Champions League Round of 16 (16th Feb - 17th Mar)

[Mb194dc]

How that foul by Azpi is not given is beyond me. It’s also a red card as there is no attempt to play the ball.

Not enough contact, barely touched him. Best not to give the ref a decision though... Mendy was getting the ball anyway so not sure why even moved arm across like that.

Good to see front 3 combine for the goal. Weve been missing that. Think if Werner and Havertz didn't have league goals harshly ruled out they'd both have kicked on even more already.

Difficult 45 mins still to go though.

 

[Hansi Fick]

There he is! Pavard into central defense, please.

 

[Offside]

Doesn’t look like it will be the strongest quarter finals in history.

 

[Withnail]

So you wouldn't have gone down? You wouldn't have wanted a penalty? That happens to your team and your not bothered it doesn't go to VAR? When you've seen some of the decisions this year? Why would he put his arm out? 0 attempt to play the ball, any contact is a foul, doesn't need to be a WWE clothesline.

Ok mate. My opinion is it would have been an extremely soft penalty and the player went down theatrically. I also don't believe any contact is a foul as it's still a contact sport. Let's leave it there.

 

[charlenefan]

I'm not liking the look of the quality in the CL this year.

Could definitely see Liverpool managing to get to the final. They are due a hard draw though so hopefully they get one.

yep Bayern are the only side who stand between an English side winning it this year

 

[always_hoping]

I love the change in tactics already from Tuchel. Going from Lampard’s ultra cautious style to this constant pressing and countering. Tuchel will need more players to fully get the team where he wants them to be however the improvement is ridiculous so far.

Lampard was ultra cautious? He was against United in OT this season but more often or not the main problem was having Chelsea poorly organised in defence against the better sides, the opposite of Tuchel so far with Chelsea.

 

[cyberman]

Good to see Simeones shit football getting exposed in Europe yet again

 

[Sassy Colin]

Oh feck off Chelsea.

Everyone seems to roll over for them.

 

[Offside]

yep Bayern are the only side who stand between an English side winning it this year

Paris?

 

[GatoLoco]

Good save now by Oblak.

 

[Hansi Fick]

Good to see Simeones shit football getting exposed in Europe yet again

The fact Leipzig managed to get past them last season said it all, already. That was a horrible showing,

 

[MayosNoun]

Lampard was ultra cautious? He was against United in OT this season but more often or not the main problem was having Chelsea poorly organised in defence against the better sides, the opposite of Tuchel so far with Chelsea.

We didn’t score a goal in most of the big games we played this season until Tuchel came in.

 

[Withnail]

Havertz is going to get one of these sent off at this rate

 

[laughtersassassin]

Paris?

They've hit or miss. I think Liverpool would fancy their chance against them tbh. PSGs midfield Is quite poor

 

[AltiUn]

Loss of intensity and control

That and Liverpool helping themselves to Thiago.

 

[do.ob]

Though I guess to be fair part of this stark improvement is visible, because Tuchel took over from someone who got the job for being a club legend and should've been nowhere near it at such a big club. Someone more qualified might have gotten a return closer to Tuchel's from this squad.

 

[Wayne's World]

Though I guess to be fair part of this stark improvement is visible, because Tuchel took over from someone who got the job for being a club legend and should've been nowhere near the top job at such a big club.

Reminds me of another club in England....

 

[Liver_bird]

I'm not liking the look of the quality in the CL this year.

Could definitely see Liverpool managing to get to the final. They are due a hard draw though so hopefully they get one.

We have no anfield and we’ll be playing kabak and Phillips in defence. We’re the last team to be worrying about . It would require an extraordinary amount of luck. Right not Chelsea would put us out over two legs.

 

[Hansi Fick]

That and Liverpool helping themselves to Thiago.

which contributes in part to the loss of control

 

[Judas]

Can't get over just how laughably negative and nothingy Atletico have been tonight.

 

[mu4c_20le]

We didn’t score a goal in most of the big games we played this season until Tuchel came in.

Usually by a single jammy goal. Not taking anything away from Tuchel as he's obviously steadied the ship, but he's also been pretty lucky.

 

[eamosri]

Not sure if Chelsea are really good or Atletico are really bad... saurez looks slow and unfit.

 

[croadyman]

I'm not liking the look of the quality in the CL this year.

Could definitely see Liverpool managing to get to the final. They are due a hard draw though so hopefully they get one.

Yeah this campaign is starting to have 2005 vibes isn't it and really hope Bayern don't get knocked out

 

[Port Vale Devil]

Suarez smiling like he has bagged a hat trick

 

[AltiUn]

which contributes in part to the loss of control

Wonder if Thiago and now Alaba wanting to be anywhere but Bayern had a negative impact on the dressing room. Can’t be good for morale winning a treble then immediately losing two superstars.

 

[croadyman]

Chelsea could be a real threat in this competition and there is no doubt Tuchel has them well organised

 

[Eire Red United]

Just switched Chelsea on here. Seriously impressive result for them if it stays like this.

 

[carvajal]

Is Suárez injured?

 

[Port Vale Devil]

Is Suárez injured?

Nah just wasn’t in the game at all tonight

 

[Eire Red United]

Chelsea could be a real threat in this competition and there is no doubt Tuchel has them well organised

Pity, as you’d fancy Atletico to beat City or the scousers ahead of Chelsea. Gonna have to hope for Bayern or Real to do the business

 

[Irrational.]

Kante has been back to his industrious self. Very impressive performance.

 

[Hansi Fick]

Wonder if Thiago and now Alaba wanting to be anywhere but Bayern had a negative impact on the dressing room. Can’t be good for morale winning a treble then immediately losing two superstars.

Thiago I don't think so, but the fact that Alaba is having a public transfer saga since January after some public back and forth with several board members in the months before sure wasn't ideal.
Generally though I think our team spirit is exceptionally strong and one of our main assets (probably even our single main asset), and even Alaba continues to be a strong part of it.

 

[MayosNoun]

Usually by a single jammy goal. Not taking anything away from Tuchel as he's obviously steadied the ship, but he's also been pretty lucky.

Aren’t people running out of their use of the ‘lucky’ quota?

 

[croadyman]

Pity, as you’d fancy Atletico to beat City or the scousers ahead of Chelsea. Gonna have to hope for Bayern or Real to do the business

Can see City/Scousers drawing fecking Porto on Fri

 

[Judas]

If Atletico look like a soggy biscuit against this Chelsea attack, they'd be no match for City's anyway.

 

[Andy_Cole]

Pity, as you’d fancy Atletico to beat City or the scousers ahead of Chelsea. Gonna have to hope for Bayern or Real to do the business

Not sure. Think Chelsea with Tuchel, over 2 legs have a chance.

 

[RooneyLegend]

Miss Lamps. He'd be getting waxed here and talking about how the players need to have a look at themselves or some crap like that.

 

[Cloud7]

Miss Lamps. He'd be getting waxed here and talking about how the players need to have a look at themselves or some crap like that.

Truth. With a nice helping of his English media buddies making excuses for him as well.

 

[christy87]

Most of these attackers for Madrid look like they haven’t played a game with each other before

 

[PoTMS]

You have to applaud Chelsea. Beat Sevilla and Atletico with ease. Cnuts.