Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Cup Final

[JohnnyH]

Tonight in Bucharest. Bilbao really impressed me with some of their play in the earlier rounds, especially against the Mancs and Shalke. Didn’t see much of Madrid other then highlights, so don’t know how they could perform.

 

Looking forward to it though. What’s everyone’s thoughts on it then? Will any of you be watching or are you too good for the UEFA Cup? You cunts. Yeah, I said it!

[Guest TK-421]

A brutal reminder of our fall from grace.

 

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[Guest Pistonbroke]

Looking forward to this final, should be a cracker. Hard game to predict although i personally think Madrid will have the edge.

[Lee909]

Whos watching?

[Hand Shandy]

Yep.

 

Unfortunately, going to have to put up with Collymore wittering on.

 

Atmosphere sounds cracking!

[J-V]

Great goal

[Lee909]

WOW

that man is pure class

[moof]

Falcao is some player! Wow!

[RoboRiise]

Fuck me ragged, what a goal.

[Hand Shandy]

Not bad.

 

Scored one like that down the park on Saturday.

[GUS]

What a goal. Surely Real, Barca, City or Chelsea are going to come in for Falcao soon.

[Lurtz]

That was always gonna happen straight after I lumped on Bilbao to win at two's. They're now at sixes. Cock.

[Guest TK-421]

Stan is one of an increasing army of co-commentators who yap on more than the main guy. Yadda yadda, right the way through the whole game.

[PaulMcC]

Falcao is brilliant.

 

Trying to wwatch Susatea closely. Not doing much, really. Doesn't seem to be particularly quick.

[J-V]

Quality again.

 

Piss poor defending though.

[GUS]

Another fine finish.

[Melchett]

That Diego is some player, could he eventually replace Gerrard?

[Trumo]

Two cracking goals by Falcao. He really is an exceptional striker.

 

Bilbao are a bit like us in the FA Cup final in that some of their players look a bit overawed by the occasion, though they are playing a lot better than we did in that first half. Their quick tempo possession play isn't working that well so the likes of Llorente aren't getting into the game. At the same time, they are also too open in midfield so Atletico are playing through them.

 

Bilbao need a sustained period of pressure to create some proper chances, if they can't get an early goal back.

[BringbackBiscan]

Falcao is world class.

 

Ourselves and chelsea need a kick up the hole really. It's done now I suppose.

[J-V]

Another well worked goal

[Nelly-Szoboszlai]

Impressed by Falcao (again) and Diego, but a few of the lesser known Atleti names have stood out for me.

 

Think that Gabi and Suarez have been excellent in the engine room. Tigerish. Did their job to perfection. Hunted down the ball, won it back and gave it to the more creative players ahead of them.

 

Miranda has played well at the back too.

 

Alas, it also looks like Chelsea have got themselves a great prospect in goal with Cortouis. A very composed performance for someone his age.

[Gym Beglin]

Falcao, *sigh*, where were we when he left Porto?

Ditto Turan, leaving Galatasaray, the lad basically begged to join us.

 

Some ugly defending from Bilbao.

[J-V]

Tears are flowing

[Lee909]

Nice gesture that from Atheltico,guard of honour for Atheltic players

[llego]

Turan was rubbish, glad we steered clear of that overhyped quaresmare