That was a pretty fun CL match to watch. Had a little bit of everything. Big keys to PSG winning was that back 4 & the play of Motta & Verratti in midfield. Verratti looked like a hack during the last go around but did better today. He still committed some dumb fouls but did better. Motta was just such a physical presence on the pitch today & kept possession very well.
Cesc seems to be doing that disappear after the new year dance. He looked terrible in Paris & he looked bad today too. Matic didn't play well also & that was a big key in today's loss for Chelsea. They got bossed in the midfield.
Edit - watching the Bayern & Shakhtar game off the dvd now... When Pep has the German iteration of tiki taka going, it's beautiful.
I actually wanted Chelsea to win today because I wanted to see Mou challenge Pep again or go back to Madrid or Porto. Plus I thought they were the better team, but I was wrong.
Let's just get this perception of me hating every English club out the way. That's not true, I watch EPL just as much La Liga. My problem is EPL supporters and fans not giving La Liga or the Bundesliga credit when they've clearly had the best talent from top to bottom for the last 4-5 years.
I understand the EPL is way more entertaining, it is for me too. I rather watch Arsenal vs United than Madrid vs Real Sociedad. But I have an issue with people not being objective with the EPL and where it stands. If Gary Neville is saying it all the time I'm sure some of ya'll can admit it. The EPL is that as good as it was, and the fact they make so much money doesn't help.
For me right now it's
1) La Liga
2) Bundesliga (although they are arguably first to some, no problem)
3) EPL (barely hanging on after Monaco & PSG)
4) Ligue Un (might make it to 3rd soon because they just keep getting better. Lyon & Marseille are no joke)
And still lost. They deserve it. PSG outplayed us thoroughly. I underestimated them.
Should've went for the kill. Remy should've been out there instead of Drogba so we can take advantage of chances better and there is no goddamn point in just sitting in the box when they are down 10 men. My lord.