LEAGUE:
Well, Academy FC (41.7*) had a decent weekend, moving into 2nd place in league, 1 point behind 1st (who has played one more game and is 42.7*). Third place (41.9*) is 2 points behind, fourth place (42.8*) is 2 points behind, and fifth place (43.4*) is 5 points behind. Today's match is against 13th place (35.5*). My final 6 games are all against teams ranked 5th or worse (13th, 12th, 5th, 10th, 9th, 8th). Looks like I may have a chance to take 1st in the league after all!
CHAMPION'S LEAGUE:
I severely underestimated my CL Semi-Final opponent (or over-estimated my bench). With a 36.7* rating, I chose to field a lineup with subs and reserves. I played a 4-5-1V against their 4-4-2 (flat). I ended up losing the home match 4-1, and now have some serious ground to makeup in the away match. I will be sure my starters are healthy and well rested when we play tomorrow evening. Sadly, I have the highest rating of the remaining teams and look the least likely to win CL, or even make the final.
CUP:
In the Semi-Final Cup match, AFC hosted K.F. Prishtina (42.2*) for the first leg. I fielded my starters and played my usual 4-5-1V. KFP played a 4-3W-3 and barely pulled level before the end of the match. The 2nd leg takes place at an unfortunate time (2am in my time zone) so I will need to make sure my team is rested and ready when I go to bed tonight. If I can win this match, the remaining teams are all of a lower quality, so I have a chance to take the Cup!