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Post by Dan on Feb 27, 2014 9:05:04 GMT -5
There's a few teams that have a better starting XI on paper but in terms of actually being a team, Bayern are hands down the best. Real have been on a good run of form but that doesn't make a great team. If they win some trophies, then yeah I'll say they're the best. Agreed. Bayern are on an undefeated streak of nearly 50 Games in a row now, and are even better under Guardiola. As I said previously, it will be between Real Madrid and Bayern this year no doubt. Real Madrid's front line is by far the best in the World, and Modric is having the Season of his life, but Bayern are the complete unit. The performance against Arsenal last week I'm not sure any side could of done. Real Madrid might even of beat them by more goals, from their individual stars, but the completion and perfection of everything about Bayern's Game from the control, movement, passing, pressing was inch perfect. |
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Post by Himmy! on Feb 27, 2014 9:08:31 GMT -5
In non-Bayern/Madrid related news I'm heading to Milan for AC Milan v Juventus on Saturday. Its been changed to a night game, should be one hell of an experience.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Feb 27, 2014 9:09:26 GMT -5
There's a few teams that have a better starting XI on paper but in terms of actually being a team, Bayern are hands down the best. Real have been on a good run of form but that doesn't make a great team. If they win some trophies, then yeah I'll say they're the best. Agreed. Bayern are on an undefeated streak of nearly 50 Games in a row now, and are even better under Guardiola. As I said previously, it will be between Real Madrid and Bayern this year no doubt. Real Madrid's front line is by far the best in the World, and Modric is having the Season of his life, but Bayern are the complete unit. The performance against Arsenal last week I'm not sure any side could of done. Real Madrid might even of beat them by more goals, from their individual stars, but the completion and perfection of everything about Bayern's Game from the control, movement, passing, pressing was inch perfect. Heynckes still deserves 99% of the credit for Bayern right now though. |
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Post by Dan on Feb 27, 2014 12:13:15 GMT -5
Agreed. Bayern are on an undefeated streak of nearly 50 Games in a row now, and are even better under Guardiola. As I said previously, it will be between Real Madrid and Bayern this year no doubt. Real Madrid's front line is by far the best in the World, and Modric is having the Season of his life, but Bayern are the complete unit. The performance against Arsenal last week I'm not sure any side could of done. Real Madrid might even of beat them by more goals, from their individual stars, but the completion and perfection of everything about Bayern's Game from the control, movement, passing, pressing was inch perfect. Heynckes still deserves 99% of the credit for Bayern right now though. Of course, but Guardiola has picked at them and tweaked them even further. He's also changed Lahm from a standard right back, to this;  |
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Post by Dan on Feb 27, 2014 12:15:33 GMT -5
In non-Bayern/Madrid related news I'm heading to Milan for AC Milan v Juventus on Saturday. Its been changed to a night game, should be one hell of an experience. Have a great time, I done the Derby there 2 years back and I'd still say nothing I've experienced beats the San Siro when it's full for a big game. Are you doing a night out at all? Make sure you get into the San Siro a good hour before kick off to watch the atmosphere build. |
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Post by Himmy! on Feb 27, 2014 14:59:17 GMT -5
In non-Bayern/Madrid related news I'm heading to Milan for AC Milan v Juventus on Saturday. Its been changed to a night game, should be one hell of an experience. Have a great time, I done the Derby there 2 years back and I'd still say nothing I've experienced beats the San Siro when it's full for a big game. Are you doing a night out at all? Make sure you get into the San Siro a good hour before kick off to watch the atmosphere build. Not too sure yet man. And I will for sure get there early to watch the atmosphere build. Should be epic. |
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Post by Himmy! on Mar 4, 2014 14:04:13 GMT -5
Milan v Juventus was one of the craziest footballing experiences of my life. So incredible.
The San Siro is absolutely huge from the outside. It almost seems a little cold from the outside, just the stone wall etc, very intimidating. The stadium is pretty easy to negotiate from the inside. Found my seat easily (not that it mattered as everyone just stood on there's and we're anywhere they wanted) and I soon quickly realised I was sat amongst the die hard Milan ultras... I was intimidated to say the least but the noise was simply unreal. Their support towards the team was like nothing you see in the soulless UK stadiums. That was the best atmosphere I've ever been a part of. The ultras were setting of flares and fireworks (that sounded like a bomb going off). They smoked weed, drank beer and sambuca throughout, it was crazy! Nothing like you get over here, they are a bit of a law to themselves but they just love the team and it was kind of one big party being sat with them. There seemed to be no violent intentions at any point, just there to get behind the team and have a great time. It didn't matter that I was British either, they were great.
The only negative thing about the ultras that I need to highlight was the racist abuse towards the black Juventus players. The monkey chanting and facist signs were not cool, plus you don't need to be fluent in Italian to know what they were shouting at Pogba and Asamoah. Unfortunately that was a constant throughout the game but that is just the way they are.
The game itself was a good one, Milan were great in the first half, playing some lovely football and Taarabt and Kaka really should have put them ahead bar some fantastic saves from Buffon. However Juve's counter attacking play was just too good and Llorente put them ahead just before half time. Second half it was all Juve and you could tell Milan's heads had completely dropped. They took off Montolivo who I thought had been excellent but they just didn't create any chances except one that Robinho forced a great save from Buffon again. Milan were missing Balotelli down the middle in my opinion, I don't remember Pazzini touching the ball in 95 minutes. They just played the ball side to side without any penetration. The biggest disappointment for Milan and me as a spectator was Kaka. He seemed lethargic and clumsy. It was a shame!
As for Juve's second goal it was a rocket from Tevez which from my end looked like Abbiati could have perhaps saved, but I've heard since it was unstoppable. After that it was all Juve until the end and Pogba hit the post and Pirlo hit the bar from a great free kick. Juventus look a bloody good side fair play and I really was surprised by how good Llorente was, his partnership with Tevez was very impressive. I think they could be a real threat in the Champions League next season if they can keep their midfield together.
Was an amazing experience and I'd love to do it again. It'll be hard to sit in a Premier League stadium after seeing such an atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone thg gets a chance. It was special, that was what being at the football was all about to me.
I'll upload some photos soon!
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Mar 4, 2014 14:32:47 GMT -5
Sounds like a great match. Juve should've been a threat for the CL this year, dunno what happened to them. Could've been right up there in the best 3 or 4 teams imo.
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Mar 4, 2014 14:37:45 GMT -5
I'll take a dull atmosphere over some racist louts anyday.
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Post by Dan on Mar 6, 2014 4:40:57 GMT -5
Milan v Juventus was one of the craziest footballing experiences of my life. So incredible. The San Siro is absolutely huge from the outside. It almost seems a little cold from the outside, just the stone wall etc, very intimidating. The stadium is pretty easy to negotiate from the inside. Found my seat easily (not that it mattered as everyone just stood on there's and we're anywhere they wanted) and I soon quickly realised I was sat amongst the die hard Milan ultras... I was intimidated to say the least but the noise was simply unreal. Their support towards the team was like nothing you see in the soulless UK stadiums. That was the best atmosphere I've ever been a part of. The ultras were setting of flares and fireworks (that sounded like a bomb going off). They smoked weed, drank beer and sambuca throughout, it was crazy! Nothing like you get over here, they are a bit of a law to themselves but they just love the team and it was kind of one big party being sat with them. There seemed to be no violent intentions at any point, just there to get behind the team and have a great time. It didn't matter that I was British either, they were great. The only negative thing about the ultras that I need to highlight was the racist abuse towards the black Juventus players. The monkey chanting and facist signs were not cool, plus you don't need to be fluent in Italian to know what they were shouting at Pogba and Asamoah. Unfortunately that was a constant throughout the game but that is just the way they are. The game itself was a good one, Milan were great in the first half, playing some lovely football and Taarabt and Kaka really should have put them ahead bar some fantastic saves from Buffon. However Juve's counter attacking play was just too good and Llorente put them ahead just before half time. Second half it was all Juve and you could tell Milan's heads had completely dropped. They took off Montolivo who I thought had been excellent but they just didn't create any chances except one that Robinho forced a great save from Buffon again. Milan were missing Balotelli down the middle in my opinion, I don't remember Pazzini touching the ball in 95 minutes. They just played the ball side to side without any penetration. The biggest disappointment for Milan and me as a spectator was Kaka. He seemed lethargic and clumsy. It was a shame! As for Juve's second goal it was a rocket from Tevez which from my end looked like Abbiati could have perhaps saved, but I've heard since it was unstoppable. After that it was all Juve until the end and Pogba hit the post and Pirlo hit the bar from a great free kick. Juventus look a bloody good side fair play and I really was surprised by how good Llorente was, his partnership with Tevez was very impressive. I think they could be a real threat in the Champions League next season if they can keep their midfield together. Was an amazing experience and I'd love to do it again. It'll be hard to sit in a Premier League stadium after seeing such an atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone thg gets a chance. It was special, that was what being at the football was all about to me. I'll upload some photos soon! Did they do any choreography/mosaics before the Game? Deafening inside that Ground, I loved the Team announcements before kick off with that mental Italian bloke. |
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Mar 8, 2014 15:48:05 GMT -5
Good weekend in La Liga already, a Real Madrid win would make it perfect
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2014 21:21:47 GMT -5
Good weekend in La Liga already, a Real Madrid win would make it perfect Like with my thoughts. Now La Liga. Relative. Real Madrid to fight for a higher success rate. Real Madrid is now the state is very good. I hope he can have continuity. This is Real Madrid: www.wysjg.com/real-madrid-c-1_55/ . |
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Mar 11, 2014 21:27:30 GMT -5
Good weekend in La Liga already, a Real Madrid win would make it perfect Like with my thoughts. Now La Liga. Relative. Real Madrid to fight for a higher success rate. Real Madrid is now the state is very good. I hope he can have continuity. This is Real Madrid: www.wysjg.com/real-madrid-c-1_55/ . ....what? |
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Mar 12, 2014 3:08:00 GMT -5
Good weekend in La Liga already, a Real Madrid win would make it perfect Like with my thoughts. Now La Liga. Relative. Real Madrid to fight for a higher success rate. Real Madrid is now the state is very good. I hope he can have continuity. This is Real Madrid: www.wysjg.com/real-madrid-c-1_55/ . Agreed. |
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Mar 13, 2014 14:40:16 GMT -5
Great game between Porto and Napoli. End to end stuff with a ridiculous amount of chances.
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Post by ThrowinUpTheX on Mar 13, 2014 17:08:35 GMT -5
Girlfriend's family are all Benfica fans, so won't hear the last of this... can only hope we turn it around at Estádio da Luz but seems unlikely with the crop of crapthat was on that pitch tonight.
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Post by Himmy! on Mar 14, 2014 2:55:06 GMT -5
Girlfriend's family are all Benfica fans, so won't hear the last of this... can only hope we turn it around at Estádio da Luz but seems unlikely with the crop of crap that was on that pitch tonight. It was hard to tell if Benfica were good or if Spurs were awful... Seemed a bit of both. Have Sherwood's comments backfired? |
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Post by thespecialone on Mar 15, 2014 6:17:58 GMT -5
Girlfriend's family are all Benfica fans, so won't hear the last of this... can only hope we turn it around at Estádio da Luz but seems unlikely with the crop of crap that was on that pitch tonight. It was hard to tell if Benfica were good or if Spurs were awful... Seemed a bit of both. Have Sherwood's comments backfired? Comments on Jesus? All that crap was because him and AVB are good friends. And in Portugal it is said that Sherwood played an important role on getting AVB fired. |
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Mar 15, 2014 6:59:56 GMT -5
It was hard to tell if Benfica were good or if Spurs were awful... Seemed a bit of both. Have Sherwood's comments backfired? Comments on Jesus? All that crap was because him and AVB are good friends. And in Portugal it is said that Sherwood played an important role on getting AVB fired. Nah, the comments he's referring to are the ones about Spurs after they lost 4-0 against Chelsea last weekend. He basically said they have no guts and have no chance of finishing Top 4 if they carry on like this. |
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Post by thespecialone on Mar 15, 2014 10:21:23 GMT -5
Comments on Jesus? All that crap was because him and AVB are good friends. And in Portugal it is said that Sherwood played an important role on getting AVB fired. Nah, the comments he's referring to are the ones about Spurs after they lost 4-0 against Chelsea last weekend. He basically said they have no guts and have no chance of finishing Top 4 if they carry on like this. Ah right. Jesus can be such a tool sometimes. He is a good coach (seems like a less educated Mourinho) and he put us playing some great football but then he does these kind of stuff that really ashames the club and the fans. Its a pitty cause he is a talented guy and he "produces" great players every year which are sold for millions at the end of the season. |
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