Champs Lg Champions League 2024/25 (Semi Finals) - On Stan

[FreoRicci]

That late goal to put PSG up 3-1 over in Paris proved costly. Villa just needed to hold on for 2-1 and would’ve been anything at home.

 

[Sozabarus]

If Villa had a top keeper they probably win the tie. Martinez’ reputation does not match his output.

 

[jod23]

If Villa had a top keeper they probably win the tie. Martinez’ reputation does not match his output.

This. So much this. I dont understand his huge reputation. I think just cos he starts for Argentina I guess. But there is a reason he's at Aston Villa and not one of the big boys.

 

[RossFC]

Weird how Villa played the Europa theme song before the game.

 

[TY24]

If Villa had a top keeper they probably win the tie. Martinez’ reputation does not match his output.

He had an incredible World Cup and has been riding that wave ever since. He's a good keeper, don't get me wrong, but as you said not in that elite bracket.

 

[Bradesmaen]

He had an incredible World Cup and has been riding that wave ever since. He's a good keeper, don't get me wrong, but as you said not in that elite bracket.

He can make some worldy saves that's for sure, but some are more luck than outstanding keeping. Has a good few mistakes in him too.

 

[NYRB]

2 yellow cards inside the first 15 minutes in the 2nd leg of Real Madrid v Arsenal.

And now the Gunners have a penalty.

 

[Topkent]

That's one of the worst penalties I've ever seen. Panenka to the side of the net is horrific. Pressure

 

[NYRB]

It feels like Real Madrid scored a goal with that save.

The reactions.

 

[Cruyff14]

That can't be given, surely.

 

[NYRB]

Declan Rice yellow card and will miss the 1st leg against PSG in the semi-final should Arsenal progress.

 

[Topkent]

This is why I hate Var. Just sent the ref over to look at it immediately.

 

[NYRB]

This is taking 5 minutes to decide if its a penalty or not. its a joke

 

[Cruyff14]

Declan Rice yellow card and will miss the 1st leg against PSG in the semi-final should Arsenal progress.

Not anymore he won't

 

[glenferry23]

This was an extraordinarily long amount of time to adjudicate that decision and in doing so I reckon I’ve aged a fair bit more haha.

 

[RPCB]

This is why I hate Var. Just sent the ref over to look at it immediately.

I reckon VAR was checking for a possible offside. And the sent the ref to look at a possible foul.

 

[Topkent]

I reckon VAR was checking for a possible offside. And the sent the ref to look at a possible foul.

They have the semi automated it shouldn't take that long. But even still in general they should take one or two looks and then say either ref go look or keep your decision. Don't take 5 minutes to ask the ref to then go check

 

[NYRB]

David Alaba is in danger of getting sent off. Saka is too quick for him,

He has committed 2 fouls in the first 35 minutes.

 

[RPCB]

They have the semi automated it shouldn't take that long. But even still in general they should take one or two looks and then say either ref go look or keep your decision. Don't take 5 minutes to ask the ref to then go check

Yeah, 5+ minutes for that check was fairly ridiculous.

 

[Cruyff14]

Alaba should be off, rubbish that wasn't a second yellow.

 

[NYRB]

One senses Ancelotti will have to sub Alaba off maybe after half-time. Real Madrid would hate to go down to 10 men.

 

[glenferry23]

Saka absolutely roasting Alaba just like the first leg, surely draw one more foul and he’s off.

 

[NYRB]

7 minutes of ET in the 1st half.

 

[RPCB]

Good to see Lucas recovered quickly from his broken neck.

 

[glenferry23]

Courtois the main reason this tie is still alive.