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

[swogerino]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

[leea-1334]

As I posted earlier in this thread, I personally think that there could be surprise this year. There are so many critical factors this year that would not exist without this pandemia situation. It is the first time in years where I find it difficult to bet on a clear favourite. However, I would narrow it down to Bayern, Real and Juve but also I would not underestimated teams like Atalanta, Leipzig or Napoli.

I have to say we should not disagree,,, their ability to frustrate Liverpool across two games showed that they found the way to defeat the Reds and they can always improve and tinker with their strategies to achieve the same. But tell you,,, if they meet Real Madrid they will probably have a huge psychological barrier to overcome!

[tomahawk9]

I personally think that there could be surprise this year. <...>

ditto. i think Napoli or Lyon will go through, Juve and Barca are not looking like the usual giants that bulldoze every team on their way, especially the spaniards. I'm not a fan of smaller teams advancing further in the CL than the top teams, but what can you do? (;

some users are already posting their CL picks, so i'll post my first CL ticket of the week:


Juventus' backline looked SO bad in the final stage of the serie A, i believe Lyon are totally capable of scoring one or two next friday, but, it's very unlikely that the italians will finish the match without finding the net, right?

[BIT-BENDER]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

Prediction would be similar to mine, Bayern Munich seems obviously in, but Barcelona fans would have a story to tell about them being confident. Barcelona themselves should qualify by beating Napoli, but Real Madrid and Manchester city is an exciting match, I predict Real Madrid to win the match at the Etihad stadium, but am still thinking if they can be good enough to qualify.

[kassex]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

Prediction would be similar to mine, Bayern Munich seems obviously in, but Barcelona fans would have a story to tell about them being confident. Barcelona themselves should qualify by beating Napoli, but Real Madrid and Manchester city is an exciting match, I predict Real Madrid to win the match at the Etihad stadium, but am still thinking if they can be good enough to qualify.

if Real Madrid scores quickly and does not concede, then there is a chance. But Manchester City will also try to score at least one goal. Just winning will not be enough.

[leea-1334]

Instead of betting for Juventus and I think it is quite risky because even I personally am not sure of the Juventus squad this time and even though in the second leg Juventus play at home I am still not sure that Juventus will win and that way, I personally prefer to bet for Manchester City because for me City is still better when compared to Madrid this season and also, City have been winning 2-1 in the first leg so I'm sure City will be able to maintain that advantage or maybe will still win the match.

At this stage,,, I am objective and neutral and that is good for me, I think based on Europa games last night, the smart bet is to go for value here so Juventus only looks a good value if they are at least 2.0, same thing for City. Real Madrid at 4x is incredible value, these are the most experienced Champions League team so you never discount experience in this tournament:)

[Naida_BR]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

Bayern Munchen is already qualified.
I don't think that Chelsea is going to be able to reverse this situation and pass to the next stage.
However, I don't think that the odds are high to bet on this.

[Juggy777]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

Prediction would be similar to mine, Bayern Munich seems obviously in, but Barcelona fans would have a story to tell about them being confident. Barcelona themselves should qualify by beating Napoli, but Real Madrid and Manchester city is an exciting match, I predict Real Madrid to win the match at the Etihad stadium, but am still thinking if they can be good enough to qualify.

if Real Madrid scores quickly and does not concede, then there is a chance. But Manchester City will also try to score at least one goal. Just winning will not be enough.

@kassex i strongly feel that Real Madrid will win this match because post the covid break they came out firing on all cylinders, and stormed their way to win the la Liga. However I do understand why everyone here favours Manchester City, but considering Zidane record in the past I’m thinking of wagering a small bet on RM, anyone else planning to do the same?.

Source:

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/la-liga/real-madrid-la-liga-title-win-determined-restart-6510495/

[tyz]

Man City vs Real Madrid --- 1.72 - 4.50 - 4.40
The cost/risk ratio for betting on a draw or a win of Real is pretty good.

Real Madrid has their good form but Man City in the last match in Premier League also shown how good they are.

I focused more on the odds. In my opinion there is no clear favorite in this match. From this point of view, the odds for a draw or a win of Real are very good. Real Madrid is a little underrated this season. They didn't play brilliantly but very efficiently, so they deserved to be Spanish champions, while ManCity played much worse than last season (17 points less in the league than last season). Also they're eliminated in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, having won the cup last year.

The odds shows Real Madrid is considered lower than Man City. One reason is Man City will play at Etihad, their home stadium. Second reason is Real Madrid will not have Ramos. With last thing to fight for in this season, who know Man City will bring us from surprise to surprise and win the title, I don't know.

Real Madrid has their history in CL and their winning ADN and playing style of a dominator can help them. This match, I don't think Real can dominate Man City in ball possesion but from reverse attacks, they will be wisely and fastly enough to do something. Important thing for Real is not get concede goal first.

Honestly, playing home does not bring a big advantage these times. Without audience it is more like a test match on the Algarve coast in summer break. I can partly follow your arguments, but still the big gap in odds is not justified in my opinion, which is a good betting opportunity. To be more on the safe side I would bet on X2 (double chance draw or win Real). Odds are around 2.2 at the moment.

[kassex]

I think here is a good option to bet on all the teams that will qualify and the total odd should relatively good.I think many here will agree with me that the teams who will qualify are easily identifiable and they are,Juventus,Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.I would not risk to include neither Manchester City neither Real Madrid as it is a really difficult game to predict.

Prediction would be similar to mine, Bayern Munich seems obviously in, but Barcelona fans would have a story to tell about them being confident. Barcelona themselves should qualify by beating Napoli, but Real Madrid and Manchester city is an exciting match, I predict Real Madrid to win the match at the Etihad stadium, but am still thinking if they can be good enough to qualify.

if Real Madrid scores quickly and does not concede, then there is a chance. But Manchester City will also try to score at least one goal. Just winning will not be enough.

@kassex i strongly feel that Real Madrid will win this match because post the covid break they came out firing on all cylinders, and stormed their way to win the la Liga. However I do understand why everyone here favours Manchester City, but considering Zidane record in the past I’m thinking of wagering a small bet on RM, anyone else planning to do the same?.

Source:

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/la-liga/real-madrid-la-liga-title-win-determined-restart-6510495/

I am a fan of Real Madrid since 1998. I will be glad if Real Madrid wins and goes to the quarter finals. But the score of the first match does not allow us to believe in a favorable outcome of the confrontation.

[casperBGD]

I am a fan of Real Madrid since 1998.

so, since Mijatovic scored in Champions league final, against Juventus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aqhWJ5GblE

IMO, Real Madrid has a tough one to make, but i would give them more chance to find themselves in QF, then Juventus in a match with Lyon, i do not see why everyone thinks that Juventus will have an easy one, Lyon has a really good result from the first match, and play defensive football, while Juventus did not finished league in a good manner, and their form is also questionable at the moment

Real Madrid chances are FmPoV 60%, City on 40%
Juventus is on 30%, Lyon on 70%, but would skip to play both, just goals in Turin, under2.5

[masulum]

I am a fan of Real Madrid since 1998. I will be glad if Real Madrid wins and goes to the quarter finals. But the score of the first match does not allow us to believe in a favorable outcome of the confrontation.

Madrid should still have a chance to win in the 2nd leg. Indeed, 2 goals without conceding is not an easy for players while man city play in their home. However, motivation after they win La Liga will keep players in good confidence. This is what I think will make Madrid can scored 2 goals in the match. Some people thinking about miracle or if they still have ronaldo can win this match, but without Ronaldo, they are still have lot of good quality players and its enough to beat City.

[cryptofrka]

Juventus is on 30%, Lyon on 70%, but would skip to play both, just goals in Turin, under2.5

I already posted that people are completely ignoring Lyon, but this is also taking it a bit too far if you ask me. Lyon has a decent squad and a really good result but Juventus is one of the top remaining teams in the draw.
I'd say it's more a 60-40 for Juventus, which is great for Lyon. Juventus is definitely capable of defending an 1-0 lead and has more quality, depth and experience to kill the game once they get the first goal - be it in regular time or in OT.

[Coyster]

I’m thinking of wagering a small bet on RM, anyone else planning to do the same?

I'm very sure a lot of fans will place their bets for Madrid to qualify, and looking at the odds for Madrid to go through the the QF, you can consider it to be a good stake, I've been discussing with friends in the past few weeks and everyone of them seems to think Madird has what it takes to overturn the advantage city has over them and go through to the QF; but I'm still standing by by words, which I've been expressing on this thread for months now, I'm going with City on this game, Real will have to be exceptional to eliminate City, they must also try as much as possible to ensure peps men don't score, I can't see Madrid doing all that; I'm rooting for city to go all the way to the final this year.

[snipie]

Juventus is on 30%, Lyon on 70%, but would skip to play both, just goals in Turin, under2.5

I already posted that people are completely ignoring Lyon, but this is also taking it a bit too far if you ask me. Lyon has a decent squad and a really good result but Juventus is one of the top remaining teams in the draw.
I'd say it's more a 60-40 for Juventus, which is great for Lyon. Juventus is definitely capable of defending an 1-0 lead and has more quality, depth and experience to kill the game once they get the first goal - be it in regular time or in OT.

Very risky game imo, Juventus isn't in its best shape and Lyon can score in the match and keeps a draw until the end. Hmm I think it is the end of the trip for Juve this season...
The other game between City and Real Madrid isn't easy too, man City is an explosive team, able to score many goals in a game like it can lose easily. Read Madrid is good with Zidane but generally scores few goals. I think both teams to score and City to pass to the next round.

[coinlocket$]

Manchester City is actually the favorite to be the champion



Source: https://www.oddschecker.com/football/champions-league/winner


I don't think they will pass vs Real 

[perfect999]

I would say that betting on Madrid could be awesome because we are talking about Madrid here, it is not like a small team. However last time this happened, it was City vs Liverpool game after the break and for some reason pundits gave Liverpool 3.4 or 3.7 I am not sure and I was shocked, I mean this is the team that became champions, I am not saying give Liverpool 1.1 obviously, but I would make it around 2.4-2.6 for both teams in that game, we all know how badly City destroyed Liverpool on that game and how pundits were quite right.

So, yes at one point I am saying that it is looking like Real Madrid should deserve more than 4.4 type of numbers, it should be under 3 here as well, but on the other hand I do not want to go against the pundits since they probably know more than me.

[coinlocket$]

Source: https://twitter.com/juvefcdotcom/status/1291482243433717762

Dybala still recovering from his injury he maybe play if they will need him in case of necessity.

[babo]

I'm very sure a lot of fans will place their bets for Madrid to qualify, and looking at the odds for Madrid to go through the the QF, you can consider it to be a good stake, I've been discussing with friends in the past few weeks and everyone of them seems to think Madird has what it takes to overturn the advantage city has over them and go through to the QF; but I'm still standing by by words, which I've been expressing on this thread for months now, I'm going with City on this game, Real will have to be exceptional to eliminate City, they must also try as much as possible to ensure peps men don't score, I can't see Madrid doing all that; I'm rooting for city to go all the way to the final this year.

in the $coinlockets's table lyon is really very low in the rankings to become champion
something will mean
I have not even considered an Italian team (Naples)
although it is good it is inadequate for competitions of this type

[giammangiato]

Source: https://twitter.com/juvefcdotcom/status/1291482243433717762

Dybala still recovering from his injury he maybe play if they will need him in case of necessity.

On paper it looks like a very strong team, however Ronaldo is not enough to carry it forward all team.
Barcelona for example, in my opinion is much stronger than Juventus.
Has possession of the ball and are very good at dribbling, certainly they have more chances in general.

I think Barcellona have much chance, i dont undestarnd bookmakers.