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enzo

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Yes, the right attitude is really important. A lot of people think this is the "easiest" draw, but this must not get into the team's heads. We have to stay concentrated, and give everything, as we did against Barcelona.
 
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    Quality over youth, defense over attack. As in they have fire power, but we do too, but their defense is litterally as bad or worse then Barca's. But they are more of a unite then Barca are. Its just their gunho approach and lack of proper personnel that makes them exploitable defensively. But most importantly, they exert TONS of energy in first hour of games, so if you wait them out you can punish them big time in 2nd halfs. Both City and Dortmund did with ease in two 2nd halfs.
    I haven't watched much of them this year I'll take your word for it :tup:
     

    baggio

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    Jun 3, 2003
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    If AtM and Juve make the final, the former stand to lose their 3rd final in 4 seasons. And the latter, their 2nd final in 3 seasons, and fifth consecutively. Insane stats.

    Also, I think in certain ties it's a distinct advantage to play a home game in the second leg, and Monaco is that type of tie. Hope we can keep our composure. This tie is Juve's to lose, if they get overconfident and make silly mistakes.

    The second semi final is also as tricky. AtM like us, would have a better chance against Madrid over two legs IMO. They know them well, and are more tactically suited to a two legged tie. Also coz Simeone is a better tactician than Zizou, and 180 minutes of football is enough time to study an opponent and attack the weak areas as he will do.

    I can see us go through, just can't pick which Madrid it will be. RM in a one leg tie would be favourites if they make it. And AtM would be wanting Ito shed off the chokers tag if they do too. Although ATM do look a little tired compared to previous seasons.
     
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    Barcelona scored this season most goals in all competitions: 143
    Monaco is second with: 141

    Monaco concedes a lot and they only played really attacking teams so far (Dortmund and Man. City), we are made from other material and don't play with such an open defence as their opponents before. Big chances to take the Cup with the big ears.
     

    Azzurri7

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    Nah fuck that, Real would be by far most complicated to face in final. They have more quality then us. While Atletico doesnt and we are good enough to battle them tactically, Atletico, then others are.
    Not that I disagree, but loosing two finals in last 3 years (one of them in the last seconds) even if they are not in their best that would be as tough as facing Real from all point of views.

    One wonders if Simeone makes it if he will make the same mistakes he's done in the last two finals.
     

    Orgut

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    Dec 31, 2002
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    Just mark hard Mbappe and we'll be fine :p
    We need to mark Lemar as well... and Mendy.. and Fabinho.. They are a very talented team but I think this team isnt strong enough defensively to be able to hold up against us

    Atl Real - This is interesting as Real can attack very well while Atl has that defense..
    If we get Real in the final it wouldnt be similar to Barca as Real has a midfield and the play more balanced than before but we should still be able to hurt them while we will have to hold Mr I score in every game...
    Atl Madrid will make us the attacking team and they will be playing more defensive than us which could do 2 things 1. They can hurt us on the counters with Greizmann.. 2.We will have less to defend against which should make our defensive play easier to handle in that prespective and we should be attacking more which should make us able to create more (at least stats wise)
    I honestly dont know which team I prefer in the final - The mind says Atl as they are surely not as good as Real but if they do get past Real Doesnt it mean their defense should be very problematic as it succeeded past Real?!
     

    Bianconero_Aus

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    Great draw, they are very doable, they have weak defense tho their enthusiasm and aggressive style won't be easy, but it defenitely easiest draw.

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    We held a superior attack to 0 goals over 2 legs. Not taking them lightly at all, but if we can't progress against a team who start Andrea Fricken Raggi in their central defence, we don't deserve shit.
     
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