Most exciting tie of the round

Everyone will have their own opinions,

but for me its got to be Man United Vs Celtic. This game is stooped in tradition, the battle of Britain - the first British Team to win the EC vs the first English team to win the EC. Both with great European Pedigree, even though Celtic have faultered slightly in the last couple of years, and United last season.

Celtic fans are some of the most passionate in the World, and in the largest stadium in Britain - Old Trafford (the Theatre of Dreams) - this is a mouthwatering tie for the neutral.

Both teams like to play attacking football, and with Rooney and Scholes back (I believe?) for United, this could be a cracker....


What other matches do you feel are worth a look for the neutral?

I really have a fear this game could be dour, especially as Sky are building it up to be the big one even though PSV and Liverpool should be a much closer tie.

Lyon vs Real Madrid should be very good.

In order:
Lyon- RM
PSV- Liverpool


ManU - Celtic

The ManU game has the most chance of being a boring 3-0 whipping, even though I'm not counting on it. It just depends on how long the Celtic defense can hold out before conceding.

The PSV game is the closest tie, with lots of strategy and the Lyon game has the most class.

Parks Lives wrote:I really have a fear this game could be dour, especially as Sky are building it up to be the big one even though PSV and Liverpool should be a much closer tie.

Lyon vs Real Madrid should be very good.

Parky, are Rooney and Scholes definitely back for this one?

I feel United could put on a big show if they are - those two will be itching to play, and Carrick/Scholes partnership in the middle, Ronaldo on the right, Giggs on the left, Rooney and Saha up front - Celtic will be sh!tting it

Yeah, there both playing.

But Ronaldo isn't playing tomorrow. Banned for one Champions league game, due to his middle finger showing against Benfica last year.

Could mean Park or Fletcher coming in.

Parks Lives wrote:Yeah, there both playing.

But Ronaldo isn't playing tomorrow. Banned for one Champions league game, due to his middle finger showing against Benfica last year.

Could mean Park or Fletcher coming in.

Park is more of a dynamic player than Fletcher out on the wing surely...

The Real White Pele wrote:

Parks Lives wrote:Yeah, there both playing.

But Ronaldo isn't playing tomorrow. Banned for one Champions league game, due to his middle finger showing against Benfica last year.

Could mean Park or Fletcher coming in.

Park is more of a dynamic player than Fletcher out on the wing surely...

Yep, although he may play Fletcher for the Scottish connection, then put Rooney wider and push Scholes further forward. Almost like a 4-5-1. Less attacking football but less chance of being over run against a midfield with Gravesen and Jarosik.

Either way I'm happy with.

I'm really excited for our game actually, because it's against a team that could beat us whilst playing well.

Utd - Celtic is so one sided that only 2 things are likely to happen. Utd will either slaughter them 4(+)-0 or Celtic will put 10 men behind the ball and try to grind out a point.

Obispo wrote:I'm really excited for our game actually, because it's against a team that could beat us whilst playing well.

Utd - Celtic is so one sided that only 2 things are likely to happen. Utd will either slaughter them 4(+)-0 or Celtic will put 10 men behind the ball and try to grind out a point.

Agreed. ManU Celtic is definately not tie of the round.

Chelsea Bremen or Lyon Real for me.

When is the Lyon vs Real game, Tuesday or Wednesday?

I can't wait, damnit. Plenty of potentially great, couple of good games.
I will be keeping an eye out for the Chelsea-Bremen match too. These are the big ones IMO.



PSV don't dissapoint me! The Eredivisie need the points.

Owen Thomas wrote:

Obispo wrote:I'm really excited for our game actually, because it's against a team that could beat us whilst playing well.

Utd - Celtic is so one sided that only 2 things are likely to happen. Utd will either slaughter them 4(+)-0 or Celtic will put 10 men behind the ball and try to grind out a point.

Agreed. ManU Celtic is definately not tie of the round.

Chelsea Bremen or Lyon Real for me.

Surely there will be an element of a "derby" in the Man U V Celtic game...

and Liverpool fans will know all about the anomalies of a derby

Distinguished Dutchman wrote:
PSV don't dissapoint me! The Eredivisie need the points.

Yep we do.....but I really can't predict this match.

Could be an easy victory for PSV, but Liverpool winning by 3 goals is also possible.....that makes it an exciting tie for me

looking forward to PSV vs Liverpool,Real vs Lyon,Sporting vs Inter,HSV vs Arsenal

PSV could beat Liverpool cant wait to see Farfan,Salcido,Mendez(who scored two at the weekend).

Real Vs lyon
Bremen Vs Chelsea
Arsenal Vs HSV
Inter VS sporting

this ar the games i'm looking forward to watching

and of course Barca will put on a show with no other game will be able to match

E.M. wrote:looking forward to PSV vs Liverpool,Real vs Lyon,Sporting vs Inter,HSV vs Arsenal

PSV could beat Liverpool cant wait to see Farfan,Salcido,Mendez(who scored two at the weekend).

Aaaaarghh! So many good ones today and tomorrow.
I ahve to say that - with the exception of Bremen in with Barca/Chelsea - this year's draws have been the best and most apetizing they have been in a couple of year's. Lots of good matches coming up, quality teams, even matchups etc...

The Real White Pele wrote:

Owen Thomas wrote:

Obispo wrote:I'm really excited for our game actually, because it's against a team that could beat us whilst playing well.

Utd - Celtic is so one sided that only 2 things are likely to happen. Utd will either slaughter them 4(+)-0 or Celtic will put 10 men behind the ball and try to grind out a point.

Agreed. ManU Celtic is definately not tie of the round.

Chelsea Bremen or Lyon Real for me.

Surely there will be an element of a "derby" in the Man U V Celtic game...

and Liverpool fans will know all about the anomalies of a derby

I wouldn't be surprised if there's some trouble to be honest. They just go in any section as long as they can see the game and they'll be bellowing out You'll Never Walk alone which always gets a really bad reception (even during Roy Keane's testimonial).

First competitive game we have played before as well, its always been friendlies.

Matchday 1 - 12 September 2006 - Match kick-offs are listed in CET
Group Home Away
A Chelsea 20:45 Bremen
A Barcelona 20:45 Levski
B Sporting 20:45 Internazionale
B Bayern 20:45 Spartak Moskva
C Galatasaray 20:45 Bordeaux
C PSV 20:45 Liverpool
D Olympiacos 20:45 Valencia
D Roma 20:45 Shakhtar

Matchday 1 - 13 September 2006 - Match kick-offs are listed in CET
Group Home Away
E Dynamo Kyiv 20:45 Steaua
E Lyon 20:45 Real Madrid
F Man. United 20:45 Celtic
F København 20:45 Benfica
G Porto 20:45 CSKA Moskva
G Hamburg 20:45 Arsenal
H Anderlecht 20:45 Lille
H Milan 20:45 AEK

Arsenal vs Hamburg. Two top teams with a bad start to the season. Both will be looking to get their teams on track.

Close game, Arsenal to nick it 0-1

So tonight:
Chelsea-Bremen
Sporting-Inter
PSV-Liverpool
Roma-Shaktar

As the top draws IMO.

@ Dutchies/Belgians/French
So tonight NOS will transmit the PSV-Liverpool game, The Germans (ARD/ZDF) the Chelsea-Bremen match, and the Belgians (Belgie één)probably the Chelsea match too, but can be any of them.
Does TV5 (France) transmit CL games BTW?

I'll be equiped with my remote.

PSV need to get some long shots off at Reina, he's had something like 4 major clangers in his last 6 games.

Parks Lives wrote:PSV need to get some long shots off at Reina, he's had something like 4 major clangers in his last 6 games.

In that case they ought to play Ronald "Houwitzer" Koeman himself !

Shaktar are going to turn over Roma with ease

Obispo wrote:Shaktar are going to turn over Roma with ease

Dont bet on it, even as a Lazio fan. Roma are doing well and will surely win this one.

Shaktar are a better side than some people give them credit for. They've got enough players who can break from midfield to cause Roma alot of problems.

Obispo wrote:Shaktar are going to turn over Roma with ease

I'll write this one up to sheer bias.
Even though it would be a good game.


Forgot to mention the Bayern -CSKA too. CSKA are a handful for any team.

cant see psv beating liverpool no way.
some exciting games, hopefully man u celtic is not exciting but a straight hammering.