UCL Draw Thread

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I think its 50-50, better than drawing Real or Bayern, which in both away games against them i could have saw us losing 3-0, 3-1 or something like that. Atletico are similar to us, its not always easy for them to score goals and they are dangerous mostly on the counter. We'll sit very deep to get a 0-0 and i think we could with the defense we have all season.

[Mong630 7]

Mixed feelings about this draw. Especially with all the drama surrounding Courtois. Legally UEFA's statement shouldn't matter much, Chelsea can take it into civil courts who will allow the clause, no doubt. Contract is a contract. Nothing to do with UEFA. Happy to avoid Bayern and Madrid because they do have players who can change the game in a second out of nothing but the prospect of facing physical and very motivated Atletico isn't much better. However this spans out, I'm confident we'll make it into the final, no doubt in my mind.

You cannot take UEFA to a civil court. Its against their rules to do that and they can and will exclude Chelsea and maybe even all other english clubs for next year European football if we do.

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

You cannot take UEFA to a civil court. Its against their rules to do that and they can and will exclude Chelsea and maybe even all other english clubs for next year European football if we do.

Chelsea's transfer ban was taken to International Court of Arbitration. They overruled any UEFA's decision.

[Mr_President 404]

You cannot take UEFA to a civil court. Its against their rules to do that and they can and will exclude Chelsea and maybe even all other english clubs for next year European football if we do.

Sure he meant we could take Atletico to civil court for reneging on a contract, not UEFA. This assumes the contract is valid and the clubs are happy to lose any semblence of goodwill.

[drog.ba 239]

Would've preferred Real or Bayern, different mentality to not be the underdog. Atletico were very impressive against Barcelona

[vergil_sparda 26]

Chelsea's transfer ban was taken to International Court of Arbitration. They overruled any UEFA's decision.

I'm sorry but wasn't it FIFA who gave us a ban?

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

I'm sorry but wasn't it FIFA who gave us a ban?

My bad, you are right! It was FIFA.

[The_Flash 1,144]

I am not sure how I feel about this tie, yes I wanted to avoid RM and Bayern but can we beat Athletico?

Athletico who beat Barca?

[The only place to be 11,313]

All of a sudden it's hit me that we could reach another Champions League Final.

A very interesting draw and I've got a lot of respect for what Simeone has achieved, so you'll hear very little of the type of stuff I was saying about PSG and Ligue 1. This is a tough opponent who have proven themselves every week of this season, they've got quality all over the pitch and they match up well with us.

Down to us to carry the flag for the EPL again.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Down to us to carry the flag for the EPL again.

Once again......

[Term-X 7,891]

Desperatley wanted Bayern, that Pep side is beatable and the current Real side are inexperienced in finals.

[Mong630 7]

Chelsea's transfer ban was taken to International Court of Arbitration. They overruled any UEFA's decision.

CAS or court of arbitration for sports is no civil procedure.

Look at what they did to Sion a few years ago.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

So Gourlay has confirmed Courtois CAN play against Chelsea

I hope he fixed some kind of deal for costa for this

[nachikethas 1,149]

excited about the match. Courtois should play. when we lift the cup at Lisbon no one should say word against our victory!

[nachikethas 1,149]

excited about the match. Courtois should play. when we lift the cup at Lisbon no one should say word against our victory!

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

He deserves to play seeing as he has helped then reach the semi final

Will Costa be fit by then?

[sdrcfc 461]

Steaua, Basel, Schalke, Gala, PSG, Atletico, Real/Bayern.

Triple Champions of Europe, We Know What We Are...

[Term-X 7,891]

excited about the match. Courtois should play. when we lift the cup at Lisbon no one should say word against our victory!

Well, it's the opposite actually, people will say Courtois was involved in match fixing if he concedes or if it goes down to penalties.