UCL Draw Thread

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Basically, we need to pray for Zenith or Olympiakos.

[Strike 7,218]

Basically, we need to pray for Zenith or Olympiakos.

even those away trips look tough. there is no easy draw here

[Namika 922]

Don't see why some people here are afraid of Barcelona or even RM.

Barcelona is a very good team but not what they used to be, Iniesta isn't even a sure starter now and is pretty shit this season. Xavi has some troubles with growing up, their defense is absolute terrible, they leak 5/6 big goalscoring opportunity every game. I don't see them not condeding 2/3 goals against the like of Hazard, Willian, Schurrle running at them on counter (and we have Jose ).

RM is a bit like us, very good at attacking (they have some trouble with the team parking the bus though), shit in defense, they too concede a lot of goalscoring opportunity (against Rayo Vellacano, Levante, Sevilla, Atletico,...)

I'm more afraid against the like of Dortmund or Atletico because we will be the team who has the possession.

[Rmpr 8,977]

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

We cant face English teams nor Schalke...

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If Real Madrid sign a good striker in January then they will be really tough to be beat and perhaps may just win it this year.

[Strike 7,218]

We cant face English teams nor Schalke...

yeah. i was saying about the competition as a whole there

[Strike 7,218]

should wait for matchday 6 to get over for a clearer picture on who we might face in the round of 16.

as of now it could be - 1. Shakhtar or Leverkusen 2. Benfica or Olympiakos 3. Milan or Ajax 4. Zenit or Porto 5. Dortmund or Napoli 6. Juve or Gala

[CHOULO19 24,332]

even those away trips look tough. there is no easy draw here

Not as tough as Juve or Dortmund, though..

[The Skipper 20,593]

If Real Madrid sign a good striker in January then they will be really tough to be beat and perhaps may just win it this year.

Uhhm... Benzema is obviously a good enough striker. He's killing it this season. 12 goals and 8 assists in 21 appearances. Nearly a goal/assist every game.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Uhhm... Benzema is obviously a good enough striker. He's killing it this season. 12 goals and 8 assists in 21 appearances. Nearly a goal/assist every game.

a little competition for the striker role would be quite beneficial for the team and also eliminate fears of injury situations.An additional striker would in my belief make the team stronger than it already is.

[The Skipper 20,593]

a little competition for the striker role would be quite beneficial for the team and also eliminate fears of injury situations.An additional striker would in my belief make the team stronger than it already is.

Ah, misread what you meant. Yeah, I agree with you.

[Jase 43,479]

The Champions League Last 16 draw will take place on 16th December (Monday).

[Jase 43,479]

Bayern really took the piss tonight. Nearly lost top spot to City!

Anyway as it is:

Group Winners:
1. Manchester United
2. Real Madrid
3. PSG
4. Bayern Munich
5. Chelsea
6. Dortmund
7. Atletico Madrid
8. Barcelona

Runner-Ups:
1. Bayer Leverkusen
2. Galatasaray
3. Olympiacos
4. Manchester City
5. Schalke
6. Arsenal
7. Zenit
8. AC Milan

Our potential opponent in Last 16 - Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Olympiacos, Zenit or AC Milan.

Edited December 12, 2013 by BluesMaster

[Jase 43,479]

*bump*

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Seeing our opponents, QF IS A MUST.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

Milan is the only difficult one

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Milan is the only difficult one

Not really, they are crap now. MU equivalent of Serie A

[Jase 43,479]

The Champions League Last 16 draw will take place on next Monday (16/12) at 11am UK time.

All the details can be found in the first post.