Champions League 2013/14

[The Lusophone]

Specialist in Champions League semi final failure.

Yeah, I mean, he's only won it twice.

This is Mourinho logic though. Wenger is a specialist in failure according to him despite having won multiple trophies.

Objectively, Wenger has failed for the last 9 years or so.

[Lineker]

"Jose Mourinho *something something* puta"

Classic chant by the Atletico fans there.

Hijo

[Jimmy]

Specialist in Champions League semi final failure.

Yeah, I mean, he's only won it twice.

This is Mourinho logic though. Wenger is a specialist in failure according to him despite having won multiple trophies...plus Mourinho has been knocked out more times in the semi's compared to the amount of times he has won it.

Yeah, but he still makes it the semi's. Whether he wins or loses there, his record in the CL is outright staggering. I'd much rather lose in the semis then not make them at all. I can't imagine anyone would think otherwise. This Chelsea team, at the moment, did really well to even make the semi finals. He shouldn't be criticised for that.

[Colly]

Surely in that case Wenger achieving top four isn't failing?

[Jimmy]

Depends. I think consistently getting to the semis of the Champions League is extremely impressive, when compared with any other team's record. I wouldn't call Wenger getting 4th failing, but I live in a world where getting 4th every year is the dream.

[brenchill]

Arsenal should be banned from the CL under Wenger. They don't even try to win it. Let someone else have a go.

[Lineker]

The Daily Mail reports Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, has criticised Jose Mourinho's tactical methods after Chelsea exited the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

"Chelsea aren't set up to play football," Belgian Hazard told beIN SPORTS' French station.

"Chelsea are set up to counter-attack."

[Kaney]

Yeah cos they surely didn't give it a go against Bayern nope.

[stokeriño]

^ Classic French (intentional?) misplacement of emphasis.

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/4/30/5669688/eden-hazard-chelsea-real-madrid

[Kaney]

I don't even know why I'm biting >_<

[brenchill]

The Daily Mail reports Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, has criticised Jose Mourinho's tactical methods after Chelsea exited the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

"Chelsea aren't set up to play football," Belgian Hazard told beIN SPORTS' French station.

"Chelsea are set up to counter-attack."

How is that a criticism?

[Lineker]

Atletico Madrid coach Mr. T Diego Simeone praised his players' mothers for nurturing a winning mentality after reaching the Champions League final.

"I want to thank the mothers of these players because they gave birth to them with balls this big," said Simeone, gesturing as if holding a football. "The reaction of the team will stick in people's memories."

[brenchill]

Bwahaha, brilliant.

[HailtotheYo]

Atleti for the win please !

[Lineker]

Manchester City are facing Uefa sanctions for breaching financial fair play rules which would see the club limited to a 21-man Champions League squad instead of the usual 25 players next season, Press Association Sport is reporting. City, who are still strongly challenging the settlement offer from Uefa, are also facing a fine in the region of £49m over three years, and a cap imposed for next season to ensure there is no rise on this season's Champions League squad wage bill. The reduction in the size of the Champions League squad to 21 would potentially hit the club hardest, and City would also have to ensure that there are still eight locally-trained players in that A squad. City have until the end of the week to reach an agreement with Uefa over the sanctions.

[stokeriño]

Slap on the wrist.

I would be interested to see how many different players each team actually played in the CL this season. I bet the average is below 21.

[DavidMarrio]

The only thing that could affect Citys squad in Europe would be the home grown players rule. It'd leave 13 foreign players for the squad that could be registered.

[therockbox]

Apparently City have used 23 players this season, and that includes one appearance for Boyata and a couple for Micah Richards.

[TCO]

I guess Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair might get a few game a in that case!

[Lineker]

They should resign Trevor Sinclair.