Interesting. That would mean that Real played on a smaller pitch on the weekend in the league and had to go back to the regular CL size anyway? Maybe they didn't want to run that much against Eibar?
Champions League QF - 2nd leg - April 12th/13th 2016 - Discussions & Live
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Real Madrid lost in Wolfsburg on a pitch sized 105m x 68m (according to http://www.transfermarkt.de/vfl-wolfsburg/stadion/verein/82). In other words, Wolfsburg are used to that size from all their home games.
It would be hilarious if Real Madrid got ruled out because they extended the size beyond UEFA's regulations.
It would be hilarious if Real Madrid got ruled out because they extended the size beyond UEFA's regulations.
Ahh you meant no difference between expanding the field and making it wet because it's both within the rules - agree with you on that.
I thought you meant there is no difference between a wet field and a dry one.
Gotcha. Big difference with the wet and dry.
I've played on a swamp before in St Helens then moved to Florida and played on basically concrete.
That's the most likely explanation. With 3 days separating the games they wouldn't play a youth game or anything in between.
Extending the pitch should not be that big a disadvantage for most top teams. Xavi used to complain about bad pitches or ones with long grass, since they can either cause injuries or disrupt passing. But it's when teams take it too far that you start to have a problem with it.
According to the press: to be confirmed
Fernando and Mangala to start? That's PSG through then.
Really hoping Madrid can make it through tonight just in case City get through. Don't want a City v Wolfsburg Semi 
City - PSG 1-3
Real - Wolfsburg 3-1
Real - Wolfsburg 3-1
Backed PSG from the start to win the CL at 30/1
Come on cnuts.
Come on cnuts.
I hop you will win your gamble
1. The coefficient isn't under threat this season.
2. Don't be the United fan who wants City to win.
Yeah, having thought about it, it was ridiculous to consider It.
PSG playing 3-5-2
Trapp - Aurier, Silva (c), Marquinhos - VdW, Rabiot, Motta, Maxwell - Di Maria - Ibrahimovic, Cavani.
Trapp - Aurier, Silva (c), Marquinhos - VdW, Rabiot, Motta, Maxwell - Di Maria - Ibrahimovic, Cavani.
Kind of hoping for an Ibrahimovic-inspired win from PSG tonight. Wouldn't be surprised if there are a few goals, I just hope PSG outscore City....
If this is legit then Blanc has gone completely nuts.
And they're the away team
Dude has some balls, I'll give him that.Might watch this. Give myself a lil break from DS3.
L'Equipe confirmed it, and the starting lineup is 100% legit. BEIN sports have it as 4-3-3, everyone else 352
Big risk to use a new formation for them like this in such a huge match. This could be interesting.
There's a fine line between genius and crazyness. It will be one or the other today.
Wolfsburg: Benaglio - Vieirinha, Draxler, Henrique, Schürrle, Dante, Gustavo, Guilavogui, Naldo, Arnold, Rodriguez
subs: Casteels - Schäfer, Caligiuri, Kruse, Dost, Träsch, Knoche
subs: Casteels - Schäfer, Caligiuri, Kruse, Dost, Träsch, Knoche
I'm very confident in the ability of Wolfsburg to reach the semis
I'm not, but I hope I'm wrong.
Otamendi and Mangala, that should be fun
Two great games on the cards tonight. I've got money on PSG and Madrid, annoyingly. Would have loved to see Wolfsburg go through otherwise.
Just read on the beeb that City were still advertising tickets for the game this week (meaning it's not sold out)... What the feck? How is that even slightly possible?
Question mark about the defence of Wolfsburg: Lewa scored this year 5 goals against them in 9 minutes
On the other hand, they are capable to score.
Very exciting game.
I expect PSG to go through. #RMAWOB is more difficult. I can either see a 3-1 in regular time or a 3-0 with the 3rd goal scored in the last minute of stoppage time or a 6-0 in extra time (if it's 2-2 on aggregates after regular time).
I have little confidence in Wolfsburg holding their nerves but I hope they go through
Bless you.
So which one do we reckon will be the better watch?
Real Madrid: Madrid so under pressure that they will harass the Germans until they score 3 goals. No downtime or dormant periods. No tactical considerations. Madrid will get into Wolfsburg. Fight!
City: if you hate them and want them to lose
Chess game !!The way these two ties are balanced will be great to watch as a neutral. I think I'll watch the City-PSG one because Real will attack after attack. If it's still 0-0 after 70 minutes, I might switch over.
Aurier is back. Wow!
Awkward!!!!
Awkward!!!!
Summerbee
"We're a big club, we've played Barcelona, Bayern Munich..."
Yeah, and you didn't do shit.
"We're a big club, we've played Barcelona, Bayern Munich..."
Yeah, and you didn't do shit.
Rio calling out City. Love it.