[Keio]

I'm all for BAYEEERN for this semi! I hope Robben exhausted all his bad luck in the Dortmund game and will DOMINATE tonight.

[fadetoblack]

Awesome! I'm a HUGE fan of Falchi's videos! So, the new schedule worked out brilliantly for us! We're playing Roma with zero suspensions, no injuries, and just over a week of rest! Recharge your batteries, El Guerrero <3

When Pirlo said in a post-match video that Del Piero saw the wall was misplaced and took advantage of it, I didn't understand what he meant until I saw the video. You can see now that Marchetti left too much space, allowing Del Piero to curve the ball past the inside of the wall yet still curve away from the keeper. Our player (looks like Vidal?) also did an amazing job blocking Marchetti's sight line and moving him across goal with his run. Brilliannnttt.

Can't wait for the matches to start again. I'm suffering from withdrawal symptoms over here.

man, it's good to see so much BAAAAAYEEEEERN support here. i remember the football threads from 08 or 09 where i used to be only one around there (okay, Kenka joined the party from time to time. i hope u r doing good, buddy. whereever u are).

I like Bayern, I really do. But sorry I'm with team fake Ronaldo on this one.

MADRIIIDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[bjaelke]

man, it's good to see so much BAAAAAYEEEEERN support here. i remember the football threads from 08 or 09 where i used to be only one around there (okay, Kenka joined the party from time to time. i hope u r doing good, buddy. whereever u are).

It was back when there were Inter fans in this thread.

Also BAAAAYEEERN

[Milchmonster]

OT9 and nothing Dortmund related? Fuck you guys :(

Could at least have been OT09 or something.

[PantyPhantom]

Looks like Mou is going with a double wingback marking (thanks fucking Klopp) on Robben.

Well that is definitely interesting.. Lets just hope Di Maria is up for this and plays well. No Özil :(?

Also, Kehdira. Cmoon...

Screw you Real haters, REEAAALLLL MAAADDRIIIDDDDDDDDDD

[Clegg]

I'm going to break the pattern by saying that I want Madrid to win.

Only because want to witness the madness of an El Clasico Champions League final.

[Vivalaraza]

Coming out in support of Real tonight.

Hala Madrid!

[Slizz]

I'm going to break the pattern by saying that I want Madrid to win. Only because want to witness the madness of an El Clasico Champions League final.

If that happens I reckon it'll be one of the worst CL finals ever.

[MarshMellow96]

Only because want to witness the madness of an El Clasico Champions League final.

The fallout would be glorious. UEFA telling fans to 'concentrate on the beauty of the game' while the Barca papers photoshop Pepe's foot going through Alves' chest.

[Wilbury]

I'd rather watch Karanka fellate Mourinho dry than watch a Clasico final...


BAYEEERRRRRRRNNN

[Kyoufu]

It feels good watching a game as a 100% neutral that won't be butthurt if either team wins/loses.

Good luck to both Bayern-GAF and Real-GAF tonight :)

[Wilbury]

It feels good watching a game as a 100% neutral that won't be butthurt if either team wins/loses. Good luck to both Bayern-GAF and Real-GAF tonight :)

This is true actually. I don't care who wins as long as Chelsea and Barca don't.

[Clegg]

If that happens I reckon it'll be one of the worst CL finals ever.

Nothing will ever be worse than the Milan/Juve CL final in 2003.

A Clasico final could be a terrible game quality wise but we'd be almost guaranteed meltdowns on the pitch and on GAF.

[Blablurn]

It was back when there were Inter fans in this thread. Also BAAAAYEEERN

haha, yeah. true. there were plenty during the champions league final. i still see dash kappei from time to time on the gaming side though.

[dc89]

Do we think tonight's game will be entertaining?

[Schweini]

yaaay. Three hours to go.

[Vivalaraza]

Do we think tonight's game will be entertaining?

I think one of these two ties could be the game of the season.

Very excited, hope it doesn't disappoint.

[Yenrot]

Nothing will ever be worse than the Milan/Juve CL final in 2003. A Clasico final could be a terrible game quality wise but we'd be almost guaranteed meltdowns on the pitch and on GAF.

I remember Tyldesley was saying the entire match, "AC have Rivaldo on the bench, one of the most exciting players of the modern era, surely he'll be brought off the bench."
Cut to extra time, AC bring on Ambrosini.

[Willkiller]

Do we think tonight's game will be entertaining?

I hope so, although the second leg is usually where it's at!

[FuturusX]

New thread, smells good.

I love the smell of a new thread in the morning. Smells like Victory!!!!!!

For Bayern!!!!!!!!!

[Empty]

go bayern go

also horncastle tweeted a quote from de piero today comparing dealing leaving juve to playing a videogame and having a new level to complete. sign up to gaf plz alex i will also accept you signing for united ala larsson

[Clegg]

I remember Tyldesley was saying the entire match, "AC have Rivaldo on the bench, one of the most exciting players of the modern era, surely he'll be brought off the bench." Cut to extra time, AC bring on Rommedahl.

I remember reading a review of the match in one of the Irish broadsheets. They said that tactics dominated the game and that it was like a game of chess between the 2 managers.

In reality, both teams were terrified of conceding first and played ultra defensive football as a result.

[WJD]

I think Real would still be better prepared to beat Barca in a one-off game than Bayern.

Therefore, Hala Madrid!

[sohois]

Supporting Bayern for tonight.

As ever I won't actually be able to watch the match and I can't say I really care either way, but since I own a Bayern shirt for some reason I might as well support them.

[Wilbury]

Honestly, I'm rooting for Madrid. I like Mourinho, Alonso, Ronaldo, Casillas, Higuain, Sahin and Ozil, plus they've got a better chance of beating Barca if they get over the mental gap. And they're Madrid. I like Madrid.

[Yenrot]

Is Barca versus Chelsea tomorrow? Or next week?
BTW, I realised my avatar looks like WALKING DEAD SPOILERS Zombie Shane

[Reekers]

Is Barca versus Chelsea tomorrow? Or next week?

Tomorrow. Next week are the returns.

[WoodenLung]

Honestly, I'm rooting for Madrid. I like Mourinho, Alonso, Ronaldo, Casillas, Higuain, Sahin and Ozil, plus they've got a better chance of beating Barca if they get over the mental gap. And they're Madrid. I like Madrid.

Sadly they don't play for the third place like at the world cup, so they won't have a chance to beat Barca in CL.

[Clegg]

I've been to Madrid twice.

Its a beautiful city and there are hundreds of different things to do.

But it gets too hot in the summer. Its face meltingly warm.

I have a pretty decent level of fitness but I was a puddle of sweat after a hour in that Madrid sun.

[dc89]

Sounds like me in Rhodes last August. Damn, that was hot. Wearing a polo shirt that day was a big mistake, it clung to me like nobodies business.

[elsk]

I've been to Madrid twice. Its a beautiful city and there are hundreds of different things to do. But it gets too hot in the summer. Its face meltingly warm. I have a pretty decent level of fitness but I was a puddle of sweat after a hour in that Madrid sun.

A shame they're all xenophobic cunts.

[sneaky77]

I think Real would still be better prepared to beat Barca in a one-off game than Bayern. Therefore, Hala Madrid!

Mourinho would be intolerable if that was to happen... just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.

[xbhaskarx]

Rooting for Barca and Bayern.

[Wilbury]

A shame they're all xenophobic cunts.

Oh the irony

[WJD]

I've been to Madrid twice. Its a beautiful city and there are hundreds of different things to do. But it gets too hot in the summer. Its face meltingly warm. I have a pretty decent level of fitness but I was a puddle of sweat after a hour in that Madrid sun.

I'm off to Cyprus this August.

I may not come back alive.

[elsk]

I'm a little happy Mou changed the formation and lineup for this game. He only does that against Barcelona and he always ends up losing when he changes the formation in those cases.

[sneaky77]

I'm a little happy Mou changed the formation and lineup for this game. He only does that against Barcelona and he always ends up losing when he changes the formation in those cases.

They announced the starting 11? because the spanish press doesn't have it yet

[Wilbury]

I'm a little happy Mou changed the formation and lineup for this game. He only does that against Barcelona and he always ends up losing when he changes the formation in those cases.

Isn't it just paper speculation that he's done that? Wouldn't be surprised if he did but that snapshot from the paper is probably nothing but rumour

[elsk]

Isn't it just paper speculation that he's done that? Wouldn't be surprised if he did but that snapshot from the paper is probably nothing but rumour

We'll know in a few hours.

[dc89]

Playing Skyrim now. Game of Thrones made me want to.

[bjaelke]

I've been to Madrid twice. Its a beautiful city and there are hundreds of different things to do. But it gets too hot in the summer. Its face meltingly warm. I have a pretty decent level of fitness but I was a puddle of sweat after a hour in that Madrid sun.

Madrid offers no excitement compared to some of Spain's other destinations + it's inland so you have to swim in the piss filled community pools.

[Vivalaraza]

Went to Andalucia last summer. Was blistering hot but it was lovely. Cities were wonderful.

[Clegg]

Madrid offers no excitement compared to some of Spain's other destinations + it's inland so you have to swim in the piss filled community pools.

I like Madrid but I prefer Valencia and Barcelona.

Valencia was particularly nice. We weren't sure what to expect but it was lovely.

[Wilbury]

I haven't been to Spain but we're looking into Barcelona next year. I've been Venice (AMAZING), New York (AMAZING), Paris (nice) and good old Dun Laoghaire (...)

[Yurt]

Playing Skyrim now. Game of Thrones made me want to.

.

[keit4]

BAAAAAAAAAAAYEEEEEEEEEEERRRRNNNN

[Salvadora]

I have the feeling a Madrid/Barca final would not be enjoyable.

[dc89]

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Got that on PC! I'm working on that too on and off! Brilliant game.

[Clegg]

I haven't been to Spain but we're looking into Barcelona next year. I've been Venice (AMAZING), New York (AMAZING), Paris (nice) and good old Dun Laoghaire (...)

Lol Dun Laoghaire.

Most of Dublins attractions are in and around the city centre. I'd still never want to actually live in the city proper.

New York is brilliant but I actually preferred Chicago.

[bjaelke]

I like Madrid but I prefer Valencia and Barcelona. Valencia was particularly nice. We weren't sure what to expect but it was lovely.

Yeah Valencia is quite nice. I've studied in Girona (1 hour North of Barcelona) and we'd go each week to see the local team play in the Segunda Division. Had the pleasure of seeing Barcelona B play there with some of the youngsters in the current senior squad.