UCL QF: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich

imagine danilo at cb actually working out. it would an ultimate show of defiance by zidane to the football gods..........that said, i don't want to see danilo anywhere near the center back spot

Real are big favorites now & Hummels is a huge loss. Boateng has poor heading abilities while Hummels is one of the best aerial CB's & would have been my candidate to mark Ramos with Martinez marking Ronaldo. I think now Martinez will mark Ramos (which is okay as Martinez is pretty good aerially too) but Boateng vs Ronaldo in aerial duels is going to be a freak show. Lewa will probably mark Benzema in set-pieces (I am mainly worried about headers with Real).

I would have taken Boateng vs Barca for his speed but Hummels' heading ability was to be critical vs Real ! Maybe if Ramos gets a yellow & Casemiro-Nacho is the pairing for the 2nd leg would Bayern have an advantage.

I think when it comes to headers there are quite a few RM players to fear on set pieces. There's Ronaldo, Bale, Casemiro and Ramos who are extremely good headers. I would've liked Pepe in there to add another one to that list. And in the 2nd half you have Morata too who is an extremely good header.

Though fear not, Bayern are guaranteed to score. Or will ZZ surprise us all and take out an attacker for a midfielder who am I kidding right

Actually, Lewandowski is a serious doubt now. Didn't train yesterday, broke off training after 20 minutes today.

Don't think he'll make it.

Won't watch. Easy win for us.

rooting for the Germans to knock out the reigning champions

Bayern-Juventus semi final would be my favourite scenario

Smh Perez bribing Lewandowski.

Madrid corrupted tentacles even reaches Munich.

Doc wrote:Madrid corrupted tentacles even reaches Munich.

M99 wrote:Smh Perez bribing Lewandowski.

Rummenige: "I know Florentino Perez to be a serious and trustworthy person. A handshake with him is like a signed contract. I have never had any negative experiences with him. We feel great respect towards one another, appreciate one another and are on first name terms."

https://www.tz.de/sport/fc-bayern/fc-bayern-muenchen-karl-heinz-rummenigge-zieht-vergleich-zu-real-madrid-8129209.html

I think Bayern is going to trounce Real.

Lewa's agent: Dortmund deliberately hurt Lewa before the CL game

So that's where the money went that should have gone to the ref in the Atleti game

Too close to call. Leaning towards Madrid though I like Ancellotti.

Lewa is 50/50, he is desperate to play & may take pain killers, Robben said in the press conference that they will do everything to get Lewa to play. Otherwise Muller will also be fine for a CHL game, he will switch positions & make a nuisance in this type of game, Hope Lewa can play 1 half atleast.

Neuer is fully fit though. Should be a really good match !

Considering Lewa's choking knocked Bayern out last year I wouldn't consider that a bad thing

I would've normally rooted for Bayern to win in this game but that would mean a nincompoop like Hans gets to rejoice so I am not so sure anymore

Although eradicating these two filthy el clasico teams before semis is great for the competition. Finally we would have something new to look forward to.

as much as I'd prefer to see Hans suffer, I'm thinking tonight will be a comprehensive victory for Bayern. 4-1 IMO.

Lewa out of the game

not sure if I will watch this game or the Leicester game.

had to google "nincompoop"

must say I'm impressed sugar

Mr Nick09 wrote:Lewa out of the game

rip

2-1 Madrid

Cruijf wrote:Considering Lewa's choking knocked Bayern out last year I wouldn't consider that a bad thing

I would gladly agree if not for Müller's even bigger choking.. *cough* penalty *cough*

Lewa is in the form of his life at the moment.
BVB players kicked and fouled him all game.
Hope they get run over by Monaco

This is Ancelotti coaching you, believe me, no choking will be done

Carlo doesn't want to take risks & Lewa will be fit for the 2nd leg. Muller will be fine & will give different tactical options but yea Lewa is in fantastic form.

I am still worried about the headers thing, Hummels was fantastic aerially & Lewa is also very good both in attacking & would have defended aerially.

Unique wrote:not sure if I will watch this game or the Leicester game.

think I will flick between this game and the Leicester game

I would certainly prefer Muller as a lone CF than Lewa. Need to ease my mind a little as Marcelo would be up against Robben and Nacho and Ramos would be our CB partnership.