Champions League

[MOtorboat]

So, this is like if they put all of the division winners of the NFL in a cage and said 'go!'

Right?

TV guide says
Dortmund v. Arsenal on FS1
Liverpool v. Ludogorets on FS2
Real Madrid v. Basel on FS

[BeefStew25]

No it's not at all Abdul.

[BroncoJoe]

Can we black hole this fail?

[Buff]

What is the scouting report on the Bulgarians?

[BeefStew25]

I'm stoked for tomorrow. Me and the boy are going to watch it together.

[Jaws]

After a five year absence from the CL I'm pumped.
I just hope we have a bit more spirit than at the weekend though, don't want to fall flat on our face to a team I've never heard of!

Go Reds!

[Dapper Dan]

Which ones have Chevy on their uniforms?

[aberdien]

Manchester United

[BeefStew25]

Which ones have Chevy on their uniforms?

This is for Champions League discussions only. Man U can be discussed in the EPL thread.

[MOtorboat]

AP Global 10
1. Atletico Madrid
2. Chelsea
3. Inter Milan
4. Barcelona
5. Manchester United
6. Aston Villa
7. AC Milan
8. Bayern Munich
9. Juventus
10. Borussia Moenchengladbach

[BeefStew25]

National Elf Muslim rankings:

1. MuhammadBoat

[MOtorboat]

I like to call it my OsamaBoat

Kind of rings with Islamabad. But I don't think it floats, there are a bunch of holes in it.

[BroncoJoe]

I like to call it my OsamaBoat

Kind of rings with Islamabad. But I don't think it floats, there are a bunch of holes in it.

Shouldn't it be MOsamaBoat?

[Buff]

The thing I like about the World Cup is that I can easily understand the format.

I just don't get soccer's never-ending and simultaneous seasons... Plus all of the transfers and loans. Like, is Liverpool playing both EPL regular season and Champions League games? Why do you base the teams of the Champions league on the previous season when teams change from year to year?

Is Spain's pro season/schedule completely different from England's? Which is completely different from Germany's?

[MOtorboat]

The thing I like about the World Cup is that I can easily understand the format.

I just don't get soccer's never-ending and simultaneous seasons... Plus all of the transfers and loans. Like, is Liverpool playing both EPL regular season and Champions League games? Why do you base the teams of the Champions league on the previous season when teams change from year to year?

Is Spain's pro season/schedule completely different from England's? Which is completely different from Germany's?

Everything is essentially August to May. And yes, everything is played simultaneously.

[BigDaddyBronco]

The thing I like about the World Cup is that I can easily understand the format.

I just don't get soccer's never-ending and simultaneous seasons... Plus all of the transfers and loans. Like, is Liverpool playing both EPL regular season and Champions League games? Why do you base the teams of the Champions league on the previous season when teams change from year to year?

Is Spain's pro season/schedule completely different from England's? Which is completely different from Germany's?


Spain, Germany, England all generally play their league games on Saturday, Sunday, and maybe Monday. The Champions league, Europa League, domestic cups, etc. usually have their games during the week. That makes it hard for teams like Liverpool when they have a game on Tuesday, then have another game on saturday then later in the year end up having like 6 weeks in a row where they are playing 2 games a week. It means they have to have a deep bench to keep their guys from completely weaing out.

Yes the different Leagues all start their seasons at slightly different times, but all are pretty much playing now.

[slim]

Spain, Germany, England all generally play their league games on Saturday, Sunday, and maybe Monday. The Champions league, Europa League, domestic cups, etc. usually have their games during the week. That makes it hard for teams like Liverpool when they have a game on Tuesday, then have another game on saturday then later in the year end up having like 6 weeks in a row where they are playing 2 games a week. It means they have to have a deep bench to keep their guys from completely weaing out.

Yes the different Leagues all start their seasons at slightly different times, but all are pretty much playing now.

Well at least it's not confusing.

[MOtorboat]

What is the scouting report on the Bulgarians?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJmJdNVMxlQ

[MOtorboat]

So, what's the protocol here, Dave?

Am I to root for the EPL teams or no? I'm leaning towards no, because it would be awesome to see Liverpool go down at Ansfield.

[Valar Morghulis]

So, what's the protocol here, Dave?

Am I to root for the EPL teams or no? I'm leaning towards no, because it would be awesome to see Liverpool go down at Ansfield.

Would you support the chiefs in the super bowl

[Valar Morghulis]

Would you support the chiefs in the super bowl

I think you know what to do!

[Jaws]

I'll have you know that Liverpool have never been defeated in AnSfield Mo ;)

[Jaws]

Phew, grateful to get out of that one with a W and max points!

And a Balotelli first goal!

[elsid13]

Phew, grateful to get out of that one with a W and max points!

And a Balotelli first goal!

It was a good win for you. Meanwhile BVB is showing why it might be the best club in the world

[BeefStew25]

5561

[BroncoJoe]

5561

Now I know why you like soccer!!

[MOtorboat]

Way too many chances right in front for Bayern for this to be a 0-0 draw right now.

[MOtorboat]

Damn.

[Slick]

Bayern playing CSKA Moscow in an empty stadium. Media only. Weird.

[MOtorboat]

Bayern playing CSKA Moscow in an empty stadium. Media only. Weird.

Why?

[Slick]

Why?


Playing five-times winners Bayern should have been one of the highlights of CSKA's season but unfortunately for the Russian champions, they will have to play the Group E contest behind closed doors. CSKA were ordered to play the match in an empty arena by UEFA following the poor behaviour of their fans against Viktoria Plzen last December.

http://au.eurosport.com/football/champions-league/2014-2015/cska-moscow-v-bayern-munich-preview-empty-stadium-awaits-bayern_sto4419602/story.shtml

[MOtorboat]

Danny Welbeck looks pretty good here against Galatasaray.

[MOtorboat]

What in the world was happening at The Emirates (the flares)?

[Slick]

What in the world was happening at The Emirates (the flares)?

I'm not sure. Just got home and saw the first half highlights. Welbeck scored 2? Amazing!

[MOtorboat]

I'm not sure. Just got home and saw the first half highlights. Welbeck scored 2? Amazing!

They showed people lighting flares and then they started throwing the flares on the field. I guess it was the Galatasaray fans.

[MOtorboat]

Ludogorets and Real are tied at the half, switching to that game.

[Slick]

Me too. I'm switching between that and Liverpool.

[MOtorboat]

Real is missing chance after chance. That break was an easy goal and he completely whiffed.

[Slick]

Real is missing chance after chance. That break was an easy goal and he completely whiffed.

Chicharito has been bad so far in his time at RM. I wouldn't be surprised if they sell him in Jan.

[Slick]

Mo, is the Arsenal match on ESPN3 in your viewing area? Arsenal's goalkeeper got red carded. Welbeck scored a hat trick!

[MOtorboat]

Mo, is the Arsenal match on ESPN3 in your viewing area? Arsenal's goalkeeper got red carded. Welbeck scored a hat trick!

Arsenal is FS1, Liverpool FS2 and Real Fox Sports.

[Slick]

Wow Liverpool. What is going on?

[BigDaddyBronco]

The Gunners looked good yesterday Slick.

[Slick]

The Gunners looked good yesterday Slick.

Nice to see Welbeck do something even if it was against Galatasaray.

[MOtorboat]

That empty stadium.

[Slick]

I am having a tough time getting excited for today. Arsenal is struggling big time and the injuries are piling up. I'll be shocked if they win today. A draw or a loss is more likely.

[Valar Morghulis]

I am having a tough time getting excited for today. Arsenal is struggling big time and the injuries are piling up. I'll be shocked if they win today. A draw or a loss is more likely.

I am having a tough time getting excited for any soccer at the minute - now that I have access to college football, nfl network and nfl now - plus all the stuff I am watching on Netflix - I just don't have time for soccer.

[MOtorboat]

I am having a tough time getting excited for any soccer at the minute - now that I have access to college football, nfl network and nfl now - plus all the stuff I am watching on Netflix - I just don't have time for soccer.

This is funny.

[Slick]

Nice goal for City. Aguero is on fire lately.

[Slick]

I am having a tough time getting excited for any soccer at the minute - now that I have access to college football, nfl network and nfl now - plus all the stuff I am watching on Netflix - I just don't have time for soccer.

Well your team is almost as bad as mine right now so I can't blame you.

[MOtorboat]

Nice goal for City. Aguero is on fire lately.

That was a big mistake by the CSKA right back.

[Slick]

That was a big mistake by the CSKA right back.

It was. City opening it up now. Almost scored a third. Damn they're playing good.

[MOtorboat]

Kompany is so awesome at the back.

[Slick]

Kompany is so awesome at the back.

He won me over with the respect to Tim Howard tweets. Classy dude and a hell of a player.

[MOtorboat]

Well. That sucked.

[Slick]

Holy crap Mo. They drew? I turned off the stream because it looked well in hand. Whoa.

[MOtorboat]

Holy crap Mo. They drew? I turned off the stream because it looked well in hand. Whoa.

A goal in the 64th that was a good play by CSK, and a bullshit penalty in the 86th. Should have been a yellow for flopping.

[Slick]

Gunners got lucky as hell today. I don't think they had a shot on target until the 60th minute. They might get out of the group stages but they will be toast shortly after.

[MOtorboat]

Euro mental block?

[Slick]

Gunners took a 3-0 lead after 60 minutes and turned it into a draw. Good grief.

[MOtorboat]

Finally played well in a Champions match.

Wish I could have watched it.

[Valar Morghulis]

Finally played well in a Champions match.

Wish I could have watched it.

I watched it mate - it was a great game, and a great result for City - Aguero is so clutch, his finish for number 2 was so good, given the circumstances, he was calm and accurate, he is truly world class

[MOtorboat]

Finding highlights of European football is excruciating. Anyone have a link to a site that has consistent highlights?

[MOtorboat]

Alexis ballin'.

[Valar Morghulis]

love that expression!

[Slick]

I missed it, but it looked like the Gunners had a solid game. Sanchez is a stud.

[MOtorboat]

Nothing against Eric Winalda and Alexi Lalas, but I want my soccer analyst to have an accent...

Oh, and Barca's front 3 is insane.

[Valar Morghulis]

Nothing against Eric Winalda and Alexi Lalas, but I want my soccer analyst to have an accent...

Oh, and Barca's front 3 is insane.

Lalas - lol.

[MOtorboat]

Lalas - lol.

I was mostly joking. Why don't you like Lalas?

[Valar Morghulis]

I was mostly joking. Why don't you like Lalas?

He was a joke in Europe round about 94 - the poster boy of US soccer and he was atrocious.

How far you have come is no surprise given your resources, but lalas was so lucky he played when he did.

He would not get a game for the Rapids let alone the national team these days.

[MOtorboat]

He was a joke in Europe round about 94 - the poster boy of US soccer and he was atrocious.

How far you have come is no surprise given your resources, but lalas was so lucky he played when he did.

He would not get a game for the Rapids let alone the national team these days.

Interesting. As only a casual observer, especially then, I would have never known that.

[Valar Morghulis]

Interesting. As only a casual observer, especially then, I would have never known that.

You probably watch more soccer than me these days!

Do you write about it ?

[MOtorboat]

You probably watch more soccer than me these days!

Do you write about it ?

Only during the local high school team's season.

[MOtorboat]

That was Yaya range. Too bad he's suspended.

[Valar Morghulis]

It's a good game.

If city get a goal I could see barca crumblr

[Valar Morghulis]

It's a good game.

If city get a goal I could see barca crumblr

Scratch that. Games done.

[Valar Morghulis]

I wonder who will be managing city next year

[Slick]

Fantastic match between Juventus and Real Madrid. Two extremely talented teams. Garreth Bale isn't going to sleep tonight. He had tons of chances to score. The Spanish papers have been riding him hard for a while. It's only going to get worse. I bet he is transfered this summer.

Barcelona vs Juventus in the final. Barca will be favored heavily I'm sure. Messi, Neymar and Suarez are on fire right now.

[MOtorboat]

Wow. Juventus pulled it out. I knew I was going to miss this match. That sucked (missing the match, not the outcome).

[Slick]

Wow. Juventus pulled it out. I knew I was going to miss this match. That sucked (missing the match, not the outcome).

I was wondering if you were watching. I missed yesterdays but I had time today. Nice to see Juve make it to the final.

[MOtorboat]

Who is ready for some first-round qualifying matches tomorrow and Wednesday!?

OK, I'm pretty much kidding. I don't think anything is televised until September, when the real challengers get involved.

[MOtorboat]

Fabian Delph. Interesting.

[MOtorboat]

Chamberlain's goal today in the Community Shield was something else.

[Slick]

Solid set of games today. Hopefully Arsenal put up a fight today. Barcelona and Chelsea in action today too.

[Slick]

2-0. Yes! COYG!!!

[BigDaddyBronco]

Well that's a first. I thought the Gooners always chocked in the Champions League.

[Slick]

Well that's a first. I thought the Gooners always chocked in the Champions League.

I can't believe they beat Bayern. Shocked.

[BigDaddyBronco]

I can't believe they beat Bayern. Shocked.

Pretty cool though!

[Slick]

Pretty cool though!

Absolutely! Petr Cech was huge. If only Arsene had started him in the two previous matches. They're still a long, long way from getting out of the hole they dug for themselves but this should be a hell of a confidence boost for both the CL and league play. I'm thrilled.

[MOtorboat]

Man City's group is crazy good. Sevilla is probably the "weak" link.

[Slick]

Man City's group is crazy good. Sevilla is probably the "weak" link.

I'd say Borussia is the weak link. Sevilla is a very solid Spanish league club. You're right though. Your boys are in the toughest group. Good luck today.

[MOtorboat]

I'd say Borussia is the weak link. Sevilla is a very solid Spanish league club. You're right though. Your boys are in the toughest group. Good luck today.

Kind of comes down to Bony and Sterling.

[Slick]

Kind of comes down to Bony and Sterling.

Sterling has been solid these last few matches. Aguero still out?

[MOtorboat]

Sterling has been solid these last few matches. Aguero still out?

And Kompany.

Both sides had good goals in the first half. Yaya made a brilliant move on the end line, crossed, saved and Bony got the rebound. May end up being an own, though as it went in off a Sevilla defender.

[Slick]

And Kompany.

Both sides had good goals in the first half. Yaya made a brilliant move on the end line, crossed, saved and Bony got the rebound. May end up being an own, though as it went in off a Sevilla defender.

Thanks. I'm at work today so I'm missing the action. Athletico with a clean sheet after 45 minutes.

[MOtorboat]

Thanks. I'm at work today so I'm missing the action. Athletico with a clean sheet after 45 minutes.

I'm all in on Atletico's defense at Vicente Calderon against an upstart in my draft kings lineup. Unfortunately, I also had Griezzman and he's gotten stonewalled twice and missed a couple others while they've scores twice. They might park the bus in the second. Good for my defense. Bad for my offense.

[Slick]

I'm all in on Atletico's defense at Vicente Calderon against an upstart in my draft kings lineup. Unfortunately, I also had Griezzman and he's gotten stonewalled twice and missed a couple others while they've scores twice. They might park the bus in the second. Good for my defense. Bad for my offense.

I don't know Simeone's style well enough to tell you if he is a bus parker. Goal differential can come into play so maybe they keep their foot on the gas.

[MOtorboat]

Sevilla is giving City all sorts of problems.

[MOtorboat]

De Bruyne just saved City.

[Slick]

That was a good get by City. He's an excellent mid fielder.

[MOtorboat]

That was a good get by City. He's an excellent mid fielder.

Sterling did nothing today. Yaya and de Bruyne had to save it in stoppage. Kompany must be close to being back full time because he was inserted after the last goal.

[Slick]

Sterling did nothing today. Yaya and de Bruyne had to save it in stoppage. Kompany must be close to being back full time because he was inserted after the last goal.

I saw that on the ESPNfc app, that Kompany came on.

[Valar Morghulis]

Sterling is the most over rated player in football

[Slick]

Sterling is the most over rated player in football

He's been a goal scoring machine the last few weeks in league play.

[Valar Morghulis]

He's been a goal scoring machine the last few weeks in league play.

He is ball bag who believes his own hype.

He is an good player, no where near great.

[Ravage!!!]

this entire thread is like someone is speaking Greek to me. What he hell is this shit?

[Slick]

this entire thread is like someone is speaking Greek to me. What he hell is this shit?

European football.

[Slick]

He is ball bag who believes his own hype.

He is an good player, no where near great.

Where is this hostility coming from, babycakes? Are you a closeted vengeful Liverpool supporter?

[Valar Morghulis]

Where is this hostility coming from, babycakes? Are you a closeted vengeful Liverpool supporter?

Lol, Nah I just hate sterling!

[Slick]

Lol, Nah I just hate sterling!

I guess that whole ordeal got a lot of press on your side of the Atlantic too, huh?

[MOtorboat]

Match Day 4.

[MOtorboat]

2-0 City in the 11th.

Dream start on Spanish soil.

[MOtorboat]

Fabian Johnson scores for M. Borussia.

[MOtorboat]

Where you at, Slick?

[Slick]

Where you at, Slick?

Busy day. 3 dives. Just saw the score. Pretty much what I expected. Arsenal has key guys hurt against a pissed off Bayern squad.

[MOtorboat]

Busy day. 3 dives. Just saw the score. Pretty much what I expected. Arsenal has key guys hurt against a pissed off Bayern squad.

Champions has been wild and crazy today. I had to come to work at halftime though.

[Slick]

Arsenal look tired and sloppy and the crowd are acting like they're at church.

[Slick]

Ozil! nice.

[Slick]

Sanchez!

[Slick]

Sanchez again! 3-0.

Mo, share in this glorious day with me.

[MOtorboat]

Sanchez again! 3-0.

Mo, share in this glorious day with me.

They could beat Dinamo blindfolded. I had it on at work, but didn't really get to watch it.

[MOtorboat]

Go, City!

[MOtorboat]

And now I know why Liverpool and England fans dislike Sterling.

[Slick]

We need a Champions League Red Zone channel today. I can't decide which game to stream. Slow day at the office.

[MOtorboat]

We need a Champions League Red Zone channel today. I can't decide which game to stream. Slow day at the office.

Man City-Borussia. Obviously.

[Slick]

Man City-Borussia. Obviously.

Meaningless game. City and Juventus are already through to the knockout round. So are Atletico and Benfica, and PSG and Real Madrid.

The group B matches are the ones to watch today unless your team is playing. I'm hoping Wolfsburg beats Man U and PSV Eindhoven beats CSKA Moskva.

City could take the group if they win and get help so you've got that as a City fan.

[MOtorboat]

Meaningless game. City and Juventus are already through to the knockout round. So are Atletico and Benfica, and PSG and Real Madrid.

The group B matches are the ones to watch today unless your team is playing. I'm hoping Wolfsburg beats Man U and PSV Eindhoven beats CSKA Moskva.

City could take the group if they win and get help so you've got that as a City fan.

I will be switching back and forth from Man City to Man U-Wolfsburg.

[Slick]

Great pass from Mata to set up Martial. 1-0 United. Bummer!

Wolfsburg ties it up quickly. Nice!

[MOtorboat]

Sterling has a beautiful back heel assist to David Silva for City.

[MOtorboat]

Well, shit. Turned to Man U for a second and Borussia scores.

[MOtorboat]

What a five minutes for City. Now, if everything holds, City wins the group.

[MOtorboat]

Hey Slick,

Arsenal only has to beat Olympiakos tomorrow? They should win off goal differential, or do they have to win by 2 or more on head-to-head?

[Slick]

Hey Slick,

Arsenal only has to beat Olympiakos tomorrow? They should win off goal differential, or do they have to win by 2 or more on head-to-head?

They have to win by 2 goals unless they win like 4-3 or 5-4.


What they need to do is overturn the 3-2 defeat suffered at the Emirates back in September. This can be done by either winning by two clear goals, or by one clear goal in a result that matches or exceeds the 3-2 scoreline from their first encounter

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/how-can-arsenal-qualify-for-the-champions-league-last-16-a6764621.html

I don't see how they will without Sanchez, Cazorla and Coquelin missing from their midfield. Ozil will have to have a big day along with Giroud and Walcott(who's just now back from injury). Ramsey might help if he can get forward too.

I'm prepAred to be disappointed.

[Slick]

16 year streak of qualifying for the knockout stages on the line today.

[MOtorboat]

This has not started off so well for Arsenal, Slick. Olympiakos pushing the pace.

[Slick]

This has not started off so well for Arsenal, Slick. Olympiakos pushing the pace.

Agreed. Missing Sanchez big time.

[Slick]

Flamini hits the top cross bar.

The crowd is hilarious. If Arsenal even have possession in the attacking half the crowd boos.

[Slick]

Hey oh!

[Slick]

Yes!

[MOtorboat]

I'm watching Roma. A little surprised they haven't scored against BATE yet. I think they need a win, too.

[Slick]

I'm watching Roma. A little surprised they haven't scored against BATE yet. I think they need a win, too.

Roma is through to the knockout stage even with the draw.

[Slick]

3-0 dominating victory for the good guys! I'm stoked.

Giroud finished his chances today and Joel Campbell was fantastic. Also, I hope Arsene learned his lesson in regards to his goalkeeper. Cech starts unless he's injured. Ospina put them in the hole in the first place. The first two matches of group play he sucked ass.

The streak is alive! They won't win the trophy but hopefully they can make some noise.

City,Chelsea and Arsenal all through. Man U was the only English team not to advance.

[Slick]

Mo, the draw for the knockout stages is Monday. I'm just hoping that Arsenal doesn't draw Barcelona or Bayern in the first match. City will get a team that finished 2nd in the group stages if I understand it correctly, Arsenal will draw a 1st place team.

[MOtorboat]

Mo, the draw for the knockout stages is Monday. I'm just hoping that Arsenal doesn't draw Barcelona or Bayern in the first match. City will get a team that finished 2nd in the group stages if I understand it correctly, Arsenal will draw a 1st place team.

That is my understanding, as well.

[Slick]

Arsenal drew Barcelona. Should be interesting.

[BigDaddyBronco]

Arsenal drew Barcelona. Should be interesting.

Should be ugly.

[Valar Morghulis]

Arsenal drew Barcelona. Should be embarrassing.

I know

[Slick]

Two effing Spurs fans have no right to talk shit to me.

[Slick]

I mean your shit team can't even qualify let alone advance to the knockout stages. You losers lost to Newcastle on Sunday while the Gunners sit top of the table.

[Valar Morghulis]

I mean your shit team can't even qualify let alone advance to the knockout stages. You losers lost to Newcastle on Sunday while the Gunners sit top of the table.

It took you 30 mins to come back with that lol

[Slick]

It took you 30 mins to come back with that lol

I'm at Scotia bank. I almost went postal at HSBC today.

[Slick]

Bummer that both of these games are on at the same time.

[MOtorboat]

Bummer that both of these games are on at the same time.

Watching Arsenal.

[Slick]

That's why they're the best team in the world.

[Slick]

Flamini comes on just to seal Arsenal's fate. What a dipshit. 2 away goals with none on the board for Arsenal means they're out of the Champions League.

[MOtorboat]

Here we go.

[MOtorboat]

Kompany out in sixth minute. Ugh.

[MOtorboat]

City had to replace both center backs by the 23rd minute.

[Slick]

At least your boys didn't draw Barcelona, Mo.

City's done a good job considering all of the injuries they've been dealt.

[MOtorboat]

At least your boys didn't draw Barcelona, Mo.

City's done a good job considering all of the injuries they've been dealt.

They're playing for the draw. Not really parking the bus yet, but it's ugly. And that Demichelis pass was bad, bad, bad. You're right, it's a good thing it's not Barcelona. Or Juve, or Bayern, or Atletico...lol.

[Slick]

Barcelona strikes first. Gunners are toast.

[MOtorboat]

Winner, winner.

[BigDaddyBronco]

Winner, winner.

Good for Man City, kind of makes up for a disappointing season.

PSG was talking shit, and there you go.

[BigDaddyBronco]

So, Real Madrid breaks Wolfsburg's heart. Typical.

Bayern Munich should beat Benfica tomorrow same as Barca beating Athletico Madrid.

Pretty good final four.

[BroncoJoe]

HolyDiver would be so proud of all of you soccer fans.

[Slick]

Atlético has had the bus parked for the last 40 minutes or so. Boring as hell. The Bayern/Benfica is more entertaing.

[MOtorboat]

Atlético has had the bus parked for the last 40 minutes or so. Boring as hell. The Bayern/Benfica is more entertaing.

I'm at work. No FS2. Boring game maybe, but it would be a crazy result. Now tempers flaring.

[Slick]

I'm at work. No FS2. Boring game maybe, but it would be a crazy result. Now tempers flaring.

Atlético is riding that away goal hard. All Barca need to do is score 1 goal. This plan might backfire on Simione.

[MOtorboat]

Barce is in trouble.

[Slick]

Barce is in trouble.

They got jobbed out of a penalty. Handball in the box and the ref awarded a free kick just outside the box.

It's good they're out though. They don't need to win everything all of the time. I'd say the favorites at this point are Bayern followed by Real Madrid.

I hope City wins. Either them or Atlético.

[MOtorboat]

Semifinals start today.

[MOtorboat]

Let's do this.

Don't really like to see Steaua in the playoff round, but just get the away goal.

[MOtorboat]

****

[MOtorboat]

:2thumbs:

And look at Sterling!

[MOtorboat]

Come on, Sergio.

[MOtorboat]

There it is.

[Slick]

Champions League draw is done.


Group A

PSG
Arsenal
Basel
Ludogerets Razgard

Group B

Benfica
Napoli
Dynamo Kiev
Besiktas

Group C

Barcelona
Man City
Borussia Monchengladbach
Celtic

Group D

Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven
Rostov

Group E

CSKA Moscow
Bayer Leverkusen
Tottenham Hotspur
Monaco

Group F

Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund
Sporting
Legia Warsaw

Group G

Leicester City
Porto
Club Brugge
FC Copenhagen

Group H

Juventus
Sevilla
Lyon
Dinamo Zagreb

[Valar Morghulis]

Celtic are as good as out, but I was so impressed with their Palestine protest I kind of want them to do well.

[Slick]

Celtic are as good as out, but I was so impressed with their Palestine protest I kind of want them to do well.

That's a tough draw for Celtic. Spurs got off easy.

[MOtorboat]

Seeing Barce in the group isn't going to be fun. You're right Slick, Tottenheim has a relatively easy group.

[Slick]

Seeing Barce in the group isn't going to be fun. You're right Slick, Tottenheim has a relatively easy group.

The Barca/Man City and Atletico/Bayern matches will be good.

Leicester has a fairly easy group too. Group B is a virtual wtf group. Arsenal should advance fairly easily and we'll have to hope we draw Benfica or Moscow if they finish second to PSG. Juventus, Bayern, Barca or Real Madrid will slaughter the Gunners.

[Slick]

Big games today. I'd love to see Arsenal beat a struggling PSG but I'll settle for an away draw. Really curious to see Arsene's starting 11.

All games are at 1:45 CST. Good luck Mo

[MOtorboat]

Big games today. I'd love to see Arsenal beat a struggling PSG but I'll settle for an away draw. Really curious to see Arsene's starting 11.

All games are at 1:45 CST. Good luck Mo

Gotta work today, but we'll have it on there.

[Slick]

Just when you think Real's going to lose at home in the Bernabeu they score 2 goals in the last 6 minutes to win. That's why they have 11 European Cup/Champions League trophies. Wow!

[Slick]

Gunners cruise against Ludogrets. 6-0. Man City fell apart in Barcelona. Bayern and PSG also win today.

[MOtorboat]

Gunners cruise against Ludogrets. 6-0. Man City fell apart in Barcelona. Bayern and PSG also win today.

I'm at work and had it on, but wasn't able to pay real close attention. Must not have been very good.

[Valar Morghulis]

. Must not have been very good.

Really, what makes you think that?

[MOtorboat]

Really, what makes you think that?

Man City lost, Dave.

[Valar Morghulis]

Man City lost, Dave.

Oh, that looks like quite a leap you made....a team loses 6-0 and you conclude that they were not very good....

[MOtorboat]

Oh, that looks like quite a leap you made....a team loses 6-0 and you conclude that they were not very good....

I like going out on a limb.

[Slick]

Oh, that looks like quite a leap you made....a team loses 6-0 and you conclude that they were not very good....

City only lost 4-0.

[Valar Morghulis]

City only lost 4-0.

Shit in that case sorry mo... Your statement was far more astute than i previously gave it credit for

[BroncoJoe]

HolyDiver would be very proud of you all.

[Slick]

Arsène Wenger can officially **** off. It's his team selection, his tactics and his players getting blown out of the Champions League.

The man's time is up.

[MOtorboat]

Dyabala with a pair of amazing finishes. Barce look a little flustered.

[Slick]

I'm in the anyone but Barcelona and Real Madrid camp. ...and I want Allegri to take over for Arsene Wenger.

[elsid13]

Man just read about Dortmund bombing. That's ****** up

[Slick]

If you're not watching Real Madrid/Bayern is Spanish you are missing out!

[BigDaddyBronco]

I'm missing out by not watching it period. :tsk:

[Slick]

I'm missing out by not watching it period. :tsk:

Bummer.

[Slick]

Vamos Juve!

[Valar Morghulis]

The turks across from me have set up a massive screen in front of their flats - its awesome, they are all there, bbq'ing, with kids, watching the game.

I sort of following it from my garden!

[MOtorboat]

The turks across from me have set up a massive screen in front of their flats - its awesome, they are all there, bbq'ing, with kids, watching the game.

I sort of following it from my garden!

You should crash the party.

[Valar Morghulis]

You should crash the party.

i am having my own party, with me, my garden, instagram, Broncos Forums - and some German Craft IPA

[MOtorboat]

Wow. That Mandzukic goal.