The European football thread

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

He reminds me of Little Richard.

lol now that you mention it I can see it too.



That's what I like to see, Messi

[Cuthbert]

Celtic could be going out as well, that'd be nice.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

I wish Arsenal and Leicester weren't doing so well. Hard to see others doing well while we're stuck playing in the Euro League.

[Cuthbert]

I've turned off now.

Celtic have equalised as well.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

Was a good game, even if I am upset with the outcome. Here's hoping they get thrashed in the knockout stage.

[Goofle]

Oezil >>>>>>>>>

[Cuthbert]

Has anybody been paying attention to the Bundesliga this season? It is currently topped by RasenBallsport Leipzig, a team founded and bankrolled by Red Bull. This is their first season as they got promoted last season. Here is the table:



This is an interesting read:

Why RB Leipzig*are the most hated club in Germany | Daily Mail Online

For the first time since 2009, East Germany has a club in the Bundesliga. It should be cause for celebration. A sign that, after two decades of awful management, East German football is on the up.

Very few people are celebrating. Why? The answer is simple: RB Leipzig, who earned promotion to the top flight just under two weeks ago, are the most hated club in Germany.

No club in Europe is more divisive than RB. Backed by energy drink producer Red Bull, they have clambered from the fifth division to the first in the space of just seven seasons.

For some, they are the consummate modern success story, a sleek outfit who could one day help to break Bayern Munich's dominance. For others, they are a betrayal of everything German football holds dear. Tradition, identity and, most importantly, the fans' ability to have a say in the way their club is run.

They have had four promotions in seven seasons. As far as I can see they have done it with no marks as well:



I haven't heard of any of these players. Unlike MC & Chelsea their buying doesn't look that bad. No Robinho type purchases but they paid over £12m for a teenager from Forest.

Lokomotive Leipzig must really hate them.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

I watch it here and there, mostly just for the big games (Dortmund managed to knock off Bayern yesterday, was great.) I can't say I've watched one of RB Leipzig's games this year, but I've heard a lot about that Werner kid, I believe he's already gained some interest from a few Premier sides.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

Alexis Sanchez is a bitch

Penalty!!! Alexis Sanchez fouled in the box after beautiful pass from Ozil

[Cuthbert]

Blatant dive. Noticed it in real-time