And sometimes they don't
But it's a compelling battle between us and Madrid over recent years, they were never going to allow a repeat of last year, a first half as close to a perfect 45 minutes as you will see in European football. They are what they are, and when we equalised they knew penalties would be their best chance. As poor as we are at pens, Bernardos was especially woeful, and just after I had been lulled into a false sense we might actually do it after the first two!
Thought we played well, probably our strongest team that bar Stones, but still we aren't quite at our best this season. To go to the Bernabeau, score 3 and not win says a lot too, hopefully when we undoubtedly draw them next season it goes our way! Not too cut up about that one last night though to be honest, I always hoped at the start of the season we'd win an unprecedented fourth title on the bounce, that's still on the cards providing we rally after last night's defeat.
On a side note, this feigning head injuries has to stop. Players should have to go off if they have gone down with a head injury for checks before they can come back on. It'd be safer for those that are genuine, and would deter those that are not.
Chelsea next, and it will be a tough one after the energy put into last night, they'll be rubbing their hands the tie went all the way, and then back to the league, 6 must win games remain.
Sometimes they go your way
posted 4 weeks ago
City were by far the better side, it’s just one of those things that happen sometimes.
Englands chances of getting the 5th CL spot reduced massively as soon as the draw was made and you can see why, City would have floored every other side in the competition. Real Madrid were the only side capable of beating them and it’s just bad luck they met when they did. Watching the CL this week I still believe City are the best side in Europe, they made Real Madrid play like Pulis West Brom
posted 4 weeks ago
morning lads
posted 4 weeks ago
comment by Striketeam7 - There used to be a football club over there (U18109)
posted 52 minutes ago
City were by far the better side, it’s just one of those things that happen sometimes.
Englands chances of getting the 5th CL spot reduced massively as soon as the draw was made and you can see why, City would have floored every other side in the competition. Real Madrid were the only side capable of beating them and it’s just bad luck they met when they did. Watching the CL this week I still believe City are the best side in Europe, they made Real Madrid play like Pulis West Brom
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Funny you say that I was thinking the same thing.
We weren’t at our best and some players performed below par but still we managed to make them park the bus. I am not sure if its freshness but this won’t change so PL teams will always be at a disadvantage in Europe.
Another note, Carvajal is a vile creature and Bellingham like the first leg was play acting any chance he got which was disappointing to see, as he doesn’t need to and should have been focused on his game.
Positives from last night… Walker broke Vinicious Jr
posted 4 weeks ago
comment by PersGsus (U16509)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - There used to be a football club over there (U18109)
posted 52 minutes ago
City were by far the better side, it’s just one of those things that happen sometimes.
Englands chances of getting the 5th CL spot reduced massively as soon as the draw was made and you can see why, City would have floored every other side in the competition. Real Madrid were the only side capable of beating them and it’s just bad luck they met when they did. Watching the CL this week I still believe City are the best side in Europe, they made Real Madrid play like Pulis West Brom
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Funny you say that I was thinking the same thing.
We weren’t at our best and some players performed below par but still we managed to make them park the bus. I am not sure if its freshness but this won’t change so PL teams will always be at a disadvantage in Europe.
Another note, Carvajal is a vile creature and Bellingham like the first leg was play acting any chance he got which was disappointing to see, as he doesn’t need to and should have been focused on his game.
Positives from last night… Walker broke Vinicious Jr
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On Bellingham. He's definitely getting terrible at trying to ref the game.
posted 4 weeks ago
It was a huge opportunity that we didn't take, whether by lack of luck or otherwise. If Foden, Bernardo, or KDB took their chances. Or if Haaland's header was an inch lower, we might be singing a different tune today.
History books wouldn't refer to any of that though, only that Madrid went through.
Brush our shoulders off and try our best for the Chelsea semi-final, and the remaining 6 PL games.
posted 4 weeks ago
What on earth is this lads? And what’s the bin bags about?
https://x.com/awaydays_/status/1780672991979819209?s=46&t=bPTrpdgNggCdz9igvhmVyw
posted 4 weeks ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 7 hours, 35 minutes ago
What do you make of KDB and Haaland asking to come off? Pretty damning I thought.
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Grealish looked their most dangerous player, thought bringing on Doku was too early tbh, Carvajal dealt with him quite easily.
posted 4 weeks ago
Madrid will be a different animal next season. Can only see them getting stronger from here on out.
posted 4 weeks ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by WeekendOffender (U22920)
posted 7 hours, 35 minutes ago
What do you make of KDB and Haaland asking to come off? Pretty damning I thought.
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Grealish looked their most dangerous player, thought bringing on Doku was too early tbh, Carvajal dealt with him quite easily.
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Agreed. Doku was a strange signing really. Like a poor mans Adama Traore without the baby oil.
posted 4 weeks ago
Grealish was unlucky to go off, Doku got the assist at the end of the day though