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21 April 2015 1219 comments
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We’re just hours away from the second legs of this season’s Champions League quarter-finals. As always, we assess the Fantasy iTeam (FiT) Player Price List and assess some of the form players on offer ahead of Matchday 10’s deadline.

A free Fantasy football app, FiT is available on a number of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android. Fantasy managers have until 10 minutes before the first kick-off in any given Matchday to make any final alterations to their starting XIs – this evening, then, that deadline is 7.35pm, as Barcelona welcome PSG to the Nou Camp and Bayern play host to Porto.

We’re supporting FiT throughout the competition and have an official Fantasy Football Scout League, with an iPad mini available to the winner. There’s also a VIP European Match Day Experience for two on offer for the overall winner of the Fantasy iTeam Champions League game.

Tuesday April 21

We keep faith in Luis Suarez as Barcelona entertain PSG with a 3-1 first-leg advantage. The Uruguayan (10.0m) is in irresistible form right now – having bagged a brace in Paris a week ago, he notched in Saturday’s win over Valencia and has 12 goals in as many matches in all competitions for the Spanish outfit. Good news for the La Liga leaders, then, as David Luiz and co. roll up this evening.

After missing the first leg through suspension, Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to face his former club. Laurent Blanc’s side face a tough task to overturn the 3-1 reversal and will need to go on the offensive – if the 9.8m-priced Swede can replicate the form that’s harvested 17 goals in 22 league appearances this season, his side may yet spring a surprise.

Bayern also attempt to claw back a 3-1 deficit after being shocked by Porto in their away leg last week. Pep Guardiola has acknowledged his injury-hit side will need to take some risks if they are to prevail and we’re backing Thomas Muller (9.3m) to prove the man for the big occasion. The German international has been in fine domestic form, racking up 13 goals and ten assists in the league, and has struck five times in seven Champions League outings already.

After backing two-goal Ricardo Quaresma last week, we turn to his fellow wide man Yacine Brahimi. The Algerian has produced five goals and a trio of assists over eight appearances in this year’s competition – available for 7.3m, he tormented Bayern with seven successful dribbles in Portugal and his pace on the break will be crucial as the visitors look to hit their hosts on the counter.

Wednesday April 22

Monaco attempt to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss against visitors Juventus tomorrow evening. The French side have served up 16 clean sheets in 25 home matches across all competitions so far and will fancy their chances of keeping the Italian outfit at bay. Highly-rated left-back Layvin Kurzawa (4.6m) has four assists to his name in Ligue 1 this term and looks the likeliest backline option to offer points at both ends of the pitch.

Arturo Vidal’s penalty made the difference for the “Old Lady” last week and the Chilean followed that up with an assist in Saturday’s win over Lazio. Whilst Carlos Tevez is the obvious option, the 6.4m-priced Vidal’s spot-kick duties make him an excellent alternative in the centre of the park as the Serie A leaders look to clinch a place in the last four.

With the injuries building for Real Madrid, Isco’s contribution looks crucial as neighbours Atletico roll up to the Bernabeu. Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema are all out as the holders attempt to get the better of Diego Simeone’s side after a goalless draw last week. Available for 6.4m, Isco could be a real under the radar option for tomorrow’s derby encounter.

Simeone, meanwhile, will look to park the bus and catch Carlo Ancelotti’s side on the counter. With that in mind, we turn to the visitors’ chief creator Koke as Atletico attempt to avenge last season’s defeat in the final. The 7.8m-priced playmaker has two goals and four assists already in this term’s tournament and will be confident of unlocking a backline with just three clean sheets in their previous ten home matches across all competitions.

FANTASY FOOTBALL SCOUT LEAGUE

We’ve already set up an official Fantasy Football Scout league for you to join, with an iPad mini on offer to the winner – the league name is Fantasy Football Scout and the pin is 11155.

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  1. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Did Maureen say anything about Remy post match?

  2. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A Kane v Vardy members comparison is pretty conclusive...

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You don't need to be a member to figure out which is the best option.

    2. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      In favour of which one? 😀

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          ^ I set the comment to member's only ^

    3. Konig Luther
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      strange day. when he make a comparation between Vardy and Kane

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        It's a sanity meter.

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I won't be calling on Hercule, will be keeping Kane - looked lively on Sunday. Cambiasso and Schlupp plenty of Lei cover.

  3. Balitelivision
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Keep Bolasie at home against Hull or bring in Cambiasso (on already activated WC)? Would save me a transfer next week when I try and fix my team post DGW...

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Bolasie

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Play bolasie

  4. KeepCalm
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Myhill Kasper
    Ivan Morgan Skrtel (PVA McShane)
    Hazard Sterling Coutinho Diame Fabregas
    Aguero Vardy (Giroud)

    3.0m itb

    Hows this for a WC team...?? A simple good, bad or meh would suffice

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Diame? no thanks

      1. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        any alternative?

    2. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Do you think diame will start both games ?

      1. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Bruce been lickin his balls all week. Should do well IMO

        1. Ser Football 42
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Ah didn't now that

          1. KeepCalm
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            so keep him in your opinion yes?

            1. Ser Football 42
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Not sure. Team looks good besides diame though

              1. KeepCalm
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                its him or cambiasso...

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Meh.

      1. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        dayum i dont know what else i can do to please you lot

    4. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      It's ok, not keen on fabregas

      1. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        double chelsea defence then? Will remy play both games?

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          that's better, i wouldnt get remy

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thats my team. I'm leaving enough ITB to go Diame to Ramsey or instead N'Doye to Giroud. Sticking with Myhill?

      1. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        not sure...have to make a decision between myhill and panti

        diame to ramsey were my exact thoughts

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Diame or N'Doye for the double tho? I'm getting one but can't decide

          1. KeepCalm
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            expecting diame to shine for this dgw

  5. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Mignolet
    Alderweireld. Cresswell. Ivan
    Ozil. Hazard. Fabregas. Henderson
    Aguero. Vardy. Hernandez

    Good for DGW?

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      It's alright.

  6. Concrete
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Giroud or Benteke from GW 35
    Was going to be Giroud but is Benteke worth it over him?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I prefer Giroud

  7. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Everton, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Hull

    Manchester United's remaining fixtures...

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Goals there, at least 1 in most of them

      1. Would an idiot do that?
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I completely overlooked them. Rooney could be an option

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          If he's always up front he's a good shout

  8. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Skrtel price protection unlocks 21/04/2015 19:48:09

  9. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Sell Sanchez or Silva?

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No.

    2. Snapes on a Plane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Have to sell one to buy Henderson

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        You don't.

  10. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Is Mignolet a better GK than Davis for the rest of the season?

    (No WC so any DGW players I pick need to stick around in my team)

    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah