Champions League 2009-2010 1/8 Finals

KGBhoy · 15th February 2010, 17:49

A thread like this will be created at some point, so I decided to do it myself.

Did anyone notice that the games are this week and next week? I haven't seen this discussed. Anyone know why?

BBC SPORT | Football | Europe | Champions League Fixtures

Tuesday, 16 February 2010
AC Milan v Man Utd, R1, L1, 19:45
Lyon v Real Madrid, R1, L1, 19:45
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Bayern Munich v Fiorentina, R1, L1, 19:45
FC Porto v Arsenal, R1, L1, 19:45
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Olympiakos v Bordeaux, R1, L1, 19:45
VfB Stuttgart v Barcelona, R1, L1, 19:45
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
CSKA Moscow v Sevilla, R1, L1, 17:30
Inter Milan v Chelsea, R1, L1, 19:45
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Arsenal v FC Porto, R1, L2, 19:45
Fiorentina v Bayern Munich, R1, L2, 19:45
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Man Utd v AC Milan, R1, L2, 19:45
Real Madrid v Lyon, R1, L2, 19:45
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Chelsea v Inter Milan, R1, L2, 19:45
Sevilla v CSKA Moscow, R1, L2, 19:45
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Barcelona v VfB Stuttgart, R1, L2, 19:45
Bordeaux v Olympiakos, R1, L2, 19:45

unitedbhoy · 15th February 2010, 17:51

Hmmm interesting. New fixture layout?

WireRed · 15th February 2010, 17:53

It's because UEFA want to attract a bigger TV audience by spreading the fixtures out over 4 weeks. For example, England and Italy can both watch Milan v United and Inter v Chelsea thus more viewers for both games.

Ole's_toe_poke · 15th February 2010, 17:54

Tee hee. Who are Liverpool playing?

SharkyMcShark · 15th February 2010, 17:55

Question: The final is on a Saturday now, but at what time?

kouroux · 15th February 2010, 18:14

It makes sense to schedule it this way specially for United and Chelsea as they both take on 2 teams sharing one stadium.No way were United and Chelsea gonna play the same week

KGBhoy · 15th February 2010, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouroux

It makes sense to schedule it this way specially for United and Chelsea as they both take on 2 teams sharing one stadium.No way were United and Chelsea gonna play the same week

I would understand if they moved the Inter game or AC game one week, but they moved 4 games. I think the $$$ explanation makes more sense.

zing · 15th February 2010, 19:00

I think it's better. We can watch more games this way.

noodlehair · 15th February 2010, 19:12

This new scheduling seems a bit gay, and somewhat pointless.

I mean, they've spread it out to two games a night, presumably to maximise viewing/television revenue, and yet still managed to get United and Real, probably the two biggest money spinners, playing at the same time

Anderson Searl · 15th February 2010, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodlehair

This new scheduling seems a bit gay, and somewhat pointless.

I mean, they've spread it out to two games a night, presumably to maximise viewing/television revenue, and yet still managed to get United and Real, probably the two biggest money spinners, playing at the same time

The only way this could be done is to keep the draw but by seeding the top 8 sides, seed THEM by their rank and lose the "draws" for the rest of the tournament.

The way the sched is made up, United and Milan play within 2 weeks, get a bunch of weeks off, and then start round 2... the clubs who start on the second week, get less time off, and start playing sooner (In some cases, depending how the draw works)

Or am I looking too far into this?

kouroux · 15th February 2010, 19:35

I think it's a good set up.This way there will more football to watch than ever (specially if you take into account Europa League)

kietotheworld · 15th February 2010, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodlehair

This new scheduling seems a bit gay, and somewhat pointless.

I mean, they've spread it out to two games a night, presumably to maximise viewing/television revenue, and yet still managed to get United and Real, probably the two biggest money spinners, playing at the same time

The top 4 seeds remaining in the competition are playing on different nights. Maybe it's based on that.

Interista · 15th February 2010, 20:34

The revenue argument is valid but I also think the fact that AC Milan and Inter play in the same stadium influenced Uefa's decision. In 2006 and 2008 we had to play our eight-final game one week later 'cause AC Milan were also playing the 2nd leg at the San Siro. I like this new format actually.

Jaap · 15th February 2010, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark

Question: The final is on a Saturday now, but at what time?

I'd expect it to be at 7:45pm.

Snow · 15th February 2010, 21:45

I like it. My station always showed 3 of 4 games live each day around this time. Straight after they'd do a show reviewing all the games and then rerun a game that you'd miss and after that the third game. I'd often watch two games but a three would be a bit too much since I have a girlfriend and a university life. Now I can watch all of them if I choose too. That's only a good thing.

RonaldoVII · 15th February 2010, 21:51

Disappointing personally that the next team I like watching after United is Real Madrid, who play on the same night. I dislike watching Arsenal so they can fuck off. Usually watch Chelsea when they are on, and against Inter should be two great games.

Jaap · 15th February 2010, 22:50

Here sky run a conference, where they randomly switch during all the matches that are being played - that way you won't miss any goal.

It's always plenty of fun during the group stages, when 8 matches are being played at the same time and a total number of around 30 goals were scored.

Crustanoid · 15th February 2010, 23:00

Is it only this round or will the quarters be split up as well?

kietotheworld · 15th February 2010, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crustanoid

Is it only this round or will the quarters be split up as well?

Pretty sure they'll be split as well.

Jaap · 16th February 2010, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crustanoid

Is it only this round or will the quarters be split up as well?

Yes, they will be!

UEFA.com - UEFA Champions League - Matches

Woodzy · 16th February 2010, 09:26

For me it's a good thing. Means there's less change of United and Barcelona plaing on the same day making it less of a mission to find anywhere showing the United game.

This is until United and Barca meet of course, which i am preying does happen.

Ixion · 16th February 2010, 18:17

Why are Everton playing in the Europa League tonight and why at 5:45 kick off? Seems unusual.

charleysurf · 16th February 2010, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaap

Yes, they will be!

UEFA.com - UEFA Champions League - Matches

No, the quarters looks normal there. They're spit over two separate weeks, not four.

Jaap · 16th February 2010, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by charleysurf

No, the quarters looks normal there. They're spit over two separate weeks, not four.

Was it usual though that only one match was played on one night? Always thought that four teams were involved in one night.

Ole's_toe_poke · 16th February 2010, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ixion

Why are Everton playing in the Europa League tonight and why at 5:45 kick off? Seems unusual.

They are playing today to not clash with the scum's game on Thursday. As for 5.45 kickoff.....that is just plain weird.

kietotheworld · 16th February 2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaap

Was it usual though that only one match was played on one night? Always thought that four teams were involved in one night.

There will be two matches on each matchday of the link posted.

Partizan · 17th February 2010, 12:18

Lyon 1 Real Madrid 0, apparantly Real were shite, and Lyon should have won by more. Any chance of an upset? I'll laugh my bollox off if the Franco cnuts fail to make the quarters again.

JayWalker · 17th February 2010, 13:53

Anyone else fancy Porto to do the gooners over ?

Frans · 17th February 2010, 13:58

yes , please.

i think i'll watch this one .

Partizan · 17th February 2010, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayWalker

Anyone else fancy Porto to do the gooners over ?

Is Hulk playing? They won't fancy facing that slab of beef. 2-1 Porto.

Ronaldo No.9 · 17th February 2010, 20:34

Porto vs Arsenal

FC Porto: Helton, Fucile, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Pereira, Ruben Micael, Fernando, Raul Meireles, Varela, Falcao, Hulk. Subs: Beto, Guarin, Belluschi, Gonzalez, Maicon, Costa, Miguel Lopes.

Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Campbell, Vermaelen, Clichy, Diaby, Denilson, Fabregas, Rosicky, Bendtner, Nasri. Subs: Mannone, Vela, Walcott, Ramsey, Silvestre, Eboue, Traore.

Very tough for Arsenal methinks, I could see Porto winning 2-0

x42bn6 · 17th February 2010, 20:35

Arsenal will win but there are so many passengers in that Arsenal squad.

The bench inspires no confidence too. Except perhaps Tweety.

Scholesy · 17th February 2010, 20:37

I can't see Arsenal winning.

RonaldoVII · 17th February 2010, 20:42

Hopefully Porto destroy them to emphasize our win last season.

philipb231190 · 17th February 2010, 20:49

Porto are all over them.

Nistelrooy10 · 17th February 2010, 20:49

Campbell saved them twice from conceding already

RonaldoVII · 17th February 2010, 20:50

Good start for Porto. Similar to Milan ha.

Drifter · 17th February 2010, 20:51

Hulk should have buried that

x42bn6 · 17th February 2010, 20:51

Arsenal need to bring on Agent Silvestre.

Sc40les · 17th February 2010, 20:51

Tonight's games are remarkably boring.

I shan't be be bothering with them.

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KGBhoy Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 739	Champions League 2009-2010 1/8 Finals A thread like this will be created at some point, so I decided to do it myself. Did anyone notice that the games are this week and next week? I haven't seen this discussed. Anyone know why? BBC SPORT \| Football \| Europe \| Champions League Fixtures Tuesday, 16 February 2010 AC Milan v Man Utd, R1, L1, 19:45 Lyon v Real Madrid, R1, L1, 19:45 Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Bayern Munich v Fiorentina, R1, L1, 19:45 FC Porto v Arsenal, R1, L1, 19:45 Tuesday, 23 February 2010 Olympiakos v Bordeaux, R1, L1, 19:45 VfB Stuttgart v Barcelona, R1, L1, 19:45 Wednesday, 24 February 2010 CSKA Moscow v Sevilla, R1, L1, 17:30 Inter Milan v Chelsea, R1, L1, 19:45 Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Arsenal v FC Porto, R1, L2, 19:45 Fiorentina v Bayern Munich, R1, L2, 19:45 Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Man Utd v AC Milan, R1, L2, 19:45 Real Madrid v Lyon, R1, L2, 19:45 Tuesday, 16 March 2010 Chelsea v Inter Milan, R1, L2, 19:45 Sevilla v CSKA Moscow, R1, L2, 19:45 Wednesday, 17 March 2010 Barcelona v VfB Stuttgart, R1, L2, 19:45 Bordeaux v Olympiakos, R1, L2, 19:45

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15th February 2010, 17:51	#2 (permalink)
unitedbhoy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newry, Co.Down Posts: 2,204	Hmmm interesting. New fixture layout?

15th February 2010, 17:53	#3 (permalink)
WireRed First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In a champagne supernova Posts: 5,170	It's because UEFA want to attract a bigger TV audience by spreading the fixtures out over 4 weeks. For example, England and Italy can both watch Milan v United and Inter v Chelsea thus more viewers for both games.

15th February 2010, 17:54	#4 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 17,487	Tee hee. Who are Liverpool playing?

15th February 2010, 17:55	#5 (permalink)
SharkyMcShark First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Using location as a tagline: because I'm just not cool enough to have my own. Posts: 17,955	Question: The final is on a Saturday now, but at what time?

15th February 2010, 18:14	#6 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 23,810	It makes sense to schedule it this way specially for United and Chelsea as they both take on 2 teams sharing one stadium.No way were United and Chelsea gonna play the same week

15th February 2010, 19:00	#8 (permalink)
zing Zingle balls Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 6,872	I think it's better. We can watch more games this way.

15th February 2010, 19:12	#9 (permalink)
noodlehair "It's like..." Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Flagg Posts: 1,394	This new scheduling seems a bit gay, and somewhat pointless. I mean, they've spread it out to two games a night, presumably to maximise viewing/television revenue, and yet still managed to get United and Real, probably the two biggest money spinners, playing at the same time

15th February 2010, 19:35	#11 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 23,810	I think it's a good set up.This way there will more football to watch than ever (specially if you take into account Europa League)

15th February 2010, 20:34	#13 (permalink)
Interista Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,376	The revenue argument is valid but I also think the fact that AC Milan and Inter play in the same stadium influenced Uefa's decision. In 2006 and 2008 we had to play our eight-final game one week later 'cause AC Milan were also playing the 2nd leg at the San Siro. I like this new format actually.

15th February 2010, 21:45	#15 (permalink)
Snow First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 8,691	I like it. My station always showed 3 of 4 games live each day around this time. Straight after they'd do a show reviewing all the games and then rerun a game that you'd miss and after that the third game. I'd often watch two games but a three would be a bit too much since I have a girlfriend and a university life. Now I can watch all of them if I choose too. That's only a good thing.

15th February 2010, 21:51	#16 (permalink)
RonaldoVII First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 PSN:FrozenInHell BetfairPromo: UTFAKVVTJ Posts: 11,528	Disappointing personally that the next team I like watching after United is Real Madrid, who play on the same night. I dislike watching Arsenal so they can fuck off. Usually watch Chelsea when they are on, and against Inter should be two great games.

15th February 2010, 22:50	#17 (permalink)
Jaap Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 4,136	Here sky run a conference, where they randomly switch during all the matches that are being played - that way you won't miss any goal. It's always plenty of fun during the group stages, when 8 matches are being played at the same time and a total number of around 30 goals were scored.

15th February 2010, 23:00	#18 (permalink)
Crustanoid First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,646	Is it only this round or will the quarters be split up as well?

16th February 2010, 09:26	#21 (permalink)
Woodzy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Barcelona Posts: 3,091	For me it's a good thing. Means there's less change of United and Barcelona plaing on the same day making it less of a mission to find anywhere showing the United game. This is until United and Barca meet of course, which i am preying does happen.

16th February 2010, 18:17	#22 (permalink)
Ixion First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,826	Why are Everton playing in the Europa League tonight and why at 5:45 kick off? Seems unusual.

17th February 2010, 12:18	#27 (permalink)
Partizan Cheesy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: We survived being bankrupt,we survived German bombs, we survived Munich, we survived relegation, we'll survive these Yankie cunts. Posts: 7,290	Lyon 1 Real Madrid 0, apparantly Real were shite, and Lyon should have won by more. Any chance of an upset? I'll laugh my bollox off if the Franco cnuts fail to make the quarters again.

17th February 2010, 13:53	#28 (permalink)
JayWalker Ball Spotter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Still got the blues for you.. RIP The Loner Posts: 24,195	Anyone else fancy Porto to do the gooners over ?

17th February 2010, 13:58	#29 (permalink)
Frans Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: " Wise people talk because they have something to say, fools talk because they have to say something " Posts: 3,134	yes , please. i think i'll watch this one .

17th February 2010, 20:34	#31 (permalink)
Ronaldo No.9 Redcafe FIFA Champion 2010 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ''Ronaldo was the attacker more difficult to tackle, He was simply unstoppable'' Paulo Maldini on The Phenomenon Posts: 4,186	Porto vs Arsenal FC Porto: Helton, Fucile, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Pereira, Ruben Micael, Fernando, Raul Meireles, Varela, Falcao, Hulk. Subs: Beto, Guarin, Belluschi, Gonzalez, Maicon, Costa, Miguel Lopes. Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Campbell, Vermaelen, Clichy, Diaby, Denilson, Fabregas, Rosicky, Bendtner, Nasri. Subs: Mannone, Vela, Walcott, Ramsey, Silvestre, Eboue, Traore. Very tough for Arsenal methinks, I could see Porto winning 2-0

17th February 2010, 20:35	#32 (permalink)
x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の谷間. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 17,092	Arsenal will win but there are so many passengers in that Arsenal squad. The bench inspires no confidence too. Except perhaps Tweety.

17th February 2010, 20:37	#33 (permalink)
Scholesy Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 'And Solskjær has won it' Posts: 9,484	I can't see Arsenal winning.

17th February 2010, 20:42	#34 (permalink)
RonaldoVII First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 PSN:FrozenInHell BetfairPromo: UTFAKVVTJ Posts: 11,528	Hopefully Porto destroy them to emphasize our win last season.

17th February 2010, 20:49	#35 (permalink)
philipb231190 First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Béal Feirste. Cheeseburger Walrus and Drunky McFuck Clown Posts: 7,613	Porto are all over them.

17th February 2010, 20:49	#36 (permalink)
Nistelrooy10 Tin Foil Hatter Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,195	Campbell saved them twice from conceding already

17th February 2010, 20:50	#37 (permalink)
RonaldoVII First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 PSN:FrozenInHell BetfairPromo: UTFAKVVTJ Posts: 11,528	Good start for Porto. Similar to Milan ha.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 29,164	Hulk should have buried that

17th February 2010, 20:51	#39 (permalink)
x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の谷間. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 17,092	Arsenal need to bring on Agent Silvestre.

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Sc40les Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,069	Tonight's games are remarkably boring. I shan't be be bothering with them.