Champions League Semi Finals (24th April - 2nd May)

Was Schalke this bad back in 2011?

Schalke were just an average side that had somehow made it to the semis.

The way Roma have been set up here, have 3 big, slow centre backs pushing up as high as they can, it's absolutely baffling.

These have to be the worst ever
 
In 2012 I genuinely would've put my house on us getting to a champions league final before Liverpool next did. They've been terrific in the champions league this season and no one can deny it.

I hope Bayern do it.
 
Roma have precedent with shitting themselves in big games in north england
 
I’ll be honestly more gutted about Liverpool winning another CL than City winning the PL if it happens.

Let’s hope Madrid remember how to put teams to bed in the next couple of weeks.
 
Anyone seen enough of Roma this to confirm if this is their usual attacking style? Attackers are so isolated and the lack of movement is just crazy.
 
Why are people saying "thanks to all those who wanted Liverpool to beat city"

Our mindsets dont affect any of this, its our own fault for getting dad-dicked by Sevilla and letting Liverpool get this close!
You're the second person to use that bizarre term dad-dicked in this thread...
 
At this point even putting 5 grand on Liverpool ending up with the CL trophy tonight and then winning that bet wouldn’t really cheer me up. How the feck can Roma do such a bottle job
 
2 goals and 2 assists. Their former player. Must be devastating to be a Roma fan.
 
They make it 6, we won't overtake them on CL wins in my life time and I'm 26. This could be one of the most embarrassing seasons for a United fan. City break all sorts of records in the PL and Liverpool win the CL.
 
it's how you press high though - you can't do it all the time & you can't be moving up when the opposition have it and / or there's no pressure on the ball

Roma defence are a big fail in every category - there's not even a CB dropping off to cover

that one was about 3 yards offside, mind
 
Clearly playing a back three with the left wing back higher up than Salah is a great idea. Just give him space down that wing and he won't be able to do anything to hurt you.
 
Feels like 2013 all over again. We all know how it ends, just sit tight and wait for the tears.