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Trader Pat wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:46 pmI'm really torn to be honest, not sure who to root for!
I think Chelsea are a better team than Real at the moment but I think Real would have a better chance of beating City in the final. I keep changing my mind!!!
I know City easily beat Real over 2 legs last season but a final is a different ballgame and Real aren't going to get stage fright like maybe Chelsea would.
From a Liverpool fans pov though I have to cheer on Chelsea! If Chelsea do win the game between City & Chelsea on Saturday will be interesting watch. A City win would give them the title but how would both sides approach the game knowing they have a Champions League final in a few weeks?!
Your comment about stage fright is what I meant Pat. They are awesome in finals and haven't lost one since the 81 European Cup final. They are 9-0 in finals since then. I had to look up the two UEFA Cup finals lol
I know that run has to end and AM came very close a few years back but Real seem to either bomb out or go all the way.
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Morbius wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 4:50 pmYour comment about stage fright is what I meant Pat. They are awesome in finals and haven't lost one since the 81 European Cup final. They are 9-0 in finals since then. I had to look up the two UEFA Cup finals lol
I know that run has to end and AM came very close a few years back but Real seem to either bomb out or go all the way.
No Ronaldo though, not even a Bale who can come off the bench.
On the plus side its a great opportunity for Benzema to be the main man and if Ramos is in Mortal Kombat mode anything's possible. And of course as Kai has said there's Modrick too!
As an add on to what you said Pat... I really think that when the history of a club reaches a certain stage in a competition that this can not only affect the performances on the pitch but also the intimidation level for the opposition. Those white jerseys at Real must have an empowering effect similar to Liverpools red IMO. It's subtle and I may be reading more into it but despite all Man Utds dominance under Fergie... They never had that aura in Europe the same as Real or Liverpool did
Trader Pat wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 4:59 pmMorbius wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 4:50 pmYour comment about stage fright is what I meant Pat. They are awesome in finals and haven't lost one since the 81 European Cup final. They are 9-0 in finals since then. I had to look up the two UEFA Cup finals lol
I know that run has to end and AM came very close a few years back but Real seem to either bomb out or go all the way.
No Ronaldo though, not even a Bale who can come off the bench.
On the plus side its a great opportunity for Benzema to be the main man and if Ramos is in Mortal Kombat mode anything's possible. And of course as Kai has said there's Modrick too!
Yeah it's not the same team but only 2pts off top in la liga and only two games away from winning the CL again so they can't be that bad
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ELO rankings for the top 16.
It does seem destiny for Man City this year to win this year, although a one off game could even things out a little, whoever they end up against. (Probably Real Madrid)
It does seem destiny for Man City this year to win this year, although a one off game could even things out a little, whoever they end up against. (Probably Real Madrid)
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Manchester United v Liverpool rearranged to Thursday May 13, 8:15ko
United face Leicester on the 11th at 6pm then Liverpool 2 days later at 8:15
3 games in 5 days for Utd!
United face Leicester on the 11th at 6pm then Liverpool 2 days later at 8:15
3 games in 5 days for Utd!
wearthefoxhat wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 5:43 pmELO rankings for the top 16.
It does seem destiny for Man City this year to win this year, although a one off game could even things out a little, whoever they end up against. (Probably Real Madrid)
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How are those elo ratings calculated does anyone know???
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Imagine what City would do to this Madrid team in the final?
Chelsea much better built to take on City, Madrid just don't have the legs especially in Midfield
Chelsea much better built to take on City, Madrid just don't have the legs especially in Midfield