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

[Slow death]

I think people are sleeping on City as well. Sure Real is a team with no joke, but everyone keeps saying that Liverpool is surely in the finals whereas City doesn't look like they won't be either. I believe that we are going to see them in the finals as well. They scored 4 goals on Madrid, not that many teams could do that and it was a great deal when you do that in the semi-finals as well. I believe they could just keep the possession most of the game, close down carefully and end up not getting scored on that easily, or maybe just one goal which they could repay easily with their amazing offence as well.

A very good football analysis will agree that Liverpool is already at the finals but that cannot actually be said of Manchester City. Though both clubs won their first leg, but Manchester City won against Real Madrid which may not be considered as winning, due to the experience of Real Madrid and the hotness of Benzema. Even if the goal difference was more than two, there will still not be a strong conviction that City has scaled through. 1 goal difference is something Vinicius can run and get for Madrid within 15mins of game start.
So, the second leg of Manchester City and Real Madrid is still much open.

well looking at odds:

Liverpool = @1.72

Villarreal = @4.60

and knowing that in the first game the odd for that game in the case of liverpool was @1.30 if memory serves me correctly that for this game liverpool will play to have a 0-0 draw because liverpool still aims to win premier league so you need to manage players, so for this game they will not be focused on attack, they will be focused on defending

this reasoning of mine also applies to city, real madrid won the league and comes to this game without this player management concern, so it will play with full force, while city comes to this game focused on defense to save players for premier league. and that made it a difficult task because real madrid scores a lot of goals when they put in the effort

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[Lordhermes]

Villarreal will face Liverpool in the second leg of the champions league. Although they lost their first leg against the reds. Jurgen Klopp is unstoppable this season, and reds are looking forward to carry trio trophies this season. Firstly, they won the blues at the final of the carabao cup, perhaps the the reds and blues will still meet again at FA Cup final. Liverpool will eliminate Villarreal in the second leg of the champions league because there's absolutely nothing we will be expecting from the yellow submarine. Unai Emery can't beat Jurgen Klopp interns of football tactics and strategy. I going to place my bet in favour of Liverpool, they did it before and they can still do it again.

[blackened515]

A very good football analysis will agree that Liverpool is already at the finals but that cannot actually be said of Manchester City. Though both clubs won their first leg, but Manchester City won against Real Madrid which may not be considered as winning, due to the experience of Real Madrid and the hotness of Benzema. Even if the goal difference was more than two, there will still not be a strong conviction that City has scaled through. 1 goal difference is something Vinicius can run and get for Madrid within 15mins of game start.
So, the second leg of Manchester City and Real Madrid is still much open.

Is very much certain that Liverpool are already at the finals. Their performance in the first leg made it obvious, we have to agree that Villarreal is not strong enough to withstand Liverpool's squad. They ended up conceding two goals in the first leg, and I don't think they will even be able to score two goals in the second leg.

Talking about City. Yes, they won against Real Madrid in the first leg, but with just a goal. We all know Madrid to be in good form, and I won't be surprise if they score more goals in the second leg. Perhaps, City can probably advance to the final by playing more defensively in the second leg. However, just as you stated, the game is open to surprise.

[jakdanyel]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

[AndySt]

I think people are sleeping on City as well. Sure Real is a team with no joke, but everyone keeps saying that Liverpool is surely in the finals whereas City doesn't look like they won't be either. I believe that we are going to see them in the finals as well. They scored 4 goals on Madrid, not that many teams could do that and it was a great deal when you do that in the semi-finals as well. I believe they could just keep the possession most of the game, close down carefully and end up not getting scored on that easily, or maybe just one goal which they could repay easily with their amazing offence as well.

For me personally, Manchester City is the favorite in the confrontation with Real Madrid, but still I don't have 100 percent confidence that this is already a settled fact and City can already start preparing for the game in the Champions League final. Manchester City has only themselves to blame for not being able to squeeze the club from Madrid and three times allowed the opponent to reduce the score from 2-0 and 3-1 and 4-2. Still, two goals of advantage would allow Manchester City to approach the second leg with more confidence and have more calmness in order to control the game. And so, the goal scored by Real Madrid in the second leg will start the confrontation from scratch and a positive outcome is not guaranteed to any of the opponents.

[W Jr.]

I think that Liverpool are the one of the obvious finalists now. Because I don't believe that Villarreal can perform a miracle in their home game next time. It is just too difficult to do so against a team like Liverpool. Even a bigger team would have a big difficulty in doing it. Liverpool have a good advantage by two goals and they would secure it in the second leg. However, it is difficult to predict the winner of the other draw. Manchester City already have the advantage of a 4-3 score. But I still feel like Real Madrid might be able to advance to finale too. Both teams to score is a certain thing for this game I think.

It is almost sure that Liverpool is playing the final of UEFA champions league but which team will be the opponent of Liverpool? In my opinion, Real Madrid will be able to get the ticket of UEFA champions league final because they'll get advantages from their home match. I'm really waiting to watch match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Although Real Madrid seems to have an advantage at home, Manchester City played great in the first match. When I think about the game in the first match, I think there is no definite favorite for this match. Also, let's not forget that Real Madrid lost the first game. Manchester City is advancing to Spain. I think we can watch the final of the two English teams.

[Iranus]

I think that Liverpool are the one of the obvious finalists now. Because I don't believe that Villarreal can perform a miracle in their home game next time. It is just too difficult to do so against a team like Liverpool. Even a bigger team would have a big difficulty in doing it. Liverpool have a good advantage by two goals and they would secure it in the second leg. However, it is difficult to predict the winner of the other draw. Manchester City already have the advantage of a 4-3 score. But I still feel like Real Madrid might be able to advance to finale too. Both teams to score is a certain thing for this game I think.

It is almost sure that Liverpool is playing the final of UEFA champions league but which team will be the opponent of Liverpool? In my opinion, Real Madrid will be able to get the ticket of UEFA champions league final because they'll get advantages from their home match. I'm really waiting to watch match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Although Real Madrid seems to have an advantage at home, Manchester City played great in the first match. When I think about the game in the first match, I think there is no definite favorite for this match. Also, let's not forget that Real Madrid lost the first game. Manchester City is advancing to Spain. I think we can watch the final of the two English teams.

Real Madrid is definitely the favorite in the home match. Real Madrid can perform destructively in the Bernabeu when needed. After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg against PSG, Real Madrid thrashed Bernabeu 3-1. So if Manchester City wants to qualify for the final, they must play well. And Real Madrid's weaknesses need to be explored. If Guardiola can keep his defense strong, they will be able to win against Real at the Bernabeu.

[Mamun74]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

[omgitsmehehe]

I think that Liverpool are the one of the obvious finalists now. Because I don't believe that Villarreal can perform a miracle in their home game next time. It is just too difficult to do so against a team like Liverpool. Even a bigger team would have a big difficulty in doing it. Liverpool have a good advantage by two goals and they would secure it in the second leg. However, it is difficult to predict the winner of the other draw. Manchester City already have the advantage of a 4-3 score. But I still feel like Real Madrid might be able to advance to finale too. Both teams to score is a certain thing for this game I think.

It is almost sure that Liverpool is playing the final of UEFA champions league but which team will be the opponent of Liverpool? In my opinion, Real Madrid will be able to get the ticket of UEFA champions league final because they'll get advantages from their home match. I'm really waiting to watch match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Although Real Madrid seems to have an advantage at home, Manchester City played great in the first match. When I think about the game in the first match, I think there is no definite favorite for this match. Also, let's not forget that Real Madrid lost the first game. Manchester City is advancing to Spain. I think we can watch the final of the two English teams.

Real Madrid is definitely the favorite in the home match. Real Madrid can perform destructively in the Bernabeu when needed. After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg against PSG, Real Madrid thrashed Bernabeu 3-1. So if Manchester City wants to qualify for the final, they must play well. And Real Madrid's weaknesses need to be explored. If Guardiola can keep his defense strong, they will be able to win against Real at the Bernabeu.

I don't think realmadrid can beat Manchester city to qualify to the UEFA champions league final, recently we all know no more home advantages in the champions league, Madrid need a 2:0 win to qualify to the UEFA champions league final. With the look of things I don't think pep Guadiola boys are slowing down on the cup, their eyes is on the cup and they will be hardly stopped. So Madrid needs to be on their best performance at their home, cause it won't be a easy match for them, Manchester city on the other hand is a serious team they don't gamble with any of their games, one thing they only have in mind is to win. So my predictions goes this way, Manchester city might qualify for the UEFA champions league final, but I think they need to be more serious in this game , they should avoid lapses and also conceiving goals.

[Ahli38]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

A strong defense has indeed been shown by Villareal in the 1st leg in the first half. but in the second half Liverpool were able to damage the defense with a slight change in strategy. and this proves the quality of Liverpool which is in good form. then villareal in the 2nd leg will have to change strategy. though it doesn't mean much. but from analyzing what many people say that villareal is without an object to appear more attacking in the 2nd leg later. then it is feared that even more will be conceded. but sometimes analysis predictions are not always correct. and it could be villareal make a surprise in the 2nd leg. against liverpool is something tough. and villareal is well aware of that.

[blackbold]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

It's true that in football anything can happen, it's proven that Villareal can beat Bayer Munich. but statistically that liverpool is superior in any case. Liverpool will be superior in head to head in the match later. Meanwhile, judging from the points, the advantage also seems to be in favor of Liverpool over a 2-0 win in the 1st leg. It seems difficult for Villareal to pursue 2 goals.

[uswa56]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

It's true that in football anything can happen, it's proven that Villareal can beat Bayer Munich. but statistically that liverpool is superior in any case. Liverpool will be superior in head to head in the match later. Meanwhile, judging from the points, the advantage also seems to be in favor of Liverpool over a 2-0 win in the 1st leg. It seems difficult for Villareal to pursue 2 goals.

in terms of quality Liverpool are very far ahead of Villarreal and have also been ahead by Agg 2 goals, I think it will be very difficult for Villarreal to be able to surprise again. moreover it's a semi-final and Liverpool are very focused on that. In fact, I think it is very likely that Liverpool will be able to win again in the second leg.

[Sebas.tian]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

I agree with you, Liverpool is well prepared to defeat Villarreal 3-0 in this second leg because their coach has brought more strategies that will help Liverpool to win this match. I think it will be difficult for Villarreal to eliminate Liverpool from this tournament because Liverpool will not allow the match to end up 0-0 than to use their tactics to achieve victory from this second leg. No doubt, Liverpool will finish this second leg well to prepare for final because they have what it takes to win this UEFA Europa champion league title in this season.

[bering]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

I agree with you, Liverpool is well prepared to defeat Villarreal 3-0 in this second leg because their coach has brought more strategies that will help Liverpool to win this match. I think it will be difficult for Villarreal to eliminate Liverpool from this tournament because Liverpool will not allow the match to end up 0-0 than to use their tactics to achieve victory from this second leg. No doubt, Liverpool will finish this second leg well to prepare for final because they have what it takes to win this UEFA Europa champion league title in this season.

This is not easy match for Liverpool because Villareal very strong at their home ground so 3-0 is difficult score to achieved from this match but this season since round 16 Liverpool had a habit that everytime they win in the first leg they will not pushing to win again in the second leg and it might be will happens in this match that Liverpool will aiming draw result and probably too they will playing with some of reserved players again and rest some of their key players

[superman184]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

I agree with you, Liverpool is well prepared to defeat Villarreal 3-0 in this second leg because their coach has brought more strategies that will help Liverpool to win this match. I think it will be difficult for Villarreal to eliminate Liverpool from this tournament because Liverpool will not allow the match to end up 0-0 than to use their tactics to achieve victory from this second leg. No doubt, Liverpool will finish this second leg well to prepare for final because they have what it takes to win this UEFA Europa champion league title in this season.

I think so too, Liverpool this season has been very consistent, and when the second leg later it is very possible for Villarreal to play more openly and attack so it will be very profitable for Liverpool who have more quality players, it is very likely that there will be many goals created in this match. second leg later and I'm sure Liverpool will win again.

[babo]

Also don't forget that Diliga Champions Experience is capital for them in dealing with opponents, because for clubs who are experienced knowing how to get out of pressure, especially if they play at Real Madrid, this is very difficult for Manchester City, aggregate excellence is also very influential, because Real Madrid Only need one goal without conceding, this is enough for them to advance to the final, interesting for us to wait for who is more ready to play in the second leg, because small mistakes will make both of them eliminated

everything you say suggests that the teams are very balanced and that the game is uncertain
surely this is good (and even the bookmakers say this) because we will have a fun game
I love this kind of games

[MonaLeeTracy]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

Villarreal have put in an outstanding performance in the Champions League, making it to the semifinals is a great achievement for a team who are 7th in the Local league. Unfortunately, in the first leg meeting Villarreal was defeated by a score of 2-0. It took a miracle for Villarreal to get to the final round, because the team they faced was very strong. Liverpool will not waste the opportunity they have had, because Jurgen Klopp's men only need a draw or a 1-0 loss to ensure they qualify for the final round.

[CryptoBuds]

There is no doubt by me that Liverpool are so close to reaching the final in the Champions League now. They won the first leg by 2-0 and there is no way Villarreal are changing things for the benefit of themselves at this point. They will need to play attacking football to have a slight chance but it wouldn't help them much still. Liverpool would get at least a draw and finish this.

If Liverpool favourite this match but It's not easy to win against villarreal. I think villarreal is strong team in UCL this season. I think villarreal will be played their best in 2nd leg.But Liverpool is very strong team in UCL and 1st they won 2-0 goal against Villarreal. I hope 2nd leg match Villarreal will win 2-0 against Liverpool, if some magical will be happened. Waiting for exactly what happen.

Villarreal have put in an outstanding performance in the Champions League, making it to the semifinals is a great achievement for a team who are 7th in the Local league. Unfortunately, in the first leg meeting Villarreal was defeated by a score of 2-0. It took a miracle for Villarreal to get to the final round, because the team they faced was very strong. Liverpool will not waste the opportunity they have had, because Jurgen Klopp's men only need a draw or a 1-0 loss to ensure they qualify for the final round.

Villarreal's performance in the first leg against Liverpool was very poor. We predicted that Villarreal would not win. Their goal was to draw while playing defensively. Although all their players played defensive roles in this match, they conceded two goals. The second leg is Villarreal's home match. But despite trailing by two goals, it is very difficult for them to qualify for the Champions League final. Because the opponent Liverpool is very experienced and strong.

[Davian144]

in terms of quality Liverpool are very far ahead of Villarreal and have also been ahead by Agg 2 goals, I think it will be very difficult for Villarreal to be able to surprise again. moreover it's a semi-final and Liverpool are very focused on that. In fact, I think it is very likely that Liverpool will be able to win again in the second leg.

Liverpool's chances of winning again in the second leg against Villarreal are actually very big because Liverpool also want the Champions League trophy this season so with the level of consistency this season, I think Liverpool can advance to the Champions League final this season.
So Liverpool will have absolutely no difficulty in facing the match in the second leg later

[Smack That Ace]

Although Real Madrid lost away, they played very well and a one-goal defeat is not very critical. But I don't see how Real can win at home? On Bernabéu will have something similar to the first leg, City will score goals, and Real will recoup the whole match. Most likely we are waiting for the English final in the Champions League this year, because Villarreal has no chance against Liverpool.

In fact, I wouldn't agree that Real played well.
Manchester City was a much better team and they missed a great chance to solve the issue of the winner in the first match.
With the help of luck and because of the great individual quality of players, Real managed to get a very good result for the return match in Madrid.
Still, I think Manchester City have a better chance of reaching the final while Liverpool are the big favorites in the second match.

The coach of Manchester City knows the tactics of Real Madrid very well and he also prepared the team accordingly. I don't think Real Madrid played really well as a team because, in my opinion, they have won every match in this Champions League before by individual brilliance. Unless they start playing as a team and give a really good effort I don't think they will be able to produce good results against Manchester City. and by a good result, I obviously mean a win.


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Duke