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

[CryptocurencyKing]

If PSG didn't make many mistakes, they would have been in the quarter finals now. But these mistakes played a big role in this huge loss by 3-1. Real Madrid were very good at making use of the chances they found. They owe Benzema too much for this match. He was already having a great season and this was one of his best performances. Mbappe must be really sad after this result and his job is done here for sure now. PSG still can't become the champions in the Champions League although they have made important signings and strengthened their lineup a lot.

No, it's a PSG game like that. They haven't been a solid team. Relying on Messi, Mbaape and Neymar has not been enough to build the mentality of other players. I'm pretty sure after the first leg Madrid will be able to qualify in the 2nd leg. Although I was scared when Madrid lost 1-0. But Madrid proved they have a great mentality, madrid players show experience to keep playing calm and keep trying to score. I was very impressed with Modric's performances he played very well even though he was not young. 

This is why Real Madrid have won the UEFA Champions League more than anyone. They recognize the magnitude of the moment and step up each time. I think the competition experience was an advantage for Real Madrid. The difference in mentality is invaluable in games like this. Karim Benzema, Luca Modric have seen this situation millions of times, they didn't think they would lose for 1 second and it showed in the 2nd half. The subs really changed the game. Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo played important role. It really shows how special, valuable the Real Madrid team looks in the champions league.

[CryptoPanda]

It was a very bad defending for PSG. They were the better side and had the oppurtunity to win the match after Mbappe's goal. I will continue to say it Mbappe, Neymar and Messi wouldn't survive together in PSG, one of them have to go. I am sure this loss would separate them. Legend Modric and the old war horse Karim are dependable player. They make me remember the saying that old wine taste better. 

Pochettino can't take advantage of the star players in his arsenal. He was just lucky to get that job in the club. PSG greatest mistake will forever be sacking Tuchel for Pochettino that have zero medal with Tottenham. The owners of PSG just need to get a coach who's a serial winner in the likes of Guardiola, Mourinho or even Conte; they will do great.

[kro55]

Before the first leg of the fixture, it was a common belief amongst football fans that PSG can dismantle and beat Real Madrid silly but what everyone thought Madrid had over them was the winning mentality and experience. Funny enough, this played out on both legs of the fixture. From the coach to the players in that Madrid team, they are strong mentally. Over 80% of the Madrid players are proven winners hence they were confident on turning the tie around and they so did.

I think in the second half of the second leg PSG started to take Real Madrid as an easy opponent and they paid the price. But I have to say it was unfortunate what happened with Leonel Messi because the last goal, the hat-trick goal of Karim Benzema was scored from a ball that Lionel Messi lost. But, I have to say that Real Madrid played really well. It takes a lot of willpower to even come back to a match which is 2-0 for the opponent's advantage.

[BITCOIN4X]

I think in the second half of the second leg PSG started to take Real Madrid as an easy opponent and they paid the price. But I have to say it was unfortunate what happened with Leonel Messi because the last goal, the hat-trick goal of Karim Benzema was scored from a ball that Lionel Messi lost. But, I have to say that Real Madrid played really well. It takes a lot of willpower to even come back to a match which is 2-0 for the opponent's advantage.

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

Liverpool, Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid, Manchester City have confirmed themselves to qualify for the quarter-finals. And now the rest are Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Ajax and Juventus who will qualify for the quarter-finals in my opinion. Anything is still possible for Atletico Madrid and Manchester United, but the other three teams will most likely qualify for the quarter-finals.

[mia_houston]

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.

[BALIK]

With the defeat of PSG, it is easy to understand that not everything can be achieved with money alone. And it turns out that PSG has a lot of problems with match strategy. They need to change coaches. Pochettino is still a kid to Carlo Ancelotti or Guardiola's match strategy. No matter how well PSG form the squad, they will not be able to win the Champions League without an experienced coach. So hire an experienced coach first and then invest the money.

I agree with you. Despite having a great squad, PSG lost only because of poor match tactics. And with such a weak match strategy they have been showing from the start of the season. We did not see any improvement in them.
Although I'm not a fan of Real Madrid, I would say that Benzema's performance at the age of 34, is truly impressive. He has scored three goals by fooling the defenders of the team like PSG.

I thought that match would be the end of madrid in the champions league this season after mbappe scored a goal in the 38th minute, but donnaruma mistake was the start of madrid revival in making an incredible comeback, madrid victory showed the experience and mentality of the winner will determine the final result amatch, congratulations to Madrid for being able to destroy one of the best teams in the world today.

The return to Madrid was remarkable. They played well and their luck was very good. After the first half I thought this match might win PSG like the first leg. But Benzema's remarkable performance has changed all that. Real Madrid will be able to reach the final if Benzema and Vinicius are not injured.

[Polkeins]

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.

I thought Ancelotti had already been written off when he left for Everton, but apparently he has not lost his grip and is still able to win against both "young" coaches and "old school" coaches.
Of course, there was a fatal mistake by Donnarumma, but otherwise Real Madrid did everything with great game of Benzema and Modric.
Well, as usual, PSG lacks a "fighting spirit". PSG does not know how to win, overcoming circumstances. Every time a step away from the exit, they stumble.  Apparently Pochettino's days are numbered. He has nothing to do in such a team.

[Altryist]

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

PSG really want to win the Champions League and that's what's prevent them. They can buy all the best players, for example they will buy Benzema, but this will not help them either. Real Madrid is very strong, the mindset of champions, as you said. I just thought it would be funny if PSG could never win the Champions League in their history. Maybe they should stop buying new players and let the coaching staff and players play for a few years without undue pressure?

[laurenB7742]

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

PSG really want to win the Champions League and that's what's prevent them. They can buy all the best players, for example they will buy Benzema, but this will not help them either. Real Madrid is very strong, the mindset of champions, as you said. I just thought it would be funny if PSG could never win the Champions League in their history. Maybe they should stop buying new players and let the coaching staff and players play for a few years without undue pressure?

PSG will not be able to win the Champions League even if Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland, Messi take all the players in the team. Because their main problem is not the players. Their squad is very strong. And they should have the ability to win easily against any strong team. Their main problem is match strategy. And we've seen their weak match strategy since the start of the season. They will not be able to win the Champions League title before hiring an experienced coach. If you want to win the Champions League title, you have to hire experienced coaches with talented players.

[herurist]

Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.

Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.

2 of the 3 goals in my opinion are goals that actually started from blunders.
but indeed Ancelloti gives the best lesson in this matter especially for Poche. PSG is a great club, their players also cannot be underestimated but indeed on the other hand there must be a great steering wheel to run a car and if you compare it now PSG are good in the engine but their steering is still lacking in directing

[hyudien]

but indeed Ancelloti gives the best lesson in this matter especially for Poche. PSG is a great club, their players also cannot be underestimated but indeed on the other hand there must be a great steering wheel to run a car and if you compare it now PSG are good in the engine but their steering is still lacking in directing

Being silenced by Madrid made PSG turn a blind eye and not live up to the expectations of confident fans just because they have a Star player in their team. In my opinion, playing too many stars in one club will be very bad, apart from competing against each other to score goals, at least there is always jealousy in the PSG camp. Moreover, we know how Ancelotti's strategy made a big change in the second half. That's what I noticed when I saw the comparison from the first half to the second half. While PSG applies the same strategy. Until it was clearly an opportunity for Ancelotti to change the flow of Madrid's game in order to escape the pressure of PSG.

[alpamar99]

After PSG lost pretty badly now there is a lot of news that is not very comfortable for them such as Mbappe has definitely left there, Poche's sacking and Donaruma's clash with Neymar after they were eliminated.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.

[dataispower]

So much to say about the Real Madrid side, judgement from how they was so compact, closing space breaking through passes, but they found it hard breaking down the Paris defense.
They have good experience of games like this, believe me they'll do better and better, tipped them for the la Liga trophy this season.
Benzema has a good goal scoring record at home, hes been given a much free role.
Vinicius junior had awful plays in the first half but assisting the second goal sparked him up into the game, missed a chance, had with hes keft foot but webt over the wood work
Great tram work from the 13 time champions league winners.

[Iranus]

After PSG lost pretty badly now there is a lot of news that is not very comfortable for them such as Mbappe has definitely left there, Poche's sacking and Donaruma's clash with Neymar after they were eliminated.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.

With the defeat in this match, we realized again that there are a lot of problems inside the PSG team. And performing well on platforms like the Champions League without solving their own problems is like a daydream. Coach Poch needed to be fired earlier. PSG might not have lost so badly if they had been sacked their coach earlier. However, hopefully PSG will return in a stronger form next season.

[Vinaa77]

After PSG lost pretty badly now there is a lot of news that is not very comfortable for them such as Mbappe has definitely left there, Poche's sacking and Donaruma's clash with Neymar after they were eliminated.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.

I see the main problem in a team that has a lot of world-class star players like PSG is the coach.  I don't think Mauricio Pochettino is suitable for a team like PSG.  PSG is a rich team that always sets high targets in every tournament.  Club owners must immediately take action to find an experienced coach like Zinedine Zidane to take charge of the club from the city of Paris.

[yayayo]

After PSG lost pretty badly now there is a lot of news that is not very comfortable for them such as Mbappe has definitely left there, Poche's sacking and Donaruma's clash with Neymar after they were eliminated.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.

I see the main problem in a team that has a lot of world-class star players like PSG is the coach.  I don't think Mauricio Pochettino is suitable for a team like PSG.  PSG is a rich team that always sets high targets in every tournament.  Club owners must immediately take action to find an experienced coach like Zinedine Zidane to take charge of the club from the city of Paris.

PSG are a better team than Madrid, but Madrid is now through. I think Bayern Munich and Manchester City in particular are very happy with this, they prefer to play against Madrid than against PSG. I thought that defense by PSG a number of times was very sloppy. But in the first half PSG should have been ahead 0-3 and that would have been the end of the story. The new rule is nice, and I also think it is much fairer because of the away goals.

ya.ya.yo!

[Pulsar77]

I was expecting Real Madrid to end ninety minutes by being one goal ahead and we would have watched extra time being played thanks to this. Even though being 1-0 behind first, Real Madrid turned the game around amazingly and got 2-1 ahead. But they didn't make do with it. They scored another goal right after their second goal due to a huge mistake by PSG defense. And they are in the quarter finals now as they won by 3-1. It was a magical day for Real Madrid I think. It seemed very difficult after PSG got ahead but they still made it.

[Vinaa77]

Four teams have already qualified for the last 16 and will compete in the last 8 of the Champions League, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid. The remaining four matches I am interested in the Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid match. They are still as strong by creating one goal each in the first meeting. But in the second leg I'm not sure Manchester United will repeat the same thing, but hopefully my prediction is wrong.

It will be very interesting to see if Manchester United can win and ensure themselves to qualify for the next round because for the time being the aggregate is still the same, namely 1 - 1 and if Manchester United can be able to score another goal in the second leg, then it is something that is extraordinary because the current condition of Manchester United is very different from other clubs.

both teams still have the same chance to qualify for the next phase.  But I think Manchester United will go all out in their Theater of Dream.  The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo really helps the team's mentality, they will not be carried away by last week's disappointing results in the domestic league and Ralf Rangnick will show his true identity in front of MU fans, this is a gamble for him.

[püsür]

That was absolutely mental, how PSG was ahead and looking cocky(at least to me) but Benzema managed something absolutely amazing and a result happened which cannot be forgotten for a long time. One of the best highlights of the recent years.

Spectacularity of the game and Benzema aside, Real Madrid did not generally played very good for both of the games. But I don't think PSG played good either. PSG managed to score the goal somehow easily but they couldn't pressure enough throughout the game and they cannot use Messi enough, at least how he supposed to.

I don't see Real's future in CL so good. There are surely better teams and they will give Real a hell of a challenge.

[VanityWallets2015]

That was absolutely mental, how PSG was ahead and looking cocky(at least to me) but Benzema managed something absolutely amazing and a result happened which cannot be forgotten for a long time. One of the best highlights of the recent years.

Spectacularity of the game and Benzema aside, Real Madrid did not generally played very good for both of the games. But I don't think PSG played good either. PSG managed to score the goal somehow easily but they couldn't pressure enough throughout the game and they cannot use Messi enough, at least how he supposed to.

I don't see Real's future in CL so good. There are surely better teams and they will give Real a hell of a challenge.

I also read what happened after the game. The PSG coach and owner were furious with the referee, because it would be a foul on the goalkeeper. If that keeper hadn't been juggling the ball like that, he would never have gotten into the position. It's a good thing the referee allowed him to continue. Then the coach says that his players were knocked out after that 1-1? What nonsense. They are no longer 15-year-old boys, but superpros, the very best in the world. And at the 1-1 PSG was also still through with that scoreline. A lot of theater from the coach, but it is really up to PSG themselves because they have left all those opportunities unused.