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

[rby]

Manchester United are going to have a really tough game against Atletico Madrid in a few days. Even though I see Manchester United as the favourite side, their job is still not going to be easy. Atletico Madrid can cause them to have big difficulties and they have an equal chance with Manchester United to advance too. Manchester United had an important victory against Tottenham today and it was a big morale booster for them before this huge game. When Ronaldo plays well, the team are also very good. I hope the same thing happens again.

Yes, the match will going to be tough between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid but Manchester United will definitely achieve the victory at the end of the match.  I believe Manchester United coach will like to use Ronaldo for first half because of his performance in today match that made them to defeated Tottenham team 3-2 with the help of Ronaldo that scored 3 goals that made their point to improve. Manchester United coach is fully ready to make use of today match strategies to defeat Atletico Madrid on the 16 of March without allow them to have a goal till the end of the match.

Manchester united winning the match against Tottenham does not give them the express ticket to win Atletico Madrid. Even if they use same formation and use the same players we need to know that it is a different league and also it is a different day and environment.
How did you know that Manchester united coach is ready for the champions league clash?
Is it because Manchester United won last match and we forgot their poor performance easily and expecting wins?
It is going to be a really tough match and Ronaldo may not be the savior.

[Yogee]

... We saw that scenario in the Salzburg - Bayern Munich draw. Bayern Munich literally ended Salzburg in Allianz Arena. Benfica are a much stronger team than Salzburg I think but we are talking about Ajax in the end. They can be really merciless when they want to.

Home team has the upperhand but let's not compare it to what happened in Allianz Arena. I would also love to see another routing or a high scoring game to be honest but I won't be surprised if it ends the other way. Benfica is not to be taken lightly and who knows if the match will be decided in a penalty shootout.

[coinlocket$]

It will be a hard game for Juventus versus Villareal.

The team is in a good moment right now but they are missing 10 players.

[darxiaomi]

Really bad luck for Atletico Madrid like ever against Cristiano Ronaldo, always he go full beast mode against Atletico.

He was in pretty bad form and look, 3 goals in the previous match. Lets see if its again another magic Champions League night for him like the 3 goals he scored that time playing in Juventus vs Atletico.

[mv1986]

Well, if so, that completely changes things.
Considering that Abramovich made a huge investment in Chelsea (from the money he stole in Putin's Russia), he would have recovered huge funds if they were not completely frozen. It seems that this time such "tricks" will not help him (and I hope other bandits from Putin's gang) and they will at least lose part of their capital.

Not it is official what I said. He is allowed to sell the club but he is not allowed to profit from the sale in anyway. Now I wonder how they will ensure that is going to happen. These guys know so many tricks, saved so many taxes elsewhere probably. I am surprised that he is allowed to sell at all. It is probably to save the football club I guess? I haven't understood it yet in its entirety. If someone knows more , please enlighten me. Does that mean he can take any proceeds from sales as long as there is no profits? Wouldn't that still be against the sanctions?

In fact, I am now paying more attention to other matters (I am from Russia and, as you understand, the war affects me almost directly), so I cannot say for sure the current state of affairs of Abramovich. But judging by the news that I accidentally see (for example, the arrest of a rabbi on the basis of a certificate from which Abramovich received Portuguese citizenship), no tricks will help him - they took him seriously.
All this has already had a serious impact on Chelsea and is likely to continue to do so in the future. I could be wrong, but this season Chelsea have one of the last chances to win the Champions League, the team is likely to face a crisis ahead.

Well, thanks for letting me know you are actually Russian! Off-topic: I wish you guys and everyone all the best. May the suffering stop as soon as possible for all those who aren't guilty.

Yes Chelsea will have a hard time, but I don't think the Britain government will let them down completely. If one of those offers get accepted, there will again be a financially healthy individual or consortium supporting Chelsea in the future. Let's see how it plays out.

[coinlocket$]

Games of the week.

Tuesday 15th March
Ajax 20:00 Benfica
Manchester United 20:00 Atletico Madrid

Wednesday 16th March
Juventus 20:00 Villarreal
Lille 20:00 Chelsea


Source: https://www.skysports.com/champions-league-fixtures


Will Chelsea be allow to play? Who knows?

[Velvet78]

For the first day of the remaining matchups, my predictions are like this: Ajax are a very certain favourite to be the victor against Benfica home. The result of the first game shouldn't mislead anyone I believe. Ajax are a much powerful team than Benfica this season and I expect them to prove it in this game nicely. They can win this by at least two goals. And the other game is really hard to predict though. Manchester United might advance but it might not be that easy as well. Atletico Madrid are one of the solid teams in defense and they would't give up easily.

[AndySt]

Atletico Madrid actually seems to be playing really well in recent times. They have won 4 out of their last five matches. And the other one was the draw against Manchester United. So, I think Atletico Madrid is in a good run of form right now and they should be able to beat Manchester United. On the other hand, Manchester United is not performing consistently and they did win their last match against Tottenham Hotspur but the match was absolutely carried by Cristiano Ronaldo on his back. He scored a hat trick and those were the only three goals that Manchester United scored.

Yes, it is quite difficult to make predictions in this confrontation because the situation changes with every round of the championship, every game, and if before that I would still give some advantage to Atletico Madrid, then winning against Tottenham should clearly give the players and coaching staff of Manchester United more confidence and strength. In any case, I think that Manchester United in the second leg will try to seize the initiative from the first minutes and own it throughout the match, at least due to the fact that the match will be held at its home stadium. But how it will turn out and how the players of Atletico Madrid will react to it is another question.

[safari88]

For the first day of the remaining matchups, my predictions are like this: Ajax are a very certain favourite to be the victor against Benfica home. The result of the first game shouldn't mislead anyone I believe. Ajax are a much powerful team than Benfica this season and I expect them to prove it in this game nicely. They can win this by at least two goals. And the other game is really hard to predict though. Manchester United might advance but it might not be that easy as well. Atletico Madrid are one of the solid teams in defense and they would't give up easily.

Ajax should normally have no problems with Benfica. Although the performances in the league of Ajax have not been great lately. They really set a good record in the Champions League. And Haller who has scored all matches - 7 so far - all. That is also a major achievement. You can make good use of such strikers. Of course I don't want to make the comparison with Levandovski, it is exceptional. Ajax through to the next round. The draw is always very exciting.

[Davian144]

The Manchester United vs Tottenham victory was certainly welcomed by their supporters, because this victory could make the confidence of Manchester United players increase again when they faced Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League.
Ronaldo hat-trick against Tottenham had to be watched out for by Diego Siemone, he had to instruct his men to take special care of Ronaldo, because Ronaldo could have done something unexpected that made Atletico Madrid have to be eliminated in the UCL.
Although Atletico's chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals are still open, Diego Siemone must be able to provide a morale boost to Atletico's players in order to show an impressive game at Old Trafford.

That is indeed clear because considering that Atletico Madrid will play at home to Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League this week, it is imperative for Diego Siemone to provide better motivation and strategy for his current players.
And especially for the players who will compete in the match because at this time the shot from a Cristiano Ronaldo is still very dangerous even though he kicks from outside the penalty box.

[tulusikhlas]

Really bad luck for Atletico Madrid like ever against Cristiano Ronaldo, always he go full beast mode against Atletico.

He was in pretty bad form and look, 3 goals in the previous match. Lets see if its again another magic Champions League night for him like the 3 goals he scored that time playing in Juventus vs Atletico.

But now it's a different team like the team that Cristiano Ronaldo used to be. Indeed, I am really looking forward to Cristiano Ronaldo's action in this match, whether he will return to do the same thing as before, and become a nightmare for Atletico Madrid. Or vice versa, Atletico Madrid will take revenge and stop him. I think this is no longer a competition between teams, but also between individuals.

[SquallLeonhart]

In the first leg meeting of the Champions League, MU drew with ATM with a score of 1-1, so I think this second leg meeting will be a little difficult to predict who will come out as the winner and advance to the next round, but after seeing Ronaldo's performance this time it looks like he in his best form after scoring a hat-trick against Tottenham in the Premier League, so I prefer the MU team to advance to the next round in the Champions League and win the game against ATM.

I believe that ATM had the upper hand up until last night, we saw them doing a lot better but then United showed that they have Ronaldo and they could be amazing at any given minute. This is why it is still unknown. I do not know which one will go to next stage.

Both teams deserve it against each other to be fair. If they were playing like Madrid or City or something then I would expect less from them but by the looks of it these two going head to head do not have that much difference if you ask me. I believe that they are going to be quite close to each other and the game will be quite difficult for both of them as well. Not saying that it will a tie and penalties and all, but won't be easy probably.

[babo]

Games of the week.

Tuesday 15th March
Ajax 20:00 Benfica
Manchester United 20:00 Atletico Madrid

Wednesday 16th March
Juventus 20:00 Villarreal
Lille 20:00 Chelsea


Source: https://www.skysports.com/champions-league-fixtures


Will Chelsea be allow to play? Who knows?

Chelsea will play because his boss has sold him in some daring way to a middle company
moreover he has formally put it up for sale, the famous fighter is among the favorites to buy it (they say)
we will see

[Daniel91]

Games of the week.

Tuesday 15th March
Ajax 20:00 Benfica
Manchester United 20:00 Atletico Madrid

Wednesday 16th March
Juventus 20:00 Villarreal
Lille 20:00 Chelsea


Source: https://www.skysports.com/champions-league-fixtures


Will Chelsea be allow to play? Who knows?

There is no reason why Chelsea would be banned from participating in all competitions.
Their only misfortune is that their owner is Russian and because of his personal connection with the Russian president he is under sanctions.
Of course, this seriously affects the stability of the club as the UK government wants to prevent the club owner from making money from his club.
There is already talk that a big exodus of players is being prepared at the end of the season and the club will find itself in very serious trouble.
However, this is not a Russian club and there is no reason to exclude them from the competition.
Chelsea players are professionals and I believe they will give their best in all competitions but it must be admitted that they do not have the same conditions as other clubs and that the question of regularity of competition could even be asked.

[swogerino]

The last game of Manchester United in the Premier League showed a spectacular Ronaldo scoring his 59 hat trick which is quite special considering his age now.If Manchester United happen to be in the same performance and the players to be fully focused I think it will be extremely difficult for Atletico Madrid to not lose such game.Now Manchester United I believe to be much more focused in this game rather than in Premier League where they made a few mistakes making them falling out of the zone of direct participation in Champions League although they are still there just one point behind.I think Manchester is going to win the game against Atletico Madrid and the odd should be quite good to make some money by betting on them,if you want to be somewhat more safe bet on them to qualify further rather than win the game.

[Maidak]

On the other hand, Manchester United is not performing consistently and they did win their last match against Tottenham Hotspur but the match was absolutely carried by Cristiano Ronaldo on his back. He scored a hat trick and those were the only three goals that Manchester United scored.

Therefore, Manchester United style of the play rests on Ronaldo, but not in all of these matches supplying Ronaldo with passes for execution. In the match against Tottenham Hotspur alone Ronaldo had a lot of passes. In the quarter-finals, which will be contested later, Ronaldo will continue to be lowered from round 1 because he will be the ideal determinant. While Atletico Madrid already knows such a strategy. It is possible that the match against Atletico Madrid will be quite difficult for Ronaldo to move freely. Manchester United still has Cavani, Pogba, and Rashford.

In the Manchester United versus Atletico Madrid match someone else has to score other than Ronaldo. Because after the last match of Manchester United I am sure that Atletico Madrid will not let Ronaldo move freely and someone will always be guarding him. Now what I am afraid of is that I know Manchester United does have a lot of players who can score and that was not the case for a long time now.

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Yes, it is quite difficult to make predictions in this confrontation because the situation changes with every round of the championship, every game, and if before that I would still give some advantage to Atletico Madrid, then winning against Tottenham should clearly give the players and coaching staff of Manchester United more confidence and strength. In any case, I think that Manchester United in the second leg will try to seize the initiative from the first minutes and own it throughout the match, at least due to the fact that the match will be held at its home stadium. But how it will turn out and how the players of Atletico Madrid will react to it is another question.

Atletico Madrid has been showing good performance in recent times. I think they are going to be quite confident going into the match against Manchester United. Meanwhile Manchester United is winning but the problem is Ronaldo is hard carrying the team on his own. And against Atletico Madrid, he will be watched closely and defenders are going to close him down so he does not get too much space. I think in that match Ronaldo might need to be the one making the space and the other attackers will need to finish the job.

[mamesso]

Really bad luck for Atletico Madrid like ever against Cristiano Ronaldo, always he go full beast mode against Atletico.

He was in pretty bad form and look, 3 goals in the previous match. Lets see if its again another magic Champions League night for him like the 3 goals he scored that time playing in Juventus vs Atletico.

But now it's a different team like the team that Cristiano Ronaldo used to be. Indeed, I am really looking forward to Cristiano Ronaldo's action in this match, whether he will return to do the same thing as before, and become a nightmare for Atletico Madrid. Or vice versa, Atletico Madrid will take revenge and stop him. I think this is no longer a competition between teams, but also between individuals.

Manchester United are more favorites than Atletico Madrid, because this match will be played at Old Trafford which is the pride of Manchester United stadium. But Atletico madrid will not give up easily, because both teams still have the same chance to qualify for the quarter-finals. Underdog status can actually make Atletico a more dangerous opponent for Manchester United.
Ahead of the 2nd leg of the Champions League, Manchester United made a beautiful record in the Premier League, Man United just won over Tottenham 3-2 thanks to Ronaldo hat-trick, but this match has a different atmosphere, the Champions League is very different from the Premier League, and Atletico madrid is not Tottenham. So Manchester United must be careful with Atletico madrid who are very ambitious to win this match.

[cryptofrka]

United will probably be portrayed as a favorite (so far the bookies put them at 1.57 odds to progress against Atletico's 2.36) but I feel Atletico has more experience as a team in games like these.

They know how to play boring and ugly and how to grind for a result and although United is playing at home, I feel Atletico will be dominating the flow of the game. They will defend deep and wait for counterattacks, and United will give them enough space to use.

I'd put it more as a 50-50, will bet on Atletico going through if the odds will be the same after we get the lineups.

[Wawa2013]

Really bad luck for Atletico Madrid like ever against Cristiano Ronaldo, always he go full beast mode against Atletico.

He was in pretty bad form and look, 3 goals in the previous match. Lets see if its again another magic Champions League night for him like the 3 goals he scored that time playing in Juventus vs Atletico.

But now it's a different team like the team that Cristiano Ronaldo used to be. Indeed, I am really looking forward to Cristiano Ronaldo's action in this match, whether he will return to do the same thing as before, and become a nightmare for Atletico Madrid. Or vice versa, Atletico Madrid will take revenge and stop him. I think this is no longer a competition between teams, but also between individuals.

Manchester United are more favorites than Atletico Madrid, because this match will be played at Old Trafford which is the pride of Manchester United stadium. But Atletico madrid will not give up easily, because both teams still have the same chance to qualify for the quarter-finals. Underdog status can actually make Atletico a more dangerous opponent for Manchester United.
Ahead of the 2nd leg of the Champions League, Manchester United made a beautiful record in the Premier League, Man United just won over Tottenham 3-2 thanks to Ronaldo hat-trick, but this match has a different atmosphere, the Champions League is very different from the Premier League, and Atletico madrid is not Tottenham. So Manchester United must be careful with Atletico madrid who are very ambitious to win this match.

The Champions League is the highest competition in Europe, so almost all the big European teams are very ambitious to win the Champions League
trophy. So either Man United or Atletico will definitely try to win the match in the second leg, let alone the match in the first leg ended in a draw.
This means that both teams do have the same opportunity, so the Man United vs Atletico match is indeed very difficult to predict.

I agree that Man United are a bit more superior, because apart from playing at home, Man United just beat Tottenham which is one of the strongest
teams in the Premier League. So the morale of Man United players is on the rise, this will motivate Man United players to give their best when
facing Atletico. But Man United must be wary of Atletico, although the start of the season Atlético played badly, but approaching the end of
the season Atlético seemed to have rediscovered their best game. Even Atletico won 4 wins in a row in La Liga, this proves Atletico is not a team that
Man United can beat easily. The big match Man United vs Atletico will indeed be hard, because in the first leg there were many violations and
the referee had to issue 9 yellow cards, so there is a possibility in the second leg the referee will issue a red card.

[minairia3]

For the first day of the remaining matchups, my predictions are like this: Ajax are a very certain favourite to be the victor against Benfica home. The result of the first game shouldn't mislead anyone I believe. Ajax are a much powerful team than Benfica this season and I expect them to prove it in this game nicely. They can win this by at least two goals. And the other game is really hard to predict though. Manchester United might advance but it might not be that easy as well. Atletico Madrid are one of the solid teams in defense and they would't give up easily.

Ajax should normally have no problems with Benfica. Although the performances in the league of Ajax have not been great lately. They really set a good record in the Champions League. And Haller who has scored all matches - 7 so far - all. That is also a major achievement. You can make good use of such strikers. Of course I don't want to make the comparison with Levandovski, it is exceptional. Ajax through to the next round. The draw is always very exciting.

Ajax is a great team and a very agile and enthusiastic team in my opinion. That agility will come into play in the match against Benfica. Obviously, they have not played really well in their own League but my prescription is Champions League matches and the League matches are totally different. So I expect Ajax to win against Benfica.