Author Topic: Champions League/Europa League Draw. (Read 9740 times)

Paganitzu · « **Reply #240 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:16:32 PM »

PSV - Benfica
Twente - Villareal

Interesting matches! PSV - Benfica is replay of EC1 1988 final

Walshy® · « **Reply #241 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:17:21 PM »

Quote from: lfc_fan2005 on March 18, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

Didn't Fulham beat Shakhtar away last season?

Unless Shaktar have played 56 times at home this season, then I'd guess they didn't.

lfc_fan2005 · « **Reply #242 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:17:41 PM »

Benfica vs. Porto final is possible, although I would like to see Villarreal make it

Spanish Fan · « **Reply #243 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Armand9 on March 18, 2011, 12:11:24 PM

Gotta be honest, that was my first thought, if you ran a probability scenario of the likelihood of the continual meetings of eng v eng over the last 5 years in the CL i'd be very surprised if the draws came out lookin fair

then again i'm not a fan of conspiracy theories

i think it's that blatant none are needed

With so many English teams involved in the final stages it is not surprise that you get an all English tie. And I am a fan of some conspiracy theories

b_joseph · « **Reply #244 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:18:35 PM »

Quote from: Breitner on March 18, 2011, 12:05:22 PM

You think they're just going to stroll past them? Great attacking talent but if they're not on their game they'll have to defend better imo as Spurs will cause them problems. Jose's strength has always been his defensive organisation but I'm not sure he's got the right players for that at the moment, and Madrid being Madrid he'll be expected to play with a lot more freedom.

Jose is finding a way to mix both worlds..and for the most part is winning ( Barcelona are on another planet ). They wont stroll past Spurs but it shouldnt be too difficult.

Would have been good to play City..oh well.

Paganitzu · « **Reply #245 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:18:45 PM »

Quote from: lfc_fan2005 on March 18, 2011, 12:17:41 PM

Benfica vs. Porto final is possible, although I would like to see Villarreal make it

As is PSV - Twente

Kals · « **Reply #246 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:18:59 PM »

Europa League line-up looks shit as hell.

Garstonite · « **Reply #247 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:19:09 PM »

Quote from: Walshy® on March 18, 2011, 12:17:21 PM

Unless Shaktar have played 56 times at home this season, then I'd guess they didn't.

It must be 56 home league games because Barcelona and Sporting beat them in last years Champions League group stages.

Fulham drew 1-1.

Fordy · « **Reply #248 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:19:33 PM »

For those saying Chelsea/Utd have a bye to the final cause they're playing Inter/Schalke.

I think Inter will be tougher than Real over 2 legs. 1 leg is different I think Real would beat them in a final.

S · « **Reply #249 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:20:25 PM »

Couldn't have picked a better quarter-final draw in that one of the two teams I really don't want to win it will be going out. Just a shame that whoever comes through that one has a nice path to the final. What are Inter like these days under Leonardo? How do they compare to say for example, the side that knocked Chelsea out 12 months ago or the Bayern one that did the same to United?

I'm looking forward to the Spurs v Madrid match, as well as the prospect of Madrid v Barca over two legs. Reckon the Wheeler Dealer and his boys could surprise a few though.

-Paddy- · « **Reply #250 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:23:37 PM »

Quote from: Garstonette on March 18, 2011, 12:19:09 PM

It must be 56 home league games because Barcelona and Sporting beat them in last years Champions League group stages.

They weren't in last season's Champions League.

trequartista · « **Reply #251 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:24:17 PM »

How many times do utd get the 2nd leg at home!

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #252 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:25:36 PM »

Wouldnt mind a repeat of last years Inter v Barca as the final. Barca would be out for revenge and it would mean no Chelsea or Man Utd in the final

Armand9 · « **Reply #253 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:27:05 PM »

Quote from: S on March 18, 2011, 12:20:25 PM

What are Inter like these days under Leonardo? How do they compare to say for example, the side that knocked Chelsea out 12 months ago or the Bayern one that did the same to United?

They've always looked beatable to me but they've pulled through due to having some class forwards and a very stong mentality. And for me you cannot stress enough how important mental strength is at this stage - they've been there, done it, don't give up and have players to pull shit out of the bag.

The big concern is their defense, has looked pretty ropey of late

Red_Mist · « **Reply #254 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:27:58 PM »

Possibility of a Barca - Real Madrid semi-final is a mouth-watering prospect. Doubt if the way Barca took them apart 5-0 would be repeated. If it comes off, it'll be an epic.

JCP · « **Reply #255 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:28:29 PM »

Quote from: trequartista on March 18, 2011, 12:24:17 PM

How many times do utd get the 2nd leg at home!

Fucking incredible aint it? Same shit in the FA Cup.

Ginamos · « **Reply #256 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:29:43 PM »

Quote from: lfc_fan2005 on March 18, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

Didn't Fulham beat Shakhtar away last season?

Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 1 Fulham (agg 2 - 3)

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #257 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:29:53 PM »

Portugal almost certain to get an extra spot in the CL for 2012 with this years EL performances

Kashinoda · « **Reply #258 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:42:17 PM »

Quote from: trequartista on March 18, 2011, 12:24:17 PM

How many times do utd get the 2nd leg at home!

As much as us?

lol

downtown · « **Reply #259 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:48:35 PM »

Shall I say, froze Inter already for the semis

Festy · « **Reply #260 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:49:08 PM »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on March 18, 2011, 12:29:53 PM

Portugal almost certain to get an extra spot in the CL for 2012 with this years EL performances

Germany have already got it mate.

Liverbird88 · « **Reply #261 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:54:20 PM »

Glad Chelsea and Man U finally got drawen against eachother, wish they could knock eachother out though. Should be a good match

Also looking forward to seeing Spurs V Real

Still gutted we arent in it.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #262 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:56:06 PM »

makes a change for harry redknapp to be trying to mug somebody else in madrid rather than the other way around.

Cruiser · « **Reply #263 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:17:35 PM »

Great draw for once. English teams get tough ones, Mourinho will hand 'arry his arse and the Mancs finally get a tough game.

Liverbird88 · « **Reply #264 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:19:33 PM »

Quote from: Cruiser on March 18, 2011, 01:17:35 PM

Great draw for once. English teams get tough ones, Mourinho will hand 'arry his arse and the Mancs finally get a tough game.

Haha thought that myself

foreveragnome · « **Reply #265 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:25:34 PM »

Another bye to the final for United then.

Armand9 · « **Reply #266 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:27:32 PM »

just saw the sky videos of the studio team commenting on the draw - Ray Wilkins you're pissed mate

, what the fuck was he thinking getting trollied before being on that panel

Alan_X · « **Reply #267 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:28:42 PM »

Quote from: Slick_Beef on March 18, 2011, 12:29:53 PM

Portugal almost certain to get an extra spot in the CL for 2012 with this years EL performances

Are you sure? They're 6 coefficient points behind France which is quite a lot to make up.

Fordy · « **Reply #268 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:29:47 PM »

Quote from: fordy87 on March 18, 2011, 01:25:34 PM

Another bye to the final for United then.

With comments like that you should change your username

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #269 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:33:08 PM »

I don't know who I want to crash out, Mourinho or Redknapp. On the other hand I hope Torres fires a bagful past the Mancs.

Cusamano · « **Reply #270 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:37:59 PM »

I can see Spurs getting pummelled in Madrid.

They are a different kettle of fish to Inter and AC.

Promised to never post on RAWK again · « **Reply #271 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:41:40 PM »

Quarter-finals:

Real Madrid v Tottenham
Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
Chelsea v Man Utd
Inter v Schalke

Semi-finals:

Barcelona v Real Madrid
Inter v Chelsea

Final:

Barcelona v Inter

AriGold · « **Reply #272 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:42:46 PM »

Only just seen the draw now, and I am very, very happy. Get in

JackWard33 · « **Reply #273 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:43:27 PM »

I can't see Chelsea or Man U losing to Inter or Schalke

Schalke simply aren't good enough and Inter are not the team they were last year - think there's undue optimism on here that one of them won't be in the final as it looks pretty nailed on

Frank. · « **Reply #274 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:43:42 PM »

Quote from: Alan_F on March 18, 2011, 01:28:42 PM

Are you sure? They're 6 coefficient points behind France which is quite a lot to make up.

Sure they overtook russia last night

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #275 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:45:32 PM »

Quote from: Ливерпул on March 18, 2011, 01:41:40 PM

Quarter-finals:

Real Madrid v Tottenham
Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
Chelsea v Man Utd
Inter v Schalke

Semi-finals:

Barcelona v Real Madrid
Inter v Chelsea

Final:

Barcelona v Inter

That would be perfect.

Serano · « **Reply #276 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:51:01 PM »

Quote from: JackWard33 on March 18, 2011, 01:43:27 PM

I can't see Chelsea or Man U losing to Inter or Schalke

Schalke simply aren't good enough and Inter are not the team they were last year - think there's undue optimism on here that one of them won't be in the final as it looks pretty nailed on

Thing about Inter is that they're improving steadily under Leonardo. Defensively they have looked weaker this season, as almost all of the back 5 have suffered a loss of form, and Samuel is injured, but that said, they are getting better.

Milito has suffered a huge dip, and has been a complete non-entity this season, but to counter that, Eto'o is probably THE form striker in European football at the moment.

Bayern are a very good side with an average defence. But Inter managed to knock out a side with Piggy, Muller, Gustavo, Robben, Ribery, Gomez + Lahm. They'll be no pushovers.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #277 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:54:07 PM »

Quote from: AriGold on March 18, 2011, 01:42:46 PM

Only just seen the draw now, and I am very, very happy. Get in

Likewise, made this bright sunny day even better.

its cold in the stands · « **Reply #278 on:** March 18, 2011, 02:03:02 PM »

i think if ferguson had one wish it would have been to get drawn in the opposite side of the draw to barcelona and real madrid.
united will be made up with that draw, you`ve obviously got to play good sides once you get into this stage of the competition but to avoid the two favourites until the final makes that a great draw for united.

AnnieRoad(Un)Faithful · « **Reply #279 on:** March 18, 2011, 02:04:57 PM »

Quote from: cornelius on March 18, 2011, 11:45:41 AM

Hahahahaha the general consensus amongst English folk is that Chelsea/United are in the final already. Ignorance is bliss. Has anyone seen the c*nts playing lately? Love how they are going to just swat Inter/Schalke to one side...

The winner will be in the final. Definitely.