Atletico (H) | CL QF 1st Leg - Tue 5th April, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Xhavenjoe]

Dani?

 

[Deleted member 81382]

----------------------------Ederson
Cancelo-------Stones--------Laporte--------Ake
-------------------------------Rodri
----------------Bernardo---------Gundogan
Mahrez-------------------KDB-------------------Foden

 

[Withnail]

this atletico side is not what it used to be. Still a very strong side, but defence nowhere near as strong.

Currently 1-1 at home to Alaves

Suarez just scored, difficult tie, but if we are are as clinical as the Sporting away leg we should be ok.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Atletico is rich, prestigious version of Stoke. We need to play at slow pace as Atletico have good quick counter players.

Frantic game would suit Atletico more.

We need to play at a fast pace and destroy the dirty Spaniard cunts.

 

[Shaffer92]

Embarrassing over exaggeration from Cunha to win a penalty but he looked farr better than Griezzman after coming on. Hell of an assist to Suarez.

 

[deano ou812]

We need to play at a fast pace and destroy the dirty Spaniard cunts.

Unfortunately we won’t get the chance they’ll be faking injuries,breaking up play,time wasting and anything to disrupt our rhythm and control of the game ..

 

[ojeme]

Why is Walker still suspended?

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Why is Walker still suspended?

It was a three game suspension over his red card vs Leipzig

Today was the first game with Cunha in over a month. Still just getting back from injury

 

[jimharri]

Can only go off their performance against Utd. Thought they were obdurate, defensive, snidey time wasting cunts who are good on the break. Very Wolveslike. If we get a similar result as that I'll be happy. Means away they'll need to come on to us at some stage and we can then pull their pants down.

But enough about utd, what about Atletico?

 

[MCFC1993]

----------------------------Ederson
Cancelo-------Stones--------Laporte--------Ake
-------------------------------Rodri
----------------Bernardo---------Gundogan
Mahrez-------------------KDB-------------------Foden

Funnily enough that was very nearly the team I went with but couldn't bring myself to leave Sterling out and I opted for the balance Zinchenko brings but not sure where he's at mentally with everything still going on in Ukraine.

 

[Father Paul]

I think we'll pick them to pieces with our precise football.
Now – for God's sake, finish your chances!

We won't we will miss a lot. I think it will be a draw, and another one against the dippers. Then two wins and we will still be on for a haul.

A lot of knashing of teeth, howls of derision and plain madness on the matchday thread but it will all end well.

 

[Withnail]

No doubt Simeone will instruct his players to waste time, cheat and dive at any opportunity. Very important our players don't react and we keep 11 players on the pitch.

 

[PaleBlue]

Just hoping for no nasty injuries and a win like today please Pep.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Funnily enough that was very nearly the team I went with but couldn't bring myself to leave Sterling out and I opted for the balance Zinchenko brings but not sure where he's at mentally with everything still going on in Ukraine.

Yeah, that's the only reason I didn't include Zinchenko but Pep will obviously know better than me if he's ready to play. Would have no problem with Sterling starting either, was brilliant today.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

First time over in three years, first time bringing my kid, first CL match live for me (thank the blue gods for drawing the first leg at home). Really looking forward to this.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

First time over in three years, first time bringing my kid, first CL match live for me (thank the blue gods for drawing the first leg at home). Really looking forward to this.

This is ace. Hope everyone has fun! Should be cracking game. How old is your kid? Get in early for the lights!

 

[richards30]

Ederson
Cancelo
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
De Bruyne
Gundogan
Bernardo Silva
Foden
Mahrez

 

[warringtonblue]

Yeah, thats always huge bonus when playing Spanish teams. Makes me hope Real squeeze past Chelsea.

The Chelsea who lost 4-1 at home to Brentford?

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

This is ace. Hope everyone has fun! Should be cracking game. How old is your kid? Get in early for the lights!

17. And a Palace fan since he was 6. Look — I tried my best. I’m embarrassed. But Yanks don’t have the same sway generations of Mancs have over their kids. And on one level I appreciate that he fell in love with them as a child and wouldn’t be swayed. We’re seeing Palace v Arsenal Monday night then headed up. Having said this, he loves Stone Roses, Oasis etc. so I do consider that a small victory. Loves football and played keeper for years.

 

[PinkFinal]

I will be very grateful for a win exceeding a one goal difference