UCL Draw Thread

[Jase 43,479]

Yh because they are gonna do a Chelsea 2012 with that terrible defence and with RVP probably out for the rest of the season now...

Am just stating the fact...

[Rmpr 8,977]

As long as United are still in the Champions League, teams in the Top 4 are not safe yet.....

LOL

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Wouldnt surprise me at all if they did....and if so..thank god its world cup after

[GZ25 45]

Chelsea FC (ENG)
Last QF: 2011/12 (won 3-1 v SL Benfica)
QF record: W6 L2
This season: W6 D0 L2 F15 A4
Top scorer: Samuel Eto'o, Fernando Torres (3)

European head-to-heads
v Real Madrid W2 D1 L0 F4 A2
v Barcelona W4 D5 L3 F18 A18
v Dortmund N/A
v Paris W1 D1 L0 F3 A0
v Atlético W1 D1 L1 F7 A6
v Bayern W1 D1 L1 F7 A6
v United W0 D1 L2 F2 A4

[duo11bluecl 207]

It is crazy how all 8 teams are insanely strong on paper though... every single team got top 10 players in their position in the world in their team.

Real Madrid: obvious

Bayern: obvious

Barca: obvious

us: obvious

PSG: obvious

MU: RVP, Rooney are still world class

Atletico: Costa, Felipe, Courtois

Dortmund: Hummels, Lewandowski, Gundogan

Remember just a few years ago when we had the likes of Lyon, Bordeaux, Inter, Fiorentina and others making noise around Europe. Remember when Bayern barely scraped past Fiorentina thanks a Robben wonder goal, when Lyon some how made it to semi final of fricking CL and beating Madrid comfortably with the 2nd leg at Bernabeu. When Bayern was terrible and got fucked over by Barca 4-0. When Bordeaux with Chamakh, Gourcuff went to QF, Villarreal was actually quite good and QF, shit those were the days...

Now look like PSG are on the up and MU/Dortmund is on the decline again. The only team that have been consistently good in CL are Barca for the last 10 years, the rest had their up and down moments. Fuck me remember when Roma was stronger than Madrid and beat them in both legs. Unthinkable stuff now isn't it. And the thing is it isn't even ancient history but only like 4-5 years ago. Fucking hell even Arsenal would be used to getting to semi finals then.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

For those who like pointless stats, like myself :

Jose Mourinho has never lost a Champions League QF.

[Behemoth 266]

So whats the consensus here?

Personally, I'd love United. Juicy that.

[duo11bluecl 207]

So whats the consensus here?

Personally, I'd love United. Juicy that.

We want Real Madrid, expect a Jose master class against them.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Quarter-finals then... It's all about money from now on, TV rights etc. etc. and Platini trying to get Paris into the Final. I stand by what I said - I don't think UEFA will go for a Chelsea/Mourinho - Madrid or Mourinho - Guardiola yet.

United/Borussia/Atleti would be a good draw, but my prediction is:

United - Paris

Madrid - Dortmund

Bayer de Munich - Atleti

Chelsea - Barcelona

[zolayes 14,489]

For those who like pointless stats, like myself :

Jose Mourinho has never lost a Champions League QF.

we have never lost a European game in a year ending in 14

[Reddish-Blue 2,218]

Would prefer: Dortmund/PSG

Hoping United get Barca/Bayern

[CHOULO19 24,332]

we have never lost a European game in a year ending in 14

We've never failed to win a European trophy in a season since Eva Carneiro became the first team doctor

[zolayes 14,489]

We've never failed to win a European trophy in a season since Eva Carneiro became the first team doctor

that is massaging the vital statistics I guess

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

In order of "I don't want to face"

Madrid = Strongest team in the competition. Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, Isco, Modric, Di Maria, Xabi Alonso, Marcelo, Pepe and Diego Lopez.. What sets them apart from Barca is the pace they've got. Their only serious weak spot is right-back. And we all know who torments right-backs for Chelsea.

Atletico = Very, very "uncomfortable" opposition. Have the ability to stifle the opponent's attacks and press relentlessly. Similar playing style to ourselves. I don't want to face this team. Our defense can handle their attack, but their defense can also handle what we've got. Playing at the Calderon is very, very difficult.

Bayern = European Champs. Everyone thinks they are the best side but I'm not entirely convinced. They've improved, but we proved we can be more than a match them in the Super Cup and we have improved considerably since then. Our strong defense can hold whatever they throw at us and we can do damage at the other end. They hate it when other teams attack them. I wasn't too convinced by their display against Arsenal either.

Barcelona = Our bitches. We know how to beat them and we are an uncomfortable opponent. This time around, we have more quality in attack to seriously hurt them instead of just nicking one goal and defending. We haven't lost to them since 2006. Head to Head (Played = 15) 5 wins for us/5 draws/5 losses. Not bad. Not bad at all.

PSG = Fantastic side. I've watched them a lot, but I get the feeling that they are being overrated by some pundits/fans. A bunch of world class players like Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Matuidi and Thiago Silva. Talent too in Lucas Moura, Verrati, Digne and Rabiot. Blanc is still yet to find the right tactical set-up to play both Cavani and Ibra. Cavani is being shifted out-wide in a 4-3-3 and he looks lonely there and not as dangerous as he is when he plays his natural position. Azpilicueta can do a job on him. And if he tucks in, then Hazard makes that flank his own. Stopping Ibra through the middle is another matter, but he's the type of guy that gets worse and worse in a match when things don't go his way.

Dortmund = Not the same side they were last season. They have had an continue to suffer from an unbelievable injury list. Subotic, Gundogan, Blaszczykowski, Bender, Reus have all been injured this season. And of course, they lost Gotze and replaced him with Mkhitaryan who though a very talented player, has been a bit underwhelming. Aubemayung, well good player, very pacy, but has been a bit underwhelming as well since he joined. Their defense is questionable too. Personally, I'll like too face them simply because they play good football, their fans are awesome, and their stadium is incredible. Klopp vs Jose. I'm sure Jose wants revenge.

Man United = Meh. Have the players to give us a serious fight, but as long as Moyes is still manager, they are not a serious threat to any team in the last 8. It's funny reading Redcafe though. A couple of their fans want to play us. They think we are the easiest draw along with Dortmund even after we brushed them aside at the Bridge whilst in second gear.

[FabHazard 655]

i do not want Real Madrid or barca...bayern are not as scary as they were last season..we can beat them..for me i would like us to face in this order
atletico
psg
man utd
bvb
bayern
barca
real

[Jase 43,479]

Made a mock-up draw of the quarter final ties and this is what I got...

Bayern Munich v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Chelsea

Manchester United v Paris St. Germain

Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund

[blu35_army 550]

love to see Barca again....

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Made a mock-up draw of the quarter final ties

You've got way too much time on your hands, Jay!