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

[Mimi Peri Rapunchelle]

Pep’s game plan was to score as many goals as possible and kill off this tie in the first leg, sadly that didn’t happen. They now have to work twice as hard in Spain. It’s still anyone’s game but Madrid have the advantage. Real Madrid surprised me. I wrote them off totally. They had a good account of themselves and kept the loss respectable though it's mainly due to City's missed chances.This is Benzima best season

Almost everyone believes City got into trouble in the 2nd leg their chances are getting lower they need effort and magic
But Madrid also have a weak side like when Chelsea destroyed them in Spain so Man city should be able to do it too if they want to keep going

[udidrone]

Pep’s game plan was to score as many goals as possible and kill off this tie in the first leg, sadly that didn’t happen. They now have to work twice as hard in Spain. It’s still anyone’s game but Madrid have the advantage. Real Madrid surprised me. I wrote them off totally. They had a good account of themselves and kept the loss respectable though it's mainly due to City's missed chances.This is Benzima best season

Almost everyone believes City got into trouble in the 2nd leg their chances are getting lower they need effort and magic
But Madrid also have a weak side like when Chelsea destroyed them in Spain so Man city should be able to do it too if they want to keep going

We know the coach of Manchester City is Pep Guardiola he really understands how teams from La Liga play including Real Madrid
Manchester City need to improve defense and anticipate Benzema Man city's focus must be on these two sides then the striker did the same as last night
Only in this way can Manchester City have a chance to qualify although it's not easy but it's worth it.

[Sebas.tian]

Congratulation to Manchester city for the beautiful victory they got from Real Madrid, to prove to the world that they remain unbeatable in this semi final. Manchester city really played Real Madrid in the first half that made them to achieved two goals In the first half, hoping that Real Madrid will not get a goal from the match. But Real Madrid coach made some changes in the second half that made them to achieved 3 goals before the end of the match. Real Madrid tried their possible best to make the match draw, but Manchester city never allowed them to equalize the goals that made Manchester city to defeated Real Madrid 3-4 for the favour of Manchester city.

[babo]

I honestly think that Real Madrid has a few more chances (but that doesn't mean anything)
in theory they should be more rested and fresher and in modern football this is a great thing, a huge advantage over the opponent
then clear, anything can happen

A member of the group had to leave the journey after falling. The first leg will be taken by whom?
The match will be challenging, but we know that Real Madrid is the best team in the history of the Champions League. If Madrid wants to eliminate Manchester City, they should defend well and attack. I saw the match ended with Real Madrid in the lead. There is no certainty, but it is possible.

the game is BEAUTIFUL, 7 goals! many exciting actions! i love it

two great teams that I love
they gave me so many emotions
who knows what will happen in the other match they will play! I expect sparks

[onecall123]

Pep’s game plan was to score as many goals as possible and kill off this tie in the first leg, sadly that didn’t happen. They now have to work twice as hard in Spain. It’s still anyone’s game but Madrid have the advantage. Real Madrid surprised me. I wrote them off totally. They had a good account of themselves and kept the loss respectable though it's mainly due to City's missed chances.This is Benzima best season

Almost everyone believes City got into trouble in the 2nd leg their chances are getting lower they need effort and magic
But Madrid also have a weak side like when Chelsea destroyed them in Spain so Man city should be able to do it too if they want to keep going

We know the coach of Manchester City is Pep Guardiola he really understands how teams from La Liga play including Real Madrid
Manchester City need to improve defense and anticipate Benzema Man city's focus must be on these two sides then the striker did the same as last night
Only in this way can Manchester City have a chance to qualify although it's not easy but it's worth it.

As Pep Guardiola was a coach at Barcelona and now at Manchester City, Real Madrid has been beaten in a variety of results. Real Madrid clearly has the advantage in the final. The pressure will be too much for Manchester City to handle. However, Chelsea humiliated Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. Regardless, Madrid put in their best effort, but some more can be found. They must play the same way they played at Etihad. Dominant play will win again.

[Rockstarguy]

Benzema is just as a saviour to real madrid,  Real  Madrid performance was very excellent and so interesting. I knew the game will be very competitive for the both team, if not that Manchester City is a strong team that plays well it was not easy for them because real madrid was running after them in scoring goals to draw the with Manchester City , the goal difference between the two team is not much . It was an interesting game, both Real Madrid and Manchester City played well.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Pep’s game plan was to score as many goals as possible and kill off this tie in the first leg, sadly that didn’t happen. They now have to work twice as hard in Spain. It’s still anyone’s game but Madrid have the advantage. Real Madrid surprised me. I wrote them off totally. They had a good account of themselves and kept the loss respectable though it's mainly due to City's missed chances.This is Benzima best season

Almost everyone believes City got into trouble in the 2nd leg their chances are getting lower they need effort and magic
But Madrid also have a weak side like when Chelsea destroyed them in Spain so Man city should be able to do it too if they want to keep going

We know the coach of Manchester City is Pep Guardiola he really understands how teams from La Liga play including Real Madrid
Manchester City need to improve defense and anticipate Benzema Man city's focus must be on these two sides then the striker did the same as last night
Only in this way can Manchester City have a chance to qualify although it's not easy but it's worth it.

Real Madrid ability to make it out with minimum damage against teams that can outweigh them in every aspect of the game is outstanding. They play like they're not in it and all of a sudden a goal gets in, anytime that they looked like they would not come back into the game they did. They have a good character, resilience and determination. Their only loophole is the defense. They were horrible at the back against Manchester City. They made a truck load of amateurish mistakes in defense. Both Militao and David Alaba looked nervy with their distribution and was haphazardous with their positioning throughout the game. David Alaba was at fault for Gabriel Jesus' goal as he lost control of the incoming pass and allowed him to have a clear go at the goal.

[_act_]

I expected Manchester City to rush Madrid and get early goals and they did exactly, but what they didn't handle well was how to prevent Benzema from scoring.

Both clubs tried but Real Madrid is having good team, Manchester City scored and wanted the goal difference to be much but real Madrid managed to make it just a goal difference as it was 4 - 3 with Manchester City won. The both clubs had 5 shots on target. If what Manchester City wanted is to score much goals and they attack, they should also be expecting goals from Real Madrid which is what happened.

In the second leg, both teams have chances since their is not champions league away goals rule anymore. I tip that Real Madrid will qualify because they will not allow early goals again. Also, Real Madrid is not bothered about laliga anymore while Manchester City is still battling with Liverpool in England, that can be a big distraction.

Aside Manchester City battling with Liverpool in English premier league, also Real Madrid are more than having premier league experience, the second match is not going to be easy at all, but if Manchester City is not careful, Real Madrid may be the club that will qualify for the final. It is also not only about the away goal advantage which has been cancelled by UEFA but Manchester City going to real Madrid's home is another big advantage for Real Madrid.

[hahay]

Congratulation to Manchester city for the beautiful victory they got from Real Madrid, to prove to the world that they remain unbeatable in this semi final. Manchester city really played Real Madrid in the first half that made them to achieved two goals In the first half, hoping that Real Madrid will not get a goal from the match. But Real Madrid coach made some changes in the second half that made them to achieved 3 goals before the end of the match. Real Madrid tried their possible best to make the match draw, but Manchester city never allowed them to equalize the goals that made Manchester city to defeated Real Madrid 3-4 for the favour of Manchester city.

It's too soon to say congratulations because winning in the first leg does not guarantee Manchester City will qualify, moreover the difference is only one goal. Also, Real Madrid scored a goal too in the first half, so Real Madrid's 3 goals didn't happen at once in the second half and you should have seen or at least checked. It was a very tight match, as Real Madrid did not let Manchester City lead by two goals as Real Madrid always managed to narrow the gap. In that way, there is no guarantee that Manchester City will qualify, because if the gameplay is like that, Real Madrid still has a chance to win and qualify for the final.

[bering]

Man City indeed won but some people not too satisfied with their performance in that match because it is not good to conceded 3 goals for home match especially in semi-final and seems counter attack strategy from Madrid has successfully make Man City a little bit difficult and in the second leg i think very possible for Madrid to score more than 2 goals at their home ground so this result is still not safe for Man City go to the final match

[Bobrox]

It's too soon to say congratulations because winning in the first leg does not guarantee Manchester City will qualify, moreover the difference is only one goal. Also, Real Madrid scored a goal too in the first half, so Real Madrid's 3 goals didn't happen at once in the second half and you should have seen or at least checked. It was a very tight match, as Real Madrid did not let Manchester City lead by two goals as Real Madrid always managed to narrow the gap. In that way, there is no guarantee that Manchester City will qualify, because if the gameplay is like that, Real Madrid still has a chance to win and qualify for the final.

Remaining one goal is not guarantee for Manchester City qualifying to final UEFA Champion League on this season but I think have potential with Real Madrid always can scoring many goal when home match. Begin with fantastic comeback against with PSG and Chelsea I think could be careful for Manchester City defender, but I was disappointed with Real Madrid defender last night, two goals on early as mistake from Madrid central defender how bad performance last night. I hope they can fit and back to top performance on second leg and give safety for Madrid goal keeper.

[davis196]

Great performance by Manchester City,but Benzema and Vinicius Junior are unstoppable.
Those two can win the UEFA Champions League for Real Madrid.
The Man City defense was the weak spot for the English Team and we all know that Pep Guardiola doesn't like having a more defensive style of his teams.Man City will have a hard time in Madrid,because Real knows how to win such games.Ancelotti is a very clever manager.
There's a small chance for us to see extra time and penalties at the second match in Madrid.That would be nice.

[3meek]

It was a real battle! I don't remember teams playing with so many goals in the final rounds... Honestly, I thought Real would win, but Man City managed bravely in this game... I hope the return match will be no less dramatic! I'm sure Man City will be very difficult in Madrid!

[Alisha-k]

 Kelvin debruyne's 2nd minutes flying header was just a typical masterpiece and one that only him can do. The early goal was enough adrenaline to get pep's boys going and I feel this score like will help to bolster their confidence in the return leg at the Santiago bernabeu.
 Real Madrid are a club that are known in this tournament as a team who usually bounces back from a loss. Take PSG and Chelsea Chelsea for instance. Eyes will be on benzema as in the previous games, he was able to come through for them. Can he be able to work his magic in the return leg or is this where they get kicked out.

[dwminer1]

We witnessed an amazing match yesterday. I was expecting a calm defensive, calculated game by both experienced teams, but we saw a real shooting on the pitch. Benzema once again showed amazing class. I admit that I am already looking forward to the rematch in Madrid. After this crazy match, it's hard for me to name a favorite to qualify for the final.

[joker_josue]

It was a real battle! I don't remember teams playing with so many goals in the final rounds... Honestly, I thought Real would win, but Man City managed bravely in this game... I hope the return match will be no less dramatic! I'm sure Man City will be very difficult in Madrid!

Man City just didn't finish the game with more goals, because they didn't take advantage of the several clear scoring opportunities they had. They had been able to set up the playoffs if they had scored two or three more, and they had opportunities to do so.

Now, it will be more difficult in Madrid. Real Madrid have already shown that they don't give up, no matter what result is on the scoreboard. That's why Man City will have to fight even harder to overcome Real Madrid.

[cryptofrka]

Wow, what a game we had yesterday. City will feel disappointed even after winning the game, they played really, really well and should have scored a few more goals.
Then again - what to say about Real? They take even the smallest opportunities they can get - and while City is missing clear-cut chances Benzema needs only a half-cross to put the ball in the net.

City will feel that conceding 3 goals was too much - but using their chances is a trademark of Real's gameplay this season.

We can only hope that the second leg will be as good - the result will lead to an open game as well.

[RILWAN]

Liverpool taking on Villarreal to at 20:00/this going to be an exciting time for Liverpool fans as they have high hope that their club is going to win against Villarreal since they playing against a smaller club.

[tulusikhlas]

We witnessed an amazing match yesterday. I was expecting a calm defensive, calculated game by both experienced teams, but we saw a real shooting on the pitch. Benzema once again showed amazing class. I admit that I am already looking forward to the rematch in Madrid. After this crazy match, it's hard for me to name a favorite to qualify for the final.

The open game from both teams made the match even more interesting. Once again I saw the mentality of Real Madrid here, they were two goals down in the first minutes but they didn't lose confidence And tried to reduce the goal difference, they did it.
Speaking of Benzema, he has always been an important player for Real Madrid. Again, the goals he created could make Real Madrid not so slumped when competing in the second leg later.

[karabiber]

We watched a full football feast last night. City gained a psychological advantage with the goals they found at the beginning of the match. Also City played a very dominant and effective game in the first thirty minutes of the game. If City had been able to score goals in the first thirty minutes they could have finished the game in the first half. But there is the reality of Benzema in Real Madrid. Benzema was the name that carried the team. He motivated his team every minute and took his team out of the hole with the goal he scored. The panenka-style penalty shot by Benzema also shows what a master he is. It was a very enjoyable match. It's the best match of the this year.