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Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #120 on: April 23, 2013, 02:45:22 PM »

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Very disappointed to see Bayern Munich are starting Mario Gomez instead of Mario Mandzukic.

I think Madzukic is a much better player. More quickness. More energy and better work-rate on the pitch. Excellent defensively pressuring the ball.

I have long thought that Gomez was the weak link in this Bayern team and the German National team in recent years.

Edit: Oh my mistake. Mandzukic is suspended. I forgot that.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #121 on: April 23, 2013, 02:55:34 PM »

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The pressing, passing and organization of these two teams is stunning.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #122 on: April 23, 2013, 02:58:44 PM »

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Can't say I'm too thrilled with the way the semifinals were drawn.  Would have rather seen the sides matched-up by nationality.  Guarantees one from each country makes the final.

My worst nightmare is an all-Spanish final.  I have no interest in watching two Spanish sides face off for the title (yuck).

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #123 on: April 23, 2013, 03:02:15 PM »

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Messi seems to be standing around a lot off the ball. Not as active as he normally is. A lot of jogging. Not many sprints. Looks quicker on the ball than off it. 

Not sure he is right physically.  We'll see.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #124 on: April 23, 2013, 03:10:16 PM »

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Always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Thomas Muller. Scores big goals too.

Delighted to see Bayern go ahead. Pulling for them tonight.

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« Reply #125 on: April 23, 2013, 03:45:54 PM »

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The pressing, passing and organization of these two teams is stunning.

Especially the pressing... It`s unreal the way they cover every inch of the pitch. Like they ball with 14-15 players each !

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« Reply #126 on: April 23, 2013, 03:50:27 PM »

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Gomez scored ... 2-0 Barca is in deep *****

Bayern is not Milan

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #127 on: April 23, 2013, 04:13:50 PM »

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3-0 !!!!!!!!!!!

Arjen Robben!

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #128 on: April 23, 2013, 04:14:08 PM »

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i enjoy watching barcelona getting beatten but i think there was a foul there

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #129 on: April 23, 2013, 04:22:23 PM »

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That's it. Game. Set. Match.

4-0 Bayern Munich

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #130 on: April 23, 2013, 04:24:43 PM »

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This has been such an awesome display of tactical domination on the part of Munich.  Completely picked apart Barca in every facet of the game.

Very satisfying to see Barca get smashed like this.

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« Reply #131 on: April 23, 2013, 06:38:16 PM »

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My worst nightmare is an all-Spanish final.  I have no interest in watching two Spanish sides face off for the title (yuck).

hey, what's wrong with an all-Spanish final? A Barça-Madrid final would be a huge sports event.

Well, it's unlikely Barça can beat Bayern, the germans played themselves into the biggest favorite to win this year. You got your wish, I guess   ;D

I wouldn't rule out a Bayern-Borussia D. final. Those german teams are back to the top, and Real Madrid lacks consistency.

As a Spanish fan, I hope at least Madrid can beat Dortmund, Bayern-Madrid would be huge too, and they hate each other almost like Barça-Madrid.


Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #132 on: April 23, 2013, 11:09:52 PM »

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My worst nightmare is an all-Spanish final.  I have no interest in watching two Spanish sides face off for the title (yuck).

hey, what's wrong with an all-Spanish final? A Barça-Madrid final would be a huge sports event.

To put it plainly, I just don't like the Spanish teams.  Not one bit.

My disdain for Madrid and Barcelona, in particular, rivals that of my disdain for the Lakers/Canadiens/Cowboys.  And oddly enough, I actually think I loathe Madrid/Barca more than I do Juve/Inter.  That's not easy to say as a Milan fan.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #133 on: April 24, 2013, 03:29:38 PM »

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Ah [dang], Madrid got the equalizer just before halftime. An away goal too.

Off a throw in from the side of central midfield. A very bad goal to concede. An error from the defender passing it back to his keeper.

Dortmund had been doing well up until that point.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #134 on: April 24, 2013, 04:13:36 PM »

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What an incredible night for Lewandowski. Four goals for Lewandowski. In a Champions League semi-final. What an accomplishment. Incredible.

Dortmund ahead 4-1 over Real Madrid.