[Albion] Champions League 23/24 Thread

[Simster]

Man Utd are bringing on two players I've never heard of.

 

[Grizz]

All sense of squad cohesion and structure has gone in this match, it's just attack attack attack. Great to watch!

 

[GT49er]

Whatever happens, I hope that Man United do not finish third in their group.

Can we be drawn against teams from the same league in the playoff round? Even if so, I'd fancy us against United over two legs. We've got a decent recent record against them.

 

[Bodian]

Can we be drawn against teams from the same league in the playoff round? Even if so, I'd fancy us against United over two legs. We've got a decent recent record against them.

Playoff round?? When we win the group we'll avoid play-offs.

 

[GT49er]

Playoff round?? When we win the group we'll avoid play-offs.

That wasn't the question!

 

[kevo]

That game was INSANE.

 

[Bodian]

That wasn't the question!

It was sort of! 'No - we can't be drawn against (anyone) in the playoff round - because we won't be in the draw'.

It's 'no' anyway (or was last year)

 

[kevo]

It was sort of! 'No - we can't be drawn against (anyone) in the playoff round - because we won't be in the draw'.

It's 'no' anyway (or was last year)

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Doesn't make sense. Do you mean the Champions League third-placed teams? The third-placed teams in the Europa league go into a play-off for the Europa Conference.

 

[Solid at the back]

Great game. But deary me, the commentary on TNT is dreadful, a trip of Darren "I'm everyones mate and a geezer" 'Fletch, Rio Ferdinand, and Savage. All just shouting "Ohhh, Ahhh, Oooo" Embarrassing. Gone are the days of Mike Ingham.

 

[Birdie Boy]

Doesn't make sense. Do you mean the Champions League third-placed teams? The third-placed teams in the Europa league go into a play-off for the Europa Conference.

2nd place europa league teams go into play of with 3rd place champions league teams.

 

[Krafty]

Can we be drawn against teams from the same league in the playoff round?

No, but we could face an English team at a later stage.

Even if so, I'd fancy us against United over two legs. We've got a decent recent record against them.

Agreed. However, I would much prefer a trip to Copenhagen or Istanbul compared to Manchester!

 

[Wealden Seagull]

Is the last 16 ( 1st vs play off winner) also not from the association.

 

[Simster]

From a football perspective, a tie against Man Utd would be very winnable. They're a bit shit - especially their keeper.

 

[Gabbiano]

I would like Lens to get a sneaky point against Arsenal, ensuring that Sevilla can't drop down into the Europa League and then inevitably win it again.

 

[Bodian]

Doesn't make sense. Do you mean the Champions League third-placed teams? The third-placed teams in the Europa league go into a play-off for the Europa Conference.

Oh yes - I've thoroughly confused myself. Fortunately the set up is the same!

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Is the last 16 ( 1st vs play off winner) also not from the association.

You can’t play anyone from the same association until the Quarter Finals.

 

[Questions]

Great game. But deary me, the commentary on TNT is dreadful, a trip of Darren "I'm everyones mate and a geezer" 'Fletch, Rio Ferdinand, and Savage. All just shouting "Ohhh, Ahhh, Oooo" Embarrassing. Gone are the days of Mike Ingham.

Maurice Eddleston

 

[Gabbiano]

I would like Lens to get a sneaky point against Arsenal, ensuring that Sevilla can't drop down into the Europa League and then inevitably win it again.

Well this is looking unlikely.

 

[LamieRobertson]

4/0 not even half n hour gone …you’re ****ing s*** reverberating around the stadium lol

 

[Guinness Boy]

Arsenal 4-0 against Lens after less than 30 mins.

Could be a massacre