Champions League attack v's defence

[splott parker]

and defence won, crazy how they've knocked Man City out again while being by miles the worst team.

Shouldn't these games be settled on a golden goal then points for shots, corners shots on goal, or something better to stop teams from just playing for penalties?

the stupid Manc fans cost them the game refusing to give the ball back!

Here’s a revolutionary idea, what winning on away goals???? Man City’s adventurous play in Madrid, which made for a cracking game, would have been rewarded and the most entertaining side over the two legs would have progressed. Strange why they’ve changed this rule. It curtailed the Italian type catannacio of yesteryear.

[North Cardiff Blue]

Here’s a revolutionary idea, what winning on away goals???? Man City’s adventurous play in Madrid, which made for a cracking game, would have been rewarded and the most entertaining side over the two legs would have progressed. Strange why they’ve changed this rule. It curtailed the Italian type catannacio of yesteryear.

Good point, I'd almost forgotten about that so quickly, Real would have had to try and win yesterday it was better and more exciting under the old format

[Tuerto]

Good point, I'd almost forgotten about that so quickly, Real would have had to try and win yesterday it was better and more exciting under the old format

And the home side can sit back and try and play on the counter. Man City would never have done that, even if they were 5 goals up from the first leg, but plenty of sides would, and who could blame them. We all want to be entertained, but just because we want excitement and goals, it doesn't mean that's what the professionals want. We should applaud RM's defending, holding, The coaching staff at RM will be doing cart wheels today. They got it right, all that they worked on came to fruition.

[Grangenders]

Man City put virtually every corner right on top of the backup keeper for Madrid yet seemed reluctant to test him with shots from 25 yard. I thought Madrid could have seen out another hour and not conceded.

[North Cardiff Blue]

Man City put virtually every corner right on top of the backup keeper for Madrid yet seemed reluctant to test him with shots from 25 yard. I thought Madrid could have seen out another hour and not conceded.

Unbelievable defending
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68830107
67%33%
33 shots 8
9 on target 3
18 corners 1

1 point a shot
2 points a corner
3 points a shot on target

or something like that, they would have had to play

Cup games only obviously otherwise Cardiff might be relegated

[BLUETIT]

Unbelievable defending
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68830107
67%33%
33 shots 8
9 on target 3
18 corners 1

1 point a shot
2 points a corner
3 points a shot on target

or something like that, they would have had to play

Cup games only obviously otherwise Cardiff might be relegated

You’ll want 3 refs and a dinging bell next

PS; good idea

[OurManFlint II]

And the home side can sit back and try and play on the counter. Man City would never have done that, even if they were 5 goals up from the first leg, but plenty of sides would, and who could blame them.

We all want to be entertained, but just because we want excitement and goals,

it doesn't mean that's what the professionals want. We should applaud RM's defending, holding, The coaching staff at RM will be doing cart wheels today. They got it right, all that they worked on came to fruition.

Football is a game that extends far beyond the 90 minutes & final scoreline. It's rich with nuances that captivate fans in ways that go beyond just goals and victories. I find myself engrossed in moments as short as a single minute, where a well-executed press is broken through with intricate passing or a perfectly timed long ball is controlled flawlessly on the stride. The brilliance of a tackle, impeccable marking, or relentless closing down can be just as thrilling.

Then there are those unexpected moments—the amazing saves that defy gravity, players stumbling over their own feet, an air shot that leaves everyone pissing themselves, or even the comical mishaps like a ball to the 'bollocks' or a referee taking a tumble. All of these moments can occur in a match that ends 0-0.

While goals undoubtedly bring excitement, it's important to remember that football is inherently a low-scoring sport. Yet, it's precisely this scarcity of goals that amplifies the significance of each one, making them all the more exhilarating when they do happen. Football truly is a game where every moment counts, regardless of the final score.