Football 2013-2014

[zahidf]

So, Champ's draw is...

Atletico/Chelsea

Bayern/Real

Since Chelsea have the home game second, i think they will play for a draw away, and probbaly win at home.

[DomDom1984]

I'm hoping for an Atletico/Real final, and since Real/Bayern is a bit of a toss up, I'd say it's not unlikely.

I don't see Chelsea winning either leg of that semi final.

[Celery]

As a Chelsea fan, I'm pretty pleased with the second leg at home. If Courtois doesn't play, I fancy us to sneak it. If he does, who knows. It will be tight and I wouldn't be surprised to see it decided on away goals. Massively fancy Bayern for the other semi - second leg in Germany and Ronaldo out of the first game.

[DomDom1984]

To be fair, Aranzubia isn't a bad keeper to have on stand by. Certainly not such a drop in quality that he's going to make much difference to how the game pans out.

[Celery]

I haven't seen much of him but when Courtois was injured in February, he came in and gifted 2 goals to Almeria who beat Athletico 2:0. Courtois is an incredible keeper and will be the world's best for years. I'd already put him up there with Neuer and above Cech. To have him missing in such crucial games will be a massive blow to their defence.

[DomDom1984]

Keepers have off nights. Atletico signed him off the back of a terrific spell at Deportivo. He didn't get shit overnight.

Of course, it's looking like it won't matter anyways. UEFA seem to have taken the stance of "f**k this".

[Wooderson]

Anyone else get a sinking feeling that Chelsea are in the driving seat for this competition?

[eFestivals]

I see Cardiff is still full of fruitcakes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26984963

[Gnomicide]

Anyone else get a sinking feeling that Chelsea are in the driving seat for this competition?

[zahidf]

Anyone else get a sinking feeling that Chelsea are in the driving seat for this competition?

[ThomThomDrum]

I think they have a comparatively better draw and route to win. Also, even if the Athletico keeper is going to play, he will be slightly more tentative than he may of otherwise been against a different team. So i think they have the better time of it.

[pink_triangle]

I think people may be underestimating Athletico Madrid because they don't have much of a reputation at champions league level. They are narrowly ahead of both Real Madrid and Barcelona because they are a very good team. I see them as marginal favourites against Chelsea.

As for the other semi final my gut instinct is Bayern should win. However I don't know if Bayern winning the league so early will make them fresher or less sharp.

[eFestivals]

Who cares about Europe? There's two massive things this weekend...

Firstly there's Liverpool/City, which I hope will be a crackin' game.

And secondly, every game kicks off 7 minutes late this weekend. Remember the 96.

[zahidf]

Who cares about Europe? There's two massive things this weekend...

Firstly there's Liverpool/City, which I hope will be a crackin' game.

And secondly, every game kicks off 7 minutes late this weekend. Remember the 96.

[eFestivals]

Aguero is back in the line up.

ahhh, wondered if he was fit again. Should definitely be some goals then.

[pink_triangle]

Don't forget the FA cup!

I reckon Arsenal and Sheffield will win their respective games.

Liverpool/Man City, i think Man City will nick it 4-3, or some other silly score. Aguero is back in the line up.

[eFestivals]

Everyone is bigging up the Liverpool v city match as a big game which will deliver. For the sake of being different, I will predict a bore draw.

lol, you're probably right.

But it was a terrific game back in the December that definitely delivered, and as Liverpool have improved since then and with Aguero making the match (he was injured for the previous) it stands a chance of being even better.

You can be sure that there won't be as high hopes when Jose parks the bus.

[ThomThomDrum]

Really hope Aguero is feeling rusty! What are the chances but? He is feckin class. Of course he gets back for the Pool game. Hope its a top game and not won because of a silly mistake. Id say the atmosphere at Anfield will be pretty special, unless all the tickets are bought up by the prawn sandwich brigade! http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/internet-touts-selling-tickets-liverpool-6941141

I will just leave this here too..................disturbing!

[TheGayTent]

Who cares about Europe? There's two massive things this weekend...

Firstly there's Liverpool/City, which I hope will be a crackin' game.

And secondly, every game kicks off 7 minutes late this weekend. Remember the 96.

[eFestivals]

Why? What's so special about the 96?

But for lucky chance it could have been you.

[thetime]

For a team not under pressure, Rodgers talks a lot of not being under pressure.

His words are starting to put his team under pressure, a Rafa moment...

He should just keep quiet.

[thetime]

I really can't fathom out why every game is starting at 3.07.

Seems to be a PR exercise to me.

Liverpool and Everton fair enough, have a minute silence maybe but changing kick of times reeks of publicity.

Edited April 12, 2014 by thetime

[pink_triangle]

I really can't fathom out why every game is starting at 3.07.

Seems to be a PR exercise to me.

Liverpool and Everton fair enough, have a minute silence maybe but changing kick of times reeks of publicity.

[pink_triangle]

For a team not under pressure, Rodgers talks a lot of not being under pressure.

His words are starting to put his team under pressure, a Rafa moment...

He should just keep quiet.

[TheGayTent]

But for lucky chance it could have been you.