European Football 2024-25

[Tommy Chong]

Most would agree they're the underdogs but there are good subplots to match - Emery has a great record in cup competitions coupled to his PSG tenure while Lucho now has the Qatari club in superlative form

On paper both matches will have the obvious 2 favored yet they are both more even than it might seem.

In terms of CL format, it's also interesting that home advantage doesn't appear to have the same weight it has had in seasons past as I fully expect tonight's 4 quarterfinalists to give equally great performances in the return leg. Or perhaps the matches are simply more open

I still envision Inter vs Barça in one semi and Arsenal vs PSG in the other

Well, let’s see after tonight, mate.

PSG are prone to having a brain fart moment or two every now and again.

 

[IV(AC)]

Off to see Barcelona vs Borussia tonight
Ticket up in the gods so best not forget my specs

 

[davek]

Aston Villa or Barca v Dortmund....let me think?

 

[LEONARD]

Hats off to the Gunners last night.

A decent game of football, and they were worthy winners.

Surely they can't blow the second leg?

 

[Lapeno77]

Hats off to the Gunners last night.

A decent game of football, and they were worthy winners.

Surely they can't blow the second leg?

Depends on if the officials do their job properly. If there is one ground that has refereeing weirdness when required, it's the Bernabeu.

 

[Professor Toffee]

Depends on if the officials do their job properly. If there is one ground that has refereeing weirdness when required, it's the Bernabeu.

There are two grounds my friend not one and the Bernabeu is way behind Analfield

 

[davek]

Looking forward to watching Barca's Yamal tonight.

Superstar.

 

[davek]

Still not convinced about PSG.

They create a lot of chances but are very wasteful, and they play in a fitful way.

Arsenal beat them IMO.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

Villa may still have a shot in the second leg. Dortmund is done and dusted though.

 

[Pilks]

Reading the HYS comments on the BBC report of the Arsenal game the other night, seeing comments saying 'well done beating Madrid, from a Liverpool fan' etc, and you could HEAR the gritted teeth . They might want Madrid out after the Ramos 'assault' and all that, but just wait until if Arsenal happen to beat PSG, or even win it.Their heads will be exploding like a scene from Scanners...

 

[helpimonfire]

5 places in champions League for British teams next season? Is that to ensure City get in.

 

[IV(AC)]

I can’t see past Barcelona for the CL this season. Clinical despatch of Borussia last night. Their engine is F de Jong- everything a central mid should be. And that front 3 was a joy to watch. I couldnt help chuckling at our Jack compared to Lamal…

 

[gonetomorrow]

No way Arsenal are through yet.

 

[The T-Dex]

Bilbao is very busy this evening it feels, the bars are going to be packed.

Saw West Ham's youth team earlier wandering around so guessing there's a youth tournament coming soon.

 

[atrottel]

Watching Chelsea play their 5-yard passes to each other back and forth, the mind switches to more interesting and enjoyable concepts, like putting a new coat of paint on the bathroom wall or cleaning the kitchen sink U-bend. A lesson in how to remove any pleasure from the game of football.