UCL Draw Thread

[LAM09 6,744]

Why is that surprising? How long do you expect to be out for a sprained ankle? Four months?

There's no rocket science in dealing with a sprained ankle, that's a minor injury, one of those "easy" injuries you get in football, it only keeps you out for a maximum of 4 or 5 days, no more than that. Probably Jose won't force him against Liverpool, but he will 101% be fit for the Champions League game.

I don't know what the full extent of the injury is, but Mourinho said he would probably only be fit for the CL final should we make it. That's why I am surprised.

[EBH 283]

Experience, and the mental strength, this is more important than anything. Think of Chelsea, in past 5 years, we have had a very poor team in Premier League, but always doing very very well in Europe. This is because many players have played Champions League semi final, final, so many times, it is just everyday thing now for them. They are not worried. Look at Real Madrid, much better team than Chelsea past 5 years, never getting to the final.

This is why we are beating Napoli and PSG after losing heavily first leg, they do not have experience or confidence enough to finish off Chelsea. Atlético is the same, because 2nd leg is in London, it will be very easy for Chelsea to win, even if the Madrid match is a loss. They are still scared, this is their biggest match in many many years. Last time Chelsea are scared of Champions League match is 2004, when Monaco are defeating Chelsea.

Despite this big advantage, Chelsea are still losing? This is very poor, the opposite is happening... Atlético are the smart team, the mature team, playing with no worry... Chelsea are shitting on the bed after taking the lead... this is not right.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1826368/liverpool-pot-three-man-city-pot-two?cc=4716&pot

Some early info on next season's CL pot seedings for the group stage draw, if anyone is interested..

[LAB 1,030]

Exactly what the title says

[didierforever 7,349]

come on ATM... make those wankers cry!!!

[sdrcfc 461]

As a Chelsea fan currently living in Scotland, I'd be over the moon if we were to draw Celtic next year.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Real Madrid: Iker, Varane, Ramos, Coentrao, Carvajal, Modric, DiMaria, Asier, Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale

Atletico: Courtois; Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Filipe Luis; Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Raul Garcia; Villa, Diego Costa

So, no Pepe, so Varane starts. Huge game for him. Also, no Turan for Atletico. Costa starts (stay safe and don't get injured!)

[CMS 382]

This is the Courtois that talking all these smack about Petr has to go for him to come to Chelsea? Nonsense..

[Stingray 9,441]

This is the Courtois that talking all these smack about Petr has to go for him to come to Chelsea? Nonsense..

Lol

[iseah100 5,612]

Why did Cholo get shitty?

[CMS 382]

I really don't feel sorry for A. Madrid after that stunt they pulled with the payment for Courtois, maybe now they can return our property, ungrateful pieces....Not that I really cared Real either.

[Yeboii 1,844]

This is the Courtois that talking all these smack about Petr has to go for him to come to Chelsea? Nonsense..

What are you talking about? Thibault did pretty good in this game. Saving a penalty against Cristiano Ronaldo is no easy feat and he got a touch on the ball in the Marcelo goal. He also made a great save from Di Maria but Bale was lucky enough for the ball to go so conviniently to him and the defender should have done better.

[iseah100 5,612]

I really don't feel sorry for A. Madrid after that stunt they pulled with the payment for Courtois, maybe now they can return our property, ungrateful pieces....Not that I really cared Real either.

Shut the fuck up. You're ignorant.

[DJames 729]

Good defense for Athletico but they couldn't stop the force that was Real Madrid today. The match was a bit lacklustre imo with Athletico not taking a lot of chances. It's finally over until next year when Chelsea wins :blue scalf:

[CMS 382]

Shut the fuck up. You're ignorant.

Trailer trash seeking attention, you know diddly about soccer, you are not worth the time. Maybe you should quite typing and read some opinions.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Shut the fuck up. You're ignorant.

Trailer trash seeking attention, you know diddly about soccer, you are not worth the time. Maybe you should quite typing and read some opinions.

You two are treading a fine line. If you have an issue with each other take it out via PMs or just put each other on ignore. Post respectfully or you will get a warning.

[iseah100 5,612]

Trailer trash seeking attention, you know diddly about soccer, you are not worth the time. Maybe you should quite typing and read some opinions.

ATLETCIOOOOO!!!

[boshman 1,073]

Trailer trash seeking attention, you know diddly about soccer, you are not worth the time. Maybe you should quite typing and read some opinions.

Soccer.... are you for real??