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

[Karartma1]

Lack of experience in Champions League!
This is what happened yesterday between Real, which has won the highest number of cups so far, and Atalanta which evidently still need to get a sense of what's like to play big teams in the final stages.
I enjoyed the game and I won my bet, I had no doubts that RM was going to win the game.

[Igebotz]

I hope that today we will see a great game of Athletico Madrid, where they can beat Chelsea in the away match! I bet on Athletico to win

Congratulations on losing your money in advance, Athletico Madrid were lucky Chelsea didn't 5 against them in the first leg, Chelsea dominated the game from the first half till the end of the game, Athletico had few shot on target in the encounter, the way Chelsea plays it's very difficult to have a shot at their goalkeeper, the defence is very compact, the highest Athletico would ever see here is a draw. Chelsea is likely to win again, Tuchel is unpredictable, we may see the likes of Silva in the starting eleven today.

[Karartma1]

I hope that today we will see a great game of Athletico Madrid, where they can beat Chelsea in the away match! I bet on Athletico to win

Congratulations on losing your money in advance, Athletico Madrid were lucky Chelsea didn't 5 against them in the first leg, Chelsea dominated the game from the first half till the end of the game, Athletico had few shot on target in the encounter, the way Chelsea plays it's very difficult to have a shot at their goalkeeper, the defence is very compact, the highest Athletico would ever see here is a draw. Chelsea is likely to win again, Tuchel is unpredictable, we may see the likes of Silva in the starting eleven today.

It's true that Chelsea's Tuchel has showed a great sense of solidity and defense-wise it looks a completely different team from what we saw with Lampard.
However, the colchoneros will play their cards, I'm sure, and I wouldn't call this over just yet.
This is gonna be a great match and if I have to think of an end result 1-1 might be it.

[CLS63]

Lack of experience in Champions League!
This is what happened yesterday between Real, which has won the highest number of cups so far, and Atalanta which evidently still need to get a sense of what's like to play big teams in the final stages.
I enjoyed the game and I won my bet, I had no doubts that RM was going to win the game.

The match was very close when it comes to the statistics actually. But Real Madrid were the side that made a very good use of their goal chances and finished Atalanta home 3-1. Benzema and Ramos both were injured in the first leg but they have come back and each of them scored a goal last night. And I must admit that I enjoyed Muriel's free-kick goal also. 

[Jackl87]

Yesterdays matches sadly went as expected from the view of a neutral viewer. It was clear after 10 Minutes that Gladbach would have no chance to advance to the next round because ManCity was just to strong for them.
An absolute underdog that is completely out of shape for a few weeks now against the favorite that is in great shape is just not a good starting point for an exciting match.
Bergamo played better than Madrid in the beginning but they didn't score an early goal. Then madrid scored and the game was also pretty much done.

[leea-1334]

I have a feeling that Real Madrid or Man City could be out from UCL tonight.
most likely it would be Real Madrid. No statistic attached, just feeling.
but, Atalanta won against Liverpool in an away match. remember?

Totally agree with you that the stats seem to side teams like Atalanta or even Monchengladbach (that they can win 1 game in a few at least) but I think last night two things happened,,, City deployed their unstoppable attack and kept their form running, and Real brought up their experience and showed what it means to be a veteran in this competition.

Benzema the underrated is finally gaining recognition!

[Trofo]

Lack of experience in Champions League!
This is what happened yesterday between Real, which has won the highest number of cups so far, and Atalanta which evidently still need to get a sense of what's like to play big teams in the final stages.
I enjoyed the game and I won my bet, I had no doubts that RM was going to win the game.

The match was very close when it comes to the statistics actually. But Real Madrid were the side that made a very good use of their goal chances and finished Atalanta home 3-1. Benzema and Ramos both were injured in the first leg but they have come back and each of them scored a goal last night. And I must admit that I enjoyed Muriel's free-kick goal also. 

I am a bit disappointed by Atlanta, expected that they have enough power to at least make Real Madrid sweat a little. As mentioned before experience matter a lot in these games and there are very few teams with more experience than Real, if any.

Atalanta could also be pissed on referee and VAR calls. That red card from first game would have been yellow if it happened for Real and also this penalty yesterday looked a bit off. I am thinking the foul started outside the box and that should have been a free kick.

No matter, Atalanta scored that one goal and I had both to score on my ticket so all good here  

[slaman29]

Obviously anyone who wasn't biased with fair judgement would know how powerful Real Madrid gets when it comes to Champions League matches, yesterday wouldn't be an exception despite their recent decline in form. Hoping to see Chelsea in the next round today, a draw for them will be enough to clinch them onto the next round. Manchester City showed how hungry they are to test the European glory; their dominance isn't just on the domestic league. Hoping to see them in the final against PSG or Bayern.

Even those with bias wouldn't have given Atalanta much of a chance before the round, but seeing how they actually had more chances in the first leg, and seeing how Real managed to somehow score 1 with a depleted squad, I don't think it would have been a bad bias to say Real were in danger.

But yeah, I agree, teams with experience do better, I keep saying that.

Hoping to see Bayern in the final, and any team which is hungry. City look great as usual and PSG too but they somehow lack that kind of hungry look I like to see in teams:)

[blue Snow]

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid

I bet in a tie, Chelsea might go to the next rounds. in head to head, Atletico never loses the last 2 games in Stamford bridge. While Chelsea had a problem with Mason Mount and Jorginho absent in this game, it's hard for Chelsea to get the winner, Chelsea might play defensive while Atletico will fight much either.

[Slow death]

Well, Atalanta lost over Madrid, so bad for Serie-A. Indeed, in this match Madrid was better than Atalanta both in terms of the team and in terms of game play.

Atalanta wasted some good opportunities that in my opinion could have turned the game around in their favor, but yesterday the Atalanta players were unmotivated and it didn't seem that the Atalanta players wanted to win the game.

I think the candidate for the winner this time
- PSG
- Madrid
- Man. City

Let's see, maybe we have new winner this season

Bayern Munich and City are the great candidates to win the champion league. Real madrid and PSG are not as strong as City or Bayern Munich. I'm just a fan of real madrid but being realistic I don't see real madrid arriving in the champion league final, I believe that in the current situation of real madrid they can lose even against porto.

[cryptofrka]

Not sure if I'll even watch anything today. Bayern - Lazio will be one-way game, and Bayern already has 4-1 from the 1st game.

Chelsea has a really good result as well but I think Atletico has a chance. Not really tempted to watch because I expect it to be a horrible, boring game. I'll probably bet on it though - good odds on a draw.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Bayern Munich and City are the great candidates to win the champion league.

I hate City lol
They are going to win this year's EPL, they have very good chance to win CL too. Last night I was watching the match and all I was doing is holding my breath for City not to score a goal. Anyway, Liverpool is in the next round to. Let's just hope that we don't slip from there. We have no chance in EPL, at-least we can consolidate us by winning CL 🤣

Post note: I am day dreaming

[tomahawk9]

I hope that today we will see a great game of Athletico Madrid, where they can beat Chelsea in the away match! I bet on Athletico to win...I think that they should respond to the previous defeat!

👍 you don't see many ppl here backing Atletico very often. I'm also waiting to see another team waving the spanish flag in the quarter finals.

as for bets, other than adding atletico ML to a ticket (which i won't cos it'll be biased), i can't find a line to throw some money on. They failed to have shots on target at home, they gave up completely on ball control and knowing Simeone they'll prolly go for the same gameplan today + counters, and they looked a bit off in the local league last saturday...maybe total booking points? Atletico does have a high avg of cards per game this season (i think 3+). GL in your bet

[condoras]

Not sure if I'll even watch anything today. Bayern - Lazio will be one-way game, and Bayern already has 4-1 from the 1st game.

Chelsea has a really good result as well but I think Atletico has a chance. Not really tempted to watch because I expect it to be a horrible, boring game. I'll probably bet on it though - good odds on a draw.

I agree with the 1st match but I expect more in the 2nd. If Atletico wants to be on the next round, will need to get the win and for doing that needs to take a more attacking approach from its usual one. Also, Chelsea isn't a team that will play defensively and just keep the score from the 1st leg.

[Altryist]

I hope that today we will see a great game of Athletico Madrid, where they can beat Chelsea in the away match! I bet on Athletico to win...I think that they should respond to the previous defeat!

If we take into account that Athletico Madrid only needs victory, then in such a match it is possible to bet on the fact that Athletico will not lose. And the odds are not very bad 1.6, or a bet with a handicap (0) on Athletico. But it is not worth betting a large amount, because Chelsea in the first match simply did not allow his opponent to play. I hope in this match Simione will draw conclusions and we will see a completely different game.

[Furious 7]

Not sure if I'll even watch anything today. Bayern - Lazio will be one-way game, and Bayern already has 4-1 from the 1st game.

Chelsea has a really good result as well but I think Atletico has a chance. Not really tempted to watch because I expect it to be a horrible, boring game. I'll probably bet on it though - good odds on a draw.

I agree with the 1st match but I expect more in the 2nd. If Atletico wants to be on the next round, will need to get the win and for doing that needs to take a more attacking approach from its usual one. Also, Chelsea isn't a team that will play defensively and just keep the score from the 1st leg.

It has been confirmed that Bayern Munich will qualify for 4-1, which is not an easy thing for Lazio even though they work hard to win but I think the result will not be many goals for Lazio, but many goals tend to be from Bayern.

Chelsea are quite comfortable with 1 goal but this is a tough opponent to face and as much as possible to keep their goal from being paid off, even I need to watch this match look even more exciting how Atletico will continue to fight for the victory that was left behind in the first leg.

[dishku]

Not sure if I'll even watch anything today. Bayern - Lazio will be one-way game, and Bayern already has 4-1 from the 1st game.

Chelsea has a really good result as well but I think Atletico has a chance. Not really tempted to watch because I expect it to be a horrible, boring game. I'll probably bet on it though - good odds on a draw.

Agreed with you Bayern Munich is looking unstoppable in this event now they are playing more strong so from my humble opinion it has more high chance to play the final.

I also think Chelsea has upper hand against Atletico Madrid so let's see how they would manage to make it stop to qualify the next round. It seems draw has more high chance as the final outcome of this match.

[Yogee]

I wonder what kind of play the Chelsea manager has planned for the second leg. Will they play defensive and counter-attacking football? Atletico Madrid will most likely press forward from the start to get that early goal. Chelsea could be aggressive too so they can catch them by surprise.

If Chelsea scores the first goal, it's almost over.
If Atletico Madrid scores first, it's going to be a more interesting match.

[cryptofrka]

Suarez has 18 goals in 24 league games for Atletico this season and he still hasn't scored in over 400 played minutes in the CL. They will heavily rely on his form today, him and Felix are a really interesting partnership.

I expect Chelsea to play counterattacking football, they will try to give as many through balls to Werner as possible while keeping their defence high and their midfield compact.

[Mr.right85]

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid is the game to watch for tonight. It's going to be a very tough one for Atletico playing under pressure as Chelsea has got  oth home advantage and first leg game.

Bayern Munich suddenly seems to have got this one in the bag with Lazio. In fact, its going to be a goal game and if I were to bet  on this one, itsgoing t be a Bayern Munich win or an over 2.5 game. Let's watch out for this prediction on the  Bayern Munich game.