A consideration for what? My whole point is that you don't have to have 70% of the ball and pin the opposition back to be considered a level above the rest. Bayern were great that year because of their efficiency not their overbearing dominance.

The main difference between the Bayern we see today and Heyncke's Bayern, is that they were never bothered by giving the ball away, and they were more solid defensively. By that I mean that they would very often play the long ball from defense either diagonal to Robben/Ribery, or down the middle to Mandzukic. Then, they would outrun their opposite numbers and create chances and score goals. Of course, when you play that ball it will be unsuccessful a lot of the time, but that didn't stop them from playing it since the reward was so high. Guardiola has pretty much taken that aspect of the game out. As a consequence of attacking with as many players as they do now, they are a lot more open for counter attacks.

13 days later

This City side is horrible. No Silva, Aguero, Yaya or Kompany.

Verratti is so bloody good. PSG have been dictating this game so far.

Ibrahimovic scores. 1-0.

I think PSG will win the tournament this season. There's just something about them. They've added a defensive dimension or something. Incredibly well-drilled team.

Made it look so easy.

1-1. Messi. That was some seriously weak defending.

Van der Wiel is a useless defender. I just don't get the hype. Every single Barca attack originates down PSG:s right flank.

I can't stand PSG.
Awful club, terrible supporters.

He links up very well with Zlatan though. Every single of his assists is for him.

Y va: I feel the same way about them. I can't get the Roma game to work for some reason though so I'm stuck with this.

Matuidi nearly scores.

PSG do have some players worth watching though Klaus.
Roma v City hasn't sparked into life yet.
Gervinho's Gervinhoing.

Gervinho beating Clichy for fun on pace

Y va: Absolutely. Verratti and Ibrahimovic are as good as it gets for me. I just can't stand the shirt they're wearing.

Did Totti start tonight?

Neymar puts Barca in front. Peach of a goal.

Ibrahimovic just gave Barca possession.

Gervinho with a couple of chances - having some joy against Clichy. But typically lacking a bit of composure - especially on his second chance. Looks dangerous though. 

Very interesting game this, proper (knock-out) cup tie feel to it. Can't pick a winner. With the players Man City have out, they're evenly matched. 

Klaus wrote:

Y va: Absolutely. Verratti and Ibrahimovic are as good as it gets for me. I just can't stand the shirt they're wearing.

Did Totti start tonight?

Yup. You are missing out, Naingolan is dominating midfield proceedings.

Damnit. Love Nainggolan. He deserves a bigger club.