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

[KTChampions]

The bookies favour Benfica a little bit though probably due to the home team advantage but overall statistic for both teams are pretty even. The score is currently 1-0 for Benfica but PSV is pretty good as a home team so even if they lose in this match, I think they will overturn on the 2nd leg. This is pretty much worst case scenario if PSV lose though but its still 18th minutes right now

The result of the first half is a bit paradoxical - 2-0 in Benfica's favor, despite the fact that both teams played about the same. The beginning of the second half takes place with the advantage of PSV and they were able to realize one of the two most dangerous moments, now the score is 2-1 and it seems to me that we can see several goals before the end of the match.

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[snipie]

Young Boys Berne 3 - 2 Ferencvaros
Malmo 2 - 0 Ludogorets Razgrad
Benfica 2 - 1 PSV
Home win, Benfica won as predicted and backed by bookies. Malmo getting a comfortable win for the second leg. YB resisted most of the game with 10 players and scored two additional goals and won, however the final score isn't reassuring a lot, same situation as Benfica.

[LTU_btc]

Good day for me, won all my 3 bets.
Benfica won 2;1 and it was really good game to watch. But 2nd leg is goingto be very interesting too.
Malmo won quite confident, but 2:0 doesn't mean that they are in next round already. Ludogorets struggled to make attacks, I'm not even talking about dangerous moments, they had just few.
Young Boys were leading 3:1, even despite that they played most of time without one player, who was sent-off. But it's worth to mention that Ferencvaros missed penalty andgoal disallowed after VAR review. Finally, they scored on 82th minute and made score 3:2. 2nd leg is going to bee interesting too.

[Harkorede]

It's a tough fixture for Benfica, PSV are definitely not slouch, they've won every qualifying convincingly against Galatasaray and Midtjylland.

The bookies favour Benfica a little bit though probably due to the home team advantage but overall statistic for both teams are pretty even. The score is currently 1-0 for Benfica but PSV is pretty good as a home team so even if they lose in this match, I think they will overturn on the 2nd leg. This is pretty much worst case scenario if PSV lose though but its still 18th minutes right now

I guess I was right after all, Benfica won the game but, both team scored and it was Over 2.5... Actually, it would have been a good day for bettors that backed the favourites for both Europa League and Champions League qualifiers, no upsets whatsoever.

I'll expect a tougher second leg encounter, given that away goals are practically useless now, teams would have to play to win on aggregate.

[arallmuus]

Finally, they scored on 82th minute and made score 3:2. 2nd leg is going to bee interesting too.

3-2 despite being the heavy favourites to win. Thats a pretty bad result for the 1st leg and Ferencvaros just need to score atleast 1 goal and make sure Young Boys cant score to make sure that they get to the next round. If Ferencvaros can score 2 goals as an away team then I'd expect that they can play alot better as the home team

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I guess I was right after all, Benfica won the game but, both team scored and it was Over 2.5... Actually, it would have been a good day for bettors that backed the favourites for both Europa League and Champions League qualifiers, no upsets whatsoever.

Speaking of favourites, all 3 favourites for today won their game so its pretty good huh although Benfica is only a slight favourites due to the home game advantage. I

I'll expect a tougher second leg encounter, given that away goals are practically useless now, teams would have to play to win on aggregate.

Yeah this is exactly what I am hoping for because PSV is pretty good as home team so everything might be different on the 2nd leg

[W Jr.]

The UCL Playoffs have been completed. In the important match of the evening, Benfica beat PSV 2-1. Despite staying with 10 players in the match, which could be the surprise result of the night, Young Boys defeated Frençvaros 3-2. Malmo beat Ludogorets 2-0. The first matches have been completed.

[Swordsoffreedom]

No body expected from a team from Moldovia to make such a big step in the europe competitions. To knockout Crvena Zvezda and now to be one step away to knockout Dinamo Zagreb as well is a huge achievement and to join the group stage. Unbeliveble,everybody betted against them

Sheriff Tiraspol won 3-0 against Dinamo Zagreb's match. They are in the safe zone now. I don't think Dinamo will win the match by scoring more than 3 goals in the 2nd leg. Advance Congregation Sheriff Tiraspol team. They have a chance to easily advance to the next round.

[Jackl87]

The UCL Playoffs have been completed. In the important match of the evening, Benfica beat PSV 2-1. Despite staying with 10 players in the match, which could be the surprise result of the night, Young Boys defeated Frençvaros 3-2. Malmo beat Ludogorets 2-0. The first matches have been completed.

The first legs of the qualifying Playoffs are done now and it seems like that we can already congratulate Sheriff tiraspol for reaching the Champions League group stage. That is an accomplishment, that only a handful of people expected them to achieve i would guess. I also think that it is a shame that only 1 Team can advance from the matches of Eindhoven vs. Benfica Lissabon and As Monaco vs. Donezk as all 4 teams should play in the Champions League. At the moment those two matches are still open but Donezk and Benfica are having an advantage.

[joker_josue]

Benfica 2 - 1 PSV

It was not an easy game for Benfica, in the first half they managed to control the game well and score both goals. In the second half, PSV came in stronger and with more pressure, ending up scoring a goal.
It was a well-fought and beautiful game to watch. Both teams left a good impression, and the second leg will have what it takes to be a great game.

[Maidak]

Benfica 2 - 1 PSV

It was not an easy game for Benfica, in the first half they managed to control the game well and score both goals. In the second half, PSV came in stronger and with more pressure, ending up scoring a goal.
It was a well-fought and beautiful game to watch. Both teams left a good impression, and the second leg will have what it takes to be a great game.

You are right. They may have won because Benfica took a 2-0 lead in the first half. PSV's players attacked a lot in the second half. But Benfica had some defensive tactics in the second half so PSV could not score more than one goal in the second half. However, both the teams have performed exceptionally well.

[KTChampions]

Benfica 2 - 1 PSV

It was not an easy game for Benfica, in the first half they managed to control the game well and score both goals. In the second half, PSV came in stronger and with more pressure, ending up scoring a goal.
It was a well-fought and beautiful game to watch. Both teams left a good impression, and the second leg will have what it takes to be a great game.

I was surprised how PSV was able to completely seize the initiative in the second half and I think that Benfica was very lucky to end the match with such a score. Given the minimal advantage that Benfica has, it seems to me that PSV will be the clear favorite in the home match.
And I see that the bookmakers agree with me:
1,95 - 3,65 - 3,70

[kro55]

Benfica 2 - 1 PSV

It was not an easy game for Benfica, in the first half they managed to control the game well and score both goals. In the second half, PSV came in stronger and with more pressure, ending up scoring a goal.
It was a well-fought and beautiful game to watch. Both teams left a good impression, and the second leg will have what it takes to be a great game.

I was surprised how PSV was able to completely seize the initiative in the second half and I think that Benfica was very lucky to end the match with such a score. Given the minimal advantage that Benfica has, it seems to me that PSV will be the clear favorite in the home match.
And I see that the bookmakers agree with me:
1,95 - 3,65 - 3,70

Many people think PSV team is a weak team. But PSV Eindhoven is not a weak team. I saw the highlights of a few of their matches. And I know the statistics of their past matches. PSV is a team good enough and strong. I agree with you that Benfica are lucky because they won 2-1. Benfica's goalkeeper made some great saves so PSV couldn't score.

[Altryist]

Many people think PSV team is a weak team. But PSV Eindhoven is not a weak team. I saw the highlights of a few of their matches. And I know the statistics of their past matches. PSV is a team good enough and strong. I agree with you that Benfica are lucky because they won 2-1. Benfica's goalkeeper made some great saves so PSV couldn't score.

PSV could well have played in a draw in this match, but Benfica managed to snatch a victory, the strongest wins, all honestly. That is why I said that in this match I would bet on PSV with a handicap of +1 goal, because in football anything can be. There will still be a return match and everything will be decided there. it's hard to say who will go on, the teams are close in class, but I think the chances of getting to the next round are still equal.

[hahay]

Many people think PSV team is a weak team. But PSV Eindhoven is not a weak team. I saw the highlights of a few of their matches. And I know the statistics of their past matches. PSV is a team good enough and strong. I agree with you that Benfica are lucky because they won 2-1. Benfica's goalkeeper made some great saves so PSV couldn't score.

PSV could well have played in a draw in this match, but Benfica managed to snatch a victory, the strongest wins, all honestly. That is why I said that in this match I would bet on PSV with a handicap of +1 goal, because in football anything can be. There will still be a return match and everything will be decided there. it's hard to say who will go on, the teams are close in class, but I think the chances of getting to the next round are still equal.

I don't think anyone is saying PSV is a weak team, if they say PSV is a weak team then I assume they are new to this circle so they are wrong in judging a team. PSV was Ajax's toughest competitor for many years in the Eredivisie title race and as such, PSV is not a weak team and at least these two teams are comparable or at least on the same level as Benfica and PSV. PSV's defeat in the first leg, I think it's not a bad result because PSV has a good statistical record too, but that doesn't mean PSV will easily turn things around in the second leg because Benfica is also not a weak team.

[slaman29]

PSV Eindhoven did not faced much resistance from Galatasaray and Midtjylland to get to the final stage of the Uefa Champion League qualification round. I think it will be an interesting match between PSV Eindhoven and Benfica today, PSV Eindhoven have scored many goals against Galatasaray and Midtjylland but I think it would not be easy to break down the defense of Benfica when they are playing in their home stadium, I guess this game might ends up with a draw today.

I almost avoided making bets on all the teams last night and and my only regret is removing Celtic from my selections and replacing it with a random football friendly that lost:( It was free insurance from Sportsbet though so I got the bet back as a freebet but sometimes you just have to go with the flow especially at home in Europe. Wasted 2x from Benfica!

[kro55]

Many people think PSV team is a weak team. But PSV Eindhoven is not a weak team. I saw the highlights of a few of their matches. And I know the statistics of their past matches. PSV is a team good enough and strong. I agree with you that Benfica are lucky because they won 2-1. Benfica's goalkeeper made some great saves so PSV couldn't score.

PSV could well have played in a draw in this match, but Benfica managed to snatch a victory, the strongest wins, all honestly. That is why I said that in this match I would bet on PSV with a handicap of +1 goal, because in football anything can be. There will still be a return match and everything will be decided there. it's hard to say who will go on, the teams are close in class, but I think the chances of getting to the next round are still equal.

I don't think anyone is saying PSV is a weak team, if they say PSV is a weak team then I assume they are new to this circle so they are wrong in judging a team. PSV was Ajax's toughest competitor for many years in the Eredivisie title race and as such, PSV is not a weak team and at least these two teams are comparable or at least on the same level as Benfica and PSV. PSV's defeat in the first leg, I think it's not a bad result because PSV has a good statistical record too, but that doesn't mean PSV will easily turn things around in the second leg because Benfica is also not a weak team.

I agree with you. PSV and Benfica are equal-level teams. PSV's defeat in the 1st leg will make the 2nd leg more competitive. In the previous match, PSV could not score even after attacking a lot. In the second match maybe the whole scene will be different. But Benfica is a little ahead. They will try their best to draw the next match.

[Minor Miner]

Many people think PSV team is a weak team. But PSV Eindhoven is not a weak team. I saw the highlights of a few of their matches. And I know the statistics of their past matches. PSV is a team good enough and strong. I agree with you that Benfica are lucky because they won 2-1. Benfica's goalkeeper made some great saves so PSV couldn't score.

PSV could well have played in a draw in this match, but Benfica managed to snatch a victory, the strongest wins, all honestly. That is why I said that in this match I would bet on PSV with a handicap of +1 goal, because in football anything can be. There will still be a return match and everything will be decided there. it's hard to say who will go on, the teams are close in class, but I think the chances of getting to the next round are still equal.

I don't think anyone is saying PSV is a weak team, if they say PSV is a weak team then I assume they are new to this circle so they are wrong in judging a team. PSV was Ajax's toughest competitor for many years in the Eredivisie title race and as such, PSV is not a weak team and at least these two teams are comparable or at least on the same level as Benfica and PSV. PSV's defeat in the first leg, I think it's not a bad result because PSV has a good statistical record too, but that doesn't mean PSV will easily turn things around in the second leg because Benfica is also not a weak team.

I agree with you. PSV and Benfica are equal-level teams. PSV's defeat in the 1st leg will make the 2nd leg more competitive. In the previous match, PSV could not score even after attacking a lot. In the second match maybe the whole scene will be different. But Benfica is a little ahead. They will try their best to draw the next match.

Since Benfica are a little ahead in winning the 1st leg, they will be able to play in the 2nd leg in a somewhat stress-free. And in order to perform well in a match, it is important for the players to be stress-free. Yet PSV is a good enough team. They lost the first match but fought hard. They will also try to win the second match.

[joker_josue]

Since Benfica are a little ahead in winning the 1st leg, they will be able to play in the 2nd leg in a somewhat stress-free. And in order to perform well in a match, it is important for the players to be stress-free. Yet PSV is a good enough team. They lost the first match but fought hard. They will also try to win the second match.

And since the rule of goals were no longer counted. Now it will depend on the victories or the total of goals scored. In this sense, for PSV to pass the tie, they have to beat Benfica with 2-0 during the 90 minutes, or if they score only 1 goal, the game goes to extra-time.
The second leg will be very interesting to watch.

[alegotardo]

Since Benfica are a little ahead in winning the 1st leg, they will be able to play in the 2nd leg in a somewhat stress-free. And in order to perform well in a match, it is important for the players to be stress-free. Yet PSV is a good enough team. They lost the first match but fought hard. They will also try to win the second match.

I lost my bet in this game, I didn't expect to see a victory for Benfica, at most a draw, but I bet on his defeat.
So, imagine my disappointment when Benfica opened two advantaged goals.

I still believe in a PSV victory in the second leg, but I won't bet anymore... I think I'm underestimating Benfica too much

[SquallLeonhart]

I was surprised how PSV was able to completely seize the initiative in the second half and I think that Benfica was very lucky to end the match with such a score. Given the minimal advantage that Benfica has, it seems to me that PSV will be the clear favorite in the home match.
And I see that the bookmakers agree with me:
1,95 - 3,65 - 3,70

Do you really think that just being at home can make THAT much of a difference? First game is now won by Benfica, and people are saying PSV will win easily? I mean 1.95 odds is not "easily" I will agree to that but at the end of the day we are talking about something that is still high favored and that is a very important thing, one team winning the game while the other being the favored is not an easy task. So, how come this happened?

I get that PSV is a good team, they are not a bad team at all, and I like to watch them too, but Benfica didn't really shock the pundits and all when they won, they were always a great team and they won, it was that simple, so why would it be that weird for them to actually end up with a win again? I mean think about it, they won once, how could it be 3.70 for them to end up winning once again? That doesn't make sense.