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[tokeweed]

The CL semi finals draw starts in 10 minutes guys!  I hope LFC draws Roma!

I will edit this post as the draws come in... 

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[Trofo]

but only after 5 minutes Payet scored 4th goal of Marseille. On additional time they finnished match by scoring empty net goal.

Since he went away from West Ham I didn't watch him very much and I didn't hear a lot about him as well. Hence, I thought that maybe he lost his touch.
But the ball controls he showed yesterday - amazing. End that goal, my reaction was - "Payet...goal....." before he scored. It was clear to me he would score as soon as I found out it was him entering the box. Amazing guy.

He scored another beautiful goal with his left foot from about 20 meters out but it was disallowed because his teammate made a foul. On top of that he had some great dribbles and long passes throughout the game. It seems to me that his touch is better then ever, he is only lacking a little on the fitness plan.

The draw should start any minute now so let's see what delights await us in the future...

[tokeweed]

So Bayern Munich just announced that Niko Kovac is gonna be their new manager starting next season on a three year deal.  No idea who he is...  Lol.

Edit:  YEEEESSS!!!!  LFC drew Roma!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[tomahawk9]

noooooo! I wanted to see Liverpool vs Roma in the final  but i'm glad that one of them will be in the final.

Bayern Munich will finally face a top team in the CL this season. Real Madrid vs Bayern is a Champions League classic (the most played CL match), in 4 occasions the winner of this draw has won the Champions League. They've met 24 times in this competition with a record: Bayern 11 RM 11 Draws 2. Last time they met was last year in the quarter finals, RM beat Bayern 1-2 at the Allianz Arena, and 4-2 in extra time at the Santiago Bernabeu (remember? when Vidal saw the red card and Ronaldo scored a hat trick?). There's no doubt that the germans are looking for revenge after last year's KO, and with Jupp Heynckes (who returns to the Santiago Berbaeu after 20 years, he lead RM to win their 7th Champions League title) they might actually have a chance to put a stop to RM's dominance. Great game ahead of us.

On the other hand, Liverpool is going to play against the weakest team (let's not kid ourselves, the italians are the weakest team in the semis). Rematch of the 1984 European cup final. They've met 5 times in the CL (3 Liverpool 1 Roma 1 Draw). Last time they met was in the 2002 Champions League in the group stage. IMO, there are no favorites here, but Salah will return to his former team where they know him pretty well so it'll be interesting to see how they manage to stop the Egyptian's great form.

Europa League:

Marseille vs Salzburg / Arsenal vs Atletico

Oh the dream, everybody wanted to see the gunners in the final against the spaniards. IMO, this is arguably the worst draw Arsenal could get, chances of reaching the final are getting slim, but I think it's going to be an exciting match.

[LTU_btc]

Real vs Bayern. Well, Real Madrid winning UCL third year in a row would be like a worst nightmare for me, so I hope that Bayern will kick them out. But I don't believe that's possible. We remember Ronaldo goals from offside against Bayern last time, now questionable penalty against Juventus. I hope that referees will not become brightest stars of the fame this time...
Roma vs Liverpool. Liverpool now have great chances to reach UCL final first time since 2007. I think even Liverpool fans didn't expected that their team can go so far this season.

Arsenal - Atletico. Mostly wanted to see these team in the final, but they will face each other in semifinal. Atletico have better chances but I think we shouldn't underestimate Arsenal
Marseille - Salzburg. While watching yesterday game I thought that Marseille would be very difficult opponent for Arsenal or Atletico. Salzburg, despite amazing performance against Lazio now have only minimal chances to reach final I think.

[cazkooo]

Real vs Bayern. Well, Real Madrid winning UCL third year in a row would be like a worst nightmare for me, so I hope that Bayern will kick them out. But I don't believe that's possible.

Anything is definitely possible in football but Real Madrid probably going to win in three times in a row . Bayern probably stands no chance against them or atleast I think so but Liverpool might surprises us, they have beat manchester city which is a favourite to win the champions league so they might be able to do something to Real Madrid

[Ab-Soul]

I think Bayern München - Real Madrid winner will win the Champions League cup. Also Arsenal - Atletico Madrid winner will win the Europa League cup. They are favorites for a reason but I don't know how did they see each other in semi finals. I thought they would play in Final. I guess UEFA didn't fix games this time.

[ballerin and giroud]

I think Bayern München - Real Madrid winner will win the Champions League cup. Also Arsenal - Atletico Madrid winner will win the Europa League cup. They are favorites for a reason but I don't know how did they see each other in semi finals. I thought they would play in Final. I guess UEFA didn't fix games this time.

Yes, Ideally the final party is:

Bayern Munich VS Real Madrid (UCL)

Arsenal VS Atletico Madrid (Europe League)

But in fact they met in the semi-finals. If in my country this is called as the early-final. But football does not talk about strength, unseeded teams in the finals will win games, nothing is impossible in the world of football. Bayern Munich is a strong team, as well as with Real Madrid who has a qualified player. So this game will run fiercely, but if seen the previous meeting between Real Madrid and Munich, Real Madrid is the team more in the favor than Bayern Munich.

[Rinsend]

I think Bayern München - Real Madrid winner will win the Champions League cup. Also Arsenal - Atletico Madrid winner will win the Europa League cup. They are favorites for a reason but I don't know how did they see each other in semi finals. I thought they would play in Final. I guess UEFA didn't fix games this time.

Maybe they are the favorites in the Champions League, but after you see the incredible comeback from AS Roma, I hope you do not underestimate AS Roma and Liverpool, there's nothing to be underestimated. The finals are only played once, and Real Madrid will not win if they play like yesterday. AS Roma and Liverpool can win if they play like yesterday. Bayern Munich look great in the Bundes League because their rivals are not so competitive. The four clubs in the semifinals are on the same level and they have equal chances.

[Wendigo]

My early prediction is that Liverpool and Bayern will go to the final and the German side will lift the Cup  Real Madrid got super lucky so undeservedly. I am rooting for Bayern 

[Lionidas]

I think Bayern München - Real Madrid winner will win the Champions League cup. Also Arsenal - Atletico Madrid winner will win the Europa League cup. They are favorites for a reason but I don't know how did they see each other in semi finals. I thought they would play in Final. I guess UEFA didn't fix games this time.

Yes, Ideally the final party is:

Bayern Munich VS Real Madrid (UCL)

Arsenal VS Atletico Madrid (Europe League)

But in fact they met in the semi-finals. If in my country this is called as the early-final. But football does not talk about strength, unseeded teams in the finals will win games, nothing is impossible in the world of football. Bayern Munich is a strong team, as well as with Real Madrid who has a qualified player. So this game will run fiercely, but if seen the previous meeting between Real Madrid and Munich, Real Madrid is the team more in the favor than Bayern Munich.

I have said I can not see Roma getting past Barcelona but they did, most see them not getting past Liverpool but it is not league play so they could just go about and do it. I wouldn't be surprised anymore the way the matches of top teams in their respective leagues have gone so far.

So Bayern Munich just announced that Niko Kovac is gonna be their new manager starting next season on a three year deal.  No idea who he is...  Lol.

Edit:  YEEEESSS!!!!  LFC drew Roma!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

They say it was fixed! Maybe Gianluigi Buffon was there during the draw.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/945660/Champions-League-draw-fixed-Liverpool-Real-Madrid-Bayern-Munich

He is still on fire about the refs call that ended his career on a sour note.

[dado7]

but only after 5 minutes Payet scored 4th goal of Marseille. On additional time they finnished match by scoring empty net goal.

Since he went away from West Ham I didn't watch him very much and I didn't hear a lot about him as well. Hence, I thought that maybe he lost his touch.
But the ball controls he showed yesterday - amazing. End that goal, my reaction was - "Payet...goal....." before he scored. It was clear to me he would score as soon as I found out it was him entering the box. Amazing guy.

He scored another beautiful goal with his left foot from about 20 meters out but it was disallowed because his teammate made a foul. On top of that he had some great dribbles and long passes throughout the game. It seems to me that his touch is better then ever, he is only lacking a little on the fitness plan.

The draw should start any minute now so let's see what delights await us in the future...

An interesting draw . My friend actually went to West Ham camp while Payet was still not a big star and Bilić was their manager. He always looked totally unfit and lazy, but even then he knew he would become a great player.

[CasinoBetGame]

iam not believe arsenal meet atletico madrid in semifinal
i think this match winner can easy to champion in europa league

[daarul50]

Two teams not initially favored to qualify for the semi-finals of UCL will meet AS Roma and Liverpool. I do not expect these two teams to meet in the semi-finals because I would rather expect these two teams to meet in the final, both teams are always vying and surprising when competing against rich teams inhabited by expensive players.

[Alex9813]

Again, Real madrid will face tough opponents on UCL.Now they will play against the bundesliga giant Bayern.We saw some Match earlier of these two.I think RMA will do better on this occasion.I am eagerly waiting for a tremendous match of these two team.IMO RMA is better team on this match so I will bet for RMA.

[cazkooo]

Again, Real madrid will face tough opponents on UCL.Now they will play against the bundesliga giant Bayern.We saw some Match earlier of these two.I think RMA will do better on this occasion.I am eagerly waiting for a tremendous match of these two team.IMO RMA is better team on this match so I will bet for RMA.

Not really a tough team compared with Juventus. If they could won against juventus then they could do this. Ronaldo was very motivated to be the top scorer as well so you may see him give his best on this match. I still think their biggest obstacle will be liverpool because this dark horse probably have a chance to win the champions league

[Vseguin45]

Now that the draw is done, I bet on a Liverpool - Bayern Munich final, and I see Liverpool creating a surprise and winning the Champions League this season.

[Rinsend]

Liverpool and AS Roma are the two most underrated semi-finalists throughout the competition. Liverpool is considered by many to be the only complementary British representative who will not go as far as any other team. And AS Roma, a lot of people think that Barcelona get an easy opponent and say that it's "Just AS Roma". But now Liverpool is the British representative who drove the furthest in the competition and AS Roma drove Barcelona in the top 8. No opponents should be underestimated in the Champions League.

[absy]

Liverpool and AS Roma are the two most underrated semi-finalists throughout the competition. Liverpool is considered by many to be the only complementary British representative who will not go as far as any other team. And AS Roma, a lot of people think that Barcelona get an easy opponent and say that it's "Just AS Roma". But now Liverpool is the British representative who drove the furthest in the competition and AS Roma drove Barcelona in the top 8. No opponents should be underestimated in the Champions League.

Exactly , Barca fans ( including me ) were so happy that we were drew Roma and after the first leg we were so confident about the victory , maybe because of our over-confidence we lost and now Liverpool fans are doing the same mistake by considering they have already won because its Roma but I think this will be a tight one.

[emberbekas]

Now that the draw is done, I bet on a Liverpool - Bayern Munich final, and I see Liverpool creating a surprise and winning the Champions League this season.

My rough predictions Liverpool and Real Madrid will qualify to the final game. Liverpool will get two easy games while Madrid with the tough one. Liverpool has the better experience than AS Roma at UCL.