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Amazing how that's the case isn't it? Beat Napoli when not expected to, beat Benfica, beat Barca with everyone citing it's "impossible". And we're still underdogs!

Rikjaard couldn't! He didn't have them playing the way they have right now, that's all down to Guardiola introducing that style back into Barcelona. Cryuff started it, but after he left Barca next encapsulated that spirit again, Guardiola changed everything. From the academy system, to the diets of the players. He knows everything about the club, inside out. Made the right transfers, brought in the right players from the academy, worked out a different training method etc.

Never needed him to step up more than now. Seriously Malouda, make this count, enter your name into history.

How dare you. André is the big bad wolf who threatened to huff and puff till he blows Cobham down

Yeah, I remember that 2007 final. Fabregas was a total dickhead, even on Tuesday. His blatant dive was pathetic, thank fuck Messi missed. I hope someone makes a gif of that tackle Lampard made on him

The rules should be changed, but we have no right to ask for it now, when it suits us. FIFA made the decision to change the yellow card rule to reset it after the semi-finals so no-one would miss the final (or something like that) because they did it before no-one needed to complain. If UEFA did it before the final it would be seen as playing favourites because they've done it while the competitions been active. They should definitely consider it after this CL season is over, but I don't believe they will/should bend over backwards this seasons.

Chalobah to partner Terry?

No joke, they actually should. It makes more sense than Romeu.

For Terry as well. I know he fucked up bad this week, but prior to that he was just as important and vital as Ramires, Ivanovic & Raul.

Mike Elemano ?

The thing is, I think Bosingwa did well last night there because he wasn't allowed to venture forward, try to dribble past world-class players and lose the ball. By all means, I'm not on the bandwagon of 'move Luiz to RB so he can attack more', it's more for the sake of Bosingwa not stuffing up and getting skinned by Ribery on that side, than Luiz trying a more attacking method.

In my opinion, most were justified for the time. His actions were truly horrific. Though it does seem he's come a long way to correcting them by talking on the pitch, where it matters.

This isn't an actual reflection of a football club's value though. I think it should be measured upon revenue, because it seems the 'value' is actually the value of the owner, not the club itself and those are 2 very different things.

Yep, definitely. They don't even rate Boateng much, because he's naturally a full-back by trade. A slow one at that, his reactions are not good at all. The left-back will also be a blow for them because he put in a few decent crosses in tonight!

Agreed the referee should. I actually don't think last night's referee knew who was and wasn't on a booking, whereas tonight there was a lot of leeway for Luiz Gustavo - Because I believe the referee knew he was at risk.

José - Don Fucking - Mourinho!

From Iva's reaction, to be fair, I don't even think he realised he was a booking away from suspension. But you are right, these guys should keep their heads. Ramires & Ivanovic both got booked for dissent. Ramires from arguing and Ivanovic for kicking the turf. Silly bookings.

According to Twitter..

Cech Luiz - Bosingwa - Cahill - Cole Mikel - Essien Mata - Lampard - Kalou Drogba

To be fair, he's been sent off for perceived violent conduct. I don't really have much sympathy. I forgive him and all, but seriously, he dug his own grave here and he has to live with with the consequences as harsh as they seem.

Intentional. Bosingwa plays better out of position, ironically

QPR playing Champions League Finalists. They don't deserve such an honour. SEND THEM TO THE ABYSS. I expect the SB crowd to be as hostile as possible.