where would Man City be without Aguero? Superb hat-trick gives them a 3-2 win.
Chelsea cruising, up 3-0 away against Schalke. Should top the group comfortably.
Man City take the lead on a penalty + red card then concede 2 goals just before half time to trail 2-1!
UPDATE: Chelsea take it 5-0. Schalke were ridiculously bad.
Where would Man City be without Aguero? Superb hat-trick gives them a 3-2 win.
Not to take away an amazing showing from Kun Aguero, but that was more about Bayern not playing well than Aguero taking over.
All those goals were a result of being careless with the football, the penalty in the first half is probably the only one in which I think was created by him. The other two was just careless passing and handling and they took advantage.
But yes, that was an impressive showing nonetheless.
Chelsea vs PSG
Barcelona vs Manchester City
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus
Real Madrid vs Schalke
Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Monaco vs Arsenal
FC Porto vs FC Basel
QuoteChelsea vs PSG
Barcelona vs Manchester City
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus
Real Madrid vs Schalke
Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Monaco vs Arsenal
FC Porto vs FC Basel
Brutal draw for Chelsea and Man City.
The PSG vs Chelsea tie is a toss up. Two top sides. Genuine contenders to win the tournament. Mourinho's out-coached Blanc last time around and I'd give Chelsea slight edge because of the two team's coaches rather than squad's overall talent which I think are comparable. I expect Barca to beat Man City. City lack organization in middle of the park. They will be exposed by top midfields of Europe which Barcelona has.
Arsenal are very lucky to get Monaco. The weakest #1 seed in the pool. Monaco have been very good defensively but Arsenal have enough firepower to find their way through to the quarter finals.
Dortmund and Juventus will be a very interesting matchup. I really like this Juve team but they repeatedly disappoint in Europe. Dortmund have done very well in Europe in recent years and should take care of business here. I am pulling for Juve though.
Atletico Madrid, Bayern, Real Madrid and Porto should win their matchups comfortably.
QuoteChelsea vs PSG
Barcelona vs Manchester City
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus
Real Madrid vs Schalke
Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Monaco vs Arsenal
FC Porto vs FC Basel
Brutal draw for Chelsea and Man City.
The PSG vs Chelsea tie is a toss up. Two top sides. Genuine contenders to win the tournament. Mourinho's out-coached Blanc last time around and I'd give Chelsea slight edge because of the two team's coaches rather than squad's overall talent which I think are comparable. I expect Barca to beat Man City. City lack organization in middle of the park. They will be exposed by top midfields of Europe which Barcelona has.
Arsenal are very lucky to get Monaco. The weakest #1 seed in the pool. Monaco have been very good defensively but Arsenal have enough firepower to find their way through to the quarter finals.
Dortmund and Juventus will be a very interesting matchup. I really like this Juve team but they repeatedly disappoint in Europe. Dortmund have done very well in Europe in recent years and should take care of business here. I am pulling for Juve though.
Atletico Madrid, Bayern, Real Madrid and Porto should win their matchups comfortably.
Anyone tuned in?
I wager a TP bet that PSG will win this match.
Anyone tuned in?
I wager a TP bet that PSG will win this match.
I think Chelsea should win. They have the more balanced team.
PSG lots of stars but not well built.
Who made that pass to Ivanovic? That was brilliant.Gary Cahill
I think PSG suffering lack of creativity tonight.
Veratti is only creative player in three man central midfield. Matuidi an all-rounder. David Luiz is a make-shift midfielder. He does some good things but a lot of bad things as well. Lacks discipline especially in his passing (over-aggressive, wasteful in possession).
Playing Cavani and Ibrahimovic together costs PSG another creative attacking midfielder. I do not like Cavani playing out wide. I think it is wasteful of his talent. I also think it fails to make best use of Ibrahimovic who would combine better with a true attacking midfielder. Lavezzi is a great dribbler but he makes a lot of bad decisions. Inconsistent with end product. I do not rate him highly.
Chelsea playing a very defensive lineup tonight with Fabregas as deep lying attacking midfielder with a box-to-box (Ramires) and holding midfielder (Matic) behind him. Chelsea keeping numbers right in front of back four. Very strong defensive formation. Hope to keep clean sheet and hit PSG on the counter. I think they have picked the right team to achieve this + I do not think PSG has enough creativity to pick apart such a tough defensive formation.
-- Why I expect Chelsea to do the job today and win over two legs.
Barcelona - Man City. Dortmund - Juventus.Really bummed I won't be able to watch these today. This is when afternoon classes suck.
There's goes productivity for today.
Too much Luis Suarez for City. Just way too much...Ya I think the fat lady is singing for City, just gonna watch the Juve second half.
Too much Luis Suarez for City. Just way too much...Ya I think the fat lady is singing for City, just gonna watch the Juve second half.
0-2 down. This sucks... Man...Hasn't been a good day for the Gunners
Embarrassing performance by Arsenal. It's been a bad season all around. I expected Arsenal to take a step forward this year after good showing and FA Cup win last year. Added Sanchez. Looked prime to take another step forward. Did not happen.
0-2 down. This sucks... Man...Hasn't been a good day for the Gunners
3-1 Monaco with three away goals.
Arsenal need to win 3-0 in Monaco to advance.
wenger and the germans - out please
what are you waiting for with arsen????wenger and the germans - out please
Wenger - No. I think he earned one more year.
Mertesacker - God YES! We need to move on.
Ozil - I won't judge him until he plays in his natural CM position first. Did not like his body language this game though.
PSG - Chelsea today.Matic back today for Chelsea. No soft midfield for PSG to beat up on.
If PSG plays the same way they did the first leg, Chelsea will probably run out of luck.
Ah bummer.
Ibrahimovic gets a red card. A late tackle. Looked worse than it was. A 50-50 ball. Both players dive in. Zlatan a bit late. Fabregas gets their first. Zlatan tries to pull out. Still clips Fabregas. Fabregas makes a meal of it. Chelsea teammates surround referee and try to get Zlatan sent off and he does.
I don't know if ref should have given that red. It wasn't unreasonable but there wasn't malice there and it will ruin the game now. Pity.
Questionable Red Card given to Zlatan.worst red card i've seen this year, and this is coming for a guy who hates Zlatan
Wow. I thought him and Oscar went for the ball together, and there's not enough harm to warrant that Red Card.
PSG is in trouble.
I don't like PSG's bench.
I think they need to make a change. I don't think Pastore is well suited to a counter attacking game. He is better with a tempo slow making clever touches and flicks. I think they need someone who can cover more ground. Make quick transitions in counter attacks. Join Cavani in attack from midfield. Get in goal scoring areas.
I look at PSG's bench and I do not see anyone that gives them that. Lavezzi is the closest but I don't think he does well in a match like this where space is at a premium. He doesn't do well against packed midfields. Needs space to use his speed.
I don't like PSG's bench.
I think they need to make a change. I don't think Pastore is well suited to a counter attacking game. He is better with a tempo slow making clever touches and flicks. I think they need someone who can cover more ground. Make quick transitions in counter attacks. Join Cavani in attack from midfield. Get in goal scoring areas.
I look at PSG's bench and I do not see anyone that gives them that. Lavezzi is the closest but I don't think he does well in a match like this where space is at a premium. He doesn't do well against packed midfields. Needs space to use his speed.
Haven't seen much at all from him, but what about Yohan Cabaye?
Diego Costa lucky not to get sent off for pushing Marquinhos to the ground.
Hey, Who, can you help me out, please?Yes -- a lot of people want them to change that rule though.
Goals in extra time by an away team still counts as an away goal right?
You have got to be kidding me. Every time I think this game is over ... PSG lead 3-3.
Happy to see Thiago Silva get a goal after giving away the dumb penalty.
Who? How about a feedback...
Fox Sports 1 guys thinks that PSG would be better of without Ibrahimovic. You agree?
Who? How about a feedback...
Fox Sports 1 guys thinks that PSG would be better of without Ibrahimovic. You agree?
I think PSG are best off with one of Ibrahimovic / Cavani on the pitch rather than both.
I think they are better with Ibrahimovic than Cavani as sole striker. Cavani is in a better run of form at the moment but Zlatan is the better player.
PSG still have not found right balance in the side with both of them on the pitch. I think the team they played today in a 4-3-1-2 with Pastore in the hole is their best lineup with both guys up front. I'd like to see PSG give that group more time together. Develop chemistry and learn how to take full advantage of Pastore. If Pastore cannot claim spot, I'd like to see them bring in somebody (central attacking midfielder) to replace him in the summer.
Who? How about a feedback...
Fox Sports 1 guys thinks that PSG would be better of without Ibrahimovic. You agree?
I think PSG are best off with one of Ibrahimovic / Cavani on the pitch rather than both.
I think they are better with Ibrahimovic than Cavani as sole striker. Cavani is in a better run of form at the moment but Zlatan is the better player.
PSG still have not found right balance in the side with both of them on the pitch. I think the team they played today in a 4-3-1-2 with Pastore in the hole is their best lineup with both guys up front. I'd like to see PSG give that group more time together. Develop chemistry and learn how to take full advantage of Pastore. If Pastore cannot claim spot, I'd like to see them bring in somebody (central attacking midfielder) to replace him in the summer.
But who would you rather have on the two Zlatan or Cavani?
Who? How about a feedback...
Fox Sports 1 guys thinks that PSG would be better of without Ibrahimovic. You agree?
I think PSG are best off with one of Ibrahimovic / Cavani on the pitch rather than both.
I think they are better with Ibrahimovic than Cavani as sole striker. Cavani is in a better run of form at the moment but Zlatan is the better player.
PSG still have not found right balance in the side with both of them on the pitch. I think the team they played today in a 4-3-1-2 with Pastore in the hole is their best lineup with both guys up front. I'd like to see PSG give that group more time together. Develop chemistry and learn how to take full advantage of Pastore. If Pastore cannot claim spot, I'd like to see them bring in somebody (central attacking midfielder) to replace him in the summer.
But who would you rather have on the two Zlatan or Cavani?
Oh, Zlatan. Zlatan. Zlatan. All the way.
Who? How about a feedback...
Fox Sports 1 guys thinks that PSG would be better of without Ibrahimovic. You agree?
I think PSG are best off with one of Ibrahimovic / Cavani on the pitch rather than both.
I think they are better with Ibrahimovic than Cavani as sole striker. Cavani is in a better run of form at the moment but Zlatan is the better player.
PSG still have not found right balance in the side with both of them on the pitch. I think the team they played today in a 4-3-1-2 with Pastore in the hole is their best lineup with both guys up front. I'd like to see PSG give that group more time together. Develop chemistry and learn how to take full advantage of Pastore. If Pastore cannot claim spot, I'd like to see them bring in somebody (central attacking midfielder) to replace him in the summer.
But who would you rather have on the two Zlatan or Cavani?
Oh, Zlatan. Zlatan. Zlatan. All the way.
So you think they should sell Cavani to, say, Arsenal ( ;D), and use the money to fund for a CM? I think that's the way to go.
Cavani, would easily get £40 in the market, should be enough money to get a midfielder of quality, if not world class. David Silva would be fantastic with that PSG team.
Ah, dang it. Barcelona and Bayern to play each other in semi-final. I was hoping they'd avoid each other until the Final. I think Bayern are the better team when they are healthy but they have so many injuries right now so I believe Barcelona will knock them out.
Real Madrid vs Juventus in the other final. I'll be cheering on Juve ... but Madrid are clearly a class above them and should win the tie.
A Madrid vs Barca final? Looks that way to me.
Darn. I missed the first half. Oh nice, Morata got a goal against his old team.
Sounds like it was a great first half.
Quick turnaround. Two goals for Messi late in game. Bayern in trouble.
I wanted a spanish final but at the same time i`m happy for Buffon. He hasn`t won the CL and he definately deserves to win one. He stayed with Juventus and played in the lower leagues during his prime and now 9 years since the relegation (and 12 since the last final)is just one step from the top. That`s how legends are made ..........
Allora allora
Arriva la Signora
Barcelona have started the second half off in irresistible form. They need to get this 2nd goal though. All it takes is one moment for this match to be even again.
Ball to hand. No intent. Neymar unlucky. Headed it first. Wasn't trying to use his hand. Completely accidental. Should have counted.
Thomas Vermaelen, Claudio Bravo, Jordi Masip and Douglas Pereira must all return their Champions League-medals because they didn't play a match this season in the competition, Uefa do not view them as Champions League winners.