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

[alpamar99]

For sure Real Madrid will not repeat the mistakes of last season when they met Chelsea and now they meet again of course it will be different from what we imagined, Benzema is currently injured but when it comes to the game I hope it will be fine and so will Chelsea the players for preparation later which wait two more weeks.
I think it's going to be a little different and I'm not sure who's in the lead because both of them have great quality players.

Real Madrid won't qualify for the semifinals in my opinion, that's my prediction for them this season after they drew to meet Chelsea in the quarter-finals. They are no longer as strong as before in Europe as they were a few seasons ago with Zidane.

As Champions League champions last season, I also don't think Chelsea will reach the final again this season, but they will qualify for the semifinals. Real Madrid have not been convincing enough in their last few match where they have always struggled when Benzema was absent. There is no really good player at Real Madrid at the moment as a striker other than Benzema who has managed to bring Real Madrid to this stage. After Barcelona managed to explore Real Madrid's weakness in the El Clasico match, then I think Chelsea can also do it to qualify for the semifinals.

Their chances are still very big in my opinion, especially after beating PSG in the previous phase, of course this gives a stigma that they are one of the teams that can be reckoned with now.
Regardless of the past their strength is worth it at the moment both Chelsea and Madrid but indeed we also have to look in terms of players.
Madrid is currently very difficult when Benzema does not play, but on the other hand Chelsea are also still struggling in the front line

[Dewi Aries]

Real Madrid has always been a team which can perform at the big stages consistently. The loss in La Liga does not mean too much at the moment for them I guess. 

They have an easy lead in La Liga. I think the main target of Real Madrid is to win against Chelsea right now. Even though it looks like Chelsea has a better squad I think Real Madrid might win this match and prove that they are great performers in bigger stages again.

The quarter-finals are not an easy match to predict too early to say Madrid won especially the first leg at Stamford Bridge
I have no doubts about Real Madrid  ability and experience it's just that in the champions league every team has to take advantage of opportunities when playing at home to secure points , I'm not sure Madrid won at Stamford Bridge even a draw is the best result.

[Altryist]

Real Madrid won't qualify for the semifinals in my opinion, that's my prediction for them this season after they drew to meet Chelsea in the quarter-finals. They are no longer as strong as before in Europe as they were a few seasons ago with Zidane.

As Champions League champions last season, I also don't think Chelsea will reach the final again this season, but they will qualify for the semifinals. Real Madrid have not been convincing enough in their last few match where they have always struggled when Benzema was absent. There is no really good player at Real Madrid at the moment as a striker other than Benzema who has managed to bring Real Madrid to this stage. After Barcelona managed to explore Real Madrid's weakness in the El Clasico match, then I think Chelsea can also do it to qualify for the semifinals.

You don't have to judge a team by just one match. Real Madrid is a very strong and experienced club with a champion mindset. Chelsea this season looks weaker than it was last year, Real Madrid, on the contrary, is stronger. Without Benzema, Real Madrid's attack really looks weak, with his presence he keeps the opponent's defense in suspense and thereby pulls the players towards himself, and of course, consistently scores goals. I hope that Benzima will play in the Champions League matches with Chelsea.

[buwaytress]

Good grief, all this clamor about El Clasico somehow making Real Madrid weaker in the quarterfinals 

Yeah, I hope it translates into betting pressure for Chelsea so we get even better odds for Real closer to the game itself; I keep an eye out for ties like these to get magnificent odds especially in p2p markets.

Again, not saying they won't lose and not saying this is lasting as the squad is not getting younger nor fitter with every game but value is value and they are UCL royalty. Experience, game management, that all counts.

[diderdrogba]

I'm also thinking that Real Madrid will be eliminating Chelsea in this round of the CL. Maybe it won't be that easy as Chelsea still have a good defense. But Real Madrid are far better at attacking and scoring this season compared to the previous one. And as long as Benzema is able to play, they are going to be a huge threat to Chelsea in this matchup. And it is time to have their revenge on Chelsea too. Because last season, Chelsea eliminated them in the semi finals.

[Falconer]

Yeah, I hope it translates into betting pressure for Chelsea so we get even better odds for Real closer to the game itself; I keep an eye out for ties like these to get magnificent odds especially in p2p markets.

Again, not saying they won't lose and not saying this is lasting as the squad is not getting younger nor fitter with every game but value is value and they are UCL royalty. Experience, game management, that all counts.

Real Madrid are a very experienced team in the Champions League and that will make them have a different mentality to other teams despite Chelsea being champions last season. There is clearly a difference in quality and team mentality between the two, but Real Madrid will not be considered weak by Chelsea.

Real Madrid's current squad is no longer as great as it used to be, that's true but I think they might still be able to reach the final this season if Chelsea, Atletico Madrid/Manchester City are beaten by them. It will be a tough game for Real Madrid to reach the final this season but about the betting odds then I think it will improve for Real Madrid. 3.50 - 3.35 - 2.09 for Real Madrid vs Chelsea match at now but it may still change.

[CryptoBuds]

I'm also thinking that Real Madrid will be eliminating Chelsea in this round of the CL. Maybe it won't be that easy as Chelsea still have a good defense. But Real Madrid are far better at attacking and scoring this season compared to the previous one. And as long as Benzema is able to play, they are going to be a huge threat to Chelsea in this matchup. And it is time to have their revenge on Chelsea too. Because last season, Chelsea eliminated them in the semi finals.

I also think Real will not be able to win against Chelsea. Chelsea are a very experienced team. I have seen the gameplay of Real Madrid against Barcelona. Was very weak. They will only win if Chelsea play offensively and keep Benzema at bay. Because whether or not Real Madrid's gameplay will be good depends a lot on Benzema's performance. On the other hand, the understanding among the Chelsea players is very good.

[herurist]

I'm also thinking that Real Madrid will be eliminating Chelsea in this round of the CL. Maybe it won't be that easy as Chelsea still have a good defense. But Real Madrid are far better at attacking and scoring this season compared to the previous one. And as long as Benzema is able to play, they are going to be a huge threat to Chelsea in this matchup. And it is time to have their revenge on Chelsea too. Because last season, Chelsea eliminated them in the semi finals.

I also hope the same.
Real Madrid is still quite decent even though Chelsea is seeded with its defending champion status.
Chelsea is currently still having problems with their front line. on the other hand they also still have problems in their internal so I think this will have a little effect.
Even though Madrid also still have problems when Benzema is not there but according to the news Benzema has started to return to training now and It is certain when this match will take place later he will be very fit

[Maidak]

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The quarter-finals are not an easy match to predict too early to say Madrid won especially the first leg at Stamford Bridge
I have no doubts about Real Madrid  ability and experience it's just that in the champions league every team has to take advantage of opportunities when playing at home to secure points , I'm not sure Madrid won at Stamford Bridge even a draw is the best result.

I think ok, this is going to be a hard nut to crack for everyone and the actual result of this match we will be able to get is after the match. otherwise, anything we predict can go wrong. 

all I know is both the teams have the capability to win and advance to the next stage, both teams seem to be at the same level of performance right now. Even though the loss against Barcelona might feel a little harsh for Real Madrid fans, that math was not their main focus in my opinion. because they have to be ready for Chelsea in the Champions League.

[lixer]

I think ok, this is going to be a hard nut to crack for everyone and the actual result of this match we will be able to get is after the match. otherwise, anything we predict can go wrong. 

all I know is both the teams have the capability to win and advance to the next stage, both teams seem to be at the same level of performance right now. Even though the loss against Barcelona might feel a little harsh for Real Madrid fans, that math was not their main focus in my opinion. because they have to be ready for Chelsea in the Champions League.

We have four quarter-finals with all eight teams done some good work for reaching out here and prediction is not easy for any teams specially after watching last game between Real Madrid vs PSG because any team can change things in very quick way with their own ability currently two matches are surely having some good talk and both are from England and Spain first Real Madrid vs Chelsea most feeling Real Madrid have good chance.

But, many change their view after Real Madrid vs Barcelona game but here nothing is sure as these are quality teams with extraordinary players those are having talent to ruin any team right now any prediction is not easy in these both matches we have more than 2 weeks, so hopefully all will be good and interesting for fans.

[CryptoPanda]

Look at what the English teams are doing. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are all in the champions league and at the same time are topping the English premier league. English clubs are showing a lot of promise in the Uefa champions league.

Fun fact: Spain also now has three clubs in the quarter-finals. But no one pays much attention to this, because apart from Real Madrid, the rest of the teams look like outsiders in their pairs. But this is football and knockout matches, so each team has a chance against each and purely statistically in one of the 4 pairs we should see a big surprise.

Representatives from England are now kings of Europe, it is proven that 3 teams from England have made it to the quarter-finals, it is very likely that 2 representatives from England will advance to the semi-finals, because Man City and Liferpol are facing a team that is below their level, but Chelsea is facing a difficult team. But if Real Madrid plays like they did against Barca, I'm sure Chelsea will win easily. If there's no banzema, it's certain that Real Madrid will be overwhelmed by Chelsea in the quarter-finals. Hopefully, all English teams can qualify for the semi-finals, as happened last year. then.

Looking at the strength of the English teams still around and the record of English teams in the competition in recent years, it is a likely outcome that English teams have the upper hand here. It's also important to note that Chelsea are not doing bad and are actually doing great at the moment. They have 12 wins in their last 13 matches, making them one of the most inform team in the world right now.

[FanEagle]

Chelsea vs Real Madrid seems like a weak draw on paper, but I think it will be a tough one when they face off. Villarreal vs Bayern Munich seems easy to me on paper, but I think it will be challenging when they face off. I respect all the qualified teams in the next round of the Champions League. In my opinion, any team can beat any other. You are not prepared to be a champion if you are afraid to face any team at this stage of the competition.

I do not know what you are expecting from Chelsea vs Madrid. But one of them just recently managed to beat PSG in a dramatic fashion and the other is the last UCL champions. On the other hand Bayern is way too good, I get that it is an achievement to reach here and villareal should be seen as a good team but Bayern is just way too good to let a team like Villareal eliminate them.

I believe that the game between Chelsea and Madrid will be a lot better and I am sure that we will see plenty of situations where it will be goal opportunities and the game will fun to watch. I am expecting good form from both teams because they both believe they can beat each other.

[borovichok]

I'm also thinking that Real Madrid will be eliminating Chelsea in this round of the CL. Maybe it won't be that easy as Chelsea still have a good defense. But Real Madrid are far better at attacking and scoring this season compared to the previous one. And as long as Benzema is able to play, they are going to be a huge threat to Chelsea in this matchup. And it is time to have their revenge on Chelsea too. Because last season, Chelsea eliminated them in the semi finals.

I also think Real will not be able to win against Chelsea. Chelsea are a very experienced team. I have seen the gameplay of Real Madrid against Barcelona. Was very weak. They will only win if Chelsea play offensively and keep Benzema at bay. Because whether or not Real Madrid's gameplay will be good depends a lot on Benzema's performance. On the other hand, the understanding among the Chelsea players is very good.

I would take Real Madrid ahead of Chelsea to go to the semi final but not  after I watch there game against Barcelona, Barcelona outplayed them in every department and win them with a heavy scoreline 0-4. Chelsea are doing well on there own and have lot of talented players that can curse real Madrid issue players like Kai Harvetz, Pulusic Lukaku on his day, but if Chelsea want to qualifying from this stage it will depend greatly on the fitness of Ngolo Kante.

[Shasha80]

I'm also thinking that Real Madrid will be eliminating Chelsea in this round of the CL. Maybe it won't be that easy as Chelsea still have a good defense. But Real Madrid are far better at attacking and scoring this season compared to the previous one. And as long as Benzema is able to play, they are going to be a huge threat to Chelsea in this matchup. And it is time to have their revenge on Chelsea too. Because last season, Chelsea eliminated them in the semi finals.

I also think Real will not be able to win against Chelsea. Chelsea are a very experienced team. I have seen the gameplay of Real Madrid against Barcelona. Was very weak. They will only win if Chelsea play offensively and keep Benzema at bay. Because whether or not Real Madrid's gameplay will be good depends a lot on Benzema's performance. On the other hand, the understanding among the Chelsea players is very good.

I would take Real Madrid ahead of Chelsea to go to the semi final but not  after I watch there game against Barcelona, Barcelona outplayed them in every department and win them with a heavy scoreline 0-4. Chelsea are doing well on there own and have lot of talented players that can curse real Madrid issue players like Kai Harvetz, Pulusic Lukaku on his day, but if Chelsea want to qualifying from this stage it will depend greatly on the fitness of Ngolo Kante.

After I watched the El Clasico match my assessment of Real Madrid changed a bit. It is very clear that the Real Madrid midfield is very fragile,
Barcelona players easily control the ball. Moreover, Chelsea, which in my opinion has far better quality players than Barcelona, it should be
if Tuchel can use the right strategy, it is not impossible that Chelsea can do what Barcelona did to Real Madrid. Moreover, in the El Clasico match,
it was very clear that Real Madrid's front line was very bad without Benzema's presence. Chelsea can take advantage of Real Madrid's weakness,
if Benzema plays against Chelsea, Tuchel only needed to order some of his players to mark Benzema tightly until Benzema's movement was limited.
Because if Benzema can be stopped I believe Real Madrid will find it difficult to score goals. So I want to change my prediction regarding
the Chelsea vs Real Madrid match, I am currently choosing Chelsea as the favorite who will qualify for the semifinals.

[Silberman]

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The quarter-finals are not an easy match to predict too early to say Madrid won especially the first leg at Stamford Bridge
I have no doubts about Real Madrid  ability and experience it's just that in the champions league every team has to take advantage of opportunities when playing at home to secure points , I'm not sure Madrid won at Stamford Bridge even a draw is the best result.

I think ok, this is going to be a hard nut to crack for everyone and the actual result of this match we will be able to get is after the match. otherwise, anything we predict can go wrong. 

all I know is both the teams have the capability to win and advance to the next stage, both teams seem to be at the same level of performance right now. Even though the loss against Barcelona might feel a little harsh for Real Madrid fans, that math was not their main focus in my opinion. because they have to be ready for Chelsea in the Champions League.

Without a doubt the match of Real Madrid and Chelsea is the most difficult one to predict, and while it is true the Real Madrid gave a weak exhibition against Barcelona and in the eyes of the true fans this is disgraceful as Barcelona is their main rival, we need to also take into consideration that Real Madrid right now is concentrated on the Chelsea and no one else, so I think it is unfair to use a single game to try to disregard the potential the Real Madrid has to move to the next round.

[judas]

I don't think that Manchester City will be in a big trouble against Atletico Madrid in the quarter finals. Atletico Madrid may have eliminated Manchester United. And it was a great success for them of course. But Manchester City are a much more serious opponent for them. They are among the biggest favourite teams for the Champions League title. And we know how strong they are in the Champions League this season. Atletico Madrid are a team that are solid in defense. But I don't think that they can resist especially in Etihad.

[dataispower]

Chelsea - Real Madrid draw is a really close one I believe. Real Madrid seem to be much more serious for the title this year. And they have proved it by eliminating PSG already I believe. PSG were a huge target to eliminate for them. But Chelsea shouldn't be seen as an easier target. Because it shouldn't be forgotten that they were the champions of last season. Real Madrid should get at least a draw in the first leg to have a bigger chance. They would play much stronger in Santiago Bernabeu after that.

The game involving Chelsea and  Madrid is going to be a tough game because both teams have had the experience of Champions league. Am not going to talk about who wins in the game because football this days is unpredictable and the two team  is in a good form this season so i think i will support the better team to win I won't give any club a win based on the odd but the performance in the field of play.

[lulumiya]

When it comes to the other matchups than the Chelsea - Real Madrid one, Manchester City - Atletico Madrid can be the second toughest matchup of this stage. Manchester City are still going to be the closest side to advance obviously but their opponent is not a team to be undervalued certainly. Atletico Madrid have started improving their effort and results in the recent times. And this can help them do nice things in Wanda Metropolitano at least. But the first leg is in Etihad Stadium. And Manchester City can get a win by two goals at least and have a good advantage already.

[rby]

Chelsea - Real Madrid draw is a really close one I believe. Real Madrid seem to be much more serious for the title this year. And they have proved it by eliminating PSG already I believe. PSG were a huge target to eliminate for them. But Chelsea shouldn't be seen as an easier target. Because it shouldn't be forgotten that they were the champions of last season. Real Madrid should get at least a draw in the first leg to have a bigger chance. They would play much stronger in Santiago Bernabeu after that.

The game involving Chelsea and  Madrid is going to be a tough game because both teams have had the experience of Champions league. Am not going to talk about who wins in the game because football this days is unpredictable and the two team  is in a good form this season so i think i will support the better team to win I won't give any club a win based on the odd but the performance in the field of play.

The match between Real Madrid and Chelsea is trickish kind of. But there is a strong determining factor in that very match, which is the availability of Karem Benzema. If Benzema is not available for Real Madrid they will big trouble in that particular match.
But if Benzema will be available, Chelsea will not qualify. I am not undermining Chelsea as a club but there is what I am seeing. Chelsea's strength is a team strength and they believe the decision of their coach because he has been doing well.
If you look at Real Madrid attack, if Vinicius jr is making those his runs, it will distract the defence and Benzema will strike. He has high level accuracy. With Vinicius and Benzema, Madrid is ahead in attack. Then, if the Madrid coach will stop gambling unknown formations, Madrid midfield is also good.
But Chelsea also has good record against the Spanish side in H2H.

[perla]

I also don't know who the favorite is in the match between Chelsea and Real Madrid. A lot will depend on Benzema's form of the day. The last time against Barcelona it was a disappointment, if you don't have Benzema available in the Champions League against Chelsea, that's a nice harbinger to be eliminated I think. They have plenty of other good players but someone like a striker like Benzema can make all the difference, as we saw against PSG. That was really great.