I still don't understand why many people think Liverpool can beat Real Madrid 4-0 in leg 2 later. I think it's not difficult for Liverpool to happen even though Liverpool can beat Man United by 7-0. The UCL clash with Real Madrid was lost after 5-2 in the first leg, there's no turning back for that.
But it's not something easy for Liverpool to achieve 4 goals without reply when dealing with Real Madrid. Maybe Liverpool will win the match, but by a narrow score, 2-1 or 1-0. Which in the end Liverpool also did not qualify for the last 8. But I'm sure Liverpool will also lose in the 2nd leg. Even though Real Madrid will be playing at home, Liverpool are likely to win. I also think that Liverpool can somehow just win but it is almost impossible for them to go to the next round. But I think this match will not be so one-sided like the first leg. I don't even see the possibility of them winning at the Bernabeu. Even though it is clear that Madrid will play safer and will not be too focused on winning, I think Madrid's strategy when facing Liverpool always works. Apart from the first leg match, the previous final was also Madrid being pushed hard by Liverpool but they could win that match and possibly in the second leg as well. |
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While others are still going through ups and downs in their domestic leagues, Napoli in Italy league and Fc Barcelona in La liga seems to be the only team that is completely unerturbed. Barcelona has secured yet another 3 points to stabilise their lead. Their next fixture is with real Madrid and I believe this match to be a scale of measure for who truly will keep the title cuz After playing real Madrid, subsequent fixtures will not be a problem to this two la liga leading giants.
The conditions for Napoli really couldn't be stopped but for Barcelona I was expecting something else even though at the moment 9 points are still very large. My hope is still the same for Madrid, even though this seems imposing and tends to be impossible, but I still hope that Madrid's condition will return to its original state. On the other hand, of course, the hope is that Barcelona will suffer several defeats in the remaining matches. |
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Not too many goals this weekend in the Spanish league. And tonight we will also see Barcelona in action, they will not feel a lot of pressure due to the great force majeure and the big lead in points in the competition. But they have already been eliminated from the European competitions, so the focus can be fully on this competition. You can't win that easily at Athletic Bilbao, only in the time that Messi played football at Barcelona did you ever see those things happen.
Bilbao are weaker than the previous seasons at least when facing top teams but Barcelona cannot underestimate them. Odds are still in favour of Barca even if they play away since they don't have anything to defend except La Liga title. I am not sure if the undergoing investigation could affect the team but at the end they should keep winning to avoid future setback and seeing Real Madrid getting closer. So far the score is still 0-1 but the two teams are only playing the same as in the first half even though this is still very good to watch but seeing the opportunities they have I think this is too monotonous for Barcelona because indeed they are still a little difficult with almost possession of the ball They had 70 per cent in this game. |
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Chelsea is not a bad club Chelsea has a good performance but the only thing is that Graham potter is not coaching the team in a standard way to coach teams like Chelsea, is not easy but he tried his best to win in Dortmund coach Graham Potter job was on the line as there were speculation of him to be sacked him if he lose the match that is when every thing change,and the must surprised thing is Chelsea refuge Leicester city 3:1 now Chelsea is in win form, we are counting to win.
I admit that Chelsea is a good club but at the moment they are not that good. Even though they are in good condition, I still don't expect much from them. On the other hand, at this time their attack line still hasn't shown cohesiveness and their productivity is still weak in terms of goals, so this condition is clearly getting worse for Chelsea, even though in terms of ball control in their match there is no doubt. |
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In the end things are now the same as usual and Bayern are comfortable again with the results they and Dortmund are getting.
At the moment, even if the condition is only 2 points gap, I think it will definitely be the end of the competition in this case and Bayern is still Bayern who won the Bundesliga and other clubs cannot match Bayern's performance regardless of anything.
Even though in the end the Bundesliga trophy will be won by Bayern Munich, for now the Bundesliga fans are still enjoying the competition for the top four in the standings, because today Freiburg and Union Berlin will also play to get full points so they can get back on track with competition. in the standings. Because Dortmund and Leipzig will also feel a little pressure when they see that there are two other competitors with very close point gaps in the current standings. They are a bit stunted now. This match should have done well for Dortmund. They were 2 times ahead but they couldn't stop Schalke's counterattack and the conditions were always equalized until the final whistle was blown. This is one of the conditions where they seem to be starting to move away from Bayern and I didn't expect this because I am comfortable with one after another of points at this top position. |
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Schalke team managed to stop dortmund winning streak by forcing them into a draw today, dortmund team was better in general but the will of schalke players not to lose and avoid relegation is what made them comeback twice after being behind in the score, it was a good result for schalke but a bad one for dortmund because bayern team managed to get two points ahead of them after winning today against augsburg.
In the end things are now the same as usual and Bayern are comfortable again with the results they and Dortmund are getting. At the moment, even if the condition is only 2 points gap, I think it will definitely be the end of the competition in this case and Bayern is still Bayern who won the Bundesliga and other clubs cannot match Bayern's performance regardless of anything. |
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Real Madrid and Espanyol scored a goal within 7 minutes of the match. Just then, Real Madrid was under a lot of pressure, and after many attacks, Real Madrid scored a goal in the 22nd minute. Vini. Junior scored this goal perfectly and brought the team level. The two teams then began attacking each other for goals and Real Madrid went ahead with another goal in the 39th minute. The goal was scored by Militao to end the first half at 2-1.
Espanyol could get a goal in the early minutes, but in reality Real Madrid would not allow itself to lose against Espanyol and finally managed to get a goal up to 3-1 and the game was won by Real Madrid. This is very rapid progress because Real Madrid managed to win without the presence of its flagship player Karim Benzema and the strategy used is very effective. In the end this is again a good thing for Madrid after their 2 matches were hampered in terms of goals. After being shocked by the goal of his former player, Madrid continued to press and actually this condition is normal, but the 3 goals that were scored in this match were really very good to watch. This is a good step to improve their mood in facing Liverpool next week. |
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Bayern Munich has always shown above average performance in such important tournaments. Their performance in this match was such a performance. Their opponents were a very tough team. Psg is a team that most European cup teams would not want to face. They have a strong squad, but the Germans managed to eliminate them.
Problems may be in the top 8 now because we know Bayern always have big problems in this phase and last season it was also a bit unlucky for them to be knocked out in this phase when they faced a club that was not really a favorite and only a dark horse. Now it is clear that the conditions for the remaining clubs are getting tougher, and this could also be a real obstacle for Bayern in the future. |
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Bologna's first half against Lazio was goalless and the match was still very much dominated by Bologna in this first round. Lazio needs to make some moves because they really need to get 3 points in this match to take Inter's position, which previously could not gain full points in the match they passed today.
the chance is still very big for Lazio it's just that they need to make some new moves so they don't get pressured in the second half later.
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Spezia vs inter game is ongoing and inter seems to be doing it right but at the 13 minutes of play in this match inter player Martinez missed a penalty which ordinarily would have counted as their first goal in this match but still inter is pressing hard to get a goal in this match they have they highest number of shots on target with 63% ball possession against the host 37% if the host team, their completed passes and and attacks figures looks very impressive than that of the host team. So with this analysis inter is suppose to win this encounter.
70 minutes of running time and the score is beyond Spezia's expectations, one goal ahead so far. Inter actually did well in this match, it's just that looking at their current condition it seems they are still having a lot of trouble finishing even though there were some good opportunities there but with the discipline of the Spezia players especially for their goalkeeper and defender it was very difficult for Inter to break through. |
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Maybe Milan aren't in a title fight in the Serie A but they are doing great in the Champions League right now. Honestly I wasn't expecting them to get past Tottenham. Because Tottenham still had a more capable lineup that would be enough to eliminate them somehow. But it was all about the strategies there. Tottenham players had big problems on playing their own game.
Milan somehow kept the score at 0-0 and finished the job. Actually they could have scored a goal as well but they wasted so many opportunities. Especially Messias' shots were horrible.
I would have thought the goal would have come in the dying minutes when Origi's shot slipped past Foster but it was a shame it hit the bar which saved Tottenham from losing again. But even so Milan did waste quite a lot of opportunities in this match even though they could have made a goal there. This is quite surprising but very encouraging for Milan fans. |
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 This interesting match from the team who try to far away from degradation zone, both teams have almost balanced odds, and maybe a bit difficult to guess who deserves to win. Cadiz has benefits as a host but there is still doubt because 5 core players are still injured, while the opponent will turn with the full team. I think is not bad if I put a bet on the guest which make my money be 3x 30 minutes into the running time of the game still didn't show a significant change, but it was very good to see Getafe's performance in this match because considering the current conditions they had some very good opportunities even though in terms of ball possession they lost. I think it could be good for Getafe to continue with this kind of strategy. |
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I think Bayern Munich's odd for the championship is too low. I understand that they are still the biggest favourite anyway but they are technically sharing the points with Dortmund now.
Therefore I think this odd should be higher than this. Otherwise I would rather betting on Dortmund to win the league title. At least it would be worth trying. Their odd is really tempting in my opinion. Maybe Dortmund haven't been winning this title for many years but this doesn't mean there is no possibility again. If Bayern Munich continue to be inconsistent then Dortmund can turn this into an advantage.
I think as long as they are in the top position it's not too strange at all even if they are tight on points with Dortmund now, in fact this I think will be very good because it is precisely the entertainment that is worthy of the bundesliga when they are always without proper competition in it. Although in the end it is still the same with Bayern becoming champions but at least with the points earned like now between Bayern and Dortmund it is quite good to watch. |
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After being eliminated from the champions league, in tomorrow's match Spurs will face Nottingham Forest. As the host, it looks like Spurs want to secure a full 3 points in this match, bearing in mind that if they lose, of course their position is not safe because Liverpool could shift them this week. But Nottingham Forest is also not a strong opponent for Spurs and in head to head it is very clear that Spurs really dominate their winning results. With the current odds offered by the bookie I would bet for a spurs win at odds @1.45 instead of having to bet for a Nottingham Forest win at odds @7.20, it's pretty clear that doesn't make sense.
They should be looking for points in this game but looking at their condition in the previous EFL even though this will not have much impact but they lost to Nottingham Forrest by 2 goals to 0-0. Now they have to make an even better performance because if they fail to come back in this match then Liverpool's chance is getting closer and threatening Tottenham's position which is very open. |
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Despite being able to win over Dortmund in the Champions League. But Chelsea's game has not seen progress. In that match it could be said that Chelsea was saved by luck. I don't think Potter should be complacent about the result, because he has a tough job in the Premier League. Potter is still overshadowed by dismissal if the Blues' performance declines again.
Chelsea were just lucky to go through because of Dortmund lack of dominance in the match. Potter formation worked because Dortmund played an offensive pattern and against a well composed team they will lose. Sadly for Chelsea fans they won't be able to get their wish of Potter sacked happen. Bohely has promised to back him till the end of season I think when a team like Chelsea always fails and wins it can't be said to be lucky because in any case other than they try really hard, they also realize that the Champions League is the only way for them to be in a bigger competition. considering for them to be in the top 4 of the EPL now it's difficult. They won deservedly and there is no such thing as luck in big games like this. |
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Bayern is a club that should be able to win Augsburg so that they don't disappoint their fans. Playing Augsburg in Bayern's home is a sure victory since Augsburg is a weak team compared to Bayern and it will be easy for Bayern to win the match. I just hope that winning PSG will bring them back to form. They need to be consistent in their matches,in order for them to win the league, though I know that they are the league favourite.
Seeing from the conditions it should have been like that, when looking in the mirror from the previous season, they were even because they won 1 and lost 1 time, especially for the first meeting this season, Bayern could only score one goal. It would be great if they came back winning with that but this is a Bayern who sometimes fall over against teams much smaller than them. |
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The possibility of Madrid overtake the position is still there, although Barcelona will not remain silent in observe Real Madrid's developments
Conquering the Laliga is the motivation for Barcelona's change this season, Xavi's team will maintain their ambition of lift the Laliga trophy this season
If look back at the records of the last 3 seasons, this is the right season for Barcelona to win Laliga. The three Laliga Atletico teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona will each taste the title for the last 3 seasons
I highly doubt that, I mean if we are talking about mathematical possibility then I agree that there is a "chance" of that happening, there is no denying that it is still mathematically possible. However lets be honest and say that Real is not winning this year, they have already taken the point difference high enough that it looks as unlikely as it gets. Barcelona would need to go on a losing streak for something like this to happen, is it possible for Barcelona to lose 2 games in a row while Real winning them to make it closer and more believable? Sure, it is possible and has happened before but I do not see that happening this season, not when Barcelona has nothing else left. Now this is indeed very difficult because after all 9 points are definitely difficult to catch as long as Barcelona's performance is still in a positive trend. One of Madrid's available hopes is to watch Barcelona drop points over the course of a few games but given the conditions it's clear it won't be easy to see that especially Xavi is clearly going to be even more focused now that they have lost a place in the Europa League. |
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Bayern Munich beat PSG 2-0 at home to advance. They also beat them 1-0 away. That's a 3-0 win in total. Frankly, if psg can't achieve success despite this squad, they should question themselves in the champions league. Despite spending so much money, they built a high level squad but in vain. It is sad for them and their management. The fans must be disappointed too.
Milan were the other team to advance. They already had the power to eliminate Tottenham. I'm happy for them.
This defeat proves that having a star player at a club does not necessarily change fate and circumstances. I think PSG should be able to improve the depth of their squad and be able to optimize players who are mediocre but can contribute optimally to the club. If they stick to the ideology of keeping star players I think they will repeat the same mistake. If we look at PSG's statistics in the last 16 of the UCL since the 2012/2013 season they have been eliminated 5 times and until now PSG have never won the UCL title. Actually in this case I think it's not just referring to that. Their conditions can be said to be balanced in terms of players. I think even though Messi and Mbappe are there, still, when you look at the Bayern squad, it's clear that you can say it's average. What makes the difference in this case is the team mentality and cooperation and of course the coach. Even though Nagelsmaan is not a coach that can be compared to other top coaches, in terms of Champions League experience he is far better than Galtier. |
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Benfica is just too good for Club Brugge. I guess Belgians should be happy to play in this round but quarter final was only a dream. I was away from TV for 15 minutes and Ramos scored two more goals. At this point Brugge need to defend and finish the game without conceding any more goals.
Benfica has indeed met our expectations. Everyone here agrees that Benfica will indeed win easily for the second leg. Because even in the first leg Benfica has done well. To be honest, without the need for further predictions, this is certain, but indeed they are playing at home, which is scarier than the 2nd leg. The score is now 5-1 (7-1 on aggregate) and this is a score that is no joke because Benfica really doesn't give Club Brugge the slightest hope. They are the first club to set foot in the top 4 at the moment. |
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We didn't see many goals in yesterday's games, but there were important matches and results that will affect the course of the league. Barcelona beat Valencia 1-0 at home. Barcelona managed to break Valencia's resistance by scoring an early goal, but couldn't reflect this in the second half. A missed penalty early in the second half and a red card afterwards left Valencia in control of the game. But Valencia couldn't find a goal and the match ended 1-0.
The other important match of the day was real Madrid, who drew away to betis. With this loss, the point difference with Barcelona increased to 9 points. It would have been better for them if they had won this match. Betis are a team in form and they play well. It was also difficult to beat them at home and real madrid couldn't do it.
Honestly, even with the red card, Barcelona managed to get the win and that's what matters. They are still 9 points ahead and that's all they need, we have like 14 more games left, so 9 points is not a huge deal, there are total of 42 points that could be collected, in which case we all know no team will get 42 points from them, but we need to look at 9 point difference for Real to win, like maybe 25 to 34? Unlikely for Barcelona to get 25 out of 42, but that could be a possibility, max is Barcelona getting 34 points out of 42, if they do that then Real can't win, and I think that's not impossible neither, but assuming Barcelona to lose 9 points more than Real would, is even more unlikely. However, on the other hand this is also a bit inconvenient where their current condition is that many players are definitely absent due to injury and with Araujo's red card this makes them lose more players. Even though from a positive point of view they can safely be in the top position at the moment, with the lack of players, Xavi still has to rack his brains. |
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