The European Competitions Thread

[LDN Blue 7,903]

What if 1-1 happens? I think that Roma is second then...

if Moscow lose to Bayern, a score draw will do for Manuel Pellegrini's men. If CSKA beat Bayern, City are out regardless of their result

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/11282527/Champions-League-2014-What-teams-need-to-do-in-final-group-games.html

Not sure but I think the maths would favour Manchester City because of their away goal record? Lol

[Kieran. 6,317]

Is anyone here afraid of Basel? We may just very well be drawn with them, after all they are our bogey team in Europe.

They're a tricky side, but I wouldn't be mad with that draw. We're used to them and should have no problem over two legs.

[mikeholiday 209]

I've never seen anyone get sent off for poking somebody in the eye the way Markovic did.

[Reddish-Blue 2,507]

Delighted to see Liverpool fail in the Champions league

[Special Juan 28,141]

Biggest smile came across my face last night when the final whistle went in that Liverpool game. After Gerrard equalized it was so fucking cringe worthy to hear Townsend scream every second Liverpool had a chance- The cutting of the camera to the Liverpool flag fluttering above the stand and then the hearing the sadness in the voices of all the panel.

Leave the big leagues to the big lads.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Biggest smile came across my face last night when the final whistle went in that Liverpool game. After Gerrard equalized it was so fucking cringe worthy to hear Townsend scream every second Liverpool had a chance- The cutting of the camera to the Liverpool flag fluttering above the stand and then the hearing the sadness in the voices of all the panel.

Leave the big leagues to the big lads.

The commentary had me seething it was ridiculously biased. It was embarrassing how they can get away with it.

It made me laugh when they were trying to justify what Markovic done, he blatantly looked behind him and knew exactly what he was doing. Even if he didn't touch the player (which he clearly did) the intent was there.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I didnt realise he was ..

Always criticizing us when he's doing punditry. Very pro-Liverpool, though..

Atletico are IMO the best defensive team in the world, unbelievably good at home and Simeone is tactically perfect in nearly every big game, outdoing even Mourinho. How are they only 6th favourite for the CL?

They could really use without the dirty tricks, though. Makes it impossible to be happy for them.

Will City advance if they draw with Roma? (With Bayern beating CSKA) They have the best gd of the 3 sides with 5 points now..

If CSKA lose, a 0-0 draw sends Roma through. Any other draw means City qualify.

If CSKA draw, however, any draw between City and Roma, regardless of the score, and Roma go through.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Regarding City's group:

The City group calculations give me a serious headache.

The rules are, if two teams have the same points, you refer to the H2H matches between them unless the H2H is exactly the same then you go for the general GD. But if 3 teams are tied with the same points, you refer to the GD in the matches played between the three teams only. Now, all of City, Roma and CSKA have 5 points, that means:

- If Roma get a win, they go through regardless of the other result.

- If City win in Rome, they go through unless CSKA beat Bayern in which case the Russians go through because of the H2H with City.

- Similarly, if CSKA win they go through unless Roma win and qualify on H2H.

- Now, if City get a 2-2 or higher score draw they qualify on away goals in the H2H against Roma as long as Bayern beat CSKA; in this scenario, if CSKA get a draw against Bayern, all three teams would be on 6 points and they send Roma through as the team with the best GD in the matches between them. If CSKA win, they go through on points.

- If City get a 1-1 draw, they go through on general GD as long as Bayern beat CSKA. Again, if CSKA get a draw against Bayern in this case, all three teams would be on 6 points and they send Roma through as the team with the best GD in the matches between them. If CSKA win, they go through on points.

Pretty simple, eh?

[Special Juan 28,141]

Be unreal to see Roma dump City out tonight.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I think City will win and go through.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Basel official Instagram account:

[Laylabelle 9,535]

The commentary had me seething it was ridiculously biased. It was embarrassing how they can get away with it.

It made me laugh when they were trying to justify what Markovic done, he blatantly looked behind him and knew exactly what he was doing. Even if he didn't touch the player (which he clearly did) the intent was there.

the end was ridiculous when Basel were celebrating.'its a shame it could be ringing with Liverpool fans'.no it ain't a shame and Basel celebrating just as well.daft statement

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Is anyone here afraid of Basel? We may just very well be drawn with them, after all they are our bogey team in Europe.

It makes sense now why Mou bought Salah lol

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I think City will win and go through.

I hope Roma goes through. Not so much because I dislike City, but more because I like Roma. Want to see more from Totti, Ash and others in CL.

[The Chels 2,502]

They could really use without the dirty tricks, though. Makes it impossible to be happy for them.

They don't have the money or quality of their CL and La Liga competitors, but what they do have is an unparallelled spirit and yes they've mastered the dark arts. It's part of the game though, something which our manager knows very well.

[Special Juan 28,141]

:lol: Not many better sights in football than this mug slouching in his chair.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0rmTNdvkQ#t=126

[CHOULO19 24,332]

They don't have the money or quality of their CL and La Liga competitors, but what they do have is an unparallelled spirit and yes they've mastered the dark arts. It's part of the game though, something which our manager knows very well.

Elbowing people and feigning injuries to get opposition players booked is not "part of the game", or at least it should not be.

[The Chels 2,502]

Elbowing people and feigning injuries to get opposition players booked is not "part of the game", or at least it should not be.

It definitely is part of the game. The morality of it is a different matter but I don't think Chelsea fans can be too critical given that Jose has used cynical tactics many times in his career, including with us. I think I remember reading that you support Juventus also? That's probably why you sound so aggrieved

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It definitely is part of the game. The morality of it is a different matter but I don't think Chelsea fans can be too critical given that Jose has used cynical tactics many times in his career, including with us. I think I remember reading that you support Juventus also? That's probably why you sound so aggrieved

One this is wasting time or holding people on set pieces and another completely different thing to dive and play-act and try to injure people. Don't care who does the latter I will call him disgraceful (as I have done on this very board to Iva and Rami when they have done similar things in the past).

And why would I be upset as a Juve fan? They practically gifted us qualification yesterday by not attacking and putting 10 men around there box. Had they attacked, we would probably have been in trouble. They are well capable of winning in Turin.

[Fulham Broadway 17,317]

Good piece on Liverpool and their delusions of grandeur, particularly how if Barca or Bayern (seeing as they see themselves as similar calibre) in that predicament would be having an inquest

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11284410/Liverpools-problems-Delusions-of-grandeur-transfer-duds-and-failure-to-fix-clear-flaws-in-the-squad.html