This document discusses the teams that have qualified for the Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Monaco. It analyzes each team's performances in the quarterfinals and their strengths. Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich and is in strong form under coach Zidane. Atlético Madrid defeated Leicester City, and while they struggle domestically, they remain contenders. Juventus defeated Barcelona with strong defending but may be surpassed by Real Madrid's offensive abilities. Monaco unexpectedly reached the semifinals and could achieve further success if their defense solidifies. The document also criticizes refereeing in the quarterfinals and argues for introducing video review technology.
This document discusses the teams that have qualified for the Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Monaco. It analyzes each team's performances in the quarterfinals and their strengths. Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich and is in strong form under coach Zidane. Atlético Madrid defeated Leicester City, and while they struggle domestically, they remain contenders. Juventus defeated Barcelona with strong defending but may be surpassed by Real Madrid's offensive abilities. Monaco unexpectedly reached the semifinals and could achieve further success if their defense solidifies. The document also criticizes refereeing in the quarterfinals and argues for introducing video review technology.
This document discusses the teams that have qualified for the Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Monaco. It analyzes each team's performances in the quarterfinals and their strengths. Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich and is in strong form under coach Zidane. Atlético Madrid defeated Leicester City, and while they struggle domestically, they remain contenders. Juventus defeated Barcelona with strong defending but may be surpassed by Real Madrid's offensive abilities. Monaco unexpectedly reached the semifinals and could achieve further success if their defense solidifies. The document also criticizes refereeing in the quarterfinals and argues for introducing video review technology.
This document discusses the teams that have qualified for the Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Monaco. It analyzes each team's performances in the quarterfinals and their strengths. Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich and is in strong form under coach Zidane. Atlético Madrid defeated Leicester City, and while they struggle domestically, they remain contenders. Juventus defeated Barcelona with strong defending but may be surpassed by Real Madrid's offensive abilities. Monaco unexpectedly reached the semifinals and could achieve further success if their defense solidifies. The document also criticizes refereeing in the quarterfinals and argues for introducing video review technology.
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Allegris Juve, Ronaldo and
controversy...
Without Barcelona and FC Bayern, the most
prestigious competition is continuing its path toward Cardiff. However, the best 3 teams in the world at the moment are still in alongside a surprising young team of Monaco, which could recreate the sensation of 2004.So before the draw Friday morning, lets figure out why those teams deserved to qualify 100 %? And why introducing VAT technology is more than an obligation? Finalist 2 times in last 3 years, Atltico de Madrid didnt suffer a lot in its double confrontation against the fairy tale of Leicester. Simeones men were much superior in all fields, and with a generous penalty in 1st leg, Leicesters mission was condemned to failure. But we all have to salute this great story of a middle-class team realising what only movies and stories can deliver, the 2nd leg in The King Power Stadium wasnt more than a formality and especially an occasion for the Foxes fans to cheer and chant and enjoy probably their last minutes in the champions League in a long period of time... On the side, The Colchoneros arent yet tired of searching the escaped title and despite some weaknesses this season, they still very organized and pragmatic in finishing, Theyre surely going to be a major contenders to grab the title, no matter what the story was last year and in 2014, but an Atltico finalist this time is synonym of a Win-or-die battle, and to be fair they really deserve to win it... Unfortunately for Atltico, their permanent nightmare in Europe stills in, after a hugely deserved qualification over FC Bayern. In fact, Real Madrid was clearly the better side in both legs despite some childish errors from the referee, especially in the 2nd leg, but more than 30 shots on goal for just 5 for FC Bayern showed how searched this qualification was , even before the shameful decisions from the ref. If Bayern is out, its mainly due to the lack of key players, who can be more decisive when it matters, and missing this sever penalty in Munich is a demonstration of what Carlo should work on, because letting an overwhelmed Vidal taking it was a huge mistake, and when youre playing against probably the best 11 men in their positions, youd expect to be punished anytime, and It was Ronaldo who stole the show by scoring 5 goals and crucifying Manuel Neur outstanding performance. Its clearly the end of an era for FC Bayern, with Lahm and Alonso retiring by the end of the season, Robben and Ribery getting old and injured all the time, and especially the poor management of the bench, where a 60 million Euro recruit Renato Sanchez keeps freezing and a shocking costa diminished by injuries struggles to make it to the 11. The poor policy of the club in what concerns a substitute of Lewandowski, and the low competition that Bayern face in Bundesliga, where theyre assured to win even before starting to play are all some reasons of why the German giant is keeping to be outplayed last 4 years by the Spanish teams... And its completely another image in the other side; its the seventh sky in Madrid, with a strong and constant performance by the Merengue, who is perfectly placed in both Laliga race and in the champions League. And if we can attribute this success to someone, it should be the future wonderful manager Zidan, who is just 270 minutes from creating the history and becoming the 1st manager to keep the European title since its new format. And while some people focus more on his unclear tactical strategy or a game plan such as Guardiolas or Mourinhos own tactical philosophies, Zidan decides to work on his human resources first, because when the players are mentally stable, and feel theyre treated fairly, the implementation of a tactical philosophy turns to be much easier. And what better demonstration for that than the ability of Zidan to win and convince with 2 different 11, he understood it all from the beginning by his extra- rotation every game which didnt affect the teams composure, but rather minimise the gap between the main and the subs players. All this make of Real Madrid a strong contender for the title even more than Juventus... Juventus or the enigmatic team, a dictatorship in serie A, and a continuous struggle in Europe...But, this year it seems like they found it, and their impassable defence is finally shaped for the cup, because to stop a thrilling army of strikers {MSN an cos} wasnt evident, and they did it, it was wonderful how concentrated they were in every piece of an occasion, pushing Suarez to return inhale in the midfield and escape Bonnuci and Chiellini total domination, and what to say about Pjanic, Khedira , Mandzukic, Sandro...whom just annihilated Messi and forced him to opt for useless passes. It was the perfect game, and they reminded me of PSGs performance in Paris against Messis teammates, by applying advanced high pressure and asphyxiating la Pulga the whole game. Juventus is surely a serious contender to the title, but they came behind Real Madrid, because Zidans men are able to find alternatives to any defence no matter how well organized it is, and the game will be more balanced on possession... While in Barcelona, they seem to be heading to a horrible end of the season, and losing El Classico next Sunday is a synonym of the one title-season, expect if Feddals mates decided to send them empty-handed... As mentioned in the first, after 7 years of no French side in the Semis, Monaco continued to create the sensation and eliminated an emotionally affected Dortmund, thanks to Lemars performance alongside Mbappe and El Tigre. Monaco is the dark horse in this competition, and if theyre unstoppable in the upfront, their defence could cost them an amazing, historical campaign in the Champions League... While, BVB unfortunately wasnt 100 % fit mentally, and with an extra-errors in their defence, Tuchels men should concentrate on the automatic qualification to the next year Champions League, and a probable DFB Pokal title... To close our analysis, we must notice the very poor performance of the arbitration in the Quarter-final, with which introducing the video technology is just a matter of time, because a year of labour can be wasted by an error of judgement unintentionally, and make the eyes switched off what make us love the GAME...