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

[Raflesia]

After seeing the matchups, it is going to be really difficult for me to wait for some of them for two months.    I mean especially the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. PSG are going to be the advantageous team in the first leg of this matchup. As I want them to advance, I hope that they can get a nice score at the end of the match. Even if they win by one goal, I believe that they would be advancing by finishing the job in the second leg.

Home away system there will be those who feel lucky and not. But for the hosts of the first leg they have to win big to make them a little comfortable. But in the PSG vs Madrid game this time I don't think they will score many goals. If one wins maybe they will win by a margin of 1 goal. Both teams are great teams, but as a Madrid fan I chose Madrid to win and qualify at the next phase. Obviously there's a winter break and player transfers. At least it will be hard to guess who will qualify.

The first leg must be won so that the second leg does not become a heavy burden for both parties, but what is certain is that this match will be fierce later.
Who will qualify, I can't predict it, for sure every fan wants to qualify for their favorite team, and it looks like both the domestic league and UCL are playing very well, you can say on fire, so later we will look forward to the real match.
And in the transfer window, they will definitely be competing to get the players they want.

[mv1986]

After seeing the matchups, it is going to be really difficult for me to wait for some of them for two months.    I mean especially the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. PSG are going to be the advantageous team in the first leg of this matchup. As I want them to advance, I hope that they can get a nice score at the end of the match. Even if they win by one goal, I believe that they would be advancing by finishing the job in the second leg.

Home away system there will be those who feel lucky and not. But for the hosts of the first leg they have to win big to make them a little comfortable. But in the PSG vs Madrid game this time I don't think they will score many goals. If one wins maybe they will win by a margin of 1 goal. Both teams are great teams, but as a Madrid fan I chose Madrid to win and qualify at the next phase. Obviously there's a winter break and player transfers. At least it will be hard to guess who will qualify.

The first leg must be won so that the second leg does not become a heavy burden for both parties, but what is certain is that this match will be fierce later.
Who will qualify, I can't predict it, for sure every fan wants to qualify for their favorite team, and it looks like both the domestic league and UCL are playing very well, you can say on fire, so later we will look forward to the real match.
And in the transfer window, they will definitely be competing to get the players they want.

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage. Now it is so early that one team with ambitions to win the title has to say goodbye. That's kind of crazy. Madrid would be pissed as much as PSG would be. PSG maybe even more because there is nothing else they can do if they now fail. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, and many other stars were signed. If they now get kicked out in the first round of the final round, they are into a whole lot of trouble.

[savetheFORUM]

The first leg must be won so that the second leg does not become a heavy burden for both parties, but what is certain is that this match will be fierce later.
Who will qualify, I can't predict it, for sure every fan wants to qualify for their favorite team, and it looks like both the domestic league and UCL are playing very well, you can say on fire, so later we will look forward to the real match.
And in the transfer window, they will definitely be competing to get the players they want.

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage. Now it is so early that one team with ambitions to win the title has to say goodbye. That's kind of crazy. Madrid would be pissed as much as PSG would be. PSG maybe even more because there is nothing else they can do if they now fail. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, and many other stars were signed. If they now get kicked out in the first round of the final round, they are into a whole lot of trouble.

PSG is looking for their first title in Europe's most prestigious competition and Real Madrid have love affair with this title, so it's going to be very exciting match after two months of winter break but many peoples still having heat of this because now Real Madrid is having no services of any star player, but they are performing very good and PSG having services of many stars like Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, and they are sure about their win, but it's not easy for them to break these shackles because their performance is not good enough for winning this year's title hopefully they will do some better or having some better changes for next years with new ambitions because I am not having any good feeling about their win in this year.

[kassex]

After seeing the matchups, it is going to be really difficult for me to wait for some of them for two months.    I mean especially the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. PSG are going to be the advantageous team in the first leg of this matchup. As I want them to advance, I hope that they can get a nice score at the end of the match. Even if they win by one goal, I believe that they would be advancing by finishing the job in the second leg.

Home away system there will be those who feel lucky and not. But for the hosts of the first leg they have to win big to make them a little comfortable. But in the PSG vs Madrid game this time I don't think they will score many goals. If one wins maybe they will win by a margin of 1 goal. Both teams are great teams, but as a Madrid fan I chose Madrid to win and qualify at the next phase. Obviously there's a winter break and player transfers. At least it will be hard to guess who will qualify.

The first leg must be won so that the second leg does not become a heavy burden for both parties, but what is certain is that this match will be fierce later.
Who will qualify, I can't predict it, for sure every fan wants to qualify for their favorite team, and it looks like both the domestic league and UCL are playing very well, you can say on fire, so later we will look forward to the real match.
And in the transfer window, they will definitely be competing to get the players they want.

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage. Now it is so early that one team with ambitions to win the title has to say goodbye. That's kind of crazy. Madrid would be pissed as much as PSG would be. PSG maybe even more because there is nothing else they can do if they now fail. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, and many other stars were signed. If they now get kicked out in the first round of the final round, they are into a whole lot of trouble.

If Real Madrid come up to the match against PSG in optimal shape, then PSG will have little chance of making it to the next round in the Champions League. PSG is not a balanced team. They have strong players in attack, but there are not three players in defense at once. Although the match is against Real Madrid will be fundamental for many. A pretty hot game awaits us.

[nurilham]

If Real Madrid come up to the match against PSG in optimal shape, then PSG will have little chance of making it to the next round in the Champions League. PSG is not a balanced team. They have strong players in attack, but there are not three players in defense at once.

I assume it is difficult to know which team to qualify to the next round. PSG has strong strikers, they potentially make Real Madrid only focus on defending. If it happens, PSG will be easy to create many goal attempts. While Real Madrid players are under pressure and hard to create the chances to score. If Real Madrid wants to win the match, they must win the ball possession and control the match. Benzema, Vinicius, or Asensio also must play effectively and show their accuracy in shooting.

[Rabi3]

If Real Madrid come up to the match against PSG in optimal shape, then PSG will have little chance of making it to the next round in the Champions League. PSG is not a balanced team. They have strong players in attack, but there are not three players in defense at once.

I assume it is difficult to know which team to qualify to the next round. PSG has strong strikers, they potentially make Real Madrid only focus on defending. If it happens, PSG will be easy to create many goal attempts. While Real Madrid players are under pressure and hard to create the chances to score. If Real Madrid wants to win the match, they must win the ball possession and control the match. Benzema, Vinicius, or Asensio also must play effectively and show their accuracy in shooting.

I might have to disagree with that, PSG play better in counter attacks and have difficulties when a team is all the way back in defense, and we have seen that multiple times in ligue 1, especially in the match against Lens, Psg were having a lot of difficulties getting through Lens's defense and we have seen Lens players several chances to score a second goal and end the match but they missed some easy ones, and with players such as Vinicius and Benzima we probably won't see the same thing, Real Madrid was and still one of the best teams in counter attacks.

[Ebede]

Can someone please explain how it's gon be like this champions league.
What I mean is that, since they no longer use away goals, how is it go be like this time around.
What is the new change, Thanks.

[kro55]

I might have to disagree with that, PSG play better in counter attacks and have difficulties when a team is all the way back in defense, and we have seen that multiple times in ligue 1, especially in the match against Lens, Psg were having a lot of difficulties getting through Lens's defense and we have seen Lens players several chances to score a second goal and end the match but they missed some easy ones, and with players such as Vinicius and Benzima we probably won't see the same thing, Real Madrid was and still one of the best teams in counter attacks.

Neither team will play defensively in the PSG vs Madrid match, both teams have strong defense and strong forward lineup. However, Real Madrid's game is more stable than PSG's. PSG's Neymar-Messi-Mbappe trio will have to play well if they want to win against Real Madrid. At the same time, Ramos has to handle the defense. PSG will not win if defenders do not perform well against Real Madrid.

[iv4n]

Can someone please explain how it's gon be like this champions league.
What I mean is that, since they no longer use away goals, how is it go be like this time around.
What is the new change, Thanks.

UEFA explained in a statement:

With the decision to remove this rule, ties in which the two teams score the same number of goals over the two legs would be not decided on the number of goals scored away, but two 15-minute periods of extra time are played at the end of the second leg and in case the teams score the same number of goals or no goals during this extra time, kicks from the penalty mark would determine the team which qualifies to the next stage of the competition.

Well, I think it will be better like this! Home or away it will be the same, as it should be, goal is a goal home or away! And in case of the same number of goals, there will be extra time and penalties, as it should be...  There will be no more calculations with goals, so I guess this will make some games more interesting!

Neither team will play defensively in the PSG vs Madrid match, both teams have strong defense and strong forward lineup. However, Real Madrid's game is more stable than PSG's. PSG's Neymar-Messi-Mbappe trio will have to play well if they want to win against Real Madrid. At the same time, Ramos has to handle the defense. PSG will not win if defenders do not perform well against Real Madrid.

PSG is playing crazy this season... they score a lot, but they also receive many goals! In too many games PSG was losing in the first half and then winning in the end! So I guess if they continue to play hot-cold they will have a problem with Real! But there are two months before the game, maybe they will improve before the big games, I would like to see PSG in the next stage!

[KTChampions]

I assume it is difficult to know which team to qualify to the next round. PSG has strong strikers, they potentially make Real Madrid only focus on defending. If it happens, PSG will be easy to create many goal attempts. While Real Madrid players are under pressure and hard to create the chances to score. If Real Madrid wants to win the match, they must win the ball possession and control the match. Benzema, Vinicius, or Asensio also must play effectively and show their accuracy in shooting.

It is naive to assume that Real will play defensively in this pair and will give PSG a lot of chances to score. Real Madrid have one of the strongest middle lines and PSG will not be able to dominate in order for their strikers to feel at ease. Even if Neymar fully recovers to this confrontation, I think that Real will at least have no worse chances than PSG.

[EdenHazard]

I assume it is difficult to know which team to qualify to the next round. PSG has strong strikers, they potentially make Real Madrid only focus on defending. If it happens, PSG will be easy to create many goal attempts. While Real Madrid players are under pressure and hard to create the chances to score. If Real Madrid wants to win the match, they must win the ball possession and control the match. Benzema, Vinicius, or Asensio also must play effectively and show their accuracy in shooting.

It is naive to assume that Real will play defensively in this pair and will give PSG a lot of chances to score. Real Madrid have one of the strongest middle lines and PSG will not be able to dominate in order for their strikers to feel at ease. Even if Neymar fully recovers to this confrontation, I think that Real will at least have no worse chances than PSG.

I expect the match would be full of goals ..

whether a huge blow for psg or real madrid to lose like 3-0 or so. the second scenario is that both teams scored a lot each like 3-2 or so.
it's a sure thing for me to choose over 3.5 goals!
both will play offensively and offer us a really entertaining match.

[Davidvictorson]

I assume it is difficult to know which team to qualify to the next round. PSG has strong strikers, they potentially make Real Madrid only focus on defending. If it happens, PSG will be easy to create many goal attempts. While Real Madrid players are under pressure and hard to create the chances to score. If Real Madrid wants to win the match, they must win the ball possession and control the match. Benzema, Vinicius, or Asensio also must play effectively and show their accuracy in shooting.

It is naive to assume that Real will play defensively in this pair and will give PSG a lot of chances to score. Real Madrid have one of the strongest middle lines and PSG will not be able to dominate in order for their strikers to feel at ease. Even if Neymar fully recovers to this confrontation, I think that Real will at least have no worse chances than PSG.

In the game, I believe Mbappe's he will try to do everything he can do to make Real Madrid buy him. Real already has an amazing coach and they play as a team on the other hand, although PSG have a good team, they most times are playing individual not as a team. I’d suggest that the coach improve on his tactics for them to be able to beat Real.

[Coyster]

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage. Now it is so early that one team with ambitions to win the title has to say goodbye. That's kind of crazy. Madrid would be pissed as much as PSG would be. PSG maybe even more because there is nothing else they can do if they now fail. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, and many other stars were signed. If they now get kicked out in the first round of the final round, they are into a whole lot of trouble.

It's going to be a game with a whole lot of pressure, for the two managers and all the players, two teams that are amongst the favorites for the CL title and now one has to go in just the round of 16, it's going to be a match of fine margins and the winner of this game will be making a big statement and sending a warning message to other title contenders. Having said that, I think you're correct, between the two teams PSG are the team under the most pressure, there's just so much expectations placed on the team cause of the quality they boast of in their team, though I've watched all of their CL games this season, and they do not look ruthless enough to be champions this season, but mind you that all that can change in the knock out stages. I'm rooting for Madrid to win this one, but we'll have to wait and see the team that does.

[coderben]

Liverpool might not have an easy job against Inter in last 16 round I think. Inter seem to be a more powerful team than Milan now. Considering Liverpool's results against Milan, I expect them to have a bigger difficulty in eliminating Inter. Especially in the first leg which is in Giuseppe Meazza, Inter might even beat them by one goal but I don't think so. I think that the first leg will end in a draw by a result like 1-1 or 2-2.

[Daniel91]

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage. Now it is so early that one team with ambitions to win the title has to say goodbye. That's kind of crazy. Madrid would be pissed as much as PSG would be. PSG maybe even more because there is nothing else they can do if they now fail. Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, and many other stars were signed. If they now get kicked out in the first round of the final round, they are into a whole lot of trouble.

It's going to be a game with a whole lot of pressure, for the two managers and all the players, two teams that are amongst the favorites for the CL title and now one has to go in just the round of 16, it's going to be a match of fine margins and the winner of this game will be making a big statement and sending a warning message to other title contenders. Having said that, I think you're correct, between the two teams PSG are the team under the most pressure, there's just so much expectations placed on the team cause of the quality they boast of in their team, though I've watched all of their CL games this season, and they do not look ruthless enough to be champions this season, but mind you that all that can change in the knock out stages. I'm rooting for Madrid to win this one, but we'll have to wait and see the team that does.

Whoever loses in this match will have reason to be very angry at UEFA because due to a big mistake in the Champions League draw, these two clubs have to play each other in the early stages of the competition.
In fact, it is a big loss for the competition that one of these two clubs will drop out of the CL in the first round of the knockout phase.
Personally, Real seems to me to be a more complete team, with a slightly higher chance of passing, and the pressure on the PSG players will certainly be very great. A lot of money has been invested in the PSG team and they have not yet managed to win the Champions League.
I believe their owners have already become nervous and impatient, they are even willing to sacrifice the big money they could get for Mbappe, just to finally win this competition. Will that risk pay off?

[alegotardo]

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage.

Everyone is expecting it to be a grandiose game, because even the ticket prices are absurdly expensive as the lowest price ticket costs 250 euros.
Of course it is a unique game in which we will see all the skill of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi and others.
Even if I were able to physically go to the stadium, I would prefer the comfort of my sofa.

[kro55]

Neither team will play defensively in the PSG vs Madrid match, both teams have strong defense and strong forward lineup. However, Real Madrid's game is more stable than PSG's. PSG's Neymar-Messi-Mbappe trio will have to play well if they want to win against Real Madrid. At the same time, Ramos has to handle the defense. PSG will not win if defenders do not perform well against Real Madrid.

PSG is playing crazy this season... they score a lot, but they also receive many goals! In too many games PSG was losing in the first half and then winning in the end! So I guess if they continue to play hot-cold they will have a problem with Real! But there are two months before the game, maybe they will improve before the big games, I would like to see PSG in the next stage!

PSG has the ability to score. Every striker in the squad is experienced and talented. The bonding between Messi and Mbappe is excellent now. They are playing very well together. So now it will be difficult for any team to stop PSG team from scoring. Their only weakness now is defense. However, Real Madrid legend Ramos is now in the PSG squad. He will definitely want to prove his mettle by beating Real Madrid. Within two months, coach Pochettino will have to take the necessary steps to strengthen his defense.

[Hidrofor]

PSG has the ability to score. Every striker in the squad is experienced and talented. The bonding between Messi and Mbappe is excellent now. They are playing very well together. So now it will be difficult for any team to stop PSG team from scoring. Their only weakness now is defense. However, Real Madrid legend Ramos is now in the PSG squad. He will definitely want to prove his mettle by beating Real Madrid. Within two months, coach Pochettino will have to take the necessary steps to strengthen his defense.

I also think that PSG have the needed team composition now. At the first times, Messi was struggling to adapt to the team but it was normal of course. Because he played for Barcelona for so many years. It is not easy to adapt to a completely new system very quickly. But from now on, it seems like Messi has started playing at a really good level. And he is doing good beside Mbappe also. If they keep this level at least, they can have a big chance for the title.

[DU18]

Yes the PSG vs. Madrid game is one of the biggest games that could have happened in the whole final round regardless of the stage.

Everyone is expecting it to be a grandiose game, because even the ticket prices are absurdly expensive as the lowest price ticket costs 250 euros.
Of course it is a unique game in which we will see all the skill of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi and others.
Even if I were able to physically go to the stadium, I would prefer the comfort of my sofa.

The PSG and Madrid match is a final that happened too soon in the champions league this season, actually I hope the two teams can meet in the top 8 but fate says otherwise , the meeting between PSG and Madrid is certainly not only a competition between the two clubs, but certainly a rivalry that never happened between Messi and Madrid players will come back alive in that match, besides that of course the match will be even more interesting if Ramos who is a friend and former captain of Benzema while at Madrid will guard the PSG defense, Sergio Ramos who is a central defender will certainly be assigned to stop Benzema movement later by the coach.

[Cryptmuster]

PSG has the ability to score. Every striker in the squad is experienced and talented. The bonding between Messi and Mbappe is excellent now. They are playing very well together. So now it will be difficult for any team to stop PSG team from scoring. Their only weakness now is defense. However, Real Madrid legend Ramos is now in the PSG squad. He will definitely want to prove his mettle by beating Real Madrid. Within two months, coach Pochettino will have to take the necessary steps to strengthen his defense.

Ramos is sitting on the bench more than playing. I even think that PSG bought him only so that he could not play for Real and thereby weaken their defense. Mbappe and Mesi's pairing may be good, but it's only good because Mbappe scores goals regularly. For Mesi, the whole season and the transition to PSG is an unfortunate action, because he is used to being a star at the club, and at PSG all the stars and he is lost.