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

[cryptofrka]

Villarreal will probably have Gerard Moreno ready for tonight's game but it seems that Danjuma will not be fit enough to start. He missed Monday's training due to a foot injury and will probably be on the bench.
Liverpool rested a lot of players against Newcastle and the team is in the best possible state for tonight. Firmino remains the only doubt but Liverpool has more than enough options up front to compensate his absence.

I think we will win tonight's game as well and I'm absolutely sure we will progress to the final.

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[Fakhrulenclix]

By risking everything because they should do it as they have no other alternatives they risk to get caught in counter attack and we all know how cynical Liverpool or any other Premier League team in general can be at scoring goals.There is a distinguishing factor that Premier League teams usually do not miss a lot of chances compared to the other major leagues teams in Europe and this tonight can be a deciding factor.Although the odd is little I have placed a bet on Liverpool to qualify further as this to me looks like the safest bet.

@swogerino that’s indeed a safe bet because I too expect Liverpool to qualify easily, and if Villarreal decide to attack then it’ll only make Liverpool’s job easier for scoring goals as Villarreal defence will be left exposed. Lastly Villarreal can only play for pride, but there is no way they can beat Liverpool and progress to the finals, hence wagering on Liverpool is a smart choice provided the odds are slightly decent because I expect them to be super low.

Liverpool have been the most 'killer' when it comes to scoring. They do show the most chances not converted true,,, but percentage wise they are converting their xG (expected goals) at a higher rate than most other teams, so that is definitely translating to more goals if you give them the chance.

Villareal must win this, so from the first half if they do not attack then they have no hope.

I would not say impossible for them to beat Liverpool though. Just whether it is enough to qualify?

with them being required to play on the attack from the start would have put the risk of conceding even greater, but whatever happens Villarreal will have to do that as they are already 2 goals down.
with the quality that Liverpool have maybe I think it will be difficult for Villarreal to beat Liverpool by 2 goals, they are very lost in quality and consistency, but although nothing is impossible but I do not believe that Villarreal will again be able to make a surprise.

[Daniel91]

Villarreal will probably have Gerard Moreno ready for tonight's game but it seems that Danjuma will not be fit enough to start. He missed Monday's training due to a foot injury and will probably be on the bench.
Liverpool rested a lot of players against Newcastle and the team is in the best possible state for tonight. Firmino remains the only doubt but Liverpool has more than enough options up front to compensate his absence.

I think we will win tonight's game as well and I'm absolutely sure we will progress to the final.

I think any other outcome of tonight's game would really be a big surprise because Liverpool is a much better team.
I have to admit that Villareal really surprised me because they were very good in the Champions League this season and exceeded all expectations.
They are very good in defense and counterattacks and never give up.
Against LIverpool in the first game they were close to playing a goalless game again which would give them a chance in this return for a new surprise.
Liverpool struggled a lot in the first game until finally, with a lot of luck, they scored the first goal and opened the game.
Villarreal will have to play differently today than they are used to, t they will have to attack, and in such an open game they have no chance against Liverpool.

[Smartvirus]

I think any other outcome of tonight's game would really be a big surprise because Liverpool is a much better team.
I have to admit that Villareal really surprised me because they were very good in the Champions League this season and exceeded all expectations

Well, that's the nature of football as we've observed since the Covid-19 pandemic as, anything could be very much expected if a game until the referee gets to blow the final whistle but, I'm not having that conviction about today's game anyway. Everything has been decided in the first leg and Villarreal very much lost out. Same strategy Villarreal used in against Bayern Munich is what will be used against them today. I'm not expecting Liverpool to win the game but a draw would be in other to securing there place in the UCL finals. A 2 goals aggregate was so much on the parts of Villarreal and against a team that is sure to return goals scored in a game.  Let's see how we'll Villarreal will use there home advantage.

[xmonkeyx]

Although in the previous match Villareal managed to beat Juventus and managed to get rid of Bayern, but for tomorrow's meeting I am sure Villareal will not be able to surprise by turning the situation around, because this season Liferpol has played very aggressively, liferpol has not been defeated in all matches, although liferpol has a schedule but I'm optimistic that Liferpol will be able to get through it all, tomorrow's match, I'm sure that Liferpol will beat Vilareal again with a score of 2-1.

Liverpool have been very strong this season and also they have scored a lot of goals in every game, against Villarreal would allow them to do the same but this is a UCL semi-final with high tension and anything is still possible even though Villarreal's chances of turning things around are small .

[muratsink]

Although in the previous match Villareal managed to beat Juventus and managed to get rid of Bayern, but for tomorrow's meeting I am sure Villareal will not be able to surprise by turning the situation around, because this season Liferpol has played very aggressively, liferpol has not been defeated in all matches, although liferpol has a schedule but I'm optimistic that Liferpol will be able to get through it all, tomorrow's match, I'm sure that Liferpol will beat Vilareal again with a score of 2-1.

Liverpool have been very strong this season and also they have scored a lot of goals in every game, against Villarreal would allow them to do the same but this is a UCL semi-final with high tension and anything is still possible even though Villarreal's chances of turning things around are small .

Liverpool are very favorites to step into the Champions League final this season, especially since they have won by a 2-goal margin in the first leg at Anfield, although Villarreal are a team full of surprises this season but they will be very difficult to match Liverpool's game which has appeared so stunning this season. This is both in domestic and European competitions, there is very little chance for Villarreal to win the match in the match because Liverpool are a pretty good and experienced team on the European continent.

[Razmirraz]

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with them being required to play on the attack from the start would have put the risk of conceding even greater, but whatever happens Villarreal will have to do that as they are already 2 goals down.
with the quality that Liverpool have maybe I think it will be difficult for Villarreal to beat Liverpool by 2 goals, they are very lost in quality and consistency, but although nothing is impossible but I do not believe that Villarreal will again be able to make a surprise.

Villarreal must take risks to pursue two-goal deficit from Liverpool, Playing attacking is an option that Unai Emery must take. The risk of playing offensively is huge, but Villarreal have no other choice to go to the Final. Liverpool have read the direction of Villarreal's game in the second leg, Jurgen Klopp certainly does not want his team to concede from the home team. Looking for additional goals early in the game can be done by Liverpool to make Villarreal even more depressed.

[onetwostep]

In the first leg match against Liverpool, Villarreal really played defensive football, but they still lost 0-2 to Liverpool. So most likely Villarreal will take the initiative to play attacking football in the second leg. Maybe it would be a risky strategy because their opponent is Liverpool, but they have no other choice when they lost by 2 goals on aggregate.

Villareal's quality is far below Liverpool. But in the second leg anything can happen. Villareal must perform as hard as he can and play without burden. They must dare to play open whatever the end result. They have the advantage of playing in El Madrigal. Of course it will increase the confidence of the players. Although it looks heavy, anything can still happen.

In matches like this, teams do not only play with the talents of the players, but the support of the fans in the stadium is also very important. We know that Liverpool is a much stronger and better team, but we can see surprising results.
As a result of this match, it is almost impossible for Villarreal to win by 3 margins, but I am sure we will watch a good match

[Davian144]

In matches like this, teams do not only play with the talents of the players, but the support of the fans in the stadium is also very important. We know that Liverpool is a much stronger and better team, but we can see surprising results.
As a result of this match, it is almost impossible for Villarreal to win by 3 margins, but I am sure we will watch a good match

Almost everyone will be more confident in Liverpool in the match against Villarreal in this second leg, I personally will also favor Liverpool as the winner and Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League final this season although the match tomorrow morning will be very exciting to watch.

[hashrateproducts]

Liverpool are very favorites to step into the Champions League final this season, especially since they have won by a 2-goal margin in the first leg at Anfield, although Villarreal are a team full of surprises this season but they will be very difficult to match Liverpool's game which has appeared so stunning this season. This is both in domestic and European competitions, there is very little chance for Villarreal to win the match in the match because Liverpool are a pretty good and experienced team on the European continent.

Villarreal might not qualify into the finals. Although bthey are best team currently in champions league when it comes to defensive game. The reds are already leading 2 nil in the first leg but the yellow submarine can't equalize the scores. Red's boss, Jurgen Klopp have a good lengthy experience in champions league and premier league. He have come across tough teams that he eliminated from the League, the same thing applied to Unai Emery who have defeated tough teams in champions league. They we're the first team to beat Bayern this season in champions league, it was really frustrating for the Bundesliga giant. Villarreal game against Liverpool may end in draw.

[iv4n]

In the first leg match against Liverpool, Villarreal really played defensive football, but they still lost 0-2 to Liverpool. So most likely Villarreal will take the initiative to play attacking football in the second leg. Maybe it would be a risky strategy because their opponent is Liverpool, but they have no other choice when they lost by 2 goals on aggregate.

Villareal's quality is far below Liverpool. But in the second leg anything can happen. Villareal must perform as hard as he can and play without burden. They must dare to play open whatever the end result. They have the advantage of playing in El Madrigal. Of course it will increase the confidence of the players. Although it looks heavy, anything can still happen.

In matches like this, teams do not only play with the talents of the players, but the support of the fans in the stadium is also very important. We know that Liverpool is a much stronger and better team, but we can see surprising results.
As a result of this match, it is almost impossible for Villarreal to win by 3 margins, but I am sure we will watch a good match

I wouldn't be surprised if Villareal wins tonight, but I agree it's impossible for them to win with 3 goals difference! I already said that I don't expect many goals, I still think that this game will be won by 1 goal margin, probably 1:0 or 0:1! If we don't see a draw game, which is very possible!
Villarreal has to make up those 2 goals difference, and I guess they will start offensive! Maybe a good bet would be more goals in the second half when I expect Villareal to open because they will not have anything to lose! They are playing against Liverpool, Villareal boys will have to give 110% in this game, and I am not sure is that enough! It's Liverpool, I think they will get into the game better and they will dictate the tempo!

[Bloodseekers]

In matches like this, teams do not only play with the talents of the players, but the support of the fans in the stadium is also very important. We know that Liverpool is a much stronger and better team, but we can see surprising results.
As a result of this match, it is almost impossible for Villarreal to win by 3 margins, but I am sure we will watch a good match

Almost everyone will be more confident in Liverpool in the match against Villarreal in this second leg, I personally will also favor Liverpool as the winner and Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League final this season although the match tomorrow morning will be very exciting to watch.

with the quality that Liverpool have and have won 2 goals in the first leg of course Liverpool are very superior, but many think about a surprise that will be made by Villarreal again like facing Bayern, but I don't believe it and I don't think it will happen and Liverpool will win again in the second leg which will be played in a few hours.

[fzkto]

I don't believe in Villarreal that they can beat Liverpool, probably not realistic even at home stadium. I don't even know how many matches in a row Liverpool haven't lost, especially most of those matches Liverpool don't concede goals. Maybe Villarreal can score one goal or even draw, but Liverpool will definitely make the final.

[Oshosondy]

with the quality that Liverpool have and have won 2 goals in the first leg of course Liverpool are very superior, but many think about a surprise that will be made by Villarreal again like facing Bayern, but I don't believe it and I don't think it will happen and Liverpool will win again in the second leg which will be played in a few hours.

What kind of surprise? What happened when Villarreal played with Bayern is not the same of what is happening as Villarreal is playing with Liverpool. Bayern first lost to Villarreal, Villarreal tighten his defence in a way Bayern will not be able to score. Between Villarreal and Liverpool, Liverpool has already scored 2 goals. This might weaken Villarreal defence because Villarreal will not want to play much defence match today, this could open more goal chances for Liverpool.

[mumang siat]

I don't believe in Villarreal that they can beat Liverpool, probably not realistic even at home stadium. I don't even know how many matches in a row Liverpool haven't lost, especially most of those matches Liverpool don't concede goals. Maybe Villarreal can score one goal or even draw, but Liverpool will definitely make the final.

In the last few games faced by Liverpool, they played very well, at the moment Liverpool are in their best game, so it is very difficult for Villarreal to beat Liverpool, because aggregate is still very profitable for Liverpool, so I believe Liverpool will advance to the semi-finals very easily, although in the second leg match between the two clubs will play very hard, but Liverpool is quite advantaged in any way going forward

[Spack17]

As for the Real Madrid v Manchester City match, I have complex opinions about it. Because they both seem to be capable of beating each other in the second leg of the matchup. Real Madrid will have to end the normal time one-goal ahead at least not to be eliminated by them. And it can be a really difficult work to do for them. Because in the first leg, Manchester City were incredibly well. Of course their playing in Etihad helped them mentally at a high rate also. But I think they won't change their game plan in Bernabeu too. I hope to see another unforgettable match.

Have you forgotten that despite the fact that City were good, Real Madrid scored 3 goals?  
I think that in the second leg Real Madrid will definitely be able to score at least one goal, the only question is how many they will concede and how much they will be able to score more than one goal, since it is not enough to win anyway (if we count the goals in the penalty shootout as goals).

Of course I haven't forgotten.    I said it that way because I wanted to point out one thing. In case Manchester City are able to perform the same against Real Madrid in Bernabeu too, then Real Madrid are going to have a much more difficult match against them for sure. Not to experience a bad match, Real Madrid should be focusing on improving their defending in this match. They made really simple mistakes in the first leg and it cost them a great deal. They wouldn't concede 4 goals if they did better there.

[meser#]

Today's favorite is considered to be Liverpool. Yes, they are not wrong, but Villarreal proved many people wrong until they reach here. I placed most of my bet on Liverpool, but I didn't forget to bet on Villareal as well. All that's left is to grab the popcorn and enjoy the match.

[kro55]

In matches like this, teams do not only play with the talents of the players, but the support of the fans in the stadium is also very important. We know that Liverpool is a much stronger and better team, but we can see surprising results.
As a result of this match, it is almost impossible for Villarreal to win by 3 margins, but I am sure we will watch a good match

I wouldn't be surprised if Villareal wins tonight, but I agree it's impossible for them to win with 3 goals difference! I already said that I don't expect many goals, I still think that this game will be won by 1 goal margin, probably 1:0 or 0:1! If we don't see a draw game, which is very possible!
Villarreal has to make up those 2 goals difference, and I guess they will start offensive! Maybe a good bet would be more goals in the second half when I expect Villareal to open because they will not have anything to lose! They are playing against Liverpool, Villareal boys will have to give 110% in this game, and I am not sure is that enough! It's Liverpool, I think they will get into the game better and they will dictate the tempo!

For some reason, I think this match is not going to be a draw because Villarreal is surely going to go for goals and I think that is either going to work in favor of them or against them. I really don't see how the match might end in a draw because I don't think Liverpool is a team who is going to sit behind and just defend. if Villarreal goes for ultra attacking football I think Liverpool is going to try to look for potential counterattack chances and try to catch Villareal off guard.

[bering]

The latest news from Villareal is 6 players got injured including Raul Albiol and Alberto Moreno which is these players is regular player for Villareal and i think it will have an impact on team performance but for Liverpool they probably will play full team because so far only Firminho cannot play and after seeing this news there is a chance for Liverpool to win this match so for safe bet Liverpool win seems good choice

[Welsh]

Confident going into the tie. Don't think Villareal are going to have too much to offer, they'll probably be playing a little more aggressive than the first leg, but that'll probably work to our benefit, and we'll be able to have a more exciting, and open game. Expecting a few goals today, and probably much earlier than we did before.

If I was going to predict a score, I'd probably go with a 0-3 to Liverpool.

The latest news from Villareal is 6 players got injured including Raul Albiol and Alberto Moreno which is these players is regular player for Villareal and i think it will have an impact on team performance but for Liverpool they probably will play full team because so far only Firminho cannot play and after seeing this news there is a chance for Liverpool to win this match so for safe bet Liverpool win seems good choice

A lot of their players were already out for the first leg. Plus, we probably will see some changes in the Liverpool squad, although that doesn't mean we'll be weaker. Just a few changes here, and there. Especially to that midfield, and one of the front three likely being swapped around. Salah probably does get the nod though, due to being rested recently.