I'd say good luck but break a leg is probably more appropriate when Neymar and Suarez and Co. are playing.
Champions League Final - Barcelona vs Juventus
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
I predict 4-0 to Barca. If I had any money, I'd put a tenner on it at 30/1.
Underestimating juve is dangerous. I don't get it. People say they've got as good a midfield as any, yet they apparently barely have a chance? There are times when your team's midfield has looked anything but special this season as well.
The fans can underestimate them but the Barca players won't. Most of them are true competitors and winners and the rest are hungry for big trophies. Not saying they'll win 100% guarantee, just that there won't be any complacency.
Some pretty odd bets available for this:
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Carlos Tevez all to score & Patrice Evra carded 100/1
Luis Surez not to shake Patrice Evra's hand prior to the kick-off, then score and be carded 66/1
Patrice Evra to be carded for a foul committed on Luis Suarez 10/1
There to be 12 or more corners, both teams to be shown at least two cards and Lionel Messi to score 12/1
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Carlos Tevez all to score & Patrice Evra carded 100/1
Luis Surez not to shake Patrice Evra's hand prior to the kick-off, then score and be carded 66/1
Patrice Evra to be carded for a foul committed on Luis Suarez 10/1
There to be 12 or more corners, both teams to be shown at least two cards and Lionel Messi to score 12/1
I'm surprised you're rooting for Juve. Aren't you a Milan fan?
Its like one big jinx. Everyone I know is not only expecting us to win, but by a margin. I was just looking at Juve's lineup and it's bloody solid, especially in the midfield. Our midfield trio must step it up and not allow them as much space as they allowed Bilbao in the Copa final.
Quite like the sound of this one. Who is it offering that?
They're all from SKybet. I put £2 on that one myself!
Cant face having yet another gambling account but thats definately worth a few pound
After Suarez nutmegs him for the 4th time tonight, he'll hopefully lose it and powerbomb Suarez, leaving him writhing on the floor like Loki after The Hulk smashed him.
A man can dream.
The fans would certainly forgive him for that.
Marchisio is such a boss!Nah, Evra will keep his cool.
That first bet at 100/1 is certainly worth a punt, shame my betsite doesn't offer it. I've got a tenner on Messi scores in a 0-2 Barça win.
All of Italy will be rooting for Juve tonight and I'm no different. It would have been a different scenario if Ancelotti had made it to the final with RM.
Based on the infallible logic that Juve look smart and business-like, whereas Barca dress like a bunch of psychedelic tramps, I take Juventus to win.
Taken out of a GQ photoshoot.
Really hope Juve can park the bus and sneak a win. Actually the entire football world should be behind Juve for two reasons: in Suarez, Barca have the biggest cnut in football and in Qatar, the most egregious sponsors, which in current circumstances almost make them an accessory to murder.
I'm supporting Juve just because of a bet.
But the bolded bit is unfair, and condemns a large proportion of the world by default.
Yes, might've got a bit carried away.. My point is that while FIFA have, deservedly, got a lot of criticism in the Qatar fiasco, people forget that Barcelona probably played a significant role as well.
Somehow, I can't get hyped for this final.
Damn,those Italians sure dress good..
I would like to see Evra win, but not Tevez,
I would be happy to see Messi win but not Suarez,
Lose, Lose
I would be happy to see Messi win but not Suarez,
Lose, Lose
Aye. fecking classy.
There is no denying it - Serie A can be as shit and corrupt as it wants to, but Italian footballers are by far the best dressed footballers.
By far.
By far.
I think the draw at halftime/Barca at full time @ 7/2 bet is the way to go, stuck a tenner on it.
Hoping for a good match, I think it'll be 1 or 2-0 to Barcelona.
Hoping for a good match, I think it'll be 1 or 2-0 to Barcelona.
Barca are going to beat Juve 14-0, easily. There is no other outcome.
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10 mins before the CL final programme starts and hodgson doing a press conference. im English yet im offended
Need I remind anyone of this?
Messi looks like a professor, the rest like a motley crewe out of a fast and furious movie.
Pirlo's no longer the same player and Suárez will eat him for breakfast and Pogba's talented but still a level below the best. Marchisio too. Vidal's the only one at the top level and he's still getting back to his best level. They have a better midfield than Barca but I don't think it's by a distance.
I think it's nailed on that Pirlo will make one of his risky passes or linger on the ball too long and with Suárez inevitably doing the same job he did on Alonso and the end result will be at least one goal.
The Onion's Keys to the Matchup: Barcelona vs. Juventus
http://www.theonion.com/graphic/keys-matchup-barcelona-vs-juventus-50596
http://www.theonion.com/graphic/keys-matchup-barcelona-vs-juventus-50596
I will take it, Steve.
Juventus had a nice balance between attack and defence vs Madrid and dealt with Madrid's forwards well while still creating opportunities for themselves, but Madrid's front three is not quite as skilful, electrifying or as devastating as Barcelona's. A lot more attention and men will be committed to shackling Messi and co than there was vs Madrid and if that is the case then Juventus will surely struggle to create as many chances as they did or be as proficient in attack as they were vs Madrid. If Barcelona go a goal up they will make far more of the space Juventus leave behind when trying to get an equaliser than Madrid did or were capable of.