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

[LTU_btc]

Well after all, Bayern was strongest team this year. They won all 11 Champions league games this season and most was won very easy, like Spurs 2:7 Bayern, Crvena Zvezda 0:6 Bayern, Barca 2:8 Bayern, two big wins against Chelsea. Though, not everything was easy, remember how they were struggling under Kovac in first half of season. It's only unfair that Lewandowski will not get Golden Ball this year...

what are your thoughts in regards to having a "one-legged knock-out round" for next season?
^{- I did like its outcome since it forces both teams to give everything in a single match.}

It was interesting, but I would prefer everything back to normal. As said above, in such case games would be held in neutral stadium, it's not good for fans who lose chance to support their team at home pitch. Also, less games is not good for TV and UEFA because it's less revenue. One game gives advantage to underdogs, but I think better tema should win.

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[DeathAngel]

yes bayern won, but I didn't like the game..it absolutely didn't give me the idea of being a champions league final
in the end it has to be a show, not a team trying to take the cup away at all costs

for me is a boring game
but congrats to bayern for the win

Fans not being allowed to attend totally kills the atmosphere so I’m not surprised it wasn’t the greatest final. Bayern fans won’t care on bit though will they?

[hd49728]

I never thought a final could be this boring but congratulations to Bayern fans.
what are your thoughts in regards to having a "one-legged knock-out round" for next season?
^{- I did like its outcome since it forces both teams to give everything in a single match.}

It can happen next season because the pandemic might last next one or two years. Vaccines are not yet available, safe vaccines I meant. Even there are available safe vaccines, it takes time to produce and distribute on massive scales. The pandemic won't end if vaccines only be distributed in rich nations. The world nowadays is in globalization era so everything, especially pandemic must be solved with cooperations among nations, worldwide.

One-legged knock-out also gives more odds for big surprises but I won't think it will be remained after the end of pandemic. Income from televisions and on stadiums are huge and live-source for football clubs as well as UEFA. They will try to bring Champions League and Europa League knock-out phases back to traditional ones as soon as possible.

[Bl_385]

I never thought a final could be this boring but congratulations to Bayern fans.
what are your thoughts in regards to having a "one-legged knock-out round" for next season?
^{- I did like its outcome since it forces both teams to give everything in a single match.}

It can happen next season because the pandemic might last next one or two years. Vaccines are not yet available, safe vaccines I meant. Even there are available safe vaccines, it takes time to produce and distribute on massive scales. The pandemic won't end if vaccines only be distributed in rich nations. The world nowadays is in globalization era so everything, especially pandemic must be solved with cooperations among nations, worldwide.

One-legged knock-out also gives more odds for big surprises but I won't think it will be remained after the end of pandemic. Income from televisions and on stadiums are huge and live-source for football clubs as well as UEFA. They will try to bring Champions League and Europa League knock-out phases back to traditional ones as soon as possible.

There will be many surprises, everything is possible in one game, and especially the advantage of the home field for some teams is much more pronounced.
Artificial grass, the size of the field, many other factors play a big role that can be of great help to the hosts and it will be interesting to follow these qualifications.

[AakZaki]

~snip~
Whether this final will belong to PSG or they will have to hand over and give appreciation to the German team. Looking forward to that in a moment.

My guess is a little right, there is not much goal difference, Munich won 1-0. Seeing the match, Munich's ball possession was superior to PSG. PSG is not without good opportunities, just look at three golden opportunities, but Manuel Neuer performed well, Nuer was able to make three brilliant saves. Congratulations to Munich now your record equals Barca's six-time Champion League winners.

[Darkoth89]

yes bayern won, but I didn't like the game..it absolutely didn't give me the idea of being a champions league final
in the end it has to be a show, not a team trying to take the cup away at all costs

for me is a boring game
but congrats to bayern for the win

I agree the game was not of previous years quality for a final of the Champions League however in general was a really good game to watch at least I liked it.I feel sorry for Paris but Bayern has more experience in such events having won this competition quite some times and that was the difference who netted them the title.Paris only earned some experience which can be useful in upcoming seasons of the Champions League.

Really? Imho last years final Liverpool vs Spurs was boring. I enjoyed yesterdays match. Both teams had good chances, we saw some great goal keeping, the match was intense and open till the end.

In my opinion most, me included, had an completely wrong expectation of this final after they saw how PSG beat Leipzig and Bayern defeated Barca. But teams tend to rather play wait-and-see than going full offensive from the start.

[Daniel91]

~snip~
Whether this final will belong to PSG or they will have to hand over and give appreciation to the German team. Looking forward to that in a moment.

My guess is a little right, there is not much goal difference, Munich won 1-0. Seeing the match, Munich's ball possession was superior to PSG. PSG is not without good opportunities, just look at three golden opportunities, but Manuel Neuer performed well, Nuer was able to make three brilliant saves. Congratulations to Munich now your record equals Barca's six-time Champion League winners.

Bayern and PSG have very different styles of play and it's difficult to compare them.
Both teams had their chances and the team that scored the first goal won.
If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

[babo]

the match looked boring due to the lack of resistance from PSG...
almost 60% in 90 minutes of the game, PSG only survived. Their attacks are very ineffective and too rushed when they get the opportunity. in contrast to Bayern who are very calm, structured and look experienced.

yes, TOTAL agree... PSG have no experience, for this reason.
Bayern are very calm, and experienced.
but game is boring, really boring

I'm the kind of fan who loves the show, even if their team loses
I watch games to have fun, not to cry if a team that is paid a lot of money loses or wins

[kassex]

Flick is a very strong coach. Not everyone can come and immediately take the treble. Moreover, without spending a lot of money on transfers. Many, even buying the best players for big money, cannot do it.

[bct_ail]

Flick is a very strong coach. Not everyone can come and immediately take the treble. Moreover, without spending a lot of money on transfers. Many, even buying the best players for big money, cannot do it.

But the way was already prepared, because he finally took over the team during the season. Only the next season will be interesting. He has to prove himself there.

Because it just fits. Here is an article about Hansi Flick:  https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/hansi-flick-10-things-on-bayern-munich-s-record-breaking-title-winning-coach-11663

[AakZaki]

~snip~
If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

Why are you so sure PSG will win if he scores the first goal? There are many possibilities in the match, anything can happen. But we have seen the final result, Munich deserves to be a champion. They appear dominant. Just look at the goal from Munich, not a penalty or luck, it was born of good cooperation. Munich did better that day so they won.

[babo]

Why are you so sure PSG will win if he scores the first goal? There are many possibilities in the match, anything can happen. But we have seen the final result, Munich deserves to be a champion. They appear dominant. Just look at the goal from Munich, not a penalty or luck, it was born of good cooperation. Munich did better that day so they won.

many teams scored first and then unleashed their opponents' anger
you never know what can happen in football because men have sentiments and with anger/hate/fear they can win anyway

making the first goal led teams to lose finals (I remember a Juventus match)

[cryptofrka]

Flick is a very strong coach. Not everyone can come and immediately take the treble. Moreover, without spending a lot of money on transfers. Many, even buying the best players for big money, cannot do it.

He's doing well with transfers so far too. They brought Sane for next season, he'll be a tremendous addition to an already world-class team.
They are losing some players that they have loaned (Perišić, Coutinho, Odriozola), but I'm sure they will either bring 1-2 more players or promote some youngsters from within.

They are in a really strong position to be contenders for the CL next season as well.

[Daniel91]

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If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

Why are you so sure PSG will win if he scores the first goal? There are many possibilities in the match, anything can happen. But we have seen the final result, Munich deserves to be a champion. They appear dominant. Just look at the goal from Munich, not a penalty or luck, it was born of good cooperation. Munich did better that day so they won.

I said probable, not sure 
I'm older and I have watched a lot of such finals and experience tells me that the team that is the first to score in such tied matches usually wins in the end because of the great psychological advantage given by the lead in the match.

[Saint-loup]

~snip~
If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

Why are you so sure PSG will win if he scores the first goal? There are many possibilities in the match, anything can happen. But we have seen the final result, Munich deserves to be a champion. They appear dominant. Just look at the goal from Munich, not a penalty or luck, it was born of good cooperation. Munich did better that day so they won.

yes I agree, the goal was totally fair, all the PSG defense was there, it wasn't even a counterattack, Munich was just better than Paris.

[Lillominato89]

Why are you so sure PSG will win if he scores the first goal? There are many possibilities in the match, anything can happen. But we have seen the final result, Munich deserves to be a champion. They appear dominant. Just look at the goal from Munich, not a penalty or luck, it was born of good cooperation. Munich did better that day so they won.

many teams scored first and then unleashed their opponents' anger
you never know what can happen in football because men have sentiments and with anger/hate/fear they can win anyway

making the first goal led teams to lose finals (I remember a Juventus match)

football thrives on emotions, the finals are a continuous emotion for the entire 90 minutes of play, and both teams play to bring the trophy home! those who do not let themselves be overcome by fear play with the belief that they can win. and whoever scores first does not always win! see Sevilla - Inter

[kawetsriyanto]

If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

Lol. No one really knows the result of the final match even if one of them scored first. There were already many final matches that cannot determine from the first goal. You are too early judging PSG to win if they scored first. The final result is always hard to predict even one team seems to have a better squad. Anyway, It is not a usual match, bro. It is the final match of the Champions League, which team who has a better mentality and motivation, should have a higher chance to win.

[Swordsoffreedom]

yes bayern won, but I didn't like the game..it absolutely didn't give me the idea of being a champions league final
in the end it has to be a show, not a team trying to take the cup away at all costs

for me is a boring game
but congrats to bayern for the win

I agree the game was not of previous years quality for a final of the Champions League however in general was a really good game to watch at least I liked it.I feel sorry for Paris but Bayern has more experience in such events having won this competition quite some times and that was the difference who netted them the title.Paris only earned some experience which can be useful in upcoming seasons of the Champions League.

Really? Imho last years final Liverpool vs Spurs was boring. I enjoyed yesterdays match. Both teams had good chances, we saw some great goal keeping, the match was intense and open till the end.

In my opinion most, me included, had an completely wrong expectation of this final after they saw how PSG beat Leipzig and Bayern defeated Barca. But teams tend to rather play wait-and-see than going full offensive from the start.

I agree with your thought.  After watching Barcelona vs Bayern Munich match, I thought we were going to see an offensive game in final. because PSG and Bayern Munich both have some best forward lineup. but I was really disappointed to see the final match. I expected something more aggressive. but they can give us a slow gameplay. though PSG got some good chance but they missed.

[hd49728]

If PSG had scored the first goal they would probably be european champions now.

Football is not as simple as that and we can not rely on missed opportunities to say if it happened, PSG would have won the trophy.

However I do agree that in the final match, PSG controlled Bayern's offense system and tactics very well. Despite some personal moments from Lewandowsky and Coman, Bayern did not dominate the game like they used to do in Champions League this tournament. PSG did their works well just lack of correctness in their shots.

Lol. No one really knows the result of the final match even if one of them scored first. There were already many final matches that cannot determine from the first goal. You are too early judging PSG to win if they scored first. The final result is always hard to predict even one team seems to have a better squad. Anyway, It is not a usual match, bro. It is the final match of the Champions League, which team who has a better mentality and motivation, should have a higher chance to win.

PSG with their fast and good dribbling forwards can do well if they score first and take a lead against Bayern. As we see in the final match, Bayern did not have an easy game like their previous matches with Chelsea, Napoli and Barcelona.

[babo]

football thrives on emotions, the finals are a continuous emotion for the entire 90 minutes of play, and both teams play to bring the trophy home! those who do not let themselves be overcome by fear play with the belief that they can win. and whoever scores first does not always win! see Sevilla - Inter

exact! total agree!
these are the real matches, in my humble opinion.
I like to watch exciting matches, where many goals are scored and where there are so many emotions!
Games played in defense to protect the result -> bore me.