Champions League Round of 16 (18th Feb - 8th Aug)

[GaryLifo]

Long way to go. Atletico need to get a second and take a 2 goal lead to the second leg to stand any chance of going through.

Liverpool haven't been very good so far. Those long diagonal balls work less well against a side who know how to defend properly.

 

[adexkola]

Still don't understand how Atletico let a 2 goal lead evaporate against Juventus last year

Ronaldo is god obviously but still

 

[DavidDeSchmikes]

Long ball game? Klopp? Never

Would be fun to see Simeone in his post match interview saying "Liverpool just played long balls, one team wanted to win, one wanted to play football"

 

[RoyH1]

purely for EPL 's bragging rights..I cannot have any of La Liga teams RealM/Barca/Atleti beat any EPL team !

Are you a even a United fan? Who cares about EPL bragging rights?!
At a time when Liverpool fans are saying that theirs is a historic, unbeatable team, nothing would make me happier than raining on their parade, pointing out that they were lucky. this is a down year in the EPL, and they got knocked out out of UCL by the 4th place team in La Liga.

 

[wr8_utd]

Would be amazed if Dortmund-PSG finished goalless. So much attacking talent on display and neither have much defensive steel about them.

Surely goals in the second half. I have 100 quid to play with on my betting account so there better be.

PSG haven't looked like scoring at all and even Dortmund have just had 2-3 half chances.

 

[Dumbstar]

Dortmund v PSG a boring watch thus far, 1 shot on target between them.

In the other game is Liverpools long ball game not working? No shot on target i see which probably means they will score with their first shot on target in the 2nd half.

No shot on target, what?

 

[kidbob]

Still don't understand how Atletico let a 2 goal lead evaporate against Juventus last year

Ronaldo is god obviously but still

I think you answered your own doubts in the end there. When Ronaldo or Messi turn it on there is very little you can do. Don't forget that Liverpool's comeback against Barca, while incredible, only happened because Messi's team mates fluffed their lines. The two of them are absolute game changers on an entirely different level. It's going to be weird going back to 'normal' top class players when they are finished.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Are you a even a United fan? Who cares about EPL bragging rights?!
At a time when Liverpool fans are saying that theirs is a historic, unbeatable team, nothing would make me happier than raining on their parade, pointing out that they were lucky. this is a down year in the EPL, and they got knocked out out of UCL by the 4th place team in La Liga.

Not yet

 

[RedCurry]

This Liverpool first half is the same from the weekend. Their defense is sitting too deep and trying to play the long ball too early. Klopp managed to change it at half time in the league game at least. Can't get excited till Atletico score at least their second goal.

 

[Rooney in Paris]

No shot on target, what?

That's not the case?

 

[Dumbstar]

Not yet

Guess who will be looking for @RoyH1 in about two weeks.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Long way to go. Atletico need to get a second and take a 2 goal lead to the second leg to stand any chance of going through.

Liverpool haven't been very good so far. Those long diagonal balls work less well against a side who know how to defend properly.

The way they're playing, it's like they're hoping for a red card

 

[Johnny Love]

Still don't understand how Atletico let a 2 goal lead evaporate against Juventus last year

Ronaldo is god obviously but still

Not surprising really, that's exactly who Atletico are. They can't deal with pressure moments.

 

[Dumbstar]

That's not the case?

That's not the case. Salah shot, lucky header just saved Atletico's cheating arses.

 

[FootballHQ]

PSG haven't looked like scoring at all and even Dortmund have just had 2-3 half chances.

Guess there's been more caution than what either display in thier leagues but can't believe a game with Haaland, Sancho, Brandt, Mbappe, Di Maria, Neymar is going to not have a goal. It will open up second half.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

This atletico team dives like crazy

Yeah. These teams who dive like they've been shot, roll and con the ref get on my nerves.

Glad we don't see that in the Premier League.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Divock the Pillock coming on

 

[Wayne's World]

Mane is off, big blow for Liverpool that

 

[FootballHQ]

Ohh Mane taken off. His pace on the break will be missed in this type of situation.

 

[Suedesi]

This is like last season's final. Atletico after taking up the quick lead letting us have the ball. We like Spurs in final have no clue what to do with it. Let's hope Atletico score another in the second half.

Fixed that for ya

 

[Rooney in Paris]

That's not the case. Salah shot, lucky header just saved Atletico's cheating arses.

I can't watch the game, but I'm following on L'Equipe's website, who also said that. Though from what you're saying, you might be misrepresenting what is a shot on target - was it countered before it got to the goalkeeper?

 

[charlenefan]

The Dortmund keeps comes off his line less than De Gea

 

[giorno]

Still don't understand how Atletico let a 2 goal lead evaporate against Juventus last year

Ronaldo is god obviously but still

Played one of the worst games of the Simeone era. Weirdly, likely not mentally ready for the game

 

[Jim Beam]

Guess there's been more caution than what either display in thier leagues but can't believe a game with Haaland, Sancho, Brandt, Mbappe, Di Maria, Neymar is going to not have a goal. It will open up second half.

Tuchel dropped Icardi/4-4-2 which really closed the game so far. It will open up, but only if Dortmund manage to score somehow imo

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Yeah. These teams who dive like they've been shot, roll and con the ref get on my nerves.

Glad we don't see that in the Premier League.

I dunno Bruno gave a passable impression at one point until everyone ignored him

 

[RobinLFC]

I can't watch the game, but I'm following on L'Equipe's website, who also said that. Though from what you're saying, you might be misrepresenting what is a shot on target - was it countered before it got to the goalkeeper?

Looked like it was going into the top corner but a defender standing a few meters in front of goal headed it over the goal, so I don't think it counts as a shot on target yeah.

 

[adexkola]

Are you a even a United fan? Who cares about EPL bragging rights?!
At a time when Liverpool fans are saying that theirs is a historic, unbeatable team, nothing would make me happier than raining on their parade, pointing out that they were lucky. this is a down year in the EPL, and they got knocked out out of UCL by the 4th place team in La Liga.

This

I think you answered your own doubts in the end there. When Ronaldo or Messi turn it on there is very little you can do. Don't forget that Liverpool's comeback against Barca, while incredible, only happened because Messi's team mates fluffed their lines. The two of them are absolute game changers on an entirely different level. It's going to be weird going back to 'normal' top class players when they are finished.

Can't see much to argue against here. Hoping for the opposite in this tie obviously (Morata seems like he'll be the Dembele of the return leg )

 

[RoyH1]

Not yet

It’s obviously hypothetical at this point. Just find the whole EPL bragging rights argument weird. You support teams, not leagues in my book.

 

[always_hoping]

No shot on target, what?

Did Liverpool manage a shot on target first half?

 

[thepolice123]

Trivial: Alteti have never lost when Saul is on the scoresheet.

 

[Rooney in Paris]

Looked like it was going into the top corner but a defender standing a few meters in front of goal headed it over the goal, so I don't think it counts as a shot on target yeah.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[wr8_utd]

Guess there's been more caution than what either display in thier leagues but can't believe a game with Haaland, Sancho, Brandt, Mbappe, Di Maria, Neymar is going to not have a goal. It will open up second half.

PSG have been pretty cautious. Neymar apart, they're playing very safe passes and keeping possession when they can. I'm not sure if they're looking for a goal at all.

 

[JakeC]

really poor play all around

 

[mu4c_20le]

Too casual there from dortmund

 

[FootyGirl88]

Why does no one want to shoot?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Vrsalko dives like shit then when he has a chance to score he can't find his feet

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

I dunno Bruno gave a passable impression at one point until everyone ignored him

I was being tongue in cheek to be honest

This is Athletico... if you go behind, you're in trouble and you know you'll be lucky to properly play 60 minutes worth of football.

 

[charlenefan]

Ref loves to whip the spray out, keep thinking he's going to book someone

 

[KirkDuyt]

Simeone is the most annoying clown in the history of football coaches.

 

[The Firestarter]

PSG have been pretty cautious. Neymar apart, they're playing very safe passes and keeping possession when they can. I'm not sure if they're looking for a goal at all.

Their bums are still sore from last year.