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

[Yogee]

My guess was that both teams would play defensively in this match. And maybe the match will be a 1-1 draw.

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Its Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid now and the goals aren't done yet because, both teams aren't done yet until the final whistle goals. It's all that Goulding end it for them but Real Madrid isn't giving up.

This is the kind of stuff you want to see if you're a neutral fan hehe. I thought the game is done after Silva made it 4-2. It's a good recovery from Real Madrid after conceding two quick goals in the first half. I don't expect another goal in extra time but this result sets up another entertaining match in the second leg.

Congrats to those who bet on both teams scoring and on total goals.

[buwaytress]

What a game, guys, what a game. I took Real double chance live right before they closed the gap with 2:1, thought 13/1 was really good but their defence was just so willing to give goals away that it never really came close, even if they closed the gap again twice more.

4-3? I would have at best fantasy put 3:2 but this was a game for the ages. Just surprised how City was miles away the better team and still made it so close. GN guys. Who says Champs League is boring huh?

[LittleBitFunny]

Manchester CIty   4-3   Real Madrid

The first semi-final is finished. And we had the opportunity to enjoy a very competitive match. We are very lucky. Manchester City won 4-3. I think City's two-goal in the first 11 minutes was the main turning point in this match. Real Madrid may not have expected them to digest both goals so quickly. Manchester City controlled the match. Manchester City possessed 60% of the ball. As a result, Real Madrid could not make attack too much. In the end, Real Madrid lost to Guardiola's tactics in the away match.

[Jackl87]

This is the kind of stuff you want to see if you're a neutral fan hehe. I thought the game is done after Silva made it 4-2. It's a good recovery from Real Madrid after conceding two quick goals in the first half. I don't expect another goal in extra time but this result sets up another entertaining match in the second leg.
Congrats to those who bet on both teams scoring and on total goals.

I totally agree. It happens pretty often that such important games with two very big teams involved are not really that exciting in the end, but today's game was totally different. For me it was definitely one of the best big international games that i have seen in the last few years and because i was a completely neutral football fan today i could enjoy every minute of it. I have to admit though that i was not very happy when ManCity was up 2-0 already after 10 minutes because i was hoping for a very open and exciting match and back then it did look like a clear win for ManCity. Real Madrid is really strong mentally though and they managed to come back three times today and therefore everything is still possible in the second leg.

[darxiaomi]

Clearly one of the best matches i ever seen in Champions League.

I only remember a few like this, like the City Totenham, and more in the past the amazing final between Liverpool and Milan.

I think now in thechangeroom of city have a bitter sensation they can win this game for 5-0 easily, but its the Real Madrid the king of europe the king of luck in this competition.

[skarais]

A shocking 4-3 result, it was a very entertaining game but it is hard to believe that there were so many goals during the game. Of course now both teams still have a chance to qualify for the final even though Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Manchester City but I think Manchester City's chances of qualifying should be better.

Real Madrid comeback in the second leg needs to be woried out especially because so far Real Madrid has been very successful in beating their opponents in the second leg at home. PSG, Chelsea are the two teams that suffered defeats at home of Real Madrid, but I don't expect Manchester City to have to fail later.

[Minor Miner]

It is 4-2 now. I see very little of the prospect of Real Madrid winning now. Even in the last 10 minutes they could not create any chance to attack. The match is being dominated by Manchester City players. Real Madrid can't take any home advantage Their weakness is that they rely on Benzema to score goals. And Manchester City defenders are able to hold Benzema. As a result, Real Madrid is not able to score.

Look at the current score it's 4-3 Madrid are not a team that gives up easily we know they have a lot of experience
Benzema again shows that he is one of the best players in the world always be a savior at crucial times
We hope Manchester City win today to make the 2nd leg even more interesting

Manchester City did not depend on any particular player. Every player in their squad has kept trying to play well. And their 4 goals were scored by 4 different players. Real Madrid's performance, on the other hand, depends only on Benzema. Benzema even scored two goals today. Real Madrid needs an experienced striker. However, Real Madrid lost by 1 goal each. If they can play well in the second leg, Madrid has a chance to reach the final

[tomahawk9]

Man City could've scored 6 or 7

game actually ended 4-3

as a Madrid fan, literally me after the final whistle:

[Ifemini]

A shocking 4-3 result, it was a very entertaining game but it is hard to believe that there were so many goals during the game. Of course now both teams still have a chance to qualify for the final even though Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Manchester City but I think Manchester City's chances of qualifying should be better.

Real Madrid comeback in the second leg needs to be woried out especially because so far Real Madrid has been very successful in beating their opponents in the second leg at home. PSG, Chelsea are the two teams that suffered defeats at home of Real Madrid, but I don't expect Manchester City to have to fail later.

Nothing shocking, it is an excellent result in a beautiful champions league night; believe me this is what we subscribed for !!!! Now the pressure is on Manchester city to get a better result at the Bernabue stadia. I am tipping Real Madrid to get to the final of the champions league ahead of Manchester city

[bitzizzix]

Man City could've scored 6 or 7

game actually ended 4-3

as a Madrid fan, literally me after the final whistle:

It should be like that because Manchester City had a lot of chances but unfortunately were unlucky and also dominated the game.
Manchester City's victory with a 1-goal difference with Real Madrid makes an uncomfortable position in the second leg later, considering that Real Madrid always surprises and can turn things around, especially playing at home.

[zaki12]

Man City could've scored 6 or 7

game actually ended 4-3

as a Madrid fan, literally me after the final whistle:

hahaha .. I as a Real Madrid fan is also not calm. Real madrid's defense is very fragile with many mistakes that make Man City create goals. Luckily, Real Madrid only lost 4-3, if we look at the Man City game, Real Madrid can lose badly and Man City can score a lot of goals. easy easy in the second leg Real madrid defense can be better and stronger.

[Turbolinea]

I'm so happy to have watched this incredible game. What a night, man! I never expected such performances in this game. I was like maybe it would end in a draw by 1-1 or 2-2. Or maybe Manchester City would win by one goal like 1-0 or 2-1. But we watched seven goals in total in this game. Real Madrid somehow managed to stay in this game by answering nearly all of Manchester City's goals. And this 4-3 result is not bad for Real Madrid actually. Maybe Manchester City seem like they are the advantageous team now as they won. But this one-goal difference can be closed by Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu.

[ingiltere]

City was more dominant but unlucky at the same time, the match might go for over ten goals total. Still we watched a great match and I'm patiently waiting for second leg. It's still uncertain, both teams have similar chance to get final ticket. Real heavily rely on Benzema and Vinicius Jr. but Manchester City have plenty of scoring options. De Bruyne, Jesus, Sterling, Foden, Silva, Mahrez all can score. I think that's the biggest difference. I see City one step ahead for final but in Madrid anything is possible.

[Coyster]

Manchester City's victory with a 1-goal difference with Real Madrid makes an uncomfortable position in the second leg later, considering that Real Madrid always surprises and can turn things around, especially playing at home.

You're making it sound like City would prefer to be in a losing position coming into the second leg rather than this current situation, i know City squandered lots of chances and could have put the game to bed even in the first half, but the thing is we won, and we have the advantage heading into the second leg, whether it is 1/2/3 goals ahead, it is still an advantage, of course City would have hoped to come away from this one with a better advantage, but it is what it is and i cannot wait for the second leg.

We all know City is not the team to come into a game and sit back, so the second leg is going to be just like the first, full of attacking/end to end stuff. As a City fan i am happy Cancelo would be back for that one (he was suspended for today's game), majority of our problems came from the right wing as both Stones and Fernandinho couldn't cope in that unnatural position, with Cancelo back i don't think we will have too many problems in the second leg.

[Smartvirus]

Yes, it has to be like that because Manchester City had many chances but unfortunately were unlucky and also dominated the game.

Manchester City's victory with a 1-goal difference with Real Madrid makes an uncomfortable position in the second leg later, considering that Real Madrid always surprises and can turn things around, especially playing at home.

You know somehow, I'm sure Real Madrid and its fans sees a victory in this Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid defeat. Not to mention Manchester City missing so many goal opportunities to have advanced there lead such that, the second leg would have been more reassuring giving the fact that, Manchester City is sure to score at the Santiago Bernabeu to give the aggregate a chance.

Real Madrid did a good job but its not finished yet, they are a UCL specialist team and could always come back to cancel all advantages against them and advance in the league. We've  seen them do it to PSG with over 3 goals advantage against them. Doing it with Manchester doesn't seem like an impossible task.

[Markinzo]

Still finding it difficult to believe that City couldn't makes greater use of their numerous chances, for just 4goals wasn't enough compared to chances created.

Real Madrid had escaped yet narrowly based on the goal margins. Hope they be able to upturn the goal margin to their favour come second leg.

Only that I foresee lesser goals in the next leg.

[visionE2]

Man City could've scored 6 or 7

game actually ended 4-3

as a Madrid fan, literally me after the final whistle:

hahaha .. I as a Real Madrid fan is also not calm. Real madrid's defense is very fragile with many mistakes that make Man City create goals. Luckily, Real Madrid only lost 4-3, if we look at the Man City game, Real Madrid can lose badly and Man City can score a lot of goals. easy easy in the second leg Real madrid defense can be better and stronger.

I salute Karim Benzema, Real Madrid is 2 goals down. Penalty opportunities are very important. but Benzema chose to kick the PINENKA way. Benzema's composure paid off completely. Keeping Madrid's hopes in the Champions League semifinals. we know that before that Benzema missed 2 penalties in the Domestic league against Osasuna

[Fesatmas]

A very interesting match played by both teams, 7 goals were created with Manchester City's victory. I didn't expect that there would be this many goals, because both teams have strong defenses. Although Manchester City could dominate the whole game, Real Madrid managed to reduce the goal difference, even though they had to fall behind by 2 goals. This is one of the most interesting matches in the Champions League.

[Vinaa77]

A shocking 4-3 result, it was a very entertaining game but it is hard to believe that there were so many goals during the game. Of course now both teams still have a chance to qualify for the final even though Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Manchester City but I think Manchester City's chances of qualifying should be better.

Real Madrid comeback in the second leg needs to be woried out especially because so far Real Madrid has been very successful in beating their opponents in the second leg at home. PSG, Chelsea are the two teams that suffered defeats at home of Real Madrid, but I don't expect Manchester City to have to fail later.

this is really a very spectacular match, many goals were created and this is really beyond the expectations of many parties.  I had the feeling that Madrid would lose by a big goal difference because Manchester City were able to score quickly and lead 2-0, but Real Madrid was able to show its class as the king of Europe, El Real managed to reduce their lag and made Manchester City have to do everything in their power to defend themselves.  their advantage in the second leg later.  I believe Madrid also still has a great opportunity to avenge this defeat at the Bernabeu later.  Very interesting to look forward to!

[FlamingFingers]

I've seen this Madrid play this season, even when they are not doing well at all they always find a way to claw back into the game.City defense was shitty... This can be traced to the injury crisis rocking them lately, City have shown they are vulnerable to Counter attacks, I think I fancy Madrid to go through.