Re: The official champions league knock out stage thread

[Adit]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

[II Capitano]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

Albiol was only on for seven minutes. In those minutes, Real Madrid didn't give away too much space, what you on about, man? Albiol wasn't even operating as a centre-back until the final delivery from Honda, I believe. In those seven minutes, Real Madrid had a great chance to seal the game, which fell to Kaka, but decided to go it all himself.

[donttreadonred]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

This is the problem with strictly trying to defend a lead. you sit too deep and invite pressure on the back line. When you do that, you risk any mistake being turned into points. Moreover, if you're just sitting deep and NOT getting 10 or 11 between the ball and goal, then you are REALLY inviting pressure. That leaves far to much space.

Perhaps Mourinho should sneak into the Britannia instead of Stamford Bridge.

[Adit]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

Albiol was only on for seven minutes. In those minutes, Real Madrid didn't give away too much space, what you on about, man? Albiol wasn't even operating as a centre-back until the final delivery from Honda, I believe. In those seven minutes, Real Madrid had a great chance to seal the game, which fell to Kaka, but decided to go it all himself.

Albiol was playing deep and we formed a 5 man back line and played 523 in the dying minutes.

[II Capitano]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

This is the problem with strictly trying to defend a lead. you sit too deep and invite pressure on the back line. When you do that, you risk any mistake being turned into points. Moreover, if you're just sitting deep and NOT getting 10 or 11 between the ball and goal, then you are REALLY inviting pressure. That leaves far to much space.

Perhaps Mourinho should sneak into the Britannia instead of Stamford Bridge.

Yes, true, but that isn't the reason for CSKA levelling the score in the last minutes, it has nothing to do with bringing Albiol on. What it has to do with is the organisational skills, Real Madrid have conceded far too many goals from set pieces this season, it's a really worry.

[II Capitano]

What are people talking about? Real Madrid didn't even play with 11 mean behind the ball, not once and Albiol was brought on because Khedira and Alonso were getting overrun.

Albilol shouldve introduced to midfield not for back line.We gave far too much space in midfield after that change.

Albiol was only on for seven minutes. In those minutes, Real Madrid didn't give away too much space, what you on about, man? Albiol wasn't even operating as a centre-back until the final delivery from Honda, I believe. In those seven minutes, Real Madrid had a great chance to seal the game, which fell to Kaka, but decided to go it all himself.

Albiol was playing deep and we formed a 5 man back line and played 523 in the dying minutes.

In the dying minutes, but not when he was instantly brought on...

[II Capitano]

It was a decent game, mostly a one-sided affair with Real Madrid easily dominating the game. There was a lack of drive coming from the CSKA Moscow players I felt and from the manager himself - Slutsky - brilliant name - was reluctant to introduce a striker until the 80th minute. I was impressed with Pepe, Ramos, Khedira, Xabi Alonso and Ronaldo, and thought by and large that Pepe was man of the match. Both, Pepe and Ramos, were fantastic, partly down to CSKA's inability to spark danger, partly down to the sheer brilliance of the two. Khedira did his fair share of work, his industriousness was on show once again and should be starting more with Xabi Alonso in central midfield. Xabi Alonso dictated play well - his array of passing on display, having his best season with Real Madrid. Ronaldo didn't have much to do, but scored the crucial away goal. In addition to this, he squandered a couple of chances, but you can't really blame him. The poorest player for me was Coentrao. Made some poor tackles and looked second best, at times.

The physical condition of the pitch was dire. Real Madrid's rhythm was hindered, we seen too many misplaced passes in the first half and, from my perspective, it looks pretty awkward running on the field. Finally, organisational skills need to be worked upon. So many times we have seen Real Madrid conceded from set pieces this season. Mourinho has to focus his attention on this.

[white_star]

Russian winter like I said. The pitch was probably bad because of the winter. Madrid have an away goal and should win comfortably at home.

[BarcaLearning]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA @ Real, I enjoyed the late equaliser.... oh well, Real should still win it obviously... but that was enjoyable...I mean they cant just win every game apart from vs Barca

[Zealous]

Great football match.

Real Madrid the great entertainers

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

I want to see Madrid v Napoli, not because i think Napoli can KO them or anything but because i believe it would be a very entertaining game.

[Pedram]

I want too see a Milan vs Madrid again.

[Zealous]

I want to see Madrid v Napoli, not because i think Napoli can KO them or anything but because i believe it would be a very entertaining game.

Would be a cracker. They could knock us out you know if we don't finish our chances and they finish theirs. (oh there will be loads of chances lol)

[RealGunner]

Patooooooooooooooooo

[Ganso]

i also want to see milan vs madrid.....milan vs bayern would be great too

dont want to see Milan vs Barca again anytime soon though lol

I also dont want to face inter or napoli

(sorry arsenal fans,i just dont see you guys making a comeback)

[RealGunner]

we dont see a comeback either so dont worry

[Mr Nick09]

Wernbloom is a registered member of Real Madrid fan club in sweden

he deceived us

[shinigami99]

Teams wearing Red and Blue kits have always deceived Madrd :vagi:

(levante, Barca and now CSKA)

[Zealous]

Let's hope we don't play Basel, the red blue OG's. :vagi:

[VivaStPauli]

Basel are even called FCB. Don't let yourselves be deceived.

[_LMG_10_]

I don't think it'll be that easy for Bayern Munich in Basel. Basel have huge confidence now after dispatching Manchester United.

Check out these previews:

http://www.tenmillionslaves.com/fc-basel-vs-bayern-munich/

http://www.tenmillionslaves.com/bayern-vs-basel/

[rwo power]

I doubt anyone at Bayern will underestimate Basel after they kicked out ManUtd. I think it will be a cracking match - with FCB as the winner

[la bestia negra]

with FCB as the winner

:vagi:

but okay now im confused

[rwo power]

but okay now im confused

I guess that's because we currently have three FCBs in the CL
By the way, I'm still all for an FCB-FCB final with FCB winning that, too

[Mamad]

Russian Winter deceived us

[billy_gr]

Russian Winter didn’t stop 10 man Olympiacos from beating Rubin

Olympiacos

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