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

[tokeweed]

^  The line ups are up:  https://www.flashscore.com/match/QV7hOwiN/#match-summary/lineups

Mbappe isn’t starting but he’s on the bench.  Icardi is taking his place to spearhead the attack.  So that means more scoring opportunities for either Neymar or Di Maria..  I think it will be box to box and we’ll see lots of goals for the match.  

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[icopress]

I see that everyone here mistakenly underestimates the French ... Until today, in all return matches, PSG have always had a couple of goals in reserve, so I guess today we will have epic football. Not to mention the fact that PSG have already been in a similar position last year, so this is one of the most decisive games for them. For this reason, I am almost sure that today we will see total goals over 4.5. I hope PSG will play City the same way they played Barça.

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For sure Man City has the first call in this match but let's not underestimate PSG. Mbappe and Neymar in their good day can smash the defense line of any team.
Hopefully, it will be a good match with good rhythm and possible many goals. That's what I expect as a neutral.

I read about the possibility of Mbappe missing out of the fixture due to a knock, but he's been listed as one of the substitutes which probably means he indeed will be playing with a knock should he be brought on. He's explosiveness will surely be needed for PSG tonight, However, as it stands, Icardi will be leading the line (and at least he's a nature No. 9).

I'll give Man City the edge to win here, as they are playing at home. 2 - 1 will be my prediction:

Well I see the line-up of PSG players on the front lines is Icardi so Mbappe is a little injured but is on the reserve list so that's a bit of a weak strength I know how important Mbappe is in this match so I want to know how Icardi is upfront and hope to enter Mbappe.

I also have the same feeling when Mancity can win with PSG but this is the result that is determined so from the second leg and playing at home.
this bet will be more interesting how this outcome can win from both sides.

[Daniel91]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

'The Citizens' will definitely qualify for the final round...
After waiting for a long time to enter the finals, finally the opportunity was seen in front of Man City. lead 'aggregate' and also playing at home will certainly be a good injection of enthusiasm for Man City.

Playing at home in this time of corona crisis when football clubs play without an audience is not really an advantage.
Manchester City won the first game with a lot of luck and I think in this game everything is open.
I think it will be very important who will enter the game better and score the first goal.
PSG will have a big handicap if Mbappe will not be able to play, even in the second half.

[Stevcummings]

^  The line ups are up:  https://www.flashscore.com/match/QV7hOwiN/#match-summary/lineups

Mbappe isn’t starting but he’s on the bench.  Icardi is taking his place to spearhead the attack.  So that means more scoring opportunities for either Neymar or Di Maria..  I think it will be box to box and we’ll see lots of goals for the match.  

This is the champions league, the league of surprises. Everybody’s ruling out a win for then French side. I don’t expect Manchester city to win tonight. From the lineup, Mbappe is on the bench, the forward was a doubt for the today’s semi-final tie after he picked up a right calf injury and missed PSG's Ligue 1 match against Lens at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. His absent will give the Pochettino's side a different approach to this game with Icardi starting. I don’t expect much goals in this game.

[DIA7]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

'The Citizens' will definitely qualify for the final round...
After waiting for a long time to enter the finals, finally the opportunity was seen in front of Man City. lead 'aggregate' and also playing at home will certainly be a good injection of enthusiasm for Man City.

Playing at home in this time of corona crisis when football clubs play without an audience is not really an advantage.
Manchester City won the first game with a lot of luck and I think in this game everything is open.
I think it will be very important who will enter the game better and score the first goal.
PSG will have a big handicap if Mbappe will not be able to play, even in the second half.

arguably the biggest game in the history of Manchester City coming up few minutes from now to play PSG in the second leg of their Champions League Semi-Final at the Etihad Stadium.
The Premier League leaders have a 2-1 advantage from the first leg with those two precious away goals meaning the pressure is on the French side to come and score.
Its a shame that Mbappe does not play because of his fitness levels. This is Manchester City at their highest I don't think PSG will manage to win and I don't think they will. I guess we will see over 2.5 goals.

[Dewi Aries]

I see that everyone here mistakenly underestimates the French ... Until today, in all return matches, PSG have always had a couple of goals in reserve, so I guess today we will have epic football. Not to mention the fact that PSG have already been in a similar position last year, so this is one of the most decisive games for them. For this reason, I am almost sure that today we will see total goals over 4.5. I hope PSG will play City the same way they played Barça.

I hope so but I'm not sure it's more than 4 goals as we know Manchester City have a strong defense especially playing at home
The game could have been more open if PSG would score the first goal but it will be more difficult

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First interesting fact.
Snow in the pitch JK. it is not snow but a hailstorm in the ground.

Mbappè is out for the moment.

Have fun.

[Woodie]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

Just looked at the starting lineup and PSG start without their star man Mbappe, and with city squad looking all attack with Pep fielding two strikers....the message is clear they are hungry to win this competition and its their time!

Game on!

First interesting fact.
Snow in the pitch JK. it is not snow but a hailstorm in the ground.

Hope this doesn't make the game for both teams.

[DU18]

in the second leg tonight, it looks like this city is more targeted to be able to advance to the champions league final this season, especially if we know that the city squad will get more benefits after the 2-1 win in the first leg and Pep Guardiola doesn't seem to have a problem in fielding players. because The Citizens can play at full strength because they do not have injured players or card accumulation, while PSG are experiencing imbalances in their current team because they cannot play juan (injury), idrissa gueye (red card) and it seems that PSG will not play kylian Mbappe Due to conditions that are a little doubtful, seeing the imbalances that exist at PSG at this time, it looks like Manchester City will again win the second leg with a score of 1-0 to win Manchester City.

[Woodie]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

[DU18]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

City's quick counter-attack made PSG defenders look very difficult to keep up with the pace of the city players and as a result we can see that in the first 11 minutes of the first half Manchester City managed to score with a quick counter-attack scheme and Mahrez did a great job With a shot strong enough to get past Keylor Navas from a tight angle it looks like Manchester City are going to have a big party tonight.

[bitzizzix]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

A superb counter-attack for Man City in the 11th minute by Mahrez, will make it difficult for PSG to catch up 3-1 on aggregate and it will be hard work in the game to win this tie.
I saw PSG dominate the game and but the Man City defenders were very careful not to concede.

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City scored 1 goal.
For PSG is not a big deal they still need 2 goals to get something from the game.

Di Maria missed an easy goal for a player with his left foot.

[Smartvirus]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

Its shocking still how, PSG allowed the citizens to have the game advantage with that early first goal by Mahrez. Its going to be so difficult for them to get back into the game now. They've got to perform some magic to win Manchester City at this point. An all attack kind of formation  is what might work fir them but, it would be very disastrous should Manchester City catch them in a counter attack.

Worst still, Di-Maria just missed there best chance 9f equalising the game, clearly shooting an intercepted ball against an empty post to the wind. With Kylan Mbappe on the bench, everything is going to be weighing heavily on Neymar Jnr. All they need now is a goal to get back in the game and they need it in this first half because, Manchester City won't go easy in the second half.

[Stevcummings]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

It’s not over until it’s over. Paris saints-Germain is already losing and they’re playing a very pressing game tonight. In fact both teams are pressing. Both sides need to be careful, because of the hunger for goals. Mbappe's absence is factor and Manchester city is playing with this advantage. ICardi's presence hasn’t been felt and I don’t seem to know why.

[mamesso]

City scored 1 goal.
For PSG is not a big deal they still need 2 goals to get something from the game.

Di Maria missed an easy goal for a player with his left foot.

PSG task got even harder after Riyad Mahrez scored a goal in the 11th minute, One additional goal was to make CITY the upper hand and the aggregate to 3-1.To get to the final, PSG must score 3 goal and hope the CITY players will not score again until the end of the match. But that mission was impossible for PSG to accomplish, because CITY will try to secure this victory until the game end.

WELCOME TO THE FINAL MANCHESTER CITY..

[Stevcummings]

What a goal from Mahrez , Manchester City lead PSG 1-0 and  with that goal the goal aggregate should demotivate the French side as they need to score twice to get back in the game.

Neymar drama about to start, hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen.

It’s not over until it’s over. Paris saints-Germain is already losing and they’re playing a very pressing game tonight. In fact both teams are pressing. Both sides need to be careful, because of the hunger for goals. Mbappe's absence is factor and Manchester city is playing with this advantage. ICardi's presence hasn’t been felt and I don’t seem to know why.

[mrongoz22]

Champions League 2020/2021, I really believe it will belong to Manchester City, because in leg 1 at home to PSG, Citi can lead 2-1, and in leg 2 now City plays very well at home, the goals scored by Mahrez made PSG mentally down ,, Pochetino failed to bring PSG to become a champion ..

[DIA7]

Riyad Mahrez gives advantage to City despite Paris’s superiority in control, possession, creating opportunities and courage .
You cannot beat City by Neymar only !! Paris does not play the role of Icardi or the defensive appearances and with Mbappe’s absence it seems that they are unable to score the goal .
Perhaps Moise Keane and then Mbappe in order to improve the distribution of play and the sources of danger in the offensive situation, then Draxler for the technical numerical increase in the midfield .
City looks good, he has Attacking speeds can punish Paris when he decides to attack with all his cards in the event that they score a goal to reduce the difference .
we waiting for in the second half as the matter are yet to settle but Man City is putting his second step to final