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

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

Night where we will see a great game!
I think there will only be goals in the second half, and throughout the game the two teams will cancel each other out while trying to score a goal.

For me, Man City should win, but if PSG manage to score a goal early in the game, then they will have chances. Otherwise, for me, Man City will go to the final.

If all matches are as same as predictions, gamblers will win all bets. And casinos will not have enough money to pay for gamblers.

If all matches end with no surprise, Manchester City or PSG would have won many Champions League with their huge transfers and many stars in squad.

I would like to see a win 3 - 2 for PSG and a final match for them. I would like to see Manchester City have a new era with a new coach. Pep stays in Etihad for many seasons and they need changes to refresh the club.

[cryptofrka]

Mbappe missed the Lens game but was training individually. I expect him to be involved in the game, at least from the bench. Even then he can make a big influence, because he'd be fresh and would be attacking tired defenders.

The problem for PSG will be the same as in the 1st game - taking control in midfield. With City having a good result from the 1st game, they can play even safer, with more possession and will probably play with De Bruyne in attack again to have that safe passing option when he'll be dropping deep.

I feel City are strong favorites tonight, PSG needs an early goal.

[slapper]

Mbappè is rumored to skip the second leg game with PSG.
If this will be the truth I think PSG will have a very low chance to beat Manchester City with a useful result.

Remember they need to win with 2 goals advantage in England not an easy task without their best player.

I agree. His illness will prevent him from being chosen to play. Man city is a strong for many years even though previous years, they are not capable to go further. This is their chance to join the final

PSG still has a chance to turn the table. Mbappe is a star but in order to become a champion, a team needs to stick together flexibly and if Pochetino can clue members with his plan and "pep talk", it will be an easy task to defeat the strongest team of premier league

[coinlocket$]

Champions League is back.

Prediction, PSG-Real final 

Tuesday 4th May
Manchester City 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain

Wednesday 5th May
Chelsea 20:00 Real Madrid

Saturday 29th May
Semi-Final 1 Winner 20:00 Semi-Final 2 Winner

Source: https://www.skysports.com/champions-league-fixtures

[paxmao]

Hazard is struggling with match fitness he may likely start from the bench we saw it from the first leg, Hazard is a kind of player who can decide the outcome of a game on his own but ever since he moved to Madrid it's been a hell show for him, at this point, I do not believe he can do anything spectacular against Chelsea in the second leg. Chelsea need to score first to make it impossible for Madrid.

When Madrid against Osasuna Hazard appeared from the first half, even though he didn't look like he was in the beginning, he helped Real Madrid win 2-0. Even though he was substituted at the last minute. In leg 2 it's a bit difficult, even though Ramos has returned from injury, a draw is not enough. They have to score 1 goal without conceding. I wish Madrid luck tomorrow, Zidane the best coach I hope he can make a difference in England later.

Too many cracks, if and buts on Real Madrid at the moment. Given the team´s budget and history, there should not even be a trace of doubt on a result with a team such as Osasuna. >The fact that we are even taking bout this means that there is a persistent weakness in the team and the way it is managed. Zidane is top class, so I cannot figure out what is happening for this team and the leadership.

[Luzin]

Champions League is back.

Prediction, PSG-Real final 

Tuesday 4th May
Manchester City 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain

Wednesday 5th May
Chelsea 20:00 Real Madrid

Those four clubs deserve to appear in this party.

My guess
Man City vs PSG  2-0 for Man City.
Chelsea vs Madrid 0-1 for Madrid. 

[joker_josue]

My guess
Man City vs PSG  2-0 for Man City.
Chelsea vs Madrid 0-1 for Madrid. 

I agree! I would just say that PSG would still be able to score 1 goal.
And so, the result would be 3-1 for Man City.

[ampere]

My guess
Man City vs PSG  2-0 for Man City.
Chelsea vs Madrid 0-1 for Madrid. 

This is a very good prediction and I think there should be more goals; Pep Man city were able to deny psg runners space in the first leg of the tie, will there be a repeat of that? Manchester city has a 2 goal away advantage and I think pep won’t misuse that; a 3-2 win for pep

Chelsea tie with Real Madrid is a game where anything can happen, Tuchel will continue his 6 men behind the ball defense while trying to score on the counter, while Zidane would hope Kroos, Modric can dictate play for Real Madrid to score n win; what are your likely predictions for this tie ?

I think a Real Madrid vs Manchester City final would be good

[ILuckyGuyI]

Tuesday 4th May
Manchester City 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain

The big day has come!    We will watch an extraordinary rematch I believe. Manchester City have a really big advantage here. I don't expect them to play a shy football against PSG to just maintain the aggregate. I expect them to attack with everything they've got. So, PSG should really be careful if they want to eliminate City. In my opinion, City will finish the job here even if they have big difficulties.

[buwaytress]

He is not just a goalscorer.. he has an aura around him..which defenders gravitate towards as he is such a scoring threat. Also, he creates goals out of nothing as well. If I had to compare current premier league strikers. I would say Harry Kane but Drogba is a lot more physical. Chelsea does miss that for quite some time. Giroud does the job pretty well but sometimes it doesnt feel like he's getting enough supply towards him.

Agreed, even if not a fan. My favourite Reds player of all time (again, very much a personal bias and because I played in his position) was Carragher and if there was one man Carra couldn't mark at all it was Drogba. Think he even said once he got nightmares from playing against him, so that's a huge nod of respect to the Ivorian Coast guy. I don't think any Chelsea or Liverpool fan will forget THAT goal he chested down while being marked, swivel and lash with weaker foot and goal. Carra just shrugged. Reina just shrugged. Impossible to defend.

[Koal-84]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

[onecall123]

Champions League is back.

Tuesday 4th May
Manchester City 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain

It's Champions League Semi-Final tonight, we are just few step ahead to decide which team will go closer to their first ever ULC glory.

This match is going to be exciting since nothing won yet by both sides. Either ways it goes, I just wanna enjoy the beautiful game. Its players performance that will determine the winner of this game. Manchester City may shine tonight. Nevertheless, As a PSG fan I believe in Neymar and Mbappè and no wonder if PSG will be on display tonight.

[Altryist]

It's Champions League Semi-Final tonight, we are just few step ahead to decide which team will go closer to their first ever ULC glory.

This match is going to be exciting since nothing won yet by both sides. Either ways it goes, I just wanna enjoy the beautiful game. Its players performance that will determine the winner of this game. Manchester City may shine tonight. Nevertheless, As a PSG fan I believe in Neymar and Mbappè and no wonder if PSG will be on display tonight.

Mbappe may not play today, he has a muscle injury and his participation is questionable. If he doesn't play today, PSG will missed him. But I think that Manchester City will not lose today and will reach the Champions League final without any problems. They showed their superiority over their opponents well in the away match.

[BuNga_cute]

Champions League is back.

Tuesday 4th May
Manchester City 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain

It's Champions League Semi-Final tonight, we are just few step ahead to decide which team will go closer to their first ever ULC glory.

This match is going to be exciting since nothing won yet by both sides. Either ways it goes, I just wanna enjoy the beautiful game. Its players performance that will determine the winner of this game. Manchester City may shine tonight. Nevertheless, As a PSG fan I believe in Neymar and Mbappè and no wonder if PSG will be on display tonight.

I am also very excited to wait for the Manchester City vs PSG match, even though in the first leg Manchester City managed to win. But there is
no guarantee the second leg will also win, therefore Man City must immediately score a goal at the start of the match in order to make PSG players
morale fall. But PSG is also certain to immediately attack from the start of the match, to be able to score goals,  because at least PSG need to
score two goals in order to qualify for the final.

The conclusion is that the two teams are predicted to play to attack each other, then it looks like in this match many goals will be created, because
both teams are likely to play openly. My prediction Man City will win the match, because Man City's performance in the first leg was slightly better
than PSG. Especially now playing home, Man City should have the advantage to win the match.

[hahay]

Even though Manchester City have won away in the first leg, I am still very confident that Manchester City will win in this second leg. I have bet on Manchester City without a doubt and indeed, Manchester City are the favorites but I don't see that because even in the first leg I bet on Manchester City and it has already given me the win. Just like before, I saw from the squads the two teams had as well as the better coaches and yes, that's Pep Guardiola of course.

[sedinvore]

I think both City and PSG deserves to play FINAL but only one team can reach there. So I think it might be City because of their manager and great players. I don't see any chances for PSG despite of they are the king of FRANCE.

[Renampun]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

'The Citizens' will definitely qualify for the final round...
After waiting for a long time to enter the finals, finally the opportunity was seen in front of Man City. lead 'aggregate' and also playing at home will certainly be a good injection of enthusiasm for Man City.

[Balmain]

normally my expectation was that psg could make it to the final. City has spoiled my claim in the first game and won the match 2-1, and especially in the second half, they had a play better. I think the city won the game in this game.

[condoras]

I'm curious whether today's game will be interesting or whether Manchester City will play the game dry. It's going to be really hard for PSG to turn the game and I don't think they can it.

'The Citizens' will definitely qualify for the final round...
After waiting for a long time to enter the finals, finally the opportunity was seen in front of Man City. lead 'aggregate' and also playing at home will certainly be a good injection of enthusiasm for Man City.

For sure Man City has the first call in this match but let's not underestimate PSG. Mbappe and Neymar in their good day can smash the defense line of any team.
Hopefully, it will be a good match with good rhythm and possible many goals. That's what I expect as a neutral.

[Harkorede]

For sure Man City has the first call in this match but let's not underestimate PSG. Mbappe and Neymar in their good day can smash the defense line of any team.
Hopefully, it will be a good match with good rhythm and possible many goals. That's what I expect as a neutral.

I read about the possibility of Mbappe missing out of the fixture due to a knock, but he's been listed as one of the substitutes which probably means he indeed will be playing with a knock should he be brought on. He's explosiveness will surely be needed for PSG tonight, However, as it stands, Icardi will be leading the line (and at least he's a nature No. 9).

I'll give Man City the edge to win here, as they are playing at home. 2 - 1 will be my prediction: