Madrid derby for fourth Champions League year in a row tonight. Time for Atletico to break Real's winning run against them in this competition, like they did a few years ago in La Liga. Very hopeful they will, although quite pessimistic.
Thing is, Real Madrid have a squad of players this year that are all capable of starting for them and winning matches. The played last week without Benzema, Bale, Ronaldo, Ramos, Carvahal, Modric and Navas, and won 6-2, there's not many teams in world football that can do that.
I think they'll have too much for Atletico, but the final, if they get there, probably against Juventus, will be a very different story
Should be a good match. Looking forward to it. Love watching Marcello at the moment. Hope Real win and go on to stuff Juventus. No doubt the usual anti elite football brigade on here already have their posts about Ronaldo, diving, dodgy ref decisions, real football can only be seen on a wet Tuesday night at Welling, already drafted up and ready to fire off at the first opportunity.
i'm not bothering with this match because you know the ref will be brought, Ronaldo will be diving all game, i cant stand Marcellos face and anyway real football can only be seen on a wet Tuesday night at Welling.
Difficult one, don't really like Real but then again i think Atletico whilst they always do well, are really boring to watch. An Atletico v Juve final wouldn't be enjoyable.
Difficult one, don't really like Real but then again i think Atletico whilst they always do well, are really boring to watch. An Atletico v Juve final wouldn't be enjoyable.
Think I'd like a Real v Monaco final just because of how end to end it would be, but any combination will be a good match.
Atletico's organisation and focus on teamwork do mean they can be seen as a bit workmanlike but they can turn on the style as well, with Saul and Griezmann being exciting players with a lot of pace and flair. Atletico are usually really pumped up against the rich neighbours as well, so hoping they turn it on tonight to give Real another poke in the eye.
Far more red and white shirts on the streets around me than white ones today, and a massive buzz in the city - it's a great place for a football fan!
i'm not bothering with this match because you know the ref will be brought, Ronaldo will be diving all game, i cant stand Marcellos face and anyway real football can only be seen on a wet Tuesday night at Welling.
English referee, Martin Atkinson .. unlikely he's been 'got at' .. weakened Athletico will defend to the end .. will it be enough ? .. probably not
Real are dictating the tempo and pattern of the play so far and overloading the full back areas. Atletico are getting pushed too deep, on top of the keeper.
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Saying that I think Juve will do them in the final.
I think they'll have too much for Atletico, but the final, if they get there, probably against Juventus, will be a very different story
Far more red and white shirts on the streets around me than white ones today, and a massive buzz in the city - it's a great place for a football fan!