Re: Champions League last 16 draw discussion

by BarrileteCosmico Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:17 am

What were Bayern playing for? They already won the group, that game was essentially a friendly for them. Wouldn't read too much into it.

City play too open to win the CL.

by Motogp69 Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:20 am

RealGunner wrote:I won't mind Madrid. Rather them than Bayern or Barca

Bale to do the job on Arsenal in a different kit. Would be fun to watch.

by free_cat Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:03 am

http://resources.sport-fm.gr/supersportFM/images/news/13/12/12/120630.png

A Germany - England fight in 1/16 is very likely.

by REWB Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:06 am

lol i bet arsenal get bayern or barca.

by Sri Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:57 am

REWB wrote:lol i bet arsenal get bayern or barca.

.....again. Thumbs up

by halamadrid2 Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:57 am

khaled thinking Barca can beat Atleti rofl

Only way Atleti will go out of the competition is on away goals like 0-0 and getting 1-1 at home

I'd love to get Schalke. Ronaldo to stat padd his way into the most goals in history in CL Proud

I really don't mind who we get tbh. Just like to avoid Bayern and Atleti for as long as possible. City will be tricky but they won't play two strikers in big games in cl I don't think, so we can avoid playing against negrito who has a personal vendetta against us lol. Also both Kolarov and Clichy are crap and Nasri and Silva don't track back enough. I see that side being the one we get our way on.

Arsenal will be hard as well but they will be looking to hold on to the ball which works in our favour I think

Arsenal should pray to get barca honestly. for all their offensive power they are still very bad defensively. Ozil spraying those balls to Theo Walcott Proud

Alba and Marcherano won't know what hit them

by rwo power Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:24 am

People should keep in mind that the Last16 will be played in February / March 2014, by which both Schalke and Dortmund should have most of the missing players back from their injuries. The (at times) dismal showings of the Revierclubs were mainly due to too many players missing.

So Dortmund lacked Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gündogan, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Lukas Piszczek and several others for various of the matches, while Schalke had to do without Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Kyriakos Papadopoulus, Marco Höger, Dennis Aogo, Chinedu Obasi and several others for quite some games, too.

By the CL Last 16, you can expect most of them (except Neven Subotic, Marco Höger, and Dennis Aogo) to be fit again, which means both Schalke and Dortmund will be considerably stronger then.

BTW, this is also true for Bayern, where Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger are expected to return by January.

by Casciavit Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:39 am

Atletico must be the best team in the world based on the way Hala hypes them up

Watch them get knocked out in the next round Laughing

by Helmer Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:08 pm

The problem with Levekusen is, they will be shitting in their pants as soon as they will hear about the fixture. I am really looking forward to see whether Hyppiä will manage to put even a considerably good performance against group toppers.

Schalke can always surprise, except they face teams like Barca, Madrid, .... that whatever league. They will also buy some decent player in Jan window I think.

Dortmund and bayern are capable of beating any side they face.

by Lex Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:10 pm

BarrileteCosmico wrote:What were Bayern playing for? They already won the group, that game was essentially a friendly for them. Wouldn't read too much into it

My God, they have you spouting this utter twaddle now too

by halamadrid2 Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:46 pm

Casciavit wrote:Atletico must be the best team in the world based on the way Hala hypes them up

Watch them get knocked out in the next round

Dat jinx when Milan get them and pack their bags to go home Proud

by jibers Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:57 pm

Well atletico are the second best spanish team after Barcelona.

by Adit Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:14 pm

Atletico is what Mourinho want chelsea to become. Very disciplined team that defends and counters like a machine.

Real need to avoid both City and Arsenal and the shittiest road the better..like Manu 10-11 road to final.Hope we get zenit,Leverkusen and shalke in next three rounds.

by Le Samourai Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:18 pm

For once the schedule is not going to screw us in May, so I'm hoping for the easiest ride imaginable until then. If we make it there, it's inevitable you play a good team....but for now Olympiacos...

by Collblanc Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:48 pm

jibers wrote:Well atletico are the second best spanish team after Barcelona with a fit messi

by McAgger Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:34 pm

Dortmund vs City
Bayern vs Arsenal
Man Utd vs Schalke
Chelsea vs Leverkusen

Premface vs Bundeslegacy

I'm calling it :coffee:

by halamadrid2 Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:03 pm

jibers wrote:Well atletico are the second best spanish team after Barcelona.

They have as many points as Barca and might leapfrog them this weekend

Atleti the pride of spain Proud

by Helmer Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:05 pm

McAgger wrote:Dortmund vs City
Bayern vs Arsenal
Man Utd vs Schalke
Chelsea vs Leverkusen

Premface vs Bundeslegacy

I'm calling it

that BL obsession Proud

by Khaled Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:14 pm

rwo power wrote:People should keep in mind that the Last16 will be played in February / March 2014, by which both Schalke and Dortmund should have most of the missing players back from their injuries. The (at times) dismal showings of the Revierclubs were mainly due to too many players missing.

So Dortmund lacked Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gündogan, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Lukas Piszczek and several others for various of the matches, while Schalke had to do without Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Kyriakos Papadopoulus, Marco Höger, Dennis Aogo, Chinedu Obasi and several others for quite some games, too.

By the CL Last 16, you can expect most of them (except Neven Subotic, Marco Höger, and Dennis Aogo) to be fit again, which means both Schalke and Dortmund will be considerably stronger then.

BTW, this is also true for Bayern, where Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger are expected to return by January.

Barcelona with Valdes and Messi back in January Very Happy

by Khaled Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:15 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
jibers wrote:Well atletico are the second best spanish team after Barcelona.

They have as many points as Barca and might leapfrog them this weekend

Atleti the pride of spain

I'll wait and reply to your posts in May Laughing

by halamadrid2 Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:33 pm

Khaled wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote:
jibers wrote:Well atletico are the second best spanish team after Barcelona.

They have as many points as Barca and might leapfrog them this weekend

Atleti the pride of spain

I'll wait and reply to your posts in May

When Barca finish third and only win the Copa scratch

Villarreal will beat you on Sunday, you just wait and see then Tito or Tata or whatever his name is will rush Messi back from his injury and will aggrivate it resulting in him being out till next season. The bitch fight that will ensue between AFF and Barca will be more entertaining than expendables. I have the whole scenario in my head Laughing

by jibers Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:53 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
Khaled wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote:

They have as many points as Barca and might leapfrog them this weekend

Atleti the pride of spain

I'll wait and reply to your posts in May

When Barca finish third and only win the Copa

Villarreal will beat you on Sunday, you just wait and see then Tito or Tata or whatever his name is will rush Messi back from his injury and will aggrivate it resulting in him being out till next season. The bitch fight that will ensue between AFF and Barca will be more entertaining than expendables. I have the whole scenario in my head

I'll tell you what will happen. Neymar will become Barcelonas new saviour and lead them to la liga. Start of next season

Mess: I am sad at Catalonia...

Messi will push for a transfer and be sold to either City or PSG