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

[RILWAN]

Am putting in all my weight on Manchester City in the current stands and games as Manchester City have top of the premier league and the club is also ready to lead in the championship so I don't think any club will overthrow Manchester City as the champion.

[arallmuus]

Liverpool and Bayern have got the easiest opponents and therefore both should have no problem to enter the next round. Coincidentally, both Liverpool and Bayern are my favorites for the title.

Gotta agree on Liverpool but Munich will be facing Villarreal, its not a top team for sure but they are pretty decent though so I kinda expecting them to bring in some surprise on the game against Munich though. To be honest, Its kinda boring when you know that Munich is going to win most of the match so if they could spice it up a bit then its going be much more entertaining to watch

Furthermore, the odds are so bad for both games that it is worth betting on a win.

You mean on Liverpool? I think its decent 1.35 odds for them to win. Its not great but its decent because I was kinda expecting it to be lower than 1.20

[Raflesia]

Liverpool and Bayern have got the easiest opponents and therefore both should have no problem to enter the next round. Coincidentally, both Liverpool and Bayern are my favorites for the title.

Gotta agree on Liverpool but Munich will be facing Villarreal, its not a top team for sure but they are pretty decent though so I kinda expecting them to bring in some surprise on the game against Munich though. To be honest, Its kinda boring when you know that Munich is going to win most of the match so if they could spice it up a bit then its going be much more entertaining to watch

Same with Benfica they are not a mighty team in the domestic league but it's different when in UCL I'm sure Benfica and Villareal will surprise even though I'm more inclined to Liverpool and Bayern Munich who will qualify later, but this will be more difficult.
It won't be boring. I think UCL matches are now more exciting and tight even though they already know the predictions that will win.
But I can't miss these two games in every bet.

[abhiseshakana]

Liverpool vs Benfica

Man city vs Atletico Madrid.

My prediction goes to Liverpool and Man City,I hope both team will win.I think Liverpool can easily win this match.But Man city vs Atletico Madrid both team can be win this match.Atletico Madrid played really well this season and they have some Star Player who can change the game.I hope both match can be interesting.

If we look at Liverpool's current performance, the match against Benfica will be an easy win for Liverpool. Even though Benfica is playing at home, I think Liverpool will still be able to win because Liverpool is in very good shape.

Meanwhile, the match between Man City and Atletico Madrid is likely to be won by Man City. Atletico is indeed not an easy opponent, this is proven by they managed to beat Man United in the previous round, but Man City has a higher level than Man United at the moment, so I think Man City can definitely get rid of Atletico Madrid.

[herurist]

Am putting in all my weight on Manchester City in the current stands and games as Manchester City have top of the premier league and the club is also ready to lead in the championship so I don't think any club will overthrow Manchester City as the champion.

I think you are in a hurry now, even though they are quite seeded but on the other hand this is something different from the domestic league.
They will now face an opponent that is arguably not too difficult considering Atletico's form. But on the other hand, don't rule out some other teams. Bayern is definitely the favorite too, Liverpool or Chelsea/Madrid.
City are strong but it will still be difficult for them to run because after this phase there is a tougher phase waiting

[rozak]

Liverpool vs Benfica

Man city vs Atletico Madrid.

My prediction goes to Liverpool and Man City,I hope both team will win.I think Liverpool can easily win this match.But Man city vs Atletico Madrid both team can be win this match.Atletico Madrid played really well this season and they have some Star Player who can change the game.I hope both match can be interesting.

If we look at Liverpool's current performance, the match against Benfica will be an easy win for Liverpool. Even though Benfica is playing at home, I think Liverpool will still be able to win because Liverpool is in very good shape.

Meanwhile, the match between Man City and Atletico Madrid is likely to be won by Man City. Atletico is indeed not an easy opponent, this is proven by they managed to beat Man United in the previous round, but Man City has a higher level than Man United at the moment, so I think Man City can definitely get rid of Atletico Madrid.

I'm sure Liverpool will be able to qualify for the next phase easily. In the match against Benfica at least Liverpool has a 65% chance of winning. there will be at least 2 or 3 goals for Liverpool.
but City vs Atletico which I think will be more interesting. City could have been locked by Atletico in this match. what becomes dangerous is when City are not able to give the ball to their attackers. I'm sure Atletico will have a strategy to stop the supply of balls for City's attackers. Atletico will play hard in midfield.

[hyudien]

Liverpool will keep a clean sheet in this game tomorrow and Salah won't be no where found scoring a single goal.
Manchester City will end in a draw for me,  the both teams will end up scoring themselves, if I should go for who to finally qualify then it's Athletico Madrid, several occasions Cristiano Ronaldo stopped them, this time around he couldn't so I feel it's time for them to take the Champions League.

I don't think so, Manchester City is much stronger than Manchester United, you can't say that after beating Manchester United Atletico will also be able to beat Manchester City. The 1st leg match will be played at home to Manchester City and from the player's side and also the consistency of the game it is very possible for Manchester City to be able to win in this first leg match.

Agree, it will be difficult to compare the quality of this Manchester derby. because on paper Man City is still the most seeded. Of course, it's clear in terms of the consistency of players from game to game. I also wouldn't think that Atletico could beat the game against Man City. The Champions League will be very likely for Manchester City to target. Taking care of La Liga for Atletico also can not be completely safe.

[mrongoz_imut]

Same with Benfica they are not a mighty team in the domestic league but it's different when in UCL I'm sure Benfica and Villareal will surprise even though I'm more inclined to Liverpool and Bayern Munich who will qualify later, but this will be more difficult.
It won't be boring. I think UCL matches are now more exciting and tight even though they already know the predictions that will win.
But I can't miss these two games in every bet.

Benfica is not favorite team on domestic league after losing competition with FC Porto on standing position place but looks different when playing on UEFA Champion League. Although not as favorite team Benfica will have game play without any burden, I think Benfica could give some thing different how this season achievement on UEFA Champion League after success break until quarter final, they have chance to get dreaming until semifinal if tomorrow success defeat Liverpool on 1st leg.

[Prosperiousproduct]

Liverpool will keep a clean sheet in this game tomorrow and Salah won't be no where found scoring a single goal.
Manchester City will end in a draw for me,  the both teams will end up scoring themselves, if I should go for who to finally qualify then it's Athletico Madrid, several occasions Cristiano Ronaldo stopped them, this time around he couldn't so I feel it's time for them to take the Champions League.

I don't think so, Manchester City is much stronger than Manchester United, you can't say that after beating Manchester United Atletico will also be able to beat Manchester City. The 1st leg match will be played at home to Manchester City and from the player's side and also the consistency of the game it is very possible for Manchester City to be able to win in this first leg match.

Agree, it will be difficult to compare the quality of this Manchester derby. because on paper Man City is still the most seeded. Of course, it's clear in terms of the consistency of players from game to game. I also wouldn't think that Atletico could beat the game against Man City. The Champions League will be very likely for Manchester City to target. Taking care of La Liga for Atletico also can not be completely safe.

Manchester city is a strong team tho, but they might be defited by the opposing team. Manchester city and Manchester united are not two weak teams, they might end up playing a draw match. The two teams are both feet for each other. They would do well.
That's my suggestion.

[fzkto]

I expect the English clubs to win tomorrow. Manchester City should beat Atletico Madrid and make the first entry into the personal competitions. There is no doubt that Liverpool will beat Benfica as well, but for some reason their recent head-to-head encounters have ended with a win for the Portuguese. Perhaps Benfica should not be underestimated.

[borovichok]

Liverpool will keep a clean sheet in this game tomorrow and Salah won't be no where found scoring a single goal.
Manchester City will end in a draw for me,  the both teams will end up scoring themselves, if I should go for who to finally qualify then it's Athletico Madrid, several occasions Cristiano Ronaldo stopped them, this time around he couldn't so I feel it's time for them to take the Champions League.

I don't think so, Manchester City is much stronger than Manchester United, you can't say that after beating Manchester United Atletico will also be able to beat Manchester City. The 1st leg match will be played at home to Manchester City and from the player's side and also the consistency of the game it is very possible for Manchester City to be able to win in this first leg match.

Agree, it will be difficult to compare the quality of this Manchester derby. because on paper Man City is still the most seeded. Of course, it's clear in terms of the consistency of players from game to game. I also wouldn't think that Atletico could beat the game against Man City. The Champions League will be very likely for Manchester City to target. Taking care of La Liga for Atletico also can not be completely safe.

I think the game between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid is 60/40 I rate Manchester City to go through but is going to be a difficult one and a interesting game, Atletico Madrid will go for the counter attack because they can't play Manchester City possession foot ball that means Joan Felix have a big role to play if they are to execute there game plan to the fullest,but I think Manchester City have lot of quality players to see them through.

[Gosgosking]

Manchester city is a strong team tho, but they might be defited by the opposing team. Manchester city and Manchester united are not two weak teams, they might end up playing a draw match. The two teams are both feet for each other. They would do well.
That's my suggestion.

Manchester United never be compared in performance to Manchester City. Manchester is very stronger in defense than Manchester United, Manchester United are not stable in performance they are still struggling to meet up . I don't think if Manchester United can defeat Manchester city with their performance right now.

[darxiaomi]

I expect the English clubs to win tomorrow. Manchester City should beat Atletico Madrid and make the first entry into the personal competitions. There is no doubt that Liverpool will beat Benfica as well, but for some reason their recent head-to-head encounters have ended with a win for the Portuguese. Perhaps Benfica should not be underestimated.

MMMM.... I dont see a clear win for Manchester city against Atletico. Maybe two months back yes, but today Atletico recover his shape and its a very strong team like seasons before.

In Liverpool game not so much to say, clear win and pass for Liverpool Benfica has no chance.

[Desmong]

Re all the talk on Atletico-City, the tie has now breached 10/1 odds on the Spanish team to win. When the draw first came out, odds were 85/10 and has been edging ever higher. No surprise, since City are UCL favourites, odds favourites, ranking favourites, statistical favourites, etc.

But City have never quite met Atletico, who've become more and more like their old selves, the ones Liverpool found hard to beat: stubborn, negative, anti-football.

We've all seen City frustrated by far less. So that's my super pick of the week: Atletico outright in

I second this, Athletico should make it to the next round.
I have fancied how they played, got to watch their game during the weekend .
Luis Suarez and Joao Felix were all goal scorers in the game.
I can still recall how Suarez scored Manchester City severally during he's days at Liverpool.
Suarez and Raheem Sterling did hurt them then!!

[TheGreatPython]

Manchester city is a strong team tho, but they might be defited by the opposing team. Manchester city and Manchester united are not two weak teams, they might end up playing a draw match. The two teams are both feet for each other. They would do well.
That's my suggestion.

Manchester United never be compared in performance to Manchester City. Manchester is very stronger in defense than Manchester United, Manchester United are not stable in performance they are still struggling to meet up . I don't think if Manchester United can defeat Manchester city with their performance right now.

In recent years it's true Manchester United never been good like Manchester City because now they are world's best club and Manchester United is surely miserly of Premier League as they completely fail to have some idea result even they have some world's best players and coaching is also not bad at all, but they're on and off field issues bring them down badly which is now need some good intention from management.

Now, we have match between Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid after lost of Manchester United against Atlético Madrid now peoples feeling they can beat them as well, but it's not easy like they have done against city rival because no things are completely different, and they need to have some extraordinary performance for beating Pepe's men's.

[tomahawk9]

But City have never quite met Atletico, who've become more and more like their old selves, the ones Liverpool found hard to beat: stubborn, negative, anti-football.

We've all seen City frustrated by far less. So that's my super pick of the week: Atletico outright in

right on

i'm getting Atletico v Liverpool (2019) and Bayern v Atletico (2016) vibes from this City-Madrid clash tomorrow, Atletico getting a lot of disrespect, but then they go and prove the naysayers that anything can happen in football. +1.5 and ahc +1.75 looking super tasty

[BuNga_cute]

I expect the English clubs to win tomorrow. Manchester City should beat Atletico Madrid and make the first entry into the personal competitions. There is no doubt that Liverpool will beat Benfica as well, but for some reason their recent head-to-head encounters have ended with a win for the Portuguese. Perhaps Benfica should not be underestimated.

MMMM.... I dont see a clear win for Manchester city against Atletico. Maybe two months back yes, but today Atletico recover his shape and its a very strong team like seasons before.

In Liverpool game not so much to say, clear win and pass for Liverpool Benfica has no chance.

In the last 8 matches in all competitions Atletico are unbeaten, it's a very good achievement for Atletico who started this season badly. Atlético have
now started to return to their best form, even the last victory against Alaves with a very large score made the Atletico players confidence increase.
So it will be an interesting match when Man City face Atletico in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. So I predict that there might be
a surprise in the Man City vs Atletico match, so Man City, who is the favorite, must be wary. But because Man City were runners-up in the previous
year's Champions League competition, of course Man City have a bigger chance to win the game.

Regarding the Benfica vs Liverpool match, it is easier to predict, with Liverpool's consistent performance and the quality of Liverpool's players
are also much better than Benfica. It looks like Liverpool will beat Benfica easily, and I really can't imagine if Benfica can beat Liverpool.
For the Benfica vs Liverpool match, it is likely that there will be no surprises.

[Pulsar77]

Only one day left for the first two games in this round. Benfica - Liverpool game is very easy to predict of course. Liverpool would focus on this game completely and destroy Benfica to have a good advantage. I don't think that they can resist Liverpool like they did against Ajax here. And the other game is going to be even more interesting. Manchester City are the favourite side incredibly highly now according to bookmakers. Their odd is 1.30 while Atletico's is 11.00. This is a really humiliating odd for Atletico but it is the facts I'm afraid. Manchester City would win here.

[jostorres]

I think we all know that Liverpool is going to dominate the match against Benfica. Because obviously, Liverpool is a lot better team. I really don't see how Liverpool is going to lose or even draw against Benfica.

Manchester City Versus Atletico might be a little closer than Liverpool vs Benfica because Atletico Madrid is a strong team. But I still don't believe that they will be able to beat Manchester City.

Manchester City and Liverpool should be the winners of these two matches. I know that Atletico Madrid is in a good run of form right now but really don't think ok that is going to do them any good in that match.

The thing about champions league is that we have seen upsets because it is elimination game. If it was a league format like the one they tried to build called super league, I would wager everything I own to say Liverpool would be higher in standings than Benfica when the league ends. However it is a situation where it is elimination so one bad game by Liverpool being right at the time of a great game by benfica could change everything.

This is of course just a possibility, a bigger possibility is clearly the fact that Liverpool will win. Nobody denies the fact that Liverpool is BY FAR the better of these teams and will probably be better for sure.

[mrongoz_imut]

In the last 8 matches in all competitions Atletico are unbeaten, it's a very good achievement for Atletico who started this season badly. Atlético have
now started to return to their best form, even the last victory against Alaves with a very large score made the Atletico players confidence increase.
So it will be an interesting match when Man City face Atletico in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. So I predict that there might be
a surprise in the Man City vs Atletico match, so Man City, who is the favorite, must be wary. But because Man City were runners-up in the previous
year's Champions League competition, of course Man City have a bigger chance to win the game.

Regarding the Benfica vs Liverpool match, it is easier to predict, with Liverpool's consistent performance and the quality of Liverpool's players
are also much better than Benfica. It looks like Liverpool will beat Benfica easily, and I really can't imagine if Benfica can beat Liverpool.
For the Benfica vs Liverpool match, it is likely that there will be no surprises.

Looks Atletico Madrid back to top performance right now with 8 unbeaten match and keep continues against with Manchester City on 1st leg champion league, just my predicting only because looking how consistent performance from Atletico Madrid on 8 match before. I think Manchester City have impressive performance as home match and last round defeated Sporting Lisbon 5-0 and looks will try to win against with Atletico Madrid, between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have full team and not any player got injury will show interested match tomorrow for Champion league 1st leg on quarter final.