Pep was humbled yesterday. We all need that lesson at some point in our lives.

He thought he could just waltz into the Champions league finals for the first time with Man city and win? Naaaaah mehn!
You have to pay your dues of first finals' heart break.

MsAllison:


na over sabi go kill Pep Las Las

it's obvious that that Cigar he smoked affected him.
you had a formidable team that dislodged bvb and PSG why altering it?
Fernandinho kept a whole PSG at bay yet you decided to bench him.
of all people you are to start you didn't see Aguero, Jesus, Ferran to start it's Sterling all people who is confused with football.
you played without sterling through the whole round 16 yet you decided to get him on finals.
his tactics yesterday made KDB and Foden useless.
Pep caused that defeat 100%
I'm a city fan but at this point I've lost hope in champions league.
it doesn't matter if we lift EPL every season
really doesn't matter anymore.
I've given football a break too

at bolded, I doubt if you have been watching man city matches consistently as a city fan


for me I think he resulted to such tactics, having failed with his regular 11 with match he played against Chelsea few weeks back

Ramon92:
When Pep was at Bayern and Tuchel at Mainz, it was probably only Mainz that attacked Bayern while others went for damage control during the Bundesliga. Tho Tuchel lost both times, he earned Pep's respect and they met at a restaurant later on to discuss tactics.

Tuchel wanted the meeting at all costs and was set up by a mutual friend. The third party reported that of all questions, Tuchel chose to ask why Bayern's fullbacks tucked in midfield when they played Madrid..

Since then, Pep has never beaten Tuchel..

-The Athletic

Awesome

Thanks for this

PlayMaker14:
The money when I use take place the bet for one mega shop belongs to our Church and it was meant to repair one of the Church 18-seater bus...

I just say make I risk am.... Wetin I wan tell Pastor Ademola A.K.A "God's Own General" today?

PlayMaker14:
The money when I use take place the bet for one mega shop belongs to our Church and it was meant to repair one of the Church 18-seater bus...

I just say make I risk am.... Wetin I wan tell Pastor Ademola A.K.A "God's Own General" today?

Lol

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If Fernadinho had started the game, he would have been red carded in the first half. Gad played the best formation by fielding enough midfielders.

His plan was to outplay and win the game from first half and then bring in Fanardinho and the other guy in the second half to lock up, but Tuchel was something else.

In fact, Tuchel also made a mistake yesterday by bringing in Pulisic for Werner. As useless as Werner is in front of goal, him on that field when Fanardinho was on would have cost city some more cards with his speed and disturbance which was what Pulisic was brought on to do, he failed and City were able to Spread the ball from the back.

But at last Tuchel plan paid off.


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And the pain rightfully landed at the theatre of wet dreams where Zebras play football.


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Immediate I saw the lineup I quickly rushed to stake Chelsea straight win with 5k. The odds had dropped to 3.8 immediately the lineup was announced even d bookies knew Pep goofed. U playing a team that easily turn defense into attack in seconds and u left out Fernandinho. Aguero on d bench isn't an issue he had been injured all season. What was Sterling doin in the lineup. I know even Sterling must have thought it was a typo when he saw his name on the team sheet considering how poor he had been all season.

frog12:
na destroy be dis? just 1 - 0 !

chelsea players were just kicking their legs like CRABS yesterday. na game be dat ?

Lol... Man city with just 1 shot on target for the full 90... Tuchel wan kill am

He lost the game with his nonsense starting XI. How can you start 6 attackers against a Chelsea side that has kante,jogging and T Silva. In my own opinion, he should have started Fenardinho, Jesus/Aguero and Laporte

heniford2:
That guy played his best but Chelsea was Ruthless James no let steering to breath Kante no geer chilwell no let marhez all na sense it was a match filled with passion

PlayMaker14:
The money when I use take place the bet for one mega shop belongs to our Church and it was meant to repair one of the Church 18-seater bus...

I just say make I risk am.... Wetin I wan tell Pastor Ademola A.K.A "God's Own General" today?

Tell him nothing but the truth. Am sure police station will be waiting for you.

thesicilian:
He lost by the slimmest of margins : 0-1. Let's not over-analyse things.

which should have been so.. He sidelined aguero, and Fernandinho, and it gave him the expected results...

Fiscus105:



at bolded, I doubt if you have been watching man city matches consistently as a city fan

yes I am
what I meant is that i don't see any need of making changes from the team that won PSG second leg.
benching Fernandinho was a fatal error
Ilkay is not a DMF
ok if he insisted on benching Fernandinho why not play a known striker and put Foden in sterling position then play KDB and Bernardo as AMF
even Feran would have been a better option

Plut01:
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If Fernadinho had started the game, he would have been red carded in the first half. Gad played the best formation by fielding enough midfielders.

His plan was to outplay and win the game from first half and then bring in Fanardinho and the other guy in the second half to lock up, but Tuchel is something else.

In fact, Tuchel also made a mistake yesterday by bringing in Pulisic for Werner. As useless as Werner is in front of goal, him on that field when Fanardinho was on would have cost city some more cards with his speed and disturbance which was what Pulisic was brought on to do, he failed and City were able to Spread the ball from the back.

But at last Tuchel plan paid off.


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Chelsea fans and unsolicited explanations

Angelfrost:
The moment I saw Fernandinho on that bench with the useless Sterling, and Mahrez as striking force, I just knew Pep came to joke around... The consequent result was quite fitting to the pathetic display that was to follow.

Pep just played into the hands of his harsh critics and detractors. Such a shame!!!

but ur Fernandinho was in starting 11 when they faced Chelsea in FA semi- final and you were defeated.

in life not only football, you win some you loose some.

Amotolongbo:
Ole Gunnar Solksjær will do it

you joke too much

Plut01:
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If Fernadinho had started the game, he would have been red carded in the first half. Gad played the best formation by fielding enough midfielders.

His plan was to outplay and win the game from first half and then bring in Fanardinho and the other guy in the second half to lock up, but Tuchel is something else.

In fact, Tuchel also made a mistake yesterday by bringing in Pulisic for Werner. As useless as Werner is in front of goal, him on that field when Fanardinho was on would have cost city some more cards with his speed and disturbance which was what Pulisic was brought on to do, he failed and City were able to Spread the ball from the back.

But at last Tuchel plan paid off.


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Immediately Werner Left Stones and Diaz where Free to come to midfield and we had lots of pressure. As useless as Werner is in front of goal he makes up for it by occupying defenders and dragging them out of position to pave way for others

Pep will carry another champions league. Case closed..
I said it here even when lampard was Chelsea's coach during the early season
,that Chelsea will carry champions league. Many attacked and quoted me with harsh words on top..So,how market?...
Congratulations Chelsea!!!
Arsenal will rise again.
Man U might fall like a bird...
Liverpool will come runner up.
This I have seen. Save it for future purposes..
Nairaland have many underrated prophets!!!

thesicilian:
He lost by the slimmest of margins : 0-1. Let's not over-analyse things.

Dont mind all these critics. If its easy let them go and coach. Thats how Gary Neville was running his mouth until he went to Valencia.

TOPCRUISE:
I knew Man city will lose if De bruyne was among the starting 11 because Kante will be ready for him. He should have been used as a sub. I was shocked when he started him.

I'm sure you're joking. Bench de bruyne because of kante. Just like saying bench Messi because of Pepe

The man try but Chelsea took the victory at the end

Pep remains a genius of a coach regardless but talent is just not enough.... TT is a strategist who instilled passion into his squad.. Thsbk his strategy worked, aided by PEPs wrong choice and decisions...

Today James, chilwell, giroud et al are UCL champion medal owners... a medal that eluded soccer greats like Ibra and Ronaldo Delima.

[quote author=paulolee post=102187838]
yes I said it...losing trophy takes nothing away from him because he won ur epl god fergie twice in this same UCL final n u guys in EPL are still rating Ferguson ahead of others in EPL...
as tuchel and klopp had beaten pep in the biggest stage now
we can rate them ahead of pep right?
person wey ni fit win the cl with bayern munich
He's lucky to have started at barcelona that had messi xavi iniesta and the likes
will guardiola even smell the final with carrick fletcher,old Scholes,tevez Wes brown,o shea
or you think fergie wouldn't have won 3 straight bundesliga with bayern too
He's been working where the grass is green and the teams have money too
SAF>>>>>>Pep

thesicilian:
He lost by the slimmest of margins : 0-1. Let's not over-analyse things.

Almighty City play 90 minutes without a goal and you call it a slimmest margin. They supposed to flog the players including the coach

Ifybwoy7:
any reasonable coach will play without a striker against chelsea because of how Chelsea defence line is set up. how do you think Aguero would have hurt chelsea when Chelsea doesn't give you the Chance to penetrate through the middle even. suarez and benzima no get chance to do that one if nor that set piece goal. chelsea is a dangerous team to play period

you've said it all, a dead Chelsea is as good as a living Chelsea. barca would explain better, someone once said the way and manner at which barca will play and defeat any other of the EPL big 4 or top six it would never like that do to Chelsea.
Chelsea's strength lies in its inconsistency, that is one secret most don't understand, particularly when the right coach is on board their ship.

afroxyz:


Dont mind all these critics. If its easy let them go and coach. Thats how Gary Neville was running his mouth until he went to Valencia.

do you mean it's ain't easy!? I want to be sure you weren't one of those that played the match on the internet before it was played.

mariahAngel:


Chelsea fans and unsolicited explanations

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United fan sorry oo

Do not worry, Chelsea will allow your Trophy-shy players to kiss the trophy when it gets to Canterbury, for a token though

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Chinny024:
Pep will carry another champions league. Case closed..
I said it here even when lampard was Chelsea's coach during the early season
,that Chelsea will carry champions league. Many attacked and quoted me with harsh words on top..So,how market?...
Congratulations Chelsea!!!
Arsenal will rise again.
Man U might fall like a bird...
Liverpool will come runner up.
This I have seen. Save it for future purposes..
Nairaland have many underrated prophets!!!

Eze nwaanyi!

mariahAngel:


Eze nwaanyi!

E never reach like that na...
God forbid

De Bruyne as a sub when he's not injured, no way. If you watch how City plays, you will know how immense De Bruyne is for the team. You can't keep him silent for 90mins, he left the pitch at 56mins. He will either make one decisive dangerous move, shot, or pass.

I think a natural CDM, Rodri or Fernadinho should have started. Gundogan sitting deep at the beginning of the game did not make sense. There was even news on Friday that he picked up a knock in training. So, it's possible he's not 100% fit. Why risk such a player in the CDM role. Sterling has lost form, why did he start?

TOPCRUISE:
I knew Man city will lose if De bruyne was among the starting 11 because Kante will be ready for him. He should have been used as a sub. I was shocked when he started him.

Plut01:

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United fan sorry oo

Do not worry, Chelsea will allow your Trophy-shy players to kiss the trophy when it gets to Canterbury, for a token though

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Naaaaaaah

They wouldn't wanna catch covid.

Cry cry baby

Ifybwoy7:
any reasonable coach will play without a striker against chelsea because of how Chelsea defence line is set up. how do you think Aguero would have hurt chelsea when Chelsea doesn't give you the Chance to penetrate through the middle even. suarez and benzima no get chance to do that one if nor that set piece goal. chelsea is a dangerous team to play period

No sir, no sir, no sir. A striker is just that. He does NOT need to penetrate defences before he scores.

Every top 9 is capable of scoring anywhere from 40 yards. Marhez and Sergio are capable of that, Jesus and Sterling are not.

Pep's big mistake yesterday was no instruction about 'Shots on Goal'. They persistently tried to work the ball into the goal and this is a big, big weakness of Pep's tactical scheme.

It was not the absence of Fernandinho whose presence will probably have prevented the Chelaea goal but his presence will not have contributed to a City goal even if they played for ten years without a strike on goal.

Tiki-taka is dead. Pep should realise this by now. It can win leagues when you have dozens of matches to shine but a one-off against a tactically astute team, nothing is guaranteed.