I think the timing of alot of things in the cl has cost us results wise, just like last night, we have been unfortunate to a degree at times with some of these moments. But before people say I am defending us being poor, its the opposite...
I think our performances as a whole in the league havent actually been much better either. The first third of last season and the last third of the season we were also generally playing very poorly in the league, we were simply rescued many a time by a bit of Fernandes magic, Cavani goal or a penalty, we got luck at the right moments.
Even this season so far, all the excitement with Ronaldos return....lest not forget Newcastle, one of the weakest sides in the legaue caused us lots of problems before the two goal cushion, leeds caused us lots of problems, SOuthampton as well. We are improving season by season....but very very slowly. Talk of a premiership with some of the incosnsitant players we have and a very average central midfield defensively....is folly in my opinion