Topic: Champions League

[b_joseph]

This has 2012 vibes written all over it for Chelsea. Including the superior opponent in the final.

Could make the argument that since Tuchel has been there. They might have been better than City.

[Fruity]

didn't think Real were too bad first half but chelsea should have wrapped this up ages ago.

Chelsea seem to be a very energetic team. Lots of pace on the break and move the ball quickly but have harried Madrid for most the game.

I think they will give City more of a game but only problem is I don't want them to win either.

[Studgotelli]

Credit to Tuchel two finals in half a season and resurrected their top 4 bid.

[Fromola]

I really want Chelsea to lose but there's no way a City-Real final would be any sort of competition..... Any way UEFA can chuck all 3 out before 10pm?

Yeah, it'd be embarrassing.

I thought at the start of the season we had a good chance of winning the CL this season (without all the injuries etc we would have had a decent chance) and our main rivals were City and Bayern. City will win it without having to play Bayern at all or Liverpool (injuries aside). Chelsea might beat them, but between the two of them, who gives a shit?

[killer-heels]

We should get used to seeing City, Chelsea and sometimes PSG and Bayern dominate CL. These are the only teams who can spend a lot. Spanish and Italian clubs are done, United and Liverpool owners won't spend much.

I would have preferred the ESL, controversial opinion, but better than watching a repeat of this year's final/SF. ESL would have levelled the playing field.

So you would prefer a competition where the same teams win it or compete to the end?

[S]

This has 2012 vibes written all over it for Chelsea. Including the superior opponent in the final.

Don’t think so. Tuchel is no fool, di Matteo’s victory had all the hallmarks of a fluke.

[johnj147]

I hope covid takes the final out..

[So… Howard Philips]

Just wait for the United - Arsenal final in the Europa League as well.

It's certainly preferable to watching Chelsea-City.

[slaphead]

Still the best dm in world football on current form

Him and Fabinho, on top form, are phenomenal. Streets ahead. Miles better than the likes of Casemiro, Rodri, Fernandinho and take your pick of god knows how many others.  Maybe not quite on Scott McTominays level though

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

"What a night for English football"
 

[Dave McCoy]

US feed is getting treated to a love fest for Roman.  Yay!

[Crosby Nick]

The only source of amusement I could wring from this season now is for West Ham to finish fifth, then somehow Arsenal and Chelsea win the European trophies and we get to see Moyesy’s face turn to stone whilst wearing a natty cardigan. Admittedly slim pickings compared to the last couple of years.

[koptommy93]

Not bothered to be honest. Either team losing will be satisfying to watch, more so than if Madrid were playing City.

[Clint Eastwood]

Could you think of a final more fitting for this soulless write-off of a season?

[CalgarianRed]

So you would prefer a competition where the same teams win it or compete to the end?

Yeah, I always liked the idea of ESL even before its inception. I am a big fan of NFL and NBA.

[didi shamone]

If Cardiola were to fail against all the odds, that would be the only possible joy to be gotten from the final.

Is this what it feels like to be an Everton fan?

[Nick110581]

Terrible season on so many levels

[MJD-L4]

Manchester City V Chelsea is the most underwhelming sounding CL final of all time

[JackWard33]

This has 2012 vibes written all over it for Chelsea. Including the superior opponent in the final.

Not convinced City are superior to them right now

[killer-heels]

Yeah, I always liked the idea of ESL even before its inception. I am a big fan of NFL and NBA.

So what’s wrong with CL if you are so convinced the same team will win it or get far?

[slaphead]

Just wait now for the - Tuchel is the best German Manager in the world and the Tuchel is better manager than Klopp bullox to start in the London Loving Media. Can't wait

[Fromola]

We should get used to seeing City, Chelsea and sometimes PSG and Bayern dominate CL. These are the only teams who can spend a lot. Spanish and Italian clubs are done, United and Liverpool owners won't spend much.

I would have preferred the ESL, controversial opinion, but better than watching a repeat of this year's final/SF. ESL would have levelled the playing field.

I think this is a key point, especially as Juve, Barca, Real still haven't even quit ESL. They know they're fucked. They've been horrific this season in Europe.

The English teams at least have the PL cash cow and/or billionaire owners.

[UntouchableLuis]

Could you think of a final more fitting for this soulless write-off of a season?

Book your tickets! (Except no one can)

[AmSeeker]

What on earth happened to Hazard? Has he the bouts of 'Sanchez' ... ie player finished once he reaches 29

[Fruity]

The only source of amusement I could wring from this season now is for West Ham to finish fifth, then somehow Arsenal and Chelsea win the European trophies and we get to see Moyesy’s face turn to stone whilst wearing a natty cardigan. Admittedly slim pickings compared to the last couple of years.

the way this season is going you know it will be us that finish 4th and the scenario above happens to us.

[bornandbRED]

From title winners to being miles behind Chelsea a year later  give me strength

[AmSeeker]

Just wait now for the - Tuchel is the best German Manager in the world and the Tuchel is better manager than Klopp bullox to start in the London Loving Media. Can't wait

Not quite. But he's done remarkably well.

[Nick110581]

Just wait now for the - Tuchel is the best German Manager in the world and the Tuchel is better manager than Klopp bullox to start in the London Loving Media. Can't wait

Who cares.

Ignore the media.

[FlashGordon]

No. Half of the forum loves to stick it to people as being "Not real supporters" if they have a moan.

Not really, they call them moaning c*nts. Which, on reflection, is in essence what they are 

[Gray Hamster]

Manchester City V Chelsea is the most underwhelming sounding CL final of all time

Sure is....Two of the biggest fakes in world football. Will anyone actually even bother watching??

[disgraced cake]

It's always darkest before dawn lads

*cries self to sleep*

[Macphisto80]

Chelsea and City in a Champions league final in an empty stadium. It's the dream come true. What a time to be alive.

[skipper757]

Just wait for the United - Arsenal final in the Europa League as well.

This would be the second time in three years we had all-PL finals in the CL and Europa if that happened.

Since 2019, European finalists:
-Liverpool
-Spurs
-Arsenal
-Chelsea x2
-Man City
-Man United (assuming 6-2 first leg is enough)
-Arsenal or Villarreal
-Bayern
-PSG
-Sevilla
-Inter

Hmmm, wonder why the top Spanish/Italian sides were worried about money and UEFA competition.

[slaphead]

Sure is....Two of the biggest fakes in world football. Will anyone actually even bother watching??

Of course they will. Them 2 clubs have about 100k fans between them you know

[Simplexity]

Chelsea and City in a Champions league final in an empty stadium. It's the dream come true. What a time to be alive.

What dreams are made of.

Football was luckily saved so we could witness this peerless spectacle.

Thank you Gary Neville you legend.

[zimmie'5555]

Chelsea and City in a Champions league final in an empty stadium. It's the dream come true. What a time to be alive.

Talk they'll have 25k fans there

[Caligula?]

It's almost like we pissed off somebody up there by winning nearly everything for two seasons straight.

The only way this season could have been worse was if the Mancs had won the league or if Everton had qualified for the CL with us missing out. Absolutely everything has gone wrong.

[Fruity]

Sure is....Two of the biggest fakes in world football. Will anyone actually even bother watching??

The rawk CL thread will be as busy as normal.

[zimmie'5555]

The only way this season could have been worse was if the Mancs had won the league or if Everton had qualified for the CL with us missing out. 

Still time . . .

[Nick110581]

Hazard joking around there with Zouma.

Fucking hell.