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

[Lordhermes]

Chelsea played really well yesterday night and the win was well deserved.I think this is the year of Premier League teams in International competitions as in the final here we have two teams from the Premier League and chances are really high to be the same even in Europa League.

If you want it to happen that way then Arsenal will work harder tonight to overturn Villarreal, Manchester United is already set to play in the final, Chelsea played the best football ever and I think the break the victory chain of Real Madrid at semifinal, over the previous champions league, the Blancos never failed to reach final if they could penetrate to semifinal., The blues did something great and miraculous.

[DeathAngel]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

[gabbie2010]

I love Manchester City and the way Pep coaches the team. I support them to become champions, how about you?

My guess was wrong, I'm sad that Madrid lost. Ramos and Hazard did not have a good impact, for Chelsea, Kante was great. He didn't get tired of exploring midfield, he was always everywhere. Congratulations to Chelsea ... the English club duel at UCL is repeated. I chose Man City to win this year, after Madrid were eliminated.

Madrid must accept this. Their next target Madrid must be to win the La Liga.

I understand your feelings, must be very sad and disappointed right now, because Madrid have to leave the Champions League,  even though many
people have made Madrid the favorite to win. But it must be admitted that Chelsea's game was better, and Chelsea's counter-attack was very effective.
I agree that the presence of Ramos and Hazard does not have a significant effect on the Madrid game, this is very disappointing for Madrid fans.
But the positive side is that Madrid can now focus more on winning the La Liga trophy this season. Real Madrid only need to wait for the result of
the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match, but I believe Real Madrid hopes that the match will end in a draw,  so that Real Madrid will automatically
move up to first place if Madrid win against Sevilla.

I am also disappointed with the performance of Madrid yestaday their midfield was completely dominated by Chelsea with Kante firing with all cylinders and spreading all the passes, the likes of modric, Kroos, Casimero became all shadow of former self, I believed the duo of Modric and Kroos are not energetic and strong enough kudos to Chelsea goalkeeper for putting up outstanding saves that could have turn the game in favor of Madrid, its a pity Ramos and Hazard couldn't turn things around, while the battle for Laliga trophy is also dicey I just hope they win it.

[joker_josue]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

I think the hegemony of Spanish clubs is decreasing. I believe that the next decade will be dominated mainly by English teams.

[Iranus]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

I think Real Madrid have lost because they are overly dependent on Benzema. Benzema is the only Real Madrid scorer. Real Madrid could have scored if there had been another talented striker like Benzema, and the outcome of the match might have changed.

[Avirunes]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

I think Real Madrid have lost because they are overly dependent on Benzema. Benzema is the only Real Madrid scorer. Real Madrid could have scored if there had been another talented striker like Benzema, and the outcome of the match might have changed.

I felt like their defense was the problem. Despite all those possession and good passing they had too much slip ups mistakes which led to break through for Chelsea and attack and they made the most of it. The match would have easily went 4-0 , 5-0 Chelsea win if all those chances would have been taken well but Chelsea attackers also didn't capitalised on those chances properly.

Chelsea defended well, they saw how Benzema could be a threat driving inside the box and can head in the ball and they took care of it in second leg. It was really positive football from Chelsea but they aren't that perfect yet . And in the final stage they have to be perfect to beat City.

[Welsh]

I'm thinking Chelsea with Tuchel at the helm can beat Man City, and ruin their chances of getting their first champions league title. At least, that's who I'll be betting for especially with the likes of Kante now hitting a real nice run of form. He looked absolutely sensational, against a normally very good Real Madrid midfield, yet Chelsea were in total control.

I think Real Madrid have lost because they are overly dependent on Benzema. Benzema is the only Real Madrid scorer. Real Madrid could have scored if there had been another talented striker like Benzema, and the outcome of the match might have changed.

Except for the initial spell of success Real Madrid had, they didn't really pose a massive amount of threat, and that started at the midfield. They couldn't get control of the midfield, and therefore Benzema was somewhat starved. I don't think another striker would have made a difference, it was the midfield they needed to regain control of.

[ILuckyGuyI]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

I think Real Madrid have lost because they are overly dependent on Benzema. Benzema is the only Real Madrid scorer. Real Madrid could have scored if there had been another talented striker like Benzema, and the outcome of the match might have changed.

It's a truth that their game plan was mostly depending on Benzema. But especially in the first half, Real Madrid were so close to score a goal. But Mendy was really great with his crucial saves. He was one of the best players of the day surely. And Chelsea started taking the control of the game in the second half. And they finished the job by scoring their second goal. I'm really happy for being able to see City - Chelsea final. They both deserve this title with their big effort.

[Karartma1]

About tonight, the chances of seeing a balanced match like the first leg are very high. Chelsea remains slightly favorite for qualification, but Real Madrid is in a good overall state and could turn everything around. Both should score a goal on each side this time as well. I'm not betting tonight, too difficult to predict.

I'm feeling a bit relieved since I didn't place my bet, I could have lost 50$.
I was expecting at least one goal by Madrid but that didn't happen, we witnessed a perfect game from Chelsea.
And now, it's time for the English Derby!

[slapper]

I am surprised, All England club finals. I got a false prediction. it's not much of my expectation. I hope one of another country going to the final, Spain or France, but all of out. Will Chelsea going to be the champion in this session?.

Another achievement was created by manchester city, this the first time going to the final. Pep is a genius person who has made it possible. the war of strategy will be showing at Ataturk Stadium, on 29 May 2021. I won't bet atm, at least 1 week before the match, because the situation will have changed, the premier league not yet finished, maybe 1 -2 players have injured or had bad performance to be the starter on the final.

Me either. I do not believe in my eye and it is painful seeing Real fail the match. I thought they would perform better for this title. Zidane must be upset and irritated. 68% in possession and yet they can find a goal.

Congrats England fans. 2 of the 3 latest champion league finals belong to England. I will bet Chealsea for achieving this title even though MC is quite stronger. I love to support underdog team whenever my team is not qualified

[Balmain]

I can’t believe how rubbish Real Madrid were, they need a total rebuild. All their main players are too old. Chelsea deserved to get to the final & the score could have been even more convincing. I think Man City will become champion though, it feels like it is their time.

I think Real Madrid have lost because they are overly dependent on Benzema. Benzema is the only Real Madrid scorer. Real Madrid could have scored if there had been another talented striker like Benzema, and the outcome of the match might have changed.

It's a truth that their game plan was mostly depending on Benzema. But especially in the first half, Real Madrid were so close to score a goal. But Mendy was really great with his crucial saves. He was one of the best players of the day surely. And Chelsea started taking the control of the game in the second half. And they finished the job by scoring their second goal. I'm really happy for being able to see City - Chelsea final. They both deserve this title with their big effort.

The game control was actually in the chealsea from the beginning of the match. Benzama got very close to goal twice, mendy made some very good saves. The match ended 2-0. It will be exciting to watch the two English teams fight in the final.

[AakZaki]

90 minutes is very long, I was looking forward to Real Madrid's goal but it didn't happen. Honestly I am very disappointed with this result. I was aiming for real to the final but Chelsea are looking better this time. So congrats For Chelsea, Man City are waiting for you. But this match is tough. I think Man City will be dominant in the final. But dominance of the game doesn't guarantee victory and this has happened a lot. Now I hope Madrid concentrate on winning in the remaining Spanish League matches.

[sedinvore]

I am disappointed with the result of Madrid. Madrid should score at least one goal. In the second half, they didn't shoot once in the Chelsea goalpost.

Lastly, It's so pathetic to see Hazard laughing after the match.

[Yogee]

Maybe because City has no history yet and it appears they bought all the success they are having right now unlike the teams that have won the trophy in the past. Real has great history having won most of it while Chelsea had a Cinderella like story when they won it.

You can also add the "fake" fans as posted by other.

If we think like that, only those who have a history in a competition, should go far or win. So it is better to have a super league, to allow new clubs to win something.
Fortunately, clubs are appearing without much history, winning big competitions.

Don't take out the other reason I pointed out since those two are huge part why City doesn't have the same support among majority of the football fans in my opinion. You probably know it yourself that City doesn't have a history of players built from the ground up. Their top players were bought since their first PL title.

[hahay]

Furthermore, there is only regret over my choice yesterday, where I originally chose Chelsea, but before the match I changed my choice and chose Madrid. But I don't care about the betting mistake, I'm still happy to see Chelsea finally make it to the UCL Final and we can see how happy Thiago Silva and Thomas Tuchel are. As we know last season Tuchel and Thiago Silva lost in the Final by Munich, but considering the opponent will be City I personally still do not believe Chelsea can win in the UCL Final. But yes, anything can still happen because even Chelsea are getting really good under Tuchel now.

[mamesso]

After seeing the Chelsea vs Real Madrid match, My memory is repeated in 2011-2012, at that time chelsea managed to lift the champions league trophy for the first time. My assumption Chelsea will win the Champions League this season (just a personal prediction), because there are several cases that have occurred this year, as happened in the 2011-2012 season.

- DISMISSAL OF A COACH.
In the 2011-2012 season, Chelsea fired Jose Mourinho and was replaced by Roberto Di Matteo. And this season Chelsea sacked Lampard and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

-STARTED THE SEASON WITH A BAD PERFORMANCE.
Chelsea started the domestic league season in an unconvincing manner, although Chelsea managed to bring in some expensive player, but Chelsea performance at the start of the season was still below standard.

-NOT COUNTED TO BE A CHAMPION TEAM.
The Champions League is always inhabited by big teams, such as Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and other big teams, with the quality of players above average, this big team is always predicted to be the champion of the Champions League, making Chelsea a team that was not taken into account in the Champions League competition. But chelsea journey in the champions League this season has been great, the same thing happened in the 2011-2012 season.

[$crypto$]

90 minutes is very long, I was looking forward to Real Madrid's goal but it didn't happen. Honestly I am very disappointed with this result. I was aiming for real to the final but Chelsea are looking better this time. So congrats For Chelsea, Man City are waiting for you. But this match is tough. I think Man City will be dominant in the final. But dominance of the game doesn't guarantee victory and this has happened a lot. Now I hope Madrid concentrate on winning in the remaining Spanish League matches.

I see Real Madrid's attacks are always broken by Kante he is a great player who is doing well even he is predicted to be the best player in the world because this agility and hard work is truly extraordinary Chelsea can beat Real Madrid full time.
I think that Real Madrid still have hope in LaLiga and their concentration is now full there. There are no obstacles that means they are divided with CL but sure hopefully this will win LaLiga again this season.
But still the competition is getting tighter at the end of the season.

[Coyster]

I see Real Madrid's attacks are always broken by Kante he is a great player who is doing well even he is predicted to be the best player in the world because this agility and hard work is truly extraordinary...

Kante is a very strong defensive midfielder, and he has been very good for Chelsea this season, definitely not the best player in the world, but one of the best holding midfielders in the world today, and Kante will have his work cut out against City in the final who have very good midfielders like KDB, Gundogan etc, it's going to be a very good game, that'll prolly be won by the team with superior midfield display.

Having said that, I give so much credit to Thomas Tuchel, he has been extraordinary since taking over at Stamford bridge, Pep is surely more experienced, but I expect to see a show of tactical brilliance from the both managers on May 29th.

[leea-1334]

I am surprised, All England club finals. I got a false prediction. it's not much of my expectation. I hope one of another country going to the final, Spain or France, but all of out. Will Chelsea going to be the champion in this session?.

Another achievement was created by manchester city, this the first time going to the final. Pep is a genius person who has made it possible. the war of strategy will be showing at Ataturk Stadium, on 29 May 2021. I won't bet atm, at least 1 week before the match, because the situation will have changed, the premier league not yet finished, maybe 1 -2 players have injured or had bad performance to be the starter on the final.

Same surprise for me too,,, I really wanted PSG to go through because I felt that Poch deserved to be in another final,,, but in the end City was too strong. Cannot say City do not deserve it as well. As much as I dislike them, they play the best football and produce the wins. Which is what a Champion does right?

[Jackl87]

I am disappointed with the result of Madrid. Madrid should score at least one goal. In the second half, they didn't shoot once in the Chelsea goalpost.

I also did not expect that Chelsea would perform so much better than real yesterday. I think it was a mistake of zidane to let ramos play. He was out for almost 2 months and is already 35 years old. In yesterdays match it was very obvious that he could not keep up with the insane speed of the young offensive players of chelsea. On the other hand zidane probably had no other chance than to let ramos play, he is a club legend and when he says he is ready to play you have to let him play i guess or otherwise the spanish media would have probably gone crazy.