Champions League 23/24

[Morten]

Mbappe since the World Cup final has been subdued in most big games.

Well, most of his and Messi's goals were penalties anyway, whole world cup was a penaldo-party, but we aren't supposed to mention that...

 

[wisconsincule]

would Barca have beaten Dortmund?

 

[Porque]

Has Mbappe lost a bit of pace? Seems defenders have way easier time containing him.

"It's hard to wake up and do road work at 5:00 am if you're sleeping in silk pajamas."

 

[Birdy]

would Barca have beaten Dortmund?

of course not...
Don't need wild imagination to see why

 

[Birdy]

Has Mbappe lost a bit of pace? Seems defenders have way easier time containing him.

Its not a matter of pace.
He was always blocked against deep blocks.
There, he has to rely on others to open them up

 

[serghei]

would Barca have beaten Dortmund?

50-50. Or Dortmund slight favorites.

 

[DonAK]

Looking at Cancelo's recent performances Sancho would have him spinning around like Antony.

 

[fergus90]

"It's hard to wake up and do road work at 5:00 am if you're sleeping in silk pajamas."

Funnily enough I was thinking of that Marvin Hagler quote.

He looks a player that was given too much and told he’s perfect. Realistically a lot of teams have adapted to him and he hasn’t changed his game to adjust.

 

[serghei]

Has Mbappe lost a bit of pace? Seems defenders have way easier time containing him.

Looks like it to me. He is not as agile. Stronger, but slower.

 

[Horatio]

50-50. Or Dortmund slight favorites.

I would have favored barca until I saw dortmund play this tie. Their defense is better than psgs. Good on the counter with composed forwards.

Road to final not as easy if we thought

 

[serghei]

Looking at Cancelo's recent performances Sancho would have him spinning around like Antony.

Cancelo is probably why Dortmund would be favorites.

 

[jamrock]

Has Mbappe lost a bit of pace? Seems defenders have way easier time containing him.

They've just figured out how to defend him.

Newcastle
Us
Durtmond.

3 teams now that have container him pretty well, using a lot of the same tactics, with slight tweaks based on personnel.

Key is to not go too tight on him because if he turns, it's over for you.

If you do get close, make sure you take him or the ball.

When he does get into the box, force him left as much as possible, block that right foot shot.

 

[Birdy]

BTW, Hummels scored a header identical to Christensen's in the same pitch and same goal.
Even the spin of the cross was the same

WTF Donaruma? You never learn?

 

[Horatio]

Cancelo is probably why Dortmund would be favorites.

And ter stegen

 

[DonAK]

Mbappe does look a bit stiffer in his movements. Less agile than before.

Both Haaland and Mbappe have been very disappointing in most of their key CL KO games.