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[Igebotz]

You have to be grateful to me, because i put a RISK answer in the last question, putting atletico madrid to win. 

I really hope to ended up winning, the people know im a first division guy.

About line ups from Pep.... never expect anything, he changes everytime.

Nah! You belong to the Division two, you're not an elite club, getting promoted to the Div 1 through playoffs doesn't give you that status yet.  I only need Manchester united not to be more ass tomorrow to equalize

Real Madrid - Atletico Madrid game is a 50-50 match there no favourite.

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[Harkorede]

One point down for me after the lineup was announced

I knew that Haaland is going to start alongside Foden for sure but I forgot that Pep loves to play Alvarez behind Haaland so I thought he wouldnt start today turned out to be a mistake on picking that option. This could have been a good start for me but I blew it oh well 6 more questions with different answers so I still have a good chance ( or atleast I hope so  )

Alvarez is Pep's new De Bruyne if you look the way he plays Alvarez.... If I had any doubt of who wouldn't have started the game, I would have picked Foden not start instead of Alvarez, that was probably the only easy question of this round.

I know more 75-95% of us would have gotten the question wrong, If we had been asked to name the back four that would start the game.

[slackovic]

I blame Trofo or cryptofrka (whoever was in charge of the first question) for losing the first point. The question was formed in a way that it was probable that Pep could rest Alvarez or Foden which didn't happen in the end. I know that one of you did that on purpose just to throw us off.

I'm just kidding, of course. I was switching my answer from both starting to Alvarez not starting, but after his performance last night I don't think I will ever choose him not starting a game.

[Trofo]

One point down for me after the lineup was announced

I knew that Haaland is going to start alongside Foden for sure but I forgot that Pep loves to play Alvarez behind Haaland so I thought he wouldnt start today turned out to be a mistake on picking that option. This could have been a good start for me but I blew it oh well 6 more questions with different answers so I still have a good chance ( or atleast I hope so  )

Alvarez is Pep's new De Bruyne if you look the way he plays Alvarez.... If I had any doubt of who wouldn't have started the game, I would have picked Foden not start instead of Alvarez, that was probably the only easy question of this round.

I know more 75-95% of us would have gotten the question wrong, If we had been asked to name the back four that would start the game.

That was my question and even though I expected both to start I was far from certain. Why not rest your arguably best player this season in a game against Red Star at home? Ok it is beginning of the season and both Alvaraz and Foden are young so maybe not necessary.

That question also had another variant, to name full starting 11 for City and then it would be H2H. We decided on easier version in the end.

[cryptofrka]

I went for both to start after looking at their player availability. They don't have much choice to rotate, with KDB and Grealish being out.

Bernardo, Foden and Doku are their current wide options - with Foden being the only one that's primarily left-based.
That means that Alvarez has to play behind Haaland, with only rotation possible on right wing - options being Bernardo or Doku.

Of course with Pep everything is possible - but considering it's the 1st game and the beginning of the season, both to start was the preferred option.

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I'm proud of 2 questions in this round - the Kane vs Guirassy one (Kane is playing today, Bayern's got an early kickoff game on Saturday so I don't expect him to play at all) and the tennis one - Europe has the better ranked players but team World has got more surface specialists.

[slaman29]

Woohoo Pep didn't disappoint me. Started both players despite not usually going full strength in these games plus despite pretending the whole time he wants to rest guys like Alvarez. Very important for me because I need this win

Bayern and Arsenal today, then we have to tomorrow and Friday for Europa and Laver Cup. Slow burn

[buwaytress]

You know, it seems logical to see the full-strength lineup last night but I made my picks strictly based on how I felt Pep's always approached games. He likes to tinker, he likes to rest players, and he likes to rotate. How many times in seasons past have we felt how frustrating he's been not using players playing well and seemingly having favourites?

So I'm down a point, and because I thought I knew Pep too well.

[casperBGD]

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I'm proud of 2 questions in this round - the Kane vs Guirassy one (Kane is playing today, Bayern's got an early kickoff game on Saturday so I don't expect him to play at all) and the tennis one - Europe has the better ranked players but team World has got more surface specialists.

good questions
I tought about Kane missing game against Bochum, but couldn't force myself into Guirassy way, just to anonymus for me to pick him, although scored 8 goals so far

Team Europe has better single rankings, but there are doubles as well, and also looking at US open, seems that Team World is better fit for surface, but in better form as well, will be interesting to see will that "better information" will be brought us down by surprise

[slackovic]

good questions
I tought about Kane missing game against Bochum, but couldn't force myself into Guirassy way, just to anonymus for me to pick him, although scored 8 goals so far

Team Europe has better single rankings, but there are doubles as well, and also looking at US open, seems that Team World is better fit for surface, but in better form as well, will be interesting to see will that "better information" will be brought us down by surprise

My way of thinking about Kane or Guirassy was that Stuttgart is playing against much weaker (at least "on paper") team Darmstadt. I expect them to score more goals than Bayern who is playing against Bochum who playes against Bochum who is not that weak team. Also, when Stuttgart is winning this season, they tend to score a lot of goals (over three goals in all games this season).

As for the tennis question, I went with Team Europe losing. I didn't bother with checking how players play on certain surface. I went with Laver Cup being an exhibition so I hope that the best players will save their strength and others will try to beat them. Maybe not the best way of thinking, but I'm not following tennis that much to even think about checking how each player plays on certain surface

[CLS63]

I'm proud of 2 questions in this round - the Kane vs Guirassy one (Kane is playing today, Bayern's got an early kickoff game on Saturday so I don't expect him to play at all) and the tennis one - Europe has the better ranked players but team World has got more surface specialists.

It would be horrible for me in case Kane doesn't play at the weekend. Because Jayce preferred Guirassy while I was preferring Kane on this question. If both of these players are in the starting eleven then I think that Kane's chance would be much higher. To be honest I don't have any idea about the tennis question. I just trusted to my instincts.

[Trofo]

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I'm proud of 2 questions in this round - the Kane vs Guirassy one (Kane is playing today, Bayern's got an early kickoff game on Saturday so I don't expect him to play at all) and the tennis one - Europe has the better ranked players but team World has got more surface specialists.

good questions
I tought about Kane missing game against Bochum, but couldn't force myself into Guirassy way, just to anonymus for me to pick him, although scored 8 goals so far

Team Europe has better single rankings, but there are doubles as well, and also looking at US open, seems that Team World is better fit for surface, but in better form as well, will be interesting to see will that "better information" will be brought us down by surprise

Laver cup is glorified exibition and we have seen many strange results in it over the years. Thing is Fritz will not play all the matches probably because players go there to have fun and not to win trophy. And then when it come to lower ranked players Team Europe should do better.

Must admit I am not 100% sure how matches get picked. i know I was surprised a lot of times in the past.

[Harkorede]

I'm proud of 2 questions in this round - the Kane vs Guirassy one (Kane is playing today, Bayern's got an early kickoff game on Saturday so I don't expect him to play at all) and the tennis one - Europe has the better ranked players but team World has got more surface specialists.

1. The team world have only about two players I can consider to be an actual threat, If Rune had not withdrawn, now Tsitsipas too is the latest withdrawal news, I would have taken you on side bet by going for Team Europe. Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul are the only players, I think I can vouch for on team World's lineup, meanwhile team Europe players are just plagued with injuries very recently too, especially ADF and Gael Monfils, but for a 1:2 to Odds, I'll take you on a sidebet for this, my 1 mBTC for your 2 mBTC...


2. Bayern Munich have quite a different rotation policy compared to Tottenham, however, if it's regarding fatigue and players tiredness I don't think such workload is something new to Harry Kane, and He's probably played more minutes than Bayern top two CF choices combined each year since Lewandowski left (that's not a fact I checked though, it's just, my presumption knowing Kane plays 90 minute every time he's available at Tottenham), so I'd still take a 1:1 sidebet on this for 1 mBTC, with only a clause that provided Kane plays at least 45 minutes, otherwise the bet is void 

[notblox1]

I blame Trofo or cryptofrka (whoever was in charge of the first question) for losing the first point. The question was formed in a way that it was probable that Pep could rest Alvarez or Foden which didn't happen in the end. I know that one of you did that on purpose just to throw us off.

Cheap mafia tricks, but they did the same thing many times and not just in this round.
I saw their possible replacement got injured so there was not a chance for coach resting both of them in this game.

You know, it seems logical to see the full-strength lineup last night but I made my picks strictly based on how I felt Pep's always approached games. He likes to tinker, he likes to rest players, and he likes to rotate. How many times in seasons past have we felt how frustrating he's been not using players playing well and seemingly having favourites?

What do you need to keep first place in this round and win the title?
Can you do it even with a point from draw, if cls63 wins his match, or you need to win to make sure?
Very interesting last round, and we dont know much except the winner of Division 2.

[Harkorede]

You know, it seems logical to see the full-strength lineup last night but I made my picks strictly based on how I felt Pep's always approached games. He likes to tinker, he likes to rest players, and he likes to rotate. How many times in seasons past have we felt how frustrating he's been not using players playing well and seemingly having favourites?

So I'm down a point, and because I thought I knew Pep too well.

That Bald tinker is something else entirely, my decision on both to start was simply because they're short on firepower De Bruyne, Grealish, Kovacic and Stones, just like some have already pointed out too.

Looking at Gvardiol on my FPL every week and knowing I'm getting any worthy returns from him is a huge pain, and I'd have tripled on Man City if not for that, but having to get Gvardiol out for a -4 point and another minus -4 point to bring in a City player in another position is not seeming a like risk worthy decision rn knowing I could bringing Alvarez now and then Guardiola does his thing again, besides we are probably 3 or thereabout game weeks before another international break, so I'm just looking to navigate through with the least negative impact possible.

[Igebotz]

You know, it seems logical to see the full-strength lineup last night but I made my picks strictly based on how I felt Pep's always approached games. He likes to tinker, he likes to rest players, and he likes to rotate. How many times in seasons past have we felt how frustrating he's been not using players playing well and seemingly having favourites?

So I'm down a point, and because I thought I knew Pep too well.

That Bald tinker is something else entirely, my decision on both to start was simply because they're short on firepower De Bruyne, Grealish, Kovacic and Stones, just like some have already pointed out too.

Bald thinker was supposed to rest Alvarez and put Doku on the wide after his outstanding performance against West Ham, and Foden in the centre, but Pep can't be trusted. If he says yes, simply do the opposite.

I had no idea Gvardiol got injured, so I was surprised to see him on the bench.

[cryptofrka]

Laver cup is glorified exibition and we have seen many strange results in it over the years. Thing is Fritz will not play all the matches probably because players go there to have fun and not to win trophy. And then when it come to lower ranked players Team Europe should do better.

Must admit I am not 100% sure how matches get picked. i know I was surprised a lot of times in the past.

Yep, agreed on the exhibition thing.
I feel they pick the best last, because a win gives 1 point the first day, 2 points the 2nd day and 3 points the last day. A truly bizarre format.

1. The team world have only about two players I can consider to be an actual threat, If Rune had not withdrawn, now Tsitsipas too is the latest withdrawal news, I would have taken you on side bet by going for Team Europe. Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul are the only players, I think I can vouch for on team World's lineup, meanwhile team Europe players are just plagued with injuries very recently too, especially ADF and Gael Monfils, but for a 1:2 to Odds, I'll take you on a sidebet for this, my 1 mBTC for your 2 mBTC...


2. Bayern Munich have quite a different rotation policy compared to Tottenham, however, if it's regarding fatigue and players tiredness I don't think such workload is something new to Harry Kane, and He's probably played more minutes than Bayern top two CF choices combined each year since Lewandowski left (that's not a fact I checked though, it's just, my presumption knowing Kane plays 90 minute every time he's available at Tottenham), so I'd still take a 1:1 sidebet on this for 1 mBTC, with only a clause that provided Kane plays at least 45 minutes, otherwise the bet is void  

1. is maybe a 60-40 bet, but I wouldn't even take equal odds here - I don't bet on friendlies.
2. hahah, nice try. If Kane plays, he'll probably score 1 or 2. I'll take the bet if it's irrelevant how many minutes he'll play

[slackovic]

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I had no idea Gvardiol got injured, so I was surprised to see him on the bench.

Gvardiol is injured? As a Croatian I had no idea about it. I was surprised to see him out of the lineup but as our medija didn't announce anything about him being injured, I thought it was just Pep giving other players a chance. Today all Croatian media is talking about Perisic's injury so I guess (and hope) that Gvardiol's injury is something minor.

I see that LTU_btc and I have the same answers for the rest of the UCL games so I guess I have to wait for the weekend to get the result on my side.

[Harkorede]

1. is maybe a 60-40 bet, but I wouldn't even take equal odds here - I don't bet on friendlies.
2. hahah, nice try. If Kane plays, he'll probably score 1 or 2. I'll take the bet if it's irrelevant how many minutes he'll play

Haha,

I was just going with fact these questions were a game of probability and yeah, Trofo was actually spot on about it being friendlies, however a player like Ben Shelton could really use that on his resume.

2. Exactly my point too, I leaning towards that he would play because Bayern Munich doesn't look like a team that have found their rhythm yet, and still putting their pieces together, while Tuchel isn't Guardiola, and would like to convince the Bayern Munich's fans and board at large of what his team is all about and made of. I just needed an insurance policy knowing that Harry Kane could get injured or pick up a knock today, lol.

[darxiaomi]

Ahhhhh Igebotz, fuck i have the win on my hands for a few minutes..... shit. That late goal again of Bayern Munich. But well we have to say everything and the reality is only one and Bayern deserve to score much more goals before that.

It was a funny game, the 4-3 its pure bullshit Bayern can win easily by much more.

[CLS63]

mitchr4 has done a great job against buwaytress so far. However as long as I don't win in this round this result isn't important for me at all. On top of that in case I lose points I could go down to 3rd place all of a sudden as jeremypwr will win against arallmuus most probably. This would really be a horrible end for me.