2018/19 UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread

[BS221B]

Absolutely insane stats.

[LMAO]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

[starmandb]

Godin’s shot weren’t going in

Ronaldo OG, first time I’ve seen him all game

Just started watching?

Bar the free kick that Oblak comfortably tipped over he ain’t done anything

Not his best game, agreed but after dominating the competition singlehandedly for the past 3 years, he was due a bad game

Be interesting to see the last time when he didn’t score/assist in a CL KO game he played in

Last seasons final

[EliteKiller]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

That would be the TV Companies, the Sponsors and the Viewing public .... the biggest TV deal, the largest overall sponsorship, and far and away the largest viewing audience ... would it be those people you are referring to?

[Losmeister]

fwiw, szcezny was throwing himself on the ground for both Atleti goals.... trrbl

[LMAO]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

That would be the TV Companies, the Sponsors and the Viewing public .... the biggest TV deal, the largest overall sponsorship, and far and away the largest viewing audience ... would it be those people you are referring to?

Now do how Spanish teams in European competitions fared over the past decade compared to teams from other countries xoxo

[StLGooner]

Watched that game and realized how much I still hate Costa. What a petulant despicable human being he is. I would never make it thru a game as CB against him. I couldn't hold my temper back enough and I would end up throat punching that low life.

[Zenith]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

That would be the TV Companies, the Sponsors and the Viewing public .... the biggest TV deal, the largest overall sponsorship, and far and away the largest viewing audience ... would it be those people you are referring to?

Now do how Spanish teams in European competitions fared over the past decade compared to teams from other countries xoxo

While one can't dismiss the recent successes of Spanish teams in Europe, one also can't underestimate how much more energy it takes for every player to play a full season in the Premier League and the negative effect it can have on a midweek game against European sides.

Premier League teams also don't have the privilege to have an extended mid season break the way La Liga teams do.

La Liga = slower, less combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically superior football.

Premier League = faster, more combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically inferior football.

Ultimately which league is better is just a matter of personal preference.

[StLGooner]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

That would be the TV Companies, the Sponsors and the Viewing public .... the biggest TV deal, the largest overall sponsorship, and far and away the largest viewing audience ... would it be those people you are referring to?

Now do how Spanish teams in European competitions fared over the past decade compared to teams from other countries xoxo

While one can't dismiss the recent successes of Spanish teams in Europe, one also can't underestimate how much more energy it takes for every player to play a full season in the Premier League and the negative effect it can have on a midweek game against European sides.

Premier League teams also don't have the privilege to have an extended mid season break the way La Liga teams do.

La Liga = slower, less combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically superior football.

Premier League = faster, more combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically inferior football.

Ultimately which league is better is just a matter of personal preference.

I always thought that when people talked about the Prem being a bit quicker than other leagues that it was just a bit of an exaggeration, but when you hear top players saying it then you kind to start to believe it and see it. I was watching Serie A over the weekend and I noticed that the pace of those games just wasn't as quick as the Prem. And it never really stood out for me like that until then, so was very interesting.

[LMAO]

There are people who try to argue that La Liga isn't the best domestic league in the world smh

That would be the TV Companies, the Sponsors and the Viewing public .... the biggest TV deal, the largest overall sponsorship, and far and away the largest viewing audience ... would it be those people you are referring to?

Now do how Spanish teams in European competitions fared over the past decade compared to teams from other countries xoxo

While one can't dismiss the recent successes of Spanish teams in Europe, one also can't underestimate how much more energy it takes for every player to play a full season in the Premier League and the negative effect it can have on a midweek game against European sides.

Premier League teams also don't have the privilege to have an extended mid season break the way La Liga teams do.

La Liga = slower, less combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically superior football.

Premier League = faster, more combative/athletic, albeit technically and tactically inferior football.

Ultimately which league is better is just a matter of personal preference.

Those are fair points, and it'd be foolish to argue the PL isn't more physically intense and La Liga isn't more technical and tactical.

As a whole though, PL clubs are wealthier than their La Liga counterparts, and I don't have the numbers, but shouldn't that mean PL clubs can afford to rotate players more because they can afford a deeper bench, thus negating any fitness advantages other leagues would have on the PL?

[BS221B]

Best CB in the world.

[Marsbar100]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/47379768

Most disgraceful player of all time?

[Ach]

Uefa are a joke.

[Rockape]

Just sitting down to watch Dortmund blow away the Spuds and was treated to a pre match rendition of ‘you’ll never walk alone’ by the Dortmund crowd....was quite impressive!

[Ach]

0-1 Ajax