2024-25 UEFA Champions League

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Who will win?

Inter
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43%
PSG
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57%
 
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#201 » by MaliBrah » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:07 pm

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-Luke- wrote:Very interesting semifinals. Couldn't tell who is favorite now.

Barcelona is likely the favorite at this point. It's a toss-up between Arsenal and PSG to reach the final.

Arsenal vs. Barcelona would be nice, rematch of the 2006 final when Jens Lehmann got the red card.

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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#202 » by KG Leonard » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:38 pm

The_Brecht wrote:What a game by Odegaard by the way.
Completely controls the game.


He was the master of the game, so bold how he moved the ball around Madrid defenders, midfield like they weren't there. Second half specially , Saka's goal was mostly his movement. It seems he is himself again when he has Saka beside him.
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Post#203 » by Young Stapler » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:39 pm

90 minutes at the Bernabéu is a long time :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#204 » by Young Stapler » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:44 pm

Thuram must be mentioned. He's been excellent for Inter.
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Post#205 » by Young Stapler » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:46 pm

Merino assisted in both Arsenal goals and they were lovely weighted passes. Odegaard in the 2nd half was brilliant. Saliba is a beast despite the mistake. I wish we had Gabriel :( :(
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#206 » by -Luke- » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:52 pm

Baseline81 wrote:With Ancelotti expected to leave, are we thinking Alonso will leave Bayer to manage Los Blancos?


Just read that Perez wants Klopp. But Klopp would make a fool of himself after he said he doesn't want to be a coach again. Xabi probably the most likely candidate, although he had a few games with dubious decisions this season.

If Xabi leaves, this could also have consequences for Wirtz' future in Leverkusen.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#207 » by MetalFingaz » Thu Apr 17, 2025 9:39 pm

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Baseline81 wrote:With Ancelotti expected to leave, are we thinking Alonso will leave Bayer to manage Los Blancos?


Just read that Perez wants Klopp. But Klopp would make a fool of himself after he said he doesn't want to be a coach again. Xabi probably the most likely candidate, although he had a few games with dubious decisions this season.

If Xabi leaves, this could also have consequences for Wirtz' future in Leverkusen.

I love Klopp always but uh, going back on his statement to coach Madrid can't look more foolish than being the face of Red Bull's evil sporting empire.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#208 » by MaliBrah » Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:16 pm

Big big day tomorrow man , annoyed that idiot Partey got himself suspended in the final minutes vs Madrid smh. Bit worried that he isn't playing
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Post#209 » by Baseline81 » Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:45 pm

Anyone see Arteta's plea to the fans?

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/12606/13358265/mikel-arteta-sends-rallying-call-to-arsenal-fans-ahead-of-their-champions-league-semi-final-i-need-you

And then apparently, those fans were pretty subdued tonight against PSG.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#210 » by magik9113 » Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:00 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed the game yesterday as a neutral. Intense match.
looking forward to another good one today
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#211 » by The_Brecht » Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:27 pm

In this game and the games against Liverpool Donnaruma finally showed why he's considerd such a great goalkeeper.
Unlucky not to get a draw in the end, but the first 30 minutes PSG were all over Arsenal.

No shame in losing against that team when they play like that.
But anything still is possible.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#212 » by Baseline81 » Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:50 pm

The_Brecht wrote:In this game and the games against Liverpool Donnaruma finally showed why he's considerd such a great goalkeeper.
Unlucky not to get a draw in the end, but the first 30 minutes PSG were all over Arsenal.

No shame in losing against that team when they play like that.
But anything still is possible.

What game were you watching? If you want to say that, I can just as easily say the result should have been 0-3 to PSG. PSG were the better team, and deservedly, are leading.

You're correct, though, anything can happen in the second leg, especially if Arsenal grab the first goal.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#213 » by Baphomet » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:10 pm

Brilliant game between Barca and Inter. Yamal is really something else.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#214 » by El Turco » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:11 pm

Is there any doubt that Yamal is the best teenager ever? Going from Messi to this is unfair.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#215 » by Baphomet » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:16 pm

El Turco wrote:Is there any doubt that Yamal is the best teenager ever? Going from Messi to this is unfair.


Rooney was an absolute menace as a teenager too, off the top of my head, but Yamal is levels clear.
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#216 » by El Turco » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:24 pm

Barcelona really struggles with set pieces, Arsenal unlucky not to play them


Woof then Barcelona scores one off a corner too, what a beauty.
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Post#217 » by Baphomet » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:26 pm

Unreal scenes, what a game
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#218 » by El Turco » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:35 pm

They are going to build a Dumfries statue outside of San Siro if this counts
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#219 » by magik9113 » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:35 pm

Game of the year?
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Re: 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 

Post#220 » by El Turco » Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:41 pm

magik9113 wrote:Game of the year?


Overall this has been the best CL campaign of recent years, particularly the knockout stages. I dont know if it has anything to do with the new format.
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