SkiBunny 441 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Anyone else getting excited yet?Once Alex Ferguson leaves Man Utd I'll not give two shits about the club but I have to say I get quite into cheering them on in Europe.Not sure how this will go, Reckon Utd's defence is a bit suspect to cope with Real's superstars however there's big game players and plenty of goals in that Utd side. Probably lacking a world class player in th middle.Heading to pub at 6!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,868 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hope United get fucking pumped, like seriously destroyed.Horrible club. Marco, King Jela, Troubled Genius and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,919 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Fergie keeps saying this is the "romantic" game everybody wants to see. Since when was two massive, elite, corporate juggernauts meeting in the Disney Cup "romantic"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hope United get fucking pumped, like seriously destroyed.Horrible club.This. But I can actually see them getting a Celtic-like win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,444 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looking forward to this one. I fancy Man U to go through (unlucky Fergie). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Dortmund will be a better game no doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 The Champions League thread is overrated anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,868 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 This. But I can actually see them getting a Celtic-like win.Yip, they will get through.Just hoping Ronaldo is on his best form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hope Pepe breaks Rooney's nose with his knee. King Jela 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hope Pepe breaks Rooney's nose with his knee.This would also make me happy. Two tims battered two different nights in a row, please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 JamieD 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Can't wait, going to be a real tactical battle.Ronaldo's bread and butter is on the left wing and he plays much of his football there.If he isolates Rafeal he'll slaughter him. If i were Fergy, i'd use Valencia as a RM, he's played the Right Wing Back role often enough so asking him to man mark Ronaldo and protect Rafeal at RB seems logical. Valencias not a defender though, so his main priority will be matching Ronaldo for pace & strength - he's one of the few players in world football who probably can. Getting skinned because he can't tackle as well as a defender is a problem though, but when doubled up with Rafeal it's there best chance to keep the worlds best player quiet. Phil Jones recently did a good man marking job on Bale, but i think he picked up a knock, plus i think CR would rip him to shreds anyway.If that is Fergusons approach, it might be countered by Mourinho. He might wing switch Ronaldo so one attack he's taking on Evra - it's unlikely Valencia would wing switch to match him, it would cause chaos to Man U's shape. Or he may just give Ronaldo a free role all together, but in doing so, it often has repercussions on defensive shape - and he'll need Ronaldo to really pull his weight in getting back to protect the away goals.I think RVP & Rooney can really hurt Madrid aswell, more so than Benzema/higuian/Ozil & Di Maria can hurt United superior back 4 provided they keep CR quiet. RVP & Rooney can match up physically with Pepe & Ramos, which they don't like. Varane is a little inexperienced, Marcelo & Coentrau are horrible defenders, Arbeloa is average at best. SkiBunny 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,919 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Amazing stuff, but what on earth is Stam doing there? It's pretty obvious the ball is only going one place, and he could at least have stuck a leg out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Amazing stuff, but what on earth is Stam doing there? It's pretty obvious the ball is only going one place, and he could at least have stuck a leg out.Agreed, but I prefer to admire the beauty of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 De Gea to make 3 howlers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,919 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Agreed, but I prefer to admire the beauty of it.Alan Hansen has poisoned my soul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 De Gea to make 3 howlers.The Blue Flash to spontaneously combust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Alan Hansen has poisoned my soul.Bitter and twisted is the way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,800 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Greatest game in cl history not involving Rangers? I'd say so Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hard game to predictMan for man Real are miles better, but it doesnt suit them to play a team sitting in and defending. If Man Utd go and try to play football they will get roasted. If they sit in 451 and defend , they could get a draw, or even nick it on the counter smash and grab.Predict 3-1 Real Madrid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don logan 8,062 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 i'm going to the second leg so hoping for a score draw or narrow win for Utd so that Madrid have to chase the tie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 The Blue Flash to spontaneously combust.We can hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBunny 441 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 The Champions League thread is overrated anyway.Geek. King Jela and OLE SUPER WILBERT 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hopefully Essien injures Giggs as well.That would be fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,868 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Any injuries to United players are welcomed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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