Some will say Pulisic could/should have scored two goals, I say he was unlucky on both but was there because he knows how to score. His general play was excellent.
How do today's results influence people's thinking about league comparisons? I'd been thinking La Liga was in down period, but the results today make me question that view. La Liga hasn't won a champions league in a couple years now, but at least 2/4 semi finalists isn't bad, and Barça are looking better and could keep the Europa cup in Spain.
I have to disagree about the move to the Champions League Swiss Model. As you say, the knockout rounds are unchanged, AND we'll get a round of two-legged playoffs for the teams ranked 9th to 24th after the group stage. That's just more opportunity for dramatic finishes in do-or-die games. I'll always opt for meaningful UCL games in November and December.
Some will say Pulisic could/should have scored two goals, I say he was unlucky on both but was there because he knows how to score. His general play was excellent.
How do today's results influence people's thinking about league comparisons? I'd been thinking La Liga was in down period, but the results today make me question that view. La Liga hasn't won a champions league in a couple years now, but at least 2/4 semi finalists isn't bad, and Barça are looking better and could keep the Europa cup in Spain.
I have to disagree about the move to the Champions League Swiss Model. As you say, the knockout rounds are unchanged, AND we'll get a round of two-legged playoffs for the teams ranked 9th to 24th after the group stage. That's just more opportunity for dramatic finishes in do-or-die games. I'll always opt for meaningful UCL games in November and December.