The Champions League Thread 2013/14

[Big Foot]

That result last night was a wake up call to all the English pundits (and all Chelsea fans) who think that when (not if) Chelsea get to the Final it will merely be a formality before John Terry lifts the trophy. Stunning display by Real Madrid.

Who better to suss out Real than the bloke who managed them last?

Can't think of many games where Bale has done the business vs Chelsea in the past too & Ashley Cole wins out against Ronaldo more often than not, albeit he's older and more fraile this season....

I for one, think that either way we're in for a classic final

Want Chelsea to win through to the final - backed them at 12s to win it after they beat Galatasaray

[TBM]

After the 1st leg

Bayern Munich attacker Arjen Robben has said that he was "surprised" by Real Madrid's tactics in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final last week.

Bayern dominated possession at the Bernabeu as Madrid played on the counter, a tactic that allowed Los Blancos to record a 1-0 win on their own patch.

However, Robben is confident that his side can turn it around in the second leg.

"We were all surprised about their defensive play in Madrid. We have to focus on playing offensively and scoring goals but we also have to take care of their counter-attacks. We are all motivated enough. We know Madrid want the 'Decima'," he told reporters at a press conference.

"We are still hungry and we know we can write history with this team so we are as motivated as they are. The two teams have great aims.

"It won't be any easier for us if [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Gareth] Bale are playing from the beginning. It is clear they will have lots of confidence because of the result in Madrid but they know it won't be easy here."

Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund in the final of the competition last season.

[TBM]

Christ on a bike! CheLOLsea have a team of defenders playing this evening with Torres up front. Obviously don't want to score then

Tbf they don't have any other option with injuries, suspensions and players cup tied

[Silver Fox]

They're going forward pretty well at the moment tbf

[southbank1871]

Did Torres really not celebr8 that goal

[genome]

Diego Costa doesn't half like to complain

[6ft Kerplunk]

Did Torres really not celebr8 that goal

If my boss had publically slagged me off for 6 months I don't think I'd celebrate making him look like a managerial genius.

[Pepe the Horseman]

Did Torres really not celebr8 that goal

He HATES scoring. That's why he rarely does it.

[southbank1871]

Uh oh

[Pepe the Horseman]

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS

[genome]

I thought Chelsea were meant to be good at defending?

[buzzby]

Channel 5. A lot more shooting opportunities

[Man Friday]

Did Torres really not celebr8 that goal

He HATES scoring. That's why he rarely does it.

[southbank1871]

Pen.

[southbank1871]

Goal.

[6ft Kerplunk]

After the ball placing shenanigans I thought he'd miss.

[Brum Royal]

After the ball placing shenanigans I thought he'd miss.

+1. Great pen though

[6ft Kerplunk]

Reckon he'll have shit himself when it started going quite that high.

[soggy biscuit]

My boy Turan gets one.

[winchester_royal]

This is beautiful