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

[mrongoz_imut]

I think that the Liverpool - Villarreal draw has already finished by Liverpool's decent 2-0 win in Anfield. I don't believe Villarreal are strong enough to turn things around from this point. They will need to end normal time of the match by a two-goal difference to carry the match to the extra time at least. And I don't see Liverpool letting them do so in Spain as well. Villarreal will need to take big risks to have a chance to do that but this can help Liverpool get another win at the same time. Liverpool are one of the best teams that like to punish weaknesses of their opponents.

I don't think over with 2 goals scored by Liverpool on first leg make Villareal chance close on second leg for qualifying to final stage. Still possibility looking Liverpool record games always faced difficult moment on second leg. Losing from Inter Milan 0-1 until held by Benfica 3-3 become motivate for Villareal try to score above 2 two goals on second leg. But Villareal have attacking games play and not focus with totally defensive on second leg if wanna try get final stage.

[_BlackStar]

I won't ignore the draw in this match Villarreal won't let the final ticket go away in any way they will try their best especially in front of their own supporters
But draw is not a safe choice to bet on I see more potential to score goals for both teams as predicted Liverpool can score and Villarreal are doing the same
On the other hand I also see the potential for more than 3 goals because this is the last fight before going to the final.

Great, we have to consider all the possibilities when we are still in the gray area about the result of the second leg match. Villareal will of course do their best to take all the opportunities that come their way, but since Liverpool are a real favourite, losing is something I don't think about. So yes, only a draw I would probably consider the worst result for Liverpool in the second leg even though it is risky to apply to bets.

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Each team is phenomenal in their own right, both are able to show off their abilities and two English giants, Liverpool and Manchester City, both demonstrated a level of ability to showcase. There can be only one winner between Manchester City and Real Madrid. But I prefer to watch Liverpool versus Real Madrid.

I also prefer to see Liverpool versus Real Madrid in the final match, and in your opinion, between Liverpool and Real Madrid who will be superior if the two meet in the final?
I see the two clubs as very evenly matched in terms of strength this season so it is still very difficult for me to predict.

I will guess that the English team will be the second final from that team, we will see in the second leg which will be passed later who will qualify, we cannot guess because Real Madrid has the possibility of turning into a win at home, while the difference is only one goal from the advantage of mancity in the first game.
Remember that Mancity is a team that is on fire, it is impossible for Madrid to just break it, the result of this decision will be interesting after Madrid is able to reply to a goal in the first leg.

[Magicalking]

Although Manchester City won against Real Madrid, but they're played on their home and Madrid able to scored many goals. This will be a problem in the second leg where the match will happen on Real Madrid's home. Pep Guardiola seems couldn't stopped Benzema, he need to analyze the first leg and find the way to stop Benzema for the second leg.

Yes indeed, a narrow 4-3 victory still cannot guarantee Manchester City to qualify but even so, I personally still believe that Pep Guardiola is able to form his team to continue to qualify. Regarding the strategy that will be applied later, whether it's defending or continuing to play attacking, I think Manchester City will be able to maintain this advantage. Nothing is certain yet, because this season there have been quite a few surprises, both in the UCL and in other European tournaments as well.

Manchester city looked so perfect in the first leg where they managed to beat real Madrid with a score of 4-3 even though this result is not a guarantee for Manchester city to qualify for the next round because there is still a second leg to be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, I feel there is still a lot One thing that must be addressed by Guardiola in order to maintain hope of qualifying for the final is the loss of Manchester city's defense, which was raised by Ruben Dias where they conceded three goals which should not have happened, Manchester City must continue to improve their back line in the second leg later.

The first leg of the tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid was indeed a classic match. Ai  will still be rooting for Manchester City when they visit Madrid. It's easy to love and appreciate Manchester City if you like good attacking football. They play flawlessly, if only they were more solid defensively, Real Madrid can't stand them. Hopefully, Guardiola will be able to sort that out if not the likes of Vinicius Jnr and Benzema will punish them.

[Bobrox]

I will guess that the English team will be the second final from that team, we will see in the second leg which will be passed later who will qualify, we cannot guess because Real Madrid has the possibility of turning into a win at home, while the difference is only one goal from the advantage of mancity in the first game.
Remember that Mancity is a team that is on fire, it is impossible for Madrid to just break it, the result of this decision will be interesting after Madrid is able to reply to a goal in the first leg.

Liverpool have chance to champion league final but still not sure with Manchester City have chance can lead final with left 1 goal from Real Madrid, nice to see with Primer League team final and last season Manchester City vs Chelsea although the Citizen have failed. I think favorite final if Real Madrid vs Liverpool and become reunion final after last final Real Madrid success to be winner. Next match Villareal vs Liverpool play early before Real Madrid vs Manchester City, not patience to watch who will success go ahead to final champion league.

[aryana42]

I won't ignore the draw in this match Villarreal won't let the final ticket go away in any way they will try their best especially in front of their own supporters
But draw is not a safe choice to bet on I see more potential to score goals for both teams as predicted Liverpool can score and Villarreal are doing the same
On the other hand I also see the potential for more than 3 goals because this is the last fight before going to the final.

Great, we have to consider all the possibilities when we are still in the gray area about the result of the second leg match. Villareal will of course do their best to take all the opportunities that come their way, but since Liverpool are a real favourite, losing is something I don't think about. So yes, only a draw I would probably consider the worst result for Liverpool in the second leg even though it is risky to apply to bets.

If calculated the quality of the players owned by the two clubs, then surely Liverpool will come out as the winner of the second dirty, but football can occur outside of predictions or rude estimates of most people, even though everyone will say Liverpool will qualify for the next round, because the game Sevilla more defensive, so Liverpool must work optimally to score goals, personally I believe Liverpool will win the match in the second leg later

[hyudien]

I think that the Liverpool - Villarreal draw has already finished by Liverpool's decent 2-0 win in Anfield. I don't believe Villarreal are strong enough to turn things around from this point. They will need to end normal time of the match by a two-goal difference to carry the match to the extra time at least. And I don't see Liverpool letting them do so in Spain as well. Villarreal will need to take big risks to have a chance to do that but this can help Liverpool get another win at the same time. Liverpool are one of the best teams that like to punish weaknesses of their opponents.

I don't think over with 2 goals scored by Liverpool on first leg make Villareal chance close on second leg for qualifying to final stage. Still possibility looking Liverpool record games always faced difficult moment on second leg. Losing from Inter Milan 0-1 until held by Benfica 3-3 become motivate for Villareal try to score above 2 two goals on second leg. But Villareal have attacking games play and not focus with totally defensive on second leg if wanna try get final stage.

We also still can't ignore Liverpool who will continue to collect points. Although playing at home to Villareal, it looks like Liverpool will not open a gap so wide for Villareal to penetrate. 4 rows at the back is a strategy that is still being played by Liverpool. I think Leg 2 will be much more interesting to watch.

[izsara]

We also still can't ignore Liverpool who will continue to collect points. Although playing at home to Villareal, it looks like Liverpool will not open a gap so wide for Villareal to penetrate. 4 rows at the back is a strategy that is still being played by Liverpool. I think Leg 2 will be much more interesting to watch.

Actually, only by defending they have won and are already seeded but the problem is that this is not Liverpool's style and of course they will continue to attack and attack because their characteristic is always to attack brutally in every game.
I still feel that they will widen the existing Aggregate and Villarreal are in trouble because if they play attacking then their defense is definitely under threat but if they defend it will be very difficult to catch up too

[Silberman]

Prediction of the 2nd leg of Real Madrid vs. Manchester City can be predicted to be fierce again, Real Madrid is more favored in this match, because Madrid acts as the host with the support of their supporters.  But in head to head City looks one level ahead of Real Madrid.

After the epic first leg that we watched the second leg we will see on May 4 seems like it has the potential to be even better, I do not think that Manchester City will try to defend and wait for Real Madrid, instead Manchester City will try to look to score first and put even more distance between themselves and Real Madrid, while Real Madrid will try to score as soon as possible to get rid of the pressure of being behind on the score, so I am expecting a game that may not be as spectacular as the first one but which will be incredibly more dramatic.

[jostorres]

What do you expect Manchester City is already topping the points in the premiere league and at the same time are very form when is comes to players motivation and skills which give them an edge in this match.

There is more that you think it has nothing to do with sitting at the top of the league.
Real Madrid are also occupants of the la Liga table, they both have to put a good defending strategy if they should qualify.
As I don't expect too much goal as it resulted in the first leg at the Etihad stadium.
Two great attacking sides but he who defended best will be the winner this time around.

Think about it, Real already won UCL more than any other team in history, and City haven't won it for a long time (maybe never? I do not know) and Pep direly needs it. This both has strengths to it, when we are talking about Real, that means we can see their advantage as the biggest winner and that gives them some edge, many players of that team won it 3 times, a feat not many players can ever say whereas these players did it together (albeit some new ones are there).

City on the other hand has been dominant for a long time, finals last year, finals before, and they have been getting Premier league like it is candy so they have some power and a hunger to get it. Both teams have their strength.

[lalabotax]

I think that the Liverpool - Villarreal draw has already finished by Liverpool's decent 2-0 win in Anfield. I don't believe Villarreal are strong enough to turn things around from this point.

You don't ignore the miracle, there is always a space for a miracle in a football match. Although Liverpool has 2 goals advantage right now, it is still possible for Villareal to beat them in Leg 2. But surely they need 3 goals without any conceded goals. I know it is very difficult, but nothing is impossible in a football match. Especially for the La Liga team, many of them often make a surprise in an international match.

[uswa56]

I think that the Liverpool - Villarreal draw has already finished by Liverpool's decent 2-0 win in Anfield. I don't believe Villarreal are strong enough to turn things around from this point.

You don't ignore the miracle, there is always a space for a miracle in a football match. Although Liverpool has 2 goals advantage right now, it is still possible for Villareal to beat them in Leg 2. But surely they need 3 goals without any conceded goals. I know it is very difficult, but nothing is impossible in a football match. Especially for the La Liga team, many of them often make a surprise in an international match.

it's possible to happen but the chances are very slim and also I can hardly believe that a miracle will happen because in terms of quality and game Villarreal are far behind Liverpool, had Villarreal not played too defensively in the first leg maybe they would have conceded more goals and in the second leg they might have conceded more goals. second later I think Liverpool will be able to win again even with a bigger score.

[baeva]

It was a simple game for the myserside club even though they find it hard to score on the first half, Villarreal seat deep too much and that's what causes the first goal, I think Liverpool would have scored more but they were going easy, watching the game you felt angry Inside seeeing villareal and not Bayern Munich, because the game was not interesting like yesterday own between Manchester City and Real Madrid.it was one sided, villareal don't seems to me as a good side.

I was not a Villarreal supporter, if that's what you mean (not sure what you mean by that). I wasn't sympathetic to anyone in that match, unlike the match between Manchester City and Real Madrid, where I originally supported City. Villarreal had a chance to improve the situation in the second half and stop sitting in their own area and start intercepting the ball more actively and launching counterattacks, but they didn't do it, the result is there

It is very difficult for a team to launch an effective counter-attack amid pressure from opposing players. The way Liverpool dominated the game, I saw it was very difficult for Villarreal to get out of that pressure. And I think it's part of their strategy to prevent a lot of goals from nesting in their net and make it easier for Villarreal to look into the second leg. But that strategy didn't go well with Liverpool's 2 goals. And in the end they also had to struggle in the second leg later.

Yes, I agree with that, I repeat - in essence, Villarreal were unable to do anything. There were few or no dangerous chances. The second match I don't think they will win even after reviewing their strategy, the best outcome is a draw that will keep them out of the final. But I must admit I haven't seen this team at these stages for a long time, they did a great job and reached the semi-finals.

[Lordhermes]

Villarreal will host the English side, reds at their home Stadium. The yellow submarine lost their first leg to reds 2 nil,  at Anfied. Villarreal boss, Unai Emery will face Jurgen Klopp for the second time in the champions league. The game will be a tight one for the home team as they are looking at beating reds 2 nil. The reds won't hold back and allow Villarreal beat them. Besides, Reds have better advantage of qualifying to the final because they are already leading with 2-0 lead. So Jurgen Klopp will expect a draw in the game.

[Rengga Jati]

After the epic first leg that we watched the second leg we will see on May 4 seems like it has the potential to be even better, I do not think that Manchester City will try to defend and wait for Real Madrid, instead Manchester City will try to look to score first and put even more distance between themselves and Real Madrid, while Real Madrid will try to score as soon as possible to get rid of the pressure of being behind on the score, so I am expecting a game that may not be as spectacular as the first one but which will be incredibly more dramatic.

For Real Madrid itself, I am sure that they will be more offensive in the second leg. They should play much better and have more shots and goals if they want to pass the semifinal. I know that it will be hard, not easy beating Man City, that is why it is no need to be defensive for the second leg. Offensive and trying to score more goals may be the preference.
The second leg between Real Madrid vs Man City will be exactly more interesting and exciting than the first leg. Moreover, if we see the aggregate score.

You don't ignore the miracle, there is always a space for a miracle in a football match. Although Liverpool has 2 goals advantage right now, it is still possible for Villareal to beat them in Leg 2. But surely they need 3 goals without any conceded goals.

If it is about miracles, there is no need for discussion and also prediction based on the paper.
But, there should not only wait for fr the miracle. Let's talk about the chance here. And the chance for Villarreal to defeat Liverpool is exactly very small.

[Mr.right85]

The first leg of the tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid was indeed a classic match. Ai  will still be rooting for Manchester City when they visit Madrid. It's easy to love and appreciate Manchester City if you like good attacking football. They play flawlessly, if only they were more solid defensively, Real Madrid can't stand them. Hopefully, Guardiola will be able to sort that out if not the likes of Vinicius Jnr and Benzema will punish them.

About the second leg, I am also rooting for city. If you can recall Cancelo was suspended. Stones did not do well as a right back and had to be subbed out for fenandinho who is a Central Defensive midfielder following Kyle walker’s injury.. But the second leg will be able to present a solid and complete team if they do not sustain any further injury during the weekend games which will be able to hold down vini jnr at that left wing.. Not underestimating madrid but It will really be difficult to outplay a complete man city. City does not care about playing home or away.

[rby]

Villarreal will host the English side, reds at their home Stadium. The yellow submarine lost their first leg to reds 2 nil,  at Anfied. Villarreal boss, Unai Emery will face Jurgen Klopp for the second time in the champions league. The game will be a tight one for the home team as they are looking at beating reds 2 nil. The reds won't hold back and allow Villarreal beat them. Besides, Reds have better advantage of qualifying to the final because they are already leading with 2-0 lead. So Jurgen Klopp will expect a draw in the game.

Jurgen Kloop and his boys are not the kind of people you will play with. They are already leading and trust me they are going to the match to win the second leg and they will. The squad is complete, the players are quality and the coach is superb.
Villareal are good in defence, but they don't score many goals. So leaving  defence to come get 2 goals will be difficult and a big risk because Liverpool will score more if they risk it.

[diderdrogba]

I was also mesmerized by the performances of Manchester City and Real Madrid both in the first leg. They both were very good at scoring in that game even though the defenses were not that great. Real Madrid were much worse defensively for sure. But they still managed to close that gap significantly by finding three goals. Benzema and Vinicius were there to help their team by 2 goals and 1 goal respectively. And they didn't get a very disadvantageous score like 4-3. The second leg might be interesting too.

[Unknown01]

About some comments here I wonder if the authors watch football at all or just type to write posts? Who is Villareal please? They were lucky and can be happy to get this far, but a manager like Klopp certainly won't let them win and Liverpool will never lose that advantage from the first game. Villareal plays defensively and if they suddenly have to play offensively they will be destroyed.

[sayaya17]

Villarreal will host the English side, reds at their home Stadium. The yellow submarine lost their first leg to reds 2 nil,  at Anfied. Villarreal boss, Unai Emery will face Jurgen Klopp for the second time in the champions league. The game will be a tight one for the home team as they are looking at beating reds 2 nil. The reds won't hold back and allow Villarreal beat them. Besides, Reds have better advantage of qualifying to the final because they are already leading with 2-0 lead. So Jurgen Klopp will expect a draw in the game.

Jurgen Kloop and his boys are not the kind of people you will play with. They are already leading and trust me they are going to the match to win the second leg and they will. The squad is complete, the players are quality and the coach is superb.
Villareal are good in defence, but they don't score many goals. So leaving  defence to come get 2 goals will be difficult and a big risk because Liverpool will score more if they risk it.

Villarreal have tried to keep their defense very well, especially in the first half Villarreal's defense played very solidly. But after all Liverpool's attack
was very effective and also Liverpool have very good quality up front, so it proved difficult to prevent Liverpool from scoring goals. Liverpool managed
to win the first leg match by a difference of two goals, this means that Villarreal in the second leg must have the courage to attack and cannot only
focus on playing defensively. But the problem is if Villarreal attack, there will be some open space and that benefits Liverpool who are known to be
good at taking advantage of even small opportunities. For me Liverpool is difficult to stop and it is possible that the second leg will also be won by Liverpool.