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

[Vinaa77]

I looked at the odds, what strikes me is that according to the bookmakers Chelsea and Real Madrid have equal chances of winning the match. Given the game picture last week, Real Madrid should still be favorites to win this match as they now also have a home game. I actually thought it would be over and that Madrid would be through to the next round, but apparently Chelsea still have a chance to win here in Madrid, bizarre really. They will need a goal soon. Madrid has more than once given away a lead, just like against Ajax a few years ago. 1-4 lost at home.

Real Madrid managed to beat the host Chelsea in the first leg last.  But this duel wasn't over yet.  Chelsea are still determined to come back and turn the situation around.  Madrid had to fight another 90 minutes to finish their job and get rid of Chelsea.  Victory over Southampton makes Chelsea more confident.  Madrid seems to have to try extra hard if they want to get rid of the team that last season tripped them in the semifinals.  Even though they are seeded, Madrid must remain vigilant in this 2nd leg, a bitter experience Ancelotti has experienced in his career, namely feeling a special comeback from the opposing team.

[Distraction]

I don't know why but bookmakers are favouring Chelsea to win by a slight margin now. It is like this even though the match is going to be played in Santiago Bernabeu. This seems to me really interesting because Benzema will be able to play in this match also. I think that Real Madrid can be given another chance to win here. Their odd is around 2.60 now and it is quite favourable I believe. I've already bet on Real Madrid to win one more time and I won't be sad if it ends in a draw. But I'm feeling sure about one thing which is Chelsea cannot win this.

[Vinaa77]

I think that the toughest game today can be Bayern Munich vs Villarreal. Because Villarreal performed great against their opponent in the first leg of the matchup. This performance has increased the level of expectations from Villarreal as well. Everyone must be curious about if they can maintain the same effort in defense and offense both in this game too. It is going to be very difficult I think. Because we must all be knowing how awesome Bayern Munich play in Allianz Arena. I expect a solid performance in offense from them.

Bayern Munich will play life and death against Villarreal at the Allianz Arena.  Villarreal did win 1-0 in the first leg last.  However, Unai Emery's troops are not completely safe.  Munich are very favorites to take down the Yellow Submarine at home.  However, the hosts must immediately look for a quick goal in this match, because the thing that is most worried for the Munich camp is that Unai Emery's troops will play negative football because they maintain their advantage.

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I know how Chelsea will anticipate in their defense to be tightened so that it is more difficult for Benzema to move to find opportunities but I think Real Madrid have a different strategy, this of course will definitely play more dominant at home why is that because I believe Benzema is a good spearhead in this match.
Honestly, I have bet on Real Madrid to be able to win more narrowly even though Chelsea has returned to normal after yesterday's victory in the EPL match I think this is difficult to predict but still on the conviction of my prediction Real Madrid can win.

Real Madrid will definitely be dominant at home, but only if they don't try a strategy to maintain their lead because I don't think Real Madrid will play as well as expected with a defensive strategy. But Ancelotti is a coach who understands situations like this and for sure winning will be the target as well. Just like you, Real Madrid will win with an attacking strategy.

Of course it has to maintain the advantage in the first leg for Real Madrid the defense is very important to continue to be tightened, because Chelsea will indirectly appear to continue to attack and not lock up in a losing situation in this first leg, but I see in the line-up that Romelo Lukaku is not was in the squad because he was injured?

But indeed they both use the same 4-3-3 formation but in a slightly different strategy.
Can't wait to watch this match.

[Polkeins]

I think that the toughest game today can be Bayern Munich vs Villarreal. Because Villarreal performed great against their opponent in the first leg of the matchup. This performance has increased the level of expectations from Villarreal as well. Everyone must be curious about if they can maintain the same effort in defense and offense both in this game too. It is going to be very difficult I think. Because we must all be knowing how awesome Bayern Munich play in Allianz Arena. I expect a solid performance in offense from them.

This is one of the most anticipated Champions League games. Of course, it will be difficult for Villarreal in the Alliance Arena, because even Bayern are not in the best shape - they are the strongest team that can "destroy" any opponent (Barcelona will not let you lie), but my sympathies are on the side of the "yellow submarine". Unai Emery has put together a very good team

[judas]

Real Madrid - Chelsea game is about to start. Real Madrid can be seen as one step ahead here but bookies are thinking a little different now. They think that Real Madrid and Chelsea have equal chances to win this game. And I also believe that we might see a draw here. But it really depends on Real Madrid's effort especially. If they fight hard like they did in the first leg, then they would automatically be one step ahead for real. We saw how much Chelsea struggled to defend them (especially Benzema in fact). Ancelotti might have a similar game plan because of it.

[Falconer]

I know how Chelsea will anticipate in their defense to be tightened so that it is more difficult for Benzema to move to find opportunities but I think Real Madrid have a different strategy, this of course will definitely play more dominant at home why is that because I believe Benzema is a good spearhead in this match.
Honestly, I have bet on Real Madrid to be able to win more narrowly even though Chelsea has returned to normal after yesterday's victory in the EPL match I think this is difficult to predict but still on the conviction of my prediction Real Madrid can win.

Real Madrid won't lose, I'm sure they will win this match like the first leg before. Real Madrid just had to anticipate a possible Chelsea comeback today to score more goals, so trying a little defensively would not be a problem for them.

Real Madrid can win by more than 2 goals today even though Chelsea were really scary in their last match in the EPL, but there is no reason to let this advantage crumble especially Real Madrid playing at home. Home advantage will be put to good use by Real Madrid like beating PSG in the last 16.

[G_Besar]

I do not believe that Chelsea can realistically threaten Real today in advancing to the next phase of the Champions League. Real are too experienced a team to allow this to happen. Rather, I think the hosts will be in control of the game and counter Chelsea when the opportunity arises. I bet both teams will score today.

Chelsea got a tough test to be able to catch up to a goal deficit from Real Madrid, but it is certain that this 2nd leg match will be fierce, Chelsea will play all out in this duel.  The big win in the domestic league last week made the Blues' confidence increase, this thing needs to be watched out for by Madrid.  Madrid is indeed the seed in this match, but there are still 90 minutes to really breathe easy, because Madrid must be able to reduce Chelsea's ambition to rise in this 2nd leg.

[DU18]

I think that the toughest game today can be Bayern Munich vs Villarreal. Because Villarreal performed great against their opponent in the first leg of the matchup. This performance has increased the level of expectations from Villarreal as well. Everyone must be curious about if they can maintain the same effort in defense and offense both in this game too. It is going to be very difficult I think. Because we must all be knowing how awesome Bayern Munich play in Allianz Arena. I expect a solid performance in offense from them.

This is one of the most anticipated Champions League games. Of course, it will be difficult for Villarreal in the Alliance Arena, because even Bayern are not in the best shape - they are the strongest team that can "destroy" any opponent (Barcelona will not let you lie), but my sympathies are on the side of the "yellow submarine". Unai Emery has put together a very good team

Although previously villareal was able to surprise munich by winning 1-0, but i doubt if they can do the same today, the error in the first leg of course has been corrected by nagelsman now and I think we will only see if munchen destroy every strategy that used by Unai Emery to defend their victory today, playing at the Allianz Arena has been a scary thing for many visiting teams and I am sure that Villareal today will feel the horror of the Allianz Arena for the Spanish team.

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Bayern Munich are top favorites to win the match, but I saw the recap and clips of the match in Spain last week. Then Villareal was certainly no less, in fact, they should have won that game by a lot more goals. Also the bad luck that a player was 1 CM offside. Bayern is a team that can play hard at home with 6-1, for example, we saw that against Salzburg in the previous round. If Villareal plays like last week, Bayern will have a very tough night.

[kro55]

I think that the toughest game today can be Bayern Munich vs Villarreal. Because Villarreal performed great against their opponent in the first leg of the matchup. This performance has increased the level of expectations from Villarreal as well. Everyone must be curious about if they can maintain the same effort in defense and offense both in this game too. It is going to be very difficult I think. Because we must all be knowing how awesome Bayern Munich play in Allianz Arena. I expect a solid performance in offense from them.

Bayern Munich will play life and death against Villarreal at the Allianz Arena.  Villarreal did win 1-0 in the first leg last.  However, Unai Emery's troops are not completely safe.  Munich are very favorites to take down the Yellow Submarine at home.  However, the hosts must immediately look for a quick goal in this match, because the thing that is most worried for the Munich camp is that Unai Emery's troops will play negative football because they maintain their advantage.

Unfortunately Bayern Munich lost in the first leg. But today's match will not have the same result. Bayern are a very strong team. They will continue to try their best to win. I don't think the Villarreal team is too strong. Villarreal will play in today's match for the purpose of drawing. So Bayern's players will have trouble scoring goals. But I have confidence in Lewandowski. He will bring victory to today's team

[MonsterV]

Chelsea is valued more highly than Real Madrid, while Real Madrid really plays at home. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that Chelsea won the previous match in Madrid quite easily? Madrid's match last week was better, and Madrid has Benzema. Without Benzema it will be a very different story. 1-3 is a large margin that Madrid has built up.

[xmonkeyx]

Real Madrid game has just started and it seems very difficult for Chelsea to win in this 2nd leg match. in the first 10 minutes Chelsea's performance was very bad and Real Madrid had more control of the game and made attacks more dangerous.
if Chelsea play like this until the game ends I think they will lose again to Real Madrid.

[indah rezqi]

Goal.
M. Mount scored with a relaxed manner that opened hope for Chelsea to qualify for the next stage. So far Chelsea are very dominant in the game. Is Real Madrid unable to stop Chelsea with a capital victory in the 1st leg?

[Falconer]

Goal.
M. Mount scored with a relaxed manner that opened hope for Chelsea to qualify for the next stage. So far Chelsea are very dominant in the game. Is Real Madrid unable to stop Chelsea with a capital victory in the 1st leg?

Unfortunately, the match has only lasted 15 minutes but Real Madrid have already conceded 1 goal which makes it 3-2 on aggregate now. It's not very good if Chelsea score 2 goals in the first half and I don't want that. I don't expect Real Madrid to be comfortable enough with their lead in the first leg, they have to score and ruined Chelsea's hopes of qualifying.

[Woodie]

Bayern Munich over the years have shown to be a more dangerous team in the second leg of the Champions League every time they get a beating in the first leg and this should be the same round map today as they host Villarreal to their home in Germany.

My inplay prediction Bayern Munich 2-0 Villarreal

[safari88]

Chelsea is now 0-1 ahead after about 20 minutes of football. That will be difficult for Madrid tonight. They had a 1-3 lead but being so fast behind that is a bad harbinger for now. Madrid is still on the right side of the score, but I don't rule out Chelsea pushing through and making it 0-2. Then it really becomes a 50-50 match. Away goals rules is vanished, so with 0-2 we are going to extend.

[rby]

Bayern Munich are top favorites to win the match, but I saw the recap and clips of the match in Spain last week. Then Villareal was certainly no less, in fact, they should have won that game by a lot more goals. Also the bad luck that a player was 1 CM offside. Bayern is a team that can play hard at home with 6-1, for example, we saw that against Salzburg in the previous round. If Villareal plays like last week, Bayern will have a very tough night.

I am watching the match between Bayern Munich and Villarreal. Bayern Munich is ready and set for this game and likewise Villareal. Villareal is so much defensive minded and I am sure they cannot be defending from minute 1 to minute 90. They all be tired at some points and Bayern Munich will do their wish. This formation Bayern Munich is using to night is exactly the formation they used to eliminate Salzburg.

But it will be bad for Bayern Munich if Villareal manages to get a goal before them. That is unlikely to happen, but this is football, anything can happen.

[SatoPrincess]

I do not believe that Chelsea can realistically threaten Real today in advancing to the next phase of the Champions League. Real are too experienced a team to allow this to happen. Rather, I think the hosts will be in control of the game and counter Chelsea when the opportunity arises. I bet both teams will score today.

Chelsea got a tough test to be able to catch up to a goal deficit from Real Madrid, but it is certain that this 2nd leg match will be fierce, Chelsea will play all out in this duel.  The big win in the domestic league last week made the Blues' confidence increase, this thing needs to be watched out for by Madrid.  Madrid is indeed the seed in this match, but there are still 90 minutes to really breathe easy, because Madrid must be able to reduce Chelsea's ambition to rise in this 2nd leg.

Real Madrid has no secret weapon, without Benzema I think they will not be able to win games. I don't want to raise the hope of Chelsea fans. It is clear Chelsea is the disadvantaged side. They should be looking to score first. If this was the era of the away goal rule, Chelsea would have been out by now. Fortunately for them, the rule has been nuked. With a two goal deficit, Chelsea doesn't stand a chance to go come out victorious in this fixture. Chelsea fans should know miracles do not happen in the Santiago Bernabeu.

[Pesona1]

Goal.
M. Mount scored with a relaxed manner that opened hope for Chelsea to qualify for the next stage. So far Chelsea are very dominant in the game. Is Real Madrid unable to stop Chelsea with a capital victory in the 1st leg?

Chelsea started the game well and they managed to score their first goal of the day to reduce the aggregate goals to 3-2, chelsea game looked more well organized at the start of the first half so this caused panic and pressure on real madrid, I think with the goal scored by mount in the 15th minute it made chelsea more confident to turn things around today, and I see at this moment the real madrid defense looks a little weak so chelsea players are too easy to penetrate,I think ancelotti needs to pay a little attention to madrid defense right now if he doesn't want to concede again.