Wow ... what a draw !!

Glory glory Man United (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And Forza Juve !!!

Roma v Arsenal ... Now that is what a call THE match. Will be a very interesting encounter

I think that's the most boring of the 4 'bigger' matches if I'm honest.

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True .. But still, I want to watch a game with goals by the dozen !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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I have a feeling it will be disappointing.

So when does the last-16 begin ?

It's sad to sit back and watch the CL, when Milan is not even a part of it. But my bet is on Roma. They are not doing well domestically, but have a lot of potential. Plus, the dream of CL final in Roma, that should do enough for their players in the motivational department. (I have this gut feeling, Roma will not pass, yet I am still hopeful)

Another match that interests me is the United - inter encounter ... I hope Sir Alex rubs it in Mourinho's face in Manchester, making him come back to Italy with his tail up his ***.

Then there is the Liverpool - Madrid fixture, which I am sure will be a very interesting encounter.

The Juventus - Chelsea is a very balanced draw, and both tacticians depend on defense and moving the team as a unit, it will be a very closed game IMO.

Games're next week, R7. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tuesday-Wednesday as usual.

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Predictions (For the overall tie, not just the 1st leg)

Arsenal vs Roma
- I'm predicting goals, but a close outcome.
Arsenal by 1
Atletico vs Porto
- Again, goals, but I think it may be one-sided.
Atletico by 3
Inter vs United
- Very close between top teams. Uniteds defense will win it them.
United by 1
Lyon vs Barcelona
- Best team in World football, in my opinion, nothing stopping them here.
Barcelona by 3
Chelsea vs Juventus
- New coach, poor form, 4th place in the league. Ranieri to get one over on his old emplyers.
Juventus by 2
Madrid vs Liverpool
-Madrid are in very good form, Liverpool are not, thanks to Rafa's giant mouth.
Madrid by 1
Sporting vs Bayern
Don't know much about Sporting and haven't seen much of Bayern. Gonna have to take an educated guess.
Bayern by 2
Villarreal vs Panithnaikos
Villarreal have got a decent team together and played well in the groups, not sure about their opponents.
Villarreal by 2

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Feb 20 2009, 02:34 AM

hala madrid!

roma to gun the gunners down

Mourinho = god

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I usually suck at predictions but here goes. Feel free to point and laugh later when they're probably mostly wrong. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Arsenal vs Roma
Sorry, Locke, gonna go with Roma on this one

Atletico vs Porto
Tossup here. Porto isn't playing as well as they usually do, but Atletico's having issues too. Fishdoll says Atletico because they have a nice stadium

Inter vs United
Gonna go with United on this one. Think it'll be close but I think United have a better team. Be interesting to see what happens.

Lyon vs Barcelona
Barca. Don't see Lyon posing much of a threat to them.

Chelsea vs Juventus
Hiddink is a good coach, but I think the Gobbi will pull this one out. They've got their regular starters back from injury.

Madrid vs Liverpool
Zeddie, I hope you see this because it's one of the few circumstances under which I'll ever say such a thing, so: Hala Madrid

Sporting vs Bayern
I generally like Sporting but the Bavarians are playing reasonably well and should take this one. Bayern.

Villarreal vs Panithnaikos
They've got Giuseppe Rossi on the team so going for Villareal (though Panathinaikos gets a cookie for beating the cugini at the San Siro).

Now, let's have fun..

Arsenal vs Roma 1
Home game in London+Spaletti in elimination round. Must be a Wenger win.


Atletico vs Porto x
Gonna be a draw, with more then 2 goals maybe..

Inter vs United x
Goal-less draw. Though a 1-1 would be perfect.

Lyon vs Barcelona 2
Barca all the way!

Chelsea vs Juventus 1x
Again, could end up goal-less or with a late winner..


Madrid vs Liverpool 1
Mardid is getting in-form and Benitez is becoming lazy, so..I'm gonna go for the Ramos-boys.

Sporting vs Bayern 2
Bayern, with 2 goals difference...

Villarreal vs Panithnaikos x2
It's PAO's anniversary so I'm gonna root for them. Can't support all 3 spanish teams...

PAO = Panithnaikos, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I see everyone thinks Madrid will eliminate Liverpool. (IMG:http://i41.tinypic.com/6fqntx.gif) as for me, I don't really know. a lot depends on Gerrard's presence. he was supposed to miss the first leg, right? still, the second leg is at Anfield and Liverpool always get magical in the CL [and Madrid have suked in the past couple of years]. in my opinion it will take a miracle for Madrid to reach the next round. but Hala Madrid anyway!

Here are my predicitons (it's impossible for me to predict the GD. only the winner of the tie):

Arsenal vs Roma
The return game's in Rome, I can see Roma beating this Arsenal [probably no Fabregas (?)] at home. the first leg, probably a tie.

Atletico vs Porto
Don't know anything about the Portuguese side. Atletico should be able to progress to the next round.

Inter vs United
My heart says Inter (sorry!), my head says United. my heart wins.
We're judging Inter based on their CL performances in the past seasons. maybe the Mou effect just works this time.

Lyon vs Barcelona
I don't think Barca will thrash Lyon, but they will most definitely win the tie.

Chelsea vs Juventus
Neither side are in the best shape right now. but I see a bigger hunger for CL glory in Juve players. they were away from it two seasons and now they will kill to win it.

Madrid vs Liverpool
As I said, it'd be really really hard for Madrid... will be happy if they progressed to the next round, but Liverpool gets my vote.

Sporting vs Bayern
I don't know anything about either sides. but Bayern's greatness should count for something, right?

Villarreal vs Panithnaikos
Forza Villarreal, Forza G.Rossi.

This post has been edited by Zed.D: Feb 20 2009, 07:28 PM