UCL Draw Thread

[Behemoth 266]

So whats the consensus here?

Personally, I'd love United. Juicy that.

[duo11bluecl 207]

So whats the consensus here?

Personally, I'd love United. Juicy that.

We want Real Madrid, expect a Jose master class against them.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Quarter-finals then... It's all about money from now on, TV rights etc. etc. and Platini trying to get Paris into the Final. I stand by what I said - I don't think UEFA will go for a Chelsea/Mourinho - Madrid or Mourinho - Guardiola yet.

United/Borussia/Atleti would be a good draw, but my prediction is:

United - Paris

Madrid - Dortmund

Bayer de Munich - Atleti

Chelsea - Barcelona

[zolayes 14,489]

For those who like pointless stats, like myself :

Jose Mourinho has never lost a Champions League QF.

we have never lost a European game in a year ending in 14

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

Would prefer: Dortmund/PSG

Hoping United get Barca/Bayern

[CHOULO19 24,332]

we have never lost a European game in a year ending in 14

We've never failed to win a European trophy in a season since Eva Carneiro became the first team doctor

[zolayes 14,489]

We've never failed to win a European trophy in a season since Eva Carneiro became the first team doctor

that is massaging the vital statistics I guess

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

In order of "I don't want to face"

Madrid = Strongest team in the competition. Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, Isco, Modric, Di Maria, Xabi Alonso, Marcelo, Pepe and Diego Lopez.. What sets them apart from Barca is the pace they've got. Their only serious weak spot is right-back. And we all know who torments right-backs for Chelsea.

Atletico = Very, very "uncomfortable" opposition. Have the ability to stifle the opponent's attacks and press relentlessly. Similar playing style to ourselves. I don't want to face this team. Our defense can handle their attack, but their defense can also handle what we've got. Playing at the Calderon is very, very difficult.

Bayern = European Champs. Everyone thinks they are the best side but I'm not entirely convinced. They've improved, but we proved we can be more than a match them in the Super Cup and we have improved considerably since then. Our strong defense can hold whatever they throw at us and we can do damage at the other end. They hate it when other teams attack them. I wasn't too convinced by their display against Arsenal either.

Barcelona = Our bitches. We know how to beat them and we are an uncomfortable opponent. This time around, we have more quality in attack to seriously hurt them instead of just nicking one goal and defending. We haven't lost to them since 2006. Head to Head (Played = 15) 5 wins for us/5 draws/5 losses. Not bad. Not bad at all.

PSG = Fantastic side. I've watched them a lot, but I get the feeling that they are being overrated by some pundits/fans. A bunch of world class players like Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Matuidi and Thiago Silva. Talent too in Lucas Moura, Verrati, Digne and Rabiot. Blanc is still yet to find the right tactical set-up to play both Cavani and Ibra. Cavani is being shifted out-wide in a 4-3-3 and he looks lonely there and not as dangerous as he is when he plays his natural position. Azpilicueta can do a job on him. And if he tucks in, then Hazard makes that flank his own. Stopping Ibra through the middle is another matter, but he's the type of guy that gets worse and worse in a match when things don't go his way.

Dortmund = Not the same side they were last season. They have had an continue to suffer from an unbelievable injury list. Subotic, Gundogan, Blaszczykowski, Bender, Reus have all been injured this season. And of course, they lost Gotze and replaced him with Mkhitaryan who though a very talented player, has been a bit underwhelming. Aubemayung, well good player, very pacy, but has been a bit underwhelming as well since he joined. Their defense is questionable too. Personally, I'll like too face them simply because they play good football, their fans are awesome, and their stadium is incredible. Klopp vs Jose. I'm sure Jose wants revenge.

Man United = Meh. Have the players to give us a serious fight, but as long as Moyes is still manager, they are not a serious threat to any team in the last 8. It's funny reading Redcafe though. A couple of their fans want to play us. They think we are the easiest draw along with Dortmund even after we brushed them aside at the Bridge whilst in second gear.

[FabHazard 655]

i do not want Real Madrid or barca...bayern are not as scary as they were last season..we can beat them..for me i would like us to face in this order
atletico
psg
man utd
bvb
bayern
barca
real

[Jase 43,479]

Made a mock-up draw of the quarter final ties and this is what I got...

Bayern Munich v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Chelsea

Manchester United v Paris St. Germain

Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund

[blu35_army 551]

love to see Barca again....

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Made a mock-up draw of the quarter final ties

You've got way too much time on your hands, Jay!

[haranr 485]

Priority 1: Man Utd (Weakest team - Manager + Squad)

Priority 2: Dortmund (Not good enough)

Priority 3: PSG (Some of you think they are a fantastic team and they are but they have a clueless manager and they'll fall soon enough.)

Priority 4: Atletico Madrid (Believe me they are a hugh threat)

Priority 5: Barcelona

Priority 6: Real Madrid

Priority 7: Bayern Munich

[Viper22 2,418]

Made a mock-up draw of the quarter final ties and this is what I got...

Bayern Munich v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Chelsea

Manchester United v Paris St. Germain

Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund

If that happens now you know we have to blame you, don't you?

[edetarod 2,155]

Dortmund would be by far my preferred draw

we've never played them before, not too long a travel and not too tough an opponent

and i just found out Lewandowski will have to sit out a 1 match suspension in the CL

[Viper22 2,418]

Man Utd would be ideal. Dortmund are good, brilliant at home in front of their 90k fans but slightly weak away, and their striker has already signed a pre-contract with their rivals, so he's not going to going full on, so they wouldn't be bad draw either.

PSG aren't as good as everyone thinks, although the front 3 (Lavezzi, Zlatan/God & Cavani) is truly terrifying.

Bayern, Real and Barca are obviously all quality, out of the 3 I'd rather have Barca cos we seem to have had their number over the last few games (especially with Mou at the helm). Real would be the worst draw we could have, they'd take us to bits.

But personally I'd like to play Atletico. A little bit to get revenge but mainly because I want to see Diego Costa play against us first hand; would be a perfect scouting mission (this is how Utd decided to sign Ronaldo after all).

[bushman 2,043]

Atletico is hungry, score goals, I see them going on. Real the biggest threat, in my view.

Any other team, bring them on.

[Namika 922]

I would love to see us and United make it to the final in Lisbon. A goal from Terry in the 90th min, 1-0. The dream.