Capable yes, but he isn't tested and it's his first season in the CL. So it's highly unlike he'll get past the next round.

My favourite 2 players, Lahm and Neuer, combined for Arsenal's goal.

Oh wow, I completely forgot there were CL games yesterday...

Fair play to United. Lack of confidence, 2-0 down, and came back.

Indeed. Let's just hope they knock out either Bayern or Madrid next.

Most even 3-0 I've ever seen, it was far from the vintage United performance I'm seeing branded about.

Disappointing, in a way. I expect Atletico, Dortmund and United to be easily defeated. Even PSG-Chelsea looks too much one-sided.

It seems fixed. Again a semi-final El Classico.

Just thinking about the draw and how this year could be the year of Real Madrid.

It's so frustrating to see this kind of stability with clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern (to an extent). One couldn't think the Madridista fans would allow Real to stay trophy-less for seasons. It's quite unthinkable - especially in the case of Real Madrid. Their history, ambition and hunger combined with the constant pressure of fans is mostly irritating; I liked the old Milan way, it was a more human approach. But now I realize the benefits of this pragmatic approach: the downfall Milan has with Galliani and Berlusconi would have never happened in Madrid - with this established marketing structure and fans-network - not even with the crisis of Italian football in general.

All 3 clubs throw more money around on bench players than most clubs do on starters though.

Bayern not so much (or at least on a different level and not constantly) - the others yes. But that's their way of ensuring a continuity in quality.

i just think that Man U might upset bayern or atleast I hope that... one of barca and madrid will go out at least...

I don't know, they've got a net spend of around £100m or so in the past 18 months.


Bayern have a history of being embarrassed by English clubs, so fingers crossed.

I think it's safe to say this time around the one to lose face will be United.

I actually think out of all of the 'big' teams Bayern is the one United could upset too. On the other hand it could be a capitulation, & to be fair it's Moyes so probably safer to bank on the latter.

Fixed or not, most wanted Bayern-Real final and now there's a good chance it will happen.

PSG - Chelsea seems like the most interesting and even clash (at least on paper). I Have a hunch the frogs will go through.


Not a good year for Dortmund:

(their line-up last year compared to those who available for Real).

Now that RvP is out with injury, it's even less likely. I think it's gonna be a blowout.

WTF?! Why?

Indeed. A tie I can truly enjoy. Having either Ibra, Cavani, Lavezzi et al in the SFs will make me just as happy as having Jose there.

Some are (obviously) sold, some are suspended and many injured. They have a nasty Milan-like injury crisis.

Good god, talk about shitty luck.

Madrid game is over.

PSG however im leaning towards them getting through. Cant stand the c2nt mourinhos face anymore.

Great goal from Pastore.

+1

haha same.

Really torn about the PSG-Chelsea tie. Would like Ibra to get a CL winners medal, same for Cavani and Lavezzi. But I not only do I like Mourinho, but the fact people get so upset about him for no reason makes him a double +.

I can't seem to find a frigging SopCast link for the Chelsea game tonight!

Madrid 2-0 down, nah they don't need Cristiano at all.

Ancelotti doing it again.

Oops...

Reus is awesome!

He'd be a great signing for us. Obviously Dortmund will ask €30 million for him.

Looks like the Chelsea game has gotten interesting as well.

I think he's worth it. I rate him more than Lewandoski, and he was worth ~37m.

EDIT: actually that was Gotze! Dunno how much Lewandoski went for.

Mkhitaryan (?) hits the post! But what a pass from Reus...

I'm listening to a Spanish radio and the fuckers are FLIPPING OUT!

Bah, Chelsea and Real go through. Now I only have Bayern, which is barcelonized as well.

Rafa calling Jose a failure in Europe after the first leg defeat.

How are you doing in the CL Mr Benitez?

Didn't think Chelsea could make it. Nice one, Jose.

Madrid have to thank Casillas and that's it.

I watched the last few minutes, was Ronaldo not a sub? If he was, why wasn't he bought on? Seems very risky (although a risk that worked).

Isn't he sort of injured?

Yeah, I think so.

My goodness. Carletto would be having flashbacks to Coruna.

But I heard both Dortmund goals were Madrid brainfarts.

Full credit to Chelsea though. Brilliant display.

They were, but Dortmund had some really good chances overall.

At 1-0 and around the time veratti was subbed i was thinking mourinho is doing it the italian way. Reminded me of the inzaghi goal against ajax ... when ba put it in, i had relapses of the sensation inzaghi gave at that time.

Well done to them.

Or Inzaghi's goal against Lyon...

Chelsea attacked like a pack of wolves, great display. also Cech's last minute save is worth mentioning as it decided who went through. it could easily have been PSG.

PSG are like Chelsea 5 years ago. their time will come with the right manager.

Also, Cavani is a but overrated. he's very very good but a great player shouldn't miss chances like he did. just look at Reus...