Socrates

Ogbonna fuori, Pereyra in campo

Il pareggio sarebbe giusto.

Non ce n'é bisogno, facciamo da soli.

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) HT 1-0: Olympiacos upset Juventus Oct 22, 2014 Juventus are trailing 1-0 to Olympiacos at half-time after a goal from ex-Palermo player Patjim Kasami. Elsewhere in the group, Atletico Madrid and Malmo are goalless at the break. This was a head-to-head in Athens, as all four teams in the group had one win and one defeat going in. The Bianconeri missed Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Romulo and Luca Marrone, but Alvaro Morata and Arturo Vidal were picked rather than Fernando Llorente and Claudio Marchisio. The Greek side had to do without Jorge Benitez and Siovas, but dropped Ibrahim Afellay. Juve adopted their all-blue away strip, scrapping the green version that had brought criticism in their 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid. The hosts had an aggressive start and after six minutes Gigi Buffon flew to fingertip the Alejandro Dominguez free kick out of the top corner. Juve had a great chance to take the lead on 11 minutes, as Morata’s header from an Andrea Pirlo corner was redirected by Carlos Tevez, but Omar Elabdellaoui performed a decisive goalline clearance. Tevez had the ball in the net, but was offside when Stephan Lichtsteiner flicked on the corner. Dominguez threatened again with a smart half-volley flashed across the face of goal. Pirlo gave the ball away repeatedly in midfield and was penalised for it when sparking an Olympiacos counter-attack, as it was pulled back for Patjim Kasami to side-foot into the near bottom corner. Kasami is no stranger to Juve, as he used to play for Palermo. Pirlo’s free kick found Giorgio Chiellini, who on his weaker foot was unable to steer it towards goal from close range. The veteran went for goal on another set play, only to turn over the bar. Olympiacos 1-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: Kasami 36 (O) Olympiacos: Roberto; Elabdellaoui, Botia, Abidal, Masuaku; Maniatis, Kasami; Milivojevic, Dominguez, N’Dinga; Mitroglou Juventus: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Vidal, Asamoah; Morata, Tevez Ref: Mazic (SRB) http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Marotta: 'Olympiacos-Juve battle' Oct 22, 2014 Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta expects “a sporting battle” against Olympiacos tonight. “It is an important game, there is a lot at stake,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia. “We know that we are taking on a good team, so this will be a sporting battle. Olympiacos beat Atletico Madrid here and we therefore need to be very motivated. It will be a battle.” Fernando Llorente and Claudio Marchisio are dropped in favour of Alvaro Morata and Arturo Vidal. “Juventus must have a competitive squad, not just the starting XI. The Coach then makes his evaluations.” The Bianconeri need a boost after their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid and Saturday’s 1-1 Serie A draw at Sassuolo. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

Punizione di Pirlo .... non va.

Morata fanno fatica a tenerlo.

Incredibile!

Siamo proprio dei polli

Come da previsione: greci forti in attacco e deboli in difesa.

Goal Juve ma annullato per fuorigioco.

Entrata da dietro su Morata e dov'é il cartellino, arbitro serbo?

Grande occasione!

Bravissimo Morata!

Ottimo Gigi.

Pirlo stai attento.

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Line-ups: Olympiacos-Juventus Oct 22, 2014 Juventus start Arturo Vidal, Andrea Pirlo and Alvaro Morata against Olympiacos in the Champions League. The Bianconeri need a boost after their 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, but the Spanish champions already lost here 3-2 this season. Max Allegri is without Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Romulo and Luca Marrone. Fernando Llorente has not scored yet this season and is struggling with a back problem, so he makes way for ex-Real Madrid striker Morata alongside Carlos Tevez. Claudio Marchisio is dropped in favour of Vidal, who starts after he was rested for the 1-1 Serie A draw with Sassuolo on Saturday, and Pirlo. Olympiacos are strong on home turf, having beaten Atletico Madrid here 3-2. That was a fourth consecutive Champions League home victory after Benfica, Anderlecht and Manchester United all fell here. Jorge Benitez and Siovas were injury doubts going into this game for Coach Michel, but Ibrahima Afellay is surprisingly benched. Juventus famously beat Olympiacos 7-0 in Turin in the 2003 Champions League group stage. Their record against the club on Greek soil is two wins and two draws. OLYMPIAKOS: Roberto; Elabdellaoui, Botia, Abidal, Masuaku; Maniatis, Kasami; Milivojevic, Dominguez, N’Dinga; Mitroglou Olympiakos bench: Megyeri, Giannoulis, Avlonitis, Afellay, Durmaz, David Fuster, Diamantakos JUVENTUS: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Vidal, Asamoah; Morata, Tevez Juventus bench: Storari, Evra, Pereyra, Marchisio, Llorente, Giovinco, Coman http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Juventus To Partner Morata With Tevez Against Olympiacos Oct 22, 2014 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri will opt for Alvaro Morata to partner the in-form Carlos Tevez in attack against Greek champions Olympiacos in tonight’s Champions League clash, leaving Fernando Llorente to settle for a place amongst the substitutes. Andrea Pirlo will once again be preferred to Claudio Marchisio in the centre of midfield alongside Paul Pogba. The Bianconeri arrived in the Greek capital on top of Group A on goal difference, with each team gaining three points from two games played. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Gattuso advises Allegri Oct 22, 2014 Gennaro Gattuso reveals Max Allegri “called me for advice” on Juventus opponents Olympiacos. “Allegri called me for advice and I explained to him how much Greek football has improved over the last few years,” Gattuso told SportDay. “You don’t score three goals and beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 by fluke.” The former Milan player is currently Coach of OFI Crete and therefore familiar with the current Olympiacos form. “Olympiacos are a great team and have an important mentality. The match will be decided in midfield, where Juve have Pogba and Vidal. Pirlo is not at his best, but the other two are the most dangerous. “Dominguez has great technique, but the most important player for Olympiacos is Qassam.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Maifredi: Juve will find it tough Oct 22, 2014 Former Juventus Coach Luigi Maifredi believes the Bianconeri face a difficult game when they face Olympiacos tonight. The Old Lady faces a Champions League opponent who overcame Atletico Madrid at home on Matchday 1, and Maifredi believes his old side will find it tough in Athens. “It’s always difficult to play in Greece,” the 67-year-old has told Tuttomercatoweb. “They’ll make it a game which is more about physicality rather than about technique, where Juve are stronger. “Juve are coming off a poor performance against Sassuolo, whilst in certain games in the League things haven’t gone quite right. “But Juventus are a strong team and I expect that tonight they’ll recover their confidence and be confirmed as a big player in Europe.” Maifredi also spoke about Roma’s heavy defeat to Bayern Munich, and believes the mental side of Roma’s game let them down. “Yesterday was a heavy defeat. It was one of those games where it only takes the opening goal, and one team loses morale and concentration and can no longer fight back. “Everything becomes easy for the other team and the game is essentially over.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Allegri has Marchisio-Pirlo choice Oct 22, 2014 Massimiliano Allegri reportedly faces two selection headaches ahead of Juventus’ trip to Olympiacos. According to reports, the Coach is weighing up whether to start with Andrea Pirlo or Claudio Marchisio in the third matchday of the Champions League in Greece. Alongside this are apparent doubts over whether Alvaro Morata or Fernando Llorente should partner Carlos Tevez in attack. La Stampa reports that Allegri will select a midfield consisting of Paul Pogba, the returning Arturo Vidal and either Marchisio or Pirlo. Tuttosport believes that Marchisio is slight favourite to be entrusted with the role, as ‘Il Principino’ is seen as offering better defensive cover than Pirlo. However, the veteran’s ability to open up opponents with one moment of magic could yet see him given the nod. Further forward, Allegri will decide between two Spaniards to face Olympiacos, as he commented in his pre-match Press conference. Fernando Llorente has been preferred to Alvaro Morata in both Champions League games thus far, but Tuttosport speculates that the more mobile Morata could line-up to face the Greek side. La Stampa also believes the former Real Madrid man could make his first Juventus start, especially if Llorente is not judged as having fully recovered from a back injury that hampered the Spanish international during Juve’s 1-1 draw at Sassuolo. Elsewhere the Bianconeri are likely to name an unchanged back-three, while Kwadwo Asamoah will replace Patrice Evra at left-wing-back, after the former Manchester United man struggled in the position in the Sassuolo game. Carlos Tevez is a certainty to be handed a start in attack, after a blistering start to the season which has seen the Argentinean notch eight goals in eight games across all competitions for the Old Lady so far this season. Probable Juventus XI to face Olympiacos: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Marchisio, Vidal, Asamoah; Tevez, Morata http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Olympiakos V Juventus – Champions League Preview: No Greek Tragedy For Allegri’s Men Oct 22, 2014 Greek giants Olympiacos will square off against Juventus on Wednesday evening at the Stadio Giorgios Karaiskaki, in their Champions League group stage tie. Coach Michel will be looking to elevate his side from fourth position in the group standings, following a 2-0 loss to Swedish team Malmo on matchday 2. Indeed, Juventus will also be seeking a convincing victory after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The clash will be the fourth meeting between the clubs, with the Old Lady winning the last tie 7-0 in Turin in the 2003/2004 season. While the Greeks have the home advantage they do not boast an excellent home record against Italian opposition. They have recorded 2 wins and 4 losses. Their last home victory over a Serie A side was in the 1979/80 UEFA Cup where they narrowly defeated Napoli 1-0. In addition, the Bianconeri have fared reasonably well against Greek opposition and boast 12 wins and four losses. Despite this, coach Massimiliano Allegri’s side, enters the match off the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw with Sassuolo in the Serie A, yet the reigning champions still maintain the top position in the league. French international Paul Pogba has been in brilliant form for Juventus, continually making scintillating plays forward. Argentinian star, Carlos Tevez, is currently leading the scoresheet for the old lady with a total of eight goals. Olympiacos will enter the match with a renewed confidence following their 3-2 victory over Ergotelis FC, which saw a double from Greek International Kostas Mitroglou and a penalty to Alejandro Dominguez. The match saw the return of Spanish attacking midfielder, David Fuster, following a groin injury which left him sidelined since September 23. Both clubs have suffered injury setbacks with midfielder Jorge Benitez and central defender Dimitris Siovas both sidelined with thigh problems. Andrea Barzagli is still yet to play for the Bianconeri this season following heel surgery during the summer break. Uruguayan Martin Caceres and Italian Luca Marrone are both out of action for the Bianconeri with thigh grievances. Striker Fernando Llorente joins the casualty list with a back strain, with Allegri still considering whether to include the Spaniard in the line-up. Conversely, Michel will have nearly a full list to select his starting eleven. Juventus must keep a close eye on Fuster who is rearing to contribute for his side, as well as 28-year-old Ibrahim Afellay, whose speed and creativity with the ball could be key in a potential victory for the Greek side. Expected starting XIs Olympiacos: Jimenez, Masuaku, Botia, Avlonitis, Salino, Maniatis, Milivojevic, Fuster, Durmaz, Mitroglou, Dominguez. Juventus: Buffon, Lichsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Evra, Pirlo, Marchisio, Pogba, Tevez, Llorente. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) UEFA Champions League Preview: Juventus vs. Olympiacos — Go Greece lightning Oct 21, 2014 Before we delve into this preview any further, let's take a look at what the Group A standings look like after two incredibly unpredictable games. Team ......Points.. Goal Differential Juventus....... 3...... +1 Atlético Madrid 3...... 0 Malmö.......... 3...... 0 Olympiacos..... 3...... -1 Just like we all though, right? Riiiiiight. As you can see, there's a common theme here. It's not difficult to figure out, so we don't have to reach for our college degrees to support claims about discovering out these things. All four teams have won one game, lost one game, and stand on three points after about 180 minutes or so of Champions League action this season. The goal differentials are the only things that aren't the same, which is why Juventus find themselves in the top spot. Even with the group a total mess right now, Juventus finds itself in the same kind of deal it does last time they were away from home in the Champions League — holding the chance to get a little breathing room at the top of the group. They're not going to Spain time, rather off to the land of ancient mythology and grandeur. Juventus vs. Olympiacos is the third game for both clubs in Group A, otherwise known as the official midway point of what has been a virtually unpredictable Champions League group stage to date. Does the matchup, at least on paper, swing things in Juventus' favor? Well, of course. Outside of their next game against Alético Madrid, everything should be swinging in Juve's favor because they're the second best team in the group. But as we've seen in recent games, Juve are a team that aren't close their best right now. One day they can put in a so-so kind of performance and still manage to beat somebody like Roma, the next they can play a sub-par game and draw with Sassuolo. Say Good Juventus — or even Somewhat Good Juventus — shows up tomorrow night in Greece, what would that mean? Well beside the obvious of giving Juventus a better chance at three points, it would put them in a good position to actually get through this interesting group with two of the final three group stage games at Juventus Stadium. Or, we can just see what Max Allegri has to say on the matter... JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Allegri: "Tomorrow is important, not decisive. We need to come out of the two games with as many points as possible in order to go through" GOOD NEWS If Juventus wins, they'll be tied at the top of the table at the very least. I'd say that's good news considering how Group A currently looks after two rounds. BAD NEWS For one, Juventus aren't exactly rolling over the Greece country lines with a bunch of momentum. It's not like a frustrating 1-1 draw against Sassuolo will give you a bunch of wind in your sails anyways. Secondly, the usual folks are still injured. That means no Andrea Barzagli, no Martín Cáceres and Romulo or Luca Marrone. Then again, we've been used to them being hurt for weeks now, so it's not exactly a surprise to see them on the injury report these days. WHAT TO WATCH FOR 1. The status and effectiveness of Arturo Vidal. I hate to break it to the Italian press, but Vidal didn't play against Sassuolo because of getting back late to Turin after international duty, not because Max Allegri hates his guts. Sorry to kill that story, guys, but that's just how it goes. And now that Vidal has returned to Italy after being with the Chilean national team, gotten a few training sessions in, one has to think that Vidal's place in the starting lineup will be restored and everything will be back to normal. "Getting back to normal" means Vidal actually gets back to playing like the Vidal of old — commanding the midfield, making an impact on both offense and defense, doing just about everything and then some. We're not talking about the Vidal that was almost non-existent in Madrid a few weeks back. Juventus need Vidal to be Vidal — and not just Wednesday night, but going forward from here on out. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Allegri: "Vidal is a lot better and the work he's done over the past few days has enabled him to improve his physical condition." #UCL 2. The status and effectiveness of Paul Pogba. For maybe the first time all season this past Saturday, we saw the Pogba we're used to seeing. The same Pogba who makes impressive runs that leave would-be tacklers in the dust. The same Pogba who scores fantastic goals and makes them look almost routine at the same time. The same Pogba who is just one of the best players on the field because he's a complete monster when on form. I won't go as far as to scream "HE BACK!" from the top of the closest hill because Pogba had one good game. That's just being a little too much for my liking. But after a not-so-hot start to the season, it was good to see Pogba put in a really good showing with so many important games on the horizon. Basically, keep it going, Paul. And score a couple more awesome goals while you're at it. 3. Is this the game that Álvaro Morata gets his first Juventus start? A secondary or alternate question could be this: With the way Fernando Llorente is playing right now, why wouldn't you at least try to shake things up alongside Carlos Tévez? We know Llorente's form is arguably as bad as its ever been since he's put on a Juventus jersey. What we don't know is what Juventus will look like when Morata gets his first Juventus start. That day will come, we just don't know when. Until that point, though, we are left to wonder just what things might look like based on what Juve's €20 million summer signing has done off the bench. Morata will obviously bring different characteristics to the field if he does indeed get the start. That may just be what Juve's attack needs to get going once again and not be so Tévez-dependent. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Allegri: "Morata is a quality player. He’s come on a great deal and I’ll see whether it's him or Llorente who get the nod tomorrow." #UCL 4. Andrea Pirlo or Claudio Marchisio? We've talked about the other two central midfielders, so why not the other spot? Seeing as Vidal should start and Pogba should start, we're left to decide between two midfielders for one spot. Pirlo hasn't been all that great since he returned from injury two-plus weeks ago. On the other hand, Marchisio was very good more often than not while filling in for Pirlo the first month of the season. It could be a simple decision for Allegri, one that hinges on what kind of game he wants his squad to play in a very hostile atmosphere at the Karaiskakis Stadium. 5. Patrice Evra or Kwadwo Asamoah? Common logic tells me that Asamoah was simply held out against Sassuolo for the same kind of reasons Vidal was — a long trip back to Turin that resulted in him being one of the last internationals to return. It was the same. While Asamoah returned to the starting lineup the first post-international break Champions League game last month, it was as a central midfielder, meaning Evra was starting out on the left wing not matter what. But both are available for selection now, and given Evra's less-than-stellar form this season, it should be Asamoah starting at left wingback tomorrow night. But as we saw when Allegri filled out the starting lineup against Atlético Madrid three weeks ago, we won't know for sure until an hour before kickoff. My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio Pogba, Asamoah; Tévez, Morata OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 8:45 P.M. IN ITALY; 2:45 P.M. ON THE EAST COAST; 11:45 A.M. ON THE WEST COAST http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Allegri: Olympiakos double-header a knockout tie The Bianconeri boss believes that a six-point haul from his side's back-to-back clashes with the Greeks would put the Old Lady in a great position to reach the last 16. Oct 21, 2014 Massimiliano Allegri believes Juventus' Champions League double-header with Olympiakos is "practically a knockout tie". The Bianconeri currently top Group A, while their Greek opponents are bottom, but both sides have three points apiece after two rounds of action. Consequently, Allegri believes that back-to-back wins over Olympiakos would put Juve in a fantastic position to reach the last 16. “It’s still not a decisive game, but an important one nonetheless," he told reporters at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. "The two matches with Olympiakos are practically a knock-out tie and we need to come away with as many points as possible. "It won't assure us of qualification but will give us a good chance of progressing to the next round. “We need to have plenty of motivation because it’s important for us to progress in the Champions League. We can’t put a foot wrong tomorrow.” Juve opened their European campaign with a 2-0 win over Malmo but they were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid last time out. Given Olympiakos defeated the Spanish champions 3-2 in Piraeus, Allegri is unsurprisingly taking nothing for granted ahead of Tuesday night's game at Karaiskakis Stadium. “There'll be a great atmosphere and the Olympiakos fans will be trying to urge the team on any way they can," the former AC Milan boss mused. "They're at home, of course. However, the supporters can't come onto the pitch - only the players will be out there. “We have plenty of respect for Olympiakos. They beat Atletico Madrid, play good football and their coach (former Real Madrid ace Michel) has equipped them with a Spanish mentality. "They possess quality individuals and we’ll need to play with intensity in order to limit their best attributes. "It'll be a tough match for us, but so too will it be for Olympiakos.” Meanwhile, Allegri admitted that he has yet to decide upon his starting line-up, revealing that he could opt to replace Fernando Llorente - who has yet to score this season - with fellow Spaniard Alvaro Morata. "Morata is young and possesses great quality," he acknowledged. "I’ll see whether or not he or Llorente gets the nod. “Those who will definitely play are Stephan Lichtsteiner, Angelo Ogbonna, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Carlos Tevez, Arturo Vidal and Gigi Buffon. "I still have a few doubts to resolve as far as the others are concerned." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166

OLIMPIAKOS - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 08:45 P.M. Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Piraeus Referee:‬ Milorad Mazic (Serbia) Arturo Vidal set to return for Juventus away to Olympiakos Oct 21, 2014 Arturo Vidal will make his return to the Juventus starting XI for the trip to Olympiakos on Wednesday night, coach Massimilian Allegri has confirmed. The Chilean was left behind in Turin at the weekend as Juve dropped their first points of the season at bottom-placed Sassuolo. There had been rumours he was left out for disciplinary reasons -- refuted by the player on Sunday -- but now he is ready to start in Greece. "It did him good to stay in Turin at the weekend," Allegri said at a news conference. "He's far better now. The days working in Turin have improved his condition. He can't be 100 percent yet, but I still hope we will get to see a great Vidal for 90 minutes. "As for the rest of the team, I've still got to make up my mind." One of the choices Allegri has to make is who to line up with Carlos Tevez in his attack. In view of a hectic schedule of matches, he may give Fernando Llorente a rest. "It will be either [Alvaro] Morata or [Fernando] Llorente, we'll just have to see," said the Juve coach. "Morata's improved a lot after being injured. He still has to settle into his new surroundings, but he's fit." Allegri is cautious about rotating his side too much, considering that the Champions League, or at least reaching the knockout stages, is one of his priorities. "Tomorrow's going to be important, but not decisive," he added. "We need to get as many points as we can from these two matches [against Olympiakos]. "I've got a great deal of respect for Olympiakos. They beat Atletico, they've got a great coach who has given them a Spanish mentality, and then they have some top quality players." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/49/uefa-champions-league/group?ICID=MP_TN_166