Champions League thread

[jmurphyc]

Interesting draw. A Man Utd/Roma - Barcelona semi final would be very interesting, as will the Arsenal - Liverpool game be.

[OwlsFan]

Man U vs Roma the most interesting of those.

[shanman2]

It's a clear path to the final for the love of my life FC Barcelona. We don't have the most clever record in Germany but I think we will be too strong for Shalke. United or Roma, I think Roma could beat United this time around fingers crossed!!! Based on the proformance in Madrid anyway.
Arsenal to beat Liverpool and Chelsea to beat Arsenal. Is there any point in considering Fenerbahce...

[jebus]

I'm still hoping for that Arsenal - Barcelona final. I think Arsenal will be able to get by Liverpool and Avram Grant's Chelsea, and I personally think Roma will put United out. Chelsea, as always, are lucky in the draw

[shanman2]

I'm still hoping for that Arsenal - Barcelona final. I think Arsenal will be able to get by Liverpool and Avram Grant's Chelsea, and I personally think Roma will put United out. Chelsea, as always, are lucky in the draw

I'd love that final but I can't see it happening. Just as long as Liverpool get knocked out by Arsenal I'll be happy. I just think Chelsea are too physically strong for Arsenal. With Terry and Carvalho back together they look alot more assured.
Roma bruised (Italian & their own) pride should I say anymore.
Barca for 4-0 aggregate win.

[jebus]

Ooh if we're calling aggregate scores I'd say it will go,

Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
United 2-2 Roma (AG for Roma)
Chelsea 4-0 Fenerbahce
Barca 4-1 Schalke

[gustavo]

1 Arsenal v Liverpool
2 AS Roma v Man Utd
3 Schalke 04 v FC Barcelona
4 Fenerbahce v Chelsea

Champions League semi-final draw:
1 Liverpool v Chelsea
2 Barcelona v Man Utd

Chelsea v Barcelona

[DaveyCakes]

The Schalke v Fenerbahce final is still on..

[Marked Man]

Beginning to think it might be Utd's year. Excellent performance last night, while playing well within themselves.

[sligo23]

It's a clear path to the final for the love of my life FC Barcelona. We don't have the most clever record in Germany but I think we will be too strong for Shalke. United or Roma, I think Roma could beat United this time around fingers crossed!!! Based on the proformance in Madrid anyway.
Arsenal to beat Liverpool and Chelsea to beat Arsenal. Is there any point in considering Fenerbahce...

yes

[DmanDmythDledge]

I think Roma are one of the best teams in the world to watch so bring it on.

I was expecting good stuff from them, you let me down EB. Created a couple of half chance, but seemed generally to be clueless going forward. Rio Ferdinand has to be the best centre back in Europe at the moment, brilliant again last night.

Can't wait for Man Utd vs Barca- should be an amazing game.

Surprised so many people didn't give Fenerbache a chance- they've won all their games at home in the CL this season, beating Inter and Sevilla. Haven't lost at home in a good few years either.

[jmurphyc]

I had a good feeling Fener would win the home game. It'll be an interesting second leg. I agree about Ferdinand being the best centre back in Europe at the moment (or at least close to it). He does the simple things really well. One thing I hate is the way Italian teams just lose hope and give up after going a few goals down. Roma did it last year as well pretty much.

[cheifo]

Arseanl just dont have the squad to cope with injuries.Rosickys hamstring injury is neverending and if Van Parsie combed himself he would end up with a hairline fracture.Sagna and Eduardo also big losses.United success could hinge on whether the excellant Vidic gets the all clear in tomorrows scan.Barca look shakey.

[shakermaker1982]

Can anyone explain to me how Gerrard got MOM last night (in most papers this morning)? Fingers crossed for Fenerbache would love to see em progress.

[Donegalred]

I thought he had a decent game...who else would you have giving it to.? Gallas had a great game, as did fabregas but gerrard was instrumental in getting a result for liverpool

[shakermaker1982]

I thought he had a decent game...who else would you have giving it to.? Gallas had a great game, as did fabregas but gerrard was instrumental in getting a result for liverpool

Fabregas, Gallas, Flamini and Adebayor were all more impressive IMO than 'Stevie G'. Other than his assist he didn't do much - not a MOM performance that is for sure.

[shakermaker1982]

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/20...atterns_f.html

ignoring Richard William's article creaming himself over Gerrard as per the norm.....I'm pleased to see most fans agree with me on Gerrard's performance.

[cheifo]

Dirk Kuyt was Liverpools most effective player (altough it was a clear penalty) just ahead of Mascerhano.
His work rate and defensive work surprised me.Gerard was anonaymous.As pointed out he set up goal but then disappeared.

[eirebhoy]

I was expecting good stuff from them, you let me down EB. Created a couple of half chance, but seemed generally to be clueless going forward.

Maybe we look for different things in a game so. I thought they passed it exceptionally. Their movement is class. A bit like Arsenal of last season, just couldn't score. Fantastic team to watch though imo.

[shanman2]

Dirk Kuyt was Liverpools most effective player (altough it was a clear penalty) just ahead of Mascerhano.
His work rate and defensive work surprised me.Gerard was anonaymous.As pointed out he set up goal but then disappeared.

Mascherano was excellent as was Kuyt. Kuyt gets through some amount of work fair play to him. He may not be my cup of tea but he does a job.
Just a word on Liverpool, to say they frustrate me would be an understatement. They went to Arsenal last night and had about as much interest in playing football as I do in Golf.
If Gerrard and Torres are "two of the best in Europe" as their fans often proclaim why don't they try play football rather than constantly trying to contain the opposition. I'm of the opinion that they can play only Benitez won't let them.