⚽UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread -- 2021/22 winner - Real Madrid!

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

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Let's look forward to an interesting evening in the UCL!

I found my picks for tonight and folded them in a 4 fold parley:
Valencia vs Chelsea: Chelsea to win
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Barcelona to win
Lille vs Ajax: Ajax to win. They are always exciting for me.
Liverpool vs Napoli: Liverpool to win. Do I have any choice? 😝

No offense, hope I'm wrong so you can win but it seems there's a draw in one of those matches, Chelsea has been impressive away but after their last away result it seems any team with the right winning mentality and players to match that of the Chelsea's squad, the home team might stand a chance to get something out of that match. Group H among any other group is the most interesting since it isn't that easy to predict teams that'll make it out to the knockout stage.

Currently all 3 top clubs in the group are on 7 points with Ajax probably gaining the advantage after defeating Lille in this evening game meaning, neither Chelsea or Valencia would settle for a loss and most likely a draw might just be the end scoreline. (Just hope I'm wrong as winning will automatically give Chelsea an upper hand to qualifying).

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[tomahawk9]

Another day, another three team parlay, today at almost 11/1 odds (i'm playing it safe tonight, my acca yesterday was @13 lol):



@Pamoldar  I'd wish you good luck but I have Valencia ML and you have Chelsea, so  

[buwaytress]

I was watching Real Madrid vs Psg game yesterday night and I thought based on Real gameplay that it would be an easy win for them.I was shocked to see the equalizer in just 3 minutes of games.Real let their guard down after the 75 minute and this shows that you need a 90 minute consistency to win the game and that you never should let your guard down even if you are winning with a 2 goals advantage.

They switched off for a second after scoring the second goal. Like they say, "a team is most vulnerable when they have just scored" ...That defensive error Varane consequently turned the tide of game in to PSG's favour.

Keylar Nava's performance in PSG's goal was exceptional too, Real Madrid could have easily got 3-4 goals if it was some other keeper.

Couldn't agree with you more. I've played a lot of football in my day and the event of scoring is such a vulnerable moment. You can see it time and again. Even goalies celebrate and managers and captains, and then the team conceding is in shock. At times, that shock jolts them into clarity - as Liverpool showed also on the weekend, scoring right after conceding the equaliser.

And I have been on both ends too as a player. Especially when scoring against expectations. That disbelief can be a dagger in your shin.

I loved the game overall. Definitely lived up to its billing and that's football I pay to watch! More tonight please!

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Another day, another three team parlay, today at almost 11/1 odds (i'm playing it safe tonight, my acca yesterday was @13 lol):

Did you win it? Too lazy to dig up LOL

@Pamoldar  I'd wish you good luck but I have Valencia ML and you have Chelsea, so  

Okay so both of us are going to cheer from different side 🤣

Good luck 🤪

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No offense, hope I'm wrong so you can win but it seems there's a draw in one of those matches <snipped>

There are nothing to get offended.
In my gambling habit I have lost countless multibets and most of them were really close.
Lost by 1 wrong selection.
It happened with even a 17 fold too. There were 16 correct picks and one wrong. Imagine how frustrating it was for me. Forget about so many picks, even in a double bet I find one losing team in my selection LOL

Edit:
Meanwhile Liverpool Junior team against Nepoli Juniors

https://777score.co.uk/football/matches/liverpool-u19-napoli-u19-27-11-2019-1406290

[BITCOIN4X]

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Keylar Nava's performance in PSG's goal was exceptional too, Real Madrid could have easily got 3-4 goals if it was some other keeper.

Maybe G. Buffon ? LOL ,
But K. Navas was good enough for PSG while, R. Madrid was just unlucky to maintain victory in when the match is almost over. I think Neymar presence at the start of the second half made PSG more enjoyable to watch. But thats not the problem, I am just unlucky because PSG failed to add goals to their win and my bet.
Lets wait for Liverpool and Barcelona to win their match today.

[DeathAngel]

Some really good games to watch tonight, I can’t decide if I want to watch Liverpool vs Napoli or Barca vs Dortmund.

[qomariah95]

Lets wait for Liverpool and Barcelona to win their match today.

Group F is actually still very interesting. Barcelona, Dortmund and Inter still have a chance to get to the next round. If today Barcelona can get a win then they will be even more relieved for the final UCL match.

Liverpool also certainly qualify for the next round, it's just that Naples and Liverpool are still fighting over to become group winners. I'm sure Liverpool can get 3 points today.

[webtricks]

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Keylar Nava's performance in PSG's goal was exceptional too, Real Madrid could have easily got 3-4 goals if it was some other keeper.

Maybe G. Buffon ? LOL ,
But K. Navas was good enough for PSG while, R. Madrid was just unlucky to maintain victory in when the match is almost over. I think Neymar presence at the start of the second half made PSG more enjoyable to watch. But thats not the problem, I am just unlucky because PSG failed to add goals to their win and my bet.

I only watched first half and o boy! If we remove the first 12 minutes from first half, Real Madrid played the best football of the season for next 33 minutes + 3 added minutes. Hazard, Valverde, Kroos, Benzama all were on fire. You can't deny Hazard is at last back in his Chelsea form, although he isn't scoring goals. I went to sleep after first half and was quite sure RM will win this one but it was surprising to find in morning that match drew.

Lets wait for Liverpool and Barcelona to win their match today.

I don't suspect Liverpool but Barcelona's one won't be easy. Barcelona has shown its vulnerability in last few matches, especially in defence. Dortmund is no joke and we all know about Valverde's coaching crisis. But recently he is trying to improve his approach towards game. For example, giving strategic rest to Arthur in week-end Laliga game was a nice move. He will be fresh tonight and may act as a pivot in midfield. If Barcelona wants to win this one, I would like to see De Jong - Arthur - Rakitic in midfield where Vidal replacing Rakitic in second half. We all have to agree Busquets is no longer the player he used to be. Also everything has to pass through Messi, this is how Barca plays. No one in midfield knows Messi better than Rakitic so I would like to see him starting his first CL match of the season tonight.

Some really good games to watch tonight, I can’t decide if I want to watch Liverpool vs Napoli or Barca vs Dortmund.

Go for Barca vs Dortmund. It would be much more interesting.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Chelsea was twice lucky and both time Gomez!
I can't believe how he missed those shots. At first time he could not even touch the ball and at 2nd time it was nowhere near the post where the distance from him and Chelsea keeper was few feets close only.

Let's say Chelsea is 2 - 0 down LOL
We are on 36th minutes.

[akmal1984]

Jose Mourinho is very smart, I wouldn't be surprised if he puts all his attention on the UCL, there is no chance they can win the EPL, even a top four finish may be too difficult for them, but the UCL is open, no team is really spectacular this season, and they are last season finalists, he can build on that and see if the can make it to the final again, let's see how far they go.

Manchester City are also through, even though they made me lose my bet last night, they never really hit top gear, they seemed comfortable with a draw knowing it'll take them through, and with one eye on Newcastle this weekend, that's a must win game for city.

I was very impressed by how Mourinho responded when Tottenham fell behind 0-2. He immediately replaced Eric Dier with Eriksenn. And we all know how the game ends. Really a very brave and intelligent decision from a mourinho. I think Tottenham have promising prospects if the club can give great authority to Mourinho in managing the Spurs squad. It could be that they will repeat the achievements of last season by going to the final round

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

One minute 47 seconds between two goals and Mateo is the man for Chelsea. His first goal in long time I guess.
After conceding the first goal they reacted very quickly. Unlucky me. I was about to place a bet @2.01 odd for Chelsea or draw but they suspended the market. All happened very quick. Now let's hope Chelsea wins.

1 - 1 half time and Tammy Abraham is not looking good. I hope he can continue in the 2nd half.

[Naida_BR]

Chelsea is winning with a 1-2 score In Spain.
Parejo lost a penalty as well which I think disencouraged Valencia 's players. If Chelsea wins they make a huge step to get the first place on the group.

[cryptofrka]

What a freak goal from Wass

Valencia deserves this draw, a really good game overall.

[bitzizzix]

Watching the Valencia vs Chelsea match was very tense and the two teams attacked each other tirelessly, especially the very ambitious Valencia who kept attacking trying to score a goal and finally Wass equalized to 2-2 in the 82nd minute from a long range shot.
but it is not easy for Valencia to beat Chelsea in the second match at home to Chelsea and I am optimistic that Chelsea will win.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

What a freak goal from Wass

Valencia deserves this draw, a really good game overall.

It was a match worth watching. Both team were playing football, I mean real football. Both had some good chances which they could not capitalize especially the number of Valencia was many. In the first thirty five minutes of the play Gomez alone missed two chances which were suppose to be goals.

Anyway, a draw was deserved for both team.

@tomahawk9 the gods of gambling found a common ground for both of us LOL

[tomahawk9]

@tomahawk9 the gods of gambling found a common ground for both of us LOL

LOL it just wasn't meant to be, eh? Did you watch the game? I did and it was a pretty good game of football I must say  

But, Valencia wasted so many clear chances. If they had the likes of Benzema, Lewandowski, or Suarez in front of goal, they would've won by at least 5 goals or more today...But because they have the likes of Maxi Gomez and Rodrigo (two players that should be playing in the 3rd division tbh, i mean, a football player in the CL should at least have the ability to play with/use both feet), Valencia drew the game.

I guess i'll wait for some live scores to see if i can put some mbtc here and there.

EDIT* Ajax are winning 1-0, took them two minutes to score lol

[Harkorede]

@tomahawk9 the gods of gambling found a common ground for both of us LOL

LOL it just wasn't meant to be, eh? Did you watch the game? I did and it was a pretty good game of football I must say  

But, Valencia wasted so many clear chances. If they had the likes of Benzema, Lewandowski, or Suarez in front of goal, they would've won by at least 5 goals or more today...But because they have the likes of Maxi Gomez and Rodrigo (two players that should be playing in the 3rd division tbh, i mean, a football player in the CL should at least have the ability to play with/use both feet), Valencia drew the game.

I guess i'll wait for some live scores to see if i can put some mbtc here and there.

EDIT* Ajax are winning 1-0, took them two minutes to score lol

Valencia in the end will have only themselves to blame, because Ajax definitely are most definitely going to make it out of the group, Chelsea to me still seem not so certain.

It's going to be a dramatic final group stage matches for some groups; F, G, H

[Daniel91]

Big surprise in the match between Barcelona and Borussia, Rakitic playing from  the beginning. As expected, Barcelona putting a lot of pressure on Borussia players. Messi and Rakitic coperate very  well together. Dembele is the most dangerous player on offense so far.
Is this match last chance for german coach?

[qomariah95]

A goal just happened for Napoli. A surprising goal for Liverpool because like no CB was there and it was also feared that VVD would get injured (but it looks like it only hurts normally) VVD can still play.

[tazmantasik]

Big surprise in the match between Barcelona and Borussia, Rakitic playing from  the beginning. As expected, Barcelona putting a lot of pressure on Borussia players. Messi and Rakitic coperate very  well together. Dembele is the most dangerous player on offense so far.
Is this match last chance for german coach?

I don't see Barcelona at the moment.
I only saw statistics that happened in the match. I saw on minute 26' Dembele was replaced by Antoine Griezmann. Is Dembele injured? Because it is not usually Barcelona doing the substitutions in the early minutes.