A = Basel, Benfica, CSKA Moscow, Manchester United
B = Anderlecht, Bayern, Celtic, PSG
C = Atlético, Chelsea, Qarabağ, Roma
D = Barcelona, Juventus, Olympiacos, Sporting
E = Liverpool, Maribor, Sevilla, Spartak Moscow
F = Feyenoord, Manchester City, Napoli, Shakhtar Donetsk
G = Beşiktaş, Franchise Leipzig, Monaco, Porto
H = APOEL, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Tottenham
BT sport have got all the games so I don't have to suffer the British side looking shite, with most of the groups looking pretty sewn up it's nice to be able to choose a more interesting match.
Even for people who haven't got a dog in the fight, there should be plenty to watch there - underdogs to root for, big clubs (and fizzy energy drink franchise) to hate and some genuinely unpredictable groups.
Probably a 6/10 performance at best at Old Trafford - plenty of possession, but as lugubrious as molasses. Still, Fellani with the only goal so far, so here's for more in that vein.
Flawlessly picking the only goalless game tonight where every other game featured at least two goals. You're providing a valuable service there, AE.
Meanwhile, I've learned today that in the AFC Champions League, away goals do not count at the end of extra time. Can't decide whether that's a good or a bad thing.
Flawlessly picking the only goalless game tonight where every other game featured at least two goals. You're providing a valuable service there, AE.
Meanwhile, I've learned today that in the AFC Champions League, away goals do not count at the end of extra time. Can't decide whether that's a good or a bad thing.
It's been a decent game tbf but I've done myself proud with the choice.
It's been a decent game tbf but I've done myself proud with the choice.
In the end, all other games featured three, five, or six goals more than the one you chose. Please let us know what you'll be watching tomorrow, and I owe you a pint if you ever set foot in Eindhoven.
In the end, all other games featured three, five, or six goals more than the one you chose. Please let us know what you'll be watching tomorrow, and I owe you a pint if you ever set foot in Eindhoven.
I'll probably watch Spurs Dortmund and hopefully take you up on that pint one day.
Originally posted by Nocturnal SubmissionView Post
Are you going to the Qarabag game tonight?
Late on parade, sorry - no, I can't get there any more due to mobility issues sadly. Did you go? Champions League nights are just so much bigger & better than any other fixture for me, just totally electric. Good start tonight, albeit relatively easy - the squad is starting to look pretty handy.
Late on parade, sorry - no, I can't get there any more due to mobility issues sadly. Did you go? Champions League nights are just so much bigger & better than any other fixture for me, just totally electric. Good start tonight, albeit relatively easy - the squad is starting to look pretty handy.
Sad to hear that, Chopper. Is all travel a no-go for you?
Yup, I went to the game. Qarabag were OK - held and passed the ball well and fought hard but their 'keeper wasn't the best and they didn't offer a lot coming forward which, I suppose, are fairly sizable handicaps if you want to win a football game!
I thought we looked good. Christensen was very impressive at the back (Cahill not so much - lovely guy but a bit of a weak link in the side these days - dived in again and got a yellow card that could have been red) and Willian was back to his energetic self after his lacklustre performance at Leicester last weekend.
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