Assuming the draws are rigged (of course they are) there is no way we’re drawing Bayern. We could easily beat them and UEFA don’t want risk losing the entire German TV market in the round of 16. Juve and their massive fan base much the same. Expect us to draw the toughest opponent that’s not a “big club.” I’d bet on Roma or Napoli.
If Chelsea come in 2nd - then we will know for sure if the draw is rigged...Roma may end up winning their group though. In which case, Chelski would come 2nd and increase the odds of drawing either Bayern or Juve....
correctjust trying to understand the draw for the next round:
1. can't get any English team
2. can't get Real
3. Any other second place team is possible
right?
I think this campaign and the previous one have shown that we raise our game against big European opposition but can't reach the same levels against teams we should be beating. Which makes our performances away against the other top 6 in the PL even more baffling as we clearly can do it in Europe.Look if we want to win this thing then we have to face a Bayern or Juve eventually so why not knock them out now ? We can beat any side in Europe over 2 legs. Don't get me wrong, i would like an easy draw and I think we deserve an easier game considering finishing 1st in this tough group but we can beat anyone
Look if we want to win this thing then we have to face a Bayern or Juve eventually so why not knock them out now ? We can beat any side in Europe over 2 legs. Don't get me wrong, i would like an easy draw and I think we deserve an easier game considering finishing 1st in this tough group but we can beat anyone
Ideally you want to get as far as you can I’d rather take Basel in last 16 and have a glamour semi. A run to the semi financially would be huge.Even getting to 1/4 final could be worth extra £15m difference between signing n’clueless next season or not.
As things stand, perfect scenario for me would be:Really hope United get Real and chelsea get PSG if they finish second.
Hope we get Porto as I'll be able to go!
Look if we want to win this thing then we have to face a Bayern or Juve eventually so why not knock them out now ? We can beat any side in Europe over 2 legs. Don't get me wrong, i would like an easy draw and I think we deserve an easier game considering finishing 1st in this tough group but we can beat anyone
As things stand, perfect scenario for me would be:
Chelsea vs. PSG/Bayern
United vs. Real
Liverpool vs. Juve
City vs. Roma (Dzeko and Kolarov to punish City)
Spurs vs. Basel
Although we all know the other 4 teams will be handed bye's and we will play either Juve or Bayern.
Bring it on.
EASY EASY EASY!
Can't see us getting through that group. Just have to remember to lose to Apoel so we don't have to go and play in the Europa league.
Might as well concentrate on the league.
Yeah, that post didn't age too well.
Let’s be realistic, we are not going to win the champions league. The best we can hope for is to get lucky in the draws and go as far as we can