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

[Silberman]

Real Madrid went through quite tough matchups until this stage. Real Madrid reached the final by eliminating the favorite teams of the cup such as PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City. This time it will be the target of living the championship victory for the 14th time. Liverpool on the other hand will play their third final in the last five seasons in the Champions League under the leadership of Jürgen Klopp. I think that Real Madrid will play more confidently due to their comeback in the City matchup in the final. I see Real Madrid a team that knows and plays these levels very well as a side close to the cup.

I don't know if others agree with me but Madrid (from what I see) are very dependent on benzema at the moment...

The thing that I think will be a stumbling block for Madrid to win the title is their dependence on Benzema at the moment, look at the last few matches, Madrid's attack is very blunt without Benzema. last 2017/2018, liverpool lost to madrid, now they must be able to take revenge. I predict the final score will be 1-0 for Liverpool.

You are not wrong however it is also very likely that Real Madrid players are aware that Benzema is in the zone and they are giving him all the scoring opportunities they can so this increases the amount of goals that Benzema scores, giving a false impression that they are completely dependent on him when in fact they are just taking advantage of the great moment Benzema is going through, so Liverpool still has to play to the best of their ability an defend against every single Real Madrid player and not only against Benzema.

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[omgitsmehehe]

Real Madrid went through quite tough matchups until this stage. Real Madrid reached the final by eliminating the favorite teams of the cup such as PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City. This time it will be the target of living the championship victory for the 14th time. Liverpool on the other hand will play their third final in the last five seasons in the Champions League under the leadership of Jürgen Klopp. I think that Real Madrid will play more confidently due to their comeback in the City matchup in the final. I see Real Madrid a team that knows and plays these levels very well as a side close to the cup.

I don't know if others agree with me but Madrid (from what I see) are very dependent on benzema at the moment...

The thing that I think will be a stumbling block for Madrid to win the title is their dependence on Benzema at the moment, look at the last few matches, Madrid's attack is very blunt without Benzema. last 2017/2018, liverpool lost to madrid, now they must be able to take revenge. I predict the final score will be 1-0 for Liverpool.

You are not wrong however it is also very likely that Real Madrid players are aware that Benzema is in the zone and they are giving him all the scoring opportunities they can so this increases the amount of goals that Benzema scores, giving a false impression that they are completely dependent on him when in fact they are just taking advantage of the great moment Benzema is going through, so Liverpool still has to play to the best of their ability an defend against every single Real Madrid player and not only against Benzema.

We are all aware of Real Madrid recent performance in the champions league, they did the unbelievable. Eliminating some big teams which were known as the best option for the cup, it wasn't a easy phase for them. They hardly lose hope in games, with their recent win against Manchester city it shows that they are the best team in the world. Though Liverpool has been outstanding since the start of the season, there performance recently is so unique, winning two trophies and are expecting to win the champions league tomorrow against realmadrid. To me it won't be a easy match for the both teams, they really need to be careful cause Liverpool are coming for revenge after loosing to realmadrid in the 2018 champions league final.

[hyudien]

What I've read from the news reports is that both teams will be almost complete at kick-off. Then we also get the most exciting and fun final that way. The bookmakers think Liverpool is the favourite, but I am leaning more towards Real Madrid. They also won their last game against Liverpool in the previous final, that will still be in the minds of the Liverpool and Real players and may also be the deciding factor.

Liverpool will try to revenge for the last final and for this they will play attacking football, I think. On the other hand, Real Madrid is always good in the UCL and they are strong opponent for Liverpool. Both teams are strong and have ability to change the game result anytime. Can't wait to watch a high voltage final match between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Liverpool have no choice than to win the Champions League,  it is a revenge indeed for Liverpool.  Liverpool is a good team and they deserve to win the Champions League. The game won't be easy for the both teams , I don't think Liverpool will give Real Madrid to win them again this time around.

On the other hand, Real Madrid will also surprise you in this match. We will obviously be presented with 2 big clubs that will definitely perform optimally. What have we each prepared for this final? moments where each favorite club is ready with the ideal squad. Liverpool and Real Madrid return to form after Liverpool past defeats will surely make it a place to break the curse.

[Joca97]

What I've read from the news reports is that both teams will be almost complete at kick-off. Then we also get the most exciting and fun final that way. The bookmakers think Liverpool is the favourite, but I am leaning more towards Real Madrid. They also won their last game against Liverpool in the previous final, that will still be in the minds of the Liverpool and Real players and may also be the deciding factor.

Liverpool will try to revenge for the last final and for this they will play attacking football, I think. On the other hand, Real Madrid is always good in the UCL and they are strong opponent for Liverpool. Both teams are strong and have ability to change the game result anytime. Can't wait to watch a high voltage final match between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Liverpool have no choice than to win the Champions League,  it is a revenge indeed for Liverpool.  Liverpool is a good team and they deserve to win the Champions League. The game won't be easy for the both teams , I don't think Liverpool will give Real Madrid to win them again this time around.

On the other hand, Real Madrid will also surprise you in this match. We will obviously be presented with 2 big clubs that will definitely perform optimally. What have we each prepared for this final? moments where each favorite club is ready with the ideal squad. Liverpool and Real Madrid return to form after Liverpool past defeats will surely make it a place to break the curse.

Liverpool has more motiv and to win to get their revenge against Real Madrid for what happened a few years ago.  Also their motiv after the loss of the premier league title gives them a little more boost to want the champions league title even more then normal.

[savetheFORUM]

I believe that big players are capable of performing even in the worst situations and they often perform on big stages. That's why I think Benzema and Muhammad Salah are going to perform well in the final but it is also true that they will be heavily guarded. The strategy of Real Madrid is going to be better in my opinion because that's how they have reached the finals and Liverpool should really save some energy because they will have to concentrate really hard in the last 15 to 20 minutes of the match. In the match against Manchester City Vini Jr. got some really good balls but could not do much with it so I believe he will be able to do better in the finals.

This is 100% true. If you are a great player then you are going to end up playing the same no matter how big the game. In fact, I believe that these big names would play much better in an UCL final then for example Salah could be scoring 3 goals on this game and I wouldn't be shocked about it, but could be totally absent in a game against Brighton and I would not be shocked about that neither, I would totally see that as a normal thing.

Same could be said about Benzema, like if he wins the game by scoring here that would be normal, but him not scoring even an open goal type of situation against Cadiz would be not shocking. That is what I think will happen with this game, everyone will play well.

[baeva]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

[harapan]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

If Liverpool locks down the likes of Vini Junior and Benzema, them they can hack the game.
Predicted line up in the middle will be Modric, Kross and Casemiro, they are old players, they have the experience but not the energy.
Saw how they failed inn some of the games, hope they don't tomorrow, else they'll get destroyed by Liverpool.

[Yogee]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong.

Everybody loves the fame and the prize money that comes with winning it all so Teams are always hungry when it comes to the Champions League. For sure both Real Madrid and Liverpool will still earn a good amount regardless of the result but they are also playimg for bragging rights.

I think we will see a lot of goals

Maybe since both teams are really good at attacking and have conceded many goals too. Placing a bet on btts should be a "safe" gamble.

[Rengga Jati]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

The euphoria of the UCL final is already palpable here, it's also tense waiting for this big match. Both clubs are big clubs who really deserve to get into the final. Each has amazing fans who also support it. I personally want Real Madrid to win this UCL. But I also don't deny that it will be difficult because Liverpool will certainly not be easy to beat. Hopefully, all Real Madrid players are in excellent condition both mentally and physically so that they can play to the maximum.
Let's enjoy this final match   

[EdenHazard]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong.

Everybody loves the fame and the prize money that comes with winning it all so Teams are always hungry when it comes to the Champions League. For sure both Real Madrid and Liverpool will still earn a good amount regardless of the result but they are also playimg for bragging rights.

I think we will see a lot of goals

Maybe since both teams are really good at attacking and have conceded many goals too. Placing a bet on btts should be a "safe" gamble.

Well i even think when the both recent games always showing a lot of goals scored.

There might be few goal scored in the final , i could predict that the match might ended with a 1-0 for liverpool revenge despite i wish there is an exciting high tension match that produce a lot of goals attempt.
Im backing liverpool this time.

[uchegod-21]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

If you are saying about strong, I think this is one of the seasons that Real Madrid went very far without being in a good form. Real Madrid were not considered strong from beginning. They started poor but they scaled through. I don't think that they are in this finals because they are strong, I think they are here because they are lucky and experienced. I said luck because they were not better than Psg, Chelsea and Man City but they dramatically eliminated these teams. So, experience and Champions League aura is what is guiding Madrid.
And luckily Benzema is in his prime this season.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

The euphoria of the UCL final is already palpable here, it's also tense waiting for this big match. Both clubs are big clubs who really deserve to get into the final. Each has amazing fans who also support it. I personally want Real Madrid to win this UCL. But I also don't deny that it will be difficult because Liverpool will certainly not be easy to beat. Hopefully, all Real Madrid players are in excellent condition both mentally and physically so that they can play to the maximum.
Let's enjoy this final match  

The debate began to occur in several places including in this forum   Yes, we are all free to choose and predict who is worthy of being a champion
As you chose Real Madrid while I chose Liverpool and for gamble I am more interested in both teams to score odds are not bad @1.6+
Liverpool should be able to score first then Madrid scored in the second half this is my imagination 

[AndySt]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

If you are saying about strong, I think this is one of the seasons that Real Madrid went very far without being in a good form. Real Madrid were not considered strong from beginning. They started poor but they scaled through. I don't think that they are in this finals because they are strong, I think they are here because they are lucky and experienced. I said luck because they were not better than Psg, Chelsea and Man City but they dramatically eliminated these teams. So, experience and Champions League aura is what is guiding Madrid. And luckily Benzema is in his prime this season.

Oh yes, Benzema's contribution to Real Madrid reaching the Champions League final is hard not to underestimate. If it wasn't for his brilliant game and good sporting arrogance, and at times on the verge of a foul, then Real Madrid could hardly get to the decisive match. He doesn't have to shine with his actions the whole match, but in any case, the opponent's players will be distracted and try not to lose sight of Benzema and give him free space, because previous opponents have already seen what this is fraught with and what it leads to if you give a hint of an opportunity to this player. Of course, Benzema could not have achieved all this alone, but the team could not have achieved all this without Benzema.

[Shasha80]

We are only hours away from the Champions League final. I'm sure the teams are already fully prepared for the match, on one side Liverpool, who are hungry to win the cup because they failed last time, on the other side Real Madrid, who are the king of this cup and this season they are very strong. I think we will see a lot of goals

If you are saying about strong, I think this is one of the seasons that Real Madrid went very far without being in a good form. Real Madrid were not considered strong from beginning. They started poor but they scaled through. I don't think that they are in this finals because they are strong, I think they are here because they are lucky and experienced. I said luck because they were not better than Psg, Chelsea and Man City but they dramatically eliminated these teams. So, experience and Champions League aura is what is guiding Madrid. And luckily Benzema is in his prime this season.

Oh yes, Benzema's contribution to Real Madrid reaching the Champions League final is hard not to underestimate. If it wasn't for his brilliant game and good sporting arrogance, and at times on the verge of a foul, then Real Madrid could hardly get to the decisive match.

Benzema's contribution to Real Madrid is huge, because big teams like PSG, Chelsea and Man City were all eliminated because of goals created
by Benzema. Therefore Benzema should be a concern for Liverpool defenders, letting Benzema move freely would give Liverpool a nightmare
in the Champions League final. It's true that Real Madrid's success in reaching the final is not only Benzema's contribution, but it must be admitted
that Benzema's contribution is by far the largest compared to other players. I even dare to predict Real Madrid will win the Champions League
trophy because Benzema is in good shape, and could play for Real Madrid in the Champions League final. If Real Madrid wins the Champions
League trophy, it looks like Karim Benzema deserves to be the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or.

[nurilham]

If Liverpool locks down the likes of Vini Junior and Benzema, them they can hack the game.

How do Liverpool defenders lock them down? Benzema and Vinicius are aggressive players, their movements are difficult to predict. All Liverpool defenders will have a big difficulty locking them down. And there is also Rodrygo, this man is very possible to give a surprise like in the previous match. So, don't only focus on Vinicius and Benzema.

Predicted line up in the middle will be Modric, Kross and Casemiro, they are old players, they have the experience but not the energy.
Saw how they failed inn some of the games, hope they don't tomorrow, else they'll get destroyed by Liverpool.

You can say that Modric doesn't have a lot of energy. But Kross and Casemiro are different, although they are not very young anymore, they always played with great energy. You are wrong if you think Real Madrid midfielders are weak and have no energy. Failed in some games doesn't determine that Real Madrid midfielders are bad, they may be just unlucky in that matches.

[alegotardo]

Benzema's contribution to Real Madrid is huge, because big teams like PSG, Chelsea and Man City were all eliminated because of goals created
by Benzema. Therefore Benzema should be a concern for Liverpool defenders, letting Benzema move freely would give Liverpool a nightmare
in the Champions League final. It's true that Real Madrid's success in reaching the final is not only Benzema's contribution, but it must be admitted
that Benzema's contribution is by far the largest compared to other players. I even dare to predict Real Madrid will win the Champions League
trophy because Benzema is in good shape, and could play for Real Madrid in the Champions League final. If Real Madrid wins the Champions
League trophy, it looks like Karim Benzema deserves to be the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or.

Ballon d'Or.? Perhaps....
Benzema is not far from winning a title that only Cristiano Ronal has... 17 goals scored in the 2013/2014 Champions League. To achieve this he only needs to score twice more to match the player.

But I don't know if that's enough... in fact you have to play well and still guarantee your team's victory to perhaps be worthy of this controversial trophy.

[Magicalking]

I think Salah put a great target on his back with that "we have a score to settle with Real Madrid"  statement. It will make them do all they can to stop him from playing his game on Saturday. Probably, the intent of his statement was to motivate his team mates but I believe Madrid players and fans will see that as a threat for revenge that will bring another dimension to the finals tomorrow. Let's wait and see who wins the battle.

[nullama]

I think Salah put a great target on his back with that "we have a score to settle with Real Madrid"  statement. It will make them do all they can to stop him from playing his game on Saturday. Probably, the intent of his statement was to motivate his team mates but I believe Madrid players and fans will see that as a threat for revenge that will bring another dimension to the finals tomorrow. Let's wait and see who wins the battle.

It was a devastating defeat in 2018 though, so I'm sure Liverpool will put everything in the field for this final.

But I still believe Real will end up winning again.

[DireWolfM14]

Salah saying that he's a score to settle was funny as hell.  It's true, Liverpool has to go out there with a chip on their shoulder.  I thought they were the better team in 2018, and I think they're the better team now.  It's bound to be an awesome match no matter how it goes.

[Pandu Geddon]

Salah saying that he's a score to settle was funny as hell.  It's true, Liverpool has to go out there with a chip on their shoulder.  I thought they were the better team in 2018, and I think they're the better team now.  It's bound to be an awesome match no matter how it goes.

Liverpool's level of play, for now, is indeed better than the Champions League final meeting with Madrid in the past. I agree with you, the final match will be amazing. Can't wait for the performance of both teams.
whoever will win, for sure all fans will be entertained and amazed by the matches that are presented.