Originally Posted by Mark.:
“ITV get Man Utd first leg, Chelsea 2nd leg; Sky vice versa.
Sky possibly the happiest from that, getting both away games and Man Utd 2nd leg.”
“ITV get Man Utd first leg, Chelsea 2nd leg; Sky vice versa.
Sky possibly the happiest from that, getting both away games and Man Utd 2nd leg.”
I tend to think the opposite. Once I saw the draw I thought 'ITV will want United first' and I think it works out well for them. United v Bayern is a big tie, and it will be get a huge rating for ITV. The first leg at OT will IMO get a bigger rating as the tie will be in the balance and United will have 90 minutes at home to give themselves a chance before the return leg in Munich. The fear is that Bayern turn up and do to United what they did to City at the Etihad and Arsenal at The Emirates and if they do the 2nd leg will be less of a 'must see' for the wider viewing public. So, 1st leg is the best one for ITV to get, with all the build up and atmosphere of a big night at OT.
Alternatively, I can see PSG-Chelsea still being in the balance going into the 2nd leg so I think the return game at Chelsea will be a big one, whereas the 1st leg may be a more cagey affair with both teams not wanting to take too many chances.
So, all in all I think ITV will be delighted with it. As a neutral though it's annoying as the 2 ties I'd want to watch (United v Bayern and Barca v Atletico) are on the same nights. But, that's the way it goes.






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