Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Manchester United

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It was a very good performance, we moved the ball quickly and accurately and looked much less static in possession than we have for most of this season. I was surprised at how little Leverkusen had to offer though, given the reputation they came with.

How much better we look with a creative midfielder in the side is pretty obvious and should outline what we need as opposed to more DM suggestions.
 
How far have they ever gone in Europe? Even these days they see fairly regular in the Europa Qualifiers.


In the 80s we made the first round of the old European cup 4 seasons in a row, which was our biggest achievment since being knocked out of second round of the cup winners cup in 1966 by Bayern Munich,

After a few barron years in 2010-11 we made the third qualifying round of the Europa League being knocked out by a blinding free-kick from Del Piero against Juve, (He got a standing ovation at the end of the game), Made the third qualifying round of the champions league the following season but were knocked out by FC Copenhagen

finally qualified for the group stage of the Europa League in 2011-12 season but finished bottom of the group with Spurs, Ruban Kazan and PAOK, the club had always struggled with finances and finding a ground to play in even, the new stadium (Tallaght Stadium) opened up in 2009 with a match against Real Madrid which was Cristiano Ronaldos debut, an incredible piece of history for the area.

Since manager Michael O Neill left for the Northern Ireland job after the 11/12 campaign we have really struggled though and could be a while before we return to Europe

The players we have seen up at the ground in the last few years have been incredible for the area though, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sneijder, Raul, Benzema, Del Piero, Buffon, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, Van der Vaart, Trezeguet to name a few, even if we go years without qualifying again those memories have been worth it
 
they just shat their pants and were too too nervous/frightened to execute their tactics like they usually do. sam being injured probably also had a big impact.
 
Brilliant trip! Feeling rough today though. One of the best performances I've seen of us this season! Great fans, they stayed right until the end. Still bouncing up and down at 0-4. Roll on the draw.
 
Just came back home, 20 fecking hours on a coach but it was well worth it. Tremendous score and away support was simply fantastic, still got goosebumps.
 
Quality trip. Best away win of the season by a mile for me. Atmosphere quality, performance great. Can ask for no more to be honest.

Roll on Spurs Sunday. Can't wait.
 
fecking mint away this. Buzzing still. Amsterdam Tuesday, drove down Wednesday... Jibbed the game and went a little nuts in Pascha.

fecking ruined now. Top lot out there as well.
 
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