UEFA Champions League (Part 2)

[peterroberts]

I wonder how his red card one went.

[Notasuperfan]

@Arminius

If this was a Klopp team, I’d be excited for the Anfield leg to see what a furious gegenpress to start off would achieve.

but this is a Slot team now lol…

[Notasuperfan]

@rupzzz

No, not a huge drop off. They do play in a much less competitive league, with a squad that is significantly better than their opponents, but I was intrigued enough to check it out.

At this point last season, the top 3 were;

1. PSG - P 23, W 18, D 5, L 0, 59 Pts
2. Marseille - P 23, W 14, D4, L 5, 46 Pts (13 points behind)
3. Nice - P 23, W 12, D 7, L 4, 43 Pts

Right now;

1. PSG - P 23, W 17, D 3, L 3, 54 Pts (so 7 points less than 24/25)
2. Lens - P 23, W 17, D 1, L 5, 52 Pts (2 points behind)
3. Lyon - P 23, W 14, D 3, L 6, 45 Pts

So the league isn’t cut and dry for them this season - they can’t take their eye off it like last season. They are down compared to last season.

In the CL group stage this season, PSG ended on 14 points. Last season 13, so not much difference. They won the Coupe de France last season, but got knocked out this season at the round of 32.

and how about us???

[rupzzz]

We’ve already ascertained that we have had a huge drop off…

[FGred]

We might lose two English clubs with that draw or even 3 if Barca,Real Madrid and PSG win their ties.

[peterroberts]

If Chelsea can do a number on Paris (second leg at Stamford Bridge) there’s a chance we could make the final. Assuming of course that we rediscover how to play football in the meantime.

[CanuckoLFC]

Hmmm, we are looking past the next (CL) match and so far down the line already? Galatasaray is no cakewalk. Our historical records against them were not exactly stellar.

[Zoran]

I think we’ll beat Galatasaray, but then whatever happens next… who knows. I don’t see us going far, regardless which part of the draw we would be.

I don’t think PSG have reached a level they wanted to reach yet. A short squad, it’s just like they can’t get their best XI on the pitch often enough this season.

I absolutely hate this draw in advance, it’s like people do more calculating than actually just enjoying every game and every step, like a good meal.

[SBYM]

Foot…

Ball…?

[peterroberts]

Ball

In

Net

[Basankayis]

@peterroberts

Ball

In

Net

Don’t they have to learn to pass it first?

[oracular_spectacular]

You’re both spot on in that games are not won on diagrams and the draw we got might play to our teams strengths.

If we were on the other side of the draw, I wouldn’t enjoy watching 2 legs against AM, probably Barcelona and then Arsenal or experiencing the mighty 8000 capacity Aspmyra Stadion

On the other hand, if we are destined to reach the semis, then 3 of these teams will have already been eliminated.

[mattyhurst]

Liverpool V Atalanta

[JohnnyTheGerman]

Arsenal with my favourite German international Kai Havertz wins the English championship and Liverpool FC do win the CL

[Nobluff]

About 30+ CL on the silver side, and 5 on the blue side of the draw (All belonging to one team).

[mackie]

@sandsoftime

I wonder if there is a chance we get this guy :0)

Never forget that in 2023, just before the Champions League final, referee Szymon Marciniak was caught on camera practicing his yellow card technique in front of the mirror before kick-off

Cocaine all over the bathroom.

[Magnus]

Jokes aside and I agree it is funny, I would do the same if it was a Champions League Final and without cocaine . I am quite sure a hell of a lot of refeeres does this in private. Most people in positions of authority would like to also appear authoritative, after all

I don’t think it silly at all But it’s amusing for sure !

[Livvy]

James Pearce

[mattyhurst]

Where will TNT put the mics?

[RedWhippet]

@mattyhurst

Where will TNT put the mics?

Hopefully next to a selection of sweary Scousers.