Champions League Round of 16 (12th Feb - 13th Mar)

I really don’t understand how VAR and offside is supposed to work here. I was under the impression that the flag wouldn’t go up until after they’d let play continue if the calls were marginal. Then VAR would confirm whether or not it was offside.

But three offside decisions have been given in the spurs game where it was very close. The most recent being Kane who actually looked onside. It totally negates the point of having VAR if they just put the flag up willy nilly.
 
This Ajax team plays so well. Great to see.
 
His stats certainly are great. Lately there is some dissatisfaction about his overall play but all in all he is of great value for us.
What are his goals and assists currently for you lot ?
 
I really don’t understand how VAR and offside is supposed to work here. I was under the impression that the flag wouldn’t go up until after they’d let play continue if the calls were marginal. Then VAR would confirm whether or not it was offside.

But three offside decisions have been given in the spurs game where it was very close. The most recent being Kane who actually looked onside. It totally negates the point of having VAR if they just put the flag up willy nilly.

Aye. Implementation is weird. They should basically just sack off having assistants involved in calling offsides.
 
Blind wasn't world class but he was a good intelligent versatile player who was very rarely injured.

Much better option than Jones or Rojo.

Most players aren't. He was a top defensive player though and was a very good footballer. Something Mourinho doesn't seem to value much as we saw.

Keeping Rojo and Jones over Blind (as you say) is a sackable offence by itself.
 
I find it hard to dislike Bale. Always rated him, just a bit too injury prone.

That goal on the Copa del Rey ?final where he ran 40m further around the Barca right back by running through the technical area, I’ll always remember that goal
 
Vasquez who's done nothing in his career and will do nothing gets applaued

And Bale gets booed..

Real fans for you
 
Bale on for Vasquez. Perfect game for him to shine here.

Marcelo should come on too. He’s regularly done it for Madrid in tough moments, they need him on the pitch for mentality more than anything