Champions League Round of 16 (18th Feb - 8th Aug)

That defending was tragic. Amazing play from Messi but it would help if the defenders tried to...defend.
 
Maybe someday they'll be someone better than Messi but I just can't see it.

He's the best player I've ever seen, he's like having a cheat code.
 
How can you allow a guy sitting down to score on you? So much for "italian defending"
 
Some conclusions after nearly 30 min of CL football:
1. Chelsea need at least two new CBs, two fullbacks and one goalkeeper if they want to win anything next season.
2. Lewandowski is the best striker in world football today. He deserves the FIFA player of the year award.
3. Either City or Bayern will lift this year's CL trophy.
4. Lampard is probably not good enough to set up a good defense at a top club.
5. Kante is past his prime. (Okay rusty...benefit of doubt). Tammy is extremely overrated. Chelsea miss Pulisic.
6. Barca get more favours than any other club.
7. Messi at 33 is still one of the best five attackers in the world.