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

[giammangiato]

football thrives on emotions, the finals are a continuous emotion for the entire 90 minutes of play, and both teams play to bring the trophy home! those who do not let themselves be overcome by fear play with the belief that they can win. and whoever scores first does not always win! see Sevilla - Inter

exact! total agree!
these are the real matches, in my humble opinion.
I like to watch exciting matches, where many goals are scored and where there are so many emotions!
Games played in defense to protect the result -> bore me.

Hi Babo it's a pleasure to see you again, I completely agree with your thought, matches with many goals = fun and fun, I think so too, seeing very close and hard-fought matches in midfield I find them very boring, that's why I often watch the atalanta! so I never get bored, however it is I really hope that the competitions will restart calmly and that the fans can return to watch the matches at the stadium without the covid fear that looms

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[Lillominato89]

football thrives on emotions, the finals are a continuous emotion for the entire 90 minutes of play, and both teams play to bring the trophy home! those who do not let themselves be overcome by fear play with the belief that they can win. and whoever scores first does not always win! see Sevilla - Inter

exact! total agree!
these are the real matches, in my humble opinion.
I like to watch exciting matches, where many goals are scored and where there are so many emotions!
Games played in defense to protect the result -> bore me.

Thrilling matches are always the best to watch, the ones with lots of goals and a show! for example, bayern barcelona 8-2! an incredible match from every point of view .. and a guaranteed show

[slaman29]

exact! total agree!
these are the real matches, in my humble opinion.
I like to watch exciting matches, where many goals are scored and where there are so many emotions!
Games played in defense to protect the result -> bore me.

Exciting matches are not necessarily all about the goals. I have seen some 0-0 draws in my lifetime that I would also call extremely fun and entertaining just for the lack of goals. Leicester versus Southampton 10-0 also was not THAT great a match for a neutral to watch,,, the quality was low:)

[buwaytress]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

[kassex]

Flick is a very strong coach. Not everyone can come and immediately take the treble. Moreover, without spending a lot of money on transfers. Many, even buying the best players for big money, cannot do it.

But the way was already prepared, because he finally took over the team during the season. Only the next season will be interesting. He has to prove himself there.

Because it just fits. Here is an article about Hansi Flick:  https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/hansi-flick-10-things-on-bayern-munich-s-record-breaking-title-winning-coach-11663

Before Flick, the team showed uncertain play. Flick found a balance, managed to build the game without new expensive purchases. So I think next year Bayern will show the same game as in this one.

[LTU_btc]

Probably biggest surprise in this qualifying round that Celtic were eliminated by Ferencvaros. Can't call it as sensation, but still, unexpected. Celtic completely dominated, especially in 2nd half, but it wasn't enough.
There was some drama in AZ Alkmar - Plzen game. AZ equalised score on 95th minute and won game in extra time.
Legia were favorites on paper against Omonia, but they lost game in extra time.

[kawetsriyanto]

PSG with their fast and good dribbling forwards can do well if they score first and take a lead against Bayern. As we see in the final match, Bayern did not have an easy game like their previous matches with Chelsea, Napoli and Barcelona.

Not only PSG, but Bayern also can do well if they score first. I am confident that the Bayern defense is much better than PSG. If Bayern can score first, they can keep it till the end of the match. Anyway, I still doubt that the first score can determine the result of the match. It is too early to judge like that, mate. Also, you mustn't predict the result of the upcoming final match based on the previous match only. It is a different match and a different time, so anything can happen not the same as before. 

[Juggy777]

PSG with their fast and good dribbling forwards can do well if they score first and take a lead against Bayern. As we see in the final match, Bayern did not have an easy game like their previous matches with Chelsea, Napoli and Barcelona.

Not only PSG, but Bayern also can do well if they score first. I am confident that the Bayern defense is much better than PSG. If Bayern can score first, they can keep it till the end of the match. Anyway, I still doubt that the first score can determine the result of the match. It is too early to judge like that, mate. Also, you mustn't predict the result of the upcoming final match based on the previous match only. It is a different match and a different time, so anything can happen not the same as before. 

@kawetsriyanto what do you mean by upcoming final match because the finals already took place, and Bayern won the game by scoring the only goal of the match. Also I was bit disappointed because it turned out to be such a low scoring game, but in the end Bayern deserved to win the cup as they have played exceptional football in the the entire tournament.

Source:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53867676

[Daniel91]

Flick is a very strong coach. Not everyone can come and immediately take the treble. Moreover, without spending a lot of money on transfers. Many, even buying the best players for big money, cannot do it.

But the way was already prepared, because he finally took over the team during the season. Only the next season will be interesting. He has to prove himself there.

Because it just fits. Here is an article about Hansi Flick:  https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/hansi-flick-10-things-on-bayern-munich-s-record-breaking-title-winning-coach-11663

Before Flick, the team showed uncertain play. Flick found a balance, managed to build the game without new expensive purchases. So I think next year Bayern will show the same game as in this one.

Bayern was very bad under previous coach,  Niko Kovac.
What changed?
Flick have the same players like Kovac before but have much better results.
I think that key is in very good relationship between coach and team.
Players trust coach and have confidence in him.

[babo]

Exciting matches are not necessarily all about the goals. I have seen some 0-0 draws in my lifetime that I would also call extremely fun and entertaining just for the lack of goals. Leicester versus Southampton 10-0 also was not THAT great a match for a neutral to watch,,, the quality was low:)

Sure, i mean match like 2-3 or similar -- a game that ends 10-0 is certainly boring!
I talk about games played in defense to protect the result, this bores me and makes me angry
I go to games to have fun, not to see people dribbling with the ball.. just for explane

[Furious 7]

Exciting matches are not necessarily all about the goals. I have seen some 0-0 draws in my lifetime that I would also call extremely fun and entertaining just for the lack of goals. Leicester versus Southampton 10-0 also was not THAT great a match for a neutral to watch,,, the quality was low:)

Sure, i mean match like 2-3 or similar -- a game that ends 10-0 is certainly boring!
I talk about games played in defense to protect the result, this bores me and makes me angry
I go to games to have fun, not to see people dribbling with the ball.. just for explane

Like the UCL final, do you think it was fun even if it only had 1 goal? for me it wasn't because the game didn't really entertain the audience or as a fan I was more cool watching the final where the game was very tight, guarding and attacking that was the real match and somehow in every final there was always a game that was not interesting even I was happy in betting but it was appropriate hope.

[dre1982]

If Neymar wants to leave PSG will reduce the release clause for him. With covid still some club like Mancity, Barca, Manu can still afford him. Though RM could be in the list but they are now focusing and investing everything on there new stadium.

I thought the release clause is always signed and stamped in the contract. The only way is when a player initiates by buying out the clause. But I don't think many clubs could still afford him even if the release clause was bought out.

Barca has a chance to sign Neymar again if they sell Messi to Mancity. There is a strong rumor in the air that Mancity is trying to get him while Barca board is also ready to sell Messi now as only 1year of contract left.

Don't forget Messi's release clause is in the range of €700 million (£630m/$825m)  
Manchester City just escaped a UEFA ban after breaching the Financial Fair Play policy by a whisker. I don't think they will be looking to risk again any time soon

Well that €700 million was when he leaves the club after the first of June. Before that date he could go to another club for free. Now they try to strecth that date of 1th of June due of Corona and that it extended the football season.

[Naida_BR]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

Congrats on your bet wins.
By reading your post I thought I was in a Europa League thread.
All those teams are not strong enough to play on the Champions League. I hope that stronger teams are going to win them on the next round in order to have strong groups in the regular season.

[leea-1334]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

Just saw the results and sorry for you,,, you should have cashed out at 5/1! Went to 0-0 and then Nicosia won with 2 goals in extra time. It can be really hard to do this kind of result over and over that is why the odds are so high:)

[buwaytress]

Congrats on your bet wins.
By reading your post I thought I was in a Europa League thread.
All those teams are not strong enough to play on the Champions League. I hope that stronger teams are going to win them on the next round in order to have strong groups in the regular season.

Guess you didn't really read my post or follow Champions League then. Qarabag's been in Champions League not so long ago, 2018, they were with Chelsea in the group stage, can't remember who else.

I didn't win either...

Just saw the results and sorry for you,,, you should have cashed out at 5/1! Went to 0-0 and then Nicosia won with 2 goals in extra time. It can be really hard to do this kind of result over and over that is why the odds are so high:)

I know, but I never cash out, it just feels wrong after doing so well to accept shittier odds I mean 5/1 when I was already up 10/1?

The red card changed everything for the Poles and it's their fault for not going more bravely for the win in the 1st half.

It's ok though, SB has a free insurance if you miss a 5-leg by 1. So I got my bet back!

[babo]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

congrats for the bet win!

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Do you have heard of the abandonment of Messi from barcelona? he played a lifetime with them, but in the end he decided to move on.
Seems to be discontent with the club and with the coach.

certainly taking 10 goals must not be pleasant at all

[kassex]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

congrats for the bet win!

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Do you have heard of the abandonment of Messi from barcelona? he played a lifetime with them, but in the end he decided to move on.
Seems to be discontent with the club and with the coach.

certainly taking 10 goals must not be pleasant at all

He will not go anywhere. Or simply will not let go. Too high a price will scare away potential buyers. Yes, and he wants to leave most likely to Guardiola. And Manchester City is under sanctions. So he will play in Barcelona for another year.

[hd49728]

He will not go anywhere. Or simply will not let go. Too high a price will scare away potential buyers. Yes, and he wants to leave most likely to Guardiola. And Manchester City is under sanctions. So he will play in Barcelona for another year.

No one knows now even Messi. We need to wait Messi to cool down and see what will happen after that. Now, Messi is disappointed and his mood is not good. Barca is too weak recent seasons and they can not blame all things on Messi who carried them over many matches.

Do you notice and recognize what Messi did and brought Barca going through Napoli? Is it enough?

Do you have heard of the abandonment of Messi from barcelona? he played a lifetime with them, but in the end he decided to move on.
Seems to be discontent with the club and with the coach.

It is a very hot drama now in Catalan and the very likely lawsuit between Messi and Barca might occur too. The official contract shows Messi can leave before end of June but with the pandemic and the prolonged season, is the deadline expanded automatically? I don't know.

[onecall123]

Watching some of the games tonight, definitely not good for my health! I put a 5-leg parlays on slight favourites, and 4 have already finished, mostly by a hair's breadth! So I got Qarabag, Molde and Rapid Wien all winning by 1 goal, Maccabi Tel Aviv went on and romped 3-0, but I'm now sweating on Legia Warsaw who hasn't had a shot on target against Nicosia.

Was 17/1 for this parlay. Cashout option only giving me less than 5/1...

congrats for the bet win!

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Do you have heard of the abandonment of Messi from barcelona? he played a lifetime with them, but in the end he decided to move on.
Seems to be discontent with the club and with the coach.

certainly taking 10 goals must not be pleasant at all

He will not go anywhere. Or simply will not let go. Too high a price will scare away potential buyers. Yes, and he wants to leave most likely to Guardiola. And Manchester City is under sanctions. So he will play in Barcelona for another year.

Let's see if he can prove doubters wrong IF he leaves or not. Decision still pending but meantime all of a sudden everyone wants Messi to come to the team they support. Obviously just greats perceives greatness, majority of the individuals who have ever graced the grass know how extraordinarily Leo is.

[kassex]

He will not go anywhere. Or simply will not let go. Too high a price will scare away potential buyers. Yes, and he wants to leave most likely to Guardiola. And Manchester City is under sanctions. So he will play in Barcelona for another year.

No one knows now even Messi. We need to wait Messi to cool down and see what will happen after that. Now, Messi is disappointed and his mood is not good. Barca is too weak recent seasons and they can not blame all things on Messi who carried them over many matches.

Do you notice and recognize what Messi did and brought Barca going through Napoli? Is it enough?

Do you have heard of the abandonment of Messi from barcelona? he played a lifetime with them, but in the end he decided to move on.
Seems to be discontent with the club and with the coach.

It is a very hot drama now in Catalan and the very likely lawsuit between Messi and Barca might occur too. The official contract shows Messi can leave before end of June but with the pandemic and the prolonged season, is the deadline expanded automatically? I don't know.

Messi made too much noise about his departure. And now he will not be able to leave. I think it will not come to trial. The amount of 200 million is more than enough for such a player.