I'd take a fair few of the Monaco players from the games I've seen this season.
Mbappe, Lemar, Bakayoko & the two full backs.
Mbappe, Lemar, Bakayoko & the two full backs.
Champions League Round of 16 (14th Feb - 15th Mar)
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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.
I think so. That's precisely where i'd put him to thrive and it would be a good challenge. But the rumours regarding Allegri taking over have been strong
The first half was a great showcase of tactical nuance.
Monaco prevented Manchester City from building up through the centre and they used their full backs and wingers. They used the strikers and wingers to man mark the cbs and full backs then when the fbs carried the ball up from wide the central midfielder covered them. They could do this effectvely because the team is very athletic. Manchester City only had Leroy Sane to match. They also let Kolarov have the ball because he lacks composure. It worked time and time again and they used the channels to great effect because City players where wide so when they were counter pressed, their defesive structure was almost non existent.
For thopse that don't understand the importance of the build up I will explain. Lord Cruijff always said that passing to the side backs was terrible for the build up because you have less options as you have access to half the pitch and theoritically half the options as you are at the edge of the field. This means that the build up will not be as clean and it's harder to acces the third man. Through the centre, you have more passing options as you have a 180/360 degree view/access so there are more passing angles/options available. Monaco forced the central city players wide and punished them on the counter and they were able to create overloads on the flanks.
In the second half, they could not keep up the intensity in their defsive phase and their lack of horizontal and vertical compactness meant that City had more space between the lines and had greater access to the centre and their build up improved and they were able to accaess the flanks and they now gained 3 vs 1 and 2 vs 1 numerical superiority on the flanks. Monaco had a 2 vs 3 disadvantage in midfield but because they forced the game wide that never bothered them in the first half but in the second half as they could not cover thse ame ground, the numbers eventually won out for City. THey registered 0 shots in the first half but created enough chances to draw the game and even win at 2-1. Jardim needs to train his team to be more compact and to cut off passing oprions the way Atletico do so effectively.
They were pressing disjointedly and they left so many gaps. Even when they had men back they were disorganised.
Aguero was a failure in the only elite aspect he had as a claim to fame. Manchester City need to get rid of their full backs and get aother striker.
Monaco prevented Manchester City from building up through the centre and they used their full backs and wingers. They used the strikers and wingers to man mark the cbs and full backs then when the fbs carried the ball up from wide the central midfielder covered them. They could do this effectvely because the team is very athletic. Manchester City only had Leroy Sane to match. They also let Kolarov have the ball because he lacks composure. It worked time and time again and they used the channels to great effect because City players where wide so when they were counter pressed, their defesive structure was almost non existent.
For thopse that don't understand the importance of the build up I will explain. Lord Cruijff always said that passing to the side backs was terrible for the build up because you have less options as you have access to half the pitch and theoritically half the options as you are at the edge of the field. This means that the build up will not be as clean and it's harder to acces the third man. Through the centre, you have more passing options as you have a 180/360 degree view/access so there are more passing angles/options available. Monaco forced the central city players wide and punished them on the counter and they were able to create overloads on the flanks.
In the second half, they could not keep up the intensity in their defsive phase and their lack of horizontal and vertical compactness meant that City had more space between the lines and had greater access to the centre and their build up improved and they were able to accaess the flanks and they now gained 3 vs 1 and 2 vs 1 numerical superiority on the flanks. Monaco had a 2 vs 3 disadvantage in midfield but because they forced the game wide that never bothered them in the first half but in the second half as they could not cover thse ame ground, the numbers eventually won out for City. THey registered 0 shots in the first half but created enough chances to draw the game and even win at 2-1. Jardim needs to train his team to be more compact and to cut off passing oprions the way Atletico do so effectively.
They were pressing disjointedly and they left so many gaps. Even when they had men back they were disorganised.
Aguero was a failure in the only elite aspect he had as a claim to fame. Manchester City need to get rid of their full backs and get aother striker.
Monaco got lucky at the end, Jardim made the same mistake of the first leg and waited too long before adding Moutinho to the midfield. City had like 10 chances before they ended up scoring.
The quarters look amazing. There are some great storylines and lot of quality match ups possible. Barça, Dortmund, Leicester and Monaco don't look like CL winning sides due to their defense but hopefully they provide some entertainment
The quarters look amazing. There are some great storylines and lot of quality match ups possible. Barça, Dortmund, Leicester and Monaco don't look like CL winning sides due to their defense but hopefully they provide some entertainment
Is Dunphy drunk?
Teams left
Madrid
Bayern
Dortmund
Barcelona
Juventus
Leicester
Monaco
Atletico
Bayern - Barcelona
Leicester - Monaco
Juventus - Atletico
Madrid - Dortmund
Please
Madrid
Bayern
Dortmund
Barcelona
Juventus
Leicester
Monaco
Atletico
Bayern - Barcelona
Leicester - Monaco
Juventus - Atletico
Madrid - Dortmund
Please
This. I have no idea how he didn't bring him on sooner. From the start of the second half it was obvious a City goal is inevitable and he did nothing about it.
What's he saying? Let me guess. The game is in crisis etc.
City picked it up in the second as I expected. Came out a different team. But the damage was done. Defensively they are very poor though.
I'll be shocked if Bayern, Barca and Madrid were allowed to face each other before the semis.
it wasn't when they scored.
At this rate, the crude oil money is going back to palmas and camels pretty soon.
As always, I hope for Real-Barca or Real-Atletico next. Let the feckers take care of themselves.
So Leicester is the only Premier League club left in the last 8? So disgusting when comparing to 2000s.
If City, Spurs and Arsenal are all going to represent England in Champions League during the next 3 or 4 years, Seri A (and probably League 1) will surely surpass Premier League on UEFA association coefficient ranking. They just have no winning mentally in Champions League.
If City, Spurs and Arsenal are all going to represent England in Champions League during the next 3 or 4 years, Seri A (and probably League 1) will surely surpass Premier League on UEFA association coefficient ranking. They just have no winning mentally in Champions League.
Think I said a goal is coming.
He really needs to improve his game management and he should rotate more often too.
Lol!
Victory for football, PSG and City falling at the first hurdle again!!!
fecking hate the fake plastic clubs, hope they never win a European trophy.
Bayern-Atlético
Barça-Monaco
Real-Juve
Dortmund-Leicester
This would be perfect
Barça-Monaco
Real-Juve
Dortmund-Leicester
This would be perfect
Yeah, but someone posted 'it has been coming' I was wondering if it was you and edited it?
Time to setup the Brexit Champions League
Monaco’s form at home across all competitions this season: 75 goals scored, 21 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat 
Nope.
We're on our way back, don't you worry. I'd bet my house on us winning another Champions league before City or PSG.
There was a game against Dijon back in November(?) where they were leading 1-0 and he brought on Bakayoko and switched to three in midfield and they ended up conceding a late equaliser.
Since then, Jardim seems reluctant to switch to a move defensive approach this season.
Fair enough. Hopefully it's the case.
I'd like to know who though since I and @Damien seems to be the only candidates.ok
I'm laughing cause I'm clearly going mad and seeing things.
Ha. Coefficients . Doesn't matter anymore mate. UEFA crumbled to Italian club pressure now all the big leagues get guaranteed top 4 no matter what.
Also there's also 1 ligue one and one serie a side left in the cl. Those countries aren't exactly shooting up the wall in Europe either. Not that it matters anyway.
Or Juventus.
Would like to see Leicester vs Barca
Bayern-Barca
Real-Atletico
Juve-Dortmund
Monaco-Leicester
Real-Atletico
Juve-Dortmund
Monaco-Leicester
I saw that post too so you're not mad. Shame it was deleted.
Ah it was the usual bollocks. Trying to say something overly harsh and outrageous so he can feel relevant somehow but it was the way he was saying it.
Slurring his speech like he was either having a stroke or has a bottle of whisky under the desk.
I really want to see Dortmund/Monaco
Want I want to see
Real Madrid vs Leicester
Barcelona vs Monaco
Dortmund vs Atletico
Bayern vs Juventus
Real Madrid vs Leicester
Barcelona vs Monaco
Dortmund vs Atletico
Bayern vs Juventus
That is insane.Monaco’s form at home across all competitions this season: 75 goals scored, 21 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat
Funny seeing Leicester there
If Sevilla didn't bottle it against Leicester, this would surely go down as one of the strongest quarter-finals in recent years.
I would love to see:
Juventus vs Dortmund
Leicester vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Monaco
Don't mean to sound like an elitist but I'd love to see a semi-final with all the European giants:
Juventus vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
Will Real Madrid become the first club in history to retain the Champions League or will Ancelotti become the first manager to win it with 3 different football clubs?
What a classic.
UEFA, make this happen!
I would love to see:
Juventus vs Dortmund
Leicester vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Monaco
Don't mean to sound like an elitist but I'd love to see a semi-final with all the European giants:
Juventus vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
Will Real Madrid become the first club in history to retain the Champions League or will Ancelotti become the first manager to win it with 3 different football clubs?
What a classic.
UEFA, make this happen!