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Originally Posted by saffers
City have a good chance of making the semis, but that's all. As Sparky says the league is weak so how good they are against a Bayern, Real/Psg, Barca remains to be seen. Barca I think theyd take btw. I wouldn't fancy Liverpool against most of the others. Keep in mind it's two legs. They will ship goals at home to any decent side. Don't be fooled by their destruction of a poor Porto side. Look at how the likes of Celtic, Benfica, Porto etc are no longer competing properly in europe. Huge scorelines. Other than when we face them of course.
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All the leagues are weak though. What competition do Bayern face or PSG? Declining Juve have Napoli who have done nothing in Europe. Been a stroll for Barca with Madrid probably paying for 2 European Cups in a row, physically and mentally, but they still have the players to do it, if they can find their edge. I would have backed them to take out City on the counter before this season, but much less confident now.
Bayern might be the team but it could be a case of them outlasting Barca/Real/Juve rather than being a great team again. Dropped off less than their main rivals. City could win it, probably with Bayern and Barca they are the main favourites but it is quite open.
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Originally Posted by Vedder
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Christ, no wonder Chelsea are saving their energy, are going to need to win the CL to get back into the competition. Maybe that is their goal, repeat their last title win through avoiding Europe and the fatigue that comes with it.