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

[Pokapoka124]

I have started waiting for especially the Atletico Madrid - Manchester United game on the coming week. Because these teams are very similar to each other these days. Both of them are in an unreliable situation. But if we compare the performances in the Champions League so far, Manchester United impressed me more. Atletico Madrid are just trying to give importance to defense first. And this doesn't work all the time of course. And Manchester United have a very strong attacking line now. Atletico Madrid can have serious problems on defending them. Ronaldo's performance will be crucial for the team.

I personally will tend to be on the side of United at this time because I think Atletico now really have to make something new in their strategy.
Their performance decline is more drastic compared to the current MU.
for United's attack line and athletico maybe almost equal because these two clubs are still struggling in goal productivity but in midfield and back I think now MU is more stable than Atletico.

If you take the current performances of both teams in their leagues, then the game is relatively balanced. I don't see any team favored. Both have their problems and strengths. ManU was rather lucky to win the league game against Leeds today.I rather believe that progress in next round will depend on the day's form.

Although both Atletico Madrid and Manchester United look like teams in the same current forms, I might just pick Atletico Madrid to advance over Manchester United. Both teams have been lacking defensively and I am sure both teams will want to show their defensive strength against each other so I am sure there won’t be much goals between them. D. Simeone have more champions league coaching experience than Ralf I  am sure he knows what to do at this stage to advance to the next round.

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[BuNga_cute]

Chelsea v Lille, I believe Chelsea is the favorite team and will certainly win on paper. But after looking at the next schedule I think Chelsea has quite a lot of pressure too, because in a short time after this match Chelsea must immediately focus on the final match in the EFL Cup against Liverpool. But even so I still believe Chelsea will still win in this first leg because this first leg will be held at Stamford Bridge, considering Lille also this season is not good enough Ligue 1. Just considering the result that might be a surprise, but I also realize from the quality it seems Chelsea is still the best.

On the other hand Lille is in a good shape not in League 1 but  CL. they have recorded successive wins over Wolfsburg, Sevilla and Red Bull Salzburg which are not easy to beat up but they did it and made successful matches, that means that Lile is always dangerous team for the opponents, therefore, now Chelsea have a lot to do in order to win this very hard match.

Even if that's the case, their opponents are far superior now, especially now that Chelsea were the UCL champions last season, of course they have quite strong ambitions this season as well.
Personally, I really want to have high hopes but if you look at Lille's current performance, I really feel pessimistic for them.
But this is football, it's possible for them to make a surprise as Salzburg did against Bayern

I think Chelsea will win against Lille in their match this is because Lille is in poor form so far this season having played 25games with 36 points, and they occupy 11th position in their league while Chelsea is 3rd in their league having played 25matches also with 50 points. I see nothing stopping Chelsea from beating them in the first leg of the champions league encounter in Stamford Bridge.

Of course Chelsea's chances of winning the game are very big, as you said judging from Lille's form this season is very bad, Lille have dropped
too many points in Ligue 1. While Chelsea are playing quite well in the Premier League, although Chelsea is very difficult to compete with Man City
and Liverpool. Looks like Chelsea will win at Stamford Bridge, although the possibility of Chelsea will win by a small score. Because the previous
few matches Chelsea had never scored more than two goals. I don't know what's going on with Chelsea's front line, it looks like Chelsea is having
a hard time scoring goals. Actually, it doesn't matter to win with a small score, if they can win many matches.

[Davian144]

There are still 90 minutes for Real Madrid to turn things around. Real Madrid will not let PSG players party at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti will instruct his men to play better from the first leg, there is no surrender for Madrid players before the referee blows the whistle to mark the end of the game, they will make Messi and his friends go home with their heads down.

If I'm not mistaken in the first leg, Messi didn't manage to score a goal through a penalty kick in the 62nd minute so the score at that time was still 0-0 and only one goal was scored by Mbappe in the minute of added time.
This clearly gives a super extraordinary assessment for Real Madrid where the club is really strong in the Champions League this season because PSG, which is also a strong club, was only able to score one goal and even then in extra minutes at the end of the match.

[bering]

Man Utd has been more confident to facing Atletico Madrid because they had get positive results by won 2 times in a row on EPL and Atletico must be aware of this if they do not want to slipped on the first leg however for this match i was thinking to bet for Man Utd win for small amount of money because seems they will playing good such as this weekend and giving unpredictable performance for this match

[Mamun74]

The results of Bayern indeed according to my bets but i think most of Bayern fans were dissapointed with their performance because as the favourite Bayern cannot win tonight even almost lost until Coman made late goal to equalize however for second leg i'm sure Bayern will playing more good than this and win the match

Unfortunately Bayern Munich played poor football their last 1-2 match and Champion Leaugue also.But last match showed their real performance. I hope they will be good fight Champion 2nd leg.Bayern Munich have Their Strong team and they have good team combination. I hope Buyern Munich will win 2nd leg and Qualifier next round.

[tulusikhlas]

Man Utd has been more confident to facing Atletico Madrid because they had get positive results by won 2 times in a row on EPL and Atletico must be aware of this if they do not want to slipped on the first leg however for this match i was thinking to bet for Man Utd win for small amount of money because seems they will playing good such as this weekend and giving unpredictable performance for this match

Yes Manchester United did a pretty good preparation before playing in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid. The last victory with a far enough goal difference became part of the readiness that was carried out.
This is one of the most awaited matches, of course, not just a meeting between two big teams in each league, but also a meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Simeone.

[LittleBitFunny]

The results of Bayern indeed according to my bets but i think most of Bayern fans were dissapointed with their performance because as the favourite Bayern cannot win tonight even almost lost until Coman made late goal to equalize however for second leg i'm sure Bayern will playing more good than this and win the match

Unfortunately Bayern Munich played poor football their last 1-2 match and Champion Leaugue also.But last match showed their real performance. I hope they will be good fight Champion 2nd leg.Bayern Munich have Their Strong team and they have good team combination. I hope Buyern Munich will win 2nd leg and Qualifier next round.

There is no doubt that Bayern Munich is a good team, but at the moment I don't think Bayern Munich will be able to go to the next round. Because they conceded four goals against Red Bull Salzburg. Although Bayern Munich managed to score 2 goals. However, since the Red Bull is ahead in the first leg. So in the second leg they will have their goal to draw. If they can draw, Red Bull will be able to qualify.

[fullhdpixel]

If I'm not mistaken in the first leg, Messi didn't manage to score a goal through a penalty kick in the 62nd minute so the score at that time was still 0-0 and only one goal was scored by Mbappe in the minute of added time.
This clearly gives a super extraordinary assessment for Real Madrid where the club is really strong in the Champions League this season because PSG, which is also a strong club, was only able to score one goal and even then in extra minutes at the end of the match.

Yeah, right now, Real Madrid is having very good edge but still PSG is also having chance for qualifying because currently they are in good shape despite losing their last match in local league against Nantes. Real Madrid is now having home advantage but still it needs some very good effort form their all players because recently they were also having some issues and their attack were not good as it needs on crucial times. But Real Madrid love affair with Champions League is unanimous and fans believing this love affair have his own impact in next match so for me until now both teams have 50% chance for going into next round.

Ancelotti is also very competitive person in soccer world and has better mind than his opponents his tactics can give him another double for this season or no now we have to wait for some more days.

[babo]

If I'm not mistaken in the first leg, Messi didn't manage to score a goal through a penalty kick in the 62nd minute so the score at that time was still 0-0 and only one goal was scored by Mbappe in the minute of added time.
This clearly gives a super extraordinary assessment for Real Madrid where the club is really strong in the Champions League this season because PSG, which is also a strong club, was only able to score one goal and even then in extra minutes at the end of the match.

Yeah, right now, Real Madrid is having very good edge but still PSG is also having chance for qualifying because currently they are in good shape despite losing their last match in local league against Nantes. Real Madrid is now having home advantage but still it needs some very good effort form their all players because recently they were also having some issues and their attack were not good as it needs on crucial times. But Real Madrid love affair with Champions League is unanimous and fans believing this love affair have his own impact in next match so for me until now both teams have 50% chance for going into next round.

Ancelotti is also very competitive person in soccer world and has better mind than his opponents his tactics can give him another double for this season or no now we have to wait for some more days.

what you say about the chances of passing is true
but in my opinion, Real Madrid have a few more small chances
he has enormous experience in the Champions League and therefore knows how to handle turnover and all the rest very well
I remain faithful to what I said (Real Madrid victory) but I don't bet

[skarais]

what you say about the chances of passing is true
but in my opinion, Real Madrid have a few more small chances
he has enormous experience in the Champions League and therefore knows how to handle turnover and all the rest very well
I remain faithful to what I said (Real Madrid victory) but I don't bet

babo, you can be sure about what you think because Real Madrid have more experience in the Champions League than PSG, but we can't expect Real Madrid to do that when they don't play well. I think PSG can win the second leg if they play well like the first although not very sure about that.

If you look at the statistics of the first leg match, I believe PSG can qualify for the quarter-finals this season compared to Real Madrid. But what I doubt is the potential for a Real Madrid comeback at home which might make PSG play not as good as the first leg. But I can hope that Messi, Mbappe and Neymar help PSG score the goals that Real Madrid have to work even harder to qualify.

[Slow death]

Chelsea v Lille, I believe Chelsea is the favorite team and will certainly win on paper. But after looking at the next schedule I think Chelsea has quite a lot of pressure too, because in a short time after this match Chelsea must immediately focus on the final match in the EFL Cup against Liverpool. But even so I still believe Chelsea will still win in this first leg because this first leg will be held at Stamford Bridge, considering Lille also this season is not good enough Ligue 1. Just considering the result that might be a surprise, but I also realize from the quality it seems Chelsea is still the best.

On the other hand Lille is in a good shape not in League 1 but  CL. they have recorded successive wins over Wolfsburg, Sevilla and Red Bull Salzburg which are not easy to beat up but they did it and made successful matches, that means that Lile is always dangerous team for the opponents, therefore, now Chelsea have a lot to do in order to win this very hard match.

Even if that's the case, their opponents are far superior now, especially now that Chelsea were the UCL champions last season, of course they have quite strong ambitions this season as well.
Personally, I really want to have high hopes but if you look at Lille's current performance, I really feel pessimistic for them.
But this is football, it's possible for them to make a surprise like Sarzburg did against Bayern

this will be a game where chelsea won, to be honest i see that chelsea got very lucky in having found an opponent that is not so strong, they will surely win


Villareal - juventus

bookmakers are putting juventus as a favorite in this game and in my opinion it seems a bit exaggerated, juventus has good defense, i think this will be a game that will end in a draw

Atletico Madrid - manchester united

this will be a game in which manchester united will win even if they play badly, Atletico Madrid is bad

[3meek]

Expect an interesting game in Spain tomorrow - Villarreal vs Juventus! Bookmakers are giving very good odds for both teams to score - 2.0... I don't know who might be stronger in this match, but I think we will see an exchange of goals...

[Minor Miner]

Atletico Madrid - manchester united

this will be a game in which manchester united will win even if they play badly, Atletico Madrid is bad

I will also put Manchester United ahead in this match. Because their performance is a bit weak but their squad is very strong. And if the players can play well, they have the potential to score a lot of goals. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are worse off than Manchester United. However, if Suarez and Griezmann are in good form, they may win the match. But these two players are not playing well. The first match is most likely to be a draw.

[KingsDen]

Atletico Madrid - manchester united

this will be a game in which manchester united will win even if they play badly, Atletico Madrid is bad

I will also put Manchester United ahead in this match. Because their performance is a bit weak but their squad is very strong. And if the players can play well, they have the potential to score a lot of goals. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are worse off than Manchester United. However, if Suarez and Griezmann are in good form, they may win the match. But these two players are not playing well. The first match is most likely to be a draw.

I will like us to examine this match very well, I'm not seeing this match as an easy ride for Manchester United. These arw my reasons;
1. Both Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are in a bad form, the poor form of Atletico Madrid may be understandable because their top players are not doing well for now. But then, Manchester United players are playing well but they have team problem. Champions league is different from local leagues. You may be doing bad in your league and become wonderful in the Champions League. Besides, manchester united may be relaxed now and be believing they are back in form while ATM know they are bad in form and will put in their best.

[Minecache]

But I still think that Salzburg is going to give them a good fight, but that might not be enough actually.

Salzburg will come into that game with high hope and that might give them some fighting chance. They will try to sit back and absorb all that Bayern will throw at them. If they can catch Bayern off guard with a counter and get the first goal then Bayern Munich are in for a game. Personally I don't want Bayern to leave the competition this early as I want a clash between them and PSG or Manchester City. Them leaving now will just make the competition less competitive.

I really don't think that Bayern Munich is going to be eliminated by Salzburg. And I don't think Salzburg is going to win the second leg.

If that happens then it will be a really amazing thing to witness. But, I believe Bayern Munich is going to be ready for them and we all can agree that even though their opponent gave a good fight to them, eventually they will lose to Bayern Munich. I mean even if I want to think that Bayern Munich is going to lose the second leg, I can't.

[maju69]

But I still think that Salzburg is going to give them a good fight, but that might not be enough actually.

Salzburg will come into that game with high hope and that might give them some fighting chance. They will try to sit back and absorb all that Bayern will throw at them. If they can catch Bayern off guard with a counter and get the first goal then Bayern Munich are in for a game. Personally I don't want Bayern to leave the competition this early as I want a clash between them and PSG or Manchester City. Them leaving now will just make the competition less competitive.

I really don't think that Bayern Munich is going to be eliminated by Salzburg. And I don't think Salzburg is going to win the second leg.

If that happens then it will be a really amazing thing to witness. But, I believe Bayern Munich is going to be ready for them and we all can agree that even though their opponent gave a good fight to them, eventually they will lose to Bayern Munich. I mean even if I want to think that Bayern Munich is going to lose the second leg, I can't.

Although the possibility could happen, but Salzburg is not strong enough than Bayern Munich. The results often in the first leg I see it as a stroke of luck for Salzburg because Bayern Munich didn't play like they used to. In the second leg I'm sure Bayern Munich will not repeat what they did in the first leg.
I am very sure that Bayern Munich will win in the match in the second leg.

[Slow death]

But I still think that Salzburg is going to give them a good fight, but that might not be enough actually.

Salzburg will come into that game with high hope and that might give them some fighting chance. They will try to sit back and absorb all that Bayern will throw at them. If they can catch Bayern off guard with a counter and get the first goal then Bayern Munich are in for a game. Personally I don't want Bayern to leave the competition this early as I want a clash between them and PSG or Manchester City. Them leaving now will just make the competition less competitive.

I really don't think that Bayern Munich is going to be eliminated by Salzburg. And I don't think Salzburg is going to win the second leg.

If that happens then it will be a really amazing thing to witness. But, I believe Bayern Munich is going to be ready for them and we all can agree that even though their opponent gave a good fight to them, eventually they will lose to Bayern Munich. I mean even if I want to think that Bayern Munich is going to lose the second leg, I can't.

Although the possibility could happen, but Salzburg is not strong enough than Bayern Munich. The results often in the first leg I see it as a stroke of luck for Salzburg because Bayern Munich didn't play like they used to. In the second leg I'm sure Bayern Munich will not repeat what they did in the first leg.
I am very sure that Bayern Munich will win in the match in the second leg.

I agree, Bayern Munich will come into this game with a lot of caution in defense and more prepared than in the previous game, they will probably want to score a lot of goals early and then focus on containing the opponent so that they don't give them space to counterattack too much, this one it will be a very interesting game to watch because in case they lose without a doubt it will leave space
 for City or even liverpool to be champions

[coco23]

Although the possibility could happen, but Salzburg is not strong enough than Bayern Munich. The results often in the first leg I see it as a stroke of luck for Salzburg because Bayern Munich didn't play like they used to. In the second leg I'm sure Bayern Munich will not repeat what they did in the first leg.
I am very sure that Bayern Munich will win in the match in the second leg.

Current odds for "who will qualify" are
Bayern 1.05
Salzburg 10.0

So this doesn't look encouraging for Salzburg. They are going to need 110% power plus a huge amount of luck to survive this. It looks like a relatively safe passage for Bayern. But there are still some games in between, let's see how Bayern will play those, they didn't look so good in their last games (except the 2nd half against Greuther Fuerth)

[Luzin]

Current odds for "who will qualify" are
Bayern 1.05
Salzburg 10.0

So this doesn't look encouraging for Salzburg. They are going to need 110% power plus a huge amount of luck to survive this. It looks like a relatively safe passage for Bayern. But there are still some games in between, let's see how Bayern will play those, they didn't look so good in their last games (except the 2nd half against Greuther Fuerth)

They strong to defend in the first leg, Munichen dominance leaving them relying solely on counter-attacks. Fortunately, they got a first-leg draw.  For the next match, it looks like Munchen will also dominate even maybe they will win big. They are very superior at home opponents especially later in the Alianz arena. They seemed to draw enough and didn't concede to qualify for the next dase. And I firmly believe that Munchen is a strong candidate in the next round.

[Raflesia]

Current odds for "who will qualify" are
Bayern 1.05
Salzburg 10.0

So this doesn't look encouraging for Salzburg. They are going to need 110% power plus a huge amount of luck to survive this. It looks like a relatively safe passage for Bayern. But there are still some games in between, let's see how Bayern will play those, they didn't look so good in their last games (except the 2nd half against Greuther Fuerth)

They strong to defend in the first leg, Munichen dominance leaving them relying solely on counter-attacks. Fortunately, they got a first-leg draw.  For the next match, it looks like Munchen will also dominate even maybe they will win big. They are very superior at home opponents especially later in the Alianz arena. They seemed to draw enough and didn't concede to qualify for the next dase. And I firmly believe that Munchen is a strong candidate in the next round.

Salzburg in the first leg was a good defense even though it was a draw but Bayern Munich's dominance was quite large in the second leg I think Bayern didn't pass Salzburg this is a very tough fact Bayern are still trying to balance in the first leg

1,1 is odds a small chance but I am optimistic that Bayern Munich will win, if something unexpected happens, especially if Salzburg can win then it will be a surprise as I know Bayern are better in the UCL with their many goals.

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