Look as we ALL know EARLY SEASON results dont matter awyway.
I cant remember which wise person said that but I would never question his football knowledge. :jester:
Couldn't be something to do with the fact that:
Knockout stages = Excitement.
Any competition that allows a team to be beaten 3 nil HOME AND AWAY in the group stages and then go on to win the competition is SHITEHOUSE.
Thats what happened to Real Madrid they lost to Bayern a few years ago...
I long for a day when Champions League actually means champions of that country after a season of 30+ games like it used to be. The only people who should be allowed to enter if not champions are the current holders to defend the title.
(Superphil got there first)
Money money money.
Cup...