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

[RaltcoinsB]

It seems like Ajax have a big chance ahead to be able to qualify for the quarter finals. Because in my opinion, Benfica are not powerful enough to eliminate Ajax from the current round. I think that it is quite probable for seeing Ajax to beat Benfica in both games of the draw. Normally, Benfica didn't deserve this round. But Barcelona's really poor performance in the group stage carried them here. And we all know how great Ajax were in the group stage.

This could actually be true. Benfica isn't performing that bad in the league, but they usually don't lack behind in the table and now Sporting is in the position that Benfica used to be. I would still say it is not a clear cut case. It is rather a 60:40 game for Ajax. As we have seen Ajax can also lose games against much weaker opponents even in home games.

Ajax may be taking some surprise defeats in the league but they are playing with very good concentration in the champions league. They won all the matches they played in the group. Benfica played well. However, there was another Portuguese team Sporting in Ajax's group and they beat them comfortably. I think they will eliminate Benfica as well. Ajax is my favorite team in this matchup.

[kassex]

It seems like Ajax have a big chance ahead to be able to qualify for the quarter finals. Because in my opinion, Benfica are not powerful enough to eliminate Ajax from the current round. I think that it is quite probable for seeing Ajax to beat Benfica in both games of the draw. Normally, Benfica didn't deserve this round. But Barcelona's really poor performance in the group stage carried them here. And we all know how great Ajax were in the group stage.

This could actually be true. Benfica isn't performing that bad in the league, but they usually don't lack behind in the table and now Sporting is in the position that Benfica used to be. I would still say it is not a clear cut case. It is rather a 60:40 game for Ajax. As we have seen Ajax can also lose games against much weaker opponents even in home games.

Ajax may be taking some surprise defeats in the league but they are playing with very good concentration in the champions league. They won all the matches they played in the group. Benfica played well. However, there was another Portuguese team Sporting in Ajax's group and they beat them comfortably. I think they will eliminate Benfica as well. Ajax is my favorite team in this matchup.

I agree. Benfica has no chance against Ajax. But I think it will be more difficult for Ajax to go further. At the next stage, only the top teams will remain and Ajax is unlikely to be able to compete with them.

[emrecemsan]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

[blackened515]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

This match will be tough for both teams. Honestly, I don't know who will win. I also really want to watch the match. But, since PSG will be hosting the first leg on the 15th of next month. I don't think Real Madrid can easily beat PSG in The Parc des Princes. PSG seems the favorite here. However, according to report, Messi was tested positive to Covid-19 in Argentina, and he won't be playing any match for now. I hope he get well before their game against Real Madrid.

[jaberwock]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

This match will be tough for both teams. Honestly, I don't know who will win. I also really want to watch the match. But, since PSG will be hosting the first leg on the 15th of next month. I don't think Real Madrid can easily beat PSG in The Parc des Princes. PSG seems the favorite here. However, according to report, Messi was tested positive to Covid-19 in Argentina, and he won't be playing any match for now. I hope he get well before their game against Real Madrid.

Surely now this is very bad news for PSG as Messi need to recover from this Covid-19, and he is unable to travel from Argentina until he is having negative report from medical team now PSG coach already announces he is unclear about this situation with no timetable for return of this star player even we have more than 1 month in this crucial match but still it needs some time for any person after having this problem.

PSG is favorite for home game against Real Madrid but still it's not easy for them to beat them at home as Real Madrid has never been easy opponent for any team in any condition. Now mostly soccer pundits saying this is the most crucial match of this year's Champions League, even winner from here can win title.

[Altryist]

This match will be tough for both teams. Honestly, I don't know who will win. I also really want to watch the match. But, since PSG will be hosting the first leg on the 15th of next month. I don't think Real Madrid can easily beat PSG in The Parc des Princes. PSG seems the favorite here. However, according to report, Messi was tested positive to Covid-19 in Argentina, and he won't be playing any match for now. I hope he get well before their game against Real Madrid.

I think that no one will have, the easy game at the stage of  playoffs. Yes, the match will be very interesting, but it seems to me that Real looks stronger in this pair. Of course, I would like the teams to approach the match in optimal shape, without losing players, especially the main players. For Real away, it will be a good result to play in a draw and win the match at home. Therefore, I think that playing the first match away is an advantage.

[asus09]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

The match between PSG and Real Madrid is the match that all fans have been waiting for, the last 16 meeting is like a final match, because both teams are candidates for champions league champions, but unfortunately both of them met in the round of 16, so automatically one of them had to be eliminated in the Champions League. . the round of 16 later, the round of 16 match feels very final, it's a shame to miss it, according to my prediction PSG will advance to the round of 8.

[blue Snow]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

The match between PSG and Real Madrid is the match that all fans have been waiting for, the last 16 meeting is like a final match, because both teams are candidates for champions league champions, but unfortunately both of them met in the round of 16, so automatically one of them had to be eliminated in the Champions League. . the round of 16 later, the round of 16 match feels very final, it's a shame to miss it, according to my prediction PSG will advance to the round of 8.

As we can see Sergio Ramos vs ex-club, he very missed Real Madrid but the next day he was not a squad. I believe he will keep the defense like before, he will also with together his former enemy (Messi) to get the winning. What is another interesting is Mbappe, as we know he was associated with rumors go to Madrid. this is some test if he's really worth the high price.

[Juggy777]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

The match between PSG and Real Madrid is the match that all fans have been waiting for, the last 16 meeting is like a final match, because both teams are candidates for champions league champions, but unfortunately both of them met in the round of 16, so automatically one of them had to be eliminated in the Champions League. . the round of 16 later, the round of 16 match feels very final, it's a shame to miss it, according to my prediction PSG will advance to the round of 8.

As we can see Sergio Ramos vs ex-club, he very missed Real Madrid but the next day he was not a squad. I believe he will keep the defense like before, he will also with together his former enemy (Messi) to get the winning. What is another interesting is Mbappe, as we know he was associated with rumors go to Madrid. this is some test if he's really worth the high price.

@blue Snow even I’m really excited for this clash, but I personally believe that Real Madrid will advance instead of PSG, and even with Ramos and Messi in their lineup PSG will end up losing that’s my prediction. Also Mbappe has nothing really to prove, but if he can score one or two goals it’ll only help him negotiate for higher wages when he joins his new club during the summer transfer window.

[hahay]

I'm looking forward to watching the both games in the PSG - Real Madrid matchup. This is the most remarkable matchup among all of them. These teams both are candidates to become the champions in the Champions League this season. PSG are a bigger favourite of course but Real Madrid are really strong now. They are capable enough to eliminate any team in the tournament. I hope to see two competitive games in this draw. And at the end, I think PSG can advance to the next stage.

The match between PSG and Real Madrid is the match that all fans have been waiting for, the last 16 meeting is like a final match, because both teams are candidates for champions league champions, but unfortunately both of them met in the round of 16, so automatically one of them had to be eliminated in the Champions League. . the round of 16 later, the round of 16 match feels very final, it's a shame to miss it, according to my prediction PSG will advance to the round of 8.

As we can see Sergio Ramos vs ex-club, he very missed Real Madrid but the next day he was not a squad. I believe he will keep the defense like before, he will also with together his former enemy (Messi) to get the winning. What is another interesting is Mbappe, as we know he was associated with rumors go to Madrid. this is some test if he's really worth the high price.

@blue Snow even I’m really excited for this clash, but I personally believe that Real Madrid will advance instead of PSG, and even with Ramos and Messi in their lineup PSG will end up losing that’s my prediction. Also Mbappe has nothing really to prove, but if he can score one or two goals it’ll only help him negotiate for higher wages when he joins his new club during the summer transfer window.

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

[joker_josue]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

I have to agree. I see Man City and Bayern Munich more easily reaching the final and fighting each other than other teams.
On top of that, both teams are comfortable in the first place of their competitions, with several points of distance.

PSG and Real Madrid, despite having good players, as a team are not at the same level as a City or Bayern.
Either way, in football surprises sometimes happen and the winners are the least expected.

[Strongkored]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

I have to agree. I see Man City and Bayern Munich more easily reaching the final and fighting each other than other teams.
On top of that, both teams are comfortable in the first place of their competitions, with several points of distance.

PSG and Real Madrid, despite having good players, as a team are not at the same level as a City or Bayern.
Either way, in football surprises sometimes happen and the winners are the least expected.

Man City have been very special for this season, their performances have been outstanding, there are no star players or the main focus, all is about teamwork, and City get advantage from facing a team that is arguably at a level below them, but they can be surprised if they are not careful in this knockout match, and sometimes football lovers love to see a surprise.

[ShowOff]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

Talking about which team will reach the final may be difficult at the moment. In my opinion, any team with good consistency in every game has a better chance of progressing from the last 16 to reach the final. So far, Manchester City has a squad with a fairly good and consistent performance, they have a chance to qualify but must be able to maintain consistency in the next few games until the final.

If Manchester City make it to the final again this season, then they must win the title for the first time with Guardiola. I agree with Manchester City, but other teams are also fighting for the same place. Of course, the Champions League is more difficult to predict.

[KTChampions]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

In Real Madrid, one old player is Modric. The rest are in their golden age or are young, and therefore I do not think that the age of the players will make any difference in this confrontation.
I agree about Bayern and City, so it would be great if they could face each other in the next round  However, against City I will be rooting for almost any team, even for Bavaria, which every year claims to win the tournament.

[poldanmig]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

In Real Madrid, one old player is Modric. The rest are in their golden age or are young, and therefore I do not think that the age of the players will make any difference in this confrontation.
I agree about Bayern and City, so it would be great if they could face each other in the next round  However, against City I will be rooting for almost any team, even for Bavaria, which every year claims to win the tournament.

Experience from old players is certainly needed by a team in a match, I actually don't agree that the team will appear stronger just by relying on young players, besides Bayern Munich as one of the champion candidates, now PSG in my opinion is a more complex club than With Real Madrid being dominated by young players who have little experience in European competitions, mentality and experience are the most important things to win the Champions League not only energy.

[Silberman]

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I mostly agree with your choice of the main favorites to win the Champions League, but I don't understand why you didn't add Chelsea, the current European champions, to the list.
Chelsea is very good in the English championship this year as well, they showed that they are a very high quality and experienced team, and I would not be surprised if they go to the final again, and in one game everything is always possible.
By no means should they be underestimated.
PSG and Manchester City are under a lot of pressure because a lot of money has been invested in their teams and there is no trophy yet.
Therefore, I would give even a small advantage to Real because they know how to win trophies.

Real Madrid is a team who knows very well how to win the do-or-die matches.

Also, I would like to add Chelsea and they have a very well-rounded team this season and have very good squad depth. Man. City, PSG, and Bayern are very strong teams for the title. PSG have a deadly attack, Bayern have Lewa, and Man'City are playing a very well-rounded team-game. Hoping for a thrilling final third of CL.

Experience cannot be underestimated when it comes to a competition like this one in which each match is do or die, Real Madrid as one of the best soccer clubs around the world not only can afford to hire the best players available in the market almost for any price, they can also look for players with experience in international competitions that will not get nervous when the time comes and still preform at their best in the biggest stage.

[laurenB7742]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

In Real Madrid, one old player is Modric. The rest are in their golden age or are young, and therefore I do not think that the age of the players will make any difference in this confrontation.
I agree about Bayern and City, so it would be great if they could face each other in the next round  However, against City I will be rooting for almost any team, even for Bavaria, which every year claims to win the tournament.

Experience from old players is certainly needed by a team in a match, I actually don't agree that the team will appear stronger just by relying on young players, besides Bayern Munich as one of the champion candidates, now PSG in my opinion is a more complex club than With Real Madrid being dominated by young players who have little experience in European competitions, mentality and experience are the most important things to win the Champions League not only energy.

In my opinion, City, Bayern, and Real Madrid are the contenders for the UCL title. Real seem like they have found back their rhythm after a shaky start to the season and City and Bayern play really good team-oriented attacking game which I love.

Real Madrid's midfield has aged quite a bit. All 3 of Modric, Kroos and Casemiro are above 30 but I dont think age will play a big role over here as Modrid, even at this age is still one of the best midfielders in the world.

[justdimin]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

I would say that these 4 teams are the biggest candidates no matter how you rank them. Even though PSG and Madrid will play each other, because one of them will beat the other and then there will be 3 teams that are favorites, City has sporting which is nothing for them, Bayern has salzburg which once again is nothing for them, and that's why these four will definitely be going to quarter finals for sure, I mean 3 of them since PSG and Madrid situation.

Chelsea and Liverpool will be decent, they will not go down easy and they will play to win, but I still think that these four teams are better, if only we didn't had one of those "early finals" type of match ups with PSG and Madrid game, because they would definitely beat any other team for sure.

[coderben]

Even though PSG and Real Madrid are top of the table in their respective leagues, I personally don't believe both are candidates for the UCL title this season. Because for me, the Candidates for the UCL title this season are Bayern Munich or Manchester City and I think it is quite clear about these two teams, because to win the title is not only about the star players they have but also their performance and consistency. Although PSG and Madrid have many star players, most of them are old players who will certainly find it difficult to compete with top players with a productive age in the Manchester City squad.

Real Madrid are definitely one of the candidates to win the Champions League title. Because this is one of their best years in the recent times. And they want to be successful not only in the La Liga but also here. They are already in a great condition in the La Liga which helps them concentrate on the Champions League more. As long as they have things under control in the La Liga until their matchup here starts, I believe they can show their best performance against PSG.

[joker_josue]

Real Madrid are definitely one of the candidates to win the Champions League title. Because this is one of their best years in the recent times. And they want to be successful not only in the La Liga but also here. They are already in a great condition in the La Liga which helps them concentrate on the Champions League more. As long as they have things under control in the La Liga until their matchup here starts, I believe they can show their best performance against PSG.

I agree that they have all the conditions to defeat a PSG.
But I think they will have a hard time finding a Man City or Bayern. They are two very strong teams and with a tactical level and players superior to Real Madrid.

Of course, we mustn't forget that the Champions League is Real Madrid competition, and they've won the competition the most, so they're always a team to fear, but I think this year it will be difficult for them to reach the final.