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

[Pokapoka124]

Real Madrid slightly benefited in the first leg against Manchester City, almost 6-day break in the competition schedule is a good time for the Real Madrid squad to rest compared to Manchester City who still have a game against Watford this weekend. Between Manchester City and Real Madrid have match last night and both team success got good result but different with Manchester City have home match against with Watford on April 23 and four days later will against with Real Madrid, except with Madrid after last night match defeated Osasuna just waiting with Manchester City match only.

Maybe in terms of rest they will be favored but don't forget this first leg we will travel to the Etihad which indeed could be a blow too because City fans can be mentally shaken right now.
Well even though I'm still at Madrid's side now because of his performances but we also shouldn't be too confident because City are not an easy opponent to tame right now.

I think we all need to remember that the Real Madrid squad is a little old. And the rest will do a lot of good for them. I am sure that Manchester City is going to make it really hard for them to win. because, in my opinion, Manchester city is a lot better than the opponents that Real Madrid have faced before in this year's Champions League.  

But, this time I am not going to say that Manchester City will win because I have said that for the past two games and Real Madrid proved me wrong.

Real Madrid need to sign Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland to take over from Benzema, Vinicius Junior is not a striker neither is Asensio. The team actually looked a lot more better with Asensio and Valverde, they took a lot of risk pushing forward but Real Madrid need a clinical finisher.

[Zackgeno96]

Real Madrid slightly benefited in the first leg against Manchester City, almost 6-day break in the competition schedule is a good time for the Real Madrid squad to rest compared to Manchester City who still have a game against Watford this weekend. Between Manchester City and Real Madrid have match last night and both team success got good result but different with Manchester City have home match against with Watford on April 23 and four days later will against with Real Madrid, except with Madrid after last night match defeated Osasuna just waiting with Manchester City match only.

Maybe in terms of rest they will be favored but don't forget this first leg we will travel to the Etihad which indeed could be a blow too because City fans can be mentally shaken right now.
Well even though I'm still at Madrid's side now because of his performances but we also shouldn't be too confident because City are not an easy opponent to tame right now.

I think we all need to remember that the Real Madrid squad is a little old. And the rest will do a lot of good for them. I am sure that Manchester City is going to make it really hard for them to win. because, in my opinion, Manchester city is a lot better than the opponents that Real Madrid have faced before in this year's Champions League.  

But, this time I am not going to say that Manchester City will win because I have said that for the past two games and Real Madrid proved me wrong.

Real Madrid need to sign Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland to take over from Benzema, Vinicius Junior is not a striker neither is Asensio. The team actually looked a lot more better with Asensio and Valverde, they took a lot of risk pushing forward but Real Madrid need a clinical finisher.

In my view, Mbappe is really a few class better than Haaland. Haaland is overrated by many people. Mbappe has much more technique, seems much faster to me. I know that Mbappe likes to go to Real Madrid, but I haven't read that about Haaland yet. I don't know what his preferences are. Where would Benzema want to go then? You would then think of some kind of exchange, that Benzema goes back to France? Benzema has been a Madrid player for a long time and is greatly appreciated there, that will be a lot different at Psg. Mbappe and Benzema together in the striker would also be possible.

[Pokapoka124]

City have been among the top favorites to win the Champions League for years, but have managed to make it happen once again. That must frustrate Guardiola somewhere in the back of his mind, so many good players, such a good team and it doesn't work every time. Best result reaching the final. I don't think it will work out for them this year either. Real Madrid could well be the final station actually.

Manchester City is currently one off best club in world with too many quality players and having manager like Guardiola they have done amazing things in last few years, but sadly they fail to win any Champions League which is big misery for many, but we can say as it is also bad luck because with this all they can win but never have mean lady of luck never favor them for this, and they are losing again and again just in hands of this lady of luck now again in this season they are amazing and having good fair chance, but now they are going to face giant killers Real Madrid which is having very good support from lady of luck in these competitions and won many matches those were never been expected as they can win so lets watch now in this season what we have from these two amazing teams of European soccer.

Manchester City will be hoping Kevin De Buryne will be back for the Champion's league tie against Real Madrid. I think he's the most important player in the City's squad because of his ball vision. The club will be demanding that the likes of Foden and Bernado need to pull up their game in this fixture. I strongly believe they haven't done enough in previous games.

[judas]

If Manchester City had a top striker like Benzema in the team now, things would have been easier than now for them. But they don't have such player and this makes it harder to find the goal they want from time to time. If this becomes one of those games that they struggle a lot in, Real Madrid really can get a draw in the worst case. But they have really capable wingers and midfielders in the team. Real Madrid defenders will have a big responsibility to defend them to wear them out.

[jostorres]

Manchester City vs Real Madrid game next week is going to be the most attracting one to me. But I'm going to watch both of the semi-final games of course. For the game I mentioned, I think that Manchester City are going to have a dominant game in Etihad as always. I don't think that Real Madrid will be able to overwhelm their opponent at any point of the game. But they can make really deadly counter-attacks in this game too. Vinicius Junior - Benzema duo are going to be very dangerous for Manchester City if they have many opportunities.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid is surely going to be had most attraction from fans as currently both teams are at top in their leagues and having amazing form with some quality players but here things are going in favor of Ream Madrid because they have some amazing run of form in this competition specially as when we have results against PSG one of amazing matches in my life.

But, here Manchester City needs some good planning if they want to go through into final and want to win their maiden Champions League trophy they surely play aggressive game and try to have minimum 2 goals lead which can secure their place otherwise there is no chance for them against Real Madrid in away match for progress into final.

[bestcoins1]

Am still of the option and view that Manchester City is in a better position in all leagues at the moment and at that real Madrid is not a match to them as their can easily trash them at any time in any league.

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ?
If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

[sana54210]

Most people here do not even watch football matches here or should I say they just come here read the next person's comments and form there own words.
I have gotten to see a lot of people do so.
Villarreal can go farther than this I know it's football, might be hard to believe but I know a lot of people will loss to the bookie's if few days time.
Villarreal should proceed to the next level which is the finals.

To think that Villareal will beat Liverpool and go to next stage and then telling people do not watch football is a bit of a oxymoron. Liverpool, I mean we are talking about Liverpool here. I get that Bayern was good and somehow Villareal managed to beat them and kudos to them, but do you really believe that they could do that all over again and this time against Liverpool? I see zero chance for Villareal this time around.

It will be easy win for Liverpool, for them it is nothing different than beating any other team they have so far. This is a team that could win it all and nobody would be shocked, they could even turn things around and win FA cup and Premier league in the same season, would be very difficult but not really shocking if it happens.

[arallmuus]

If Manchester City had a top striker like Benzema in the team now, things would have been easier than now for them. But they don't have such player and this makes it harder to find the goal they want from time to time. If this becomes one of those games that they struggle a lot in, Real Madrid really can get a draw in the worst case.

In case you dont know about this, the entire City squad is a different beast compared to Real Madrid. If you actually check the odds, City is a huge favourites to win the home game and bookies are only giving them around 1.53 odds ML. That shows the total dominance that City will have over Real Madrid and aside from that, pretty sure that Pep is going to make sure that Benzema wont get any chance to score considering that he has scored 2 hattrick consecutively

[kawetsriyanto]

Am still of the option and view that Manchester City is in a better position in all leagues at the moment and at that real Madrid is not a match to them as their can easily trash them at any time in any league.

From what aspect do you think Man City is the best team among all leagues? Anyway, I think Man City performance in UCL isn't as good as in EPL league, they even only won with an aggregate "1-0" against Atletico Madrid. If we consider the result in the previous round, I doubt Man City can beat Real Madrid. Real Madrid isn't an average team in UCL tournament, they are a special team in UCL that knows well how to take advantage of any situation. As Man City attacking didn't look good, Real Madrid seems not too worried about the possibility of conceded goals. This may improve their motivation and confidence in playing. So, there is no reason to say Real Madrid isn't a match with Man City. Please don't make a joke!!

[Silberman]

We all know Manchester city have been outstanding since bringing in their recent coach Pep Guadiola. to me they are one of the best team in EPL, since bringing in their recent coach the team is known for their brilliant play and quality players. Pep Guadiola on the other hand is one of the best coach in the world since his arrival the team has been spectacular, it's so good to watch them play. Though realmadrid is a unpredicted team, watching them beat PSG and Chelsea frightens me they are the best team when it comes to champions league. Merely looking at the game, I think Manchester city is the favorite team to win the game, cause this is another chance for them to win the champions league.

Yea Pep Guadiola has really did a miracle in this Manchester City team, the way they play, the style, how many goals they score, trophies they won and how they are look around the world now is down to Pep Guadiola.
I think Pep Guadiola team is the favourite to qualify in this fixture but I won't underestimate this real Madrid team because so far they have really shock us with great come back this season before these semi final game they have pull out strings in the knockout match against Paris Saint Germain for exam and Chelsea second leg after we are think the London club has steal the show benzema did it again,but I still take Manchester City as my team to the final.

After what we have seen from Real Madrid we know they have a chance against Manchester City, but it is not going to be easy since Real Madrid depends very heavily on what Benzema can do on offense and if he is not inspired during the two games against Manchester City then the chances they will make it to the final are not very high, also we all remember the great Barcelona team that Guardiola coached, and the Real Madrid fans remember as well, so this adds a little bit more of spice to the game as I have no doubts Real Madrid players do not want to lose against someone that caused the fans so many headaches in the past.

[wiss19]

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ?
If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

I am feeling really shocking after reading few posts about this all peoples are talking which is no near reality its not easy match for any team as now best teams from Europe are going to face each other, and they need to be very competitive for facing each other Real Madrid is not a piece of cake as Manchester city will easily destroy them and go through into final specially after having defeat from hands of Liverpool in The FA Cup semi-final here Real Madrid is also coming with their full strength and will give hard fought competition to their opponents even they are playing at Manchester City home and keep one thing in mind Champions League win is dream for Manchester City players and their management and Real Madrid is darling team of this competition.

[omgitsmehehe]

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ?
If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

I am feeling really shocking after reading few posts about this all peoples are talking which is no near reality its not easy match for any team as now best teams from Europe are going to face each other, and they need to be very competitive for facing each other Real Madrid is not a piece of cake as Manchester city will easily destroy them and go through into final specially after having defeat from hands of Liverpool in The FA Cup semi-final here Real Madrid is also coming with their full strength and will give hard fought competition to their opponents even they are playing at Manchester City home and keep one thing in mind Champions League win is dream for Manchester City players and their management and Real Madrid is darling team of this competition.

Surely I agree with you, we all know Madrid is known as the best team when it comes to the UEFA champions league competition, and That doesn't give them an edge over Manchester city. Looking at their recent performance, I think Manchester city has an Edge over them in the game, though realmadrid performance recently is also good, but it can't be compare to Manchester city performance. My conclusion here is that Manchester city are the favorite team for this game.

[BuNga_cute]

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ?
If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

I am feeling really shocking after reading few posts about this all peoples are talking which is no near reality its not easy match for any team as now best teams from Europe are going to face each other, and they need to be very competitive for facing each other Real Madrid is not a piece of cake as Manchester city will easily destroy them and go through into final specially after having defeat from hands of Liverpool in The FA Cup semi-final here Real Madrid is also coming with their full strength and will give hard fought competition to their opponents even they are playing at Manchester City home and keep one thing in mind Champions League win is dream for Manchester City players and their management and Real Madrid is darling team of this competition.

Surely I agree with you, we all know Madrid is known as the best team when it comes to the UEFA champions league competition, and That doesn't give them an edge over Manchester city. Looking at their recent performance, I think Manchester city has an Edge over them in the game, though realmadrid performance recently is also good, but it can't be compare to Manchester city performance. My conclusion here is that Manchester city are the favorite team for this game.

Next week there will be a Man City vs Real Madrid match, it really attracts the attention of many people. How not both teams are in their best form,
so honestly this is a very difficult match to predict. Therefore, there will definitely be two opinions, there are those who choose Man City as
the favorite who will win the match like you. But there is also the opinion that Real Madrid will be the winner, actually this match is more suitable
to be said as a final match, because both are big teams with many star players. Whatever the result, it will prove who between Man City and
Real Madrid is the best. So we have to be patient and wait until next week to find out the answer.

[lulumiya]

Having a matchup against Villarreal must be feeling different for Liverpool now. Because Villarreal are the only unexpected team in this round of the tournament. Liverpool must be aware that they need to play very carefully against them. Even if they underestimate their competitor a little, this might cause them to be eliminated surprisingly. But Liverpool are not like that. They always take their competitors seriously in a huge tournament like this one. So I believe they will get past Villarreal in this round as well.

[AndySt]

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ? If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

I am feeling really shocking after reading few posts about this all peoples are talking which is no near reality its not easy match for any team as now best teams from Europe are going to face each other, and they need to be very competitive for facing each other Real Madrid is not a piece of cake as Manchester city will easily destroy them and go through into final specially after having defeat from hands of Liverpool in The FA Cup semi-final here Real Madrid is also coming with their full strength and will give hard fought competition to their opponents even they are playing at Manchester City home and keep one thing in mind Champions League win is dream for Manchester City players and their management and Real Madrid is darling team of this competition.

It is difficult to name an unconditional favorite in this pair and each team has its own advantages and advantages. By the way, I think it will not be surprising if Manchester City calmly wins this match, because the match will be held at its home stadium and it will be necessary to provide a reserve for the second leg, and also we should all remember perfectly how colorless and toothless Real Madrid played its first match away from Paris Saint Germain. Also, I would not be surprised that Real Madrid's main task will be not to concede more than one goal, playing purely defensive football and drying up the match, hoping to solve everything already in the second leg.

[Woodie]

Did you not see Manchester City lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup ?
If you say Manchester City will easily destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City should have won the Champions League trophy in the past, but why is it that Real Madrid have won more trophies in the Champions League ? have you forgotten about this now
Even last season Manchester City lost in the Champions League final against Chelsea.

Manchester City on paper will always be favorites on any given day but when it comes to delivering results they will always come last and nobody can explain why this happens! But I suspect their inexperience and emotions of players playing at a bigger stage overwhelms them which results in the poor delivery but I think they have learnt it the hard way and are ready to lift a UEFA trophy and wouldn't mind rooting for them

[onetwostep]

Having a matchup against Villarreal must be feeling different for Liverpool now. Because Villarreal are the only unexpected team in this round of the tournament. Liverpool must be aware that they need to play very carefully against them. Even if they underestimate their competitor a little, this might cause them to be eliminated surprisingly. But Liverpool are not like that. They always take their competitors seriously in a huge tournament like this one. So I believe they will get past Villarreal in this round as well.

I agree with you, Liverpool should be aware that their opponent is playing very well this year. Therefore, they will think of their opponent as a strong team. and they will play accordingly in the match. I think that they will get a win without letting his opponent score a goal in the match that will be played 4 days later.
The better they play in this match, the more comfortable they will be in the coming days

[tulusikhlas]

Having a matchup against Villarreal must be feeling different for Liverpool now. Because Villarreal are the only unexpected team in this round of the tournament. Liverpool must be aware that they need to play very carefully against them. Even if they underestimate their competitor a little, this might cause them to be eliminated surprisingly. But Liverpool are not like that. They always take their competitors seriously in a huge tournament like this one. So I believe they will get past Villarreal in this round as well.

Even though Villarreal have been an unexpected team and put in a good game in this Champions League, I still believe that Liverpool will get through this with a win. Liverpool have an equally good team from defense to attack, this is good capital for them. Because we can see when Villarreal got rid of Bayern Munich, Villarreal was able to suppress the opponent's attack with the calm they did in defense.

[xmonkeyx]

Having a matchup against Villarreal must be feeling different for Liverpool now. Because Villarreal are the only unexpected team in this round of the tournament. Liverpool must be aware that they need to play very carefully against them. Even if they underestimate their competitor a little, this might cause them to be eliminated surprisingly. But Liverpool are not like that. They always take their competitors seriously in a huge tournament like this one. So I believe they will get past Villarreal in this round as well.

I agree with you, Liverpool should be aware that their opponent is playing very well this year. Therefore, they will think of their opponent as a strong team. and they will play accordingly in the match. I think that they will get a win without letting his opponent score a goal in the match that will be played 4 days later.
The better they play in this match, the more comfortable they will be in the coming days

All the teams that have entered the semifinals are of course strong teams and should not be underestimated but if you look at the quality of the players and the consistency of the team throughout this season Liverpool are far superior and have greater potential to beat Villarreal, although it will not be easy.

[Bloodseekers]

Having a matchup against Villarreal must be feeling different for Liverpool now. Because Villarreal are the only unexpected team in this round of the tournament. Liverpool must be aware that they need to play very carefully against them. Even if they underestimate their competitor a little, this might cause them to be eliminated surprisingly. But Liverpool are not like that. They always take their competitors seriously in a huge tournament like this one. So I believe they will get past Villarreal in this round as well.

I agree with you, Liverpool should be aware that their opponent is playing very well this year. Therefore, they will think of their opponent as a strong team. and they will play accordingly in the match. I think that they will get a win without letting his opponent score a goal in the match that will be played 4 days later.
The better they play in this match, the more comfortable they will be in the coming days

All the teams that have entered the semifinals are of course strong teams and should not be underestimated but if you look at the quality of the players and the consistency of the team throughout this season Liverpool are far superior and have greater potential to beat Villarreal, although it will not be easy.

nothing will be easy now that Villarreal are playing without any weight and they will certainly be more confident after making a surprise entry to the semifinals and beating Bayern.
Even though Liverpool are ahead of the game and consistency, but in this Champions League semi-final, anything can still happen, I think both teams still have the same chance to make it to the final.