Sporting CP (H) - CL Last 16 - Wed 9th March, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Shaffer92]

They've got some key absentees as well as us. Nunes, Goncalves and Palinha are all out.

 

[Cobra]

It would be nice to see McAtee and Delap both get 30 minutes or so. Hopefully it won’t be one of those games where the first team don’t give a shit and we’re 2-0 down so Pep won’t risk bringing any kids on, like the Leipzig dead rubber.

 

[kaz7]

No away goals counting so they would have to score five?

Not counting as in the rules have changed from the away goals ridiculous rule this year

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

I’ve got a ticket and I’m not bothering and neither are four of my mates I go with. Can’t stand 8pm kick offs and it’s a dead rubber. There will be thousands of spare seats tonight.

You could list them for free for a family of 5?

 

[aka blue jambo]

That's exactly what I'm doing. Got the tickets before the first leg, was secretly hoping for a 1-1 or 0-0 first leg selfishly as there would be something riding on the return leg for a better atmosphere and would make driving 3/4 hours there and back worth it. I would love to live 4 miles away!

Flirted with not going after being in Lisbon
Train
Hotel
Tickets

270 ish before bevvy etc
But then thought feck it !!!!

 

[lionheart]

we won't get beat

There is a very good chance that a weakened City side WILL get beat, but that is unimportant so long as it's by less than five. If you want some pocket money, put a wager on City losing 2-3 or even 0-2 as the odds are unreal. We simply need to avoid yellow/red cards and injuries.

 

[lionheart]

No way we will risk Kev tonight.

Nor Cancelo, both near suspensions.

 

[ftg89]

Does anyone know if Sporting have sold their allocation?

 

[kaz7]

Nor Cancelo, both near suspensions.

Cancelo is ill

 

[diamond geezer]

Not counting as in the rules have changed from the away goals ridiculous rule this year

I know. So five goals is enough to take it to penalties (whilst keeping a clean sheet). It would still be quite a feat..