Champions League 2009-2010 1/8 Finals

KGBhoy · 15th February 2010, 16:49

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, 16:51

Hmmm interesting. New fixture layout?

WireRed · 15th February 2010, 16:53

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, 16:54

Tee hee. Who are Liverpool playing?

SharkyMcShark · 15th February 2010, 16:55

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

kouroux · 15th February 2010, 17:14

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, 17:39

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, 18:00

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

noodlehair · 15th February 2010, 18:12

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, 18:33

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, 18:35

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, 18:44

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, 19:34

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, 20:42

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, 20:45

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, 20:51

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, 21:50

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, 22:00

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

kietotheworld · 15th February 2010, 22:03

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, 07:53

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, 08:26

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, 17:17

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

charleysurf · 16th February 2010, 17:23

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, 17:53

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, 18:00

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, 18:13

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, 11:18

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, 12:53

Anyone else fancy Porto to do the gooners over ?

Frans · 17th February 2010, 12:58

yes , please.

i think i'll watch this one .

Partizan · 17th February 2010, 12:59

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, 19:34

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, 19:35

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, 19:37

I can't see Arsenal winning.

RonaldoVII · 17th February 2010, 19:42

Hopefully Porto destroy them to emphasize our win last season.

philipb231190 · 17th February 2010, 19:49

Porto are all over them.

Nistelrooy10 · 17th February 2010, 19:49

Campbell saved them twice from conceding already

RonaldoVII · 17th February 2010, 19:50

Good start for Porto. Similar to Milan ha.

Drifter · 17th February 2010, 19:51

Hulk should have buried that

x42bn6 · 17th February 2010, 19:51

Arsenal need to bring on Agent Silvestre.

Sc40les · 17th February 2010, 19:51

Tonight's games are remarkably boring.

I shan't be be bothering with them.

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15th February 2010, 16:51	#2 (permalink)
unitedbhoy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newry, Co.Down Posts: 1,290	Hmmm interesting. New fixture layout?

15th February 2010, 16:53	#3 (permalink)
WireRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In a champagne supernova Posts: 2,911	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, 16:54	#4 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rooney. Rooney. Rooney. Posts: 6,740	Tee hee. Who are Liverpool playing?

15th February 2010, 16:55	#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: 11,174	Question: The final is on a Saturday now, but at what time?

15th February 2010, 17:14	#6 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Poitiers(86)/France Posts: 17,981	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, 18:00	#8 (permalink)
zing Zingle balls Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 5,776	I think it's better. We can watch more games this way.

15th February 2010, 18:12	#9 (permalink)
noodlehair R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: So long, gimpos Posts: 36,108	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, 18:35	#11 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Poitiers(86)/France Posts: 17,981	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, 19:34	#13 (permalink)
Interista Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,383	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, 20:45	#15 (permalink)
Snow Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reykjavík, Iceland Posts: 1,745	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, 20:51	#16 (permalink)
RonaldoVII First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 Posts: 6,733	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.

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Jaap Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 2,433	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, 22:00	#18 (permalink)
Crustanoid First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the dark, where all the fevers grow. Under the water, where the shark bubbles blow Posts: 8,128	Is it only this round or will the quarters be split up as well?

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Woodzy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Barcelona Posts: 2,557	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.

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Ixion First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,833	Why are Everton playing in the Europa League tonight and why at 5:45 kick off? Seems unusual.

17th February 2010, 11:18	#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: 7,317	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.

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JayWalker First Team Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Appealing frivolously in an Absolut world. Beam up osmecan and Weird Fishes Posts: 14,757	Anyone else fancy Porto to do the gooners over ?

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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: 3,031	yes , please. i think i'll watch this one .

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Ronaldo No.9 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ''He made me suffer agonies on the pitch'' Alessandro Nesta on The Phenomenon Posts: 3,337	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

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x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の開裂. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 14,591	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, 19:37	#33 (permalink)
Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the global village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 'And Solskjaer has won it' Posts: 7,771	I can't see Arsenal winning.

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RonaldoVII First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 Posts: 6,733	Hopefully Porto destroy them to emphasize our win last season.

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philipb231190 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Béal Feirste. Come on admit it, everyones poked a piece of dog poo with a stick. This is the same. We're just poking poo. Posts: 3,081	Porto are all over them.

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Nistelrooy10 First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,998	Campbell saved them twice from conceding already

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RonaldoVII First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: E236:24:101 Posts: 6,733	Good start for Porto. Similar to Milan ha.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 23,081	Hulk should have buried that

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x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の開裂. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 14,591	Arsenal need to bring on Agent Silvestre.

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Sc40les Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,071	Tonight's games are remarkably boring. I shan't be be bothering with them.