The European football thread

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-20-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

I can see the reasoning. I think their attack is just way too much for Milan to handle in the end. I'd say it will be a great tournament either way. Real and Bayern have been in pretty good form as of late, I wouldn't put it past either to steamroll Barca.

Milan have been in good form too, think they've only lost 3 times in the last 20 games and have won their last 6 at home inc. a win against Juve.

They could very well get pasted, but they will be up for this, I think they'll be able to stop Barca scoring for the first half hour.

I don't think Madrid would be able to beat them over two legs either. Could see Bayern beating them though as well as Dortmund. Of the teams left in I would like United to win the tournament but they would need Barca to get knocked out, wouldn't fancy them in the final against Barca again. They've been incredibly unlucky to make the final twice recently and come up against these twats both times. Then the years they don't get to the final you had Inter, Bayern and Chelsea there.

This year's competition has been great though so far, the resurgence of the big clubs like Dortmund and Juve is great. I think only Arsenal's tie looks like it's over now, most could still go either way.

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Baca will dominate I feel. Win by two goals at least.

Could well be the end result but I don't know if it's going to be as comfortable for Barca as it looks on paper, there's been no real shocks yet either. They've been beaten away in Europe already. I'm hoping anyway.

Abbiati; Abate, Zapata, Mexes, Constant; Montolivo, Ambrosini, Muntari; Boateng, Pazzini, El Shaarawy.

Valdes, Dani Alves, Pique, Puyol, Jordi Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Fabregas, Pedro, Messi, Iniesta

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-20-2013, 12:59 PM

Messi's touch is unreal at times.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-20-2013, 02:00 PM

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-20-2013, 02:25 PM

Well that is just glorious and wasn't in the script.

FRED HALE SR. · 02-20-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

Well that is just glorious and wasn't in the script.

WTF is going on with Barca.

**Goofle** · 02-20-2013, 02:43 PM

I was right it seems.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-20-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

WTF is going on with Barca.

No plan B, they don't seem to have a ready-made gameplan to deal with these defensive tactics, surprising when you consider their track record against defensive teams in Europe and that they'll know they'll face these tactics in the knockouts.

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

I was right it seems.

Right scoreline, wrong result.

Italians are the original bus parkers.

FRED HALE SR. · 02-20-2013, 02:55 PM

[QUOTE=Fluffy Kittens;1288600]No plan B, they don't seem to have a ready-made gameplan to deal with these defensive tactics, surprising when you consider their track record against defensive teams in Europe and that they'll know they'll face these tactics in the knockouts.

Wide open for sure now. I guess i'd be rooting for Bayern now, I like Robben.

Shaolin · 02-23-2013, 07:29 PM

Ronaldo is the lone wolf he has to create most of his goals on his own.

Messi plays with a team who has the top system in assisting, and the wonder twins Iniesta and Xavi will drive people crazy.

Too me its not clear on whos better......I view it like basketball, Ronaldo does the more difficult goals often (shoots 3's) while Messi has a lot of easy layups.

Insane Guest · 02-26-2013, 02:56 AM

What's this I hear about Lampard going to LA Galaxy and Neymar to Barcelona? For the sake of Barça I want him no where near, one of the most overrated players right now, he still has a long way to go, would be a worse signing than Song.

Bayern is taking home the cups though, they are at the top of their game, just one of the many reasons I think German football is the best.

I was going to post this in the GIF thread but what the hell...
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FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	[QUOTE=Fluffy Kittens;1288600]No plan B, they don't seem to have a ready-made gameplan to deal with these defensive tactics, surprising when you consider their track record against defensive teams in Europe and that they'll know they'll face these tactics in the knockouts. Wide open for sure now. I guess i'd be rooting for Bayern now, I like Robben.

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Shaolin Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 24	Ronaldo is the lone wolf he has to create most of his goals on his own. Messi plays with a team who has the top system in assisting, and the wonder twins Iniesta and Xavi will drive people crazy. Too me its not clear on whos better......I view it like basketball, Ronaldo does the more difficult goals often (shoots 3's) while Messi has a lot of easy layups.

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Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	What's this I hear about Lampard going to LA Galaxy and Neymar to Barcelona? For the sake of Barça I want him no where near, one of the most overrated players right now, he still has a long way to go, would be a worse signing than Song. Bayern is taking home the cups though, they are at the top of their game, just one of the many reasons I think German football is the best. I was going to post this in the GIF thread but what the hell... Moderator cut: image removed