Only way I see Atleti getting a shot at it is if they draw either Porto or Monaco tomorrow, then Madrid in a potential semi. Even then, they'd probably still manage to concede a 95th minute equaliser in the final.

Barca and Napoli for me.

I reckon Napoli and Barca.

Atleti I'm not too sure about. Their defence isn't as good this season and I think they'll find it too hard to live with some of the attacks in the CL.

Depends on the draw, though. A lot of the big guns could knock each other out.

Some nice inter-taka there.

Inter, what an embarrassment.

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Who do you want in the next round, Foza?

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I think with Napoli being in a precarious position in the league that playing Sevilla, or one of the favourites, could be just what you need.

If you do progress it will be a major boost to your season and may give you the belief that you can actually win it.

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Yeah for sure. It's good to see Italian clubs starting to take the Europa more seriously and perform better. Even Torino gave a good account of themselves.

Inter and Roma, on the other hand.

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Bayern for me, and an outside shout for PSG. Barça still give up too much at the back, imo. Madrid I have virtually counted out, even though every side generally has its lucky escapes and close shaves in the CL.

Real Madrid will win it if they avoid Atletico, Bayern and Barca. Will get Monaco in the quarters, Porto in the semis and Juventus in the final, where as Barca and Bayern will have to play eachother in the quarters, semis and the final, and Atletico will have to play themselves in each round until the final.

Forza

Thing is I'm not sure who left in the tournament has what it takes to take advantage of what Barca give up at the back as well as contain them up the other end.

Possibly Bayern, but then I think Bayern give up a lot at the back as well so it's a tough call.

Those two in a two legged tie is something I really want to see. It could be a goal fest with exceptional football from both sides.

But from a purely tactical point of view I think it would be fascinating to see how Pep's Bayern approach a game against Barcelona.

Imagine Barca setting up like Madrid did last season against Bayern, it would be surreal.

I do not know who is going to win the Champions League this season. Hope that helps.

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comment by Robbie Raeside (U1734)
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Real Madrid will win it if they avoid Atletico, Bayern and Barca. Will get Monaco in the quarters, Porto in the semis and Juventus in the final, where as Barca and Bayern will have to play eachother in the quarters, semis and the final, and Atletico will have to play themselves in each round until the final.
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Barry, I'm not entirely sure that's possible, but even if it is -and who am I to doubt your word- I'd somehow feel it was unearned if we didn't have to beat a PL side on the way.

How's Uppy btw, still breathing?

Yeah still bald.

Think he needs a new comb. Hope his guitar plucking is going well at least.

Yeah will get him down the pub for the clasico on Sunday. I shall hopefully get your thoughts on the game before hand also. For now I must have had slept by soon.

Cheers.

Garcia's job is untenable. He has to go.

Also what a draw for Juventus- could see the first Serie A team in a semi-final since Inter won it under José.

Can't even remember the last time Juve made the semi's tbh, might have been 2003