UCL Draw Thread

[Strike 7,474]

Teams can't face the team from the same group as them in the Last 16. So Schalke or Basel is out of the question for us.

And looking at the teams there, we definitely need to win against Steaua and (please!) don't mess things up then. Otherwise, we risk facing Bayern, Barcelona, Real Madrid or even Atletico Madrid in the Last 16!

if chelsea finishes 2nd in the group, it's a guaranteed tough draw. Real, PSG, Bayern, Atletico or Barca. that will be the end then

[different level 1,056]

At this point no matter which team we face at the round of 16 (regardless of where we finish - 1st or 2nd in the group) I can't be 100% convinced that we'll progress.

[Jase 43,479]

if chelsea finishes 2nd in the group, it's a guaranteed tough draw. Real, PSG, Bayern, Atletico or Barca. that will be the end then

If we can't even beat a Steaua side who have nothing to play already at HOME, then we do deserve to finish second in the group and get the likes of Barca, Bayern, Real or Atletico Madrid in the Last 16.

[bushman 2,043]

A frozen pitch in Moscow is seen.

Those poor Bayern players are not very happy, I see. They lead 1 zip though.

[Jase 43,479]

if chelsea finishes 2nd in the group, it's a guaranteed tough draw. Real, PSG, Bayern, Atletico or Barca. that will be the end then

On the subject of facing tough teams, just saw the all group permutations and realized that if City finish second in their group behind Bayern (unless they beat them by 3-0 or a 2-goal margin of 4-2 or more) and all the other English clubs win their group, there are then only 4 possible opponents for City in Last 16 - Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, it's a similar case with us. If we finish second in the group and Arsenal and United win their group, then our Last 16 opponent will either be Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Atletico Madrid. That is not what we want, certainly not in the last 16 just yet!

[Strike 7,474]

On the subject of facing tough teams, just saw the all group permutations and realized that if City finish second in their group behind Bayern (unless they beat them by 3-0 or a 2-goal margin of 4-2 or more) and all the other English clubs win their group, there are then only 4 possible opponents for City in Last 16 - Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, it's a similar case with us. If we finish second in the group and Arsenal and United win their group, then our Last 16 opponent will either be Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Atletico Madrid. That is not what we want, certainly not in the last 16 just yet!

Yeah. The Champions League is stacked this time around. Must win the group. Only Dortmund and Juve among the group runners-up that I'd worry about

[ZanSnake 1,211]

At home we should be Ok, but away will be the problem

[Sidzeret 2,257]

On the subject of facing tough teams, just saw the all group permutations and realized that if City finish second in their group behind Bayern (unless they beat them by 3-0 or a 2-goal margin of 4-2 or more) and all the other English clubs win their group, there are then only 4 possible opponents for City in Last 16 - Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, it's a similar case with us. If we finish second in the group and Arsenal and United win their group, then our Last 16 opponent will either be Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Atletico Madrid. That is not what we want, certainly not in the last 16 just yet!

The only consolation is that the last 16 is after the winter transfer window. Maybe we can sort out our pivot by then and maybe our attack as well.

And we do step up for the big- matches, don't we?? Any teams other than Bayern or RM are manageable.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

The Round of16 looks terrifying tbh. 10-11 good teams in there

No chance - Bayern, Barca, Real,

Tricky - ManC, ManU, Arsenal, Juventus, Dortmund, Atletico, PSG, Zenit,

Manageable - Schalke, Milan, Leverkusen, Benfica

Can this team grind out results? that's the question. The players will almost definitely bottle it this year I think

How can you say we have no chance against Barca! they hate playing against us! we know how to beat them and will be even more dangerous on the counter then we have ever been against them! when was the last they actually beat us?

and also we would certainly have a chance against Bayern also as we showed in the super cup!

but anyway we will win the group and get Galatasaray in the last 16 and welcome Didier back to the bridge!

[Strike 7,474]

How can you say we have no chance against Barca! they hate playing against us! we know how to beat them and will be even more dangerous on the counter then we have ever been against them! when was the last they actually beat us?

and also we would certainly have a chance against Bayern also as we showed in the super cup!

but anyway we will win the group and get Galatasaray in the last 16 and welcome Didier back to the bridge!

I am not too sure this team can hang with Barca, Real, Bayern. This team while certainly better in attack, will leak goals imo. Kalou, Malouda, Meireles etc weren't the most skilful of players but they were very effective in shutting out the opposition.

We did do well against Bayern in the Super Cup but it was just one game. We will have to wait and see if the team can replicate that performance if it does face a big European side again this season

And yeah, Didier deserves the reception at the Bridge. Would love for that to happen

[Jase 43,479]

How can you say we have no chance against Barca! they hate playing against us! we know how to beat them and will be even more dangerous on the counter then we have ever been against them! when was the last they actually beat us?

and also we would certainly have a chance against Bayern also as we showed in the super cup!

but anyway we will win the group and get Galatasaray in the last 16 and welcome Didier back to the bridge!

I get what you're saying about Barcelona but now, they are not so obsessed with keeping the ball, playing the tiki-taka football, pressing the opposition back etc like they were under Guardiola. They are much more adaptable and streetwise in their approach under Gerardo Martino, capable of playing differently depending on opposition.

[Jase 43,479]

We should avoid City in the next round.

Teams can't face another team from the same country as them in the Last 16. Such ties can only happen from the quarter finals onwards!