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

[hahay]

Yesterday Ronaldo showed like he isn't aging like all the normal people.Being near 37 years old and playing like he did and scored two beautiful goals is not easy at this age.Also Manchester United is showing from game to game great team spirit and I think they will qualify further without any doubt but also in the Premier League starting maybe from January they will be the strongest team there once harmony is complete between players.

In my view Ronaldo really already has a very good bond with United, and obviously it was something very different when Ronaldo was at Juventus. Here at Manchester United, it seems like Ronaldo is getting his spirit back again which of course will be good for Ronaldo himself and also for the team. But even so, I personally still don't believe United will be able to continue to advance to higher stages such as semi-finals and finals and also, United still does not guarantee to be able to compete in the title race in the EPL. We know the problems that exist in United's camp, United just need a new coach who is more experienced and understands the abilities of every player they have.

[Igebotz]

I thought it would be a 2-1 loss for Man United but it was a miracle at the end with CR7's goal that put Man United in first place and Ole Gunner saved him back so Man United's game in the UCL was amazing Ronaldo still continues to deliver greater influence.

I don't believe in miracles in football; all goal scores are worth it; stating Manchester United was fortunate is not giving credit where credit is needed; we may argue Altalanta lost it in the second half; they were too content with the early goals and began miss open goal opportunities.

Altalanta is famous for scoring goals and allowing goals at the same time, and manutd took advantage of their changes and punished them in the end. It was a well-earned point that was shared.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Yesterday Ronaldo showed like he isn't aging like all the normal people.Being near 37 years old and playing like he did and scored two beautiful goals is not easy at this age.Also Manchester United is showing from game to game great team spirit and I think they will qualify further without any doubt but also in the Premier League starting maybe from January they will be the strongest team there once harmony is complete between players.

In my view Ronaldo really already has a very good bond with United, and obviously it was something very different when Ronaldo was at Juventus. Here at Manchester United, it seems like Ronaldo is getting his spirit back again which of course will be good for Ronaldo himself and also for the team. But even so, I personally still don't believe United will be able to continue to advance to higher stages such as semi-finals and finals and also, United still does not guarantee to be able to compete in the title race in the EPL. We know the problems that exist in United's camp, United just need a new coach who is more experienced and understands the abilities of every player they have.

Manchester United have a strong squad. But the players are not playing well in their position. The coache have failed to establish bonds between the players. If the coach can do his job properly, Manchester will easily go to the semi-finals easily and they fight for the Premier League title too. Manchester United's defense needs to improve a bit. I know goalkeeper De Gea is a great goalkeeper. But I have not been satisfied with his performance in the last few matches. There are some small problems within the team that need to be solved.

[KTChampions]

Yesterday Ronaldo showed like he isn't aging like all the normal people.Being near 37 years old and playing like he did and scored two beautiful goals is not easy at this age.Also Manchester United is showing from game to game great team spirit and I think they will qualify further without any doubt but also in the Premier League starting maybe from January they will be the strongest team there once harmony is complete between players.

Paradoxical situation - Ronaldo is so cool and surprised everyone so many times that it is difficult to expect that he will surprise you again, but he does it again and again  Great player.
As for the prospects of United reaching the playoffs, they at least need to draw away with Villarreal, I cannot say that this is an unsolvable task, but it is not easy either.

[hd49728]

In my view Ronaldo really already has a very good bond with United, and obviously it was something very different when Ronaldo was at Juventus. Here at Manchester United, it seems like Ronaldo is getting his spirit back again which of course will be good for Ronaldo himself and also for the team.

The stats of Ronaldo is amazing. He scored 5 goals for Manchester United in just 4 matches in Champions League. Without him, what position is for Manchester United?

In yesterday match Atalanta created big pressure and Man United can not play what they wanted to do. Ronaldo saved them again with two late goals in each half.

Manchester United have a strong squad. But the players are not playing well in their position.

They have top players for each position but they fail as a team and can not play well as a team. Who is responsible for it?

The coache have failed to establish bonds between the players.

This. It is what Manchester United need to look at to improve. If they do not realize their most weakness now, they will pay more cost and more seasons for it.

[W Jr.]

Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldo… He became the hero of the match played last night. As hopes were dashed at Manchester United, he brought the draw with a great shot. Atalanta lost the win very unfortunately. Duvan Zapata plays a great game in Atalanta. He's doing very well in the league, too. He could be on the transfer list of bigger teams next year.

[Jackl87]

Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldo… He became the hero of the match played last night. As hopes were dashed at Manchester United, he brought the draw with a great shot. Atalanta lost the win very unfortunately. Duvan Zapata plays a great game in Atalanta. He's doing very well in the league, too. He could be on the transfer list of bigger teams next year.

Yes it was really very unfortunate for Atalanta to get that second goal of Ronaldo while already being in the extra time, they were pretty unlucky twice in a row now against Manchester United and every time it was Ronaldo that scored that last goal. It's pretty weird to me that ManU must rely on luck two times in a row against a club like Atalanta. I know that Bergamo made some great progress in the last few years but they are still quite a mile away from the european top clubs like ManCity, PSG or Bayern, which also indicates to me that Manchester United is also not even close to those clubs at the moment.

[judas]

I assume that there were so many people who were following the Atalanta - Manchester United game very closely last night. Because it was another important game for the Manchester United side. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's place at this team is still not safe and he needs to get satisfying results to be able to stay as the coach. However, Atalanta didn't let them win this time. In their previous game, Manchester United make a huge comeback from a 2-0 score to 3-2 and won. But this time, they were able to make it 2-2 only. And if it weren't for Ronaldo, they had nothing to do in this game. He scored 2 goals and saved his team.

[Altryist]

I assume that there were so many people who were following the Atalanta - Manchester United game very closely last night. Because it was another important game for the Manchester United side. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's place at this team is still not safe and he needs to get satisfying results to be able to stay as the coach. However, Atalanta didn't let them win this time. In their previous game, Manchester United make a huge comeback from a 2-0 score to 3-2 and won. But this time, they were able to make it 2-2 only. And if it weren't for Ronaldo, they had nothing to do in this game. He scored 2 goals and saved his team.

I look at the efforts of Ronaldo and I understand that his level of play is higher than his current club and the previous club. He wants to achieve more, but one player is not able to play for the whole team. I think Rnaldo's place is in Real Mdrid, where he felt good and won trophies because he was in his place. And his transfers to Juventus and Manchester are not exactly what he really needs.

[blue Snow]

Dortmund vs Ajax, Liverpool vs Atletico

Ajax and Liverpool, when Both won tonight will also have 12 points and be available to the next round. but, it could be hard of course, Dortmund must keep for the winner if want to make a gap with Sporting CP (play at the same time at home). while Atletico has the same case, only has 4 points same as Porto, they will take revenge, interesting to watch, is Simeone still don't want to shake hands with Klopp when lost again tonight?

[Woodie]

I assume that there were so many people who were following the Atalanta - Manchester United game very closely last night.

Totally right and I was among those that followed through this game, and I must  say had Cristiano Ronaldo not got that second goal,  the group might have had a different overall and the coach would have been in the spot light once again but if they can win one game from the two then United goes to the next stage.

And if it weren't for Ronaldo, they had nothing to do in this game. He scored 2 goals and saved his team.

Ronaldo stealing the headline once again with his brace, is there stopping this guy ?? I don't think so and for his age makes it unbelievable and inspiring to players in his age bracket.

[KingsDen]

Yesterday Ronaldo showed like he isn't aging like all the normal people.Being near 37 years old and playing like he did and scored two beautiful goals is not easy at this age.Also Manchester United is showing from game to game great team spirit and I think they will qualify further without any doubt but also in the Premier League starting maybe from January they will be the strongest team there once harmony is complete between players.

In my view Ronaldo really already has a very good bond with United, and obviously it was something very different when Ronaldo was at Juventus. Here at Manchester United, it seems like Ronaldo is getting his spirit back again which of course will be good for Ronaldo himself and also for the team. But even so, I personally still don't believe United will be able to continue to advance to higher stages such as semi-finals and finals and also, United still does not guarantee to be able to compete in the title race in the EPL. We know the problems that exist in United's camp, United just need a new coach who is more experienced and understands the abilities of every player they have.

Very apt, Manchester United should not rely on the fortune of one or few players. Anyone can get injured in a game. Ronaldo can be out for six months, it's football. If such a thing happens to Manchester United, what will be the club's fate.
Apart from the Bond you highlighted, Ronaldo is very smart and has good knowledge of positioning. That will keep him doing wonders even at 40.
I have personally stopped to learnt that Ole should be replaced, because it's obvious to even him that he needs to leave but the management won't let itm

[slaman29]

If you think that I am a fan of PSG, then you are very mistaken, I am rooting against teams that are obvious moneybags (PSG and City). By the way, I don't think PSG are in the favorites because of Messi, the real reason is the rest of the squad: Neymar + Mbappe + etc.
Assuming that Bayern and Liverpool play right now, I think Bayern will easily win with a big score ike 4-1, 5-2...

I think safe to say most of us are against these teams even though my own team Barca has been part of the hated Super League idea. Every season that money bag clubs like PSG and City spend millions of dollars to buy players and still not win the Champions League is a victory for every other club.

Liverpool winning big tonight should be difficult because... Diego Simeone

[Spack17]

Looking at their near head-to-head history, I see that they played against each other three times. And Barcelona won all of them. They won two of them by one goal and the other one was a 4-0 disaster for Dynamo Kiev. But this time is different of course. We don't have the same Barcelona now. So with these injuries, they have a tough job to do here. But maybe they can win with a one-goal difference.

Barcelona could be not as great as they used to be, but the reality is that we are talking about Barcelona here, no matter how bad they are and even without a manager they are still better than Kiev. This doesn't mean that we will not see Kiev win this time around, anything could happen because Barcelona is now closer but it is still Barcelona as favorites.

I am hoping to see something to improve during this situation. They got rid of Koeman, and yes they are not with a new manager yet but it is still clear that as long as Koeman is gone, players must need to prove that they are good and it was the manager that was the problem, if they keep losing more than people may think it was the players so they will play with the best their abilities.

At the end of a quite balanced match, Barcelona managed to win the match by one goal just as I expected (1-0). This result is really good and important for the team to gather strength for the coming matches. Maybe they still don't have a manager but they can maintain a streak by defeating Celta Vigo next. They have a nice lineup to do this and they just need to focus on it.

[tyz]

The stats of Ronaldo is amazing. He scored 5 goals for Manchester United in just 4 matches in Champions League. Without him, what position is for Manchester United?

The question should rather be how much more successful ManU would be without Ronaldo. The system of play has been changed by the signing him in such a way that it suits Ronaldo very well, but this deprives other players of their strength. Of course, Ronaldo can therefore always shine as a decision-maker, but basically at the expense of the team.
I'm convinced that ManU would be more successful than it currently is if Ronaldo wasn't in the team.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Perfect points for Juventus and Bayern Munchen (12), confirmed both available for the next round. Lewandowski created Hat trick, no doubt for the Bavarian, they were good on all events. While Juventus even though badly on Serie A, but were good in the Champions League, seems they have to target for this. H group has domination Juventus and Chelsea, which possibly will follow Juventus, they need 1 more win or draw to go. Barcelona must get the win in the remaining matches because Benfica has the same chance.

Barcelona doesn't seem to find any obstacles there I'm sure they can secure 2nd place what caught my attention was group D Inter and Madrid still fighting for 2nd place
And  Sheriff isn't safe at the top yet but their chances of qualifying are very open we will see the result today Sheriff vs Inter

It's quite nice to see Juventus have no obstacles in the UCL because then, the poor performance in Serie A can at least be covered and maybe it can be cured by their unbeaten achievement in the group stage in this UCL. Regarding group D, I still believe that Madrid and Inter will eventually fill the 1st and 2nd positions, for Sheriff Tiraspol I am also very confident that in the end Sheriff Tiraspol will only be in third place. Let's see the result later.

I have no doubts about Juventus, we will see them in the semi-finals   because here is their only hope
I have another feeling about today's match sheriff vs Inter Milan  not so sure Inter won today my prediction is Sheriff win or draw, no reason just a personal hunch

[casperBGD]

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I have no doubts about Juventus, we will see them in the semi-finals   because here is their only hope
I have another feeling about today's match sheriff vs Inter Milan  not so sure Inter won today my prediction is Sheriff win or draw, no reason just a personal hunch

would disagree about both, but not that much to put money on those

Juventus is having easy group, but they will be down after group stage, semi-final are far away
Inter should win against Sheriff, they are studied now, and it will not be easy for them to win, and against Inter does not matter is it home match or away, either way Inter will attack, and Sheriff will defend and try counter-attacks

Liverpool should be interesting tonight, and win should come

[Barcode_]

Sporting Lisbon will have home advantage when they play against Besiktas today, I think the odds payout @1.36 on Sporting Lisbon to win the match in full time against Besiktas is quite good. Besiktas have not been able to keep a clean sheet for most of their recent matches played, and I guess Sporting Lisbon should be able to beat Besiktas relatively easily again today.

[cryptofrka]

Last chance for Milan today - after straight losses in the first 3 games they are out if they don't beat Porto. Milan has 5 defeats in the CL in a row, their longest run in their history.
Liverpool is in a really good position, they will probably try to have a calm game against Atletico - who would be happy with a point from Anfield.

It will be interesting to follow the Sheriff - Inter game as well, Inter demolished them in their last game but Sheriff is still ahead on the table. If they manage to stay unbeaten, Inter will be under huge pressure in the last 2 games.

[hd49728]

Last chance for Milan today - after straight losses in the first 3 games they are out if they don't beat Porto. Milan has 5 defeats in the CL in a row, their longest run in their history.

It is bad for Milan with the first season they return to Champions League. They are in exit gate but let's see how they can come back after all. Atalanta 2 seasons ago had the same situation but they went through it and finally had amazing journey in their first season in Champions League in their history.

Liverpool is in a really good position, they will probably try to have a calm game against Atletico - who would be happy with a point from Anfield.

Liverpool are too strong in this season with superb form of Mo Salah but Atletico Madrid have enough resources to constraints The Kop and if Liverpool are careless, they can lose this match. A Madrid are one of most impressive clubs in Champions League last decade.