Champions League Draw & TV Pairings

[FogBlueInSanFran]

It's easier when you consider it from a "chance to win the group" perspective, although the CSKA/Plzen year was easier from a "chance to qualify" perspective.

5th year in the Champion's League, the previous 4 we've had Bayern 3 times, and Real once, in our group. Clearly 2nd favourite, at best, each of those years. This year I reckon we're favourites to finish top of the group.

Agreed. There won't be any breathers, but there also won't be any matches where we think a draw is a relief either. Frankly I'm pleased -- great to see us up against some new clubs. Probably more pissed at the cakewalks handed the rags and Chelsea than anything TBH.

 

[stan bowles]

Won't be easy but we should be winning this group. Especially if we add KDB before the window closes. As for the Rags...nailed on for a piss easy group again.

 

[Dax777]

Monchengladbach is only 2 hours away from me, might fancy a trip.

In terms of qualification, tough. But in terms of Quality across the board, no group is better.

 

[Ray78]

Both Sevilla and Juventus have been weakened this season. Vfl Wolfsburg (who finished above BMG in the Bundesliga) lost twice to Everton in the group stages of the Europa League last season. If we are fully focused then we should take one of the qualifying spots.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Gladbach is not easy... and so are not Sevilla and juventus

They are not supposed to be, it's the Champions League.

We should be better than them, that's the point.

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Gladbach is not easy... and so are not Sevilla and juventus

But I bet all 3 are thinking.. oh fuck, City!!
they have seen what we are doing so far in the prem..

 

[Deleted member 58678]

What last years finalists and you think that's good !!?

They've lost three of their five best players.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

A no-hoper would have been nice but at the same time we are the favorites in this group and will get some games to toughen us up for the group stages, more so than if we were to face a Maccabi, Zagreb, etc. We've got a great shot to at least make the quarters if we can win our group. Let's do it.

The problem with no hopers is that all three teams above them beat them usually. This makes the games of the other three more important. People are scared of Sevilla but is it not possible that they will beat Juve too?

I think this group is great. I've got my CL scheme sorted and am happy to see these three new sides in this group. It's an excellent draw for the fans surely? I still think to win this you need a lot of luck and for me we are still behind the Real, Barca and Bayern.

 

[Dax777]

Stan wifebeater saying a shoot out for third between us and Juve

What? He is betting on Gladbach winning it?

 

[HelloCity]

@JakeFCohen: Distance PL clubs will travel during CL group stage (miles)
Chelsea: 9,184
Arsenal: 5,894
Manchester United: 5,452
Manchester City: 4,842