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Fair to call Liverpool favorites, but you might want to dial it back. It’s not as though they’ve faced that tough of opponents.
I’d argue LFC had the 2nd toughest schedule behind only PSG
 
This is so dumb. Higher seed should just get the lower seed. Don't know why there is an extra draw. Doesn't make sense to me. It's not like we won;t know what the seeds are. That's kind of my issue with the format, but whatever.

Hey @Evilo how would you rank the remaining French teams out of quality?
PSG
Monaco
Lille
Brest

On talent.

In terms of form, Lille is in better shape than Monaco. That could change in a few weeks obviously.

I’d argue LFC had the 2nd toughest schedule behind only PSG
Lille says hi :
Sporting, Real, Atletico, Juve, Bologna, Graz, Liverpool and Feyenoord.
That is after TWO rounds of playoffs before even being qualified. And Feyenoord had just spanked Bayern 3-0 when Lille blew them out 6-1.
 
One thing I'll say though is that PSG was REALLY unfortunate in their games and that Lille was REALLY fortunate.
They had no business beating Atletico in Madrid, tying Juve and even blowing out Feyenoord today (3 own goals, 2 lucky goals).
Meanwhile PSG obliterated Atletico but couldn't score and lost in ET. Same with PSV and they dropped a point. Those were miracles.
 
PSG
Monaco
Lille
Brest

On talent.

In terms of form, Lille is in better shape than Monaco. That could change in a few weeks obviously.


Lille says hi :
Sporting, Real, Atletico, Juve, Bologna, Graz, Liverpool and Feyenoord.
That is after TWO rounds of playoffs before even being qualified. And Feyenoord had just spanked Bayern 3-0 when Lille blew them out 6-1.
Just talking group stage. Not bringing playoffs into it. Impressive run from Lille though obviously.

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And LFC and PSG had that as Pot 1 teams. LFC didn’t have a Graz to play
 
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Brest were unfortunate to be trailing still, they've had several close shaves, either for PSG own goals or scoring themselves. But as it often goes, when you don't finish your chances, opponents do theirs. Dembele makes it 2-0.
 
This 0-3 scoreline is unfair for Brest who were unlucky but PSG were lethal in front of the net and they probably have this tie in the bag. I'm disappointed in a player I used to like a lot, Lees-Melou, who was completely invisible and couldn't keep up with PSG's high octane midfield.
 
How many is that for Dembele in 2025?
18 in his last 11.
15 in 2025 (8 games)

This 0-3 scoreline is unfair for Brest who were unlucky but PSG were lethal in front of the net and they probably have this tie in the bag. I'm disappointed in a player I used to like a lot, Lees-Melou, who was completely invisible and couldn't keep up with PSG's high octane midfield.
Yeah Lees Melou has great assets but he's slow and getting old. Those games with quick opponents are just not for him.
Brest unlucky indeed.
 
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