Essential The Official Football (Soccer) Thread - We are SO back, the Premier League returns!
Patiently waiting for Arsenal fan tv
These Troopz arsenal tv rants are hilarious
I'm watching past ones right now
the Troopz rants
Patiently waiting for Arsenal fan tv
I'm watching past ones right now
the Troopz rants
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A Pound & A Prayer
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Didn't see the game was too busy playing Breath of the Wild
I knew what to expect though
I knew what to expect though:Arsenalsad:
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That pu$$y got me grinning
If Bayern doesn't win it this year
Defending champ curse means RM is out. Barca, unless something crazy happens is out too and Atletico's defense has fallen off somewhat
No excuses
He's gone for sure now.
he witness the Barcelona 7 up and now this. what a jinx
2011: Knocked out in the round of 16
2012: Knocked out in the round of 16
2013: Knocked out in the round of 16
2014: Knocked out in the round of 16
2015: Knocked out in the round of 16
2016: Knocked out in the round of 16
2017: Knocked out in the round of 16
2015: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal
2017: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal
2017: Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich
Being failures takes commitment and effort or just trap in a time loop ?
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Yeah, i dont see it from atletico or psg. Juve could win a shootout tho...If Bayern doesn't win it this year
Defending champ curse means RM is out. Barca, unless something crazy happens is out too and Atletico's defense has fallen off somewhat
No excuses
Black Nate Grey
The God Emperor of Mankind
he witness the Barcelona 7 up and now this. what a jinx
2011: Knocked out in the round of 16
2012: Knocked out in the round of 16
2013: Knocked out in the round of 16
2014: Knocked out in the round of 16
2015: Knocked out in the round of 16
2016: Knocked out in the round of 16
2017: Knocked out in the round of 16
2015: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal
2017: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal
2017: Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich
Being failures takes commitment and effort or just trap in a time loop ?
looool
Black Nate Grey
The God Emperor of Mankind
Juve isn't beating Bayern, considering they play 3-5-2. Bayern either abuse that back three or out possession them to death they are elite in both. Higuain and Dybala aren't doing shyt to this back line: Lahm--Boateng--Hummels--Alaba.
Atletico and Real I can see beating Bayern. The former because of their defense and the latter because of their tendency to come good during the final 30 minutes. Madrid imo have the second strongest squad on paper after Bayern.
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PSG are strong contenders , they look good, they beat Barcelona 4 - 0, no one just beats Barca 4-0If Bayern doesn't win it this year
Defending champ curse means RM is out. Barca, unless something crazy happens is out too and Atletico's defense has fallen off somewhat
No excuses
I disagree R.Madrid got the best team on paper, there is no weakness in their team & they also have a bench with quality players
Black Nate Grey
The God Emperor of Mankind
In my opinion
Neuer v Navas: Neuer wins, no question.
Lahm v Carvajal: Despite his age Lahm is still the best RB in the world, Carvajal is a very close second. His experience has allowed him to never be red carded, even from a double yellow. Simply one of the greatest players of his generation. Extremely versatile as well. Superior defender and can boss midfield as a CM if needed. Carvajal is the slightly better attacker., if only due to youth.
Boateng v Pepe: Boateng is better imo, far superior passing ability and range. Watching him at the Euro confirmed this for me, he was literally starting and coordinating Germany's attacks. Though both are prone to mistakes.
Hummels v Ramos: Hummels is the better Defender along with having the better passing ability. However, Ramos is the better header of the ball and constantly comes up in the clutch for his team, also more athletic than Hummels. I'd rather take Hummels as Ramos is far more likely to make a mistake.
Alaba v Marcelo: I love Marcelo I truly believe he could've been a great winger. But anything Marcelo can do, Alaba does better, far better in fact except for dribbling. Alaba can play all over the pitch and excel as a winger or attacking-midfielder, but mostly sticks to LB, CB or CM. Only 24 and the best LB in the world, he's going to be great. Also a great free kick taker and long shot specialist.
Alonso v Kroos: Both can control the game but Kroos is better. Maybe it's due to age and mobility. He's also might be the best crosser of the ball in the world. Kroos for me. Alonso has superior passing range however and is no slouch with free kicks. Kroos's mobility edges this out for him, however how little it is, its better than Alonso.
Vidal v Casemiro: Vidal. No question. He's the perfect midfielder.
Thiago v Modric: Modric. Real's best player imo. Can do everything.
Ribery v Ronaldo: Ronaldo simply because he's a better goal scorer, this season has not been his best though. Far from it. Ribery is a better dribbler but that's it really.
Lewa v Benz: Lewandowski. By far the better goal scorer, and not just tap ins, he does penalties, headers, volleys, freekicks, long shots, etc at an elite level. Isn't lazy af like Benzema is either. Best #9 in the world today.
Robben v Bale: Bale is faster. Robben is simply better at everything else.
Bayern have the better defence. Real have the slight advantage in midfield. Out of Real's front three, only Ronaldo is better than his Bavarian counterpart.
Black Nate Grey
The God Emperor of Mankind
Bench:
Bernat v Coentrao: Bernat. Even during the Mourinho days he was average, only played over Marcelo because of portuguese bias I suppose.
Martinez v Varane: Martinez simply due to being the finished product along with versatility. Varane is only 23 though and has a crazy high ceiling, along with Alaba will be the best defender in the world.
Müller v Morata: This one is so strange. Morata has more physical gifts than but Müller is just better, somehow. I suppose its the footballing intelligence. Though he is having a poor season, there is a reason why he's on his way to tying Klose as the World Cup top goal scorer. I can't decide between those two on account of how shyt Thomas is this season.
Rafinha v Danilo: I'll give it Danilo, he still has time to learn. I would not take him on Bayern though. Santos FC bias plays into this decision too.
Coman v Isco: Isco is far better at everything except speed. Wasting away his career at Real.
Sanches v James: LOL. No contest. Wasting away him career at Real as well.
Kimmich v Kovacic: Kovacic is better at everything except defending, has great potential.
Real have the better bench.
Ancelotti v Zidane: Carlo. Zidane is no genius tactician or strategist yet, he's just been supremely lucky so far.
