Today's football.

[bicycleheader]

Bang..

just back from the stadium....couldnt believe that strike!

was an amazing game, and will be a classic tie overall. i smell a penalty shootout

 

[blue4eva77]

Obviously he does not care

I am sure Munich fans will if they keep getting served up football like that after watching the way the same team set about games last season

I know yeah

Winning trophy after trophy, what's all that about. So yesterday isn't it.

 

[rascal]

Just caught the last 40 mins on ITV+1 of that United game, sorry but trying to make out a score draw was some fantastic result when your still the reigning champions of England with pretty much the same team as the last season and at home with 26% possession all game and scoring from a set piece whilst looking terrified for large periods to have less than 9 players out ya own box is just pathetic.

Not a fan of the pep style either, but for god's sake without them their wouldn't have even been a game tonight, absolutely detestable way to play the game especially at home like from united, and yerr though it was for inter under mourinho at home to barca a whilst back and chelsea vs barca last year too

It is a '7th best team in England didn't get tonked by the best side in the world' reaction. Which is fair enough really, given that they've just been spanked by the RS and Citeh in recent weeks.

 

[meagher94]

The best overall but not immune to certain styles. Over two legs they'd probably do anyone, but Liverpool would certainly give them a game at Anfield.

Doesn't matter about Flanagan, he's not involved in possession - they just lump the ball as quick as they can to Suarez and Sturridge and it's a tactic that would potentially hurt any team in world football. They're a two man side who know exactly how to use what they have.

Maybe they'd "give them a game" but it certainly wouldn't be a walk in the park, I've seen RS on Twitter saying things like "This Bayern are overrated we'd [Poor language removed] these everywhere"

They're not even IN the CL this year and they're claiming to be able to smash the current champion's of it ffs.

 

[bluestevon]

Maybe they'd "give them a game" but it certainly wouldn't be a walk in the park, I've seen RS on Twitter saying things like "This Bayern are overrated we'd [Poor language removed] these everywhere"

They're not even IN the CL this year and they're claiming to be able to smash the current champion's of it ffs.

Under the pressure Barca and bayern would put them under, that rush pressing they do would see them get torn apart tbh

 

[toffeejack]

why are people discussing liverpool v bayern in depth? are we going to go into depth discussions of THEM vs every team in the world? we don't even talk that way about our own team.

 

[blue4eva77]

why are people discussing liverpool v bayern in depth? are we going to go into depth discussions of THEM vs every team in the world? we don't even talk that way about our own team.

Best team in england mate.

 

[LinekersLegs]

just back from the stadium....couldnt believe that strike!

was an amazing game, and will be a classic tie overall. i smell a penalty shootout

The pass from Iniesta to set up Neymar's goal was also superb.

 

[bicycleheader]

The pass from Iniesta to set up Neymar's goal was also superb.

It sure was. Iniesta was a bit magical tonight.

neymar not so much apart from that finish

 

[LinekersLegs]

It sure was. Iniesta was a bit magical tonight.

neymar not so much apart from that finish

Wouldn't have known who to give MOTM to - Iniesta or Costa as he was all round good not just for the goal. Any word on how long Diego costa or Pique are out for?

 

[bicycleheader]

Wouldn't have known who to give MOTM to - Iniesta or Costa as he was all round good not just for the goal. Any word on how long Diego costa or Pique are out for?

Havent read anything yet on either. Masche and Bartra were excellent after Pique went off. Im not a big Pique fan in general. Do you mean Diego who scored?

MOTM for me was Busquets, followed by Courtois. Busquets has to be seen live in a high pressure intense game like this to be believed. He is possibly the calmest player Ive ever seen. Just always keeps possession, even doing little dragbacks and backheels when pressured by two or more defenders. Best on the pitch all the way through for me.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Havent read anything yet on either. Masche and Bartra were excellent after Pique went off. Im not a big Pique fan in general. Do you mean Diego who scored?

MOTM for me was Busquets, followed by Courtois. Busquets has to be seen live in a high pressure intense game like this to be believed. He is possibly the calmest player Ive ever seen. Just always keeps possession, even doing little dragbacks and backheels when pressured by two or more defenders. Best on the pitch all the way through for me.

Yeah, was mixing up my Diegos & Costas!

The atmosphere did sound great, especially towards the end, was surprised Courtois was able to keep the scores level.

 

[Thebitterblue - Kopite]

Under the pressure Barca and bayern would put them under, that rush pressing they do would see them get torn apart tbh

To be frank, RS play different style depending on the opposition. When they played Arsenal and us , who are the two clubs which values possession too much this season. They were pretty happy with giving us the ball so that they can win it back deep in their half and counter with pace. Bit similar to the way BVB played last season. It will be a joy to watch for neutrals, but not for us .

 

[Fuleco]

Iniesta must be the worlds most likeable footballer?

 

[bicycleheader]

Iniesta must be the worlds most likeable footballer?

i certainly love him. at the very least he is the most popular man in Spain!

Iniiiiieeeeeeestaaaa!