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

[babo]

UEFA have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo must provide a negative COVID-19 test no less than one week before Juventus play Barcelona in order to play in the match.

then there is hope that we have
in the end the favor does it to those who watch the game (and therefore enjoy watching it) and not so much to the team (juventus)

win or lose, it doesn't really matter (for me of course)

[xxjumperxx]

Im just so excited for the CL to start again. I cant beare to watch Nations League tbh.
I hope gets to play against one of his biggest Rivals Barcelona...

[qomariah95]

UEFA have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo must provide a negative COVID-19 test no less than one week before Juventus play Barcelona in order to play in the match.

then there is hope that we have
in the end the favor does it to those who watch the game (and therefore enjoy watching it) and not so much to the team (juventus)

win or lose, it doesn't really matter (for me of course)

It's a pity if Cristiano Ronaldo can't play for that match. Due to the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo in the match, the match was not that interesting. Rival Ronaldo vs Messi is highly anticipated, they have not met for a long time in a match.

[Slow death]

The silly Nations League pause ended and back to CL and awesome leagues matches 

Yes, I happy to. I don’t know a fan which have any happiness about the games from the Nations League. Okay, the one or another watching few games. But the most games a pretty boring. I really hope, the Nations League will be abolished.

besides the games being very boring, there is another big problem: making these games in this pandemic. I know that all governments are saying that people should live the new "normal", but you have to have common sense, there is already a league for each country, there is a champions league, so why put more games beyond these in this time of pandemic? this only harms the clubs even more if a player becomes infected due to such Nations League games. they could have postponed all Nations League games until next year when have the vaccine

[BIT-BENDER]

Barcelona first match in 2020-2021 Uefa champions league is against ferencvarosi at the camp nou and juventus first match is away against Dynamo Kiev, Ronaldo vs Messi is fore-seen as the highlight reel of this season Uefa champion league.
If ronaldo is not permitted to play because of corona when barcelona and juventus meet in the first leg, we can have that meeting next on.
I would enjoy both players playing in any match they are both exciting to watch.

[leea-1334]

As a Barca fan, I actually prefer for CR7 to be fit and healthy in time for our clash. He always brought out the best in Messi and this time he's meeting a much weakened Barcelona, but I personally think our team rises to the occassion when Messi is extra fired up, and for sure the presence of Ronaldo will do that:)

Messi vs Ronaldo, the mid 30’s geriatric version
No, I’ve loved seeing their careers & they're still world class, it’ll be great to see them face off twice in the group stage.

Same here,,, I do not like either more than the other in particular but we all admit that they have both been wonderful advertisements for the beautiful game!

And plus I am also in my 30s so to see them play and be great at their age? Makes me feel good about myself too.

Many more years hopefully!

[suzanne5223]

The Ronaldo coronavirus positive test is legit. The portuguese football federation released his status to the press few days ago and cnn has carried the news. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/13/football/cristiano-ronaldo-coronavirus-spt-intl/

Indeed, it is true. The test shows positive, then Ronaldo has no choice, he should take a rest and get some health treatment. Let's hope that he will be okay and can come back to play very soon. Actually, not only him to get positive on the test, there are some other Juve players else. This is rather bad news, I think Football competition is needed to consider for a temporary stop (paused), including UEFA Champions League competition.

I shocked when I heard the news of Ronaldo testing positive for covid 19 and I was like how did he contacted it. Does anyone if his family are negative? Meanwhile, with the level, Ronaldo use to train and medical practitioners help he will be okay faster than we can imagine cause his absent wont affect his club in their SerieA and UEFA match

All Ronaldo fans must be shocked to hear this bad news, possibility of being infected at the Juventus training camp when the Juventus vs Napoli
match is postponed. Because there are several Juventus staff who are positive for COVID19, the possibility that Ronaldo was infected there. But
I'm sure Ronaldo will recover quickly, Moreover, according to the news I read, Ronaldo didn't feel any symptoms. Unfortunately Ronaldo cannot
play against Crotone later in Serie A, but I believe Juventus can win against Crotone without Ronaldo.

@MCobian in my personal opinion Ronaldo will recover very soon, because as a footballer he has higher immunity levels which will assist him in beating this virus. Furthermore according to media news he’s recovering, and those player’s who came in close proximity with him have tested negative which proves that this was indeed a mild infection.

Source:

https://www.bloombergquint.com/coronavirus-outbreak/soccer-player-cristiano-ronaldo-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

Since Ronaldo is not feeling any symptoms when he was tested positive for covid 19 it a sign that the virus was detected early which make it a mild infection as Juggy777 said but I think Ronaldo will also miss Juventus Champions League  upcoming match either cause I will need to be isolated for 2 weeks after he tested negative.

[Raflesia]

Barcelona first match in 2020-2021 Uefa champions league is against ferencvarosi at the camp nou and juventus first match is away against Dynamo Kiev, Ronaldo vs Messi is fore-seen as the highlight reel of this season Uefa champion league.
If ronaldo is not permitted to play because of corona when barcelona and juventus meet in the first leg, we can have that meeting next on.
I would enjoy both players playing in any match they are both exciting to watch.

The most awaited match is Juventus vs Barcelona in the first round where they want the two players to perform brilliantly but have a little problem with Ronaldo due to being exposed to Covid-19 after being declared by the Portuguese federation but I think there is still 15 days for Ronaldo to be isolated. and and recover from this virus so that in time it can appear again.

[coinlocket$]

The most awaited match is Juventus vs Barcelona in the first round where they want the two players to perform brilliantly but have a little problem with Ronaldo due to being exposed to Covid-19 after being declared by the Portuguese federation but I think there is still 15 days for Ronaldo to be isolated. and and recover from this virus so that in time it can appear again.

The quarantine in Italy is 10 days if the test is negative after positive.
Ronaldo must be negative the 1st time on 21st October or before to be able to be called for the game with Barca.

Uefa need to create a new protocol and create a bubble as NBA did.

[tokeweed]

^  Impossible to do it like the NBA imho.  That would be a logistical nightmare.

Anyway, you guys try FJ's Jackmate promo yet?  It's kinda like DFS but not really.  It's a dumbed down version but it looks like it's gonna be fun when the CL starts and start racking up those points.

[ShowOff]

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I would enjoy both players playing in any match they are both exciting to watch.

Their prowess on the field may not be long for us to enjoy as football lovers because they have entered retirement age "maybe in the next few years". The pinnacle of their careers has passed and we just enjoy how great these two guys are on the pitch and of course the competition between the two is very much awaited.
The match between Juventus vs Barcelona is one of the most awaited matches in the Champions League this season. I hope these two star players can appear and present the best games for their respective teams. Regarding Ronaldo's health status, I hope he can get well soon before this meeting arrives.

The quarantine in Italy is 10 days if the test is negative after positive.
Ronaldo must be negative the 1st time on 21st October or before to be able to be called for the game with Barca.

True, if the result is negative it means he will play at least one other match before the game against Barcelona. But will this scenario go as smoothly as expected?

[babo]

The most awaited match is Juventus vs Barcelona in the first round where they want the two players to perform brilliantly but have a little problem with Ronaldo due to being exposed to Covid-19 after being declared by the Portuguese federation but I think there is still 15 days for Ronaldo to be isolated. and and recover from this virus so that in time it can appear again.

I am also waiting for this match between two beautiful teams and two powerful champions: Messi the flea and Ronaldo CR7!
We hope we can dispute it and we can enjoy it.

Let's hope they find a vaccine as soon as possible. Not only for football, but also for the economy.

[Soonandwaite]

I am also waiting for this match between two beautiful teams and two powerful champions: Messi the flea and Ronaldo CR7!
We hope we can dispute it and we can enjoy it.

Let's hope they find a vaccine as soon as possible. Not only for football, but also for the economy.

i think by may 2020 we will still see stadiums without fans .but without singing it is not a real football game with a great atmosphere.
maybe ronaldo scores three goals and messi scores 4 goals.and no fan can get angry or happy in the stadium.that is really sad
i hope this corona evil is soon history ..........soon and be patiente 

[Smartvirus]

i think by may 2020 we will still see stadiums without fans .but without singing it is not a real football game with a great atmosphere.
maybe ronaldo scores three goals and messi scores 4 goals.and no fan can get angry or happy in the stadium.that is really sad
i hope this corona evil is soon history ..........soon and be patiente 

I'm sure you meant May 2021, as we are far ahead of the stated date but then, yeah. This is what football have turned into in this era of the pandemic which the world still don't know if it's ever going to end or we should just give up and live with it. A lot of people are already living with it as the case may seem.
Not having fans in the fans section has made football matches seem like a training in section. Even trainings before the pandemic was more fun as some fans still occupied the stadium to be entertained by the activities athletes partake in. It just doesn't feel like it without the fans. Instead of people, I see badges... Boring.

[NotATether]

^  Impossible to do it like the NBA imho.  That would be a logistical nightmare.

That's right, even if UEFA had a bubble ready, they would have to rush teams in and out in just a few hours before the next match starts, and with 8 games crammed into the same day followed by another day of 8 games, staff will be quickly overwhelmed and procedures wouldn't be implemented properly as a result which makes the bubble less effective. Plus you have twice as many players on the field to monitor compared to NBA.

The match between Juventus vs Barcelona is one of the most awaited matches in the Champions League this season. I hope these two star players can appear and present the best games for their respective teams. Regarding Ronaldo's health status, I hope he can get well soon before this meeting arrives.

That would be great but let's hope that Ferencvaros and Dynamo Kyiv don't mar the fans' enjoyment by scoring a win against Juventus or Barcelona because the match will be more exciting to watch if both Juventus and Barcelona win their matchday 1, right? Then it's a challenge to see who'll end the other's winning streak.

[Raflesia]

The most awaited match is Juventus vs Barcelona in the first round where they want the two players to perform brilliantly but have a little problem with Ronaldo due to being exposed to Covid-19 after being declared by the Portuguese federation but I think there is still 15 days for Ronaldo to be isolated. and and recover from this virus so that in time it can appear again.

I am also waiting for this match between two beautiful teams and two powerful champions: Messi the flea and Ronaldo CR7!
We hope we can dispute it and we can enjoy it.

Let's hope they find a vaccine as soon as possible. Not only for football, but also for the economy.

Maybe for a mega star Ronaldo (CR7) a vaccine can be found quickly

In this match, hopefully there will be no embarrassing results and in essence this match will be very attacking.

Have you heard the news about the vaccine from China which will be mass produced soon? means that it is a sign the vaccine is ready to face the economy.

[AakZaki]

Yes, I happy to. I don’t know a fan which have any happiness about the games from the Nations League. Okay, the one or another watching few games. But the most games a pretty boring. I really hope, the Nations League will be abolished.

I am also very happy that UCL is starting again. Several games have been scheduled and I am waiting. On matchday 1 PSG vs Manchester United is scheduled to take place at the Parc des Princes Stadium. Something that interests me, Cavani will play against his former club. Apart from that I also want to see how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chooses the main players, especially the defender position. They had bad results in the EPL, big losing because of the defender players' own mistakes. Even though Manchester United's last match won 3-0 with PSG, Manchester United's situation today is very different.

[coinlocket$]

^  Impossible to do it like the NBA imho.  That would be a logistical nightmare.

Well if they cannot do the bubble soon or later leagues will stop, oh well they will be all positive soon or later so the problem will not exist at all atlest they will have antibodies.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Yes, I happy to. I don’t know a fan which have any happiness about the games from the Nations League. Okay, the one or another watching few games. But the most games a pretty boring. I really hope, the Nations League will be abolished.

The nation's league or international break as they call it isn't really helping as per entertainment wise. I'm not enjoying anything about the games at all. Coupled with the fact that, the Covid19 situation with every fan not allowed in the stadium has produced worst matches so far. International games were supposed to be interesting but, not much teams have got the star players we often hope to watch and the chances of teams having the best squad battling it out is rare.

Just cant wait for the UEFA Champions League to begin. Clearly the draws have been done since two weeks ago and the PSG and Manchester United match is going to be one of the fun matches to watch though, I don't see manchester united not loosing this one.

[RealMalatesta]

There are tons of players from all around the world who got it and didn't really do bad at all. I remember when NBA first got cancelled first ones to get was Rudy Gobbert and Donoval Mitchell, I didn't hear from Rudy but we know Donovan spoke about it and said he feels like he could go out and play a whole game, he didn't felt anything at all.

Those type of viruses do exist as well, not everyone who gets corona suddenly goes very ill and suddenly dies, some of them just feels nothing and unless got a test they wouldn't even know they had it. Ronaldo is probably like that, dude doesn't seem to have any problems, he just has it so he needs to lockdown just so he doesn't spread it to anyone else and that's it. Let's hope nobody else from Portugal or his family got it.