2012-2013 Champions League Draw

[Shzm13]

It really is sad. He played because they wanted to rest others for the Chelsea game on Sunday.

Chicharito is getting buried like Berbatov was. I hope they move him. I would love to see him in La Liga. A team like Athletico, Malaga, Sevilla, or Valencia would be a good stop for him.

I'd be concerned if he weren't the team's 2nd best scorer and playing very well his last few opportunities. Sure, playing time has been reduced, but who's wouldn't with such big names ahead of him? United has no need for Falcao, they need midfielders. Even if they were to move him, I don't see it happening unless its in exchange for midfield help.

With the exception of two obvious teams, Spanish teams are too broke to pull off that move.

What a strange day--Real Madrid, Manchester City, AC Milan and Arsenal all lost.

Only surprised by these two losses. Wenger's got to go, not sure what City's problem is.

 

[Dr. Jones]

You think he is better than RVP or Rooney? I might rate Nani above him also. 3rd or 4th best scorer IMO. His problem is that he distribute as well as they do also.

Makes him a one trick pony IMO. A very good, premium striker, but a one trick pony.

 

[Shzm13]

I'm simply going off statistics, RVP has scored most, Hernandez behind him despite limited playing time. Nani is a winger, not a striker.

Back in Chivas, he had more freedom to shoot from outside the box. United uses him primarily as poacher because they have great wingers who excel in moving the ball in the box. I'd say his weakness is more dribbling/ball control/staying onsides than passing. He's actually pretty solid in link up play.

Different situations between CH and Berba. Hernandez beat Berbatov to be the starter. There were never multiple strikers in the mix of the quality of RVP, Kagawa, or Welbeck.

 

[Shzm13]

I'm simply going off statistics, RVP has scored most, Hernandez behind him despite limited playing time. Nani is a winger, not a striker.

Back in Chivas, he had more freedom to shoot from outside the box. United uses him primarily as poacher because they have great wingers who excel in moving the ball in the box. I'd say his weakness is more dribbling/ball control/staying onsides than passing. He's actually pretty solid in link up play.

Different situations between CH and Berba. Hernandez beat Berbatov to be the starter. There were never multiple strikers in the mix of the quality of RVP, Kagawa, or Welbeck.

 

[Shzm13]

It really is sad. He played because they wanted to rest others for the Chelsea game on Sunday.

Chicharito is getting buried like Berbatov was.

3 goals, 2 game-winners in 1 week. The return of the living dead

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[Dr. Jones]

It was chaotic.... But he was off sides.

Good goal for a poacher though.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Another good week.

Juve most likely needs to beat Shaktar & Chelsea to advance.
Barca's loss was not surprising. Celtic has played very well and that scene was amazing.
Chelsea's last minute goal was crazy!
Dortmund should have won..... They are playing very well.
Man City is almost dead.

 

[Shzm13]

Another good week.

Juve most likely needs to beat Shaktar & Chelsea to advance.
Barca's loss was not surprising. Celtic has played very well and that scene was amazing.
Chelsea's last minute goal was crazy!
Dortmund should have won..... They are playing very well.
Man City is almost dead.

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Crazy game, Celtic were very opportunistic.

It was chaotic.... But he was off sides.
Good goal for a poacher though.

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Still think he's leaving?

 

[Mathew81]

Arsenal is through to the next round. Man City is out.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Mexes had the goal of the year in the AC Milan game today.

Dortmund looks strong.

 

[Shzm13]

Galatasaray v Schalke
Celtic v Juventus
Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Shakhtar v Borussia Dortmund
AC Milan v Barcelona
Real Madrid v Manchester United
Valencia v PSG
Porto v Malaga

Who ya got? Mine in bold.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I'll take what you have except PSG and Malaga

 

[BirdMan21]

Juve with a quick goal at Celtic....although Celtic is controlling the pace so far

 

[BirdMan21]

Pure domination.....3-0 Juve @ Celtic

 

[Chaplin]

Forza Juve!

 

[Shzm13]

Arsenal got worked, no surprise there. Milan will get a whoopin tomorrow.

I've got Gala over Schalke.

 

[Stout]

Arsenal got worked, no surprise there. Milan will get a whoopin tomorrow.

I've got Gala over Schalke.

Or not. Surprise result, to be sure.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Dude.... That Barcelona game today is why soccer is so amazing. I wish we could get more of this in the US.

Barca is up 3-0 and I am on the edge of my seat. I flipping love cup tie's.

 

[Chaplin]

After a horrid couple weeks, in one stroke Barca became the favorite to win the Champions League again.

That first goal from Messi was amazing. He was literally surrounded by 5 defenders when he shot it. Spectacular.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Bayern vs. Juventus
Barcelona vs. PSG
Malaga vs. Dortmund
Real Madrid vs. Galatasaray

Two really good pairings right there. Zlatan coming back to the Camp Nou should be fun to watch. And Juve v. Bayern will be a classic.

 

[slinslin]

And Juve v. Bayern will be a classic.

A classic ass-whopping so far.

 

[Dr. Jones]

A classic ass-whopping so far.

Really? Alaba's opening goal was a very lucky knuckler from 40 yards out.

Juve didn't do enough on offense though. They were very poor. I can see it going to extra time in Turin with their home defense though.

 

[slinslin]

Bayern not scoring at least 1 in regulation in Turin would be a sensation.

To be honest Juve is lucky it was only 2-0. Bayern should have scored at least 3.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Bayern not scoring at least 1 in regulation in Turin would be a sensation.

To be honest Juve is lucky it was only 2-0. Bayern should have scored at least 3.

Really? Juve has a top 5 back line in Europe IMO. At home they are very strong.

One thing is for sure though, if Bayern scores 1.... the tie is over.

 

[slinslin]

Bayern has failed to score just 1 time this entire season plus probably most of last season.

That Juve back line did not look too good vs Bayern as they were lucky to not get 4 in Munich.

In fact Bayern has the best defense in Europe this season.