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

[JeWay]

Benzema played excellent football and scored a hat trick, Real Madrid was able to win the game thanks to 2 goals in 3 minutes. Chelsea also had a lot of good scoring chances, but they weren't very good at scoring goals. They took 20 shots and scored only one goal. If they had been a little luckier, there wouldn't have been such a difference. They have conceded too many goals at home

Chelsea did not perform at their best in the last match I don't know what was the reason but I guess it is not far from the lack of motivation resulting from their recent setback of being unable to sign a new player and the stepping down of the club owner, but I believe Chelsea will perform better in their next game with high goal scores that will increase the points.

Yes, Chelsea did play badly in the match against Real Madrid, their performance was very disappointing, as defending champions they did not display an aggressive game like they did in the EPL. in Leg 2 I'm not sure Chelsea can turn things around because we know Real Madrid have quite an impressive experience in the Champions League.

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[Despairo]

The worst thing for Benfica was that, they couldn't secured a draw at their own home. It's was a big humiliation for them after managing to get this far in the champions league.

I think we all know Benfica is low team and Liverpool is top team, of course many people will thought Liverpool will win. You can't blame Benfica since they can't make at least a draw on their own home. It was a good lesson for them to comeback stronger, they shouldn't feel depressed or shame with the lose on the first leg.

The most tiring part about Modric is the constant mention of his age and how good he is, no article about him is complete without it.

Modric is very underrated, same like Ibrahimovic who's an old player but can play very well, other people only recognize Messi and Ronaldo.

[sayaya17]

Benzema played excellent football and scored a hat trick, Real Madrid was able to win the game thanks to 2 goals in 3 minutes. Chelsea also had a lot of good scoring chances, but they weren't very good at scoring goals. They took 20 shots and scored only one goal. If they had been a little luckier, there wouldn't have been such a difference. They have conceded too many goals at home

Chelsea did not perform at their best in the last match I don't know what was the reason but I guess it is not far from the lack of motivation resulting from their recent setback of being unable to sign a new player and the stepping down of the club owner, but I believe Chelsea will perform better in their next game with high goal scores that will increase the points.

Before losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Chelsea in the previous match was defeated by Brentford with a fairly large score.
Even though Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge, and also what Chelsea is facing is Brentford who is a weak team in the Premier League.
Now Chelsea has disappointed its fans for the second time, they were humiliated by Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge which is the home of
Chelsea. It's a strange thing for a big team like Chelsea to have bad results twice in a row when they play at home.

Most likely Chelsea's declining performance because Chelsea are currently facing internal problems, so it will definitely have an effect on
Chelsea players. Hopefully Chelsea can win the game against Southampton this week, at least a win against Southampton can restore
the confidence of Chelsea players. Because next week Chelsea will play in the second leg against Real Madrid, in which Chelsea players
should have increased their confidence, so that Chelsea can win in the second leg match. Although I think it's very difficult to beat Real Madrid
at the Santiago Bernabeu, especially if Karim Benzema plays this will make it difficult for Chelsea to win. But surprises can happen,
we never know, who knows Chelsea will beat Real Madrid. So it will be interesting to watch the Real Madrid vs Chelsea match in the second leg.

[Furious 7]

Benzema is on fire

Benzema have been a goal machine ever since Ronaldo departed from the club. He is really putting in his best effort for the team to succeed. His performance against Chelsea was extra-fantastic. Destroying Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was the least thing I was probably expecting. Also, Benzema has scored a goal of 35 goals this season (11 in Champion League and 24 in La Liga). I have this feeling that, Real Madrid will end up winning the Champions League. Anyways, let's see who Chelsea will retaliate in the Quarter finals second leg.

His performances are indeed very extraordinary now and the proof of his good performance is by making many goals in all competitions now even he is in La Liga and UCL is at the top of the list which is only 1 goal behind Lewa for UCL and is at the top of the top scorers in La Liga.
This is of course the best achievement for Benzemea but in terms of champions I think this will still be something that is difficult to decide because the longer their opponent will certainly get better because it is getting narrower in the UCL, the stronger the opponent will be.

[Republikcoin.com]

Yes, Chelsea did play badly in the match against Real Madrid, their performance was very disappointing, as defending champions they did not display an aggressive game like they did in the EPL. in Leg 2 I'm not sure Chelsea can turn things around because we know Real Madrid have quite an impressive experience in the Champions League.

In addition to the influence of the old coach from Real Madrid who already has a lot of experience in the Champions League, Chelsea at this time is also experiencing a very big problem in the club's internals so it is natural that this season Chelsea are not able to show a good performance because there are many things they cannot do. do this season.

[mia_houston]

Yes, I also expected Bayern won the match 3-0. But in reality, they were defeated 0-1 by Villareal. All Villareal players did a solid game, it makes Bayern have 0 away goal. However, most people believe Bayern will bounce back at their home. I hear in many discussions that people predict Bayern will win 2-0 at least in their home (Leg 2). So, people are still confident that Bayern can eliminate Villareal in this round.

To be honest, this result was not what I expected. Villarreal is a team that plays very well and has a very good strategy. But Bayern is one of the best attacking teams this year and I think they are still one of the best in the league, even though their performance has not been the same for the last few weeks.

But Villarreal did a great job and didn't let their opponent score. Still, I think we will not see such a score in the next match and Bayern will beat it

Villareal 1-0 win over Bayern Munich did not make Villareal journey safe in the second leg later, Bayern Munich's game in that match was quite bad and they looked too focused on attacking so they were a bit off guard in defense, besides Unay Emery experience in the European League so far make him really understand what he has to do when facing a team as big and great as Bayern Munich, but I think to stop Bayern Munich with scoring 1-0 at Villareal is not enough, because it is certain that Bayern Munich will probably play better and score more goals a lot when playing in the allianz arena later.

[Bobrox]

Benzema played excellent football and scored a hat trick, Real Madrid was able to win the game thanks to 2 goals in 3 minutes. Actually, Chelsea also had a lot of good scoring chances, but they weren't very good at scoring goals. They took 20 shots and scored only one goal. If they had been a little luckier, there wouldn't have been such a difference. They have conceded too many goals at home

Beside with perfect performance from Karim Benzema with hattrick I think several save did Thibaut Courtois make Real Madrid just loss 1 goals only and have benefit with 2 goals on second leg, I think Real Madrid have opportunity lead to semi final Champion League on this season with second leg just draw or loss under 2 goal. I hope Real Madrid keep consistent on second leg match actually always have bigger motivation when playing match as home and we still remember with how come back from Real Madrid when success defeated PSG on 16 round. Just keep consistent for second leg and try with defensive and attractive games play how to make Chelsea on pressure less chance create.

[ropyu1978]

Benzema played excellent football and scored a hat trick, Real Madrid was able to win the game thanks to 2 goals in 3 minutes. Actually, Chelsea also had a lot of good scoring chances, but they weren't very good at scoring goals. They took 20 shots and scored only one goal. If they had been a little luckier, there wouldn't have been such a difference. They have conceded too many goals at home

Even though Karim Banzema fasted the whole day, it didn't affect Karim Banzema's fitness at all, the proof is that he was able to score 3 goals against Chelsea, meaning if there is a coach who says the players' fitness will decrease because they are fasting, that is speculation. That doesn't make sense and cannot be accepted, because there is evidence that great players are able to play impressively even when they are fasting, such as Banzema, Moh Salah, and Sadio Mane.

[Pokapoka124]

I think Chelsea team collectively were poor against Real Madrid. Mendy was a major culprit if you ask me. After he conceded the second goal, it's expected he would do his best not to concede another. Look at how easily Karim Benzema found the back of the net three times in a row. Romelu Lukaku had a chance to score and he missed the opportunity, he couldn't even control the ball. He is not a prolific player in Chelsea.

[Welsh]

Honestly, looking at the teams performance levels I've got to say that Man City, and Liverpool have to be favourites. Real Madrid had a good result against Chelsea, but I haven't been overly impressed with Chelsea as of recent, and to be honest Real Madrid looked very shaky against PSG. So, I'm not entirely convinced by them either. Bayern Munich I would have expected to be the favourite against Villareal, but they've also looked terrible in previous games, that they were expected to win.

Honestly, everything is pointing to either Man City or Liverpool for me. I'm hoping its the latter, but I feel that each team will stop the other from one title, be it the Premier League or Champions League so I think we'll basically split the spoils. I would fancy Liverpool in the Champions League more, just solely based on the 12th man from the crowd. However, I think I'd prefer Liverpool to get the Premier League, and Man City take us in the Champions League.

Important few weeks coming up that's for sure.

[Roidz]

Benzema played excellent football and scored a hat trick, Real Madrid was able to win the game thanks to 2 goals in 3 minutes. Chelsea also had a lot of good scoring chances, but they weren't very good at scoring goals. They took 20 shots and scored only one goal. If they had been a little luckier, there wouldn't have been such a difference. They have conceded too many goals at home

Chelsea did not perform at their best in the last match I don't know what was the reason but I guess it is not far from the lack of motivation resulting from their recent setback of being unable to sign a new player and the stepping down of the club owner, but I believe Chelsea will perform better in their next game with high goal scores that will increase the points.

In addition to wasting many opportunities in that match, chelsea performance is also quite bad in my opinion, the poor performance they have shown in the last 2 matches seems to be the effect of chelsea internal problems that have not found a solution at this time, chelsea players seem to lose the motivation to do their best at every turn their current match, if the problem is not resolved, of course it will continue to have an effect on chelsea game in the league and champions league, so I think they will be very difficult to get a miracle in the 2nd leg against madrid later, in my personal opinion chelsea journey in this season's champions league has ended in the hands of madrid.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Honestly, looking at the teams performance levels I've got to say that Man City, and Liverpool have to be favourites. Real Madrid had a good result against Chelsea, but I haven't been overly impressed with Chelsea as of recent, and to be honest Real Madrid looked very shaky against PSG. So, I'm not entirely convinced by them either. Bayern Munich I would have expected to be the favourite against Villareal, but they've also looked terrible in previous games, that they were expected to win.

Honestly, everything is pointing to either Man City or Liverpool for me. I'm hoping its the latter, but I feel that each team will stop the other from one title, be it the Premier League or Champions League so I think we'll basically split the spoils. I would fancy Liverpool in the Champions League more, just solely based on the 12th man from the crowd. However, I think I'd prefer Liverpool to get the Premier League, and Man City take us in the Champions League.

Important few weeks coming up that's for sure.

I also have the same hope, Liverpool and Man City at the moment are very strong teams this season, Liverpool got the Premier League and Man City got the Champions League I think it will be very fair to them for such a great performance this season.
Don't rule out Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, but it must be admitted that for now the Liverpool and Man City teams are much better than them.
as we saw in the 1st leg even though Real Madrid could win the match but they couldn't control the game well and it was clear that the Ballposition statistic was controlled by Chelsea.
as well as Bayern who failed to win even though they played continuously attacking since the early minutes.

[Anguwa]

I think Chelsea team collectively were poor against Real Madrid. Mendy was a major culprit if you ask me. After he conceded the second goal, it's expected he would do his best not to concede another. Look at how easily Karim Benzema found the back of the net three times in a row. Romelu Lukaku had a chance to score and he missed the opportunity, he couldn't even control the ball. He is not a prolific player in Chelsea.

I'm not sure what the issue is; they conceded four goals against Brentford in their last Premier League match, and now they've conceded three goals against Real Madrid at Stanford Bridge. Because the team's present performance is below average, the coach will need to make some adjustments. Many people expected Chelsea to get at least a point in their Champions League encounter against Real Madrid, but Madrid were unstoppable, and Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy was far from his best.

[Oshosondy]

The Blues missed an opportunity at Stamford Bridge, and it will be difficult for them to get back on top when visit at Santiago Bernabéu. It is obvious that Karim Benzema will not give up the match easily at Santiago Bernabéu. Karim Benzema is currently at the height of his career. It's obvious he's gonna shine.

Real Madrid is not a small club at all, it is a strong club, I have thought before the match that Chelsea may not qualify, Real Madrid oust PSG, that is never easy at all, Real Madrid is a very strong club. If Real Madrid can win in 2 goals range in Stamford Bridge, I am wondering what would happen in the second match, highly likely Chelsea is out of UCL this season. I am still also expecting Real Madrid to win again in the second match as the club will not take Chelsea lightly at all.

[püsür]

I really can't even describe the quality of those head shots, it's outstanding.. I thought that he took advantage of the goalkeeper's mistake and scored in the psg match, maybe the whole world thought the same thing, but today we understand that this man is chasing these positions, he doesn't let up the pressure by saying that the goalkeeper will hit anyway, and he gets paid for his efforts. .. Ambition and perseverance is a great chance for Real Madrid's young talents..

Everyone talked about Benzema, of course, but Vinicius is a very, very important player of this team. Every position has this man in the lead, and football is not just about goals and assists. Benzema-Modric-Vinicius is doing great work.

[naira]

Still have 2nd leg for Bayern Munich to win above 2 goal and lead to semi final Champion League but need to scoring goals on the early minutes, actually Bayern Munich not have consistent performance on away match, last round on 16 phase 1st leg held by Salzburg after on 2nd leg success defeated with bigger score, but have different level between Salzburg and Villareal. Actually Villareal will adopt with defensive games play on 2nd leg and take held how to make Bayern Munich difficulty how scoring goal. Will be interested for second leg match between Bayern Munich vs Villareal and winning 1 goal is not guarantee easy for Villareal on second leg.

Bayern is not playing as perfect or flawless football as it did at the beginning of the year. But I still don't think he will give his opponent a chance in such a match. Everyone on the team will focus on scoring goals and they will do anything for it.
We will see how well Villarreal can defend in the away game, if they can score with a counterattack they will be very comfortable

Bayern is not in an advantageous position, in fact for Villareal many opportunities are not just once. To make more than 1 goal if they really take advantage of the fragile condition of Bayern Munich players. Seen when the game Muller and Lewandowsky played quite badly. Playing at home should be an opportunity to equalize if you don't want to be humiliated by Villareal.

[Magicalking]

Benzema is on fire

Benzema have been a goal machine ever since Ronaldo departed from the club. He is really putting in his best effort for the team to succeed. His performance against Chelsea was extra-fantastic. Destroying Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was the least thing I was probably expecting. Also, Benzema has scored a goal of 35 goals this season (11 in Champion League and 24 in La Liga). I have this feeling that, Real Madrid will end up winning the Champions League. Anyways, let's see who Chelsea will retaliate in the Quarter finals second leg.

His performances are indeed very extraordinary now and the proof of his good performance is by making many goals in all competitions now even he is in La Liga and UCL is at the top of the list which is only 1 goal behind Lewa for UCL and is at the top of the top scorers in La Liga.
This is of course the best achievement for Benzemea but in terms of champions I think this will still be something that is difficult to decide because the longer their opponent will certainly get better because it is getting narrower in the UCL, the stronger the opponent will be.

Obviously, Benzema is now at the peak of maturity in football even when Ronaldo was at Madrid he has been like this but as expected Ronaldo always steals the headline. Benzema is a tactical player with high technique, a clinical goal scorer, a playmaker and most of all, a wonderful leader on the pitch and at moment many fans are pitching him to be favorite for Ballon D'or which I think he won't win by the way.

[borovichok]

I really can't even describe the quality of those head shots, it's outstanding.. I thought that he took advantage of the goalkeeper's mistake and scored in the psg match, maybe the whole world thought the same thing, but today we understand that this man is chasing these positions, he doesn't let up the pressure by saying that the goalkeeper will hit anyway, and he gets paid for his efforts. .. Ambition and perseverance is a great chance for Real Madrid's young talents..

Everyone talked about Benzema, of course, but Vinicius is a very, very important player of this team. Every position has this man in the lead, and football is not just about goals and assists. Benzema-Modric-Vinicius is doing great work.

Lightning does not strike same place twice,so is not a coincidence that Karim benzema was lucky when he took advantage of Donnarumma the Paris Saint Germain keeper because he did exact to Mendy in their first leg of the champions League on Wednesday,he is good and always work hard for the team, I love the names you called above( Vinicius junior and Luca modric) these guys are the Piller of this current Madrid side, Vinicius never stop running and he has this dribbling pace that always create goal scoring chances while in modric case, you can't dominant him in midfield and that's an amazing thing to say when you consider his age.

[hahay]

The Blues missed an opportunity at Stamford Bridge, and it will be difficult for them to get back on top when visit at Santiago Bernabéu. It is obvious that Karim Benzema will not give up the match easily at Santiago Bernabéu. Karim Benzema is currently at the height of his career. It's obvious he's gonna shine.

Real Madrid is not a small club at all, it is a strong club, I have thought before the match that Chelsea may not qualify, Real Madrid oust PSG, that is never easy at all, Real Madrid is a very strong club. If Real Madrid can win in 2 goals range in Stamford Bridge, I am wondering what would happen in the second match, highly likely Chelsea is out of UCL this season. I am still also expecting Real Madrid to win again in the second match as the club will not take Chelsea lightly at all.

Right, Real Madrid is not a small team and not a weak team from season to season and at least, if Real Madrid manages to qualify then this can be a way of revenge. Chelsea here has the status as the defending champion team, and in the previous season Chelsea managed to beat and get rid of Real Madrid in the semifinals. If we consider that even at that time Tuchel came in with a situation where the team had a lot of pressure, but they succeeded and now with more preparation Chelsea have lost badly at home. The loss in the 1st leg is definitely a tough job to come back because Real Madrid are a big team, but if there is a miracle I think there could be another surprise result.

[xmonkeyx]

The Blues missed an opportunity at Stamford Bridge, and it will be difficult for them to get back on top when visit at Santiago Bernabéu. It is obvious that Karim Benzema will not give up the match easily at Santiago Bernabéu. Karim Benzema is currently at the height of his career. It's obvious he's gonna shine.

Real Madrid is not a small club at all, it is a strong club, I have thought before the match that Chelsea may not qualify, Real Madrid oust PSG, that is never easy at all, Real Madrid is a very strong club. If Real Madrid can win in 2 goals range in Stamford Bridge, I am wondering what would happen in the second match, highly likely Chelsea is out of UCL this season. I am still also expecting Real Madrid to win again in the second match as the club will not take Chelsea lightly at all.

Right, Real Madrid is not a small team and not a weak team from season to season and at least, if Real Madrid manages to qualify then this can be a way of revenge. Chelsea here has the status as the defending champion team, and in the previous season Chelsea managed to beat and get rid of Real Madrid in the semifinals. If we consider that even at that time Tuchel came in with a situation where the team had a lot of pressure, but they succeeded and now with more preparation Chelsea have lost badly at home. The loss in the 1st leg is definitely a tough job to come back because Real Madrid are a big team, but if there is a miracle I think there could be another surprise result.

It's very difficult to surprise Real Madrid because it's true that they are a big team and when they beat PSG fantastically who were 2 goals behind, I think it really affected their mentality and confidence.
I think there is no hope for Chelsea to reach the semi-finals of the UCL this season, even Chelsea coach Tuchel gave a very pessimistic statement to face Leg 2 at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium.