zoogs Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 As a semi-follower of Arsenal (with a big assist lately from Google Now, without which I would have no idea when their games were) I'm both happy for Arse fans () that they won their Champions League group this year, finally... and kind of amused that they might draw Real or Bayern anyway in the Round of 16. For context, I believe Arsenal have a UCL history of coming up 2nd in group play, leading to very unfavorable matchups against powerhouse clubs in the very first round of the playoffs -- the Barcelonas, Real Madrids, and Bayern Munichs of the world. First seeds are paired with second seeds. So of course this year they finally top the group, and Bayern and Real finish 2nd in theirs. While PSG, which faltered to give Arsenal the first seed, could draw Leicester (which I suppose won their group) as 'punishment.' Don't back down, though! You can take on Bayern. Maybe. Quote Link to comment
default_28 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Arsenal draws Bayern again. Quote Link to comment
schriznoeder Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Of course, the one time Arsenal finally wins its group, they still get stuck with Bayern in the knockout stage. Luckily, I'm also a big Bayern (and Juventus) supporter. So this is still a win-win scenario for me. Go Gunners! Mia San Mia! Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Yup, Bayern again. Oof. They can do it! Quote Link to comment
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