2013

[TheAdmiral]

Buttner has been brilliant. Man Utd are actually pulling a formation switch trick in front of him between offence and defence so he is especially at risk.

Was about to say I was impressed by his performance so far this match, he's been really sharp.

[EArl]

This game is intense.

[Foye]

Not sure why Guardiola left out Mandzukic if Bayern keep on crossing the ball.

was thinking that too , seems so pointless all this crossing.

Also this whole possession is pointless. Everytime United is in possession of the ball in Bayerns half, Bayern are dangerous on the counter attack. If Bayern would grant United just 40 per cent of the ball they would've scored already.

That's something Guardiola doesn't want to understand, though. He wants to beat 11 opposing players in their half instead of playing 4 vs. 4 on counter attack.

[TheAdmiral]

Fellaini loses possession for the 100th time this match.

[magik9113]

oh my goodness Wellbeck

[TheAdmiral]

Welbeck.

[MaliBrah]

Not sure why Guardiola left out Mandzukic if Bayern keep on crossing the ball.

was thinking that too , seems so pointless all this crossing.

Also this whole possession is pointless. Everytime United is in possession of the ball in Bayerns half, Bayern are dangerous on the counter attack. If Bayern would grant United just 40 per cent of the ball they would've scored already.

That's something Guardiola doesn't want to understand, though. He wants to beat 11 opposing players in their half instead of playing 4 vs. 4 on counter attack.

yeah was thinking the same. I guess he wants to do it his way and its not like he has a messi to pull things out of his ass anymore.

[MaliBrah]

my goodness welbeck.....

bayern CB's are all suspect.

[magik9113]

my goodness welbeck.....

bayern CB's are all suspect.

Martinez is playing CB? Where's my boy Dante at

[Captain_Obvious]

I liked Welbecks idea there

[Drax]

Also this whole possession is pointless. Everytime United is in possession of the ball in Bayerns half, Bayern are dangerous on the counter attack. If Bayern would grant United just 40 per cent of the ball they would've scored already.

That's something Guardiola doesn't want to understand, though. He wants to beat 11 opposing players in their half instead of playing 4 vs. 4 on counter attack.

Thats why Bayern München was way more dangerous last season ...

[MaliBrah]

my goodness welbeck.....

bayern CB's are all suspect.

Martinez is playing CB? Where's my boy Dante at

dante is suspended I think. Yeah martinez is starting.

[MaliBrah]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

[Foye]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

That's what I'm thinking as well.

[TheAdmiral]

was thinking that too , seems so pointless all this crossing.

Also this whole possession is pointless. Everytime United is in possession of the ball in Bayerns half, Bayern are dangerous on the counter attack. If Bayern would grant United just 40 per cent of the ball they would've scored already.

That's something Guardiola doesn't want to understand, though. He wants to beat 11 opposing players in their half instead of playing 4 vs. 4 on counter attack.

yeah was thinking the same. I guess he wants to do it his way.

And that's exactly why I stand by what I've said before: last season's Bayern side were more of a threat to their opponents than this Bayern squad. They just don't look nearly as dominant as they did last season, especially in the CL.

[Maex]

I do not think that Man United keep the clean sheet for much longer. What they are doing, always throwing at least eight players behind the ball and running forward will tear them down.

[magik9113]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

I definitely think Real is the team that can/will beat Bayern.

Rafinha in my opinion isn't of the same caliber as any of their other starters. Martinez is a superstar but only as a defensive center mid.

But still I refuse to begin to criticize Bayern, even if they end up losing this one...

[MaliBrah]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

That's what I'm thinking as well.

the bayern defenders have looked suspect in this half and the arsenal tie when being run at. Di maria , benz , ronaldo , and bale might be too much.

going to be a fun watch.

[TheAdmiral]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

Sole reason why one might (rightfully) believe Real won't be able to beat this Bayern, would be because of their midfield. Especially Xabi Alonso has looked very suspect the past few games. When he plays like crap, Real usually plays like crap. Otherwise, Real Madrid have all the right pieces to defeat Bayern.

[Ted Lasso]

ronaldo-benzema-bale are going to expose bayern if real can just sit back and defend well.

They can't. Not unless they change their usual setup.