Champions League Round of 16 (14th Feb - 15th Mar)

Yagami

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I can't believe how great the Ox has been in midfield of late. If he gets dropped for Coquelin, Ramsey, or well anyone, it'll be a travesty.
As @Donaldo said, there were signs as early as the AC Milan game in 11/12(?) that Ox could become a top CM. He's looked brilliant there every game this year.
 

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Remember when BBC was the most dangerous trio in football? What happened there?
 

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I wish United moved the ball with the pace and ferocity that Napoli does. So much intent as well.
 

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Do you think that Napoli-Madrid referee is being bad? I don't remember big mistakes.
We will see if Napoli later complain about that (I don't think so)
 

ThierryHenry

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As @Donaldo said, there were signs as early as the AC Milan game in 11/12(?) that Ox could become a top CM. He's looked brilliant there every game this year.
Yup, remember that game well. His skill set is so much better suited to playing in the middle.
 

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The demolition of Arsenal shall begin.
 

Eddy_JukeZ

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Remember when BBC was the most dangerous trio in football? What happened there?
Really only 1 season, and I think it was the midfield being their strong point anyways. Di Maria, Modric and Alonso were a great midfield 3.
 

serghei

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Do you think that Napoli-Madrid referee is being bad? I don't remember big mistakes.
We will see if Napoli later complain about that (I don't think so)
Nah. He is fine. Some minor mistakes, most for Madrid, but nothing big.
 

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Wow that's bad. Would 8-2 see how it could get any worse.
 

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Really only 1 season, and I think it was the midfield being their strong point anyways. Di Maria, Modric and Alonso were a great midfield 3.
They look completely useless though. I don't watch Real regularly, to be fair, but still - should be thriving in a game like this.
 

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Commentary keep talking about how bad it was that Kosc got sent off. Flashed his yellow too quickly, but right decision in the end.
 

Eddy_JukeZ

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They look completely useless though. I don't watch Real regularly, to be fair, but still - should be thriving in a game like this.
Think Bale just recently returned from injury. Benzema being his usual inconsistent self. And Ronaldo also had some injury problems recently I believe, but he's pretty much become a poacher extraordinaire the past season.

This is how they've always been with Zidane though. They rarely impress and dominate, but they're very good at grinding out wins.