The European Competitions Thread

[Special Juan 28,141]

Goodness me, a lot of work needs to be done in these next few seasons if we going to head those hights in the CL again. Dortmund and Bayern just playing so terribly well against Madrid and Barca just makes me shudder to think what they would´ve done to us.

I thought the same against Barca and Bayern last year, but what showed through as much as quality from Bayern and Dortmund shown this week is Chelsea's never say die attitude, and sheer spirit and togetherness.

Whilst this week has been amazing to watch we are only a few players and a top manager away from being back to our best, don't worry about that.

[edetarod 2,155]

i'm just glad we won the CL before it was too late, can't see any English team winning it for a long time

[nachikethas 1,154]

From twitter

India lost to Bayern 4-0 last year.people said we are rubbish.i say we played like barca.

[diskoviolente 425]

i'm just glad we won the CL before it was too late, can't see any English team winning it for a long time

I fear the same. Englishs "all quick on the counter, no pressing" is just being found out time and time again.

I am very surprised about the Shellacking of Spain though.

[Milan 17,957]

[Spike 12,049]

The next two games will be very interesting. Neither of the Spanish teams can afford any ennui, they will attack and push forward with all their bravado. I expect goals, lots of goals, lots of goals, lots of goals.

[edetarod 2,155]

i hope this match atleast brings some excitement by Real scoring first, preferably early in the game

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I wish Mata and Hazard could defend like Gotze and Reus. I don't think our team can ever evolve until those put in a defensive shift like those two, or like Robben, Muller, Ribery.

Unbelievable performance by Dortmund, just a complete dominance. I sincerely hope they win it all.

Goetze and maybe even Lewa might leave in the end of the season, but Dortmund will continue to be a force as long as they keep their star Klopp.

True that was the only thing that made barca and madrid have less influence, total defending and attacking as a team.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The semis are finished for me; can't see any of the Spanish teams having a chance.

[Special Juan 28,141]

I can't wait for the next two nights, I really can't. I will be sat with my feet up drinking lager and watching it all evolve.

Tough ask for both Spanish sides, be a miracle if even one of them go through.

[Ankit 3,176]

Diego Lopez; Essien, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Modric; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo; Higuain.

Weidenfeller; Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Gündogan, Bender; Kuba, Götze, Reus; Lewandowski.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Diego Lopez; Essien, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Modric; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo; Higuain.

Weidenfeller; Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Gündogan, Bender; Kuba, Götze, Reus; Lewandowski.

Madrid all attack!

[Ankit 3,176]

Apparently 40,000 Borussia Dortmund fans have travelled to Madrid, only 10,000 of those have tickets for the match.

[edetarod 2,155]

oh dear...Essien at right back, he is going to get annihilated by those fast Dortmund players

[NishC300 1,865]

We're about 15 minutes away from Kick Off at the Bernabeu.

[bushman 2,043]

A monumental task for Real, I feel.

An early goal, like in first 15 minutes is needed here. By half time Real must be leading 2 zip just to have any chance here.

[Yeboii 1,844]

I think Dortmund will lose this game but go forward, first half is very, very important

[Rmpr 8,977]

BVB to lose 2-1, but will go through!

[Hutcho 8,443]

Hope to see an early madrid goal, make this interesting.

[Leif 6,006]

Higuain looks classy so far. Flair in abundance which I wouldn't usually associate with him.