Author Topic: Europa League 2017/18 Round of 32 matches (Read 23334 times)

L8Craig · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:39:15 pm »

Dortmund v Atalanta for me followed by Napoli v Lepzeig.

Looking forward to the Napoli game. Should be a cracker.

2-1
2-1

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:41:29 pm »

Impressive from Sporting to be honest. Astana are mighty tough to face away.

Fazak_Red · « **Reply #42 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:45:49 pm »

Leipzig should win tonight. Don't think Napoli are arsed. They'd only sold 6,000 tickets the other day!

Dim Glas · « **Reply #43 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:50:31 pm »

Quote from: Fazak_Red on February 15, 2018, 05:45:49 pm

Leipzig should win tonight. Don't think Napoli are arsed. They'd only sold 6,000 tickets the other day!

We'll see how arsed they are. Nice way to go into a game though, making sure everyone believes you aren't bothered

Pathetic from their fans though. And yes I know they are conentrating on winning the league.

kavah · « **Reply #44 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:54:39 pm »

Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on February 15, 2018, 04:08:56 pm

Sporting would face against Astana. They'll feel that -30c air in their lungs and extremities.

Yikes - just googled Astana - the things you don't know you don't know, it's the 2nd coldest city on the planet! They say a midweek game at Stoke is a challenge

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 15, 2018, 05:57:12 pm »

Quote from: kavah on February 15, 2018, 05:54:39 pm

Yikes - just googled Astana - the things you don't know you don't know, it's the 2nd coldest city on the planet! They say a midweek game at Stoke is a challenge

But can he do it on a cold Thursday night in Astana

Phil M · « **Reply #46 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:05:38 pm »

Great to see Marco Reus back in action again. Fabulous player.

L8Craig · « **Reply #47 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:08:10 pm »

Can see Batsuayi being a hit at dortmund. They’ll create the chances for him and he will put them away.

L8Craig · « **Reply #48 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:09:31 pm »

Great counter by Dortmund. Schurlle pass to Reus who is through on goal but puts it wide. Angle was probably suited more to a left footer.

L8Craig · « **Reply #49 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:11:12 pm »

Balotelli puts Nice 1-0 up against Locomotiv Moskow.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #50 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:36:26 pm »

Dortmund leading 1-0, Andre Schürrle with the goal.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #51 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:48:35 pm »

Milan lead against Ludogorets. Cutrone with it, his 4th of the tournament.

PaulF · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:56:31 pm »

Quote from: kavah on February 15, 2018, 05:54:39 pm

Yikes - just googled Astana - the things you don't know you don't know, it's the 2nd coldest city on the planet! They say a midweek game at Stoke is a challenge

Where's the coldest?

Iska · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:57:19 pm »

Totally forgot Milan were in this. They seem like such an irrelevance nowadays.

sms1986 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:02:16 pm »

Quote from: PaulF on February 15, 2018, 06:56:31 pm

Where's the coldest?

Yakutsk and Norilsk, both in Russia, can claim that title.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #55 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:05:01 pm »

Is that Borini on Milan bench? How the mighty have fallen... AC Milan that is...

scouseman · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:06:40 pm »

just to let you know that the Freeview channel BT showcase are showing tonight

Europa League Thursday 15 February
6.00pm Ludogorets v AC Milan
8.05pm FC Copenhagen v Atletico Madrid

Cu Chulainn · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:07:00 pm »

Quote from: vagabond on February 15, 2018, 12:32:39 pm

Because teams from that region were considered part of Europe before the break up of the Soviet Union.

It's not for that reason, otherwise Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan would be in UEFA as well. Kazakhstan is no way in Europe, but UEFA want to be as big as possible, and Kazakh clubs probably prefer playing in Europe than Asia.

Quote from: Iska on February 15, 2018, 06:57:19 pm

Totally forgot Milan were in this. They seem like such an irrelevance nowadays.

Yeah, it's sad. Seven-time European champions, now they're in the Europa League and nowhere near winning the Italian league.

Xxavi · « **Reply #58 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:08:10 pm »

The old man Aduriz is still doing the job for Bilbao.

jonkrux · « **Reply #59 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:16:52 pm »

Dortmund collapse. Now 2-1 behind. Ilicic both goals.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #60 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:25:10 pm »

And just when I was thinking how shit Atalanta looked first half

What a goal by Michy though

Makes it 2-2.

4 goals in 3 games for him now.

And almost 3-2, a lovely flick by Michy. But side netting from Pulisic.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #61 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:30:30 pm »

AC Milan look absolutely shit. Fortunately for them, Ludogorets are even worse.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #62 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:38:09 pm »

Lineups for Napoli vs RB Leipzig:

Napoli XI:
Reina, Maggio, Tonelli, Koulibaly, Hysaj, Rog, Diawara, Hamsik, Zielinski, Ounas, Callejon.

RB Leipzig XI:
Gulacsi, Laimer, Orban, Upamecano, Klostermann, Kampl, Keita, Sabitzer, Bruma, Werner, Poulsen.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:40:20 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on February 15, 2018, 07:30:30 pm

AC Milan look absolutely shit. Fortunately for them, Ludogorets are even worse.

Ac Milan are going through a shit time like us in the early 90' (Souness era)

Some players in that Milan team should who have no right to wear that shirt.

A long long way away from those great 90's -00's Milan teams i remember fondly.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #64 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:43:28 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on February 15, 2018, 07:40:20 pm

Ac Milan are going through a shit time like us in the early 90' (Souness era)

Some players in that Milan team should who have no right to wear that shirt.

A long long way away from those great 90's -00's Milan teams i remember fondly.

They've some very good players, they just don't play good stuff at all. Slow, laboured buildup and struggling to break with any pace. I would love us to sign Kessie though, he's got untold amounts of talent.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:51:06 pm »

Wow Borini scored.

newterp · « **Reply #66 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:53:25 pm »

Batshituiyu!! with the winner

Dim Glas · « **Reply #67 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:53:31 pm »

Michy Batshuayi is having the time of his life at Dortmund, it's like he's escaped from Chelsea hell

2 goals tonight, 5 in 3 games.

3-2 Dortmund.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #68 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:54:53 pm »

Dortmund are doing a great job raising Batshuayi's value for when Chelsea offload him in the summer

Butter Keks · « **Reply #69 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:54:55 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on February 15, 2018, 07:53:31 pm

Michy Batshuayi is having the time of his life at Dortmund, it's like he's escaped from Chelsea hell

2 goals tonight, 5 in 3 games.

3-2 Dortmund.

They did well to turn that around but what on earth has happened to them at the back? Imagine our front three against Dortmund these days, be a fucking massacre.

jonkrux · « **Reply #70 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:55:45 pm »

Very good game that. Well done dortmund

Dim Glas · « **Reply #71 on:** February 15, 2018, 07:58:11 pm »

Quote from: Butter Keks on February 15, 2018, 07:54:55 pm

They did well to turn that around but what on earth has happened to them at the back? Imagine our front three against Dortmund these days, be a fucking massacre.

yes it would be all kinds of crazy!

I think there are many reasons, they have had 3 coaches in the last 3 seasons. All with really differing styles. They miss Mats Hummels like crazy - how do even beging to replace him, they tried but not got anywhere near doing so.

They have had a lot of injurires - like a crazy amount, they have had to use so many defenders this season, central defenders playing fullbacks, Weigl playing centre back one game, fullbacks having to switch sides. They must have used about 6 different central defensive pairings! And then they had to sell Marc Bartra, so now they have another new cetranl defender to integrate.

And then a goalie who has been in poor form and lacking in confidence too.

So yeah, all sorts I guess! But it is crazy, they are so unsettled back there.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #72 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:00:57 pm »

Quote from: Cu Chulainn on February 15, 2018, 07:07:00 pm

It's not for that reason, otherwise Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan would be in UEFA as well. Kazakhstan is no way in Europe, but UEFA want to be as big as possible, and Kazakh clubs probably prefer playing in Europe than Asia.
Yeah, it's sad. Seven-time European champions, now they're in the Europa League and nowhere near winning the Italian league.

Sounds like us a couple of years ago.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #73 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:01:43 pm »

Celtic need to do damage here. Zenit haven't played a proper game for 2 months. They'll definitely improve for the run so to speak, so Celtic need a lead.

irregular_red · « **Reply #74 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:05:54 pm »

why is the napoli stadium more than half-empty?

Dim Glas · « **Reply #75 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:06:54 pm »

Quote from: irregular_red on February 15, 2018, 08:05:54 pm

why is the napoli stadium more than half-empty?

cos the fans don't deem te Europa worthy of their support. League title or nothing it seems.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #76 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:06:56 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on February 15, 2018, 08:00:57 pm

Sounds like us a couple of years ago.

To be honest, we were never near to winning the Italian League...

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #77 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:14:15 pm »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on February 15, 2018, 08:06:56 pm

To be honest, we were never near to winning the Italian League...

Bed wetter

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #78 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:19:50 pm »

Celtic are bossing this. But no goals. Which means two sucker punches in quick succession, knowing Rodgers' luck.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #79 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:21:14 pm »

Copenhagen lead against Atletico. Good news for those of us watching it for free on the BT website, as they can't play like an Allardyce side now.

Viktor Fischer, the guy that absolutely dismantled us in a youth game when he was at Ajax, scored it.