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

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I really need to congratulate Benfica. They competed in the giants league and reached the quarter-finals, and even though they knew that they would be eliminated by Liverpool, who can be among the top 3 clubs with the most form, they fought until the last moment and contributed to both their country score and their own image. The offside flag was raised 5 times in the match, then two of them were counted as goals again. It was a narrative match for those who are new to football and do not know offside very well. It was that interesting. One of those matches that betting was both easy and difficult.

I was more surprised when they played their second match quarterfinal with Liverpool with a draw of 3-3, I even became scared for Liverpool that it will be a shame for them that such a small Portuguese team will eliminate them from the Champions League but they really turn up and won them when Benfica visited Anfield. Even with that, they deserve some respect from me, it is the same Champions League that hot teams like PSG, Manchester United, and Chelsea couldn't make they did up to quarter Finals, they should do better next season.

I understand what you are saying but maybe you didn't realize that at that time Liverpool played the second squad and save some of the main players
So a draw doesn't show Liverpool full strength and cannot be used as a reference in future matches or we can say it's half of Liverpool strength
Semifinals will be the best choice to play all players Here we will see the real power of Liverpool.

[suryana]

Waiting for interesting and big match Manchester  City vs Real Madrid. I Think both team can be qualified for final.Both team are strong enough. Manchester and Real Madrid played very well this season.Specially, Real Madrid very lucky in Champion League . What do you think who will qualify for Final?

apart from liverpool, I believe that madrid will qualify for the final even though the chances are small because now we know man city is in very good form. the thing that madrid most often does is surprise the audience with extraordinary actions at the last minute, there have been several matches that have been excited by madrid because they managed to turn things around in the last minute.

this will be a very crucial match for the two teams where real Madrid who often make comebacks like they did against Chelsea and the match against Manchester city I am less hopeful of Madrid to qualify for the final even though Manchester city is currently looking so impressive in recent times. the last match both in Europe and domestically but Manchester city is very difficult when it comes to meeting Real Madrid where the team that holds the most Champions League titles is very difficult to beat when it enters the semifinal phase.we also don't underestimate Manchester city reminding Guardiola himself knows how weak real Madrid is

[davis196]

I'm surprised that nobody gives Villarreal a chance against Liverpool.
If I remember this correctly,Unai Emery defeated Liverpool with Klopp at the Europa League 2016 final.
Emery is a pretty clever guy and he knows how to win tournaments.He won 3 Europa League trophies,maybe it's time for him to win the UEFA Champions League.
The semi-final between Man City and Real Madrid is going to be pretty unpredictable.I think that Manchester City is going to win and get to the final.Real Madrid had a solid performance throughout the season,but they rely heavily on Benzema and they will have a hard time,if Benzema gets blocked by the Man City defenders.

[Bobrox]

I really need to congratulate Benfica. They competed in the giants league and reached the quarter-finals, and even though they knew that they would be eliminated by Liverpool, who can be among the top 3 clubs with the most form, they fought until the last moment and contributed to both their country score and their own image. The offside flag was raised 5 times in the match, then two of them were counted as goals again. It was a narrative match for those who are new to football and do not know offside very well. It was that interesting. One of those matches that betting was both easy and difficult.

I was more surprised when they played their second match quarterfinal with Liverpool with a draw of 3-3, I even became scared for Liverpool that it will be a shame for them that such a small Portuguese team will eliminate them from the Champions League but they really turn up and won them when Benfica visited Anfield. Even with that, they deserve some respect from me, it is the same Champions League that hot teams like PSG, Manchester United, and Chelsea couldn't make they did up to quarter Finals, they should do better next season.

Almost second leg always surprise result from Liverpool begin with 16 round until quarter final, first leg on 16 round most impressive with away match success destroy Inter Milan 2-0 but bad result when second leg defeated by Inter Milan 1-0. Have the same moment on quarter final against with Benfica first leg success got winning 3-1 but unbelievable with second leg held by Benfica 3-3. I think will be repeat the same moment for Liverpool on semifinal match against with Villareal but have different way with first leg play as home and second leg will away to Villareal.

[Juggy777]

I'm surprised that nobody gives Villarreal a chance against Liverpool.
If I remember this correctly,Unai Emery defeated Liverpool with Klopp at the Europa League 2016 final.
Emery is a pretty clever guy and he knows how to win tournaments.He won 3 Europa League trophies,maybe it's time for him to win the UEFA Champions League.
The semi-final between Man City and Real Madrid is going to be pretty unpredictable.I think that Manchester City is going to win and get to the final.Real Madrid had a solid performance throughout the season,but they rely heavily on Benzema and they will have a hard time,if Benzema gets blocked by the Man City defenders.

@davis196 I don’t think that Klopp is underestimating Villarreal, because as we all know Spanish sides have an excellent record against the premier league teams, hence I’m sure that he’ll be taking precautions against them. Also having said that Liverpool are very strong, but if Liverpool play with arrogance then yes Villarreal could indeed cause an upset in these fixtures.

[Minor Miner]

Judging by the paper, Liverpool are much stronger than Villarreal. However, don't forget that Villarreal beat Bayern Munich to qualify for the semi-finals. And Bayern Munich were much stronger than Villarreal. So I would say it doesn't matter which team is strong on paper in this round. The team that performs well on the field will win.

in football anything is still possible even though Liverpool are still very strong when viewed from the quality of the players and also the game they show.
but this is the semi-final of the Champions League where there are the best teams that have eliminated their opponents. I think the team here is the most prepared team and of course the battle between Liverpool and Villarreal will be very fierce. I think both still have the same chances even though Liverpool are very advantaged.

You are right. Anything can happen. However, I think Villarreal will apply their old strategy against Liverpool. Villarreal will give more importance to the attack while keeping the defense strong or counter-attacking. Villarreal's main goal will be not to concede goal. Although enjoying these matches is a bit boring. However, if Villarreal wants to do well against Liverpool, they will have to play this tactic. Because Villarreal's chances of winning are very low if they play attacking against Liverpool.

[tarable]

I'm surprised that nobody gives Villarreal a chance against Liverpool.
If I remember this correctly,Unai Emery defeated Liverpool with Klopp at the Europa League 2016 final.
Emery is a pretty clever guy and he knows how to win tournaments.He won 3 Europa League trophies,maybe it's time for him to win the UEFA Champions League.
The semi-final between Man City and Real Madrid is going to be pretty unpredictable.I think that Manchester City is going to win and get to the final.Real Madrid had a solid performance throughout the season,but they rely heavily on Benzema and they will have a hard time,if Benzema gets blocked by the Man City defenders.

@davis196 I don’t think that Klopp is underestimating Villarreal, because as we all know Spanish sides have an excellent record against the premier league teams, hence I’m sure that he’ll be taking precautions against them. Also having said that Liverpool are very strong, but if Liverpool play with arrogance then yes Villarreal could indeed cause an upset in these fixtures.

Liverpool vs Villarreal match is a big game. the match was a battle of two great coaches that ever existed today. Jurgen Kloop and U. Emery will certainly prepare carefully for this match. Villareal can be said to be a team from Spain that has proven to be able to make it difficult for teams from the premier league, but Liverpool are also preparing all kinds of needs to face Villareal during the busy schedule that Liverpool currently has.
J. Kloop understands very well what has to be done to get Liverpool on a good path, and so does U. Emery.

[babo]

I'm surprised that nobody gives Villarreal a chance against Liverpool.
If I remember this correctly,Unai Emery defeated Liverpool with Klopp at the Europa League 2016 final.
Emery is a pretty clever guy and he knows how to win tournaments.He won 3 Europa League trophies,maybe it's time for him to win the UEFA Champions League.
The semi-final between Man City and Real Madrid is going to be pretty unpredictable.I think that Manchester City is going to win and get to the final.Real Madrid had a solid performance throughout the season,but they rely heavily on Benzema and they will have a hard time,if Benzema gets blocked by the Man City defenders.

@davis196 I don’t think that Klopp is underestimating Villarreal, because as we all know Spanish sides have an excellent record against the premier league teams, hence I’m sure that he’ll be taking precautions against them. Also having said that Liverpool are very strong, but if Liverpool play with arrogance then yes Villarreal could indeed cause an upset in these fixtures.

Liverpool vs Villarreal match is a big game. the match was a battle of two great coaches that ever existed today. Jurgen Kloop and U. Emery will certainly prepare carefully for this match. Villareal can be said to be a team from Spain that has proven to be able to make it difficult for teams from the premier league, but Liverpool are also preparing all kinds of needs to face Villareal during the busy schedule that Liverpool currently has.
J. Kloop understands very well what has to be done to get Liverpool on a good path, and so does U. Emery.

I don't know the teams, either
but if they have reached this point it means that they are strong
It was a nice surprise for me to see new faces in the quarters, I like these surprises
it is no coincidence that I love the Italian championship, so changeable and unpredictable

[kro55]

Liverpool vs Villarreal match is a big game. the match was a battle of two great coaches that ever existed today. Jurgen Kloop and U. Emery will certainly prepare carefully for this match. Villareal can be said to be a team from Spain that has proven to be able to make it difficult for teams from the premier league, but Liverpool are also preparing all kinds of needs to face Villareal during the busy schedule that Liverpool currently has.

Liverpool will face some tough opponents in the Premier League. And since Liverpool's goal is to win the title of both the Premier League and the Champions League. So now all the matches are very important for them. We know Villarreal's match strategy is excellent. So Klopp must decide his match strategy very carefully. At the same time the players have to perform well. The first leg is Liverpool's home match. Liverpool must win this match.

[Dunamisx]

Judging by the paper, Liverpool are much stronger than Villarreal. However, don't forget that Villarreal beat Bayern Munich to qualify for the semi-finals. And Bayern Munich were much stronger than Villarreal. So I would say it doesn't matter which team is strong on paper in this round. The team that performs well on the field will win.

in football anything is still possible even though Liverpool are still very strong when viewed from the quality of the players and also the game they show.
but this is the semi-final of the Champions League where there are the best teams that have eliminated their opponents. I think the team here is the most prepared team and of course the battle between Liverpool and Villarreal will be very fierce. I think both still have the same chances even though Liverpool are very advantaged.

You are right. Anything can happen. However, I think Villarreal will apply their old strategy against Liverpool. Villarreal will give more importance to the attack while keeping the defense strong or counter-attacking. Villarreal's main goal will be not to concede goal. Although enjoying these matches is a bit boring. However, if Villarreal wants to do well against Liverpool, they will have to play this tactic. Because Villarreal's chances of winning are very low if they play attacking against Liverpool.

The victory match of Villarreal against Bayern is such a mind blowing match, honestly i never expected such to happen but that's the real game in football, Villarreal this season has been proving dexterity in finding their way up the ladder and if care is not taken they will still do the same on Liverpool, its high time we start to think about football in another perspective, we need to understand that the upcoming teams are not as well taking it likely with the big teams and this time around if Liverpool is not careful, they will be served with the best surprises of goals into their net by Villarreal.

[Bobrox]

UEFA Champion League as the only one competition for Villareal can participant on next season become the winner, with drop 7th position standing on domestic league Villareal can't got UEFA Champion League spot next season trough domestic league, but still possibility by getting Champion League trophy in this season can qualify for champion league next season. I think not any dreaming for Villareal can reach champion league trophy because they have strong with eliminated Juventus and Bayern Munich so far, still have chance Liverpool become the next team destroy by Villareal on UEFA Champion League semifinal.

[muratsink]

Liverpool vs Villarreal match is a big game. the match was a battle of two great coaches that ever existed today. Jurgen Kloop and U. Emery will certainly prepare carefully for this match. Villareal can be said to be a team from Spain that has proven to be able to make it difficult for teams from the premier league, but Liverpool are also preparing all kinds of needs to face Villareal during the busy schedule that Liverpool currently has.

Liverpool will face some tough opponents in the Premier League. And since Liverpool's goal is to win the title of both the Premier League and the Champions League. So now all the matches are very important for them. We know Villarreal's match strategy is excellent. So Klopp must decide his match strategy very carefully. At the same time the players have to perform well. The first leg is Liverpool's home match. Liverpool must win this match.

Liverpool don't appear so impressive both on the European and domestic stage, their last qualifying for the FA Cup final after beating Manchester city, help the target set by Jurgen Klopp at least they won the English Premier League and Champions League but the opponents they face are Villarreal, a team who full of surprises even though they will act as hosts first but Liverpool must not underestimate Villareal considering we have seen how the yellow submarine team was surprised where they surprisingly managed to get rid of champion candidate team Bayern Munich

[hahay]

UEFA Champion League as the only one competition for Villareal can participant on next season become the winner, with drop 7th position standing on domestic league Villareal can't got UEFA Champion League spot next season trough domestic league, but still possibility by getting Champion League trophy in this season can qualify for champion league next season. I think not any dreaming for Villareal can reach champion league trophy because they have strong with eliminated Juventus and Bayern Munich so far, still have chance Liverpool become the next team destroy by Villareal on UEFA Champion League semifinal.

I think the dream is too high because the remaining big teams have a better reputation in the UCL than Bayern Munich, even Bayern Munich previously also drew with Salzburg and it proves that Bayern Munich is not in a good performance. I personally believe Villarreal will be eliminated in this semi-final because Liverpool are really at their best, because miracles don't keep coming even though in a match any result can happen. I personally believe Liverpool will be able to learn how Villarreal can get rid of Juventus and Bayern Munich, so Liverpool will certainly have a formula to deal with it.

[Razmirraz]

UEFA Champion League as the only one competition for Villareal can participant on next season become the winner, with drop 7th position standing on domestic league Villareal can't got UEFA Champion League spot next season trough domestic league, but still possibility by getting Champion League trophy in this season can qualify for champion league next season. I think not any dreaming for Villareal can reach champion league trophy because they have strong with eliminated Juventus and Bayern Munich so far, still have chance Liverpool become the next team destroy by Villareal on UEFA Champion League semifinal.

Villarreal are the only team unseeded in the semifinals, Liverpool is a strong team. Facing Liverpool is the same as against Real Madrid in the domestic league, Villarreal will find it difficult to get a win from Liverpool. They were lucky to get rid of Bayern Munich, will luck return to Villarrel's side in the semifinals?

[Coyster]

...because miracles don't keep coming even though in a match any result can happen. I personally believe Liverpool will be able to learn how Villarreal can get rid of Juventus and Bayern Munich, so Liverpool will certainly have a formula to deal with it.

I can agree with you somehow that Liverpool would prolly be the team that progresses to the final of the CL at the expense of Villareal. But what i would disagree with is that Villarreal got to this stage on the basis of miracle or luck, in the last round they actually played better than Bayern in my opinion, and they deserve to qualify, which they did. They also matched Juve evenly when they played them in the QF, Villareal have not just been lucky, they have been good, and they deserve an awful amount of credit.

Having said that, going by the two previous rounds, they can dare to dream, eliminating Liverpool and going to the CL final is a dream for Villareal, but they have been great in the CL this far this season and they have every right to dream of a CL final, i would be keeping my fingers crossed with my popcorn by my side for this game.

[Doell]

...because miracles don't keep coming even though in a match any result can happen. I personally believe Liverpool will be able to learn how Villarreal can get rid of Juventus and Bayern Munich, so Liverpool will certainly have a formula to deal with it.

I can agree with you somehow that Liverpool would prolly be the team that progresses to the final of the CL at the expense of Villareal. But what i would disagree with is that Villarreal got to this stage on the basis of miracle or luck, in the last round they actually played better than Bayern in my opinion, and they deserve to qualify, which they did. They also matched Juve evenly when they played them in the QF, Villareal have not just been lucky, they have been good, and they deserve an awful amount of credit.

Having said that, going by the two previous rounds, they can dare to dream, eliminating Liverpool and going to the CL final is a dream for Villareal, but they have been great in the CL this far this season and they have every right to dream of a CL final, i would be keeping my fingers crossed with my popcorn by my side for this game.

On this side at this time I can agree with you, Villarreal can progress not only by luck but tactics and playing patterns are very compact and neatly arranged solidly at the back line also very strong. Liverpool is not an easy opponent for Villarreal but Villarreal is also not an ordinary opponent for Liverpool, we may see something else who knows what happens later.

[Davian144]

I also really hope the two big clubs compete against each other in the final match, but it looks like Man. City vs Madrid is the toughest consideration in deciding which strong club will advance to the final, but whoever wins the first leg in the semi-finals has a high chance of qualifying for the final.

That's clear, but they both have to try to score more goals so that the capital or the opportunity to pass or qualify for the final is bigger because if it's only one goal difference, I think one of them will try to catch it and also try as hard as possible. to be able to qualify for the final, because the Champions League is a big game that must be played well by both.

[skarais]

You are right. Anything can happen. However, I think Villarreal will apply their old strategy against Liverpool. Villarreal will give more importance to the attack while keeping the defense strong or counter-attacking. Villarreal's main goal will be not to concede goal. Although enjoying these matches is a bit boring. However, if Villarreal wants to do well against Liverpool, they will have to play this tactic. Because Villarreal's chances of winning are very low if they play attacking against Liverpool.

Nobody expected Villareal to play an attacking strategy against Liverpool because I'm sure Unai Emery knows they won't win a game like that. The strategy of defending and utilizing counter-attacks is much more likely to be applied against Liverpool or at least they will play the same strategy against Bayern Munchen.

I'm sure Villareal are not at all seeded against Liverpool, but we've seen surprises in various competitions including the Champions League where a team that was considered weak finally managed to beat the favorite team. So even though Liverpool are favorites but victory is still uncertain for them.

[hyudien]

Nobody expected Villareal to play an attacking strategy against Liverpool because I'm sure Unai Emery knows they won't win a game like that. The strategy of defending and utilizing counter-attacks is much more likely to be applied against Liverpool or at least they will play the same strategy against Bayern Munchen.

I'm sure Villareal are not at all seeded against Liverpool, but we've seen surprises in various competitions including the Champions League where a team that was considered weak finally managed to beat the favorite team. So even though Liverpool are favorites but victory is still uncertain for them.

Agreed, it's not only me who doubts Villareal, because even though they reached the semi-final points it has done them a lot of miracles. Liverpool is a tough club, disciplined and easier to control emotions. So I won't doubt the mentality of the Liverpool players on the pitch. Especially with Klopp's strategic game, which is always easy to get up to reverse the opponent's pressure.

[lizarder]

I think in any game there is 50% Luck involved. And the other 50% is pure skill. If a team can execute their plans perfectly and play really well often they will find luck on their side. Liverpool has been playing really well this season and there is no reason why we should doubt them but the thing is their opponent beat Bayern Munich. And I think that alone proves that their opponent is strong enough. It is going to be a really interesting Champions League this year.

In the world of football luck is not a priority, because here is not talking about it. But what I see, players' skills, experience and training really determine their journey to win in any match, luck is something that is not real in football, even for all teams can't be doubted, because sometimes the coach's foresight in seeing the conditions will also affect the course of the match, Bayern Munich which is a big team can also be defeated, as well as Liverpool, if they apply the wrong strategy, they will also feel what Bayern Munich experienced.

You are right. Good luck in winning the match. Experienced coaches and beautiful match techniques are also required. Villarreal were able to beat a strong team like Bayern Munich despite having fewer star players in the squad, mainly due to good luck and good tactics. Liverpool are much stronger than Villarreal in terms of performance. However, Villarreal's match strategy and luck are very good. So Liverpool has to perform very carefully.

The moments and strategies applied by the coach are very decisive, if they get pressure, but they can handle the pressure, then the match will happen like Villareal against Bayern Munich, Liverpool must be more vigilant in that match, because the winning spirit possessed by Villareal will give a amazing thing, especially since the coach will implement a strategy that Liverpool can't read, I think Liverpool will be in trouble for them, because this team is not targeting the champion, so the game will be a little easier without a burden