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

[nurilham]

Honestly I don't think that Liverpool and Bayern Munich will have big problems in the quarter finals. Benfica and Villarreal can't fight back against them too much especially in the rematches.

Exactly. Liverpool and Bayern are too strong teams for Benefica and Villareal. Of course, both Liverpool and Bayern won't have any difficulties fighting with smaller teams, they have more quality players and great coaches. I won't debate about the result of these two matches, clearly Bayern and Liverpool are the favorite ones.

Manchester City also shouldn't have a big difficulty against Atletico Madrid. They can finish it in the first leg.

I'm not sure City will be easy to defeat Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid has a good reputation in UCL, at least they ever reached the final. Atletico Madrid also has improved their performance lately, I bet they will play much better in this round.

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[Rockstarguy]

Juventus have just disappointed all of their supporters by getting a huge loss like 3-0 home. Villarreal were going to make difficulties for them surely but this was beyond my expectation honestly. I don't know how this game came to this point in only fifteen minutes. Juventus were keeping the game under control mostly but they still failed big time. After the Vlahovic transfer, I was hoping for Juventus to be more successful but they need to be much better than this as a team.

I'm a Juventus fan and I know the power of this Juventus, is nothing near a strong team.

We have a very weak midfield and we were missing 10 players, we are doing all the season with the top 2 players Chiesa and Dybala.

Juventus can be reborn only if they can/will change 2 of 3 people in the midfield.

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Juventus is a good team that has always performed very well but this time team need to work very hard like the Juventus of before.  I know midfielders are not very too strong  but I still believe that Juventus can definitely come back strong as before. It can be easy if the players work very hard to make the team better.

[BuNga_cute]

I don't understand why everyone as one is screaming that Real Madrid will win the match against Chesley... Does everyone think the English club are bad enough to face the Spaniards? Totally disagree, for me the priority is more on the London team than on Real Madrid, even though Real Madrid are in great form at the moment. The priority is for Chelsea to make it to the final at all

Why are you so surprised? Do you think Real Madrid is a small club? Don't forget that Real Madrid is an experienced club to win UCL trophy and they can reach this round by beating a strong team like PSG. So, it is very understandable if many people think Real Madrid is the favorite team to beat Chelsea. Real Madrid also has Benzema who performed amazingly during this season and he even could make a hat-rick in the last match in UCL. Normal people must consider this as the reason to support Real Madrid, bro.  

If we look at the history of the two teams, it is very natural that many people choose Real Madrid over Chelsea. Real Madrid has won 13 trophies,
while Chelsea only won 2 trophies. From this we already know that Real Madrid is much more experienced. So it's not because they underestimate
the team from the Premier League, but why people choose Real Madrid must have strong reasons. As a neutral person, I choose Real Madrid over
Chelsea, because I see Chelsea's performance is still below Real Madrid's this year. During the group phase, Real Madrid qualified as winners of
group D, while Chelsea qualified as runner up in group H. Then Chelsea qualified for the quarter-finals after beating Lille, while Real Madrid managed
to beat PSG to qualify for the quarter-finals. This has proven that Real Madrid's performance is slightly better than Chelsea, so I chose Real Madrid
to qualify for the semifinals.

[tarable]

soon the draw for the last 8 of the UEFA Champions League will be held. Hopefully 3 teams from England can face 3 teams from Spain. it would be very interesting if one of the draws brought together Manchester City vs Real Madrid.

We have 3 teams from England & Spain and 1 teams from Portugal & Germany.
I just hope that we won't see any games of teams of the same country (England vs England or Spain vs Spain)

Of the 8 teams that will compete in the last 8 of the Champions League, I see Villarreal and Benfica as the teams that other teams want to face. I don't mean to underestimate these two teams, but they are the weakest compared to the other contestants. And even that is not a guarantee when the other 6 teams meet them, they will win. It could be like what happened to Juventus in the round of 16.

You are right, at least bookmakers also see it like that. The quotes for both teams are by far the highest (Villareal 51, Benfica 67). All the Spanish teams are outisders compared to the English teams and Bayern Munich

hope not to see the match of fellow country teams occur based on the results of the draw that has been done. In my opinion, only Liverpool are more profitable because they meet Benfica. Benfica is considered only lucky to be able to advance to the big 8 stage.

[CryptoBuds]

I don't understand why everyone as one is screaming that Real Madrid will win the match against Chesley... Does everyone think the English club are bad enough to face the Spaniards? Totally disagree, for me the priority is more on the London team than on Real Madrid, even though Real Madrid are in great form at the moment. The priority is for Chelsea to make it to the final at all

Why are you so surprised? Do you think Real Madrid is a small club? Don't forget that Real Madrid is an experienced club to win UCL trophy and they can reach this round by beating a strong team like PSG. So, it is very understandable if many people think Real Madrid is the favorite team to beat Chelsea. Real Madrid also has Benzema who performed amazingly during this season and he even could make a hat-rick in the last match in UCL. Normal people must consider this as the reason to support Real Madrid, bro.  

If we look at the history of the two teams, it is very natural that many people choose Real Madrid over Chelsea. Real Madrid has won 13 trophies,
while Chelsea only won 2 trophies. From this we already know that Real Madrid is much more experienced. So it's not because they underestimate
the team from the Premier League, but why people choose Real Madrid must have strong reasons. As a neutral person, I choose Real Madrid over
Chelsea, because I see Chelsea's performance is still below Real Madrid's this year. During the group phase, Real Madrid qualified as winners of
group D, while Chelsea qualified as runner up in group H. Then Chelsea qualified for the quarter-finals after beating Lille, while Real Madrid managed
to beat PSG to qualify for the quarter-finals. This has proven that Real Madrid's performance is slightly better than Chelsea, so I chose Real Madrid
to qualify for the semifinals.

If we consider the past performances of these two teams, then of course Real Madrid should be ahead. There is no more experienced team than Real Madrid on a platform like the Champions League. They are much more experienced than Chelsea.
Real Madrid is now a top-of-the-point table in La Liga. Chelsea, on the other hand, is in third place. And at the top of the table is Chelsea far behind Manchester City.
Carlo Ancelotti's strategy is probably better than Tuchel's match tactics. I say this because, despite trailing PSG in the first leg, Real Madrid beat PSG in the second leg.
So, above all, Real Madrid can be ahead of Chelsea. Yet Chelsea are not a weak team. Of course they will fight for victory.

[aylabadia05]

I think the next matches will be as follows.

Chelsea - Real Madrid = Real Madrid
Manchester City - Atletico Madrid = Manchester City
Villarreal - Bayern Münih = Bayern Munich
Benfica - Liverpool = Liverpool

It will be a very easy match for Bayern Munich, as well as for Liverpool.

The toughest match will be Chelsea vs Madrid.

Beautiful because Villarreal and Benfica are not the favorite teams against Bayern Munich and Liverpool. But have to believe that Bayern Munich and Liverpool will not be easy against them although in general Bayern Munich and Liverpool are above Villarreal and Benfica, but I will be sure that they will surprise Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

[Fesatmas]

Liverpool and Bayern Munich do get opponents which at first glance is easy. But that can't be a guarantee that they will win and qualify easily, it could be that they feel a surprising result. The key is not to underestimate the opponents they will face now, even though they are above Villarreal and Benfica but they must remain focused on the match later.

[maju69]

The two more interesting matches are Real Madrid vs Chelsea and Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid. They will fight for tickets to the semifinals and beat each other. In this round we are presented with the dominance of teams from England and also Spain. They both have three teams that will compete in this round.
It is possible that the other two matches will be easier, namely Liverpool and Bayern Munich will qualify.

[TopT3ns]

I think the next matches will be as follows.

Chelsea - Real Madrid = Real Madrid
Manchester City - Atletico Madrid = Manchester City
Villarreal - Bayern Münih = Bayern Munich
Benfica - Liverpool = Liverpool

It will be a very easy match for Bayern Munich, as well as for Liverpool.

The toughest match will be Chelsea vs Madrid.

Disagree with predicting on match Manchester City - Atletico Madrid = Manchester City and I think prefer with Atletico Madrid will qualify to semifinal than Manchester City. I see have potential for Atletico Madrid in this season after success defeating rivals City as Manchester United and looks easy because have the same game play between Manchester City and Manchester United, actually Manchester City have to focus with domestic league after and Atletico Madrid have not chance with domestic league winner and keep focus on champion league only for defeating Manchester City.

[Fakhrulenclix]

I think the next matches will be as follows.

Chelsea - Real Madrid = Real Madrid
Manchester City - Atletico Madrid = Manchester City
Villarreal - Bayern Münih = Bayern Munich
Benfica - Liverpool = Liverpool

It will be a very easy match for Bayern Munich, as well as for Liverpool.

The toughest match will be Chelsea vs Madrid.

Disagree with predicting on match Manchester City - Atletico Madrid = Manchester City and I think prefer with Atletico Madrid will qualify to semifinal than Manchester City. I see have potential for Atletico Madrid in this season after success defeating rivals City as Manchester United and looks easy because have the same game play between Manchester City and Manchester United, actually Manchester City have to focus with domestic league after and Atletico Madrid have not chance with domestic league winner and keep focus on champion league only for defeating Manchester City.

in terms of quality Manchester City players are superior to Atletico, I think Atletico Madrid's victory over Manchester United cannot be a reference that they will also beat Manchester City, this season it is very clear that Manchester City is stronger than Manchester United by winning the Derby for the second time this season this.
I have no doubts for Manchester City's win over Alletico even I think Manchester City will be able to win it easily.
I myself am a favorite for Manchester City to win the UCL this season and with the game and also the quality of players they have this season it is very possible.

[zuzie]

Champions League schedule has come out I can see one interesting match between Chelsea vs Real Madrid very unfortunate that 2 big teams must face in the quarter-finals
In my opinion this match is more feasible in the final we will not see one of these teams in the final especially Chelsea as last year's champion. My feelings say we will see a new champion.

[bering]

Villareal has already eliminate strong teams such as Juventus and next opponent from them was Bayern Munich which is clearly the favourite although most people predict Bayern will beat them because on the paper Bayern good from whole sides but Villareal won't let Bayern win with easily however if Villareal successfully beat Bayern then they will went to semi-final which is their best achievement in this competition such as on 2006

[watergold]

Villareal has already eliminate strong teams such as Juventus and next opponent from them was Bayern Munich which is clearly the favourite although most people predict Bayern will beat them because on the paper Bayern good from whole sides but Villareal won't let Bayern win with easily however if Villareal successfully beat Bayern then they will went to semi-final which is their best achievement in this competition such as on 2006

I don't see that Villarreal can do that to Bayern Munich. It's true that they could beat favorites Juventus in the previous game, but not this time. We know that Bayern Munich are favorites not only in this game, but also in the title race. Previously they could also destroy Salzburg in the round of 16. And my prediction they will do the same in this round.

[bounceback]

Villareal has already eliminate strong teams such as Juventus and next opponent from them was Bayern Munich which is clearly the favourite although most people predict Bayern will beat them because on the paper Bayern good from whole sides but Villareal won't let Bayern win with easily however if Villareal successfully beat Bayern then they will went to semi-final which is their best achievement in this competition such as on 2006

Bayern Munich is indeed seeded over Villarreal in the upcoming match, but Bayern's players must remain vigilant and must be able to maintain concentration throughout the match so as not to make mistakes that can be a gap for Villarreal, maybe Villarreal is not too difficult an opponent for Bayern but they must not underestimate their opponent because if Bayern players don't play consistently they will likely suffer the same fate as Juventus against Villarreal in the previous match.

[joker_josue]

Bayern Munich is indeed seeded over Villarreal in the upcoming match, but Bayern's players must remain vigilant and must be able to maintain concentration throughout the match so as not to make mistakes that can be a gap for Villarreal, maybe Villarreal is not too difficult an opponent for Bayern but they must not underestimate their opponent because if Bayern players don't play consistently they will likely suffer the same fate as Juventus against Villarreal in the previous match.

You're absolutely right, it's not because Villarreal is theoretically weaker that Bayern have to facilitate.
Now the question is: what is the game that Bayern players facilitate? Such moments are rare. Even in games where they are already winning 3-0, they keep pressing, and the game ends up with 5 or 6-0.
Of course they also have bad games, but I think it's difficult for Villarreal to be able to overcome Bayern,

[mia_houston]

in terms of quality Manchester City players are superior to Atletico, I think Atletico Madrid's victory over Manchester United cannot be a reference that they will also beat Manchester City, this season it is very clear that Manchester City is stronger than Manchester United by winning the Derby for the second time this season this.
I have no doubts for Manchester City's win over Alletico even I think Manchester City will be able to win it easily.
I myself am a favorite for Manchester City to win the UCL this season and with the game and also the quality of players they have this season it is very possible.

Actually should be reference because the same style game play because between Manchester City and Manchester United coming from primer league, also have the different quality player between City and United but mentality will talking more on champion league than how impressive performance shoed by Manchester City trough group stage and knock out phase.
I think have opportunity with Atletico Madrid because Manchester City will priority on primer league behind 1 points left from Liverpool and have busy match trough two weeks later before quarter final champion league begin.

[tulusikhlas]

Bayern Munich is indeed seeded over Villarreal in the upcoming match, but Bayern's players must remain vigilant and must be able to maintain concentration throughout the match so as not to make mistakes that can be a gap for Villarreal, maybe Villarreal is not too difficult an opponent for Bayern but they must not underestimate their opponent because if Bayern players don't play consistently they will likely suffer the same fate as Juventus against Villarreal in the previous match.

You're absolutely right, it's not because Villarreal is theoretically weaker that Bayern have to facilitate.
Now the question is: what is the game that Bayern players facilitate? Such moments are rare. Even in games where they are already winning 3-0, they keep pressing, and the game ends up with 5 or 6-0.
Of course they also have bad games, but I think it's difficult for Villarreal to be able to overcome Bayern,

Yes, indeed, looking at the statistics of the two teams, the difference is very clear. I think Villarreal went through no more because Juventus were unlucky. Because judging from their game, Juventus were better but unfortunately they couldn't avoid Villarreal's goal.
Apart from that, I hope Villarreal presents an effective game to make the game more interesting.

[Minor Miner]

I think have opportunity with Atletico Madrid because Manchester City will priority on primer league behind 1 points left from Liverpool and have busy match trough two weeks later before quarter final champion league begin.

It will be difficult for Manchester City to make a decision now. Would they consider winning the Premier League more important than the Champions League? If you want to do well in both places, the chances of losing points will increase. Guardiola must be chosen one. Liverpool is 1 point behind in the Premier League. On the other hand, if they lose in the first leg against Atletico Madrid, they will fall behind. The next round will be uncertain.

[$crypto$]

Who qualifies for the next round ?

IMO. Here are the team to qualify for the next round:
- Real Madrid
- Man City
- Bayern Munchen
- Liverpool

It looks very easy to guess because the team is at the top in their respective league, but on the field anything can happen later because the game in the champions league is really different, but indeed all 4 teams have experience in CL.

If all the guesses are correct then the semifinals will be difficult to predict who will qualify for the final, I'm just looking forward to the top 4 for those who will compete closely later.

[Wiwo]

I think have opportunity with Atletico Madrid because Manchester City will priority on primer league behind 1 points left from Liverpool and have busy match trough two weeks later before the quarter final champion league begins.

It will be difficult for Manchester City to make a decision now. Would they consider winning the Premier League more important than the Champions League? If you want to do well in both places, the chances of losing points will increase. Guardiola must be chosen one. Liverpool is 1 point behind in the Premier League. On the other hand, if they lose in the first leg against Atletico Madrid, they will fall behind. The next round will be uncertain.

With Manchester City performance in the premiere leagues it is sure for Manchester City to hold on to the trophy since they have maintained the first position in the premier league table with the highest point even though Liverpool is just a point below Manchester City. Indeed how far man city can go in the championship will depend on the outcome of the next matches as you rightly said Manchester City can hold on to both the premier league and the champion leagues in the 2021/2022 round but it will take extra effort for them to achieve that in this season.