One interesting thing to track is that Man U are scheduled to play Chelsea two days later on the 22nd. Or, maybe more complicated for them, if they beat Fulham in the quarterfinals, the FA Cup semin final would be on the 22nd, so just 48 hours after playing us. Wouldâve been better if it were before the first match, but will, to some degree, be spreading their squad thin.
The coaching staff are clearly not amused with the draw⊠which is understandable.
However, I at least hope that Sampi and the staff are not âscared to deathâ of Man Utd and will not deploy cowardly tactics to try and go through, it surely wonât work. We all saw how that fared vs. Barca and AtleticoâŠ
Lopetegui didnât fear Man Utd in 2019-20 and neither did Montella in 2017-18 - we even won in front of 75k fans in Old Trafford. Weâve had more ball possession than Man Utd in the first home CL leg in 2017-18 and in the single tie in the EL semis in 2019-20.
We can do this⊠the staff and the players just need to believe in it, and leave their hearts on the pitch.
And fans!
RSP officially sold out and the team is asking for all fans to wear white. I assume a big Tifo display will be happening.
I was not quick enough to buy tickets :(. Guess I will be watching at my Peña.
Peña is still good donât worry, youâll get tickets for the semis!
VAMOS!
Itâs the Biris who are asking. Why they want to look like the plastic fans at the BernabĂ©u I have no idea?
Ahh - I thought I saw something from the team too. Iâm sure it has to do with the Tifo.
I was more confident without Rashford. He could be problematic and decide the game on his own. How we started last game if they were a bit more clinical in the early stages they cut through like butter. Canât happen again.
I donât really think he plays, if he does he doesnât start.
I see Harry Maguire is not in our selection today?
This is one of the best line ups this season! Good to see all the players are healthy. Vamos a ganar la copa!
This defence AWB - Maguire - Lindelof - Dalot is inspiring me with optimism.