UCL Day 2- Madrid vs Man U
This is the headliner everyone's been talking about. Madrid is obviously the more talented team when looked at individually, but Man U is a well oiled machine. While I am rooting for Madrid, we'll see if they can actually play as a cohesive unit. That said....
Man U 2
Madrid 2
February 13th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
Time to see how well Gus Johnson does in his first major soccer broadcast. Should be a fun match to watch.
February 13th, 2013 at 2:15 PM ^
Stoppage time winner in this one for sure. Could it go any other way?
February 13th, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^
I totally miss Ian Darke or any of the other British announcers for this game. It just doesn't seem like Euro Football without them. It's not just their accents (though I do love them for this sport) it's their knowledge and better vocabularly that I really miss. ..."What a glorius strike!"
February 13th, 2013 at 2:31 PM ^
F-ck. I forgot to DVR the game. Anyone know if/when its going to be replayed on TV?
February 13th, 2013 at 2:32 PM ^
Likely 8 PM on Fox Soccer. The 2:45 games carried on FSC are usually replayed then.
February 13th, 2013 at 2:38 PM ^
If I trolled Celtic fans in yesterday's thread.. Just really, truly, hate your club. Anyway, I figured this thread would be a little busier based on the matchup. Come on Real! Let's have it right with those pansies from Manchester!
February 13th, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
Can't focus on anything today except this matchup, and I'm an Arsenal fan! Don't even care much about either team.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:01 PM ^
Of course I buy Fox Soccer 2 Go just for this and they only have the world feed. Props to them for having the "Gus Johnson calls his first game" ad next to the "Buy Now" button. Anyone know where I can find a stream of Gus Johnson calling this?
February 13th, 2013 at 3:04 PM ^
One link is bound to be FoxSoccer.
February 13th, 2013 at 2:56 PM ^
If Madrid keeps playing like this, they're going to blow this match open.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:06 PM ^
1-0 ManU off a Walbeck header
February 13th, 2013 at 3:06 PM ^
Fair play to Welbeck. That's how you execute a glancing header. Rooney just simply had to put it in the area..
February 13th, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^
He's either spot on and crisp with the ball or he's sluggish, and complacent. You can usually tell in the first '20. Unfortunately, he looks to be the latter today.. Real's efforts will have to come off the foot of Xavi Alonso or the head of Sergio Ramos.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:12 PM ^
How does ManU look this year? Are they strong again?
February 13th, 2013 at 3:16 PM ^
They're a lock to win the EPL. Leading City by like 15 pts. Chelsea in 3rd.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:17 PM ^
Scoring at impressive rate, have RVP/Rooney/Welbeck/Chicharito. However, their backline has struggled all season, and are without Vidic today.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^
Ronaldo evens it up
February 13th, 2013 at 3:18 PM ^
Did anyone watch the Castrol Sport Science show on Ronaldo? It was on FSC last week and was literally lights out. If you can find it on YouTube it's more than worth a view..
February 13th, 2013 at 3:23 PM ^
They do a test where you can see just how he's able to hang in the air like on that last goal. Perfect soccer physique, no homo.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:31 PM ^
That piece was definitely very interesting. I just had to pretend it was anyone other than Ronaldo doing it. I can't stand him.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:53 PM ^
I used to really not like him, but I started thinking about how a kid blessed with so much talent would be under immense pressure to preform. And after this video it helped even more. Super Frankie Lampard is still my favorite player.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:58 PM ^
I agree - the pressure must be immense. That said, his ego is out of this galaxy and he's kind of a big prick. I'll take the attitude and style of Messi everyday (even if he wasn't as amazingly talented as he is).
February 13th, 2013 at 3:25 PM ^
Watch the Alonso to Ramos connection..
February 13th, 2013 at 3:28 PM ^
Just don't see ManU's back 4 holding up in this one
February 13th, 2013 at 3:40 PM ^
As a ManU Fan I couldn't agree more. I knew coming in the back 4 would be a concern. The bigger problem is Rafael has to be substituted (can't risk a second yellow), and the midfield has not been able to keep more of the ball, leaving the majority of play to be in Real's attacking half.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
Shakhtar 1-1 Dortmund in the other game.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:33 PM ^
It Ozil playing? I'm a big fan of him. What does Ray Hudson call him again? I forget, something about his eyes.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:46 PM ^
Man United:
45th Min Chris Smalling (on) Rafael (off)
60-65th Min Tom Cleaverly or Antonio Valencia (on) Shinji Kagawa (off)
80th Min Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez (on) Jonathan Evans (off)
February 13th, 2013 at 3:48 PM ^
I'm fine with a 1-1 game and that away goal
February 13th, 2013 at 3:54 PM ^
Can't say I'd be sad to see Real eliminated from the tournament.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:52 PM ^
I think the best for Manutd to hope for is a tie. Another road goal would be Idea.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:04 PM ^
Made that a lot harder than needed to be.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:12 PM ^
Real Substitution 60th Min
Gonzalo Higuain (on) Karim Benzema (off)
First substitution of the game for Man United 64th Min
Ryan Giggs (on) Shinji Kagawa (off)
February 13th, 2013 at 4:12 PM ^
Seriously Gus Johnson is atrocious. It is sad that his poor performance will in no way affect his job security.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:14 PM ^
Welcome to the coverage of the next World Cup
February 13th, 2013 at 4:15 PM ^
Whatever, ill just radio stream Ray Hudson or Tiziano Crudelli.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:17 PM ^
Give me Pam Ward at this point
February 13th, 2013 at 4:16 PM ^
RVP had a great chance go off the keeper then the crossbar. Only to be followed up by a miss hit that got behind the keeper only to have Xabi Alonso clear it off the line.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:19 PM ^
Rafael Varane is better than any 19 year old has any right to be. I am terrified of his potential.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:27 PM ^
He has a Devin Funchess ceiling
February 13th, 2013 at 4:22 PM ^
Luka Modric (on) Angel Di Maria (off)
February 13th, 2013 at 4:37 PM ^
Well, that's an anticlimactic ending. Ref blows time with Man U about to take a corner.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:37 PM ^
How the hell do you blow time on a corner??
February 13th, 2013 at 4:42 PM ^
Fergie will find a way to blame the FA
February 13th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
1-1 is a win for United, playing in Spain. Atrocious record there.
Sounds like RvP missed a couple of late chances to put a stranglehold on the away tie, but still like United @ the Theatre of Dreams with an away goal. Also helps that Real Madrid has two Classicos with Barca the week before the next UCL tie.
By then (hopefully) the EPL title will be just about in the bag, so we can rest Vidic, Ferdinand, and anyone else with scrapes/bruises.
February 13th, 2013 at 5:23 PM ^
I cannot believe Giggs did not take that shot as a 1 timer late in the 2nd half. Man U had a chance to steal victory at the Bernabeu. Total brainfart on his part.
February 13th, 2013 at 5:55 PM ^
Gus Johnson really?!! What was Dan Dakich not available....