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

[Rengga Jati]

Once again, we got surprising results. Both favorite teams, Valencia and Tottenham were defeated. Valencia conceded 4 goals and only made 1 goal away. To qualify for the next stage, Valencia must score 3 goals at home and no goal for Atlanta. While Tottenham defeated at home tonight. At least, they must score 2 goals away in the second leg to qualify for the next stage. Of course, it is not easy work for both Valencia and Tottenham in the second leg.

[Juggy777]

Once again, we got surprising results. Both favorite teams, Valencia and Tottenham were defeated. Valencia conceded 4 goals and only made 1 goal away. To qualify for the next stage, Valencia must score 3 goals at home and no goal for Atlanta. While Tottenham defeated at home tonight. At least, they must score 2 goals away in the second leg to qualify for the next stage. Of course, it is not easy work for both Valencia and Tottenham in the second leg.

@Rengga Jati I’m not surprised about Tottenhams loss as their main striker Kane was out injured, and on top of it Son also got injured which meant that Tottenham had no proven strikers in place who could help them get the goals that they needed to win this fixture. However since they have only conceded one away goal, they can always score two goals in their away fixture and progress ahead, but for that to happen they’ll need Ali and other players to step up their game.

Source:

 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11938033/jose-mourinho-says-dele-alli-is-angry-with-his-own-performance-against-rb-leipzig-not-the-spurs-boss

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2876848-tottenham-hotspurs-heung-min-son-out-for-a-number-of-weeks-with-arm-fracture

[swogerino]

I think after yesterday loss we can consider Tottenham out of the Champions League for this year.I watched the game and Leipzig played better were able to score and then just managed the game.Tottenham tried but not without any clear idea and thus the game ended 0-1 for Leipzig.I don’t think Leipzig in Germany will let this opportunity go away.

[Daniel91]

Once again, we got surprising results. Both favorite teams, Valencia and Tottenham were defeated. Valencia conceded 4 goals and only made 1 goal away. To qualify for the next stage, Valencia must score 3 goals at home and no goal for Atlanta. While Tottenham defeated at home tonight. At least, they must score 2 goals away in the second leg to qualify for the next stage. Of course, it is not easy work for both Valencia and Tottenham in the second leg.

I also didn't expect such results  
I watched Atalanta in Zagreb in the match with Dinamo and they lost 4:0.
In fact they lost first 3 matches in their group phase but they didn't give up or lost hope and with some luck passed group.
Now,  they have more experience and confidence and they are ready to make great result in CL.
I watched match between Tottenham and Leipzig and Leipzig was much better team.
They missed chance to make even better result but they are better team and will pass in the next round.

[Avirunes]

I also didn't expect such results  
I watched Atalanta in Zagreb in the match with Dinamo and they lost 4:0.
In fact they lost first 3 matches in their group phase but they didn't give up or lost hope and with some luck passed group.
Now,  they have more experience and confidence and they are ready to make great result in CL.
I watched match between Tottenham and Leipzig and Leipzig was much better team.
They missed chance to make even better result but they are better team and will pass in the next round.

Atlanta one I quite that since Atalanta are on a good form and are scoring good amount of goals this season while on other hand Valencia form has gotten down.

Regarding Tottenham's match I also had the outcome right but didn't expected the scorelines to go low despite the main players out with injury. I think Leipzig are getting on this one.

[3meek]

Shit happens!
I lost 0.003 BTC, betting on the victory of Tottenham!
Atalanta was also very surprised by the result of the game! It seems that Valencia has virtually no chance of reaching 1/4 ...

[Slow death]

Tottenham - RB Leipzig ( 0 - 1 )



yes i lost money in that game, how the hell did mourinho not instruct his players that these guys from RB Leipzig won games of champions league thanks to penalty? Tottenham had a chance to win this game

<...> and I also bet that Atalanta will win against Valencia. I hope I don't have any big unpleasant surprises tonight.

Atalanta playing in the CL Round of 16 for the first time ever, Valencia used to playing in the big stages...I don't know, some Atalanta players could feel overwhelmed, a lot of them never expected to be at San Siro playing in the Champions League!  
Not saying they're gonna lose but, i would stay away from ML on this game.

But in Atalanta's statistics it is superior but it can't guarantee Atalanta will win with Valencia, in fact in this match I still doubt where Atalanta is still not enough for CL but they in the news will continue to ambition to win its first in the last 16 so this become one of the full surprise games later.

Atalanta - CF Valencia ( 4 -0 )



Atalanta crushed Valencia in that game. The goals came in a way that looked like there was no Valencia goalkeeper on the field. I wonder what will happen when they play at Valencia's home?

[hd49728]

Tottenham played badly yesterday but one conceded goal at home is not the end of their journey in the Champions League this season. With J. Mourinho on the bench, they might be able to make a flippening with the next match. I awared of their challenges with many serious injuries of their key players, Harry Kane, then Son Heung Min. Let's see the magic from J.Mourinho.

Atalanta crushed Valencia in that game. The goals came in a way that looked like there was no Valencia goalkeeper on the field. I wonder what will happen when they play at Valencia's home?

This result is a shocking one, honestly. I did not think Atalanta can play well like that. I thougth they could make a draw, a win but 4-1, oh, it blown my mind away.

[casperBGD]

This result is a shocking one, honestly. I did not think Atalanta can play well like that. I thougth they could make a draw, a win but 4-1, oh, it blown my mind away.

i am also shocked with this result, expected a draw and that Valencia secure next round at home, but this is changing that certainly, and will be very hard for VCF to pass to next round, if anywhere close to possible, but i am still hoping...

[Avirunes]

Atalanta crushed Valencia in that game. The goals came in a way that looked like there was no Valencia goalkeeper on the field. I wonder what will happen when they play at Valencia's home?

Atalanta is the highest scoring team in the Serie A with 63 goals and Valencia are running unexpected this season so far. They are not a team I saw last year.

Atalanta got a good lead here. It will be interesting to see if Valencia fight backs in next. I am rooting in for Atalanta since it's their first time and should be a memorable one (not looking them to lift the trophy but atleast semi's exit would be great).

[hd49728]

i am also shocked with this result, expected a draw and that Valencia secure next round at home, but this is changing that certainly, and will be very hard for VCF to pass to next round, if anywhere close to possible, but i am still hoping...

I am more shocked with the result because Atalanta did not play the match at their real home stadium. They played at the San Siro, the home stadium of AC Milan. Maybe, it relates to unknown forces, that tend to help AC Milan play well at Champions League. They are the biggest team of Italy in Champions League.

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Atalanta crushed Valencia in that game. The goals came in a way that looked like there was no Valencia goalkeeper on the field. I wonder what will happen when they play at Valencia's home?

Atalanta is the highest scoring team in the Serie A with 63 goals and Valencia are running unexpected this season so far. They are not a team I saw last year.

Atalanta got a good lead here. It will be interesting to see if Valencia fight backs in next. I am rooting in for Atalanta since it's their first time and should be a memorable one (not looking them to lift the trophy but atleast semi's exit would be great).

It was really a surprise for Atalanta they proved their game in CL and were able to topple Valencia with a high score, whether this is an easy opponent or not I am happy to see a game like that and there were many goals in the match.
I think very far from Inter Milan when playing in CL and different from Atalanta.

[SquallLeonhart]

Honestly, I have lost almost all games I have played. I have said Liverpool will win for sure and they lost, I said PSG will win for sure and I lost, I said Tottenham has a good chance and I lost, the only game I didn't "lose" so far is the Atalanta game because I didn't play on that one and that is the only reason, I would have probably played on Valencia and I was considering it as well before I decided not to gamble on that and instead parlay.

I had a lot of parlays that I lost so far in my life but I don't remember having ALL bets I parlayed being wrong all that frequently, I am sure it has happened before when I see my early bets being wrong and stop looking at it and maybe it happened but this is probably the most trusted bet I had that lost so obviously.

[tokeweed]

Did we play really bad or we were not lucky much. Seems like finally we got the taste of losing after long time.

Liverpool was pretty bad, kept the possession throughout the whole game but were unable to get past Simeone's massive bus parked in front of goal. Klopp got outclassed by a manager who always uses a "score a goal and then deploy the Shield Wall" gameplan   I'm expecting more of the same at Anfield.

but did you see how fast he ran two times towards goals? So fast even his teammates could not see him!

LOL  

You can't really blame Simeone imho.  If there was a formula to beat Liverpool, that was it.  It's not pretty but they got the win...  I don't think they could do it again at Anfield tho.  

[nelson4lov]

You can't really blame Simeone imho.  If there was a formula to beat Liverpool, that was it.  It's not pretty but they got the win...  I don't think they could do it again at Anfield tho.  

It will be very unlikely to see the same repeat itself especially when the opponent is a team like Liverpool. I'll admit that the game against Athletico Madrid wasn't our best performance but I'm sure that we are coming back strong. Who would've thought Barcelona would get demolished at anfield last year? While everybody is thinking Athletico Madrid is through to the quarter finals, we'll surprise y'all during the return leg. For now, I'm just going to keep calm. I know my team.

[Rengga Jati]

-snip- However since they have only conceded one away goal, they can always score two goals in their away fixture and progress ahead, but for that to happen they’ll need Ali and other players to step up their game. -snip-

Sure. There is still a chance to qualify for the next stage. They only need to score 2 goals away on Leipzig's home and make 0 goal for Leipzig. However, it must need a proven striker on the front line, get the ball possession, and make a solid defense. I think if Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Son, and Harry Kane can play together, they must have a bigger chance.   

*It is very unfortunate to have Kane and Son out injured. Hope they will come back on the second leg.

[Naida_BR]

For today games, yes Tottenham one is more interesting but I think Leipzig will win 1-0 or maybe 2-1. Yesterday surprises may occurs also in Atalanta game?

Now this is one of the rare times i give something correct lol
For Atalanta game, i do not know whether the surprise was the four Atalanta goals or maybe the goal of honor of Valencia...
BTW we have interesting games in the coming week and good revenge games in the next month 

Atalanta is the biggest surprise this season.
They have proven that they can achieve a lot of things this season and it is sad that they are now title challengers for the Serie A. They show that they are "team" and they don't rely on individual players.

[bering]

It just cross in my mind that i know 2 years punishment from uefa makes Man City cannot playing on champion league next season but i was wondering what if Man City won champion league trophy this year then whether uefa still punish them or this punishment will be postponed reminded the champion should to playing again for next season as defending champion

[DeathAngel]

It just cross in my mind that i know 2 years punishment from uefa makes Man City cannot playing on champion league next season but i was wondering what if Man City won champion league trophy this year then whether uefa still punish them or this punishment will be postponed reminded the champion should to playing again for next season as defending champion

It they win it this season I’m only guessing but I think they’d allow them to play in next seasons CL to defend tgeir title. The ban would be delayed until the following 2 seasons. Just my opinion but I think it’d go down that way.

[Coyster]

It they win it this season I’m only guessing but I think they’d allow them to play in next seasons CL to defend tgeir title. The ban would be delayed until the following 2 seasons. Just my opinion but I think it’d go down that way.

It's not correct, no matter what happens in this seasons champions league as regards Manchester City, they wouldn't play in the next two UCL tournaments, except of course if their appeal is successful. City winning the UCL title wouldn't change this. I do not know how far their appeal case is going, but right now, it's becoming more certain that city will miss out in the next two UCL's, big, big loss for them.