The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[Xisco 8]

Well done Milan! I hate Barça!

Messi 3 goals(on penalty) in 11 matches against Italian teams. :D

[bushman 2,043]

Oh boy. Was I wrong to predict Barca to advance easily ?

I believe AC just might squeeze it in Barcelona.

AC young players are showing the character of Milan. I hope, AC will prevail & advance.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Yes, Guardiola's Barcelona had amazing movement but that's kinda like the basic aspect that every team should have, no? Regardless of the team, if you don't offer movements going forward, you're not going to penetrate the opposition. Barca may have an off day of sorts but Milan made it very difficult for them to penetrate by remaining discipline, tight and compact. They denied them the space in which Barcelona likes to play in.

No, far from basic stuff!

In a normal team, the striker can get out of the box and by doing that he drags a defender with him. This opens the oppostion's line and makes it easier for diagonal infiltration, leading to a good goal possibility. They also cant cross because no one is taller than 180cm. Barcelona doesnt have those weapons, it either rellys on Messi to finish with the game or thier through balls have to work. Pep's team had an incredible movement (ball and players), even with a good back 4, teams would suffer. Tito's team, on the other hand, looks very static. This is good training sessions and tactical ability (Barcelona would always change to 3-4-3 when the game was too one sided), something people dont give Guardiola credit for.

Look at their game in 2011:

Now look how they were yesterday (watch the first 30sec):

EDIT: Add what Choulo said!

[Backstreet09 499]

Forza Milan :heart:

[Milan 17,955]

Great days

[Milan 17,955]

Lyon lead against Spuds 1-0 and this result would mean Tottenham out. Of course I would enjoy them being knocked out but I'd rather them going further because of the fight for the top 4. The more they have to play, the better for us.

[bushman 2,043]

Even Atletico might be gone fishing soon.

There is an urgent need for Chelsea to rest players tonight.

[Leif 6,006]

Gomis seems to have more pace than i remember..

[Santiago. 1,500]

Remember when Bale was just a shit left back?

Good times

[bushman 2,043]

Atletico are out of EL.

[edetarod 2,155]

think we're the favourites now

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Let me introduce Wolfgang "I never give a penalty" Stark

[Santiago. 1,500]

think we're the favourites now

Rather us be underdogs than favorites tbh considering these past two seasons

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

think we're the favourites now

Yeah but we won't win cos Rafa is our coach

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Lyon goalkeeper is such a clown, Tottenham should win this