Probably. PSG destroyed them in France earlier this season but then they also beat PSG in Germany. They have the squad to beat any team. IMO their squad is the best in the world. So strong in every department.
Champions League Round of 16 (13th Feb - 14th Mar)
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Wigan>>>City>>>>>Barcelona
Think Chelsea have been by far the better team. With a bit of luck they'd be 2-0 up. But that doesn't mean anything as it's still only 0-0 and a Barca away goal puts them at a huge disadvantage.
I like Chelsea's shape though, very compact, and then wingbacks are supporting the forwards well. Barca really only have Alba providing any width.
I like Chelsea's shape though, very compact, and then wingbacks are supporting the forwards well. Barca really only have Alba providing any width.
Chelsea are almost Barca's nemesis at stamford bridge... this is obviously (so far) how you do it in terms of tactics. You cant knock it, even if it isnt appealing to watch.
Absolutely hilarious to see anyone slate them for it and claim Jose would be any different. He'd be as 'negative', if not worse
Absolutely hilarious to see anyone slate them for it and claim Jose would be any different. He'd be as 'negative', if not worse
That's what many people told when PSG was facing Real.
They aren't though.
Barca v Real is never boring. Barca v Pep's Bayern or Pep's City wasn't boring.
It's the opposition that kills the game as a spectacle.
Tells us something we don't know!
Reckon Chelsea will win 2-0.
Only one Turk in Besiktas starting XI. Surprising!
I think there was too much hoopla made over two shots off target (by millimetres). That's all.
People love to make conclusions prematurely all the time. At a certain level, it's very hard for a team to completely destroy at another yet it never prevents fools from making weird predictions.
If they win today it will be the 14th win in a row. Not playing great - but they win. Müller is doing Müller things again. Martinez is back on the 6. It is Heynckes fourth time to play the CL league - reached the final in the three times before - and won it twice.
Barca v Real is fecking mind numbing. Full of theatrics
PSG more than held their own though. Undone by two jammy late goals. I thought that game was fairly even throughout. Both teams had spells but neither was clearly on top.
You're really weird, 2 good shots hitting the post with their keeper beaten both times contributed to Chelsea gaining in confidence. You're imagining the hoopla.
Yeah that's true. But when they actually decide to play football it's brilliant. Granted that only makes up like 2 minutes. The other 88 is rolling around and waving imaginary cards.
Let's be thankful this hasn't started yet.
So anything that does not impact the scoreline is of no importance? I'm not sure if this is your point, but it seems a bit wayward if so.
Secondly, there is this myth on this website that long shots, and shots that don't change the scoreline do nothing for a game. If a team or player, (like Willian for example) has hit the post twice in quick succession, it forces the opposing team to prioritise closing down said team/player, thus freeing up other space and players.
I'm not implying that it a purposeful tactic that Willian just used, or that it is a game changing moment (though it could potentially be), but I'm simply implying that just because something does not directly influence the scoreline, does not mean it cannot influence the result.
Btw, when we scored it was actually 10-10 men, since James was off and Robben not yet on. We need a sending off, I guess.
I am not saying PSG were particularly bad, but there were many in the forum and outside who thought Real were there for the taking and PSG is some kind of all conquering team. But then again, you don't win anything except brownie points for holding fort and playing well for 85 mins if you ship in late goals in next 5.
Is Dembele on the bench? I missed the line ups. I'm hoping he is and he comes on cos I've watched him 2-3 times for Barca before the injury and he looked awful, Bakayoko awful. Reminded me of a young Aaron Lennon, a complete headless chicken basically. I'd like to see what he's like against a team I can genuinely gauge instead of a Spanish team I have no clue about.
The Chavs have been unlucky so far, Messi has yet again being absent against Chelsea, he really doesn't like playing them or English teams in general does he. Watch him get a hat trick and 5 assists for Bitey McBigot now.
The Chavs have been unlucky so far, Messi has yet again being absent against Chelsea, he really doesn't like playing them or English teams in general does he. Watch him get a hat trick and 5 assists for Bitey McBigot now.
Is this your life? Obsessing over this topic? Accept this block and move on.
Dude, you might want to tread carefully, that City Lover banner is floating around this thread as we speak.
This commentator sounds nothing like our Darren Fletcher! What scam are BT Sport running?
I hope Azpilicueta makes a mistake, the commentators haven't stopped sucking him off all game.
azpe is one of the best defenders in the world
Not to judge people by appearance, but those doubting evolution theory should take a close look at a Neanderthal and then at Medel
Busquets is annoyingly good.
I didn't say it couldn't influence the result. All I'm saying... is that in general... too much is made of shots that hit the post. They can have a non-zero impact. Just not enough for me to comment much on.
Can we get back to watching this extremely engaging and inspiring match?
Impressive Umtiti pass through the Chelsea player's legs.
Why he is absolutely top class without being a dick.
Because of Willian failing to hit the target twice? Its been a pretty boring game with both sides looking poor.
You can show me the way by ignoring what I say too you know.
The beaches are really nice and some of the old historical cities are great. If you like golf then there are some lovely courses.
As for Ibiza
I know Messi hasn't done much to effect the game but has Suarez touched the ball?
Real Madrid were there for the taking, Neymar was just an idiot. He refused to pass to Cavani or Mbappe. Mbappe when he actually got the ball created their only goal; he was left free by Madrid and they barely passed to him. PSG have only themselves to blame, because they should have been out of sight well before Madrid scored those two late goals.
Careful, you'll get jumped on.
Hazard