Champions League semi finals

[Ryan]

That result has been coming for Barca this season. They've rode their luck one too many times.

They're simply not as solid and efficient as they were under Pep. I don't know why - whether it's tactical adjustments made by Tito or whether there is a degree of complacency amongst the players - however they don't work as hard in terms of the pressing game and the sharpness of previous years isn't there. It now takes Messi at his best to elevate the team as a whole. It'll be interesting to see what they do in the summer because they clearly need to do something about the output they currently get from Pedro, Villa and Sanchez in particular. Not easy.

Bayern are a brilliant side, however I think the statement made tonight is as much about Barca taking a step down as it is Bayern taking a step up.

Bayern looking favourites to win the whole thing but I maintain some small hope that Dortmund can pinch it somehow.

They've stood still tactically for about 2 years now, and others have caught up with them and in Bayern's case overtaken them.

Even the best sides have to adapt, modify, add new players, implement new approaches. They haven't done that, they're thinking what worked for them 2 years ago will suffice.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

In other words, they need a Plan B. They should buy big Andy from us.

 

[Ryan]

In other words, they need a Plan B.

Not at all what I'm saying.

 

[Tal]

It's nice to see we aren't the only giant of world football who are defensively weak and relying on a little South American to win them matches. Never mind Brendan copying their approach, they've decided to copy ours.

 

[IGotALuvlyBunchOfCoconuts]

Pep's lucky he's getting Heynkes team. You'd have to be a right tosser to cock that team up.

Heynkes is lucky he got Van Gaal's team, he'd have to be a right tosser to cock that team up.

Bayern started their attacking, high pressing, possession football under Van Gaal.

 

[jexykrodic]

Heynkes is lucky he got Van Gaal's team, he'd have to be a right tosser to cock that team up.

Bayern started their attacking, high pressing, possession football under Van Gaal.

Ha.

So you'd have to have the chuckle brothers in charge to balls it up.

 

[Holle]

Heynckes must be good at counting cards then too.

How many teams have Barca not only beaten but destroyed them in the last few years?

 

[6TimesaRed]

A minutes silence will be held in tonights Champions League Semi Final, for Barcelona FC who died in Germany last night

 

[LarryHagman]

I'm glad the Germans won, they're well better to watch than Barca. They have a go at the opposition nets for a fucking kick off.
37% possession for Bayern and it could/should have been 6-0.
Shove your possession up yer bollix.

 

[the count]

Nobody watching this?
Just gone 1-1 with cunt chops scoring a tap in right after Dortmund were denied a penalty
Major mistake by Hummels led to the Real goal.

 

[LadyRed]

Nobody watching this?
Just gone 1-1 with cunt chops scoring a tap in right after Dortmund were denied a penalty
Major mistake by Hummels led to the Real goal.

I'm desperate for Madrid to go through. I have tickets for the final and was hoping for an el Classico, but could live with Madrid v Bayern, I'll be so gutted if its an all German final.

 

[the count]

2-1
Lewandowski with his second of the night with more than a hint of off side.
You may have to suffer an all German final after all Neets.

Nice to see you again
@LadyRed

 

[the count]

3-1 Hattrick completed with an absolute cracker

 

[737Max]

Bayern have bagged some player

 

[LadyRed]

Nooooooooo!

 

[Hansern]

What a goal by Lewandowski.

 

[Athens]

Das is gut, ya?

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Bayern with those two are going to be incredible.

 

[the count]

Nooooooooo!

Don't worry.
You will be able to sell your ticket to some random German at a tidy profit.

 

[the count]

Peno for Dortmund
4-1

 

[Athens]

Chance for 4-1

 

[LadyRed]

Don't worry.
You will be able to sell your ticket to some random German at a tidy profit.

Think I might at this rate

 

[Athens]

Straight down the middle. 4-1.

 

[Ryan]

Das is gut, ya?

Lol

 

[LadyRed]

German teams in Semi-finals always ruin everything

 

[737Max]

Das is gut, ya?

Wunderbar

 

[Athens]

Wunderbar

Schnell!

That's me out of German.

 

[keniget]

Heh.

Amazing week for German football.

I'd say Real have a chance to turn things around at home. Barca are out.

 

[Hansern]

4-0 and 4-1. Few would have believed those results would happen.

 

[Athens]

Heh.

Amazing week for German football.

I'd say Real have a chance to turn things around at home. Barca are out.

I reckon Real will make a game of it but will fail. Think Dortmund are the better team.

Edit: That's based on tonight's performance.