UCL Draw Thread

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Wonder how many games Pulisic will feature....

[R2D2 368]

Dunno why people are pessimist against Atletico, I saw their matches against Salzburg and Lokomotive, they can barely score goals, sure it will be hard to crack them down but I've no doubt if Ziyech, Pulisic and Werner are fit we will be up for it. Think we will qualify.

[Vesper 30,085]

8 hours ago, Jason said:

Looking from a pessimistic POV, it'd be less of an embarrassment if we lose to Atletico than say Porto, Gladbach or Atalanta. 

But either way, the tie will be good learning curve for this team and their development. If we can get past Atletico, it'd give the players confidence for the quarter finals etc.

I think we can take these fuckers out, especially if they have injuries

José Giménez has missed more games than he has played so far (is out atm as well) although some of that was COVID-19 at the beginning

without him they are down to only 3 CB's on the roster

they also, atm, have zero backups LB's (Saul as an emergency one)

they have no true DMF's at all, unless you count the cuntish dwarf on loan from Arsenal, Lucas Torreira, who I think we can overrun if he plays there

strong as hell at CMF

but again, zero AMF's on the roster

they also have zero backup RWers, so would have to pay the bust Thomas Lemar or Vitolo there if Correa cannot have a go

SS and CF they are loaded

Felix and Suarez and Marcos Llorente (the huge wild card, if he is on and playing great they are almost unbeatable, ask Victimpool) all can do mad damage (Diego Costa is out injured yet again)

key to stopping them is to contain Saul, Felix, and Suarez

if José Giménez is healthy, their defence is world class as well

 

 

[bigbluewillie 1,930]

The hardest draw of the lot, it had to be I suppose.

I don't think we are capable of beating them this season, even with their injury list, oh and ours of course.

But Atleti hold the voodoo over us just like Everton.

 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Vesper 30,085]

On 23/12/2020 at 2:46 PM, Jason said:

 

as I posted before, AM might try and defy this

https://theathletic.com/news/Kieran-trippier-atletico-madrid-ban/1UsxwMTx8eD1

[NikkiCFC 8,285]

Atletico Madrid could play home leg of Chelsea tie in Bucharest

https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2021/02/07/602033f7268e3e81428b4645.html

[Jase 43,479]

The second leg will still take place in England, as scheduled. 

[Milan 17,955]

While it is unfair on Atletico, this is an advantage we have to capitalize on.

[James 5,286]

Does it really change much?

[Atomiswave 6,117]

3 hours ago, James said:

Does it really change much?

Not that much no, no fans allowed anywhere anyway.. As long as we get the W its all good.

Edited February 10, 2021 by Atomiswave

[bigbluewillie 1,930]

Now with Tommy in charge I feel a whole lot more confident we can get a result against Atleti.

Not that I disliked Frank but I think the ECL was a bit to far for him.

[Jase 43,479]

On 14/12/2020 at 19:58, Jason said:

Maybe things will change in February but I'd fancy our chances against Atletico, especially with the first leg being in Madrid. 

At least my optimism few months ago wasn't misplaced, even with the change of manager and all. 😆

[NikkiCFC 8,285]

Is this really true? Portugal has just around 300 Covid cases per day.

And oh the irony... We could not play in Spain against Atletico but now we may 😆

Edited March 30, 2021 by NikkiCFC

[Jase 43,479]

Great........