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

[Altryist]

it will be a trouble in Moldavia, but expect from Zvezda to go through, they probably think how to play Dinamo in next round, will be a "match-to-watch", if they meet in next round

This sometimes happens, you see the red card has made its own adjustments to the result of this match. So Crvena Zvezda will have to decide the issue of reaching the next round in the return match. So, need to solve problems as they come in.

[KTChampions]

A bold forecast. I agree that PSV looks like a clear favorite in this pair, but not the fact at all that the score will be large. As I understand you will be betting on the correct score 3-0? Isn't the risk too big, because PSV can win with any other large score and it will be a shame to miss the money spent on the bet in this case.

If you believe PSV will win big, then I think there are other options to bet that may have the same good chance of winning, such as Asian Handicap and Total goals such as over 3 or even higher. By the way, PSV has better rest time because even PSV is only focused on this match or tournament, and the situation is very different from Midtjylland which has other focus already playing in the league. This makes the chances of winning for PSV very large but even so, I personally don't believe PSV will win big in the match and maybe only win by 2 goals gap.

Sure. I think that the most reliable option is to bet on a simple victory for PSV in the first match - all factors are in favor of PSV. As for the second match, here it will be necessary to take into account the results of the first - if PSV wins big, then in the second match they may not strain and even lose with a minimum score.

[Lucius]

I'm not sure  that Zvezda and Dinamo will beat their rivals  but talking about possible match between Dinamo and Crvena Zvezda.
I will never forget match between Dinamo and Zvezda in 1990 and really hope this time will be different.
I really worry about this match because tensions between Serbia and Croatia are to high at the moment.

What kind of riots are you talking about if there are no visiting fans and if the stadiums are filled to a maximum of 30%? Tensions between the two countries are high at the moment? You must be joking or reading too much of that garbage propaganda from the Imbex portal - I'm surprised you didn't write that a new war might start the moment the game ends.

The chances for that game are already decreasing anyway, unless you think that CZ has some tactics to first play a draw at home, and then they will win on the away field - maybe the betting mafia has its fingers in it

[LTU_btc]

it will be a trouble in Moldavia, but expect from Zvezda to go through, they probably think how to play Dinamo in next round, will be a "match-to-watch", if they meet in next round

regarding tonight Dinamo odds are low value for risk, Legia is a solid football club, regarding Spartak and Benfica, Spartak is already playing league matches, and that is their advantage over Benfica, odds above @3 have value, Ferencvaros is the same, odds above @3 are good, they have CL experience, and Slavia is great team, but I do not expect easy win for them

Rangers is as Celtic, they will be kicked by Scandinavians

Agree about Zvezda. In Spartak - Benfica pair, Benfica is favorites, but I'm not going to bet on 1st leg. Spartak have decent squad and new coach, but in recent years they always choke in UEFA cup.
Slavia is favorites, but it will be difficult to win away, I expect that everything will be decided on 2nd leg.
Celtic turned into joke, can't say same thing about Rangers. I expect them to win at home.

What kind of riots are you talking about if there are no visiting fans and if the stadiums are filled to a maximum of 30%? Tensions between the two countries are high at the moment? You must be joking or reading too much of that garbage propaganda from the Imbex portal - I'm surprised you didn't write that a new war might start the moment the game ends.

Officially, away fans can't attend stadiums, but they still find way to visit games. And they still can make riots outside stadium. Like yesterday, Dinamo Zagreb ultras in Warsaw were fighting with Legia fans and making riots:
https://sport.tvp.pl/55193271/el-ligi-mistrzow-kibice-legii-zaatakowani-w-zagrzebiu
Probably same or worse would happen during Zvezda and Dinamo game.
And from what I saw, in most stadiums up to 70% or 75% of capacity is allowed.

[Lucius]

Officially, away fans can't attend stadiums, but they still find way to visit games. And they still can make riots outside stadium. Like yesterday, Dinamo Zagreb ultras in Warsaw were fighting with Legia fans and making riots

This is a problem that arises because the institutions (police and judiciary) do not do their job and prevent such people from crossing the border at all - because most of these hooligans are already known and are on the record. As for the possible match between DZ and CZ, I believe that the fans will be forbidden to travel to away matches, but I believe that many CZ fans will try to enter the country as tourists and then get tickets.

It would be best if that game doesn't happen, and if it is already played, it should be in front of empty stadiums - because savages on both sides have no place to make a mess using sports.

[Koal-84]

Spartak Moscow play against Benfica today... I will probably refrain from predicting this match, because in my opinion the level of play of these clubs is the same... It is possible that both teams will score!
And most likely it will be a good game!

Sparta vs Benfica is a high profile match for me today and already in the 3rd qualifying round. I also think that the match will be even and I think a draw is possible.

Yesterday I was not surprised except that Rangers lost away from home. The goal in injury time was very important for the Rangers, so they can go easier into the second match at home. Otherwise, PSV and Monaco was sovereign as expected. Results from Yesterday and matches today.

[KTChampions]

Odds from bookmakers for today's match Spartak - Benfica look like this:

3,25 - 3,20 - 2,25

To be honest, I'm surprised that Benfica is considered a favorite even when playing on a foreign field. In my opinion, the bet on the victory of Spartak has a very attractive coefficient.

[joker_josue]

Odds from bookmakers for today's match Spartak - Benfica look like this:

3,25 - 3,20 - 2,25

To be honest, I'm surprised that Benfica is considered a favorite even when playing on a foreign field. In my opinion, the bet on the victory of Spartak has a very attractive coefficient.

In theory, Benfica have a better team than Spartak.
But, Spartak has the advantage of the championship having already started and already has a bigger game routine, different from Benfica that until now has only made friendly matches.

[Daniel91]

Officially, away fans can't attend stadiums, but they still find way to visit games. And they still can make riots outside stadium. Like yesterday, Dinamo Zagreb ultras in Warsaw were fighting with Legia fans and making riots

This is a problem that arises because the institutions (police and judiciary) do not do their job and prevent such people from crossing the border at all - because most of these hooligans are already known and are on the record. As for the possible match between DZ and CZ, I believe that the fans will be forbidden to travel to away matches, but I believe that many CZ fans will try to enter the country as tourists and then get tickets.

It would be best if that game doesn't happen, and if it is already played, it should be in front of empty stadiums - because savages on both sides have no place to make a mess using sports.

I'm glad that you accepted my opinion that a possible match between Dinamo and Crvena Zvezda would not be an ordinary match and that the riots of the fans would be likely.
What happened yesterday in Zagreb,  the riots in Dubrava;  would be nothing compared to the possible riots between Dinamo and Crvena Zvezda fans.
I sincerely hope that this high risk match will never be played, 
for the benefit and safety of the citizens of Zagreb.
I don't really understand why UEFA allowed the possibility of playing such a risky and dangerous match at all?

[3meek]

Spartak Moscow play against Benfica today... I will probably refrain from predicting this match, because in my opinion the level of play of these clubs is the same... It is possible that both teams will score!
And most likely it will be a good game!

Sparta vs Benfica is a high profile match for me today and already in the 3rd qualifying round. I also think that the match will be even and I think a draw is possible.

First half - 0-0... But in my opinion Benifica have the advantage! They have many more dangerous chances than Spartak! If the second half continues at the same pace, Spartak could lose this match... Maybe even with a big score...

[Woodie]

Yes! Monaco didn't let me down and my -1 handicap bet turned out to be a winning one! Shakhtar were great too! I wanted to bet on their win after losing the first half with odds of 5.8, but I decided to refrain... A bet on both teams to score also worked! A great day! 

Manaco did bring good results for me as well but I wouldn't have gone for the handicap like you did because Manacos past games have been low scoring hence went with the win only.

For the Shakhtar game I really thought the draw was the best result but these guys won when I wasn't expecting that result and that's how I lost my accumulator.

Spartak Moscow play against Benfica today... I will probably refrain from predicting this match, because in my opinion the level of play of these clubs is the same... It is possible that both teams will score!
And most likely it will be a good game!

Sparta vs Benfica is a high profile match for me today and already in the 3rd qualifying round. I also think that the match will be even and I think a draw is possible.

First half - 0-0... But in my opinion Benifica have the advantage! They have many more dangerous chances than Spartak! If the second half continues at the same pace, Spartak could lose this match... Maybe even with a big score...

Benifica is up by a goal with less than 30 minutes to go, seems these guys were picked by everyone.

[notblox1]

Some surprising results in Champions League Qualifications, Rangers lost from Malmo and it could be second club from Scotland to miss Champions League if they don't win at home next leg.
I expected Olympiacos to win but they only managed to get a 1:1 draw in last minutes of the match, and now Ferencvaros is leading with two goals against Slavia Prague.
Second leg is going to be even harder to predict but my early pick is on Rangers to win.

[iv4n]

I'm not sure  that Zvezda and Dinamo will beat their rivals  but talking about possible match between Dinamo and Crvena Zvezda.
I will never forget match between Dinamo and Zvezda in 1990 and really hope this time will be different.
I really worry about this match because tensions between Serbia and Croatia are to high at the moment.

What kind of riots are you talking about if there are no visiting fans and if the stadiums are filled to a maximum of 30%? Tensions between the two countries are high at the moment? You must be joking or reading too much of that garbage propaganda from the Imbex portal - I'm surprised you didn't write that a new war might start the moment the game ends.

The chances for that game are already decreasing anyway, unless you think that CZ has some tactics to first play a draw at home, and then they will win on the away field - maybe the betting mafia has its fingers in it

RIOTS DINAMO ZAGREB vs LEGIA WARSZAWA (HOOLIGANS FIGHTING) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6bC5KiS9lg

This is from yesterday... I guess when stadiums are closed, streets are not, so there's a lot of free space for fighting!
Zvezda played draw yesterday, minimal 1 - 1! Dinamo is leading with one goal for now... who knows what will happen in the next games, I think anything is possible here... and if Dinamo and Zvezda play against each other in the next stage there will be some fight for sure, it's just a question where!

[LTU_btc]

Benfica won against Spartak 0:2. Not much what to say about game, simply better team won and they have confident advantage before 2nd leg at home.
Ferencvaros won against Slavia 2:0 and I think it's surprise. Slavia conceded very stupid own goal, when goalkeeper after defender pass didn't managed to stop ball:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WVbnAykfDk
Dinamo 1:1 Legia. Legia managed to score on last minutes. Didn't watched game, so, can't say much about it.

[KTChampions]

Odds from bookmakers for today's match Spartak - Benfica look like this:

3,25 - 3,20 - 2,25

To be honest, I'm surprised that Benfica is considered a favorite even when playing on a foreign field. In my opinion, the bet on the victory of Spartak has a very attractive coefficient.

In theory, Benfica have a better team than Spartak.
But, Spartak has the advantage of the championship having already started and already has a bigger game routine, different from Benfica that until now has only made friendly matches.

Now I see  
I confess I'm surprised that Spartak showed such a sluggish game despite the fact that it seemed to have factors in its favor. I was very lucky that I watched the first minutes of the game, saw dangerous moments at the Spartak goal and changed my mind about betting. I think in this pair the confrontation is already over.

[Joca97]

What a late goal by Legia to secure a draw in Zagreb.This is a huge step for Legia to get a draw away.Next game playing at home and i think they can look forward to going through to the next stage.Also what a mistake but Slavia Praha goalkeeper just turned the match the otherway entirely and that they couldnt score is even more shockingly

[arallmuus]

What a late goal by Legia to secure a draw in Zagreb.This is a huge step for Legia to get a draw away.

It wasnt that late though, it was on 82nd minutes and the 20 years old goalscorer was subbed in at 75th minutes . This was probably the best 15 minutes for him though to be able to score in that 115 minutes and ensure that his team still have a good chance on the 2nd leg. I checked his overal performances last season and he played for a total of 8 matches and never score any goals

I guess he is pretty lucky huh

[casperBGD]

Ferencvaros secured 2:0 at home, Slavia conceived goal by their keeper, and it will be hard for them to overcome the score at home, although easier than last season, since there is no away goal rule
same on Dinamo - Legia, with this score, Legia would pass-through with goalless draw at home, and now they need to win to pass-through

Spartak was a disappointment, Benfica is a good team, but they will start season this weekend, and Spartak is already playing, but obviously difference is quality is to big to overcome simply by this

[BITCOIN4X]

Spartak was a disappointment, Benfica is a good team, but they will start season this weekend, and Spartak is already playing, but obviously difference is quality is to big to overcome simply by this

For the second leg, I feel Benfica will still win the game by more than 2 goals. After winning 2-0 in the first leg, Benfica will have the second leg match on 11 August vs Spartak Moscow. Even though it's safe to only draw Benfica, I don't think the match will end in a draw. Benfica will be the favorite once again.

[buwaytress]

Some surprising results in Champions League Qualifications, Rangers lost from Malmo and it could be second club from Scotland to miss Champions League if they don't win at home next leg.
I expected Olympiacos to win but they only managed to get a 1:1 draw in last minutes of the match, and now Ferencvaros is leading with two goals against Slavia Prague.
Second leg is going to be even harder to predict but my early pick is on Rangers to win.

Yeah, I was killed by all these results, betting ML on Rangers, Olympiacos, Prague. Worst, also put them all in different accas together. Rangers were really, really good value betting in Europa last season, and they had such a great start in their league too, thumping first win while Celtic lost their first.

Which makes me wonder if I should still back Celtic tonight. They seem to be on a horrendous downward spiral. Rangers at least know how to score AND defend at home, so that goal they scored in Sweden will be super important (not that we have away goals anymore).