The UEFA competitions thread 2017/18

[Luigi]

Tiz only their (record) 8th consecutive semi-final.


Looking at the stats I didn't realize that they went 32 years without winning it before 1998.


Would like to see a Liverpool v Real final.

[Luigi]

Which is now a possibility.

Liverpool Vrs Roma
Real Vrs Bayern.

[harrybarracuda]

You're actually standing by that embarrassing contention, then?

You...umm...you do know who's won it for three of the last four seasons, right?

It's a cup Sybil. Liverpool's front line are better than Juve's, and they are nicely set up for European football. They have set the record for goals scored in the competition with two or three games to go.

They need not fear any of the teams, and they will cruise past Roma to the final IMHO.


As for Arsenal, they've drawn Atletico. That probably should have been the final, but you can only beat who's in front of you.

Marseille take on Red Bull in the other.

I'm surprised that Lazio folded so badly.

[cyrille]

OK so on planet barracuda Liverpool won't be happier about drawing Roma than they would have been about drawing Real Madrid.

And so logically, since you think they'll 'cruise past' Roma then if they meet Bayern or Real Madrid in the final then they will 'cruise' through that too.

Righto.

[harrybarracuda]

OK so on planet barracuda Liverpool won't be happier about drawing Roma than they would have been about drawing Real Madrid.

And so logically, since you think they'll 'cruise past' Roma then if they meet Bayern or Real Madrid in the final then they will 'cruise' through that too.

Righto.

Did you actually fucking notice that Roma put four goals past Barca over two legs?

Or are you just being completely gormless for the sake of it?

[cyrille]

Did you actually fucking notice that Roma put four goals past Barca over two legs?

Or are you just being completely gormless for the sake of it?

So are Liverpool going to 'cruise past' them or are they formidable opposition?

Make your mind up you fucking clown.

I'd thought your low point on this thread would be spelling 'UEFA' incorrectly.

How wrong I was.

[harrybarracuda]

So are Liverpool going to 'cruise past' them or are they formidable opposition?

Make your mind up you fucking clown.

I'd thought your low point on this thread would be spelling 'UEFA' incorrectly.

How wrong I was.

Your witless waffling tells me you get the point.

Again:

I don't suppose it makes much difference for Liverpool either at this stage.

You can get 2/1 Bayern-Liverpool final.

I would jump on it.

[cyrille]

Your witless waffling tells me you get the point.

You're talking utter bollocks...on a par with your drivel about ETA, the 'Catalonian' separatists.

You can get 2/1 Bayern-Liverpool final.

I would jump on it.

Looks a truly terrible bet imo.

[Luigi]

You can get 2/1 Bayern-Liverpool final.

I would jump on it.

I wouldn't.


Particularly if Ramos is back for the SF. I wouldn't bet against any team that has Ronaldo leading the line looking for records.



When he retires in 17 years time, it wouldn't surprise me if his DNA comes up positive for part cyborg, part European cup.




I'm copyrighting that last line, btw.

[harrybarracuda]

Took the Liverpool/Bayern first leg double instead.

I doubt any of you tossers will put your money whether your mouth is.

[Luigi]

I doubt any of you tossers will put your money whether your mouth is.

Oh it's on now.


I bet 3 bitcoin that either Liverpool, Roma, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich will win the CL.

[cyrille]

I doubt any of you tossers will put your money whether your mouth is.

Harry, are you from the subcontinent by any chance?

[Switch]

Looks like a favorable draw for Liverpool, but Roma will be no pushover. Real have been so inconsistent this season and Bayern are in I rich vein of form.

Liverpool Bayern final probably.
On paper you would have to go for Bayern the way they are playing. It’s a great prospect for the underdogs to bring some silverware for Klopp.

[cyrille]

Liverpool, Bayern and Real are all even for me. Liverpool because of the favourable draw. Real's European pedigree cannot be discounted, and when it matters Ronaldo is just ridiculously reliable.

Roma are of course the least likely winners by some distance for everyone including harry. He has rather oddly bet against what he was shooting his mouth off about yesterday, and then suggested other people aren't putting their money where their mouths are.

[harrybarracuda]

Harry, are you from the subcontinent by any chance?

No, or I would have said "I doubt any of you onanists will put your rupees where your mouth is".

[harrybarracuda]

Liverpool, Bayern and Real are all even for me. Liverpool because of the favourable draw. Real's European pedigree cannot be discounted, and when it matters Ronaldo is just ridiculously reliable.

Roma are of course the least likely winners by some distance for everyone including harry. He has rather oddly bet against what he was shooting his mouth off about yesterday, and then suggested other people aren't putting their money where their mouths are.

If you recall, this whole debate began because I said it doesn't matter who Liverpool draw. I actually fancy Liverpool to win it again, barring injury. They have the best attack, and in recent games the best defence.

[cyrille]

So, to sum up:

1) Prior to the draw you claim that Roma, Bayern and Real represent equally difficult opponents for Liverpool.
2) Luigi rightly points out that's bollocks.
3) Following Liverpool getting the best draw, namely the weakest opponents, you bet on a Liverpool win.
4) You claim that in doing this you are 'putting your money where your mouth is'

What...the...actual...fuck?

[harrybarracuda]

So, to sum up:

1) Prior to the draw you claim that Roma, Bayern and Real represent equally difficult opponents for Liverpool.

Yes.

2) Luigi rightly points out that's bollocks.

No, Luigi agreed with you. You're both wrong.

3) Following Liverpool getting the best draw, namely the weakest opponents, you bet on a Liverpool win.

I backed Liverpool and Bayern to win. Can't you read? And Roma knocked out Barca, currently top of La Liga. How are they the "weakest opponents"?

4) You claim that in doing this you are 'putting your money where your mouth is'

Yes, I've said Liverpool and Bayern will win and I think Liverpool will win the pot.

What...the...actual...fuck?

If we are talking about your reading comprehension abilities, exactly.

Derp de derp derp Sybil. You're making no fucking sense whatsoever other than you think Real Madrid are the dog's bollocks, despite it taking dodgy refereeing to sneak them through after leaking three goals at home.

[cyrille]

I can read fine, Mary (see what I did there? Y-a-w-n).. and you've been spouting clueless contradictory bollocks for days.

[harrybarracuda]

I can read fine, Mary (see what I did there? Y-a-w-n).. and you've been spouting clueless contradictory bollocks for days.

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.

[hallelujah]

Hopefully, Roma will do the job and get that lot out, but I'd have preferred Bayern or Real in the semis for them, of course.

Those writing off Roma though will do well to remember that they won their group, ahead of Atletico and Chelsea, haven't conceded a goal at home yet in the whole competition and have just walloped Barca 3-0 at home. They've also got a proper manager in Di Francesco and I doubt he'll be found out quite as easily as "the genius" was.

Forza Roma!

[harrybarracuda]

Hopefully, Roma will do the job and get that lot out, but I'd have preferred Bayern or Real in the semis for them, of course.

Those writing off Roma though will do well to remember that they won their group, ahead of Atletico and Chelsea, haven't conceded a goal at home yet in the whole competition and have just walloped Barca 3-0 at home. They've also got a proper manager in Di Francesco and I doubt he'll be found out quite as easily as "the genius" was.

Forza Roma!

They haven't met the CL top scorers yet....

[hallelujah]

Easy peasy. Just sign Ashley Young.

[cyrille]

Liverpool looking like they could finish this match four or five goals up against a side supposedly as good as Bayern and Real.

[David48atTD]

I rarely watch any of the matches as I don't have Cable nor are they played in my time zone, however ...

I caught the most of the first half of the game ... brilliant. Really enjoyed the spectacle.

Saw it maybe up to 10 mins after Liverpool scored their first goal.

Roma were well disciplined til then ... then the flood gates opened and it ended up 5 - 2 ?

Salah is a Star