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

[herurist]

Benzema is a central of Real Madrid attacking system and he gets support from other players. In return, he has contributed a lot for Real Madrid in this season. They can not either win La Liga or go far like this in Champions League if Benzema did not score too many goals to help them come back after were lead by opponents, from PSG to Chelsea and Manchester City.

If Real Madrid win Champions League, only one match, the final in Paris, Benzema will very likely to win Ballon d'Or.

This season, Benzema has played really well and now it has been confirmed that he is the La Liga Top Scorer and Champions League Top Scorer, which directly proves that his goal productivity is now very good.
on the other hand it wouldn't have gone up too much if it all went to Benzema but they have no other choice now.

It seems that if no big injuries happen, two teams will almost have their best players for the final according to

Hopefully there are no injured players before this match starts because indeed they have to be with full strength to make this match even more exciting

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[sayaya17]

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Of course both coaches want all their players to be in the best condition. They will do that too. Maybe Madrid are a little more relaxed because they already have the La Liga title. For Liverpool, they still have the FA final today. They also have a chance to win the EPL, so Liverpool have more chances to get injured the players.

What you said is happening already. Salah has been forced out of the game because of injury. I believe he would have continued but Jurgen may be saving him for Champions League finals. If he stress him the more, he might not be available for Champions League finals.
Liverpool players are under pressure and they might have fatigue for the finals. The second half of the FA cup has started already and Chelsea seem to have found their way into the match. We will expect a better play this second half. I'm off to FA cup thread.

Yea I thought as much, it was not a serious injury to Mohamed Salah but jurgen Klopp didn't want to risk it, because they have the champions League which is a very important competition more than the fa cup if you ask me, I also think if Manchester City win their game against West ham tomorrow, Jürgen Klopp will give up and feed in his second eleven in their game against Southampton on Tuesday, he will see it as an opportunity to rest some of his key players, especially now that he has started losing key players and Fabinho absence was felt in today's game.

Finally, what was feared was due to Liverpool's busy schedule, making Mohamed Salah injured in the FA Cup final match. Which Salah had to leave
the field early in the 33rd minute, but it looks like Salah's injury isn't that bad, because no extreme collision occurs. What happened to Mohamed Salah
in this FA Cup final, reminds us of when Liverpool met Real Madrid in the Champions League final 4 years ago. At that time Salah had to be taken off
in the 31st minute due to injury, and now the same situation happened to Salah in the FA Cup final. Now we all have to wait for a follow-up
assessment from the Liverpool medical team regarding Salah's injury, I hope Salah doesn't get seriously injured. Since Liverpool will soon be playing
in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, If Salah is absent, he doesn't play because of injury, this is of course very detrimental to Liverpool.
So far, Salah's contribution is very big for Liverpool, so Liverpool really need Salah's presence in this year's Champions League final.

[Rengga Jati]

What you said is happening already. Salah has been forced out of the game because of injury. I believe he would have continued but Jurgen may be saving him for Champions League finals. If he stress him the more, he might not be available for Champions League finals.

Salah was experience a very bad day because of the injury during the FA Cup. And this is crucial enough because he must be in the club and must be fit to face the final of UCL and this is more important. The coach may be consumed enough with the situation at the time, that is also a final of the FA Cup where at least they must win it. And Salah's possibility for injury is there, but it is not expected, but inf act, this really happens. Salah and Mane are key players for Liverpool, which is very risky. Hoepfully Salah will recover soona nd will exactly fit in the final of UCL. 

[lalabotax]

Liverpool victory in the FA Cup is still not worth the heat in the Champions League Final which is much more stressful. They both have a winning mentality, so it's very appropriate for Real Madrid and Liverpool to meet.

Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have a good mentality and they also have a good squad. So, it will be a tough match in the final UCL. Playing a long time in FA Cup (until the penalty shootout), won't be a good condition for Liverpool players, some players are probably tired. It will be a problem for Liverpool if their players are not in their best condition for the final UCL. Although Liverpool players have a winning mentality and they are a solid squad, they can't show their best if they are not in a good condition. I am a bit worried that Liverpool can't play well in the final UCL as people's expected.

[zidanw]

Liverpool victory in the FA Cup is still not worth the heat in the Champions League Final which is much more stressful. They both have a winning mentality, so it's very appropriate for Real Madrid and Liverpool to meet.

Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have a good mentality and they also have a good squad. So, it will be a tough match in the final UCL. Playing a long time in FA Cup (until the penalty shootout), won't be a good condition for Liverpool players, some players are probably tired. It will be a problem for Liverpool if their players are not in their best condition for the final UCL.

I see it as a game that can go either way. Liverpool is a favorite with the bookmakers, but not as favorite as at the start of the tournament. The odds for Real Madrid to win the tournament when we got to the start of the tournament were pretty high at the time. I think even around 15 for Real Madrid. They showed great football and beat big teams. They are absolutely right in the final.

[Tellek Garing]

I believe Liverpool is out to write their name on gold this season with the latest FA cup winning and also playing the champion finals with real Madrid which give the club a better chance to make history and if their able to make good point their can also compete with Manchester City to be the highest point or the second runner up in the premiere league this season.

This is the most exciting time for Liverpool in the entire football history heading to become triple champion.

[baeva]

Real Madrid v Liverpool is going to be a great match I think. Real Madrid have come a long way and they have had very tough opponents so far. Compared to Liverpool, they had tougher opponents after the group stage for sure. But this doesn't show that they are better than Liverpool now of course. Liverpool can even be a more challenging opponent for Real Madrid. I don't expect them to be complacent of course. I just hope to see a big rivalry in this match and both teams can score. And I believe Real Madrid will be reaching the title.

Mo Salah said he was looking forward to the match and also added that he remembered the final in which they lost and was anxious for revenge. I think Liverpool will win simply because they have a very big desire to win the cup. If they really win, Salah has every chance of getting the ball at the end of the season, well or Mane

As for Salah personally, I have big doubts that he will be able to win the golden ball at the end of the season. If only he starts doing something unimaginable in the remaining matches, then I rather think that there is more chance of winning the prize from Mane, if we talk about the Liverpool players. The fact that Real Madrid had stronger and more status rivals in the previous stages of the Champions League does not say anything, especially since it is absolutely impossible to say that Real Madrid was head and shoulders stronger than Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea and Manchester City. Here we can rather talk about the element of chance that gave Real Madrid some rivals, and Liverpool other rivals.

Well I was only quoting the player himself, my personal opinion is that Benzema is more likely to get the golden ball, especially if he wins the league with his team. It's not a matter of someone getting easier opponents, I don't think it will affect the final in any way. You can see that Liverpool are very strong at the moment but Real Madrid are not weaker either, so we are in for a very hot final

[EdenHazard]

To be honest I think both the teams deserve the Champions League trophy and I really don't often say this. Teams have played really well and they have very well proved themselves. I also hope the very best for Benzema in the finals. And that will surely take him one step closer to the Ballon d'Or. I am sure that this is going to be a very interesting final. I am ready for any surprises.

The surprise may be that Real Madrid's defense is not able to stem Liverpool's attacks throughout the match and that will make Real Madrid concede a lot of goals. Liverpool of course have big ambitions to take revenge on Real Madrid, if that is their mission then this season is the time in my opinion. I admit this is a very interesting match, so of course we won't be surprised which team will win because they both deserve it. But the number of goals is probably another thing that can be a surprise throughout the match.

Conceding a lot of goals? Do you expect a match with so many goals in regular time? Personally, I rather expect a very even game, where Liverpool tries to make the game and use its strong offense, and Real listens to counterattacks to successfully complete them through its strong midfield and Benzema. This is usually a constellation of very few goals in regular time.

A goal after goal might be thrilling indeed..

But in a prestigious final like champions league it's pretty rare to happen. Both teams will usually play it safe , but since real madrid a bit aggressive in the last two rounds against chelsea and manchester city where they scored more than 2 goals with benzema in it as a savior , i think kind of goal galore could happened this time.

[Anguwa]

I believe Liverpool is out to write their name on gold this season with the latest FA cup winning and also playing the champion finals with real Madrid which give the club a better chance to make history and if their able to make good point their can also compete with Manchester City to be the highest point or the second runner up in the premiere league this season.

This is the most exciting time for Liverpool in the entire football history heading to become triple champion.

Jourgen Klopp side really have a wunderful season, haven't won the the Emirate FA Cup, they are still at the uefa Champions league final against Real Madrid. This is a very good achievement for the club and if there are able to win the Champions League, they will keep a great history that will never be forgotten in the history of football

[hyudien]

Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have a good mentality and they also have a good squad. So, it will be a tough match in the final UCL. Playing a long time in FA Cup (until the penalty shootout), won't be a good condition for Liverpool players, some players are probably tired. It will be a problem for Liverpool if their players are not in their best condition for the final UCL.

I see it as a game that can go either way. Liverpool is a favorite with the bookmakers, but not as favorite as at the start of the tournament. The odds for Real Madrid to win the tournament when we got to the start of the tournament were pretty high at the time. I think even around 15 for Real Madrid. They showed great football and beat big teams. They are absolutely right in the final.

It seems that Liverpool struggle this time is quite winding, preparations for facing Real Madrid are increasingly becoming the most serious plan that Klopp has to prepare. The players shouldn't have any injury problems. Liverpool's performance is at stake, while Real Madrid is very much prepared for what they will face in the Champions League. Madrid does not need to field a core player in La Liga. This is what makes Klopp must be careful and must be able to decide which players will be targeted to perform optimally. The remaining matches in the Premier League certainly make Liverpool have to play very alertly so that the performance of the first team is in good condition.

[nurilham]

I believe Liverpool is out to write their name on gold this season with the latest FA cup winning and also playing the champion finals with real Madrid which give the club a better chance to make history and if their able to make good point their can also compete with Manchester City to be the highest point or the second runner up in the premiere league this season.

This is the most exciting time for Liverpool in the entire football history heading to become triple champion.

I doubt Liverpool can get triple champions. I even think Liverpool only gets FA Cup trophy this season. For EPL trophy, it will be difficult to overtake Man City as they are on fire and have a big motivation to win in each match. We can see their two latest matches, they even won with 5 scores. It indicates all Man City players are very confident and highly motivated to win EPL trophy. There is no way for Liverpool to beat them, I am sure Liverpool finishes this season as a runner-up in EPL. While for UCL competition, they will fight with the most wins in UCL trophy, Real Madrid. Real Madrid is always the favorite team to win, they have a better experience in UCL final. With a great performance of Benzema this season, supported by 2 great wingers (Vinicius & Rodrygo), I am optimistic Real Madrid to win the final. So, no hope for Liverpool for triple champions.

[BOAEDAN]

liferpol is in promising form, liferpol just beat Chelsea in the FA cup, and has managed to secure 2 titles this season, the victory that liferpol got last night must be paid dearly, because Mohammad was wrongly withdrawn at the beginning of the round, because he had an injury, while the final The Champions League is only 14 days away, it's a shame if Mohammad is wrong he can't strengthen liferpol in the final, because the Champions League final is very important for Mohammad to make a revenge mission against Real Madrid.

[zaim7413]

As for Salah personally, I have big doubts that he will be able to win the golden ball at the end of the season. If only he starts doing something unimaginable in the remaining matches, then I rather think that there is more chance of winning the prize from Mane, if we talk about the Liverpool players. The fact that Real Madrid had stronger and more status rivals in the previous stages of the Champions League does not say anything, especially since it is absolutely impossible to say that Real Madrid was head and shoulders stronger than Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea and Manchester City. Here we can rather talk about the element of chance that gave Real Madrid some rivals, and Liverpool other rivals.

Well I was only quoting the player himself, my personal opinion is that Benzema is more likely to get the golden ball, especially if he wins the league with his team. It's not a matter of someone getting easier opponents, I don't think it will affect the final in any way. You can see that Liverpool are very strong at the moment but Real Madrid are not weaker either, so we are in for a very hot final

It all depends on which team wins the Champions League. On the Real Madrid side Benzema is the most favored to get the Ballon d'Or, while on the Liverpool side there are several players who deserve to be nominated, Mo Salah and Mane are the most likely to win the Ballon d'Or. Benzema has been a hero in every match that Madrid has played, winning the La Liga Trophy a testament to Benzema contribution thanks to goals that came from his feet and head. Although he managed to win the trophy and become the top scorer of La Liga, it doesn't mean that Benzema will become the best player in the world without winning the Champions League title.

[Davian144]

liferpol is in promising form, liferpol just beat Chelsea in the FA cup, and has managed to secure 2 titles this season, the victory that liferpol got last night must be paid dearly, because Mohammad was wrongly withdrawn at the beginning of the round, because he had an injury, while the final The Champions League is only 14 days away, it's a shame if Mohammad is wrong he can't strengthen liferpol in the final, because the Champions League final is very important for Mohammad to make a revenge mission against Real Madrid.

This season every team doesn't have to be so determined to collect more trophies because the consequences can be fatal as happened to Mohammad Salah, because a player like Mohammad Salah is a player that a team like Liverpool always wants because he is still very talented and capable of saving team to be able to advance to the final and indeed it has been proven now, but it is true as you said that it would be a pity if Mohammad Salah could not play in the Champions League final because it is the highest trophy that is always coveted by all teams in every season

[Davidvictorson]

It all depends on which team wins the Champions League. On the Real Madrid side Benzema is the most favored to get the Ballon d'Or, while on the Liverpool side there are several players who deserve to be nominated, Mo Salah and Mane are the most likely to win the Ballon d'Or. Benzema has been a hero in every match that Madrid has played, winning the La Liga Trophy a testament to Benzema contribution thanks to goals that came from his feet and head. Although he managed to win the trophy and become the top scorer of La Liga, it doesn't mean that Benzema will become the best player in the world without winning the Champions League title.

Most persons I have spoken to thinks Benzema will get it. Well,  it will depends on Liverpool, if Salah win the EPL. It will be close between him and Benzema since Madrid will most likely win the league. And also if one of them win the UCL then It’ll be a wrap. Mbappe, Mane and Lewandoski have unbelievable stats too but they re out of the UCL and for me they right behind them 2.

[mamesso]

Most persons I have spoken to thinks Benzema will get it. Well,  it will depends on Liverpool, if Salah win the EPL. It will be close between him and Benzema since Madrid will most likely win the league. And also if one of them win the UCL then It’ll be a wrap. Mbappe, Mane and Lewandoski have unbelievable stats too but they re out of the UCL and for me they right behind them 2.

The decision was on who managed to win the Champions League, although a different case had happened before when Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League, it was Messi who was chosen to be the winner of the Ballon d'Or. Now is the best chance for Benzema to win the Ballon d'Or, because his performances during the 2021/2022 season have been very impressive. If Real Madrid fail to win the Champions League Trophy and Benzema is not selected as the Ballon d'Or winner, the chances of getting another chance are slim. Because it's not necessarily next season that Benzema can perform as well as this season, especially at his old age as a professional player.

[Zlantann]

As for Salah personally, I have big doubts that he will be able to win the golden ball at the end of the season. If only he starts doing something unimaginable in the remaining matches, then I rather think that there is more chance of winning the prize from Mane, if we talk about the Liverpool players. The fact that Real Madrid had stronger and more status rivals in the previous stages of the Champions League does not say anything, especially since it is absolutely impossible to say that Real Madrid was head and shoulders stronger than Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea and Manchester City. Here we can rather talk about the element of chance that gave Real Madrid some rivals, and Liverpool other rivals.

Sometimes the criteria used in choosing the world best players is unclear. Goals, trophies, assists, behavior outside the pitch, etc are not statutory benchmarks or requirements. Its all based on voting by captains, coaches, etc. In few occasions we have seen people we all feel should be awarded overlooked, while others that we feel don't deserve it crowned the best. An example is last years award to Lionel Messi instead of Robert Lewandowski. Some people feel that was a blunder to give it to Messi. All we can do is to guess because we are not sure of these criteria.

[D-law]

liferpol is in promising form, liferpol just beat Chelsea in the FA cup, and has managed to secure 2 titles this season, the victory that liferpol got last night must be paid dearly, because Mohammad was wrongly withdrawn at the beginning of the round, because he had an injury, while the final The Champions League is only 14 days away, it's a shame if Mohammad is wrong he can't strengthen liferpol in the final, because the Champions League final is very important for Mohammad to make a revenge mission against Real Madrid.

In what way has Salah strengthen Liverpool ? You just analyse football any how you like.
It's poor that recently all they focus on is statistics and not work rate in your team. He's just scoring goals and that's all.
The key to Liverpool are mane, Diaz, Thiago, Arnold and Robertson also Van Dirk and Konate.
Salah is not my kind of player, this names I mentioned are hardworking player's

[SirLancelot]

It doesn't matter if the format of the Champions League will change again in the future, but of course I will convey the same hope because when it gets easier this competition is no longer interesting. I haven't found any news about the changes or plans yet, but maybe we'll find out soon enough when the rules are official.

Mini league version wouldn't be that bad though would it? That is what they tried as teams before, calling it super league or something like that. It would allow teams that are big clubs to play with each other, and would allow a league structure to get them a lot more money.

I know it would be quite difficult because we are talking about something that would require teams to play more games and fatigue is a big problem but it could also give them a lot more money as well. Everyone talks about how much Premier League teams are getting paid but they have one of the most crowded schedules as well, same would happen for other teams finally and they would be getting paid a lot more. The top level teams would have a bit closer to equal playing grounds.

[MonaLeeTracy]

The key to Liverpool are mane, Diaz, Thiago, Arnold and Robertson also Van Dirk and Konate.
Salah is not my kind of player, this names I mentioned are hardworking player's

You should not forget the role of Mo Salah who constantly scores goals for Liverpool. Thiago, Arnold, Robertson, Van Dirk and Konate played very well, Mo Salah and Mane were also not to be forgotten. Mo Salah has become a very dangerous striker during his time playing for Liverpool. Saying Mo Salah is not your type of player, that is your right. The majority of Liverpool fans really wants Mo Salah to be at Anfield for a long time.