This week saw the penultimate games of the Uefa Champions League's group stages. As some of the reputable teams battle it out to stay in the competition, I felt that perhaps it was time to share this mindset of mine about knockout games which I have had for a long time.
Perhaps in many people's opinion, the greatest losers of a knockout competition is the losing finalist.
However, to me, the losing semi-finalists are the worst losers.Why?
Think about it, you spend so much time and effort in knockout games, maybe taking an eye off your league competition, only to get as far as the semifinals. If its a 2 legged affair, you go through 180 mins of battle only to find yourself slipping at the last hurdle to reach a final.
At least the losing finalist had an opportunity, a 50-50 one off chance to win the competition in the final. So in this sense, the heartache is not as painful as teams which lose the semis.
Maybe one could argue progressing through different stages earn you some revenue and bonuses. But I feel these are small consolations. You can concentrate on doing better in the league.
So I have always hope the teams I support can kick out of a knockout competition like the UCL around the second round stage. Especially if I think they are not capable of going all the way.
Basically, DON"T WASTE TIME STAYING IN IT IF U CANT WIN IT IN THE END!
So Liverpool fans, if you are tormented by the Red Devils' fans now, dun fret, I think the Devils will probably be just making up the numbers in the competition :D
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