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raumdeuter:
Atletico is a team designed for Bayern plays exactly, If we get Atletico we would need a huge miracle to go through

Madrid is 50-50 depending on which team shows up. We can beat Madrid and they can also beat us handily

City is the easiest of the teams left and we would have an advantage over them.

My major concern is when Robben and Boatank would be back into the team cos without them our chances arent so bright

Since Boatank left our defence has been a sieve and without Robben the offence has been weak

Once again I would like to thank Vidal for the performance and than Man Utd once again for taking Schweini and making the deal happen

The way they gripped Messi ehn. I was looking for him all over the pitch I did not see him. The irony is that man for man they don't have much better personnel than we do. They are just so much better organized. I still think we would advance but we would have to show some tactical flexibility

You are right on Madrid. Its a toss up. If the first leg is at Madrid then we absolutely have to score an away goal. I think that really hurt us badly in the last two semis. When I talk about Pep it would look like I have personal vendetta against him but the way he approaches away games in the CL is frustrating. You have a Ferrari and you are driving it like Keke Marwa. Aside Arsenal and the first 60mins vs Juve we've been bleh away from home in the K.O stages

Robben and Boa-TANK are back in training and I'm fairly confident they will be back in time for the semis. What is the update on Coman?

Vidal has been a warrior this K.O stage, he and Müller have been our most important contributors

Time for the real basketball to begin. Before I make my picks and talk about the Warriors allow me to give props to the legend, the icon, the next after Jordan as far as I'm concerned Kobe Bryant. Growing up we all wanted to be like M.J and then Kobe. I had them Adidas Kobe 2's that year. Lol superugly but unique kicks that I loved to death. From the Afros to trying his baseline windmill dunks he was The Guy we all wanted to be. Not even a fake rape case by that gold diggin jezebel hussy could diminish the respect. The man saw it all, dropping 81pts on my birthday to the lows of playing with the likes of Smush Parker, Kwame Brown and losing to the Celts in 08 to proving he can do it without Shaq. Twice!

Dude was a poster child for overcoming adversity. A bad man that didn't need your love and it pushed him to outperform other arguably more naturally gifted players. Despite all the late career injuries that were a by product of his manic desire to compete and win its only fitting that he dropped 60pts while taking 50shots. Talk about going out on your own terms

If you doubted his greatness just check the reactions from rival fans in their own building even the ones he consistently crushed

Salute to The Mamba. Thanks for everything you gave to the game.

bykebyke:
Na wa o..what would Pep do before he becomes likeable in your eyes?

Win the Champions League. That is the only thing he can do

Semis tomorrow. I'd take any team but those Spartans from Atleti. 29 clean sheets from 48 matches. Unbelievable

My ideal draw will be City they are the softest of the bunch if we play to our abilities

I no run from Madrid either its just I don't trust Pep to set up the team properly to get past them

Either way I believe this team. We are in the dance and are fixing for an encore in Milano

Vidal finally proving why we paid so much. What a NASA shot.

Overall we made really hard work of what should have been a pretty straightforward tie. We have a lot of work to do

Javi Martinez really looked like he's lost a step or two

Douglas Costa needs to work on his finishing. Wingers should be goal threats and if Costa is going to be elite he has to be deadlier with his decisions in front of goal otherwise all that speed name waste

Mueller my man of the match

And Pep is a cretin for bringing on Goetze in stoppage time. I'm legit sick of this guy

eyoniggar:
It wont change a thing bro.I SAW IT, I SAW IT.

Lmao Bruh

Donlittle:
oh dang, i just tuned in in the fourth. Do you think this game showed definitely showed who will the WCF?

This is a team of destiny tbh. They played a nailbiter at the Grizzlies only a night before. A loss would have crushed their spirits but now not only did they end the Spurs home streak they also ended a 19year run of regular season losses. Ensured they were going to bring 72-10 to rest, highest number of road wins, only team to not lose back to back

They will be too strong for the Spurs

Steph da chef best player in the league hands down

Also I don't think the Warriors should be putting Green on Lamarcus Aldridge. Matchup nightmare

The Chef is cooking

Aldridge torching Green pretty badly atm

Steph Curry kan to se ju. 8pts lead vanished just like that

All knotted at the half. A real war of attrition this.
35-35 lool

Draymond Green wants this game badly. What a player

Roland17:
Vidal and Martinez and Gotze had games to forget, Stuttgart started out very strong and the referee struggled with crowd influence at the Mercedes-Benz Arena as they were seeking Vidal's head for some reason, guardiola made the right call by getting Vidal out early in the first as Bayern could have ended the game a man down before first half.

Costa's goal was typical only from a farther distance against Stuttgart.

Gotze would make the German squad to France no questions, playing time again depending on the formation J.Low favors during the tournament, Gotze is a tournament player, he has a knack of performing on the big stage.

I would love to think Ancelotti convinces him to stay back and fight for his place but that would be a herculean task as Bayern have made a lot of offensive acquisitions lately.

I believe the Euro's determine his fate.

Vidal was having a decent game IMO till him quanta start. Plus to be frank the entire team played badly. That 3-1 score is grossly misleading

We might not get past Benfica if we play like we did yesterday.

As for the National Team everyone is aware of what Götze can do. He brings so much fluidity to the front-line and combines very well with Müller, which begs the question why isn't he replicating it for club? Well for one he has no defined role, he's like the Garba Lawal of our attack, secondly he is on a short leash. Shorter than normal. Pep never hesitates to yank him off at the slightest opportunity further crushing his confidence or putting him in garbage time of crucial matches

I heard he was not Pep's choice as Pep wanted Neymar ab initio. Of course Neymar has gone on to be the better player but Götze should not be far behind based on the talents he has shown at the highest level. His management of the boy is disappointing

Let's see what happens with Carlo, quality forwards come at a premium and with Robben and Ribery leaving in a year or two we shouldn't be losing our young players

Costa's golazo was something

As for Javi Martinez. Smh

Roland17:
I can not understand why M. Gotze has failed to thrive under Guardiola, he has not been given enough playing opportunity however the few opportunities presented on the pitch he has looked withdrawn and unable to express himself, you would think Bayern's style of play which seeks to dominate possession with fluid passing and off the ball movement would suit Gotze.

After Guardiola moves to England it would be interesting to see how Ancelotti uses Gotze especially if the latter decides to stay, its a tough situation for the lad, way too many offensive acquisition and return for the squad.

Guardiola has crushed that boy's confidence its really that simple. I hope he gets a fair shot under Ancelotti

Bashmantech:
PLANNING THE DGW33 & 34 FIXTURES

Why you just dey broadcast DGW like amateur. Smh

Lol at this thread

Bron can guard all 5 positions

Kobe played with stars like Rick Fox, Brian Shaw, Devean George, Derek Fisher and A.C Green (I suprise say them no add Tyronn Lue sef)

Dwyane Wade is an average overhyped player

And the Daddy of all megedefegede. MJ is scared of LBJ overtaking his greatness

drinkmorewater:
There U said it, but by looking at their schedule, HOU's was easier compared to Dallas, I mean both Dallas and Houston have almost the same wins and loss! So what's the big difference between 'em?

If U say Hou ave been inconsistent this year, is it Dallas that has been so consistent?, both teams trash but obviously HOU are more concerned with Trae day and OVO festivals!!!

Lol braah I told you Houston would shat the bed despite their easier run-in. You had them at 42-40 and even 7th seed

They aren't almost the same record. The Mavs are 2 and a half games ahead and that can extend to 3 if the Mavs win tonight

After watching last night's game I'm convinced that bar injury the Warriors would be too much for the Spurs, hell they are a younger version of the Spurs. The Warriors would have to be at their absolute worst in 4 games to lose, bear in mind they have not suffered back to back losses all season

Steph impressed me with the adjustments he made, taking the ball to the hoop. He needs to do that more often. In fact I wonder why he doesn't since his efficiency is off the Richter close to the hoop

Held to 40 at the half. A 65 win team

Draymond Green needs to chill and learn to channel his aggro better. The tempo suits the Spurs but for those questioning the Warriors D I hope you have gotten an answer

A40:
I think the Jazz would make the playoffs leaving a straight fight between Mavericks and the Rockets. The Mavs might edge it not because they are better or have the easy run-in but just because the Rockets are a bad joke rn

drinkmorewater:
PHX, LAL, MINN, SAC, that's the rockets last 4 games irrespective of the ground

MEM, LAC, UTH, SAN that's Dallas last 4 games

Now looking at that, the rockets surely have an easier run in!

The only respect I have for mark cuban is that he has won a a championship ring, especially with that team that really only had Nowitski, it aint easy but he (MC) has pulled one down for dallas which is better than going a decade or so without one!

Shey I told you its not by schedule. Now the Mavs only need 1 more win or 2 out of their last 4 and it won't matter if the Rockets are facing Dodan Warriors in their last 3 games

birdman:
Where is his royal highness (HRH) James? Curry ko, thyme ni

James ko Jimmy ni. Wake up and smell the roses your King has been dethroned

birdman:
Yeah, tough situation. And there are some teams that are desperate enough to offer him max. Im hoping against hope that Morey pulls in a big fish this summer (hello Durant ). That might be enough to keep Dwight without giving him the max. We still need a better coach and traditional PG - Harden needs to hold the ball less.

Why will Durant leave OKC and Westbrook to come and play with Dwight Howard?

The Rockets or any other team for that matter would be stewpid to give Dwight a max deal. He blew a chance at greatness refusing to learn under Kobe. Now not only is he banged up he is merely wafting through the league and can no longer be rated as one of the top 3 or even top 5 Centers in the league anymore

Your team will never be relevant with Dwight as its anchor no be swear

sinizia:
You be better observer. When I saw the móron in yesterday's line-up, I told people that Madrid will suffer for fielding that Idíot. They mocked me but by the final whistle I was vindicated. TBH, Brazilian players are waaaaayyyy overrated!! Danilo is one of the most over-hyped piece of shít in the last transfer window. Even after all the nonchalant performances I still don't know why Zidane or the sacked Benitez kept playing him. Coz he's a new buy and cost big money? So fùcking what?


Carvajal is a hustler, a gladiator, defends good and still bombs forward to help out in attacks, yet he's benched for Danilo that sucks in every aspect of football, even in ATTACK!! Why didn't Zidance stick with a ninja that came through for him at Nou Camp? These coaches are damn blind!! I was so peeved that I prayed for Danilo to suffer one year injury so Carvajal can play consistently.


Zidane is a rank Idíot. This is the same thing that cost Benitez his job at Bernabeau. He was playing the likes of Isco, Jese and Casmiero and these ninjas were punching above their weight, grinding out results no matter how poor they were; but when the first El Clàsico came, he went for the just-returned (as of then) Benzema and Bale (coz of popularity) and Barça wiped the Bernabeau floor with them. I wonder what's so special in coaches like Van Gaal and co when they can't make simple substitutions or choose a better line-up. I don't need a coaching badge to know that if I'm appointed this minute, Danilo would be sold off!! Carvajal and Arbeloa are way better than that over-hyped stillborn!! I pray Wolfsburg ràpes them at Bernabeau coz Madrid are shitty this season. Those ninjas thinks UCL na child's play. Overpaid, over-pampered Anuofias!!

I still chuckle in amusement when clowns claim his absence was why we were able to beat Porto last year.

Madrid paid €35m for him kwa? E be like say na agent I go still be last last. I know Zidane will not be silly enough to start that overhyped Brazilian if he does Madrid are out. Simple as that

SmooshCHN:
Who's going to be the Season MVP?
Who's going to win the NBA FINALS?


1. Westbrook / Curry
2. Spurs or Golden State

Your opinion too? Bridman, Skywalker5, A40, Roland17, Mynd44

Steph Curry. No brainer

Golden State. They have only had 1 blowout loss all season despite injuries to key role players. Teams throw their best shot at them every night and to lose just 9 games is insane. They shouldn't have come out to say they wanted to break the record cos now they have to do it or it might hurt their psyche for the playoffs

birdman:
Tonight is a good example game of Harden's issues - rockets vs mavs. Just now, mavs went on a 12-0 run. Ok, they got hot right? Unless you were watching Harden. In literally 4 possessions back to back, he either failed to pick up his man, switch on a pick and roll or strolled back to defend after missing a shot. Each time, the remaining 4 guys crowded down the paint, leaving a fifth man open at the 3pt line. Which equals four straight uncontested 3s. Equals 12-0 run.

Obviously his teamates notice, because Beverly just gave him an earful after he refused to show on the pick and roll. Sell, sell, sell!

I don't think you have to remind me of James Harden's incompetence on defense. You will soon tell me water is wet. My point is can you replace his scoring and playmaking? Do you have any player in that Rockets squad that can pick up that slack?

So you would rather extend Dwight and give him a max-deal?

birdman:
tmac was being diplomatic as usual, key word being "playing together". Harden and Howard definitely have chemistry issues, but both know how to keep it on the down low. Harden says the right things until he gets on the court. Howard does everything right up front and while working his agenda in the background. I hope morey looks past his playerrmetrics or whatever he calls it these days, and sells Harden first chance we get.

Lol you guys are not better than the Sixers without Harden. If Morey was smart he would look for a team he could con to trade for Howard (who is done at elite level IMO)

raumdeuter:
Impressed by Wolfsburg.

2-0 win clean sheet. Most likely Madrid would blow them out in the return leg but at the moment they are riding the crest

Wolfsburg this season 9 CL games 7 wins.

Thats the team currently 8th in Bundesliga fa!!

All Die Wolfe need is an away goal and Madrid will need 4. With Benzema potentially missing I hope Wolfsburg go for it. They missed 2-3 glorious chances to put the game and tie to bed. Not forgetting the numerous attacks that that donkey Schürrle broke down single handedly

They need to take advantage of Danilo at RB if Zidane is crazy enough to play him again, that nigga does not have a defensive bone in his body.

pelvicky:
special mention... draxler ....confirm fine boy



anybody wey say EPL beta pass buli shd be stone

This is the high quality of football we BuLi followers enjoy each week. At least as time goes on we are now seeing that the EPL is the league to be burned down

What a phuckin blitzkrieg. And it could have been more

David Lulz always bringing the LOLZ as usual

And whoa! Wolfsburg I never hexperred it. Keep a clean sheet bitte!

birdman:
Whoever gets Durant when he leaves OKC will be very dissappointed.

Lmao that's harsh. Aside the injuries I just think he needs to ask himself how bad does he want it. MJ didn't run after running into the brickwall of the Celts and Pistons. OKC should be looking at getting a vet that can still contribute

Don't get it twisted though Durant joining the Raptors, Celts, Wizards changes everything in the East