Michael Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 It has been reported that the rest of the Champions League matches this season will be played during August in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. After the remaining last 16 second leg matches are played, the quarter finals and semi finals will all be played in a single leg format. The final will also take place in Lisbon on the 23rd of August. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11945/12007446/champions-league-restart-lisbon-to-host-condensed-12-day-final-stages
Carnivore Chris Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 1 leg games would be interesting to be fair. Literally anyone can win in one game, over 2 it's a lot more difficult.
Michael Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Carnivore Chris said: 1 leg games would be interesting to be fair. Literally anyone can win in one game, over 2 it's a lot more difficult. Yes, over two legs, the better side usually goes through. Over one leg, one team could get unpredictably lucky and win.
Smiley Culture Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Can only imagine the outcry of one legged games.
MUFC Posted July 8, 2020 Posted July 8, 2020 If City lose their appeal. Would KDB and Sterling stick around?
Administrator Stan Posted July 9, 2020 Administrator Posted July 9, 2020 2nd legs in both competitions to be played at home ground (apart from Inter vs Getafe & Sevilla vs Roma). Europa League (after the 2nd legs) to be played in Germany. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53355787 Quote Manchester City's Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid will be played at Etihad Stadium. Governing body Uefa has confirmed all outstanding second-leg ties in the Champions League and Europa League will be held at the home teams' stadiums behind closed doors. City host Real on either 7 or 8 August, while Chelsea face Bayern Munich away. In the Europa League, Wolves will host Olympiakos and Manchester United will welcome LASK on 5 or 6 August. Both competitions were suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, after the majority of first legs had been played. City lead Real 2-1 after the first leg, Chelsea are 3-0 down to Bayern, Manchester United are 5-0 up on LASK and Wolves are level at 1-1 having scored an away goal in Greece. Rangers will travel to Germany 3-1 down on Bayer Leverkusen. Inter Milan against Getafe and Sevilla against Roma will both be played as single-leg ties in Germany after the coronavirus situation in Italy and Spain in March resulted in both first legs being called off. Uefa also confirmed that the 'final eight' tournaments for both competitions will be held without spectators present. The Champions League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will all be held in Lisbon from 12 to 23 August. The last three rounds of the Europa League will be held in cities across Germany, with the final in Cologne on 21 August, having been moved from Gdasnk in Poland. The draw for both tournaments takes place from 11:00 BST on Friday.
Devil-Dick Willie Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 Eagerly awaiting Spanish teams to get the EZ ties.
Devil-Dick Willie Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 Easier than ever to rig, with no one in the room
Devil-Dick Willie Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 QF1 Winner of city vs Real vs winner of OL vs Juve QF2 Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid QF3 Winner of Napoli vs Barca vs winner of Chelsea or Bayern QF4 Atalanta vs PSG SF1 Winner of QF1 vs winner of QF3 SF2 Winner of QF2 vs winner of QF4
Cicero Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 It's Bayern's to lose really. Best team in the world atm
Mpache Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Cicero said: It's Bayern's to lose really. Best team in the world atm Yeah, can't disagree with this.
Mpache Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 Wouldn't be surprised at all if Napoli manage to take down Barca. I know the home leg ended poorly for us but we're in good form and Barca are at their worst in years. I can't see us win against Bayern after that though. I agree with the opinion that they are the best team this 2020. Most coherent and consistent side.
ScoRoss Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Surely they could have split the Champions League Last 16 games into an early and late game instead of playing them at the same time? Had no problems doing so when fans were at the games, but not now?!
Administrator Stan Posted July 30, 2020 Administrator Posted July 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Surely they could have split the Champions League Last 16 games into an early and late game instead of playing them at the same time? Had no problems doing so when fans were at the games, but not now?! Yeah that's an odd one. Would have got plenty more viewers which I thought was why they moved it in the first place to 2 different kick offs.
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 Does anyone else think it doesn’t really feel like the champions league with the one-off format? I’m going to call it the Covid Cup & the Europa League will be called the Shitty Covid Cup.
Administrator Stan Posted August 13, 2020 Administrator Posted August 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Does anyone else think it doesn’t really feel like the champions league with the one-off format? I’m going to call it the Covid Cup & the Europa League will be called the Shitty Covid Cup. It's definitely odd. I wonder if this would be the way forward though? Maybe UEFA will consider it for next season because of the scheduling having to be crammed in.
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stan said: It's definitely odd. I wonder if this would be the way forward though? Maybe UEFA will consider it for next season because of the scheduling having to be crammed in. I really hope not tbh
Honey Honey Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 12:46, Dr. Gonzo said: Does anyone else think it doesn’t really feel like the champions league with the one-off format? Yep, it's fairer now
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Harvsky said: Yep, it's fairer now How’s it fairer? It’s infinitely more shite. We could have been seeing Barcelona lose with an aggregate score of something like 15 goals against them.
LFCMike Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 12:59, Stan said: It's definitely odd. I wonder if this would be the way forward though? Maybe UEFA will consider it for next season because of the scheduling having to be crammed in. No way will UEFA want this any longer than the current season. They want more and more games televised, not less.
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