Champions League 2019/2020

[ardiles]

2-0 now ?

 

[ardiles]

Dennis probably learnt from Kane how to score whilst stumbling.

 

[jonnyp]

Dennis' stumble-feint is pretty damn effective

 

[kaz Hirai]

Looks like Madrid could be making an approach for poch soon

 

[jonnyp]

Looks like Madrid could be making an approach for poch soon

He'd be mad to go there.

 

[ardiles]

Looks like Madrid could be making an approach for poch soon

Thought Jose is the favourite.

 

[C0YS]

If that happened in the PL, it would probably have been ruled out (similar to the Aurier goal).

Don’t understand why the PL’s version of VAR differs from UEFA’s version. I’m still pissed off that the PL ref’s allow the VAR officials to make the final decisions on some incidents. Shouldn’t they just be assisting the refs instead of making the decisions on behalf of the refs. And FFS, use the pitchside VAR screens in unclear cases.

That's the think. CL VAR has a lot of problems. But at least it makes sense. VAR in the PL seems to only really come in on offside calls, with very few penalty reviews, and then takes the decision off the ref. The fact that the bar is so high for 'clear and obvious', only serves to frustrate. Because now all that happens is fans are confused why it's not used, and the same controversies exist as before. PL VAR aims to be quicker. But you can't have it both ways. Either you implement it properly, accepting that delays will happen and leave the ref as being in complete control of the game. Or you forget VAR the flow of the game, rather than this halfway system.

The offside VAR thing is uniquely a PL problem, and have no idea why they decided for it to be that way. I personally think they didn't think it through and after they made the Stirling decision precedence has taken over.

 

[Thewobbler]

Why did zidane leave bale out of the squad. The mans a fool. Real madrid are so average now.

 

[C0YS]

Looks like Madrid could be making an approach for poch soon

tbf. They are currently top and unbeaten in La Liga. I think Zidane has still a lot of goodwill and support from people here in Madrid, and for now people are very much onside.

 

[kaz Hirai]

tbf. They are currently top and unbeaten in La Liga. I think Zidane has still a lot of goodwill and support from people here in Madrid, and for now people are very much onside.

Hope so!

 

[C0YS]

Why did zidane leave bale out of the squad. The mans a fool. Real madrid are so average now.

To rest him. He has played quite a lot recently so makes sense. Same as us resting Rose really. I think Madrid would have been forgiven for putting out a much weaker side than they have. The squad should be well good enough to beat Club Brugge.

Keep in mind they face Granada next in the league. Who are currently in second place in La Liga and comfortably beat Barcelona a few weeks back.

BTW In the league, it's the best start they have made since 2016 and the squad is considered to be a bit of a mess. So most still support him. Interestingly I think he might walk in January though if not given the support by the club.

 

[gushayes11]

Offside surely?

 

[ajspurs]

I swear Ramos looked clearly off there, am I seeing things? That's absolutely fucking terrible if they got that wrong.

 

[VanZan]

looked offside to me too

 

[DFF]

Where’s that fat fingered VAR jobsworth when you need him.

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Looked miles offside....did they show the line on BTsport?

 

[ardiles]

That's the think. CL VAR has a lot of problems. But at least it makes sense. VAR in the PL seems to only really come in on offside calls, with very few penalty reviews, and then takes the decision off the ref. The fact that the bar is so high for 'clear and obvious', only serves to frustrate. Because now all that happens is fans are confused why it's not used, and the same controversies exist as before. PL VAR aims to be quicker. But you can't have it both ways. Either you implement it properly, accepting that delays will happen and leave the ref as being in complete control of the game. Or you forget VAR the flow of the game, rather than this halfway system.

The offside VAR thing is uniquely a PL problem, and have no idea why they decided for it to be that way. I personally think they didn't think it through and after they made the Stirling decision precedence has taken over.

Agree. They should have one standard set of VAR rules for all comps. Otherwise PL players might be confused with interpreting the rules when playing in the CL and EL.

For the PL, I think the difference is not just in the offside rule but it also differs for the handball in the box rule.

 

[ardiles]

Why did zidane leave bale out of the squad. The mans a fool. Real madrid are so average now.

Bale asked for time off to watch the big game at NWHL

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Officials on the pitch gave it offside, VAR overturned it.

The red line is Sergio Ramos, the blue line is the Brugge defender. Unless this guy is wearing clown shoes, his foot is nowhere fucking near that blue line.

Anyone fancy telling me VAR is not being used for corruption?

 

[Romulus]

its so easy for Liverpool.

1-0 already