The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[kmk108 1,186]

3 hours ago, Johnnyeye said:

just as i expected, Monaco couldnt break this Juventus side, reaching the semis was a big bonus, its as far as they will get, of course there is still the 2nd leg, but Juventus are on a mission, they have one foot in the final, deserved winners today, Monaco has a bright future ahead of them, they have to focus on the league now, i really hope Juventus wins the cup, i cant stand Real Madrid and their arrogance. Cheers

They have a bright future as long as they don't sell their players. In a league that's been dominated by PSG, it's nice seeing Monaco and Nice pull them back into a title race. It's a great opportunity for Monaco to show the players that they're committed to the future and want sustained success. 

[LAM09 6,777]

They have a bright future as long as they don't sell their players. In a league that's been dominated by PSG, it's nice seeing Monaco and Nice pull them back into a title race. It's a great opportunity for Monaco to show the players that they're committed to the future and want sustained success. 

It's​ inevitable a few will be sold. The question is, how many will go?

They could probably cope with losing Silva and one other, but they'll be back to square one should 4-5 leave.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Allegri for me is the best manager in the world. For me he's been top 3 for three years now and weirdly underrated, despite his great success. No-one touches him from the tactical point of view, especially his flexibility. If we're looking at things more generally, he started with Juve using the 4-3-1-2 formation in his first season and almost won a historic treble with a squad that Conte claimed to be not good enough to compete for the CL. Next season, he lost Vidal, Pirlo and Tevez and after a horrific start to the season he reverted back to Juve's 3-5-2 and showed his ability to manage a very tough situation and lead the club to the double. They'd have arguably much more to say in Europe as well if it weren't for some questionable referring calls in the Allianz. 

Earlier this season he experimented all sorts of formations to find the perfect balance after Pogba's departure. It was only against Lazio in the second half of the season that he used the 4-2-3-1 the way we see it today. But the important thing to notice is that Mandzukic isn't exactly a winger in this formation, he plays more narrow and this allows Sandro to use his amazing stamina and offensive abilities throughout the game on the left flank. This Juve team are drilled to absolute perfection and they're a joy to watch.

But what I like most about him is his game awareness and the approach to games. He knows when his team should press high(and he's not afraid to do so against any opposition), when to drop deep and when to keep the possession of the ball(something Juve have greatly improved on since switching to this new formation.) More specifically, Allegri has world class game management skills, the subs he makes relative to the direction the game is heading are very astute. But game management isn't all about substitutions, and like I said above Allegri is very good in his approach to games and its different moments. 

If Allegri wins the treble for Juve he will go down as Juve's greatest manager ever after Lippi; A magnificent accomplishment after three years. My family are all Juve fans, causing me to like them as long as they don't get in the Chels' way, but I hope Juve win it for Buffon alone.

[Rmpr 8,977]

7 hours ago, Clockwork said:

Real Madrid are a great side though, they are likely to repeat as CL winner. And that would be the first time that has every happened.

 

Hmmm not true at all...

[Clockwork 1,794]

22 minutes ago, Rmpr said:

Hmmm not true at all...

Which part, no team has won back to back CL? that is fact, the CL started in 1993 and no team has won it back 2 back years. There have been repeated European Cup winners, last one happening under the great Milan side in the late 80s.

Or disputing that Real Madrid are not a great side? they have won 2 out of the last 3 CL, and if they win this one that would  make it 3 out of 4. magnificent accomplishment. 

[communicate 2,703]

4 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

 

 but I hope Juve win it for Buffon alone.

The same reason I want Juve to win.

I wanted Juve to win  against barca a while ago, I thought they will not be back for a while but I have been proven wrong. 

 

[Johnnyeye 7,445]

5 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

I hope Juve win it for Buffon alone

same here mate

[Kezza 1,965]

Go on the Celta V's..The CV's

[Special Juan 27,439]

8 hours ago, Kieran. said:

You're an admin and calling people fairies? Cool.

Thanks.

[Fernando 6,484]

8 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

Allegri for me is the best manager in the world. For me he's been top 3 for three years now and weirdly underrated, despite his great success. No-one touches him from the tactical point of view, especially his flexibility. If we're looking at things more generally, he started with Juve using the 4-3-1-2 formation in his first season and almost won a historic treble with a squad that Conte claimed to be not good enough to compete for the CL. Next season, he lost Vidal, Pirlo and Tevez and after a horrific start to the season he reverted back to Juve's 3-5-2 and showed his ability to manage a very tough situation and lead the club to the double. They'd have arguably much more to say in Europe as well if it weren't for some questionable referring calls in the Allianz. 

Earlier this season he experimented all sorts of formations to find the perfect balance after Pogba's departure. It was only against Lazio in the second half of the season that he used the 4-2-3-1 the way we see it today. But the important thing to notice is that Mandzukic isn't exactly a winger in this formation, he plays more narrow and this allows Sandro to use his amazing stamina and offensive abilities throughout the game on the left flank. This Juve team are drilled to absolute perfection and they're a joy to watch.

But what I like most about him is his game awareness and the approach to games. He knows when his team should press high(and he's not afraid to do so against any opposition), when to drop deep and when to keep the possession of the ball(something Juve have greatly improved on since switching to this new formation.) More specifically, Allegri has world class game management skills, the subs he makes relative to the direction the game is heading are very astute. But game management isn't all about substitutions, and like I said above Allegri is very good in his approach to games and its different moments. 

If Allegri wins the treble for Juve he will go down as Juve's greatest manager ever after Lippi; A magnificent accomplishment after three years. My family are all Juve fans, causing me to like them as long as they don't get in the Chels' way, but I hope Juve win it for Buffon alone.

I still don't see it. 

Allegri is more of a case like Enrique. Coming to a well established team and do well. 

You can't take out his achievement as you can't do it for Pep as well. 

But when face with a real challenge as Pep got at City, the true version is shown. 

Would not mind seeing Allegri at Arsenal and see how he does. 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

3 hours ago, Fernando said:

I still don't see it. 

Allegri is more of a case like Enrique. Coming to a well established team and do well. 

You can't take out his achievement as you can't do it for Pep as well. 

But when face with a real challenge as Pep got at City, the true version is shown. 

Would not mind seeing Allegri at Arsenal and see how he does. 

Wasnt allegri quite poor in last months in milan?

[Rmpr 8,977]

12 hours ago, Clockwork said:

Which part, no team has won back to back CL? that is fact, the CL started in 1993 and no team has won it back 2 back years. There have been repeated European Cup winners, last one happening under the great Milan side in the late 80s.

Or disputing that Real Madrid are not a great side? they have won 2 out of the last 3 CL, and if they win this one that would  make it 3 out of 4. magnificent accomplishment. 

Just because they changed the name it doesn't mean it is a new competition. It makes 0 sense.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Expecting a 1-1 draw at OT, so Celta better hold it for 0-0 or win today.

[Johnnyeye 7,445]

Celta were very poor today, expected much more from them, they are simply too inconsistent, congrats to United tough, they were the much better team and deserved to win, they should have scored more with all the chances they created, it will be an interesting 2nd leg indeed, Celta have to win to go trough, but i just dont see it happening at all, United are very solid at the moment, we´ll see. Cheers

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Well, if they through to the final, I think Ajax will beat them anyway.

[yipo 56]

damm , they should lose this, so they can concentrate on league. 

[Special Juan 27,439]

The man who slated the EL is now pining for it

[Tautvix 1,321]

Man Utd will win EL. We knew that long time ago when Tottenham and Roma were out..