The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[DYC. 7,542]

Having a strong defense is prime thing to go far in CL. It gives you confidence going forward and control the game.

Monaco has that. I knew they aint weak team but they still suprisised me big time. I though it will be a game with little goals, but they countered it perfectly.

Monaco scored four goals in the entire CL campaign. They score three at the Emirates, missing several key players. Saving their best for when it matters I guess...

They have a very young team btw. Would be nice if this was not a one season thing.

[communicate 2,703]

Am I the only who thought Monaco was not great of a team.The 1st goal was lucky deflection, after that Arsenal defending was just absolutely horrendous

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Am I the only who thought Monaco was not great of a team.The 1st goal was lucky deflection, after that Arsenal defending was just absolutely horrendous

Yep conceding 4 goals in last 17 games is a fluke

[LAM09 6,744]

Am I the only who thought Monaco was not great of a team.The 1st goal was lucky deflection, after that Arsenal defending was just absolutely horrendous

They weren't great, but Arsenal were woeful.

[LAM09 6,744]

Monaco scored four goals in the entire CL campaign. They score three at the Emirates, missing several key players. Saving their best for when it matters I guess...

They have a very young team btw. Would be nice if this was not a one season thing.

They'll be cashing in the summer. I would be surprised if many of their key/promising players stay around.

[Henrique 9,133]

PL is really in bad shape. Not sure if anyone at this point still believe its the strongest league in the world. Years ago we had english teams playing the final year after year. 3 out of 4 teams in semi finals for 2 seasons in a row.

Now its all over. PL is stuck in time. People love to talk about longevity, actually sometimes you must try something new.

Arsenal is still managed by Wenger, but its obvious his best belongs to the past.

United is paying the price for waiting too long to rebuild a team that was great in the past.

Chelsea returned to Mourinho. While doing good in PL, the team playing style feel a little Jurassic in UCL.

To be honest its shocking that we almost won PL last season, after so much inconsitence. Its also weird that Liverpool almost made it. City form was also far from superb.

I cant say we have any great team in PL at this point. There is something wrong, because the teams are still spending huge money. When you dont have a great team to lead the league, its always a problema, because the rest of the league. If your team almost win the league, its very tempting to go for the next season believing Cahill is a world class defender, Azipilicueta is an amazing LB (he is not even an LB at all), and with the belief that your team only lack a proper striker to be world beater.

If you never really challenged for the trophy, its when you get a reality check.

[Azpinator 2,325]

You're foolish. I'm a supporter.

LOL. Ahhh, shit, Iseah just owned me! How can I live now?

Wanna call names? Ok. You're so immature and you probably haven't seen much of Chelsea in the past. Chelsea in 2005, 2007 and 2009 had the better team in the KO stages but somehow they didn't make it. If PSG somehow knock us out, your original statement would sound stupid then. But hey you're a supporter, what do I know? I can only aspire to be like you someday, hopefully.

[mikeholiday 209]

PL is really in bad shape. Not sure if anyone at this point still believe its the strongest league in the world. Years ago we had english teams playing the final year after year. 3 out of 4 teams in semi finals for 2 seasons in a row.

I dont think its the strongest league. Its the most competitive league tho.

[iceman 329]

I slept well today. even three hours

[kellzfresh 7,229]

What if you have them(Hazard, Fabregas) but still decide to park it anyway? only at Chelsea hehe

Even if we park the bus. Some of those players will be able to pass the ball out and hold ball under pressure. We can't do it, except hazard who knows how to win fouls for us, Willian can hold the ball but ends up passing it to the wrong person. Hazard and Matic are the only players in our team with this attribute of holding balls under pressure, winning fouls to stop pressure, dribbling out of pressure and passing accurately.

We used to have essien, ballack, Drogba deco and anelka when we won the league under Ancelloti. That's 5 midfielders/attackers you have to foul to collect the ball off. We have just 2 now.

[DYC. 7,542]

They'll be cashing in the summer. I would be surprised if many of their key/promising players stay around.

I'm not so sure about that. They sold James, but for a ridiculous fee. And Utd are paying top money just to loan Falcao. So I doubt clubs can just come in and buy their players.

While their rich owner has stopped spending big, I don't think he's stopped his plans of creating a top team. Instead opting for a more patient (long-term) approach. I have no idea though, haven't paid much attention to Monaco's 'project'.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Another absolute comedy night watching Arsenal.

[Jase 43,479]

Comedy gold.

[Special Juan 27,424]

It was massively evident after half an hour how much Arsenal underestimated Monaco last night.

[Jase 43,479]

Leverkusen were quite impressive yesterday against Atletico. Went head on and played them at their own game. Although Atletico had their moments, they were perhaps fortunate to escape with a 1-0 defeat only.

They'll be cashing in the summer. I would be surprised if many of their key/promising players stay around.

While Monaco have some talented young players, I don't think they are THAT big or good enough (at least right now) for other clubs to buy them this summer.

[cosmicway 1,323]

Leverkusen were quite impressive yesterday against Atletico. Went head on and played them at their own game. Although Atletico had their moments, they were perhaps fortunate to escape with a 1-0 defeat only.

While Monaco have some talented young players, I don't think they are THAT big or good enough (at least right now) for other clubs to buy them this summer.

Atletico start matches with Torres !

The man was brilliand in 2003, with Demi Nikolaidis as his partner as well, but now it's 2015.

Nevertheless Leverkusen are clowns and I expect them to go down by a good 3-0 in the return leg.

[hamad138 190]

Leverkusen has a great coach, im sure they will not fk up. This aint arsenal

[LAM09 6,744]

While Monaco have some talented young players, I don't think they are THAT big or good enough (at least right now) for other clubs to buy them this summer.

They aren't that big, but a few of their players have been interesting clubs for a bit. Abdennour, Kurzawa and Kondogbia to name a few. If they don't get into the CL this season; I think more players will be sold.