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

[morvillz7z]

I got a few winners last week, looking to double down in the reverse fixtures today and tomorrow. Some awfully good spots in those early rounds as always!

Hiberninas Clean Sheet No; Lincoln Red Imps Clean Sheet No; Malmo to win @1.99 ✖


Watched some of the matches (or should i say highlights) from last week, some notes i'd like to share, i'll probably take more bets but have to check the starting lineups first:

Sheriff Tiraspol AH -1.5 has good odds, the Moldavians won the away fixture easily (0-4), they have the better squad, a lot of Brazilians, Columbians, overall good mixture of international players, whereas the Albanians play local boys, and if there are no major changes in the lineups, Sheriff should get another comfortable win. ✖

Great odds for Zalgiris to win at around 2.20, Linfield are a bunch of amateurs that like to play attacking football, which of course is a recipe for disaster, Zalgiris could have scored at least 5 in the first match, can't see anything other than an away win. ✔

Shakhtyor Soligorsk will play their home game on a neutral location (Serbia), Ludogorets hit the post like three times and missed on few good chances before taking the lead in injury time. It will be a huge surprise if the Belarusians win today, Ludogorets could be extremely dangerous on counter- attacks, and there will be plenty of opportunities since Shakhtyor has to open up and look to score. ✔

On your second match I would rather for a win of Hibernians because they played a good last season in the Scottish Premier League.

Hibernians from Malta.  

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[LTU_btc]

Great odds for Zalgiris to win at around 2.20, Linfield are a bunch of amateurs that like to play attacking football, which of course is a recipe for disaster, Zalgiris could have scored at least 5 in the first match, can't see anything other than an away win.

Shakhtyor Soligorsk will play their home game on a neutral location (Serbia), Ludogorets hit the post like three times and missed on few good chances before taking the lead in injury time. It will be a huge surprise if the Belarusians win today, Ludogorets could be extremely dangerous on counter- attacks, and there will be plenty of opportunities since Shakhtyor has to open up and look to score.

Odds for Zalgiris is good, but they already have quite safe 3:1 win (especially considered that away goal rule is removed), so, win tonight isn't must have thing for them. I think I'' skip this game.
Agree about Ludogorets. They are better team on paper and after 1st leg, score is just 1:0, so it's tricky and Ludogorets will need to win. Odds for their win looks nice.
Personally, I see big value in Flora win. Situation is same like in Zalgiris - Linfield game, but Hibernians have shown nothing in first game and I don't see them capable to offer something tonight.
There is some pairs with obvious favorites like Ferencvaros, Malmo or Cluj, but odds in all games is just about 1.40, so, not much value there. I'l go with over 2.5 in Ferencvaros and Cluj games.

[buwaytress]

I recognize most of the teams, betting-wise it's a guessing game though. Better to skip a few of these early rounds, these low-tier teams can vary by a huge amount from season to season.

Much the same for me, and the odds don't look particularly exciting for the close ones. I actually don't mind taking on bets when the underdog is actually quite high up their own league table, but I see some severe mismatches, so no go for me. But I do love those 10+ to 1 odds, these nights are fun!

Now the other fun part will be to look for the streams...

Go Hibs! Still 0-0!

Valur look nice at a 9/1 boost? Iceland power gone after WC huh?

[Trofo]

Now the other fun part will be to look for the streams...

Now that at least is easy to find for Champions League. You have a message on telegram since I am not sure if it is cool to share it here

Betting wise, I have no clue what to do in these early rounds. Just took that Sportsbet special for goals in second half.

[buwaytress]

Now that at least is easy to find for Champions League. You have a message on telegram since I am not sure if it is cool to share it here

Betting wise, I have no clue what to do in these early rounds. Just took that Sportsbet special for goals in second half.

Thank you as usual, and good to take precautions anyway;)

Took 2 specials myself, dead on the first very early and then dead on the remainder after only 5 games hahaha. But also got a few of the other games acca'd into some other super early bets on Gold Cup, MLS and Chinese League. I have a really really bad habit of mixing UEFA club matches with other leagues.

I haven't won a football bet since QFs of EURO... that's a long time ago. Thanks for tennis seriously.

[coinlocket$]

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[KTChampions]

CL comes back! Seven days ago, the first leg of the first round of the Champions' preliminaries was played. In the return leg, we will see the first effects of the new rule, introduced last May, that no longer takes into account goals scored away from home: in case of a tie, the match will go to extra time and then possibly to penalties. I did some research and will share my next betslip:
Borac Banja Luka-Cluj
Hibernians-Flora Tallinn
Prishtina-Ferencvaros
Valur Reykjavik-Dinamo Zagreb
Buducnost Podgorica-HJK

It will be interesting to compare the average performance at the end of the season with the average performance of the previous season. I think that canceling the advantage with more away goals is a good move, but it is unlikely that it will significantly change the performance since the general strategy never changes - the main thing is not to concede a goal and, if possible, score.

[Harkorede]

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But where does that lives us if almost all the co-founding clubs already changed their decisions and withdrew their alleged involvement with ESL, Iirc there was also a lot of backlash from each team fans as well. I don't think there's anyway the breakout ESL would exist, at least for the next few years (4 minimum) that's if it's even going to happen at all.

[snipie]

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UEFA can't do anything officially but under the table it could and it will not forget this easily. Those (remaining) teams will get severe sanctions for any stupid mistake and UEFA will try to figure out a way to tackle this project.

Borac Banja Luka-Cluj
Hibernians-Flora Tallinn
Prishtina-Ferencvaros
Valur Reykjavik-Dinamo Zagreb
Buducnost Podgorica-HJK

4/5 is quite good

[Juggy777]

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But where does that lives us if almost all the co-founding clubs already changed their decisions and withdrew their alleged involvement with ESL, Iirc there was also a lot of backlash from each team fans as well. I don't think there's anyway the breakout ESL would exist, at least for the next few years (4 minimum) that's if it's even going to happen at all.

UEFA can't do anything officially but under the table it could and it will not forget this easily. Those (remaining) teams will get severe sanctions for any stupid mistake and UEFA will try to figure out a way to tackle this project.

@coinlocket$ once again the power of Real Madrid is proven and though they can’t run the league without the other top teams, I wonder if they’ll look at alternative teams?. Furthermore this is a huge blow to UEFA because now this league can resume at a later stage, and the only thorn is the fans how to get them onboard for this, and if the clubs can figure this then this league will be live in coming year’s.

[Karartma1]

Borac Banja Luka-Cluj
Hibernians-Flora Tallinn
Prishtina-Ferencvaros
Valur Reykjavik-Dinamo Zagreb
Buducnost Podgorica-HJK

4/5 is quite good

You bet! 
That's a pity though, I can safely admit that Borac Cluj was the game I was more safe about betting. I mean Cluj was way better than the anonymous Borac Banja Luka!
4 out of 5 is not bad at all but it's never enough to take deserved profits home. I'll try again.

[KTChampions]

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Why do you think this Champions League is the last one? I hate this football bureaucratic mafia and would be glad if it were, but as I understand it, this is one of many lawsuits and in fact there will be many more lawsuits ahead. Hopefully in the near future we will see some more significant news regarding the Super League.

[Luzin]

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Any official news regarding this from UEFA?

I'm a little skeptical about this, as several clubs have declared their exit from ESL due to suspension. But it seems this news states that UEFA lost and can no longer take action. Did I misunderstand?

[Jackl87]

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To be honest, I would be very happy if the Super League would somehow still come about. Not because it's good for football, because let's be honest, the Super League was only initiated because the top clubs want to earn even more money, but because it would be a slap in the face for UEFA. As you said, UEFA is also for me an institution that is rotten to the core, where it is no longer about doing the best for European football, but about making as much money as possible with football by whatever means. This became obvious again recently when UEFA insisted on making the stadiums as full as possible during EURO 2020, despite the spread of the delta variant.
I just can't see a Super League Happening in the near future. This decision of the court means nothing now that almost every team has said that they don't want be a part of a super league anymore.

[buwaytress]

Call me stupid but I'm backing Alashkert to lose tonight, hopefully in the same way as Cluj last night.

1st in Premier League Armenia (and actually I do like betting on them) but they had to fight out a 2-2 draw the last leg, that gives minnows and back to back Welsh champions Nomads a big chance. 12/1, I like my odds. Wales vs Armenia come on;)

[morvillz7z]

Odds for Zalgiris is good, but they already have quite safe 3:1 win (especially considered that away goal rule is removed), so, win tonight isn't must have thing for them. I think I'' skip this game.

Zalgiris and Ludogorets were my only wins yesterday, both teams won but not in a very convincing way. I had sweat out the last minutes with Zalgiris playing with two red cards, thank god those Irish amateurs didn't score a second.

Here's one win from today's early matches:



I had no idea Vagner Love was playing for Kairat Almaty, hmm, dude has to be around 40 years old by now, some of you may remember him playing in the Champions League with CSKA Moscow back in the day, i believe he also won the UEFA Cup with them, damn that was a long time ago. He also scored Kairat's opening goal today.

Thoughts on the late game between Legia and Bodo/Glimt?

[snipie]

Just for fun: that moment when you have no clue about the teams playing Champions League qualifications and you bet on the winner by having a badge or not in Google/Sports table
Seriously, yesterday's odds are attractive and today aren't bad also, Baku @1.9, BTTS over 2 and Warszawa @1.6, BTTS @1.5, but honestly without watching the first leg at least it isn't clever to place bets randomly

[casperBGD]

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Thoughts on the late game between Legia and Bodo/Glimt?

Legia seems as good to proceed, but I would not bet on this match result, and Legia to go-through is too low
regarding Kairat, will be interesting they are now visiting Belgrade, to play with Red Star in next round, and they could always be trick to pass, since the travel to Kazakhstan is not easy, it is a long road, and especially with one week in between, and season not started yet in Serbia, this could be an issue
did not know for Love, but saw that he scored, there was some red cards in the end, probably some fight (haven't watch the match)

[LTU_btc]

Zalgiris and Ludogorets were my only wins yesterday, both teams won but not in a very convincing way. I had sweat out the last minutes with Zalgiris playing with two red cards, thank god those Irish amateurs didn't score a second.

Here's one win from today's early matches:

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I had no idea Vagner Love was playing for Kairat Almaty, hmm, dude has to be around 40 years old by now, some of you may remember him playing in the Champions League with CSKA Moscow back in the day, i believe he also won the UEFA Cup with them, damn that was a long time ago. He also scored Kairat's opening goal today.

Thoughts on the late game between Legia and Bodo/Glimt?

I watched Linfield - Zalgiris game and it was ridiculous to hear that even after 2 red cards Irish commentators were still complaining about referee . Now Zalgiris got Ferencvaros in next round - very difficult, but not impossible to beat.
Yeah, I remember Vagner Love, he was great in CSKA.And seems that even at such age, he is still good. Previous summer there was rumours that he may return to CSKA, but it didn't happened.
I had bet on Legia and watched game. They won confident and actually I expected something more from Bodo Glimt. Seems they aren't as good as they were last season.

Bye bye Mafia Ceferin

Why do you think that ESL is better than UEFA? Yeah, UEFA isn't perfect, but do you really think that ESL project is good for European football?

[AakZaki]

Why do you think this Champions League is the last one? I hate this football bureaucratic mafia and would be glad if it were, but as I understand it, this is one of many lawsuits and in fact there will be many more lawsuits ahead. Hopefully in the near future we will see some more significant news regarding the Super League.

Don't worry, it looks like it's not official yet. The news from UEFA officially also I have not read it. From the news circulating, it is true that I read that Madrid is one of the founding clubs of the Super League, but during this EURO event I did not read any news about it.
Indeed if I read the Super League offered bigger prizes which resulted in some clubs being interested but also many dropping out in the end. I think this issue is a mission to criticize UEFA or a way to demand changes to the board or something else.