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[Awesome Animals]

^^You are so wrong to say that a neutral couldn't enjoy that game. :/

Is it just Barca and Arsenal fans saying this?

I'm glad it isn't just me who noticed that correlation. Fabregas really got to them. Stockholm's syndrome and all...

Awesome game. Terrible from a tactical standpoint, but who gives a shit.

 

[dc89]

What was Pepe thinking?

 

[Broder Salsa]

What the hell. Danish tv studio in the break

Schmeichel: "I should have taken more pills today cause this game is crazy"
Elkjær " Well we have taken plenty"

Is it just Barca and Arsenal fans saying this?

Both teams the ones that deserves to win this, maybe even moral champions. Guess they really want their old captain to win something and not become the next Ballack.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

I called with 2-0 that this wasnt over and now I feel that Bayern will pass.

 

[Salvadora]

Not all Arsenal fans are saying that... Meus letting the side down.

 

[panty]

What was Pepe thinking?

What he's usually thinking? Nothing.

 

[Gareth Bale]

It makes me angry that ITV persist with these idiots. They know fuck all about the teams and players that they're talking about.

 

[Blablurn]

I called with 2-0 that this wasnt over and now I feel that Bayern will pass.

50:50 man.

before the game i just wanted to see us fight. i'm very happy that they didnt give up. it's gonna be an interesting second half.

 

[Kyoufu]

when did I say Barcelona's style is the only way to play the game? I want a football match with both teams attacking going all out, which is what I'm getting here in this Bayern/Madrid. yesterday match was awful and only the most cynical and chelsea fans enjoyed it.

this match is what CL is all about, great teams going on the attack. Yesterday was shitty, regardless if Barcelona got eliminated. You can't say with a straight face that match was entertaining.

I agree, the game was shit but that's football. Chelsea won legit, no matter how shit it looked.

 

[Acidote]

There is no way Bayern does not score again.

 

[Vivalaraza]

when did I say Barcelona's style is the only way to play the game? I want a football match with both teams attacking going all out, which is what I'm getting here in this Bayern/Madrid. yesterday match was awful and only the most cynical and chelsea fans enjoyed it.

this match is what CL is all about, great teams going on the attack. Yesterday was shitty, regardless if Barcelona got eliminated. You can't say with a straight face that match was entertaining.

I think it was entertaining just because of the underdog story.

But yes, the football itself was not entertaining. The match was entertaining though.

 

[Wilbur]

You can't say with a straight face that match was entertaining.

HAAAAAAA

Of course it was! Chelsea coming from two goals down, Messi hitting the post twice, Terry kneeing people in the back, Torres scoring, the hilarity of Barcelona passing 411 times across the penalty box?

Fucking brilliant entertainment.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

i'm dying here. as Spanish Wrath said, those are some hot semi finals.

Buddy, whoever gets this, football wins. We can be proud.

 

[Noirulus]

What he's usually thinking? Nothing.

Him, Valdes and Terry would make the Dumbass XI.

 

[Broder Salsa]

when did I say Barcelona's style is the only way to play the game? I want a football match with both teams attacking going all out, which is what I'm getting here in this Bayern/Madrid. yesterday match was awful and only the most cynical and chelsea fans enjoyed it.

Oh man, the reactions like this are nearly as good as winning the game.

Him, Valdes and Terry would make the Dumbass XI.

You can add Kalou to that too. Not that he ever kicks someone down randomly or anything, he's just dumb.

 

[Talon]

when did I say Barcelona's style is the only way to play the game? I want a football match with both teams attacking going all out, which is what I'm getting here in this Bayern/Madrid. yesterday match was awful and only the most cynical and chelsea fans enjoyed it.

this match is what CL is all about, great teams going on the attack. Yesterday was shitty, regardless if Barcelona got eliminated. You can't say with a straight face that match was entertaining.

There's more than one way to get a result.

Chelsea exemplified grit and heart in pulling together with a rag tag back four and denying Barca. Was it negative football? Absolutely. Is it parking the bus? Yes. But they had to get the result, and they managed to do it.

I wonder if this will renew cries for a true point man for Barca, specifically for European matches.

 

[Salvadora]

HAAAAAAA

Of course it was! Chelsea coming from two goals down, Messi hitting the post twice, Terry kneeing people in the back, Torres scoring, the hilarity of Barcelona passing 411 times across the penalty box?

Fucking brilliant entertainment.

But did you see the possession stats?

 

[Wilbur]

Oh yeah and Valdes showing Pique what he's missing with Shakira. That was full blown anal assault.

 

[LegoArmo]

I thought the Chelsea game last night was very entertaining and tense. I appreciate good defensive play though, I'm crazy like that. Heart, fight... the ability to tackle. That kind of thing.

 

[Kyoufu]

There's more than one way to get a result.

Chelsea exemplified grit and heart in pulling together with a rag tag back four and denying Barca. Was it negative football? Absolutely. Is it parking the bus? Yes. But they had to get the result, and they managed to do it.

I wonder if this will renew cries for a true point man for Barca, specifically for European matches.

They should sign RVP and get it over with.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (3-3) HT

1-0 Ronaldo (p)

2-0 Ronaldo

2-1 Robben (p)

 

[GQman2121]

Awesome game. Terrible from a tactical standpoint, but who gives a shit.

Tactics are boring. All in motherfuckers or you're doing it wrong.......

 

[Phantast2k]

I called with 2-0 that this wasnt over and now I feel that Bayern will pass.

Why are you so down all the time? lol
Don't worry, Boateng will help you out

 

[Blablurn]

Buddy, whoever gets this, football wins. We can be proud.

i agree completely

 

[bud]

Buddy, whoever gets this, football wins. We can be proud.

there's only team that's playing football and it's not madrid--they've spent all that money and all they're doing is to play counter-attacking football. disgraceful.

 

[Rad-]

Other than the 2 Ronaldo goals, Madrid has been a bit quiet so far. If they can't gear up for second, I think Bayern will get this.

 

[Regulus Tera]

when did I say Barcelona's style is the only way to play the game? I want a football match with both teams attacking going all out, which is what I'm getting here in this Bayern/Madrid. yesterday match was awful and only the most cynical and chelsea fans enjoyed it.

this match is what CL is all about, great teams going on the attack. Yesterday was shitty, regardless if Barcelona got eliminated. You can't say with a straight face that match was entertaining.

I am neither a Barcelona nor a Chelsea fan and I thought yesterday was one of the best football matches I've ever witnessed.

Fanfare aside, the Champions League is not a tournament of exhibition matches where the most visually arresting style or impressive passing is granted the cup. It's a competition, and you should play to win. And if parking the bus in front of goal for ninety minutes gives you more possibilities to win than going all-out then you should embrace that.

 

[Wilbur]

But did you see the possession stats?

oh yer lol

I thought the Chelsea game last night was very entertaining and tense. I appreciate good defensive play though, I'm crazy like that. Heart, fight... the ability to tackle. That kind of thing.

I think it's mad that people don't. Like I say, Inter a few years ago is the most impressive performance I've ever seen, and against a better Barca than now.

 

[fuenf]

come on BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYEEEEEEEEEEEERN let's do this!

 

[Dibbz]

They should sign RVP and get it over with.

They need to get some better defenders first. Top class strikers ain't gonna keep goals out.

 

[Empty]

yay sunhi is back

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Why are you so down all the time? lol
Don't worry, Boateng will help you out

Too many years without achieving shit.

Im a pesimistic person when football comes around.

 

[Talon]

They should sign RVP and get it over with.

I suppose if he only needs to play about 20 fixtures...

 

[Arjen]

Tactics are boring. All in motherfuckers or you're doing it wrong.......

Bulshit, if you have a weaker team you have to find a way to top the scale.

 

[Error]

I agree, the game was shit but that's football. Chelsea won legit, no matter how shit it looked.

I don't question they going through, it's obvious they won fair and square. I just don't like parking the bus tactics. it doesn't take some coaching genius to do that, just disciplined players that buy into their role that's it. I don't get how 10 men behind the ball suddenly means it's incredible game from a tactical point of view.

I am neither a Barcelona nor a Chelsea fan and I thought yesterday was one of the best football matches I've ever witnessed.

it was only good because barcelona was in it and they got eliminated. if it was any other team you would have been bored stiff. I would've turned off the tv for sure.

 

[bolbronx]

Any good streams?

My arabic isnt too good these days |-:

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

Chelsea defended magnificently last night. They wanted it more than the Barca players, and that's what the sport is all about.

This game. I think I'm about to puke.

 

[Lightning]

Not all Arsenal fans are saying that... Meus letting the side down.

So if Arsenal needed a draw in our next match you would be happy i RVP played left back and we defended with out entire side in our own half behind the ball? Because that's what Chelsea did.

Credit to them for winning and beating Barca against the odds but that's all they get credit for. Their tactics were pathetic...

 

[Regulus Tera]

I don't question they going through, it's obvious they won fair and square. I just don't like parking the bus tactics. it doesn't take some coaching genius to do that, just disciplined players that buy into their role that's it. I don't get how 10 men behind the ball suddenly means it's incredible game from a tactical point of view.

Because it pointed out the weaknesses in the attacking team's tactics: they just didn't have a plan B. Barcelona was just as culpable as Chelsea in how the match turned out.

 

[Wilbur]

So if Arsenal needed a draw in our next match you would be happy i RVP played left back and we defended with out entire side in our own half behind the ball? Because that's what Chelsea did.

Against Barca then it's better than letting in 4 like you did and claiming moral victories

 

[Salvadora]

So if Arsenal needed a draw in our next match you would be happy i RVP played left back and we defended with out entire side in our own half behind the ball? Because that's what Chelsea did.

Credit to them for winning and beating Barca against the odds but that's all they get credit for. Their tactics were pathetic...

Why was it pathetic? They won. If it would get Arsenal a win of course I would.

 

[Clegg]

Whoever wins, Meus loses.

 

[xintin]

theres no way Gomez wont score the way hes going.

 

[Regulus Tera]

it was only good because barcelona was in it and they got eliminated. if it was any other team you would have been bored stiff. I would've turned off the tv for sure.

>>implying I give a fuck about Barcelona going through or not

Neutrals rooting for the underdog? well i say!

 

[LegoArmo]

Why was it pathetic? They won. If it would get Arsenal a win of course I would.

They somehow managed to score 3 goals while doing that too.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Calling it now, Chelsea are going to win this thing.

Both defenses are shite.

I'm beginning to think this will happen. Drogba will score, at least once.

 

[Wilbur]

I'm beginning to think this will happen. Drogba will definitely score, at least once.

Literally just said to my brother Drogba would own this Madrid defence

 

[GQman2121]

HAAAAAAA

Of course it was! Chelsea coming from two goals down, Messi hitting the post twice, Terry kneeing people in the back, Torres scoring, the hilarity of Barcelona passing 411 times across the penalty box?

Fucking brilliant entertainment.

Absolutely. I went into cardiac arrest on two different occasions last night. How anyone but bitter Barca supporters could say that wasn't entertainment is beyond me. They had 80% of possession. 80%. If they weren't entertained they should probably look in the mirror for their answer why.

 

[Sanjay]

I hate cheating teams like this, shooting from out side the box, such low level tier football. Now yesterday was perfection where both teams were competing to only score in the box.

 

[Joel Was Right]

Why are Real playing counter football at home? Bayern playing better right now