GWT: Champions League - League Stage

maclean

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Arsenal had the same exact play. No call.

I thought you were comparing the penalty calls, as both games were decided by a single penalty shot...

I suppose in a way they are comparable because they are both following the letter of the law, but not entirely common sense.
 

Incubajerks

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Savant

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This group stage is rather meaningless
I think it matters a lot to finish in top 8. Besides that I agree

Not having to play an extra KO fixture is likely a big deal, and there are going to be a lot of strong teams in that 9-26 tier.

What I don’t know (and another reason I hate the format) is what the incentive to finish 1st is compared to finishing 8th.

If LFC win against Madrid and get to 15 points, they probably don’t have to go strong in their last three games and that’s where they can find some rest. That’s where I think the biggest difference will be. I think 15 points probably keeps you safely in the top 8, so the sooner you do that the sooner you can take start incorporating some rest
 
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les Habs

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Yeah, finishing top 8 is the big deal. Barca’s run-in will only get tougher, but as of right now there isn’t a single team that I fear.
 

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