Champions league Semi Finals 2020-21 - April 27-28 and May 4-5

MattofManchester

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We wouldn't be challenging. Look at what PSG got - Barcelona in the first round, then Bayern in the QF. We would have gone out before semis for sure.
Based on the absolute garbage they've all played, I'd say we'd have got through.
 

thepolice123

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How has Tuchel got this defence organised so quickly.
The three CBs hide each other's weaknesses and are protected by their fullbacks.

Double pivot of Kante and Jorginho. None of them are good enough to play as the lone DM.

Basically the best formation for his defenders and midfielders.
 

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What a major, major flop Hazard is. Confirms everything that his critics used to say about him.
Maybe it'll change in the 2nd but god damn, what a stinker of a performance.
 

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We give people 5 years to achieve something that should only take 1.

I actually am happy with Ole, but it's no surprise we go went backwards with some managers when they think they have all the time in the world.

Chelsea managers know they need to get it right ASAP or get sacked. It's a very cut throat style but they've proved they can get it right as long as they invest in the squad properly to match.
Almost like Chelsea spent a gazillion pounds this summer and we brought in Cavani and two backups.
 

charlenefan

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Madrid look like an old pet that needs putting down
 

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Awful stuff from Madrid. I'm grateful that they knocked Liverpool out but thought they'd do a bit better than this against Chelsea
 

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The three CBs hide each other's weaknesses and are protected by their fullbacks.

Double pivot of Kante and Jorginho. None of them are good enough to play as the lone DM.

Basically the best formation for his defenders and midfielders.
That's good coaching though, isn't it.
 

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We give people 5 years to achieve something that should only take 1.

I actually am happy with Ole, but it's no surprise we go went backwards with some managers when they think they have all the time in the world.

Chelsea managers know they need to get it right ASAP or get sacked. It's a very cut throat style but they've proved they can get it right as long as they invest in the squad properly to match.
Who have we given 5 years to? It’s been less than a season for Moyes, 2 for lvg and 2 and a bit for Jose.
 

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An injury plagued Bayern vs PSG was probably the best CL tie of the last few years. Both games were incredible to watch.
But defensively, they were nightmares.
We excel against these types of teams, so I'd see us progressing all the way.
 

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So weird to see Madrid play in black socks. Feels like Chelsea are playing Sevilla here.
 

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What a major, major flop Hazard is. Confirms everything that his critics used to say about him.
Maybe it'll change in the 2nd but god damn, what a stinker of a performance.
Hazard was incredible at his best, injuries have taken their toll on him at Madrid, not sure it has much to do with his peak ability.
 

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Madrid look like an old pet that needs putting down
Whatever chance there is left of stopping City doing a treble and winning the CL rests with the renties.

This Madrid team would get comfortably taken apart by Pep.
 

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Does the ref need a shite or something?
 

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Imagine telling a Chelsea fan during the latter part of Lampard’s tenure that they’d make the champions league final that same season. He’d try and have you sectioned.
 

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Based on the absolute garbage they've all played, I'd say we'd have got through.
Yes, and Serbia could have reached 3rd place at 2010 WC, as they did beat Germany in group stage, and then Germany got the third place.

Sure
 
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Chelsea press so, so well under Tuchel. Just like City (and PSG) last night.

Can you be one of Europe's elites in this era without an effective, well organised team press? Asking for a friend.
 

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This is the worst Real team in the last 15 to 20 years, isn't it?
 

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Chelsea is a bit wasteful. Mount could have squared it earlier, now Havertz could have.
 

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Madrid have been the better side, Chelsea have been saved by 2 brilliant saves by Mendy.
 

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Chelsea look good for the win here minus a bit of Benzema brilliance.