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

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

It is totally different for Champions League, where they have never joined the final match, even within their recent golden era. The ban (if their ban appeal failed) will last next 2 seasons, that do give them more strength for their next match against Real Madrid. Honestly their quality of Manchester City is better than Real Madrid, they are younger and better. What Man City don't have is their traditional winning habit in Champions League.

Don't put the blame on them that much since the draws has always made them feel relaxed, they get paired to play smaller teams which they dominate and scores lots of goals but once they encounter stronger or equal strength teams they get beaten due to lack of experiences.

Manchurian City do have the quality to win the champions league, their bench is capable of making the first team in most top clubs around Europe that's just to show you the level of talent in the club. I early stated that

City and pep must be determined to advance further and probably try their chances to win since there chances of playing next season champions league game are uncertain.

and that was exactly what happened in last night game. City played brilliantly and I'm positive that'll repeat itself in the 2nd leg.

[kolonel_x]

I was watching Real Madrid yesterday and when they scored first I thought the game is finished now but they didn’t defend and continued to attack.By doing so Manchester City were able to counter attack quickly and they equalized after 15 minutes.Then Real completely lost it so they made a penalty which for me it was not a penalty and they lost the game with me losing my ticket.

Maybe this is bad luck for Real Madrid because they could not defend that first goal, I know that Manchester City has a fast attack and that makes Real Madrid overwhelmed and finally lost at the end of the game with full time.
Real Madrid and Juventus suffered defeat tonight even I lost 2 of my tickets because what I bet lost all, it really hurts.

[Daniel91]

I was watching Real Madrid yesterday and when they scored first I thought the game is finished now but they didn’t defend and continued to attack.By doing so Manchester City were able to counter attack quickly and they equalized after 15 minutes.Then Real completely lost it so they made a penalty which for me it was not a penalty and they lost the game with me losing my ticket.

Maybe this is bad luck for Real Madrid because they could not defend that first goal, I know that Manchester City has a fast attack and that makes Real Madrid overwhelmed and finally lost at the end of the game with full time.
Real Madrid and Juventus suffered defeat tonight even I lost 2 of my tickets because what I bet lost all, it really hurts.

In my opinion Real had a lot of luck in the match and Manchester needed to win with a much larger goal difference.
I don't understand why Kroos didn't play, he is the best and the most important player for Real in the last month.
De Bruyne played really great  for Manchester and made difference in the match.

[kolonel_x]

I was watching Real Madrid yesterday and when they scored first I thought the game is finished now but they didn’t defend and continued to attack.By doing so Manchester City were able to counter attack quickly and they equalized after 15 minutes.Then Real completely lost it so they made a penalty which for me it was not a penalty and they lost the game with me losing my ticket.

Maybe this is bad luck for Real Madrid because they could not defend that first goal, I know that Manchester City has a fast attack and that makes Real Madrid overwhelmed and finally lost at the end of the game with full time.
Real Madrid and Juventus suffered defeat tonight even I lost 2 of my tickets because what I bet lost all, it really hurts.

In my opinion Real had a lot of luck in the match and Manchester needed to win with a much larger goal difference.
I don't understand why Kroos didn't play, he is the best and the most important player for Real in the last month.
De Bruyne played really great  for Manchester and made difference in the match.

Still this is not my luck if I still lose Real Madrid lose, indeed playing well but in their concentration is not good so they can not defend it they have high emotions so that Ramos had to leave the field due to their cards, while Manchester they confidently will win and sure enough with their attacks produced good results.

[tokeweed]

I was watching Real Madrid yesterday and when they scored first I thought the game is finished now but they didn’t defend and continued to attack.By doing so Manchester City were able to counter attack quickly and they equalized after 15 minutes.Then Real completely lost it so they made a penalty which for me it was not a penalty and they lost the game with me losing my ticket.

Maybe this is bad luck for Real Madrid because they could not defend that first goal, I know that Manchester City has a fast attack and that makes Real Madrid overwhelmed and finally lost at the end of the game with full time.
Real Madrid and Juventus suffered defeat tonight even I lost 2 of my tickets because what I bet lost all, it really hurts.

In my opinion Real had a lot of luck in the match and Manchester needed to win with a much larger goal difference.
I don't understand why Kroos didn't play, he is the best and the most important player for Real in the last month.
De Bruyne played really great  for Manchester and made difference in the match.

Nobody can't realy deny that City were the better side out there.  And yup!  KDB puts the ball wherever he wants it.  Not enough credit on the cross that lead to the goal.

[Barcode_]

It was such a surprise to see Juventus losing to Lyon even with Cristiano Ronaldo playing in the match against Lyon, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seems to perform very well in the match against Lyon, it would be a disaster for Juventus if they crash out from the Uefa Champions League this season. I guess Cristiano Ronaldo will be under a lot of pressure in the 2nd leg when they face Lyon again in front of their home fans as he will need to lead the front line of his team to keep on attacking Lyon aggressively.

[hd49728]

Manchurian City do have the quality to win the champions league, their bench is capable of making the first team in most top clubs around Europe that's just to show you the level of talent in the club. I early stated that

City and pep must be determined to advance further and probably try their chances to win since there chances of playing next season champions league game are uncertain.

and that was exactly what happened in last night game. City played brilliantly and I'm positive that'll repeat itself in the 2nd leg.

Manchester City played well last night and the win at Santiago Bernabeu with 2 goals help them to have big support for the 2nd leg at their home stadium.

Real Madrid is a big club in Champions League and they have hold the Champions League records of total trophy winners but this time I think Manchester City and Pep won't let Real Madrid beat them at home.

[DeathAngel]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

[bassbity]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

It seems that it will be difficult for Real Madrid to win 2 goals without reply because Manchester City will be stronger at home compared to outside, I also know that Real Madrid's ambitions will continue to exist where they will play attacking and keep pressing their opponents.
If Real Madrid falls in the last 16 then it will be easier for the other groups to advance to the next round.

[Naida_BR]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

I'm really impressed about city's win yesterday.
I didn't expect that they are going to win Real Madrid at their home. It is very difficult for real now to reverse this situation and it is impossible to get a win with 2 goals ahead.

[RealMalatesta]

Real Madrid and City game could be the most docile game in the all of this leg of champions league, I have lost so many games that losing this one didn't really mattered anymore because both teams were at least good and I could see this one coming. Juventus however really screwed me over because I was really looking into that game as a sure fire win and it didn't happened.

I lost on Liverpool game and Barcelona game so I kind of "martingale" my way of sportsbook and doubled (even a bit more, close to triple) on Juventus to make up the difference and get all the losses back from the other two games. Now not only I lost money on Liverpool and Barcelona games but I also lost more than combined of those games on Juventus one. The second leg better not have any shocks because I may end up running out of money .

[watergold]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

I'm really impressed about city's win yesterday.
I didn't expect that they are going to win Real Madrid at their home. It is very difficult for real now to reverse this situation and it is impossible to get a win with 2 goals ahead.

Manchester City's victory to qualify for the next round is just in front of me. They need to defend it until the end. Mancity also has great players in defense and attackers, so it is likely that Real Madrid will not be able to win at Mancity's home for the next match.

I know Pep will provide great tactics because he knows how to play in the real CL

[skarais]

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If not this season, so when else will Pep and Manchester City players win the UCL title? After the UCL competition this season ends, Pep and Manchester City players must serve a two-season sentence for not being able to enter the UCL competition. So inevitably the Pep and Manchester City players must maximize all available opportunities and win the title. I am not sure they can do it, but everything is still possible because the competition is still ongoing.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

It seems that it will be difficult for Real Madrid to win 2 goals without reply because Manchester City will be stronger at home compared to outside, I also know that Real Madrid's ambitions will continue to exist where they will play attacking and keep pressing their opponents.
If Real Madrid falls in the last 16 then it will be easier for the other groups to advance to the next round.

Were Real Madrid even favorite contenders? that their fail will make it easier for other teams? Teams Liverpool are the clubs most other clubs are scared of but won't admit it. I don't think Real can pull off the comeback many hopeful fans are anticipating especially as injury, suspension with addition to bad form is troubling Zidane boys.

No way can Real Madrid score 2 without Manchester city responding. But still, the match might even end in penalty considering Real Madrid is capable of winning with a 2-1 scoreline too and most likely win the penalty shootout. City can't be relied on especially with their uncertain home performance but as a premier league side, I just hope they display another superb performance.

[Naida_BR]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

I'm really impressed about city's win yesterday.
I didn't expect that they are going to win Real Madrid at their home. It is very difficult for real now to reverse this situation and it is impossible to get a win with 2 goals ahead.

Manchester City's victory to qualify for the next round is just in front of me. They need to defend it until the end. Mancity also has great players in defense and attackers, so it is likely that Real Madrid will not be able to win at Mancity's home for the next match.

I know Pep will provide great tactics because he knows how to play in the real CL

It will be a good game to watch as both teams will try their best.
Real is going to score at least one early goal in order to be back on track as soon as possible, while manchester City is going to play defensively and try to hit on the counter attack.

[Furious 7]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

It seems that it will be difficult for Real Madrid to win 2 goals without reply because Manchester City will be stronger at home compared to outside, I also know that Real Madrid's ambitions will continue to exist where they will play attacking and keep pressing their opponents.
If Real Madrid falls in the last 16 then it will be easier for the other groups to advance to the next round.

Were Real Madrid even favorite contenders? that their fail will make it easier for other teams? Teams Liverpool are the clubs most other clubs are scared of but won't admit it. I don't think Real can pull off the comeback many hopeful fans are anticipating especially as injury, suspension with addition to bad form is troubling Zidane boys.

No way can Real Madrid score 2 without Manchester city responding. But still, the match might even end in penalty considering Real Madrid is capable of winning with a 2-1 scoreline too and most likely win the penalty shootout. City can't be relied on especially with their uncertain home performance but as a premier league side, I just hope they display another superb performance.

Yesterday's defeat in the first leg with a score of 2-1 I think Real Madrid was able to overcome it even though it is playing on the Etihad field, well I know this match will be quite tough where mancity will dominate to survive while Real Madrid will continue to attack tirelessly for his victory .
We will see here the power of the two greatest coaches between Zidane and Pep Guardiola who is superior in winning this match because I know they have different charismatics.

[tomahawk9]

Real Madrid bottled it last night. Me after the final whistle:


We're gonna be without our best LB (Mendy) and our captain in the 2nd leg. Not looking good 
Oh, and Juventus  How's Sarri still the head coach? I would've sacked his ass right in the post-match press conference...Lyon are having a pathetic season in the Ligue 1 and still they beat you and you didn't have a single shot on target..Embarrasing.

[Captain Corporate]

 I mean a team doesn't have to be great in their own league to be good in champions league, we have seen plenty of examples of teams that go beyond the group stage but fail to go to champions league next season because of bad position in the league, that stuff happens all the time. Look at napoli for example, dudes literally got a draw out of Liverpool (only one team managed it in all of premier league so far) and now look at them against barcelona but they are playing badly in serie a and ranked 5th or 6th or something. So being good in your own league and being good in champions league are different stuff. Plus Lyon is one of the best french clubs historically and they have moved above the group stage to come all the way here, which means they must have been some what good in order to reach this stage.

[qomariah95]

Real need to beat City by two clear goals to advance. I don’t think it’s going to happen, Man City will most likely win the 2nd leg & advance to the 1/4 finals.

It seems that it will be difficult for Real Madrid to win 2 goals without reply because Manchester City will be stronger at home compared to outside, I also know that Real Madrid's ambitions will continue to exist where they will play attacking and keep pressing their opponents.
If Real Madrid falls in the last 16 then it will be easier for the other groups to advance to the next round.

Were Real Madrid even favorite contenders? that their fail will make it easier for other teams? Teams Liverpool are the clubs most other clubs are scared of but won't admit it. I don't think Real can pull off the comeback many hopeful fans are anticipating especially as injury, suspension with addition to bad form is troubling Zidane boys.

No way can Real Madrid score 2 without Manchester city responding. But still, the match might even end in penalty considering Real Madrid is capable of winning with a 2-1 scoreline too and most likely win the penalty shootout. City can't be relied on especially with their uncertain home performance but as a premier league side, I just hope they display another superb performance.

Yesterday's defeat in the first leg with a score of 2-1 I think Real Madrid was able to overcome it even though it is playing on the Etihad field, well I know this match will be quite tough where mancity will dominate to survive while Real Madrid will continue to attack tirelessly for his victory .
We will see here the power of the two greatest coaches between Zidane and Pep Guardiola who is superior in winning this match because I know they have different charismatics.

What is unfortunate is that Real Madrid lost the match or lost at home. While the second leg plays at Manchester City home, we already know playing at Man City's home will be more profitable for Manchester City. It's hard to be able to comeback and it will very likely be possible too. Because the match was really difficult later.

[nelson4lov]

 I mean a team doesn't have to be great in their own league to be good in champions league, we have seen plenty of examples of teams that go beyond the group stage but fail to go to champions league next season because of bad position in the league, that stuff happens all the time. Look at napoli for example, dudes literally got a draw out of Liverpool (only one team managed it in all of premier league so far) and now look at them against barcelona but they are playing badly in serie a and ranked 5th or 6th or something. So being good in your own league and being good in champions league are different stuff. Plus Lyon is one of the best french clubs historically and they have moved above the group stage to come all the way here, which means they must have been some what good in order to reach this stage.

Let's not forget that Lyon is equally struggling in their league. Currently, they're ranked at the 7th position in the ligue 1. They might have been good historically but in recent times (Say the last 5 years or so) , their performances has been nothing to write home about. I was quite shocked that they beat an Italian giant like Juventus. Even if Lyon knocks out Juventus (which is unlikely despite their 1-0 aggregate score), they'll proceed to face yet another tough opponent. This is the Champions league – I'm not sure teams like Lyon stand a chance.