UEFA Champions League 2012 Thread

[vittoleon]

Eeuhm no offense but you are very wrong here. Milan and Malaga got trough because Zenit was horrible and Anderlecht doesnt have a budget (and missed some key goals to actually go trough). They both dont stand a chance. Valencia is a good team but clearly proven in primera division that they cant deal with Barca Real. Shaktar Dominated both Chelsea and Juventus in the games they played (except last when they were already sure of qualification) they just werent lucky on the scoring. You'll see next game how solid they are. (100% sure they're getting barca or something now: p). I think PSG will get the same thing as Man city when they face actual top teams. I doubt they can be a solid topteam with that many purchases . Maybe next year. Honestly cant give an opinion about Man U, havent really watched a single one of their games. Cant tell much of their group since it didnt have a single top team. (Galatasaray played pretty good but they should never be a threat to Man U)

[Adi]

Spot on Jason.  Well said on all points.  Germany teams are under-rated.

Dortmund and Bayern are two of the top teams in Europe right now.  Only Barca is clearly ahead of them, but Bayern to me is tied for 2nd best with Real although I'd give the edge to Bayern after our signings this summer.

[redsforlife]

Spot on Jason.  Well said on all points.  Germany teams are under-rated.

Dortmund and Bayern are two of the top teams in Europe right now.  Only Barca is clearly ahead of them, but Bayern to me is tied for 2nd best with Real although I'd give the edge to Bayern after our signings this summer.

In the KO rounds I have Real ahead of the German teams, because of the Mourinho factor. He almost always manages to get it right. I really want PSG to perform well. They are getting overlooked alot, because this is the first time they've been at this stage in a long time. If they can gel, they could be for real. They have so much talent it will only be a few years before we all agree they can win the Champions League.

[vittoleon]

I think they can win CL next year. Dnno this year. And I aggree. Mourinho isnt something you can overlook. By far best tactical coach in the world. Soo much depends on the next round picking.

[Emil Nissen]

hmm i really dont want PSG to do good, i think football is becoming more and more about the money...psg should invest more in youth academys and stuff like that

[Adi]

Additional Champions League match-ups which don't have their game threads.

Celtic
vs.
Juventus

Shakhtar Donetsk
vs.
Borussia Dortmund

FC Porto
vs.
Malaga

Galatasaray
vs.
Schalke

[Adi]

If the English teams don't advance past the first knock-out group AND the German teams do well, Germany could overtake England in the European coefficients!

Germany has been on a maddening rise in Europe!  Overtook Italy for the 4th Champions League spot and now trying to be the second strongest performing nation in Europe!

 

[Adi]

[Adi]

Rehearsal draw on screenshot (posted on Redcafe at 11.10, 20 minutes from the start of real draw).  This was to make sure everything was working correctly.

The rehearsal draw was identical to the real draw.

[redsforlife]

That rehearsal draw thing smells fishy.

I would laugh my arse off if Germany overtook England in UEFA Coefficients. I know too many arrogant English that are shitting themselves that La Liga is definitely superior at the moment. I personally think the Bundesliga is currently better, but I have to respect the current UEFA Coefficients. If the Bundesliga overtakes them, then it's just a fact the Bundesliga is better. Head to head Premier League vs Bundesliga is definitely Bundesliga at the moment.

[vittoleon]

K my calls.

Galatasaray (very close)
Real madrid (Mourinho effect)
Barca
Sick match shaktar against dortmund :s
Bayern
Porto
Juve
Valencia (close again)


THis is without any actual thinking. will probably repost when I place my bets.

[Emil Nissen]

milan will take barca down!! about the draws, Platini and UEFA are cocksuckers, they fixed it