Lovely 45 minutes. Keep it up Atalanta.
Champions League Knockouts (12 Aug - 23rd Aug)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
This is an absolutely magical performance from Neymar mixed with the worst finishing I've ever witnessed. Like Atalanta a lot but I enjoy watching incredible players like Neymar, another early exit would be such a waste.
Fantastic Atalanta
In a CL knock out game for PSG? Not a chance.
He's been quality aside from the finishing. It's clear the lack of match fitness is a massive issue.
Neymar the best player on the pitch by far, until the last touch... very strange. He can turn this game around in the second half all alone... if he changes boots.. L is obviously on R and vice versa.
also Choupo Moting.
PSG played a lot better in that last 10 minutes. Hard to see them not scoring here, have to feel Atalanta have another goal or two in them as well though.
All credit to Atalanta. Playing their own style and not changing tactics because they are up against PSG with all their players.
A big concern about Tunchel and his ability to coach. He is often brought up (together with Pochetino and Nagelsmann) to be ultimate manager for us. Tunchel have shown today and in previous years (not incuding onesided French League) that he has long way to go to even be talked as a very good manager. IF they go out today I wouldn't be suprised that PSG hierarchy will be looking at future and questions will be raised if Tunchel is the man to take them further in Champions League.
A big concern about Tunchel and his ability to coach. He is often brought up (together with Pochetino and Nagelsmann) to be ultimate manager for us. Tunchel have shown today and in previous years (not incuding onesided French League) that he has long way to go to even be talked as a very good manager. IF they go out today I wouldn't be suprised that PSG hierarchy will be looking at future and questions will be raised if Tunchel is the man to take them further in Champions League.
Neymar has to score the first chance but the one in the 42 minute he doesn't. He's clearly their best player, nothing to see from Icardi or the other ones. Fingers crossed it stays this way but i can see Mbappe coming on early. 
Struggle to believe PSG can be that wasteful for another 45 minutes. Atalanta need couple more goals minimum to be in comfortable winning position.
Neymar excellent until he has to finish.
Similar to his 2016-2017 season at Barcelona.
Verratti is a big miss for them.
How fit is Mbappe?
Similar to his 2016-2017 season at Barcelona.
Verratti is a big miss for them.
How fit is Mbappe?
We just need a Kyky hat trick in the second half. 
Think PSG will turn it around.
If he's in it for the money, why not? He'll win a couple of french leagues and be in the wings for when the Madrid job becomes available again.
Neymar must be a nightmare to play against when he's motivated like this, luckily for Atalanta he's been equally bad with his finishing so far.
Unfortunately that is what he gets the big bucks for and with Mbappe only being fit enough for the bench it is all down to him.
Was that the one from the bad backpass? Sorry, but he has to score, the goalkeeper isn't even positioned well.Neymar has to score the first chance but the one in the 42 minute he doesn't. He's clearly their best player, nothing to see from Icardi or the other ones. Fingers crossed it stays this way but i can see Mbappe coming on early.
Atalanta look incredible. Rooting for them to win this whole damn thing. If not Lyon.
5.00 to win
Actually dont think Atalanta were that good, they looked very open and let PSG run at them in open space.
Need to do better in the 2nd half, or they`ll concede.
Need to do better in the 2nd half, or they`ll concede.
Neymar missing in key situations on purpose or what?
With his control of the ball sure is strange to see him miss miles off the goal.
With his control of the ball sure is strange to see him miss miles off the goal.
Champions league should continue this single match knockout format.
Very fun to watch as players can give everything in a single 90min without worrying about the next leg. Would give smaller teams a chance to win. I realize there’s tons of money being made from 2nd legs but still.
Very fun to watch as players can give everything in a single 90min without worrying about the next leg. Would give smaller teams a chance to win. I realize there’s tons of money being made from 2nd legs but still.
Icardi is not very good. No idea why they bought him.
He’s on the bench which is where he’s lucky to be
Unfortunately this trumps all
Really think he’s unfit. And playing through pain.
Do they have heat excuse, like us, or not?
Ya but we’d never ever play a Knockout game at OT again
Yes he’s been incredible and yet terrible, it’s been so weird.
Fractured his Metatarsal, and sprained his ankle in training apparently.
Hmm I thought it was the usual from him, clearly he's a level above everyone else on the field. But he looks.....old
Atalanta is a bit out of its depth at this level but PSG is gassed and thinner on the bench, this makes the second half pretty even imho, even more with advantage Atalanta.
Atalanta also picked up a couple of yellows down their left side towards the end of the half, wouldn't be surprised to see Neymar target them in the second.
Wasn't him who injured Verratti was it?
I'm also liking this single match format. The first of two legs always feels a bit meh, knowing there'll be a return.
Close.
Atalanta needs another goal if they're going to keep playing so high. Can't imagine PSG not scoring with Mbappe coming in
Longest advantage ever?