AstVilFC Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 A little story some of you may find funny: I'm now im 2021 with Villa. I have won 7 leagues, 5 in the last 5 years, 5 FA Cups, 1 League Cup and the Europa League when i was on my way up.(4-2 in the final against Real MAdrid, coming back from a 2-0 half-time deficit - this is relevant to the rest of the story) However, the best I've ever managed in the champions league is to reach the semi-finals. 4 times. Here's the story of each tie: vs Juventus, each team won 1-0 at home in close games and I lost on penalites. Fair enough. vs Real Madrid, I won 3-0 at Bernabeu and then lost 7-2 at Villa Park, never suffered a defeat like this before or since. vs Real Madrid (2nd attempt), I won 2-0 at Bernabeu and then lost 3-0 at Villa Park. Starting to get very frustrating. vs Real Madrid (3rd attempt), Drew 1-1 at Bernabeu. A little bit annoyed as their reserve kepper, Adan, got motm and a rating of 8.5 for keeping out my 5 clear cut chances. Drew 1-1 at Villa Park. Extra time, scored in the 93rd minute. All was going swimmingly until Akinfeev decides in the 117th minute to go up for a routine cross and drop it onto the head of their striker. Madrid through on away goals. Their reserve keeper again got motm and a rating of 8.2, whereas Akinfeev for me gets 5.9. I scouted their keeper after and he is 1 star in comparison to Akinfeev's 4 stars. The game hates me :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 One day you'll draw Real Madrid and you'll beat them. Keep on believing, my friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lambs Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 You should use an editor and set Real up as a rival after all those near misses. I have also noticed some horrible come backs in the Champions League semi finals. This past season (2012/13) my Newcastle side took a 4-1 lead to Juventus only for them to do me 4-0 at their place, gifted two goals by defensive mistakes. To look at the match stats you would swear we should of at the worse drew the match. I don't feel as down after reading your tale, makes my one loss look like a blip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlo116 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I just beat Real Madrid in the final of the CL with my liverpool side 1-0. A 34 yo Carragher came off the bench to score of a corner in the 90+5' minute. I bet they were annoyed at that one. Keep trying and you'll get there soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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