And once again I feel football exists just to mock those of us stupid enough to try and predict it.
Not that they didn't deserve to win, but it could've been a different story but for two things. Firstly, and most importantly, what happened in the Inter dressing room at half time? Because that wasn't the same team which went in. Seville were on top the entire second half. I think Conte should've acted much quicker than he did as if was obvious what was in the offing. Unlike Ole at United, it's not as if he's got nothing on the bench.
Also, I don't think I was alone in thinking that the football Gods might be with Seville again after 10 minutes when Carlos was inexplicably IMO, not sent off in giving away the penalty. Naturally he scored the winner (ok, it was an OG but he shouldn't have been there to begin with. Also could've gone for a second yellow 'handball' on another day) all that after Luke De Jong scores twice. Yes, really. Luke De Jong. Wonderful game to watch though.
But I'm hoping for even better tonight. I think this is the most excited I've been for a CL final which didn't involve United. It really should be entertaining. And, because I'm a football fan and haven't learned my lesson, I'm going to tempt the Gods once more and go Bayern.
It's been such a weird year though that my sporting superstitious side says it's PSG. Neymar hasn't been really annoying for the last couple of games and has been acting not only like a grown up but a bit of a leader and, as such, might be the deciding factor? But I'm going to ignore that (much like I did Seville lol) and say the Germans won't let me down.
There are so many narratives in this game that it'd take too long to name each match up and theory, so I'll just go with one. Should one side decide not to do what they normally do, they'll be the one which loses. The main tells for me will be if PSG play counter attack or Bayern drop their infamous high line.
Having said all that, I've probably jinxed it, so sit back and enjoy a dull 1-0 because both teams change their style.
Not that they didn't deserve to win, but it could've been a different story but for two things. Firstly, and most importantly, what happened in the Inter dressing room at half time? Because that wasn't the same team which went in. Seville were on top the entire second half. I think Conte should've acted much quicker than he did as if was obvious what was in the offing. Unlike Ole at United, it's not as if he's got nothing on the bench.
Also, I don't think I was alone in thinking that the football Gods might be with Seville again after 10 minutes when Carlos was inexplicably IMO, not sent off in giving away the penalty. Naturally he scored the winner (ok, it was an OG but he shouldn't have been there to begin with. Also could've gone for a second yellow 'handball' on another day) all that after Luke De Jong scores twice. Yes, really. Luke De Jong. Wonderful game to watch though.
But I'm hoping for even better tonight. I think this is the most excited I've been for a CL final which didn't involve United. It really should be entertaining. And, because I'm a football fan and haven't learned my lesson, I'm going to tempt the Gods once more and go Bayern.
It's been such a weird year though that my sporting superstitious side says it's PSG. Neymar hasn't been really annoying for the last couple of games and has been acting not only like a grown up but a bit of a leader and, as such, might be the deciding factor? But I'm going to ignore that (much like I did Seville lol) and say the Germans won't let me down.
There are so many narratives in this game that it'd take too long to name each match up and theory, so I'll just go with one. Should one side decide not to do what they normally do, they'll be the one which loses. The main tells for me will be if PSG play counter attack or Bayern drop their infamous high line.
Having said all that, I've probably jinxed it, so sit back and enjoy a dull 1-0 because both teams change their style.
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