I predicted on Tuesday that we'd go behind but the team that defended better would win and Varane and Martinez turned in world-class performances, maybe as good a CB- pairing in game as our very very best. I love Martinez's passion and how it syncs perfectly with Varane's coolness. I absolutely f@cking love Varane and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves from enough people in the caf.
Of course, Cas was very good too and DDG made two very very good saves although I stick by my criticism as an all-round keeper. His shot-stopping remains among the best, most of the time.
Antony had possibly his best game for us - he does only seem to score when he can curl it past a keeper, or at least across them. I thought Garnacho made a huge difference too - and loving the blond bombshell look ha ha
Must say, I didn't realise some of the other teams who were also in the play-offs and now not so unhappy at not being seeded for the last-16 draw!
Kudos to the boss too. What a feckin difference it makes to have someone who knows what they are doing and who buys the right players! It would be nice if we played well in both halves though, ha ha
Brilliant although not sure I'll get to sleep now...