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Post match Conte

Antonio Conte admits “Bayern Munich showed they were superior” after beating Juventus 2-0 and refused to criticise his players.

“We certainly faced a very strong team and we didn’t need tonight to tell us that. Bayern are among the favourites for the trophy and in my view were very fired up after losing the Final last season on home turf,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“They are physically strong, have quality and great individuals. I cannot complain about what my players did tonight.

“We have to be honest and say the better team won on the night. Seeing as we are coming back to playing at this level, it has to tell us how far away we are from the top teams in Europe.

“We know football is unpredictable and it’ll be an incredibly difficult task to go through, but we take it as experience and try to improve where we need to improve.

Mirko Vucinic was suffering from flu symptoms and was therefore not fit to start, but Conte denies this changed his plans.

“We had prepared the game in the normal fashion. Inevitably you have to deal with the opponents and tonight Bayern were extremely physical and determined. Compliments to Bayern.

“We have become competitive again in Italy, but need to keep working in order to improve on a continental level too.”

Juve unusually misplaced many passes and gave the ball away repeatedly in the final third, but Conte would not blame anyone.

“Bayern pressed us constantly and kept the tempo up, so we really struggled in the one-on-one due to their physicality too. I can’t get angry or point the finger at someone who could’ve given more this evening. In football you must be honest and admit tonight Bayern showed they were superior.

“We have just started our process 16 months ago and being in a Champions League quarter-final makes us proud. It is another stepping stone on this journey we are on.

“When we managed to keep possession, we caused Bayern problems, but we always missed the final ball or the change of direction. I think Bayern deserve much of the credit for that.

“I have always said the Champions League is a dream for us and we’d follow it, but always aware there are teams at a more advanced level. Also, don’t forget they can pay millions for a single player, whereas we cannot compete on a financial level.

“These games need to help us understand how much of a gap there is from us to the superpowers. I am very happy with my group of players for giving us unforgettable nights. We must prepare for the second leg, which will be very tough, but football can have surprises.”

 

[confuziz]

Did Mascherano get injured second half? AS says 4-6 weeks out with knee ligament damage

I think he was suspended anyway

 

[Timurid]

Messi or not, Juve have a better chance of going through than PSG imo.

PSG will win the UCL and Fincher will direct the movie about Ibra.

 

[Noirulus]

I have the feeling Barca will finally be exposed this season and it won't be pretty.

They've already been exposed by Madrid, and their defence has been fragile all season long. Problem is that Tito is a smart guy and will probably try to adapt to other teams' tactics.

 

[3Sixty]

"Eden Hazard's black"

Lol Quiche.

 

[Hixx]

Quiche sounds like he made a huge mistake buying Lords of Football.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

New FIFA looks shit

 

[Noirulus]

Messi or not, Juve have a better chance of going through than PSG imo.

Nah. Juve need 3 goals to win, and it's not like Bayern are suddenly going to become worse just because they're playing away.

Edit: Oh yeah, not sure if the posting time limit was reduced, but if it was, a hearty <3 to the mod that did it.

 

[fuenf]

Messi or not, Juve have a better chance of going through than PSG imo.

what? they have to win by 3 goals. One Bayern goal and they are out, don't forget that Bayern could possible play a Martinez - Gustavo - Schweini midfield and out-juve Juve at their own game. Either way the odds are stacked against them. PSG on the other hand just has to win...

 

[Lightning]

Messi or not, Juve have a better chance of going through than PSG imo.

Bayern and Barca are through basically but Barca are still an embarrassment. Decisions won't always go your way but that doesn't give excuse to act the way they do. It's pathetic

 

[AndresON777]

Moura is not out. Pastore was ok though.

oh, ok. Damn, at least the camp nou is huge so we'll be able to have more space to get past those big monsters you have.

I thought we might have a terrible result today so 2-2 is not bad. I almost believed in Victor Valdes but that last play was terrible.

Tello should have come on for David way earlier than in the 81st minute. Not winning sucks but oh well. Better than the Milan result.

 

[Vivalaraza]

oh, ok. Damn, at least the camp nou is huge so we'll be able to have more space to get past those big monsters you have.

I thought we might have a terrible result today so 2-2 is not bad. I almost believed in Victor Valdes but that last play was terrible.

Tello should have come on for David way earlier than in the 81st minute. Not winning sucks but oh well. Better than the Milan result.

The Camp Nou pitch is the same size as the one at Parc de Princes.

It definitely looks alot bigger - but apparently, they are the exact same size.

 

[Kurtofan]

Paris est magique!

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

Hey bros I missed the games did I miss anything? I heard Becks has nice hair tho.

 

[WAR recon zero]

Where are Valdes supporters? He is shit.

 

[G-Unit]

rofl haters. Well, there is a decent chance we may get exposed next game since messi is basically half our winning chances. We'll see, we'll see.

 

[AndresON777]

I think he was suspended anyway

Yep. A good thing for us really.

Masch occasionally makes good plays by stepping in and taking possession away from the opposing team but he is reckless at times and shows why HE ISNT A FUCKING CENTERBACK.

I wish Alexis had been suspended for the next game. I thought Xavi was not that good either (or Iniesta) but I blame the stupid UEFA qualifying. The same fucking teams qualify every four years just let them in ffs

 

[jtb]

what? they have to win by 3 goals. One Bayern goal and they are out, don't forget that Bayern could possible play a Martinez - Gustavo - Schweini midfield and out-juve Juve at their own game. Either way the odds are stacked against them. PSG on the other hand just has to win...

don't get me wrong, they're both fucked. It's just that Juve are slightly less fucked than PSG. 2 away goals is killer. at least with Juve, there's always the chance that Bayern will switch off and think the tie is already over.

 

[Messi]

Messi is gonna beat the shit out of Valdes.

Booked my flight to go hammer the shit out of him just now

 

[Vivalaraza]

Yep. A good thing for us really.

Masch occasionally makes good plays by stepping in and taking possession away from the opposing team but he is reckless at times and shows why HE ISNT A FUCKING CENTERBACK.

I wish Alexis had been suspended for the next game. I thought Xavi was not that good either (or Iniesta) but I blame the stupid UEFA qualifying. The same fucking teams qualify every four years just let them in ffs

Mascherano is much better offensively from CB than Puyol though. Moves the ball on alot quicker and snuffs things out further up the field.

I agree he makes some stupid decisions and isn't a natural CB, height can also be an issue for him....but Puyol makes alot of mistakes nowadays too. Barca definitely need to sign a CB this summer!

Booked my flight to go hammer the shit out of him just now

:lol

 

[G-Unit]

The Camp Nou pitch is the same size as the one at Parc de Princes.

It definitely looks alot bigger - but apparently, they are the exact same size.

The cut of the field helps the barca game.

I hope next season we get a mini revolution. We have a huge lack of goal scorers and our back is bad this days.

 

[Sviatoslav]

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I wish Alexis had been suspended for the next game. I thought Xavi was not that good either (or Iniesta) but I blame the stupid UEFA qualifying. The same fucking teams qualify every four years just let them in ffs

Shut your whore mouth Andres. Just because Colombia hasn't been in a World Cup in forever doesn't make CONMEBOL qualifying any harder.

 

[fuenf]

don't get me wrong, they're both fucked. It's just that Juve are slightly less fucked than PSG. 2 away goals is killer. at least with Juve, there's always the chance that Bayern will switch off and think the tie is already over.

fair point.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Im a Madrid fan, so no love for Valdes .... but that is soo not his fault. Shot got deflected just enough, nothing he could do.

 

[Clegg]

I see Barca shat it again.

Not surprised. Team in decline. Only a matter of time before they're caught out.

 

[Noirulus]

I think the real reason Valdez wants to leave is because the players are probably talking shit about him behind his back. He's been one of the weaker links in Barca for the past 2 years.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Im a Madrid fan, so no love for Valdes .... but that is soo not his fault. Shot got deflected just enough, nothing he could do.

Eh. It deflected which makes it tough for him but to say there is nothing he could do?

A good keeper adjusts. The shot, even with the deflection, wasn't that powerful and the deflection didn't take it in a totally different direction.

 

[AndresON777]

Booked my flight to go hammer the shit out of him just now

So you finally turned on your love? I've been saying this shit for years I'm honestly not that upset.

Mascherano is much better offensively from CB than Puyol though. Moves the ball on alot quicker and snuffs things out further up the field.

I agree he makes some stupid decisions and isn't a natural CB, height can also be an issue for him....but Puyol makes alot of mistakes nowadays too. Barca definitely need to sign a CB this summer!


:lol

Yeah, Puyol is just too old at this point and he's not that tall like the modern CB's are nowadays. He'll always be a legend but it's time for him to move on and coach the Liga Adelante team or something.

Honestly, if I was Pique I'd be rubbing on Ibra's dick to get him out of the game but apparently that witch Shakira has taken all of his self-awareness and love for FCB

 

[G-Unit]

I think the real reason Valdez wants to leave is because the players are probably talking shit about him behind his back. He's been one of the weaker links in Barca for the past 2 years.

he should leave, every one winz... but he is not the only one under performing. Actually the only ones playing as expected are messi and iniesta. Maybe Buscuits

 

[arkon]

Eh. It deflected which makes it tough for him but to say there is nothing he could do?

A good keeper adjusts. The shot, even with the deflection, wasn't that powerful and the deflection didn't take it in a totally different direction.

Not everyone is De God, mate.

 

[Messi]

Yo Messi heal dat hamstring before wednesday

 

[Smeghead]

Only caught the last 10 mins, but even by then I could tell we were getting shat on. If there's one caveat with Cunte, it's that he makes subs way too late in games.

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet at home and winning by 2+ as well.

Maybe next year when we've got the lion up front we'll get a bit further in champos.

 

[deGod]

To Messi heal dat hamstring before wednesday

It was about time he got injured he has not had a rest in a long time

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Yenrot said this.

Post in the thread that my exams end 24th May, but I asked to be banned until 18th June. Ooops. Tell Mumei to unban me a month earlier pls

Mumei pls.

 

[Timurid]

Honestly, if I was Pique I'd be rubbing on Ibra's dick to get him out of the game but apparently that witch Shakira has taken all of his self-awareness and love for FCB

Isn't Shakira a merengue?

 

[Messi]

It was about time he got injured he has not had a rest in a long time

He got injured earlier this year. He does not need rest

 

[deGod]

He got injured earlier this year. He does not need rest

Every player needs rest no matter who they are

 

[AndresON777]

Shut your whore mouth Andres. Just because Colombia hasn't been in a World Cup in forever doesn't make CONMEBOL qualifying any harder.

What teams are in your group again? We missed 2002 on goal differential and 2006 and 2010 by 2 points. Uruguay and Argentina playing the last game every qualifying cycle is bullshit too. Paraguay usually let us win also but we lose against shit teams like Venezuela more often than not.

Salomon is great though, yes.

Eh. It deflected which makes it tough for him but to say there is nothing he could do?

A good keeper adjusts. The shot, even with the deflection, wasn't that powerful and the deflection didn't take it in a totally different direction.

Degea would've stopped it. Best keeper in the world imo. I didn't see the FA cup yesterday morning but the shit he did in the first leg (match?) was unbelievable.

 

[Yurt]

Only caught the last 10 mins, but even by then I could tell we were getting shat on. If there's one caveat with Cunte, it's that he makes subs way too late in games.

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet at home and winning by 2+ as well.

Maybe next year when we've got the lion up front we'll get a bit further in champos.

And two of our best players suspended, heh.

A QF in our (re)debut season with shit strikers isn't bad though, eh?

 

[jtb]

who do the winners of this QF round face in the semis? Will we get another clasico semifinal, or is there a separate draw for that?

 

[Yurt]

who do the winners of this QF round face in the semis? Will we get another clasico semifinal, or is there a separate draw for that?

Madrid-Barca

Bayern-BVB


Save us Qatar with your dream league!

 

[Vivalaraza]

Degea would've stopped it. Best keeper in the world imo. I didn't see the FA cup yesterday morning but the shit he did in the first leg (match?) was unbelievable.

De Gea would have passed it to Villa to launch a counter.

He's getting good Not the best yet, but definitely improving fast. His shot stopping is unreal, saves us so many times. I hope next year he can be more demanding. Although that probs isn't something he will need very much when he goes to Barca

 

[Ushojax]

who do the winners of this QF round face in the semis? Will we get another clasico semifinal, or is there a separate draw for that?

Both the CL and EL are having a separate draw for the semi-finals.

It's a new thing.

 

[G-Unit]

I think the real reason Valdez wants to leave is because the players are probably talking shit about him behind his back. He's been one of the weaker links in Barca for the past 2 years.

De Gea would have passed it to Villa to launch a counter.

He's getting good Not the best yet, but definitely improving fast. His shot stopping is unreal, saves us so many times. I hope next year he can be more demanding. Although that probs isn't something he will need very much when he goes to Barca

Hope lord hears you!

 

[AndresON777]

Isn't Shakira a merengue?

Most Colombians are, it's fucking disgraceful.

Why love a team from such an evil city and country? I don't know. I'm the only one who loves Barcelona among my peoples that I know. The 1992 Olympics were awesome and Barcelona is just so cool. Add Romario and Dinho plus Messi to that!

I'm going to go listen to Fry's favorite band now, lol

 

[Clegg]

De Gea would have passed it to Villa to launch a counter.

He's getting good Not the best yet, but definitely improving fast. His shot stopping is unreal, saves us so many times. I hope next year he can be more demanding. Although that probs isn't something he will need very much when he goes to Barca

His contract expires in June 2016. If Barca want him this summer then he'd cost an arm and a leg. We should offer him a new contract in summer 2014.

Or maybe even a swap. Thiago + £10m for De Gea.

 

[kharma45]

De Gea would have passed it to Villa to launch a counter.

He's getting good Not the best yet, but definitely improving fast. His shot stopping is unreal, saves us so many times. I hope next year he can be more demanding. Although that probs isn't something he will need very much when he goes to Barca

If he keeps developing as he is he could be one of the best in say 2 seasons time.

 

[Sviatoslav]

What teams are in your group again? We missed 2002 on goal differential and 2006 and 2010 by 2 points. Uruguay and Argentina playing the last game every qualifying cycle is bullshit too. Paraguay usually let us win also but we lose against shit teams like Venezuela more often than not.

Salomon is great though, yes.

Portugal. In 2010 it was Germany and in 2006 it was Portugal again. Basically, fuck Portugal. And these three qualifying cycles we only have 3 losses combined. The margin is so thin though unlike CONMEBOL where half the teams make it anyway.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

His contract expires in June 2016. If Barca want him this summer then he'd cost an arm and a leg. We should offer him a new contract in summer 2014.

You should do it this summer imo. 4 years to start with, 2 year extension every 2 years is the ideal. That way you have enough time knowing that a player intends to leave to get a good price for them, and its short enough for the player to feel secure in being able to leave when they want to.

 

[Clegg]

You should do it this summer imo. 4 years to start with, 2 year extension every 2 years is the ideal. That way you have enough time knowing that a player intends to leave to get a good price for them, and its short enough for the player to feel secure in being able to leave when they want to.

I agree. But there's no way the Glazers would offer a new contract to a player who still has 3 years on his current one.