If we refer to the options provided by bookmakers, it is clear that Galatasaray is superior to Sparta Prague. even though it is still temporary, remember that Galatasaray is able to put up quite a good fight in the Champions League. it would be very natural if Galatasaray were superior in this knockout stage match, rather than their opposing team. even though it is true that Sparta Prague cannot be underestimated, in the first leg Galatasaray had the opportunity to overthrow Sparta at Rams Park, Galatasaray's home ground. also, it is supported by the odds provided by the bookie. actually, I don't dare speculate too far. moreover, I don't really follow Sparta Prague's developments, but they also cannot be underestimated. in football, anything can happen. however, ideally, Galatasaray should be able to qualify for the next round. considering that they previously played at a higher level of competition than the Europa League, Galatasaray has the conditions to qualify for the next phase. unfortunately, this is only a temporary assumption, because the meeting between these two teams still has a time lag. at least, Sparta Prague will prepare themselves for the meeting against Galatasaray later. I haven't checked the other playoff round matches, but the Galatasaray match should provide an exciting spectacle for us to enjoy when the match is held.

I have missed many matches in various leagues in the last few days, and one of them is the Saudi Pro League. referring to the Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr match, in this match Al Nassr was able to overthrow Al Ittihad. referring to the H2H meetings between these two teams, in the last 9 meetings, only in this match was Al Nassr able to break the dominance of Al Ittihad which was previously undefeated by Al Nassr. it would be fitting for Al Nassr to win this match, considering that they have a more competitive squad. apart from the red card given to Fabinho in this match, Al Ittihad has suffered 2 previous defeats in the Saudi Pro League. even if Al Ittihad doesn't get a red card, there is a big possibility that Al Nassr will be able to defeat the home team. even though it is only based on my personal assumptions, but referring to match statistics, both in terms of ball possession and technical matters, Al Nassr is much better. apart from that, Al Ittihad so far needs some new, more established ammunition in addition to the players already available. now, Al Ittihad is experiencing further decline and is in 6th place in the standings. meanwhile, Al Nassr, now they are only 7 points away from Al Hilal.

Talking about the match against  Al Taawoun, it seems quite exciting, considering that in the first meeting at Al Nassr headquarters, Al Taawoun successfully defeated Al Nassr with a score of 0-2. this match will be played at Al Taawoun's headquarters and considering that currently Al Nassr is much better, Al Nassr should be able to overthrow Al Taawoun in the next meeting. that is, if Luis Castro can continue to bring his team forward consistently, while still maintaining a point distance from Al Hilal. after all, this competition still offers a lot of matches. which means, it could be that Al Hilal experienced several matches with a decline in performance. thus, Al Nassr's chances of approaching Al Hilal are greater. unfortunately, Al Hilal is currently in a positive trend.

Seeing this post, I am interested to see the temporary odds for the two teams who will meet in the 16th round of the Champions League. well, after I saw what the bookmaker provided. it seems that currently the two teams are still predicted to have equal strength, even though Barcelona is said to have more experience. in fact, Barcelona currently has problems, whether it's on the front lines with its goal-scoring players. also, in their defense sector. this season there are factors that are hampering Barcelona, ​​in the front line which is having difficulty completing every opportunity they have, as well as their defense line. Barcelona concedes a lot in its domestic league. just imagine, if Barcelona met a team that was more consistent in performance. maybe, Barcelona is easy for the opposing team to beat. likewise, when Xavi Hernandez's squad visited Napoli, it was not an easy match considering their performance and the odds provided by the bookies.

I want to say that experience alone is not enough. in essence, Xavi must improve his squad. well, since this match still has a time lag, I think Xavi has the opportunity to improve the quality and performance of his team to be much better. apart from that, Napoli cannot be underestimated, even though they experienced a decline in performance in their 2 matches in 2 different competitions. to be honest, I don't really follow Serie A, but because the first leg was held at Napoli headquarters. which means, playing in front of their own supporters will give them the motivation to achieve victory. apart from all that, actually the match between these two teams still has a sufficient time gap for both teams. let's see, every development of these two teams when playing matches in their Domestic League.

City, have two games they have not played. Pep Guardiola's squad has only played 17 matches, while Liverpool has played 19 matches. Arsenal, only 18 games.  In this match, City must win the match against Everton. even though it's an away game, City should be able to beat the home team.

If I refer to one of the reference sources that is my reference, in this match the status of De Bruyne, J.Doku, Haaland and Rodry is in doubt. most likely, Pep will rotate his line-up again in this match. however, City is much stronger than Sean Dyche's squad. Everton will play more cautiously, even though City is predicted not to play their main team. and we can guess that Sean Dyche will most likely implement a defensive pattern. they might be aiming for a counterattack, or maybe they're aiming for just one point.  which means, their target is to play a draw.
Meanwhile, Pep will aim for victory at least to shift the ranking occupied by Spurs and try to reduce points from either Liverpool or Arsenal. my estimate in this match is that City will win this match with a score of 0-2. or, it should be more than that. I didn't have time to look at the betting options, basically City must get points to improve their ranking in the top 4 of the Premier League standings.

Well, let's just see how Xabi Alonso brings his squad to remain consistent until the end of this season. at least, before they play their matches again. currently, Leverkusen is 4 points ahead of Munich. I am sure, Leverkusen will continue to perform with an impressive performance. however, it seems that not all matches will be easy for them to win. moreover, Bayern still has one match postponed. If Bayern continues to progress consistently, then Bayer Lerkusen's position will be threatened. moreover, Munich will start getting serious after this month ends. so, the next matches will be quite a challenge for Xabi and his squad. also, Leverkusen has a home match against Bayern Munich. this match will be very crucial, both for Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. the point is, Leverkusen's position at the top of the Bundesliga standings is not yet secure with only a difference of 4 points. meanwhile, Bayern has one match postponed, and this will be an advantage for Tuchel to narrow the points difference from Leverkusen. also, the crucial match away to BayArena will be an important point for Tuchel. however, this is where the excitement of the Bundesliga this season lies. Dortmund was shifted to 5th place, Leverkusen and Stuttgart were the 2 different teams. as for the Europa League, at least Leverkusen is one of the strong contenders in the race for the trophy. but, we'll see how Xabi brings his team much better. what is certain is that the challenges will become bigger and more difficult as their matches progress towards the end of the competition. Well, let's see how Xabi Alonso brings his team towards making achievements, whether in the Bundesliga or in the Europa League. so, I just enjoy everything they show. also, how the Bundesliga presents each match, especially the crucial ones.

It seems that I missed the news and several matches in the last week, especially for the teams in the top 4 of the standings. Barcelona is currently in 4th position in the standings, 7 points behind Real Madrid and Girona. well, I won't dismiss what you say, we can even judge that so far El Real is far more consistent than Barcelona. even though both teams both have injured players, Real Madrid has even had more players who have had to go into the treatment room so far. however, in fact, Ancelotti is still able to bring his squad and is now at the top of the standings. But in any case, we'll see until the end of the La Liga competition. so, that doesn't mean Barcelona doesn't have a chance. It's just that, Xavi must bring his team much more consistently until the end of this season.

Regarding Barcelona's match in the Champions League, I can't expect much at the moment when compared to the La Liga competition. I mean, with lots of games left, Xavi must remain focused on making his team much better. this doesn't mean that Barcelona won't be able to be consistent in the Champions League, but it seems that it will be quite difficult for Xavi to take his squad to the semi-finals of the Champions League. yeah, considering their performance so far. also, there are several obstacles that Xavi must overcome. Well, let's see how far Barcelona can finish in this competition. this also applies to various other competitions, after all we have only seen half of the La Liga competition.

Al Hilal just defeated Ahba with a landslide score of 7-0. Jorge Jesus' squad is like a team that is on fire, which is able to progress with a positive trend in its 18 matches without defeat. even though the two matches ended in draws, it seems that Al Hilal is in the best condition as a whole team. in the match against Ahba, Al Hilal really didn't give the opposing team any chances, not even for a consolation goal. with this victory, Al Hilal has scored 50 points from its 18 matches. as for Mitrovic, now he has equaled the goal scored by Ronaldo. well, I don't know how many games left in the first half of the season for the Saudi Pro League competition. what is certain is that currently, Al Hilal is quite difficult to compete with in the hunt for trophies by teams ranked below them. in particular, teams below Al Nassr's ranking.

Talking about Al Nassr, Luiz Castro's squad has a difference in the match they played with Al Hilal. so far, Al Nassr has only played 16 matches. meanwhile, Al Hilal has played 18 matches. so, currently the two teams are separated by 13 points. which means, Al Nassr must be able to win every match they play. and hope that Al Hilal slips in their 3 matches. thus, competition will become competitive again. supposedly, Al Nassr could do it. tomorrow, Al Nassr will host a match against Al Attifaq. 3 points must be the result they must get. plus, Ronaldo's opportunity to score as many goals as possible to keep his distance from Mitrovic. this match should have been won easily. however, I'm sure Steven Gerrard won't just let it go down. maybe, they will put up resistance. well, to be sure, we are waiting for the results of the match between these two teams.

Arsenal, has been my discussion in the previous two threads. now I discuss it again in the Champions League thread. I agree with what you said for Arsenal, and it will not be an easy matter for the Gunners to beat Porto in the next match. in fact, my question is whether Arsenal will be able to win when they visit Porto. because the first leg will be held at the Estadio do Dragao. if they are able to appear impressive, without mental pressure, the Gunners should be able to do their job well. because this match is an away match for Arsenal. so, there was no choice but to win the battle at Porto's headquarters. for the second leg, the Gunners played in front of their own supporters. as an Arsenal supporter, I don't worry too much when they play at home. and referring to betting bookies, Arsenal is indeed superior. there are no other words, as an Arsenal fan I wish them the best they can do in this competition.

Now, we are talking Napoli vs Barcelona. coincidentally, Barcelona and Arsenal are my two favorite teams. of course, I have high hopes if Xavi is able to bring his squad to appear much more established and solid. not because Barcelona is the defending La Liga champion, neither is Napoli in Serie A. these two teams can currently be said to be in an unstable condition. that's why, the bookmaker puts the odds equal to @2.55. even though it is still temporary, it means that it can be said that the two teams are equal opponents. however, Xavi should be able to manage his team better. because in terms of strength, Barcelona has much better depth. although, Gavi was absent due to injury. but at least, it looks like Barcelona has some newcomers. one of them, Vitor Reque wonderkid from Brazil. I know, this player will not immediately shine. but at least, there is additional ammunition that Xavi can use when their front line players have difficulty scoring goals. well, because this match still has quite a long time. let's just follow developments regarding the teams entering the round of 16.

As a Gunners supporter, I obviously hope Arsenal can beat Liverpool at Anfield. unfortunately, the match between these two teams will not be easy. I think as for the Leverpool vs United match, we have to look at it from various aspects. in short, United tend to play more waiting and counterattacking, they try to block every attack after attack that Liverpool builds. unfortunately, of the 30 total shots, not a single one could be converted into a goal. plus, United's defense at that time played quite well, disciplined and solid. apart from that, Onana was the last wall that was difficult for Liverpool to penetrate at that time.

Well, I have to judge as objectively as possible, even though Arsenal is my favorite team. of course, the meeting between these two teams will be different. it could be that the situation is reversed like when Liverpool dominated United. because we know, Arsenal's style of play tends to be more offensive. Klopp could have used the same tactics as United, waiting for Arsenal to let their guard down and counterattack. so, there will be many scenarios that occur when these two teams fight on the field. theoretically, both teams carry an offensive system. so, there will be selling and giving attacks in this match. we'll see, because a battle in the midfield will occur in this match. referring to the temporary odds, Liverpool is slightly superior. however, the odds may change before this match is held. for now, I won't speculate too far. let's just wait, before the meeting between the two teams is held.

Talking about Aston Villa, I don't underestimate Unai Emery's squad in the slightest. however, I have no idea if this team is able to finish in the top 4 of the standings. we'll see how far they go. City, is a club that cannot be seen simply because their performance is declining right now. this team is always able to eventually overtake the teams above their ranking. moreover, there are rumors that City players are recovering from their injuries. what is certain is that a change in position in the top 4 standings has the potential to occur. Well, let's just wait for the match between Liverpool vs Arsenal to be held.

As a supporter of the Gunners, I would be very happy if Arteta had plans to bring in one of the pure strikers that the team needs in my personal opinion. that doesn't mean Gabriel Jesus is not good, G.Jesus is an important player for the Gunners. because this player from Brazil is not only responsible for scoring goals, he is a more complex player. but on the other hand, the Gunners need pure stickers that can be relied on on the front lines as Goal Getters. one thing that Arsenal currently lacks is an established, pure center forward. thus, I am quite optimistic that Arsenal will become a strong team while also having several front line players who can be relied on. as for Nketiah, to be honest he hasn't been able to prove that he plays as a pure sticker at Arsenal level. that doesn't mean I think this player is bad, it's just that Arsenal needs more than that. reportedly, there are several English and German clubs who are interested in Nketiah. and Fabrizio Romano added in his report, maybe Arsenal will consider the striker. well, there is a big possibility that if that happens Arteta will recruit another player instead.

Now the question is, will Toney be a target for the Gunners. I'm not too sure if the price Brentford wants is fantastic. however, there is another club that wants the services of this Brentford player, namely Chelsea. although Fabrizio Romano reported that Toney was only targeting one step, namely The Emirates. well, to be honest I don't see any other decent stickers at the moment in the January transfer window. as for some established or young strikers, their transfer value will be very high. so, I'll just wait for further developments, especially towards January. I just hope that as a supporter of the Gunners, Arteta doesn't make a mistake in bringing in what they will be targeting later.

Liverpool, successfully overthrew West Ham with a big score of 5-1. in fact, we can predict this match beforehand, if Liverpool will win this fight. in this match, referring to statistics, Liverpool really played dominantly and didn't provide many opportunities for the opposing team. honestly, I have to admit that now Jurgen Kloop's squad is showing a different appearance than last season. specifically, early in the 2022-23 season. now before heading to the final round of the EFL competition, Liverpool must defeat Fulham first. after that, Jurgen Klopp's squad has the potential to win the EFL trophy. and I'm quite sure, their probability is quite large compared to other teams. and it seems that Chelsea will be a strong challenger to meet Liverpool in this final match. even though this is just an assumption and speculation, these two teams have great opportunities and potential. and if at the end Liverpool and Chelsea advance to the final round, yeah, we know that Liverpool's performance is more stable and their game is quite impressive. so, let's just wait before we go too far in speculating. at least, Liverpool's chance of winning the EFL competition trophy is very close to them. however, in football it is unique and quite difficult to predict accurately and correctly. there's no other way, we'll make sure first when Liverpool play the match against Fulham later.

Today, to be honest, I missed a lot of matches in all the leagues that I follow, unfortunately with the busy work I have to do, I can't predict the matches that are displayed in several leagues. speaking of Paris Saint-Germain, Enrique's squad beat Metz with a big score after drawing against Lille in the previous match. referring to the differences between these two teams, both in terms of ranking and performance in Lique 1. This result is a normal result and deserves to be obtained by PSG. even though in fact, I didn't watch the match. however, statistically speaking, PSG dominated both technically and tactically. well, at least I have followed PSG in their last 3 matches, Luis Enrique is starting to apply the same pattern as 3-4-2-1. it seems that Enrique is starting to seriously develop his new system other than 4-3-3. in the match they will play, it is very likely that Enrique will further improve the quality of his players and at the same time cover up their weaknesses. well, let's just follow the developments that Enrique implements. in essence, as long as PSG's position is secure at the top of the standings, the Spanish coach will try to experiment with what he wants. especially for now, he is more focused on rotating his players. as for Nice, they were good enough to prevent Lens from scoring in this match. Nice had a good defense, so Lens found it difficult to break down the home team. in the end, Nice was able to take advantage of the opportunities they had. in the end, Nice was still able to maintain its position in 2nd place in the Ligue 1 standings. a pretty good job for Nice, even though it will be very difficult for them to provide tough competition to PSG.

It's natural that Leverkusen is able to beat Bochum in this match with a big score, after all, the two teams have inversely proportional performances. Leverkusen with 13 wins they achieved, 3 draws, no defeats in the 16 matches presented in the Bundesliga. while Bochum, only has 3 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats from 16 matches. It is clear that these two teams have different gaps. apart from playing at the BayArena, Leverkusen's own headquarters. Xabi Alonso's squad is in a positive trend. It could be said that they are in on fire form, even though 2 matches in the last few weeks have ended in draws. however, this did not dampen the mentality of Xabi Alonso's squad to win match after match, even in different competitions. well, I think the match against Leipzig, especially the match played at their home ground, will be a proving ground match for Marco Rose's squad who lost in the first meeting at BayArena. what is certain is that this match cannot be taken lightly by Xabi and his squad.

At the same time, Bayern Munich also played an away match at Wolfsburg headquarters. even though the final score of the match was not like the Leverkusen vs Bochum match, Bayern still achieved full points to maintain the points difference from Leverkusen. apart from that, Kane has scored his 21st goal. This player deserves appreciation. well, we'll keep watching and it looks like the competition will get tougher. what is certain is that Tuchel is targeting to reduce the difference in points from Leverkusen, while Xabi will continue to maintain the consistency of his squad as far as he can, even if it is possible until this season ends. unfortunately, it is not an easy job and in the future the obstacles match by match will increase. whether it's mentality, injured players or underperforming team performance. well, there are no other words other than let's enjoy the excitement of the Bundesliga this season.

To be honest, I don't really know the development of the teams competing in Serie A. In fact, I just found out that Rudy Garcia is no longer the head coach of the Napoli squad. however, if we refer to the current Napoli squad statistics, Mazzarri has not shown any major changes as the new coach in the squad from this Italian team. as far as I know, Napoli is now in 5th place. regarding coaches, Mazzarri has managed Napoli in 5 matches in all competitions. 2 matches with wins, 3 matches with losses. bwt, what I said refers to the statistics that are my reference.

Now I'm talking from Barcelona, ​​which is of course very familiar to me and is also one of my favorite teams in the La Liga competition. referring to Barcelona's current performance, they are experiencing a decline, sometimes they appear unstable and sometimes they are only able to play their matches with ugly wins. even though I am a Barcelona supporter, I have to be neutral in assessing the two teams that will meet in the round of 16. but I think this match still has a break, both teams still have potential and have the opportunity to improve their team's performance. not only for Xavi, also for Mazzarri. however, because I am more familiar with Barcelona, ​​their problem now is that they have difficulty scoring goals even though they actually have many opportunities. apart from that, there is the problem of injured players, especially the main goalkeeper. Gavi, Pedri, again injured. however, Pedri and Ter Stegen will not be absent as long as Gavi. so, Xavi can again have many options with his players. the point is, Xavi must restore his squad to perform well. in particular, returning Lewandowski's sharpness and instincts as Barcelona's mainstay sticker. well, because this match still has a break, we'll see when these two teams play their match in their domestic competition.

I didn't watch this match, but referring to the statistics and footage of the goals from both teams there is something I can review. Barcelona should be able to beat their opposing team easily in this match. apart from playing at Camp Nou, Almeria is the team that lives in the red zone at the bottom of the rankings. however, in this match, Barcelona seemed very difficult to win the match easily. in this match, Barcelona was able to score goals quickly, but the opposing team was able to respond in a short time. even though, in the previous season Barcelona had a very solid defense. this season, Barcelona's defense has often conceded goals. in several matches, I saw Araujo not playing well and tending to underperform. likewise with Balde, he often needs adjustments until his game is better. Kounde is no exception, he also often plays unstable. so, there is homework that Xavi has to do. in particular, Inaki Pena, who played poorly. in this match, Araujo and Inaki Pena made 2 mistakes so that Almeria was able to score 2 goals against Barcelona.

Apart from that, the bad news is that I just found out that Pedri has been injured again. unfortunately for Barca, Ter Steger's status is not even certain when he will return to the main squad. De Jong, his status is suspended. but based on statistics, Barcelona appeared more dominant and even had many chances. there were 30 total shots, 11 on target, 5 big chances. as a result, the match ended with a score of 3-2. for the Champions League match, let's just wait because the match still has quite a long time lag. the point is, what will Xavi do with his squad. in particular, the problem of the defense line must also be addressed apart from the front line. for the midfield, even though Gavi and Pedri are injured, at least there are still Gundohan and De Jong who can be relied on. well, there's no other way, apart from just following developments, especially since Barcelona is one of my favorite teams in this competition.

Let's see how far these two teams go when playing their matches, especially in this competition. honestly, I don't dare to speculate too far. the reason is, there are still a lot of matches left. in the second half of the season, every team, especially the top teams, will appear more serious in every match they play. likewise with the Premier League champions, it is reported that City's top midfielder is recovering from injury. it is not impossible for Pep Guardiola's squad to reduce the difference in points or even shift the teams above their ranking. although, Pep and his troops will need time and hard work for that.

Well, talking about the Liverpool vs Arsenal match, this match will be an exciting match. remember, both teams will appear with an offensive system pattern. as a supporter of the Gunners, of course I support my favorite team in this battle. unfortunately, it won't be easy for Arsenal to beat Liverpool, especially since the match will be held at Anfield. but at least, I hope both teams show their best game. referring to temporary odds, it seems that bookmakers don't really make a difference. although, it seems Liverpool is the favorite. this match still has a time lag in the next few days, so I think there is still plenty of time to search and dig up new information for these two teams and determine betting options. so, let's just wait.

Unfortunately, after taking the lead in the 16th minute, Newcastle were unable to maintain their lead, and Chelsea were very lucky at the end of the match that Mudryk was able to equalize. however, there were only a few minutes of extra time remaining. in this match, Newcastle had difficulty getting out of the pressure after winning first. Chelsea launched attack after attack to equalize. However, of the 15 total shots they took, only 4 were on target, 6 shots were blocked and only 1 big chance. this match seemed to be going one way, and Chelsea controlled 78% of ball possession. Newcastle just tried to withstand attack after attack that Chelsea built. what is certain is that Newcastle only had one counterattack and was able to convert it well into a goal. after that, the game was completely dominated by Chelsea. unfortunately, Newcastle also lost in the penalty shootout. and this match was according to my predictions for 90 minutes of normal running time. previously, I predicted that there would not be many goals in this match. that's why the under 3 goals option is the ideal choice. or, +0.75 handicap option for Newcastle at odds @1.90. final result, in normal time the match ended 1-1. and if anyone bets according to my prediction, congratulations on winning the bet in this match. and for Newcastle fans, they must be willing to let their team lose in the Quarterfinal match. for Blues fans, at least their favorite team has a chance to win a trophy in the EFL competition. although it seems Liverpool will be a tough opponent if in tomorrow's match they beat West Ham. and yeah, at least this match was quite entertaining even though it wasn't what I expected from both teams.

Haaland and Mbappe have different characteristics, but both have something in common, namely that they are goal-scoring machines in their respective team squads. I can't compare these two teams, the point is that they are currently the two brightest stars compared to many other players. talking about Haand and Mbappe, I'm not too sure if Madrid will bring them both. this is just an assumption, not an actual situation scenario. Mbappe, so far, is no stranger to being linked with Real Madrid. It is not impossible that the French star will join Real Madrid next summer after his contract with PSG ends. however, we also know that Madrid has issued a statement that what has been rumored or reported so far does not represent the truth. so, I think the status is still gray. in other words, we'll find out after this season ends. and my question is, if Mbappe joins Real Madrid next summer. is he willing to be a center forward? because for the wing position, Madrid has Vini Jr, whose position will not be replaced.

Well, now we talk about Osimhen. in fact, Osimhen was linked with Real Madrid, although maybe that was just a rumor. however, Osimhen deserves to be an option that suits Real Madrid's needs as a center forward. referring to what you said, specifically regarding Osimhen's transfer value. we know very well that Napoli want to let him go for a fairly fantastic transfer value. moreover, Madrid has spent quite a bit of money on just one player, namely Jude Bellingham. well, this season is the final season for Don Carlo, we don't yet know who will be his potential successor. plus, which player will Madrid need, Osimhen or Mbappe. and we will find out, after this competition ends and the summer transfer market opens.

We agree, in fact I have submitted on many occasions a review of Manchester City. although it is possible, my point of view about City is not correct or is only based on personal assumptions. but in fact, in every match Pep always rotates several of his players, and Pep often doesn't hesitate to change several patterns. I really don't understand what he actually expected. however, it could be that he prepared his team more for this competition than the Premier League. well, we can refer to the Club World Cup match they played. this match was the first time I saw Pep apply the 3-5-2 pattern. a little strange and confusing, even made me laugh, Bernardo Silva and Mathues Nunes were paired as a sticker. I think Pep really likes experimenting with ideas that are difficult for us to understand.

The good news is, a breath of fresh air is blowing towards Manchester City. their mainstay midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, is currently recovering from his injury. reportedly, De Bruyne has returned to training, reported by The Daily Mail. although in fact, I doubt the validity of the report. however, so far, there have been many rumors that Bruyne will soon recover from his injury. to be sure, we'll just see the exact news from City or the coach. and if that is true, what is certain is that Bruyne will need to readjust after months of absence. he will start playing more from the bench. but at least when the player returns to the main squad, Pep can apply his flagship pattern, namely 3-2-4-1. and that will be a frightening threat for the teams that will be City's opponents in this competition. there are no other words, I still have the point of view that City's probability is high enough to defend their title for the second time.

Al Nassr is a team that has the most competitive depth compared to all existing teams, including their rival teams Al Hilal and Al Iithad. as for Al Shabab, this season this team seems to be drowning in competition. moreover, finishing in the top four of the Saudi Pro League seems to be something that is difficult for them to achieve this season. like it or not, in the following season Al Shabab must participate in strengthening their squad if they want to remain one of the elite teams in this competition. well, for Al Nassr, they should be at the top of the standings with the depth of the team they have. unfortunately, Al Nassr stumbled in 3 matches with defeats. finally, Al Nassr lost in an away match against Al Hilal. now, the two teams are separated by 10 points. the difference is, Al Nassr has 1 match postponed. actually, this competition still has a lot of matches left, even half of the season is not over yet. so, as one of the elite teams and has a competitive squad. they will not stop until this, there are still many opportunities and they will even be increasingly challenged to show their best game. well, the problem now is in Al Hilal. if Al Hilal slips in their 3 matches, Al Nassr has the opportunity to reduce the points gap between these two teams. let's just wait and see, there are still a lot of matches left.

Talking about the match against Al-Ettifaq, so far I don't dare to speculate. moreover, there is a break for Steven Gerrard to work on his strategy so as not to lose points in the match against Al Nassr. even though Al-Ettifaq didn't win in their 5 matches, Gerrard can now rely on Moussa Dembele again in their front line. on paper and based on betting odds, Al Nassr is far superior. however, to be sure we have to wait for this match to be held.