Surprised Barca got routed again like this. I guess no Busquets was bigger than I figured. But honestly, Juve is so much better than PSG. But, I thought Barca would get one here. No way in hell Juve makes the same mistakes Psg did. Juve might draw in Barca. This one is wrapped up. Big day tomorrow.
I'm not, at all.
I've watched a LOT of PSG games this year and "better", maybe..."so much better" no way. PSG is better than Barça and the fact they turtled against Barça was a joke - their coach should have been fired at the exact moment the referee blew the whistle.
Ya, Barça ain't scoring 3 more than Juve does - lock that one up.
Disagree. Barca was not at full strength at all. Notice they only made one substitution at 46min. They had no one available. Turen mainly. Busquets. But point is Juve is way better than psg mainly because of defense. Juventus has the best back line in the world. Better than atleticos.
Psg is soft. Juve are not. Juve are miles better than psg. Just my opinion. Psg isn't better than Barça. Not a chance bro. PSG coach is a great coach honestly.
Had no idea Hummel was out tomorrow and Lewandowski remains a major doubt. Wow. Well that changes things. Was wondering why this line was this low. I thought Bayern could be -170,-180 here at home. But, Pepe and Varane are out both legs and that will be big for Real. This shit is going to be closer than I originally thought. Hopefully Bayern can get it done. I think Lewandowski will play, but Hummels is a big loss. I am hoping Bayern overcoming those road demons earlier in Arsenal, will come back to help them over these two legs.
Ahh. Shit I was reading was overreacting on Lewandowski. Looks like he definitely will play. Hummels still a big loss, but from what I read it sounds like he will try to be back for the 2nd leg in Real Madrid.... where he will really be needed.
I like something in the early game.. I will post in the morning.
I like something in the early game.. I will post in the morning.
Lewandowski out. Fuck. Best striker in the world. Matters to me. Thing about this game is hummels is out too. But Bayern Munich has the ability to create goal by breaking you down. Real madrid is looking for the counter or the set piece. They are not scoring lately other than that. Bayern still has the advantage at home. Second leg will be more at full strength.
I said it from the jump, Real needs to score twice in Germany today to advance. If they do that then I know it will be a very tough task for Bayern to advance, because I would be a bit shocked if Bayern are able to score 3 today without Lewandowski. He's too good.
I think both teams score, but feel like most of my losses have come from that prop.
Leicester City/ Atletico Madrid Over 2.5 -102
Yannick Carrasco scores a goal +150
I don't love it but I just feel it is the right side. Might just watch real/bayern with nothing on it. Lean under and lean both teams to score and they contradict eachother, doesn't leave much room for error
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I think both teams score, but feel like most of my losses have come from that prop.
Leicester City/ Atletico Madrid Over 2.5 -102
Yannick Carrasco scores a goal +150
I don't love it but I just feel it is the right side. Might just watch real/bayern with nothing on it. Lean under and lean both teams to score and they contradict eachother, doesn't leave much room for error
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Yep. Too bad I didn't play the Under, though. Which is the way to go with Atletico in the knockout phase.
This series reminded me of last year when Atletico played PSV Eindhoven. Atletico failed to cover the handicap twice as both games ended 0-0, yet they advanced in pk's.
Under Simeone, Atletico Madrid are now 15-5-1 to the Under in the knockout phase. (8-2 in 1st legs, 6-3 in 2nd legs, 1-0-1 in the two finals.) They are a tough defensive team.
I wouldn't be surprised if the 2nd leg at Leceister City ends 0-0 and the Under hits again.
The German teams got humbled today, both losing 1st legs at home.
This series reminded me of last year when Atletico played PSV Eindhoven. Atletico failed to cover the handicap twice as both games ended 0-0, yet they advanced in pk's.
Under Simeone, Atletico Madrid are now 15-5-1 to the Under in the knockout phase. (8-2 in 1st legs, 6-3 in 2nd legs, 1-0-1 in the two finals.) They are a tough defensive team.
I wouldn't be surprised if the 2nd leg at Leceister City ends 0-0 and the Under hits again.
The German teams got humbled today, both losing 1st legs at home.
Bayern was snake bit with key injuries. I am praying they can pull off the miracle in the 2nd leg. Sergio Ramos almost made it 3-1. So feel fortunate there. Martinez is a fool for getting two yellows that quick.
Good stats on Simeone. That's possible. I didn't see how Leicester was any threat to score. Atletico will get through no question. Both teams play with a great deal of concern and energy. No Gamiero was big. He would have scored today without a question. He is a huge upgrade from Torres.
Tuesday CL
I really believe Bayern is treating this game as the most important game in recent history. Not joking. They are fucking all in today. The main thing that gives me confidence is not only Lewandoski being back, but Nacho Fernandez attempt to stop Vidal's goal in the first leg with the header was very very poor. Missing Pepe and Varane is big in a game like this. I think Real Madrid has relied a ton on getting goals from set pieces besides the 1st leg where Ronaldo got two. But Bayern was not at full strength offensively or defensively. Bayern are full strength today so I have no reason to back down here. It is going to be extremely tough mostly because of Ramos and Navas in goal. I think even if Real Madrid gets an early goal, Bayern still knows they have to score 2. and if it gets to 2-2, if Bayern win 3-2, Bayern would advance. So 3 goals is really the key....and only giving up 2. As crazy as it sounds, I can see that as a possibility.
Bayern Munich pk -108
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I really believe Bayern is treating this game as the most important game in recent history. Not joking. They are fucking all in today. The main thing that gives me confidence is not only Lewandoski being back, but Nacho Fernandez attempt to stop Vidal's goal in the first leg with the header was very very poor. Missing Pepe and Varane is big in a game like this. I think Real Madrid has relied a ton on getting goals from set pieces besides the 1st leg where Ronaldo got two. But Bayern was not at full strength offensively or defensively. Bayern are full strength today so I have no reason to back down here. It is going to be extremely tough mostly because of Ramos and Navas in goal. I think even if Real Madrid gets an early goal, Bayern still knows they have to score 2. and if it gets to 2-2, if Bayern win 3-2, Bayern would advance. So 3 goals is really the key....and only giving up 2. As crazy as it sounds, I can see that as a possibility.
Bayern Munich pk -108
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bayern really fucked me good last week... had juve day before off to nice lil start then gave it all back the next day.. i kinda like bayern with Lewandowski back and inform asf he was really missed in 1st leg and the red card was a kick in the balls for them definitely think they can win today
Looks like Simeone is playing Carrasco up front today. Kevin Gamiero is available off of the bench wow. Watch him score off the bench. Wes Morgan has no pace for Kevin Gamiero. Saul and Koke on the wings. With Gimenez and Gabi in the middle.
Lol he is flooding the midfield my goodness. The thing about this is Leicester is not scoring more than 1 goal. At the very most that is all they will get. So I can see Atleti getting two if Leicester wants to go for one. Obviously they will try from a set piece and stuff....but there is an italian ref today. They are going to let these guys play because that is their style. I do not forsee any penalties given today, even though Leicester leads the CL in committing them.
To me there is no way in hell Atletico lose. They are on a ridiculous run right now and not many are talking about it. They just have way too much class for Leicester when Leicester has to score. I just felt watching that first game that Leicester could not do anything in the midfield. Everytime they would have the ball taken away. They need a punt forward and Vardy to run it down. Or a set piece lucky bounce. That is the only way I see Leicester scoring. And even if they do score I see Atletico responding with two goals and winning the match. Like I have said all year, I do not like laying goal lines(-1.5) with Atletico in the CL, but also, they are almost better on the road this year than they are at home.
Atletico Madrid ML -114
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Lol he is flooding the midfield my goodness. The thing about this is Leicester is not scoring more than 1 goal. At the very most that is all they will get. So I can see Atleti getting two if Leicester wants to go for one. Obviously they will try from a set piece and stuff....but there is an italian ref today. They are going to let these guys play because that is their style. I do not forsee any penalties given today, even though Leicester leads the CL in committing them.
To me there is no way in hell Atletico lose. They are on a ridiculous run right now and not many are talking about it. They just have way too much class for Leicester when Leicester has to score. I just felt watching that first game that Leicester could not do anything in the midfield. Everytime they would have the ball taken away. They need a punt forward and Vardy to run it down. Or a set piece lucky bounce. That is the only way I see Leicester scoring. And even if they do score I see Atletico responding with two goals and winning the match. Like I have said all year, I do not like laying goal lines(-1.5) with Atletico in the CL, but also, they are almost better on the road this year than they are at home.
Atletico Madrid ML -114
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