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

[hd49728]

Don't you worry about City,  the blancos will handle them in the second leg if the league resumes  

Lol, the second leg is at the Etihad remember and Madrid go there trailing, the advantage is with the cityzens and now they are certain a third EPL title in a row is not possible, they must try to make this season a success. If Pep and city throw away this chance to drop Madrid and make a statement in this UCL, then they may not get another chance to, I think City will progress to the next round.

Manchester City will move next after the second leg at Etihad stadium. They already lost the Premier League trophy for Liverpool (it is just a matter of time till the round Liverpool officially take the trophy). Additionally, Man City already have reasons to spend all their strength and resources for Champions League because they might lose ban appeal and get punishments from UEFA and might not be allowed to join Champions League next 2 or 3 seasons.

On the other side, it is good to say nearly everyone changed and talked about football resumes, from nationwide to Europe-wide. It is likely that people have felt enought tired with quarantine, and they want to return to new normal life.

[slaman29]

My interest in the CL has taken a nose dive since we (Liverpool) got knocked out. For sporting integrity though it must be completed. The show must go on, I don’t mind who wins it but I don’t want Man City to

I enjoy UCLfrom season to season even if my team gets eliminated in the earlier stages. It's sad that everything had to stop just as the league was starting to get interesting.

Don't you worry about City,  the blancos will handle them in the second leg if the league resumes 

Don't you worry about City or Real Madrid or Atletico, Liverpool! Barca will knock them all out, yes, we remember what you did to us, but it's okay, we'll swap turns this season... whenever it resumes that is!

What I'm more interested in now is who makes it to the next, or if City do.

[$crypto$]

Manchester City will move next after the second leg at Etihad stadium. They already lost the Premier League trophy for Liverpool (it is just a matter of time till the round Liverpool officially take the trophy). Additionally, Man City already have reasons to spend all their strength and resources for Champions League because they might lose ban appeal and get punishments from UEFA and might not be allowed to join Champions League next 2 or 3 seasons.

Fully manchester city will continue to fight in the champions league because this is one of the champions that man can expect in this season, but I believe their match in the second leg with Real Madrid will bring victory to advance to the next round provided they are consistent during the match started again because it's been a long time since competing so it's possible that the rigidity of the player is always there.

[RealMalatesta]

Everyone thinks that teams will "do their best because of X" but in reality teams are already doing their best mate, I do not think anyone goes out and says "maybe we will win, maybe we won't, who cares" or something like that. Everyone tries to win as much as they can.

Sometimes its the obvious talent gap, sometimes its not their day, sometimes strategy just overlaps each other and so forth, in the end one way or another one team loses, not because they didn't wanted it, but because they couldn't. So, Manchester city will definitely try to win the champions league for sure, there is no doubt in that, not just because they are banned for the next years because.. well everyone wants to win the champions league, but will they be capable of doing that? We will see.

[tbct_mt2]

Fully manchester city will continue to fight in the champions league because this is one of the champions that man can expect in this season, but I believe their match in the second leg with Real Madrid will bring victory to advance to the next round provided they are consistent during the match started again because it's been a long time since competing so it's possible that the rigidity of the player is always there.

In the pandemic, the strength of one team depends upon the virus and which player(s) are unfortunately infected with the virus, before which matches (important or not). Every team have their own key players and if they lose their key players for very important matches, the odds to see they lose the game in two legs is higher.

Manchester City is strong and this season they have reasons to fight for the Champions League. Pep has his reasons to demonstrate his reputation in Champions League after so many failed seasons since the day he left Barcelona, from Bayern Muchen to Manchester City.

[leea-1334]

Everyone thinks that teams will "do their best because of X" but in reality teams are already doing their best mate, I do not think anyone goes out and says "maybe we will win, maybe we won't, who cares" or something like that. Everyone tries to win as much as they can.

This is exactly what I think every time I remember a match my team plays (Tottenham Hotspurs) and we are not expected to win. We do not go out and say who cares, we all want to win, no matter how big the odds are against us, some would say even especially when the odds are against us.

[Naida_BR]

Everyone thinks that teams will "do their best because of X" but in reality teams are already doing their best mate, I do not think anyone goes out and says "maybe we will win, maybe we won't, who cares" or something like that. Everyone tries to win as much as they can.

This is exactly what I think every time I remember a match my team plays (Tottenham Hotspurs) and we are not expected to win. We do not go out and say who cares, we all want to win, no matter how big the odds are against us, some would say even especially when the odds are against us.

But now with coronavirus I don't believe that all players are going to give 100% when playing the remaining games.
They will be more focused to play the games and end the season rather than trying to win a title or win a game.
It is more like a process that needs to be done for them in order to reach the summer break.

[Captain Corporate]

 Thats one thing I was not sure about as well. I mean teams will play as well as they can, but maybe some people could be afraid of this more than others. I am seeing people outside going here and there right now even with the virus still going around, yet here I am barely ever went outside for the past 2 full months. Which means players would probably have that difference as well, some people who will want to just stay away from everyone as much as they can while still getting close when they only need to for the position, and players who do not care about it at all. I don't know if that will be something we would be able to see with a naked eye but it feels like that is something players will feel inside of them for sure.

[bitgolden]

Probably better if the odds are against you because think about it if the odds are against you when you lose there is nothing anybody will say to you since you were expected to lose anyway, and if you win there is even bigger upside to you because you were considered to lose while winning.

It is worse when you are expected to win, because if you win there is nothing extra, people already expected you to win anyway so it won't be a big deal, but if you lose a game you should win, there will be a bigger downside. Every team plays their best in almost games that is what I believe. There could be players however who do not play 100%, rarely teams but players could be like that, we have seen plenty of players with attitude problems who sabotage the teams basically.

[bct_ail]

They will be more focused to play the games and end the season rather than trying to win a title or win a game.

Do you really think the players would say "Nah, let us finish the game quickly and try to win the title next season" if they have the chance to win the title?

[jayce]

They will be more focused to play the games and end the season rather than trying to win a title or win a game.

Do you really think the players would say "Nah, let us finish the game quickly and try to win the title next season" if they have the chance to win the title?

Yeah it's better to not restart the competition then. There is no reason to watch passionless games like a pre-season tournament.

[logfiles]

Happy to notice that the German Bundesliga resumed successfully today. Unfortunately didn't watch the matches but this is good news to the Other remaining major leagues in Europe and the UCL that there is still hope to finish up what they started.

Though it's an uphill task, I can't wait for us to get some sweet revenge on Manchester City at the Etihad and kick them out of the UCL. 

[Juggy777]

Happy to notice that the German Bundesliga resumed successfully today. Unfortunately didn't watch the matches but this is good news to the Other remaining major leagues in Europe and the UCL that there is still hope to finish up what they started.

Though it's an uphill task, I can't wait for us to get some sweet revenge on Manchester City at the Etihad and kick them out of the UCL.

@logfiles you need to watch the highlights of the Dortmund game asap because not only did you miss the game, but you also missed the new way of celebrations from the players i.e. shoulder touches, celebrating at least 2 meters away from each other etc. Also it seems that you’re a Real Madrid fan and as a Manchester United fan I’ll be very happy if Madrid can beat our common rival i.e. City, and progress ahead when they meet on August 17th (unofficial date which may be confirmed soon).

Sources:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8326321/Erling-Haalands-team-mates-applaud-afar-Freiburg-players-bump-elbows-celebrations.html

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/champions-league-europa-fixtures-news-18264613

https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/likely-date-of-man-citys-champions-league-second-leg-against-real-madrid-set

[LTU_btc]

@logfiles you need to watch the highlights of the Dortmund game asap because not only did you miss the game, but you also missed the new way of celebrations from the players i.e. shoulder touches, celebrating at least 2 meters away from each other etc.

Well, not everyone if following these guidelines. Hertha player Boyata even kissed his teammate cheek after goal scored:
https://www.goal.com/en/news/bundesliga-players-wont-be-punished-for-not-social/y6ufjek7206w1avqoi28h4oub
IMO, such restrictions isn't needed. I don't think that something bad can happen if they will celebrate goals as usual or shake hands before and after game. There is no social distancing during the game, players touch each other multiple times, so, goal celebration wouldn't be something different.

[Coyster]

Well, not everyone if following these guidelines. Hertha player Boyata even kissed his teammate cheek after goal scored:
https://www.goal.com/en/news/bundesliga-players-wont-be-punished-for-not-social/y6ufjek7206w1avqoi28h4oub
IMO, such restrictions isn't needed. I don't think that something bad can happen if they will celebrate goals as usual or shake hands before and after game. There is no social distancing during the game, players touch each other multiple times, so, goal celebration wouldn't be something different.

The precautionary measures should be strict, but stopping players from celebrating goals together, through hugs shouldn't be included, there is no need for that and I'm sure this players touch each other inside the dressing rooms when they are away from camera 'eyes'. If a goal is scored, it should be celebrated, they should concentrate more on testing the players before the games and also when one teammate shows any symptoms of the virus.

I'll guess the league is doing this to show they are implementing every possible social distancing rules, but since they tackle and shove each other during the 90 minutes, mark closely when taking corner kicks and football being a contact sport, then they should also celebrate their goals scored.

[examplens]

@logfiles you need to watch the highlights of the Dortmund game asap because not only did you miss the game, but you also missed the new way of celebrations from the players i.e. shoulder touches, celebrating at least 2 meters away from each other etc. Also it seems that you’re a Real Madrid fan and as a Manchester United fan I’ll be very happy if Madrid can beat our common rival i.e. City, and progress ahead when they meet on August 17th (unofficial date which may be confirmed soon).

This new way of celebration reminds me of graphic some of the first football computers game. each player rejoices for himself.
I am also a Manchester United fan, but I would be sorry if Man. City does not destroy Real Madrid in the second leg. both deserve something like that. btw. If City does nothing this year in CL, with a possible ban it can affect very negative to the club and pull them back a few years.

[swogerino]

@logfiles you need to watch the highlights of the Dortmund game asap because not only did you miss the game, but you also missed the new way of celebrations from the players i.e. shoulder touches, celebrating at least 2 meters away from each other etc. Also it seems that you’re a Real Madrid fan and as a Manchester United fan I’ll be very happy if Madrid can beat our common rival i.e. City, and progress ahead when they meet on August 17th (unofficial date which may be confirmed soon).

This new way of celebration reminds me of graphic some of the first football computers game. each player rejoices for himself.
I am also a Manchester United fan, but I would be sorry if Man. City does not destroy Real Madrid in the second leg. both deserve something like that. btw. If City does nothing this year in CL, with a possible ban it can affect very negative to the club and pull them back a few years.

I think Manchester City has everything in control when it comes to the second leg against Real Madrid.They have been calm enough to turn the game in Santiago Bernabeu and I think at home they will still play with a cool head again which will help them pass the turn easily.

[leea-1334]

@logfiles you need to watch the highlights of the Dortmund game asap because not only did you miss the game, but you also missed the new way of celebrations from the players i.e. shoulder touches, celebrating at least 2 meters away from each other etc. Also it seems that you’re a Real Madrid fan and as a Manchester United fan I’ll be very happy if Madrid can beat our common rival i.e. City, and progress ahead when they meet on August 17th (unofficial date which may be confirmed soon).

I read also that some players from Hertha Berlin were caught to break the distancing rules when celebrating their goals but they will not be punished,,, I think that would make a bad example for others to follow.

But on a positive note, a lot of others followed. I saw all the pictures of the "cutout fans" too. I think it was very cool:)

[jayce]

I think Manchester City has everything in control when it comes to the second leg against Real Madrid.They have been calm enough to turn the game in Santiago Bernabeu and I think at home they will still play with a cool head again which will help them pass the turn easily.

Last season people predicted that Man City could beaten Tottenham and went to final but they ruined the chance. The statistic shows that every time City play big team in round of 16, they will lose eventually. No one really care if they would be disqualified for the next two seasons. So no reason that City has higher chance to qualify into next phase I think. It's still 50:50.

[Coyster]

Last season people predicted that Man City could beaten Tottenham and went to final but they ruined the chance. The statistic shows that every time City play big team in round of 16, they will lose eventually. No one really care if they would be disqualified for the next two seasons. So no reason that City has higher chance to qualify into next phase I think. It's still 50:50.

It cannot be 50/50 when City won the first leg, away from home and are going into the second leg(at the Etihad)with two crucial away goals, they have done half of the job and their chances of going through is obviously higher than that of Real Madrid, any kind of draw and if Madrid score less than two goals, then city go through.

I'll predict the second leg to end in a draw, which will see city go through, with how lethal peps men are in front of goal at the Etihad, they are definitely going to score, Madrid too, both teams will settle for a draw in this game Imo.