2020-21 UEFA Competitions Thread

[Zac]

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Two pretty good goals in this one so far.

[stlducks]

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Two pretty good goals in this one so far.

Could have been three but you know....Werner.

I hope Pulisic can stay healthy. He's so good when playing consistently.

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[Brahvocado]

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I feel bad for Werner cause he seems like a genuinely nice guy trying his best, but goodness I wonder how many goals we’d have with a real striker.

Feels like Chelsea fans say that too often since Drogba left.

[stlducks]

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Good result for Chelsea. Tuchel has made the defense nearly impossible to break down if you're not West Brom.

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[Brahvocado]

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nearly impossible to break down if you're not West Brom.

Excuse me while I go vomit with rage

[KG]

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Prematch I would have taken that result every day of the week. After that first half we should have put at least 2-3 past them. Hope we don’t rue those missed chances


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[stlducks]

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Prematch I would have taken that result every day of the week. After that first half we should have put at least 2-3 past them. Hope we don’t rue those missed chances


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Even if you don't score, I don't see Madrid scoring in London. They had 1 shot on goal today I think it was and that was just a moment of brilliant skill by Benzema.

If Tuchel sets you up to defend, I could see the number of opportunities being the same as tonight for Madrid and Chelsea going through on the away goal.

Then Poch puts 6 past you in the final. [emoji1696]

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[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Just finished watching. Kante was an absolute beast in midfield. Had Casemiro in his pocket most of the game.

[Brahvocado]

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Kante has finally started looking like his old self the last few games, hope he can stay injury free for a while now.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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What do you think of Azpilicueta at wingback? Not sure of him in that position longterm. He went off early in the 2nd half with cramp. Much more running required than at CB.

[Brahvocado]

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What do you think of Azpilicueta at wingback? Not sure of him in that position longterm. He went off early in the 2nd half with cramp. Much more running required than at CB.

I feel like that sub could also have been a response to Hazard coming on.

I think if Alonso can do well as a wingback then so can Dave, though it's pretty clear Reece James is the future of RB/RWB at Chelsea.

[KG]

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What do you think of Azpilicueta at wingback? Not sure of him in that position longterm. He went off early in the 2nd half with cramp. Much more running required than at CB.

I like him vs certain players even though he’s lost a step. He had Vinicius Jr in his pocket and put in a few good crosses as well.

Like I said he’s lost a step but he’s as durable and reliable as they come. Probably the best defensive RB/LB in the Prem over the last 10 years.


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[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Agree on James. Just curious as to why Tuchel is playing Azipilicueta there and not in Christensen's spot in the back 3. For me James' delivery is up their with TAA.

Tuchel likes to rotate his squad game by game like Pep does so it could just be that.

[KG]

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Agree on James. Just curious as to why Tuchel is playing Azipilicueta there and not in Christensen's spot in the back 3. For me James' delivery is up their with TAA.

Tuchel likes to rotate his squad game by game like Pep does so it could just be that.

I think Tuchel went into this match planning on being defensive with the idea of not losing the tie in the first leg and he nearly pulled it off. Tactically he was superb today. Instead of the 3-4-3 we've been playing we morphed it into a 3-5-2 with Pulisic up-top and Mason dropping deeper. Modric, Kroos, and Casemeiro couldn't get close to Mason and if the quality was better in the final 3rd it would have been a wrap.

He's in the tough position where we have literally 5 CBs who are all playing pretty well. AC held down Thiago's spot masterfully when Silva was out which I think has forced Tuchel to get him in the XI. You factor in the FA Cup run, fight for the Top 4, and 5 subs allowed in the UCL and he's got options galore.

People freaked the hell out when Alonso played over Chillwell at first but quality always shines through and Reece has tons of it. Tuchel's just managing it according to the situation while taking into account fatigue. These guys have got to be exhausted. Apart from the international break we've played every 3-4 days for the past 3-4 months.

[KG]

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City look lost. To be honest, they haven't been playing well for a little while now. PSG could very easily be up 2-0.