Re: Champions League 2013/2014 discussion

by cyberman Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:59 pm

Becaus they're not up to much.
We faced Bilbao in the Europa leg ffs, we couldn't give two shits about it. Are they better than Madrid who couldn't create a chance v us over two legs until nani was sent off?
Alright then

by VanDeezNuts Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:01 pm

manu looked like they gave 2 shits when they were getting spanked by bilbao tbh.

by Lupi Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:04 pm

Milan is the same group as barca again Razz

and Juve with Madrid hmm

napoli with arsenal and bvb

by cyberman Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:05 pm

No we didn't. We actually played worse v Ajax in the previous round. But utd were beat so obviously we gave 100% and were outplayed by the superior technical gods from spain.
Barca struggled in the two games v Celtic last year. Should they fear Kilmarnock now?

by Doc Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:08 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
cyberman wrote:Piss easy for utd. Did I miss the big awakening for sociadad? When did they become a powerhouse? When the 2nd seeds have sold their best players, it's an easy group. It's easy because the other three are on the same level and will take points off each other. It'll be hard to keep up. Done and dusted. Oh and arsenal lolz
Sociedad are fifty times better than the Bilbao you faced. be prepared for a rude awakening

I don't know about fifty times better but I'm sure Utd would be very wary of not underestimating such a side as La Real.

by VanDeezNuts Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:11 pm

well if barca play the same way they did against celtic last year then.. ya they should be worried.

by S Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:12 pm

S wrote:Arsenal
PSG
Dortmund
Napoli

http://www.goallegacy.net/t32440p36-champions-and-europa-league-groups-stage-draw-2013-14?highlight=champions+league

Wow i was this close in getting the group right.Still one French team for another.Close enough :coffee:

by M99 Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:13 pm

IMO Arsenal will get through but will have a lot of difficulty doing so.

by S Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:20 pm

The Juve-Madrid games are back to back.One on 23rd October and the other on 5th November.Real play home first.

by Helmer Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:29 pm

Rebaño Sagrado wrote:
HEIL MEIN REDS wrote:I am really surprised that people are even considering that Socieded can make through, never saw them.
Btw, everyone will be surprised how good Hyypiä is doing with everkussen team
Well if you had seen them before you would know why people are considering sociedad making out of the groups.

One of the most dangerous sides in the world when on the counter.

I am looking forward to see them playing :coffee:

by Ciprian Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:30 pm

After Mourinho signed with Chelsea, he said:
"Europa League is like that: First, you win it. Why win it? You won it because you lost the second place in the group stages of UCL. The second reason: In UCL, you are not playing with teams like Steaua Bucharest."
Laughing

by Art Morte Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:38 pm

Ciprian wrote:After Mourinho signed with Chelsea, he said:
"Europa League is like that: First, you win it. Why win it? You won it because you lost the second place in the group stages of UCL. The second reason: In UCL, you are not playing with teams like Steaua Bucharest."

looool

by The_Badger Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:42 pm

Suarez99 wrote:English media talking like Man U have an easy group saying Sociedad & Bayer "arnt up to much"

It begins

They're not really in the same realm as Man Utd. Your problem is the club, not what they're saying.

by 3lite Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:45 pm

Damn BVB are always in the Group of Death.

by The_Badger Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:47 pm

3lite wrote:Damn BVB are always in the Group of Death.

Makes for some quality games though!

by S Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:48 pm

I can see the scene getting pretty ugly here at the time of the Juve-Madrid games.I really am thinking about taking a backseat.Let the quarrelers quarrel :coffee:

by Zealous Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:56 pm

I mostly want Madrid to beat Juve so I can make fun of Surag tbh

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:58 pm

cyberman wrote:Becaus they're not up to much.
We faced Bilbao in the Europa leg ffs, we couldn't give two shits about it. Are they better than Madrid who couldn't create a chance v us over two legs until nani was sent off?
Alright then

if you think its you who will counter Sociedad then you really don't know anything about them. They will let you keep the ball and hit you on the counter

by Hawky Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:00 pm

I will laugh hard if Man City don't get to the KO stages this year.

Man Utd and Arsenal have the toughest draws and those two groups will be the most fun to watch, along with the Porto - Atletico Madrid - Zenit group.

by The_Badger Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:02 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
cyberman wrote:Becaus they're not up to much.
We faced Bilbao in the Europa leg ffs, we couldn't give two shits about it. Are they better than Madrid who couldn't create a chance v us over two legs until nani was sent off?
Alright then
if you think its you who will counter Sociedad then you really don't know anything about them. They will let you keep the ball and hit you on the counter

Let's be honest; Sociedad massively overachieved last season and coupled with the implosion at Valencia they qualified for the CL.

They've lost arguably their greatest asset and brought in Granero and some Swiss lad.

They'll not qualify for the CL this season and they'll not get out of that group.

by Doc Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:05 pm

Pardo, Prieto and Martinez are also their greatest asset as well. Not to mention Vela. Asier was a key player but the side itself is still potent. Not enough to make it to the R16 I'm afraid...

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:05 pm

Zealous wrote:I mostly want Madrid to beat Juve so I can make fun of Surag tbh

Spoiler:

by Adit Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:08 pm

Its about time ffs.

Arsenal and Manu have some serious tricky group. I think Manu group is really strong that any one can finish any where. BVB, Napoli and Arsenal will make the most interesting group this time around.

The B group winners most probably will be between Juve and Real...who ever winning the head to head imo.

Atletico madrid has strong chance of qualifying as well since the group is wide open for any one to take.

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:13 pm

The_Badger wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote:
cyberman wrote:Becaus they're not up to much.
We faced Bilbao in the Europa leg ffs, we couldn't give two shits about it. Are they better than Madrid who couldn't create a chance v us over two legs until nani was sent off?
Alright then
if you think its you who will counter Sociedad then you really don't know anything about them. They will let you keep the ball and hit you on the counter
Let's be honest; Sociedad massively overachieved last season and coupled with the implosion at Valencia they qualified for the CL.

They've lost arguably their greatest asset and brought in Granero and some Swiss lad.

They'll not qualify for the CL this season and they'll not get out of that group.

overachieved?? you do know they were unbeaten for a longer stretch than barca/real last season???

Illaramendi might have left but Granero wasn't signed to replace him. they already have the replacement. Granero is just there for depth

they didn't need many players, just a winger and some depth in defence and midfield.

by rwo power Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:14 pm

The_Badger wrote:They've lost arguably their greatest asset and brought in Granero and some Swiss lad.

TBF, "that Swiss lad" isn't half bad and knows how to score goals.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:15 pm

Adit wrote:Its about time ffs.

Arsenal and Manu have some serious tricky group. I think Manu group is really strong that any one can finish any where. BVB, Napoli and Arsenal will make the most interesting group this time around.

The B group winners most probably will be between Juve and Real...who ever winning the head to head imo.

Atletico madrid has strong chance of qualifying as well since the group is wide open for any one to take.

It really isn't..... Zenit are meh and Porto are rebuilding again. Atletico really should walk that group with ease.

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