Who will win the Champions League?
Hello everyone,
So, lets see your point of view and your expectations...
Who do you think will win the Champions League this year?
I am a Barcelona supporter (fanatic to be more precise) and would love them to win, but I don't know why I see Chelsea as the most determined side to do it.
So there you go: I want Braca, but expect Chelsea.
To help a little, the 1st leg results of the quarter finals were:
Villa Real (Spain) X Arsenal (England)= 1:1
Manchester United (England) X Oporto (Portugal)= 2:2
Liverpool (England) X Chelsea (England)= 1:3
FC Barcelona (Spain) X Bayern (Germany)= 4:0
Last year's champions are Manchester, but they are not as good this year, and have far stronger opponents. The score they got with Oporto is scrap, because a scoreless draw in Porto would eliminate them. I still see them going through though...
Chelsea have done best in the quarter finals; they have beaten Liverpool at Anfield, which is amazing, taking into account that the latter are regarded as the best team in the CL. Besides, Chelsea have little chance to win the PL, so they only have this competition.
Barcelona are the best team playing football right now and have a foot in the semi finals after thrashing Bayern 4:0. But they have not faced strong opponents so far and are competing in all possible trophies (La Liga, Spanish Cup and CL). I think they will be exhausted due to this and because all their key players also play with their international teams.
Arsenal are the weakest English team in the competition right now, and they were lucky to get a 1-1 draw at Villareal, who are not a strong opponent. I think they will pass, but their run is most certain to end in the semifinals.
Liverpool had a great chance before yesterday's match, but they would need a miracle to beat Chelsea by a difference of 3 goals back in London. They paid the price with some real stupid defensive mistakes! Maybe next year. To concentrate on the PL now (I am a Liverpool fan too)...
Bayern have conceded 9 goals in two matches in four days. They have a major defense problem. They were never favorites, but they did not even act as a CL team! The quarterfinals are their limit.
Oporto and Villareal: I don't know what to say? Lucky to be in the quarterfinals? Villareal was a real threat two months ago, but they have been going downhill ever since and have lost their best midfielder for the rest of the season. Oporto got very lucky in Manchester, but even if they go through, I think they will stop at the Semis.
Enough said, what do you think? Who will win?
Indeed a great year for Barcelona...
And a great year for football...
This was amazing!
In my Spanish company, the majority are Madridistas (Real Madrid fans), and all of them opted that Barcelona would loose all three competitions! (including my own brother)
They were daydreaming all along...
I showed up with a Barcelona shirt I bought in Barcelona in 2006 after that magical year on Thursday.
Everyone was with their heads in the ground (where it should be...!)
Although I am Spanish, I have become very fond of the way of the Catalans, and being from Sevilla, I can only pause with respect to what the Catalans have provided Spain with in the past few years...
If it were not for the likes of Puyol and Xavi, we would have never won the European trophy in 2008.
And now, with this new bunch of magnificent players, it all seems to be very promising...
Visca el Barça
Visca Catalunia
& Visca "San Juan de Aznalfarache-Sevilla"
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This is the best thing that could happen to world football. Proof that playing attractive BEAUTIFUL football is indeed effective. The city of Barcelona was complete pandimonium yesterday and I was right in the middle of it. AMAZING! Sefri: We have to start a Barça Penya in Doha when I get there. This is incredible: Kings Cup, League Cup and Champions League in the same year. In over 100 years of history in Spanish football NEVER has any team done that. I salute the best team EVER!
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Right Spot!!!
Keep up the GOOD WORK and Continue play in the SPIRIT of the GAME!
We have done it. My Barça has done it.
3 out of 3
Although Man Utd were considered favorites for many, they disappointed yesterday and it seems they freaked out!
I truly believe they made Barcelona's mission much easier and handed the Catalans the trophy... (Not that FCB don't deserve it nonetheless)
Ferguson opted for a conservative defensive game, in which his main objective was to stop FCB's forward line.
To do this, you play like Chelsea did and hope to be very lucky.
Barcelona played as their coach Pep said they would...
Fantastic attacking football.
They were all alive, and the three major absentees were never noticed.
Even Puyol (heart of the defense) got his chance to score.
The score board could and should have been larger as the real chances were for the best team on the pitch yesterday.
I say this as a football fan and not as a Barça fan:
FC Barcelona are currently the best team in the world without challenge.
They are also the most successful side that Spain has ever seen in their long history of football.
They are the kings of Spain and the kings of Europe.
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Cristiano Ronaldo!!!!!!!!
Barca....Barca....Barca.....though we still want to watch the THRILL!!
This Barça fan will watch from his house in Barcelona for now. I will be moving to Doha on the 25th of June. I wish I could watch in Rome but at least this way I can be in the street party when we win. TRIPLETE! Copa, Liga & Champions (Cup, League & Champions). Visca el Barça!
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RAMADA Sports BAR is one place I know....
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I would say barca. but where can we watch the final in Doha? this is my first week in here and I dont want to miss the final.
sefri - I am so sorry... often I forget I am not on the homeland anymore....
where everyone is a spoilt brat... :)
Cocktail shall do... But I think it is not called Cocktail...
"Cocktail" the term is used for mixing alcoholic Drinks...
For non-Alcoholic it is "MockTail" I am not from Hotel Industry...
Correct me if I am wrong pls....
Sefri.. lets party before... 27th... I am pretty sure... you ll give me another one after 27th .... :)
I like Barca coz
1. Henry with you Guyz..
2. Groomed a Player/Legend in making like Cesc Fabri....
3. Known for Beautiful Football... no money minting or wasting machine....
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u can tell ur hubby a gud news which happens to be the confederations cup involving italy and spain i suppose plus brazil ofcourse!
should be gud with the three power house even if is a micky mouse international tournament!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
ashwindoke,
Sorry I can't drink alcohol, so no beers. But I can invite to a juice cocktail if you like... (Better than nothing)
popcorngirl,
Too bad...
But I guess both teams are the best in the world now, son no one will feel the cup went to the wrong side at the end...
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or Barcelona ;-)))))))))))))))))))))))))) but in this house...Manchester United.
Anybody know where you can get Prozac from? My husband is already moaning about the football finishing. No World Cup, no European Championships. But at least he says....Rugby is coming up, then then Ashes.............Yipee for me.
I will hoist that up the flag pole and see who salutes it!!
Yella - Sefri...
Tht goes for a PArty....
So where is the Beer paradise you sponsoring???
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Barcelona were crowned yesterday as "La Liga" champions after Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Villareal.
The same team that made us wait for another week (Villareal), handed us the league title by preventing Real Madrid from winning or even equalizing.
Now Barcelona can concentrate on the Champions League match on the 27th of May in Rome...
2 out of 3 and still hoping for 3 out of 3...
Well done Barça...
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Barcelona have made it and won their 1st trophy of the season (The King's Cup) with a roaring victory over Bilbao yesterday (1-4).
It was a great comeback for the kings of cups in Spain after trailing 1-0 after only ten minutes.
Barcelona played without five of their key players due to injury and suspension, but still manged a great show of wonderful football, especially in the second half where all the stars were missing more chances than scored.
Anyway... 1st trophy... 1 down, two to go...
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Villareal ruined the party yesterday!
They were playing to get the equalizer as if their lives depended on it! Well, most Spanish team do the same when they play against Barcelona...
I hope they don't even get to the EUFA...!
What's with the referees these days... another red card that should not have been given?! Abidal looks like he won't touch the ball again or he will be thrown out!
Anyway, we have to wait until next week.
If Real Madrid equalize, we don't have to do anything. It would be over by then. I am hoping they equalize with Villareal.
We must now concentrate on Kings Cup on Wednesday.
Iniesta won't make it, but he should be fit for the CL final.
Guardiola actually said that the most important trophy is "La Liga". He said it proved what team is better throughout the year. He is right...
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I Don know As a English Club Fan I should be supporting MANU.....
But I hate the buggers so much tht I always want team against them to win...
And on top of all this.. Beloved Henry in Barcelona.....
And Barcelona like Arsenal known for Beautiful football... so even for this factor... tend to support Barca more than the English team...
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Not this week but next week. Barça about to win the league (need one point only now) We have the King's Cup now on Wednesday (we should win but Athletic Bilbao is really motivated) and Andrés Iniesta is now injured. That sucks. Hopefully he makes it for the final of the Champions but doesn't look good.
It's hard to maintain the same pace but my guess is Guardiola has his eye on Rome more than anything else...
Força Barça!
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Barrilero: Cules hasta la muerte! Aun que soy medio Jordano y medio Sevillano... pero soy puro Cule...
But, lets take one game at a time.
I don't like to threaten or claim victories from now.
Today, we have to concentrate a lot.
Today, I think Guardiola should push forward and fire all cylinders at the start to get an early goal.
After that, we should play on the counter attack to try get another, and then kill the game by passing the ball around like we did three years ago...
If we are able to kill the game in the 1st half, Pep should rest three key players for Wednesday.
Then, we can speak about the next games... for now, one game at a time...
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Sefri: Happy that we think 100% alike.
Baldrick2Dogs: Thank God we got rid of Chelsea. Ball posession 35% for Chelsea you mean. Without getting into the semantics the best team over time won! I will admit that I was much more nervous playing Chelsea than I am vs. Man U. Sorry about that. The good thing is that we have (and will) shut down your offense just like last year. The only difference here is that when on a neutral ground and only one game you will have to open up and score. The story of English football vs. Spanish. You will have to try to play more like us. Good luck. And may the best team win. We both know who that is.
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It seems Valencia did us a big favor and beat Real Madrid 3-0 yesterday.
This means that, if Barcelona win today against Villareal, then they will be the official league champions 2008/2009.
The 1st dream may come true tonight and I hope the second can follow on Wednesday.
In this manner (if we win both titles within 3 days), Barcelona can concentrate on preparing for the Champions league for 2 weeks, resting important players.
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3 weeks ... 3 titles ...!
This is the situation for Barcelona:
13/05/2009 - Spanish King's Cup: Barcelona Vs Atletic Bilbao
20/05/2009 - La Liga: If the 7 points difference between Barcelona and Real Madrid are maintained, Barcelona wins the league on that day. It could be earlier if Real Madrid lose to Valencia and Barcelona win against Villareal these two days.
27/05/2009 - Champions League: Barcelona Vs Manchester United (in Rome). This would make the perfect end to a wonderful season of fantastic football.
I hope my BARÇA will do it and win all three trophies...
BTW:
These three weeks are also as important to Man. Utd.
They can win two grand titles...
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Barrilero - I was cheering for Barca :o)
They had less that 35% of the ball, and only one shot on goal, but that one shot went in at just the right moment. Well done. I now look forward to United giving you a sound thrashing on the 27th ;o)
Brit, I saw Elvis there. He was next to Lord Lucan who was riding Red Rum ;o)
Great comment Sefri. When I get to Qatar I would like to hear more of your opinions. I am a Barça die hard fan. I currently live here with my Spanish family but expect to be in Doha to live very soon. I suggest you read all you can at www.elmundodeportivo.com to get a true perspective of the appalling attitude coming from the pro-Chelsea press. Yes the ref was crap (the week before as well) but would any of this be debated had Iniesta missed the shot? Of course not. Shame on you Drogba, Hiddink and the rest of the Chelsea "pandilla". VISCA BARÇA
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u are actually competing for two trophies!
u cant win them all in one season no matter how much money u spend or how big a squad u have!
till now it was liverpool is just a cup team now that we have become genuine title contenders the manu fans are blowing the trumpet of two trophies together!!
Just wait and c coz every cycle comes to an end resulting in the beginning of a new one and urz is at the end.
remember united went through a league drought for 26 years when liverpool were wining here there and everywhere.
fergie cudnt get a snif of the league title till he had spent 7 years making several record signings of his time before leanding the title
RAFA is only finishing his fifth against the old war horse and has already become the no1 contender for fergies crown who i wud say has atmost 2 years in him before he retires!!!
fergie won it 4 years after our king kenny left his post and was replaced by rookie managers before that he cudnt even get close to liverpool, RAFA has to do it in the presence of FERGIe who is the best manu has to offer and still he is giving him creeps
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Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
First of all, its manu who despite all their recent suceess still are just try to get to the level that liverpool have already set and the worst thing for manu in this is that in trying to do that they have laden the club with crippling debt, the whiskey nosed aint getting any younger their best players are wrong side of thirties and the young ones want to leave (ronaldo,tevez) or not upto the level(berb,fletch,anderson,nani)
so the thing is despite whatever have u won over the years when liverpool dint compete on domistic front due to financial limitation u r still only goin to draw level on league titles. As for ucl 5>3 plus the best part is liverpool are getting beter while manu can only go down hill owing to various playing staff and non playing staff issues!!
while liverpool have a spine now who have been together for a cpl of years atleast and are the ages where they will stay togetehr for 3-4 atleast at their peak!
so the alarm bells are ringing whether u heed to it or not but thats a fact!!!!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
its not about who will loose and who will win. Now that Chelsea lose, I lose my betting ..sob..
GaLaTaSaRaY S.C. (TURKEY)
i wanted an english final, but this years cl final will be epic, #1 in spain vs #1 in england, both teams lead in the best and hardest leagues in the world...for all those rooting for barca remember they will play with three star players banned....they will also play with a team that seems to have risen from their slump and is simply playing sublime soccer.....
and for all of you chelsea fans.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
as for all of you liverpool fans, hopefully someday you will reach a level where you are competing for two trophies at the same time lool.....
Arsenal No more....
Shall Support beloved Henry then.... lol....
n Hleb... if plays
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nail biting Finish; Do they were playing football or wrestling! Defencing with Hands and kicking each others balls....not a fair play by chelsea....anyways they are out now.
Lets wait and watch on Wed, 27 May ROMA Finals....
Drogba should be given a long long long long ban..
As an aside, the papers are all full of conspiracy theories this morning..
Was the ref biased ?
were Eufa against an all English final ?
Was Elvis seen in the crowd ?
It is a game of two halves plus the extra times..
They thinks it's all over, it is now for Chelski..
Drogba what a big cry baby. Just accept it mate. You win some decision you loose some..
I'll comment when I come back on the experience. Up the Utd!
If there was one consolation for me yesterday or for real football fans, it is that Chelsea got a taste of what it feels like to ruin football game!
With the way they had Barcelona under control yesterday, they should have gone for more, and I am certain they would have had more chances, but NO!
Hiddink decides to ruin beautiful football displays for his so claimed "TACTICAL PLAYING"...!
Hiddink should have learned from Ferguson a big lesson, one day before.
If you have the game in your hands, go for it and don't stop!
Man. Und. Showed why they deserved to go past Arsenal and with excellence... They simply played football!
I would also like to remind the Chelsea fans that one week ago, they were telling Barcelona to stop crying about the official in the 1st leg...
Well, I guess the same message goes back now!
Barcelona with 1 man down, only minutes to go, never lost hope nor faith in playing real football, and they were deservedly rewarded.
The Champion's League got its dream final at the end, and I truly think that no one will be disappointed for whoever wins it. They both deserve to.
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Barca MANU ll be fun to watch.....
Chelsea Deserved but.. Damn..... Again... On small slip of Essien... and the FINAL Goes.....
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What a game.. Finger nails gone ! Mrs Expat in foul mood.. Chelski out..
Don't like Chelski, but I thought they deserved to win..
Having said that, I think Barca will be better opposition for Man U..
Game on for Man U. They will have a tougher task in Rome then the walk in Park against against Arsenal.
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Futebol Club do Porto
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Cristiano Ronaldo!
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I actually felt remorse for Chelski, for a second anyway ;o)
To lead for 92 minutes then have the final pulled out from under you by Barca's ONLY shot of the game.
Yeah, The ref was pretty crap, but he was equally crap for both side.
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Chelsea also down...
Wooooooooooooow... What a thrilling finish guys...
It becomes tougher for MAN UTD now...
but we will make it for the second time.. i m sure.
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Hmmm.. Ya we lost.. Arsenal lost..
A slip of Gibbs on 8th Minute... cost us a goal..
Then a Stunner from C Ronaldo - He is so good at tht I hate him from bottom of my heart.
After going 2 - 0 Down on 11th minute... there is no more a home advantage...
The crowd could not support there lads.. the 60k where standing in shock.....
And for scoring 4 goals in 60 mins.... no team can play there natural game in such a situation....
And we where bound to fall...
1 slip... and the hopes die along...
It is said... a mistake from Clichy used to cost us a game..
Gibbs is a better player to be then... lols...
No Gallas no Clichy no Silvester....
and No comments....lol
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"This was not men against boys, this was skilled professors against callow pupils, a mismatch that the referee, the appalling Roberto Rosetti, must have been tempted to step in to spare Wenger’s young charges further punishment. Arsenal’s suffering was that bad. United were that good. "
Says it all :)
.Yeaaaaaaaaaah.. It was just STUNNNING...
Ronaldo is creating MAGIC...
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Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.
I loved the look on the faces of the Arsenal fans when the freekick went in.
Hehe. Bring back Adams, Keown, Dixon & Winterburn. Best back four the world has ever seen. And that comes from a die hard United fan!
That free kick was awesome.. United deserved it. Shame about the sending off.
Back to the board for Arsene.. He needs a couple of older heads in the midfield and defence.
Well, that's it for Arsenal.
I doubted they could get passed Man. Utd.
The lads still need to learn a lot...
Today is the decider of the other finalist.
I hope Barcelona get to score at least one goal from the beginning to see an open match...
Hiddink has always been a spoiler of Spanish football...
Back in South Korea, he led those Koreans to eliminate the Spanish team from the world cup with a boring defensive display! He wanted the penalty shootouts, and he got it!
I don't know what he is thinking this time, but I believe we deserve to see some football being played for a change...
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Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio!
Arsenal fans flooding out the stadium after only 62 minutes. Happy days :)
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Until after the match. The arse are like hatton spread all over the floor. Only 15 mind gone.......
Exiledsaint...
see you after the match... today...
WHEREVER.FOREVER.ARESENAL
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no trophy this year as well. he can call benitez and have a good cry together...
Arsenal * ManU.......any guess...
As a half life long liverpool fan, i would say i would love to see anyone other than mancs winning it!
preferably barca but arsenal wont b bad either, worst come worst i will bank on the chavs to keep the devil away!!!!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
Brite... I liked wht you wrote... But You drinking lots these days?????
And Arsenal plays at Emirates now... Highbury shall be Highbury Square.... they investing in real estate...
ShellyDej..... You too.... drunk like a true witch would be - The link you gave shall run only on your PC...... not for us....... load it.....
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DEFINATELY ARSENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever you vividly imagine, Ardently desire, Sincerely believe and Enthusiastically act upon, Must inevitably come to pass.
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I would love to see Chelski win it. they have wasted so much money on buying trophies (oops I mean players) that should atleast win this competition.
But with Barca performance last night against Real Madrid it will be a big ask for Chelsea to keep Barcelona at bay at the Bridge..
Barça oe oee!
Its been a hard weekend and you are perfectly correct.
My apologies.. Can't see Barca scoring at the Bridge :)
BritExpat.. Barca Played Chelsea last week not Arsenal me old chap..lol
Chelsea
Last week, Barca couldn't take the physical stuff from Arsenal..I doubt whether they'll be able to do much at Highbury..
Looks like an all English final..
Barcelona won 2-6 against Real Madrid at their own ground!
Great victory...
I hope they can repeat their performance with Chelsea next Wednesday...
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Arsenal.
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Today Barcelona play Real Madrid in "EL CLASICO"...
Frankly, Barca play more than just a Spanish Derby!
They play for what they have fought all season through...
They play to get past Real Madrid and head for the Legue title, play to raise their spirits and try to overcome Chelsea in three day's time and play so that they can keep a few key players on the bench next week, to have them ready for the Spanish King's Cup on the 12th of May.
If Barca lose today, they may lose everything or at least every major title they wanted this year.
It would be a catastrophic reward for playing the best football in the world.
TODAY IS A GAME BETWEEN REAL BEAUTIFUL FOOTBALL & DEPRESSING RESULT ORIENTED FOOTBALL...
May the BEST win...
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Manchester UTD !!!
supporting Man U now .. One injury last night, a few more and a couple of defeats in the EPL.. will do nicely for me. They can have the Champions league and leave the EPL for us..
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Man U v Chelsea final.
Although I don't know who I'd want to win it. I enjoy watching Utd, but as a Liverpool fan, I couldn't enjoy them winning it again. I hate Arsenal and Chelsea, and I wouldn't want a foreign team over an English one.
Dilemmas.....
It shattered all dreams and expectations, but ManU guys deserved win and rewarded by their Hard work (played with all their Best players)...
Wait and watch for second LEG on May 5, .....3-0...
Every game is a New game!
Barcelona X Chelsea = 0-0
Man. Utd. X Arsenal = 1-0
I was very disappointing with the way Chelsea played against Barcelona, but if it does the job, who cares?!
Arsenal showed yesterday why they should not be in the final!
It seems we will have the same final as last year.
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i support arsenal but the way they played today terrible.....i think manutd will go through to the finals.... all the arsenal supporter will have to accept bz their is no come back in emirates bz they didnt score any away goal.
Arsenal 0 - 1 Manchester United.
And the score was a lucky one for Arsenal,...
See you in emirates.....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
You got a good sense of humour victor! Utd will destroy them tonite, 3-1 my prediction then onto rome for nr 4! Come on the shirts!
What an upset for Barca.....
Lets watch today....who wins?...ARSENAL holding CL Cup on May 27!
Hey Thanks Man... thks a ton..
Forget the tables... if the TV is visible.. It is still better than watching it on net....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
will show it but the locals take all the best tables near the tvs..... and they are not even watching the game!
hey where is it possible to see the Arsenal Manchester Match today???/
I really cannot miss this one....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Boy Chelsea in driving seat.. This is the yet another upset result.... This CL is as good as it can get...
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
good job you aint a football manager then!
Damn.. I didn't think of that ..
... or score-draw at the Bridge.
What is with Chelski ?
Never keep to a script.. Now Barca will have to come and win at the Bridge..
Whowouldthink that Hiddink would Hoodwink Barca and will now lead the blues to the final :(
ARSENAL.......
In Arsene We trust......
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Games guys...
Any best guess for SEMIS, bid?
Yesterday, Real Madrid made a dream comeback after trailing 1-2 with 10 men and a penalty against them and 6 minutes to go!
They won 3-2!!!
I can't believe Getafe let them get away like that!
That Pepe should be banned for life for kicking the opponent's back twice.
Now the pressure is on my Barca! Today they meet Sevilla and without the injured Messi...
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Arsenal Playing for the CUP????/
you are talking about EPL rt???
Victor?? you seem to be a Gooner..
But man You have broken all records of Optimism...
You rock man.....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Arsenal with Liverpool 4-4 (draw)...quite aggresive and passionate Game played by both the teams for the CUP
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When dealing with others: Never judge a person from his first act
When dealing with myself: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
Chelsea on the other hand... is all Big money talking... If you look at it as business.. it is a loss making organization.....
The bench strength at Stamford Bridge is next to Zero.. they have not grown any next big thing on their ground till date,,,'
Main reason could be inconsistency in tenure of Managers...
They are not given enough time to think of anything beyond the coming EPL.... There is no long term planning possible in this case...
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
True... Everton have been performing very consistently for last 4 5 years... but it is being over shadowed by the big 4 in EPL....
S A Fergie says "This team deserves a SilverWare after all the hard work Done till date"....
EPL is diff... FA is very much possible this year...
Unlike Chelsea.. Everton has no pressure to compete in CL or EPL Cup....
And A play like Rooney has risen from the ranks of Everton... HE is there home grown Lad.... it talks about the quality the team has.....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Wembly spokesman has said that they will not touch it till after an AC/DC concert, 3 nights of Oasis and 4 nights of Take That, besides all the other matches up till the Community shield!
Indeed good luck Everton!
Although I think that the pitch surface will be in good shape for the final after SAF complained about it!
So that may serve Chelski...
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When dealing with others: Never judge a person from his first act
When dealing with myself: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
As per the man himself ... Wembly's pitch surface was cutting up so badly that he put on his B team in case there were injuries that would prevent United competing in other tournaments.
Good Luck Everton :o)
I think with regular break into top 16/8 of English teams in Cl...
FA cup is loosing it charm and is treated like Carling now by them....
It should be correct...
As Arsene n Fergie wouldn commit same mistake at same time...
MANU for EPL Cup
Arsenal for 4th Position in EPL..
CL is dear to all...
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Baldrick2dogs,
What SAF did was very logical to be honest.
If he is to compete in all trophies, he has to use his reserves.
Man Utd have the same problem as Barcelona. They are alive in all competitions, well, three at the moment for now.
If Arsenal do get past Man Utd in the CL, then it will be for that exact reason (exhaustion).
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When dealing with others: Never judge a person from his first act
When dealing with myself: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
What do you expect when you send kids to do a man's job!
What ever was S.A.F. thinking?
Finally!!!!
There dream of Quintuple ends....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Man Utd lost to Everton in the FA semi's
It only goes to show that... you never know...!
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When dealing with others: Never judge a person from his first act
When dealing with myself: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
Chelsea has a good team but not decent Bench Strength...
Arsenal where not expected to reach so far.. But we have...
Arsenal perform better when treated as UnderDogs...
A Keeper??? not presently...
Almunia is a Guy who has replaced Lehman... He has got some Juice in the right Areas...
And about raising Keeper from ranks within.. Arsene has bought one more Kid ( 16 Yr Lad).. suppose to be a good keeper.. do not know his name.. shall let you know pretty soon
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Bloody Drogba.. Can't stand him.. Can't wait for Chelski to get stuffed in the next round..
by CHELSEA at FA CUP beating ARSENAL by 2-1 last night.....
blood all around (even my kids were crying, being Arsenal fans)!
Arsenal all the way...
I agree they lost the FA Cup semi to Chelsea....
But be ready for a re-match in the UEFA Champions League finals.....and Arsenal will not let that go....
Champions League is about pace and nothing beats arsenal in that regard. Didn't you see the Chelsea games yesterday, they had like 4 people marking Theo.
Fingers crossed for Arsenal to bounce back to form temporarily in their next match though!
Aresnal are out next round unless they can find a keeper from within their ranks!
I'm changing my 2-0 to three after last night's performace!
It is Arsenal....
We shall win.... Go Gunners...
FA cup last night was disappointing.... Your whole next morning gets ruined.... But thts what Gunners are good at..
They Loose when THe Fabs think we are on winning streak and become optimistic about results...
They always keep us at our toes... Thts the ebst part of supporting Arsenal.....
What to do.. YOu have to go through all this in Love.. specially Love of Arsenal....
Hard Work Doesn't Kill Anyone... But Why take Chances.
Chelsea, chelsea !!
Chelsea = 4, Barcelona = 0
Man Utd 3 Arsenal 1 (over 2 legs)
Barcelona 3 Chelsea 2 (over 2 legs)
Final: Man Utd 2 Barcelona 0
United to sweep the Quintuple....
I've got a feeling it'll be a United Chelsea final, again!
Barcelona 3 - 1 Chelsea
Man Utd 2 - 1 Arsenal
Arsenal could have such a bearing on the success of Man Utd's season, as they play them in Champions League, FA Cup and the Premier League (as well as playing Liverpool in the League).
Barcelona 1 X Chelsea 0 - Chelsea will go all out to defend and hope for a good result at the bridge.
Man. Utd 2 X Arsenal 0 - Fortress Old Trafford should be back now that Vidic and Rio are both fully fit, and the Arse will be demoralized following their crushing defeat in the FA Cup ;o)
Lets see your next expectations for the 1st leg:
Barcelona X Chelsea
Ma. Utd X Arsenal
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they gave them a glimmer of hope only for it to be extinguished a few moments later...
another trophy less season for them again... at least if they finish second in the league they will get a chance in the community shield when Utd win the FA Cup
I am extremely ashamed to say that I NOW BELIEVE that United will triumph, allowing Fergie to retire and Moyes to take up the reigns at Old Trafford after a Qatari consortium has bought the club :)
Great performance by Man U, well deserves their first win outside the home ground!
Similarly, Arsenal beating Villa was exciting.
Waiting to see Arsenal Vs Man U next week....
As much as I would love to see Liverpool through, I remind everyone that this is the CL.
Chelsea are not underdogs and have already memorized the Istanbul lesson...
It is very unlikely that we will see them through...
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We beat Manu 1-4 and man u beat chelski 3-0
so its possible to do for liverpool however its a tough ask still since its liverpool so its more a possibility then for anyone else!!!
even a 3-1 wud take the game to extra time and penalties possibly!!!
which means its not gloom and doom if chelsea scorees 1
i liverpool get a 1 goal lead by end of 1st half !!
then its very much possible in he 2nd half!!!!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
We do have sports bar in DOHA!!
try the sherazad on chamionleague night even if u come half an hour before kick off u dont even get a standing place to watch it!!!!
i have been goin for every liverpool match there
and btw its still liverpool
we believe
its not over till its over!!!
and manu have to win!
coz i see a 3-3 draw very unlikely
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
Breaking news - Senile decay sets in, Fergie, Neville and Gigs retire
" Winning is not everything, it is the only thing. Second place goes to the first loser " - J.Johnson
I disagree britexpat, I see united scoring but I also see Porto putting it in the net... I think it's going to be a very open game, lots of goals. Will see...
well although Liverpool are extremely competitive I rule them out from this leg. Istanbul was a different story, AC relaxed, Liverpool didn't have anything to lose etc etc. Chelsea ain't going to relax, they will still fight for the win and Liverpool will be happy if he can just scrap a win in the second leg, but beating a team like Chelsea by 3-0, looks extremely unlikely to me!
Manu however have a better chance. They need an away goal and they'll have a good chance. But Porto have shown them that they can also play good football and score goals. Will be an interesting game to watch!
Anyway, come on Barca!!!!
ps: anyone with no starsports find it difficult to follow the CL here? Even with a 2mb adsl I can't get proper streams... We need a sports bar in DOha!!!
Porto will just shut up shop and try to get a draw. I can't seee United breaking them down..
For those of you who have written off liverpools chances of winning.. let me just remind you of istanbul, 3 down at half time against ac milan... and the rest is history.
we have passion and lineage on our side, liverpool will lift the cup whilst fergie has a heart attack.
" Winning is not everything, it is the only thing. Second place goes to the first loser " - J.Johnson
manchester got the glory!
you should be worried about the Mancs...
Does the number 4 ring a bell?
;-)
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Hmmm, all the Scousers go to Spain for holidays, so the Spanish player reckon they can go to Liverpoo and be clear of them? ;o)
Actually, Liverpool have more Spanish players in their starting lineup than most Spanish giants!!!
Did you know that when they humiliated Real Madrid both in Madrid and Liverpool, they had more Spanish players than their opponents?! Amazing fact, right?
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Never judge a person from his first act, although you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
but I think 2-2 for Utd was better than 2-1. Utd don't do cagey very well but at 2-2 they know they have to go out and win the game. Utd - Chelsea final again this year...
Yes must be the Spanish factor.. with a Spanish Striker, midfileder and Spanish Manager there is only one team that should win it..lol
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Well, it seems a lot of people are where my heart is (Barca)...
I hope they go on and eventually win.
2 Champions League only for such a great team doesn't tell the real story.
But, the history of CL favor's Italian and English teams.
Since the Italians are out... you can make your own conclusions.
I hate to admit it, but the Premier League has become
the strongest league in the world.
I guess because they are loaded with Spaniards ;-)
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In the news yesterday there was a piece about Fergie giving Ronaldo a kick up the jacksie for giving the ball away too often. Berb is a lazy tw@t!
Rooney and Tevez make a better pairing and can run rings around any defence, with Giggsy and Three Lung Park running the wings.
Rio is doubtful and Neville seems to have lost the plot, so we need to sort out that defensive gap.
Yep and Rooney can then watch from the Bench..Good Idea Brit..
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If Ronaldo ups his game and Berbatov actually starts playing, then there will be no need for the youngster to come on..
Yes he will play him in the last 10 minutes when Man U as in the last two Premiership games have been in deep s***
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... Will Fergie play Macheda against Porto????
If Liverpool repeat their performance from the weekend, all they need is 3 goals..
With Terry not playing I am sure that they can do it..
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You can't teach experience...
I am a huge Barcelona supporter. And even though anything can happen in 90 minutes of futbol I think Barcelona has the best chance to win it all....and three trophies this season will be extra nice. It will be a nice parting season for Henry since he is sure to be sold so we get some cash for him and we can bring in Ribery or Benzema.
I am also a Barca fan, not only a fan but a season ticket holder for 21 years, and I have faith in this team. If we play the way we have been playing lately, there is no team in the world which could beat us on a two leg. The final is another matter. In 90 minutes and when two of the best teams in Europe are playing, anything can happen. But Barca are playing the best football in years and this should prevail!!
My prediction:
SEMIS
Chelsea v Barca
Arsenal v Porto
FINAL Arsenal v Barca
and Barca to win 2-1...just like in Paris!!! :-)
too many HOPE spoils the broth!!!!!
thrash us please like u thrashed us at OT and were clearly the better team in frogiessss tained glassed eyes as long as the scoreline remains the same!!!
i love these kinda thrashingssss!!!
more of the same please!!!!!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
barca are favorites, but then again united will get out of their slump and bring home the trophies.....however if its not united, i just hope its an all english final...and i hope its united vs liverpool, and i hope we thrash liverpool..... we will get out vengeance...and i hope it would be in the CL final
If not United, then Please let itbe Barca...They're playing great football and I hate Madrid..
but my Brit friend thinks it will be Barcelona.Thanks for being nice.
If we go through(big IF but remember istanbul)
then it surely is US(HINT:- i bleed red,my heart is RED and my soul doesnt belong to the devil)
if not there is no one other than us to stop barca from running away with it and even lionel messi agrees with me on that!!!!!!
Life is too short to think about the uneditable past and plan about the unpredictable future!!!!!
So take a chill pill
Relax, enjoy and savour the moment till u can and it lasts.
I have always been a Braca fan and I believe they deserve it more than any other team.they are top in the league,playing the spanish cup final ,and doing great in the champions league.gooooo barca gooooooooo
seems Barcelona will take the trophy.
It was really a poor perfromance by Liverpool last night; despite poor attack from Chelsea till 60th minute.
If you wouldn't mind seeing liverpool lift the cup then you are definitely not a red devil fan!
im a red devil fan at heart but this ime arnd I wouldnt mind if liverpool lift the cup since they are peaking and putting on some of their best performances ever....
though the loss to chelsea screwed up a perfect run...
as for manu im beeting they beat porto at their home ground.
Surely Liverpool, Bad defending last night.. Just need 3 goals in the return leg..:)
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Shamz thinks that "a conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking".
Barca will romp it.. Messi is amazing and they are on a roll..
There was nothing lucky about our draw at Villareal, we pretty much bossed the second half, despite losing two key experienced players to injury in the first. By the time the semi's come round, Cesc, Theo and Ade will be at full fitness, Van Persie and Eduardo will hopefully be available (assuming we qualify of course!)
Unless United can get Rio back into action quickly their defence is going to struggle. They need to go to Porto and score one more than them. To do this they need to flood the pitch with stikers and keep running at them.
Liverpoo's defence however is even worse based on last night's performace. Bye Bye Scouse!
It's almost certain that Chelsea and Barcelona are through to the semis, and both are strong enough to go on and win the competition.
I can't see either Villareal or Porto going on to win it if they get through to the semis though.
But if United and/or Arsenal go through, either one of them could go on and win it.
So I think the winner will come from one of those four; Chelsea, Barcelona, United, Arsenal.
Barcelona look pretty unplayable when they play like last night.
I'm a Liverpool fan myself, and unfortunately do not see us getting past Chelsea now. Although I reckon if we did, we'd have a reasonable chance against Barca with Rafa in charge.
Thought Chelsea played very well last night, and unfortuntely you can never write United off!