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On December 20 2008 07:23 ilj.psa wrote:
Agreed, Barcelona is one step ahead of every team in the world in this moment.
offtopic: anyone know where can i download FM2009? i had friends get viruses from downloading , so i would appreciate any links
I don't know whether the mods on TL.net are looking kindly upon people asking for game downloads. Getting a virus seems to be a common issue btw, lots of friends got it from their download.
As for my predictions:
ManU
Juventus
Liverpool (omg, favourite teams up against each other T.T)
Villareal
Bayern
Atletico
Barcelona
Arsenal
On an unrelated side note: Anyone watching Snooker?
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ManU Inter game is huge, can't wait!
Ranieri returns to Stanford Bridge as well, bad luck for Juve, win group and get Chelsea
+hopefully Maguire wins the snooker and not Murphy, worst champion ever
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My predictions:
Chelsea (ENG) - Juventus (ITA)
Juventus. Also i think there won't be more than 3 goals in the 180 mins of play.Scolari sucks.
Villarreal (SPA) - Panathinaikos (GRE)
If Panathinaikos manage not to get beaten too heavily on Villareal's turf they will qualify. I am sure they have the strength to qualify on their field. Greek public and atmosphere > all.
Sporting Portugal (POR) - Bayern Munich (GER)
This one is the easiest to predict in my oppinion. With Ribery in form, Bayern is very hard to beat and Sporting aren't an opponent of their callibre imo.
Atlético de Madrid (SPA) - Oporto (POR)
Atletico have some good players but they lack experience in european cups, have to go to Porto for the second match and the Portuguese are more solid as a team imo.Porto will go through unless Aguero goes crazy and scores 3 goals.
O. Lyon (FRA) - Barcelona (SPA)
Barcelona no doubt. They are on fire and play 2nd leg at Nou Camp.
Real Madrid (SPA) - Liverpool (ENG)
I am going to chose Real over Liverpool here because I have faith in Juande Ramo's capability of motivating his team. In spite of his failure with Tottenham, his Sevilla experience has shown that he is a great coach.Liverpool too has a great coach but I don't think that they have a squad capable to challenge for both the Premier League and CL.
Arsenal (ENG) - Roma (ITA)
These are two squads that are kind of struggling at the moment, but many things can change before spring. It's a bit of a coin flip, but I choose Arsenal.
Inter (ITA) - Manchester United (ENG)
A monster duel. Great teams, great coaches. Luck and the 2 teams' form will decide it.
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Chelsea vs Juve
I love the Vecchia Signora, but Chelsea is probably the most solid team in the past few years, and they don't seem to be fading away anytime soon. If only Del Piero and Nedved were 4 years younger...
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
The greeks might be able to hold off the Yellow Submarine at the Olympic Stadium, but not at El Madrigal. First leg: 2-0, Second leg: 0-0.
Sporting Portugal vs Bayern
The German giants are eager to reestablish themselves as a powerhouse again in the UCL after last years absence, and for that they took out their checkbook in the summer, and I doubt it will be Sporting Portugal the one to stop them.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
I thought Atletico would crash at their first UCL experience since more than a decade. Then again, after watching the group stage, I think they were robbed against Liverpool and deserved to be first in their group. Destiny has awarded their second place with a tough, but very beatable adversary. If nothing changes drastically by February, Atletico should go on to the next round.
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
Lyon has never done well in UCL, Lyon has historically done worse against Barcelona, Barcelona has their key players on fire. I very doubt Lyon's hopes will endure further than the first leg. Benzema is not enough.
RM vs Liverpool
On paper, Liverpool is doing way better than Real this season. But RM is one of those teams that even in their deeper lows, are capable of beating anyone. If they survive at the Bernabeu, they can take care of them at Anfield, but all depends on how well they fare at the first leg. Btw, Torres has always sunk against RM. Cointoss.
Arsenal vs Roma
Roma seems to be struggling a little bit at Serie A, maybe due to their need for time for their new young blood to mix with the really old blood. Le Arse is doing just fine for the squad they have. Maybe they could be doing a little better in the EPL, but the competition there is pretty tough. Arsenal is the favorite here.
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I agree with all your pics and why.
Athletico were so robbed against Liverpool, but Porto is very nice for second place.
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bump
there are a lot of good games tomorrow but im specially looking forward to the Man.U vs Inter.
Top 1 of England vs Top 1 in Italy.
Can't make a prediction its too close, hopefully Inter wins ;/
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This is for the overall winner and not the first match
Inter vs MU
MU is just fucking sick right now. It is like a battle of VDS, because I don't think he is a top class GK anymore and I remember him making mistakes after mistakes in last year CL but somehow they still got through. I can't see how luck will be on their side again if VDS decide to play shit again, but on form, it doesn't look like it.
Arsenal vs Roma
Arsenal can't produce the result in EPL, but there should be no problem in Euro. I can't see Roma putting 10 men behind the ball and just sit for 90min. The teams in CL are there to win the whole thing, so it is much more open than EPL and this is the time when Arsenal shines.
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
I can't see how anyone thinks otherwise.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
I think experience will show, and Porto is at home for second leg. As long as Porto don't lose it completely first game, they should be fine.
Chelsea vs Juve
I think Chelsea is getting into grips with themselves and will just about go through. Would not be surprised if it ends up in penalty.
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
Who is Panathinaikos!?!? I don't think I even know one single player, so yea, I am biased here.
Sporting Portugal vs Bayern
Bayern is just solid from what I saw in CL group, expecting some professional games which sees them through. I haven't see any Sporting match apart from earlier CL but they just don't look like a team of enough quality.
RM vs Liverpool
Purely base on current form, RM looks like they will rape Liverpool. Probably not going to happen because Rafa is a genius in non-winning football games and knows RM very well. But I still think RM got that something extra with all those attacking talent which they are showing recently.
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Norway28673 Posts
ya things have changed a little since this thread was created
liverpool looks weaker, chelsea has gotten guus hiddink, manchester united looks fucking amazing. when the thread was made barcelona looked significantly better, but im not sure about that anymore. going 14 games in a row without conceding a goal in PL is _INCREDIBLE_, they did concede one vs blackburn but thats still one in the last 15 games. then, knowing that champions league has had a very strong tendency to be won by the strongest defensive team, puts united as the top contenders, even if barcelona plays more impressive. (then again they also have had a slight decline in form - although I havent watched their recent games so maybe they were just really unlucky. )
then the problem is that united faces inter, and mourinho is a genius. united remain favourites, but this match is enormous.
real madrid vs liverpool looks much better for real madrid now than a couple months ago. then, liverpool genuinely looked like a stronger team. now I still think they'll win, but now only because its champions league and they don't have to win the games, only not lose.
chelsea vs juve, I think chelsea will take it. arsenal vs roma is harder to predict, arsenal does not look strong this season, but roma doesnt really either. honestly, this match isnt all that exciting despite featuring an english and italian team.
as for the other 4 matches they dont interest me too much, barcelona and bayern should both win, villareal should win but I can see a potential upset happening there, and athletico vs porto is up for grabs - but either team loses in the quarter finals, unless they get real lucky with the draw.
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God im so pumped for tonight.. my team is Arsenal but they're not in good shape and might be in trouble vs a Roma that is better shape at the moment.
Intel - United will definantly be the highlight match of tonight 
I WANT Inter to win, i WANT zlatan to finally perform in a real important match.. but United will probably be too strong yet again :I
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On February 24 2009 21:44 white_box921 wrote:
This is for the overall winner and not the first match
Inter vs MU
MU is just fucking sick right now. It is like a battle of VDS, because I don't think he is a top class GK anymore and I remember him making mistakes after mistakes in last year CL but somehow they still got through. I can't see how luck will be on their side again if VDS decide to play shit again, but on form, it doesn't look like it.
Arsenal vs Roma
Arsenal can't produce the result in EPL, but there should be no problem in Euro. I can't see Roma putting 10 men behind the ball and just sit for 90min. The teams in CL are there to win the whole thing, so it is much more open than EPL and this is the time when Arsenal shines.
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
I can't see how anyone thinks otherwise.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
I think experience will show, and Porto is at home for second leg. As long as Porto don't lose it completely first game, they should be fine.
Chelsea vs Juve
I think Chelsea is getting into grips with themselves and will just about go through. Would not be surprised if it ends up in penalty.
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
Who is Panathinaikos!?!? I don't think I even know one single player, so yea, I am biased here.
Sporting Portugal vs Bayern
Bayern is just solid from what I saw in CL group, expecting some professional games which sees them through. I haven't see any Sporting match apart from earlier CL but they just don't look like a team of enough quality.
RM vs Liverpool
Purely base on current form, RM looks like they will rape Liverpool. Probably not going to happen because Rafa is a genius in non-winning football games and knows RM very well. But I still think RM got that something extra with all those attacking talent which they are showing recently.
Rofl, I agree with all these picks. Just hope Arsenal can make it through with their depleted side >.<
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Hell it's about time!
Two days of top football yay!
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Mourinho is like 6-1 against Ferguson, for some reason I think he's gonna pull a genius and take the win by a large margin of goals, improbable but Mourinho is awesome wouldn't surprise me if they take Man.U by surprise at all
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United States2848 Posts
On February 24 2009 23:31 Z.Kw wrote:Show nested quote +On February 24 2009 21:44 white_box921 wrote:
This is for the overall winner and not the first match
Inter vs MU
MU is just fucking sick right now. It is like a battle of VDS, because I don't think he is a top class GK anymore and I remember him making mistakes after mistakes in last year CL but somehow they still got through. I can't see how luck will be on their side again if VDS decide to play shit again, but on form, it doesn't look like it.
Arsenal vs Roma
Arsenal can't produce the result in EPL, but there should be no problem in Euro. I can't see Roma putting 10 men behind the ball and just sit for 90min. The teams in CL are there to win the whole thing, so it is much more open than EPL and this is the time when Arsenal shines.
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
I can't see how anyone thinks otherwise.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
I think experience will show, and Porto is at home for second leg. As long as Porto don't lose it completely first game, they should be fine.
Chelsea vs Juve
I think Chelsea is getting into grips with themselves and will just about go through. Would not be surprised if it ends up in penalty.
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
Who is Panathinaikos!?!? I don't think I even know one single player, so yea, I am biased here.
Sporting Portugal vs Bayern
Bayern is just solid from what I saw in CL group, expecting some professional games which sees them through. I haven't see any Sporting match apart from earlier CL but they just don't look like a team of enough quality.
RM vs Liverpool
Purely base on current form, RM looks like they will rape Liverpool. Probably not going to happen because Rafa is a genius in non-winning football games and knows RM very well. But I still think RM got that something extra with all those attacking talent which they are showing recently. Rofl, I agree with all these picks. Just hope Arsenal can make it through with their depleted side >.<
I agree with all but Arsenal. Arsenal has not even scored a single goal in 3 games. Their morale is shot and injuries continue to own them. A team that is centered around a player who can't play right now (Fabregas) and is tying games to teams like Sunderland at home has no place in champions league. That said Roma has rosen to like 4th or 3rd place in their respective league so I think that Roma will take this game albiet a 1-0 or 2-1 score.
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I'm so hoping Manchester United can survive this.This sucks without Vidic who clearly is the rock in defence.Ferdinand is overrated imho and we'll miss Vidic for sure. Glory Glory Man United and The Reds keep marching on !
PS:I hope Liverpool can see off Real Madrid too !
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United States2848 Posts
On February 25 2009 01:42 ilj.psa wrote:
Mourinho is like 6-1 against Ferguson, for some reason I think he's gonna pull a genius and take the win by a large margin of goals, improbable but Mourinho is awesome wouldn't surprise me if they take Man.U by surprise at all
I really don't understand Inter at all. They have this like insanely awesome record in the Italian league but when I watch their team play it is like just watching a mediocre team. Call it Mourinho's genius if you will, but I seriously think that Man U has faster wingers and are just better overall.
And lol do you except Maicon to be able to stop C. Ronaldo or Ji Sung Park?
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I am not sure if the record between mourinho and SAF matters because it was from previous encounter during his time at chelsea. I agree Rio is very over-rated, but then I can't remember the inter forwards producing when it matters, be it with the club or international. Or it can be I don't watch enough italian football, but then judging by previous years in the CL the italian teams aren't exactly good at defending (the general perception).
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Can anyone tell me where I can find some good online streams ?
Thanks in advance!
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RM vs Liverpool
Sporting v Bayern
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
Chelsea vs Juve
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
Arsenal vs Roma
Inter vs MU
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United States2848 Posts
On February 25 2009 02:22 Fzero wrote:
RM vs Liverpool
Sporting v Bayern
Villarreal vs Panathinaikos
Chelsea vs Juve
Atletico Madrid vs Porto
O.Lyon vs Barcelona
Arsenal vs Roma
Inter vs MU
lol..
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