Real Madrid (A) - Wed 10th Dec, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[Didsbury Dave]

This probably sounds crazy but If he was happy to throw against Leverkusan then I'd rather he throws tonight as well. Go all in for the palace game. Last thing we wanna do is give Arsenal the momentum back.

Donnaruma
Khusanov
Ake
Dias
Ait Nouri
Rico
Nico
Reijnders
Savinho
Bobb
Marmoush

It is totally crazy and of course will not happen. The ultimate small time thinking.

 

[youngbob]

Would take a draw tonight.

We can beat Bodo and Gala.

 

[Marvin.]

Never get statements like this, because you clearly will watch it regardless of who is in the line up. What’s the point in supporting the club otherwise?

Barry at Everton has really struggled but their fans decided to have his back.

 

[ancoats]

No chance Pep rests many or even any for this. Firstly the CL is important, secondly even a point tonight is important, and third the biggest threat to our PL chances in early 2026 is having to play 2 extra games in Feb? because we didn’t take RM seriously in Dec

But at what cost. The Premier League is the most important thing; getting a top 4 place or better is our aim every season. We need to build a title-winning squad first and foremost before European dreams.

Why did Pep rest so many players last time? It was because the 3 big Premier League games were coming up, he could see we needed a rest and how right he was in the Everton and Fulham games as we looked leggy in the 2nd half of both games

 

[PitchInvader BHA away1983]

But at what cost. The Premier League is the most important thing; getting a top 4 place or better is our aim every season. We need to build a title-winning squad first and foremost before European dreams.

Why did Pep rest so many players last time? It was because the 3 big Premier League games were coming up, he could see we needed a rest and how right he was in the Everton and Fulham games as we looked leggy in the 2nd half of both games

Is this Arsene Wenger ???!!

And can I claim my prize ?? :0)

Win today :0)

Or there will be no Jam tomorrow!!! :0(

 

[Gibblue]

If Savinho is in the starting line up I won’t even bother watching

That's the spirit!

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Barry at Everton has really struggled but their fans decided to have his back.

Maybe because they have had zero to
Become entitled about. Can only assume someone saying they won’t watch because a certain player is playing is due to a sense of entitlement and that their entitled expectations may not be matched by said player.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I'm just pointing out the Pep's Achilles heel of fucking around with team selection was exposed (yet again) v Leverkusen, meaning that is the reason why we now have to get something tonight to even think about progressing comfortably.

Yet again lol. What has Pep Guardiola ever done for Manchester City? His win record is unmatched in our history and yet people like you always have to point out when he gets it wrong, which sometimes he does. He won’t tonight (although that’s no guarantee of a win, or even a draw, football is like that)

 

[Didsbury Dave]

But at what cost. The Premier League is the most important thing; getting a top 4 place or better is our aim every season. We need to build a title-winning squad first and foremost before European dreams.

Why did Pep rest so many players last time? It was because the 3 big Premier League games were coming up, he could see we needed a rest and how right he was in the Everton and Fulham games as we looked leggy in the 2nd half of both games

The Champions League is the most important thing. Obviously.

 

[Blumers Bloomers]

Just been on 5 live previewing the game with Naga

Gone for a 2-2 draw and given our shit away form I’d be happy with this

 

[GaudinoMotors]

If Savinho is in the starting line up I won’t even bother watching

I'll support them unflinchingly even if that joker is in it. Will be a foregone conclusion though I fear.

 

[KS55]

Going deep into the UCL is the big money spinner. The last reckoning I saw said £100m prize money for reaching the SF with a knock on effect of another £20m. It’s the TV rights that do it.
Combined hotel and premium game tickets will be worth a Bob or two in the future.

 

[SWP's back]

Barry at Everton has really struggled but their fans decided to have his back.

He puts a shift in and doesn’t have the most slappable face combined with being a massive cry arse that falls over if someone looks at him.

 

[Wanchope n me Dickov]

Anyone else watching this in the Imperial in Melbourne? I’m on me holidays and it would be rude not to.

 

[OldhamBlue94]

So

Alaba
Millitao
Rudiger
Trent
Carvajal
Camavinga
Mendy

All injured then?

We should fucking hammer the Spanish cunts

 

[theres only one carlito]

Can see a draw tonight, which wouldn’t be a bad result away from home against a good side. What I want to see is the same team from weekend and progression in our game management, no stupid mistakes and/or ridiculous substitutions.

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

If Savinho is in the starting line up I won’t even bother watching

Savino has played in Spain so makes sense to play him. He is a good ball carrier but shame can’t finish. Needs to learn to be tenacious.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Don't think we'll get much out of this game, except an orange at half time. I hope I'm wrong, my mate is coming round to watch the game at my house and we're on the piss no matter the result.

Fingers crossed for a draw or maybe a win if all the planets align? C'mon you blue boys!!

 

[Axel Freed]

What’s the fucking difference? There’s been less draws this season than last, you pedantic tit

*fewer

Pot kettle black. Didn’t you correct somebody who failed to use an apostrophe in another thread ?

 

[BLOOMUEN]

Really fancy us tonight. Going for 1-3 (Erling 2, Phil 1)