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17 March 2021 288 comments
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Manchester City and Real Madrid became the fifth and sixth teams to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after victories last night – and there are two more spots up for grabs at 20:00 GMT this evening.

Here, we run through the key points from Tuesday’s games and preview the Bayern Munich v Lazio and Chelsea v Atletico Madrid ties with one eye on the UEFA Champions League Fantasy game.

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Last Night’s Action

Manchester City continued their unbelievable run of form with a comfortable 2-0 win in Budapest. Although they will certainly face more formidable opponents throughout the competition, there was something about the comfort and control they had in this game that suggests they’re the team to beat.

They made five changes from their 3-0 win over Fulham, highlighting their ridiculous quality of squad depth.

Riyad Mahrez (8.9m) was the standout from this team, teeing up Kevin De Bruyne (11.4m)’s wonder strike and just generally causing havoc on the right wing. He could’ve had a hat-trick on another day. Phil Foden (7.1m) and Ilkay Gundogan (6.6m) also had great games, with Foden’s mazy run for Gundogan’s clever finish the highlight of a good day at the office for both. When City played this well and still leave Raheem Sterling (10.5m), Gabriel Jesus (9.4m), Sergio Aguero (9.8m) and Aymeric Laporte (5.3m) on the bench, you get some idea just how scary Pep Guardiola’s side really are. This could well be their quadruple year.

Real Madrid also provided a comfortable win over an Atalanta side who just didn’t look up to the occasion. Luka Modric (7.4m) rolled back the years in midfield, robbing the ball from the Atalanta defence and teeing up Karim Benzema (10.4m) to give Madrid the lead. Sergio Ramos (6.5m) scored a penalty after Vinicius Junior (7.9m) was fouled and Lucas Vazquez‘s (7.8m) great run from right-back set up Marco Asensio (7.9m) to finish the game off. But this is a far from impressive Madrid side and there should be a degree of sceptiscim about their chances against tougher teams. 

Tonight’s Ties

Bayern Munich vs Lazio (agg: 4-1) 
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Hansi Flick’s attacking steamroller of a side don’t seem to be stopping any time soon. A week after their incredible comeback win in Der Klassiker, Bayern comfortably beat Werder Bremen 3-1 without really leaving second gear. Thomas Müller (10m) had a great game in the hole, setting up the first two goals. Robert Lewandowski (12.1m) scored Bayern’s third and could have had a few more, taking his Bundesliga tally to 32 in 24 games.

The Pole is the top captaincy pick for this evening by some distance but any player across this Bayern team is worthy of consideration. Serge Gnabry (9.8m) looked on top form against Bremen and he’s a great differential pick for any owners. 

Lazio battled to a scrappy 3-2 win over Crotone at the weekend and really don’t look like they’ll offer enough to challenge this Bayern team. Not much can be expected from any of their assets, although Ciro Immobile (10.6m) always has a goal in him and Bayern do seem to be a tad leaky.

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid (1-0)
What can FPL managers expect from Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel? 5

This is incredibly hard to call. Chelsea will sit back and let Atletico attack them and Blues’ fans will just have to hope that Thomas Tuchel’s defence holds fast. Diego Simeone has spoken about having to go out and attack and confirmed that Joao Felix (9m) is likely to play from the start. This will be a very different Atletico side to the one who sat back in the reverse tie, with Kieran Trippier’s (5.2m) return from his ban moving Atleti back to more of a 4-5-1. 

Atletico could well upset the applecart here, thanks to a mixture of Simeone’s European pedigree and Chelsea’s woeful form in front of goal. Their 0-0 draw with Leeds on Saturday was less than impressive and they really struggled to offer anything of note going forwards. With Jorginho and Mason Mount both suspended for this tie, both of whom have played key roles at both ends for Tuchel’s side, Atletico should find enough holes to grab the two goals they need to win tonight.

Luis Suarez (9.8m) has gained a reputation for poor away form, but as Simeone said in the press conference, this has to end at some time. Attacking midfielder Marcos Llorente (6.5m) is also back and could well find himself amongst the points. 

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  1. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    A) dunk, auba, bale (-4)
    B) dunk, reguilon, auba (-4)
    C) dunk, reguilon, bale, auba (-8)

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'm probabky doing A

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Probably A

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A my likely moves

  2. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Digne and Salah to Dallas and Lingard (-4) for 29?

    WC31 FH33
    1FT 0itb
    Martinez
    Cresswell Holding
    Raphinha Son Bale
    Kane Bamford
    (Fabri Stones Cancelo Digne Gundo Salah DCL)

  3. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Lame question but I just made my 2x Free Transfers. However, I'm thinking i might play my Free Hit instead. Would the Free Hit wipe out the transfers (so basically I have the team i had before I just made the 2x Free Transfers)? Thank you

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      It would wipe your FTs if played

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yes you’re correct

      1. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks alot folks, cheers.

  4. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Start Areola over Martinez?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on the rest of your team but I personally would, he’ll make plenty of saves as well, outside chance of a haul where as I would back spurs to score

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Have two attackers from Leeds and Spurs so meh lol

        1. Chrisitis
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Son one of them?

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yea, no prob 1 realistically (Kane) Got Raph and Bam and Dallas from Leeds...

        2. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah it’s tough but I actually prefer Fulham defence to villa, they are conceding a lot of shots and I think with the clinical nature of bale and Kane they will score, I also think mour plays a bit more open

    2. Chrisitis
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Was just about to ask the same Q
      Spurs should score

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Both will concede. Martinez will probably get the most points with saves

      1. Chrisitis
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Leeds 3 goals last 5
        Spurs 11 goals last 5

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          What's your point with the stats? My opinion is both Fulham and villa will concede a goal

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Why? Leeds have lots more shots than spurs ok average

  5. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How bad was the goalkeeping for that?

  6. Zanainem
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi! Rate my FH team plz. Any thing you would change?

    Martinez
    Cresswell Aina Dunk
    Trossard Aubameyang Lingard Raphinha Bale
    Antonio Kane (C)

    Areola Bamford Targett Tierney

    Thanks

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn’t go Martinez in goal on a FH. Brighton keeps or perhaps Dubravak even 🙂

      1. Zanainem
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        i was not thinking on him.. but is making some much points and bonus.. hmm

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Surely if FH you should double or triple Birghtons defence especially with the highest bookies CS odds for 29?

      1. Zanainem
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        maybe GK?

    3. Dennis System
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Why raph and fulham defender don't make sense

      1. Zanainem
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        raphinha is making points.. fulham is getting good games also

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Tierney higher up the bench if not starting. You got Cresswell for the same reason attacking output.

      1. Zanainem
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        affraid of arsenal not delivering and can get a CS from some home team

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    No OMG Ziyech?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Don't see demba anywhere

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Werner assist. He seems to be more creator than goalscorer

  8. Netters2018
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    FH team any changes needed?
    Areola
    Veltman, Dunk, Cresswell
    Moura/Bale, Lingard, Raphina, Trossard, Lookman
    Watkins, Kane (c)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Moura over Bale and Antonio over Watkins

      1. Netters2018
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        You think triple west ham is not too much? Antonio hasnt been as involved recently as much in the box?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I would rather look at each position in isolation rather than seeing it as a triple up. I can see Antonio bullying Arsenal defenders and assisting Lingard

          1. Netters2018
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah fair point.... my other idea was to bring in maja instead of watkins. On pure chances in the box i think maja and then watkins have had more in the last 6 weeks. I dunno its tough i much prefer antonio to watkins in real life just not sure in fpl terms... watkins on pens aswell

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              I do like Maja more than Watkins. Watkins missed his last pen and don't expect him to be on pens. Probably El Ghazi, Trezeguet or Barkley on pens if Grealish is still out

          2. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Arsenal always do one over West Ham!

  9. Onana….where’s…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    -4 to field 8 (or -8 to field 9?!) or FH?

    What’s the attraction of GW33 for FH?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      For the hits it depends who the players are. Quality over quantity. Spurs, City, Soton and Fulham have a blank in 33. FH navigates 33 if you have double/triple city and double Spurs

  10. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    This GW is starting to remind me a lot about that one with Duffy TC.
    A lot of faith being put in the BRI defence

  11. cm790
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Areola (Martinez)
    Dallas
    Auba(c) Bale Son Lingard
    Kane Antonio

    DCL Shaw Cancelo Stones Mitchell Martinez

    Already taken a -4 for Dallas and Auba.

    I’m thinking one more minus 4, where do you think?

    Trossard?
    Dunk?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      If you want to take the hit, Dunk would be my preference

  12. The Gravless Wonder
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know when I can get my next fill of blackbox ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Probably tomorrow

  13. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Have moved into top 25k but have been in an around that for a few weeks trying to break top10k but maybe unrealistic..
    What to do with 2FTs 2.3ITB (No chips left)

    Martinez (Steer)
    Dallas Burn (Shaw cancelo Stones)
    Son Raphina (Salah Gund Barnes)
    Bamford Kane (DCL)

    A. Barnes > Lingard
    B. Son > Bale/Auba
    C. DCL > Antonio/Watkins
    D. Cancelo > Creswell/Tierney
    E. Something else (2FTs)

  14. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    OMG EMERSON
    1 TOUCH
    1 GOAL