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

[buwaytress]

Real to qualify and Real to just win tonight are slightly similar odds, so I'd say the value is still with an outright win at 35/10... since any other result means they don't make it to the final.

Qualifying still leaves the door open if they win by a goal, then ET and pens, not worth the bet IMO. Real to win and BTTS is a sweet spot at 5/1, don't you think?

@Welsh yeah I'd be happy with an early goal. Have a ML at 1.7 which pays out if we score by 15th minute (Bitsler promo) and doesn't matter how the game turns out either way.

[emrecemsan]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

[arufox]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

After picking up a two-goal win against Villarreal in the first leg, it can be said that Liverpool has made sure of one step toward the Champions League final this season. Victory in the first leg made Liverpool's move easier when they traveled to Villarreal headquarters. Moreover, in the match later six Villarreal players have the potential to be absent due to injury.

[laurenB7742]

I think any other outcome of tonight's game would really be a big surprise because Liverpool is a much better team.
I have to admit that Villareal really surprised me because they were very good in the Champions League this season and exceeded all expectations

Well, that's the nature of football as we've observed since the Covid-19 pandemic as, anything could be very much expected if a game until the referee gets to blow the final whistle but, I'm not having that conviction about today's game anyway. Everything has been decided in the first leg and Villarreal very much lost out. Same strategy Villarreal used in against Bayern Munich is what will be used against them today. I'm not expecting Liverpool to win the game but a draw would be in other to securing there place in the UCL finals. A 2 goals aggregate was so much on the parts of Villarreal and against a team that is sure to return goals scored in a game.  Let's see how we'll Villarreal will use there home advantage.

Liverpool is a team that plays attacking football and Villarreal is also going to try the same thing because they cannot just stay back and defend while they have to overcome a two-goal deficit. so I am expecting goals from both teams but I think there is going to be a winner in this match if both teams play attacking football which is expected from them. but honestly, I am not going to be too surprised if Liverpool actually tries to defend their lead and stay back.

[Ahli38]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

I also think the same. but I myself did not expect Villareal to get this far. so I can't underestimate it. although in the end I still predict victory for Liverpool. because it is in terms of the quality of players and games. Liverpool is above Villareal.
and i guess villareal will force themselves to attack more than defend. because their defensive strategy has been overcome by Liverpool in the previous game.

[Wiwo]

Villarreal is going to have it though this time as their up against one of the leading clubs and in the semi final stage of the champion league most clubs are now on their top performance just to avoid being knocked out of the championship finals, but Liverpool is on the high spirits and still leading in the group which is a big advantage to them but playing away should make them very careful to avoid playing a draw against Villarreal today. With less than 5 hours to the match, most Liverpool fans are already closing in on their bets as their remain optimistic to win the match.

[Sebas.tian]

I don't believe in Villarreal that they can beat Liverpool, probably not realistic even at home stadium. I don't even know how many matches in a row Liverpool haven't lost, especially most of those matches Liverpool don't concede goals. Maybe Villarreal can score one goal or even draw, but Liverpool will definitely make the final.

I don't think, Villarreal can lock out Liverpool from this semi final because Liverpool has locked out many strong teams from this tournament that is giving people more confidence that the match will end for the favour of Liverpool. Despite, Villarreal coach has vowed to win this year season UEFA Europa champion league title for Villarreal, but it will be difficult for Liverpool to allow such thing to happen to them when they are now close to final. This second leg, I believe Liverpool will not take it easy for Villarreal for first half than to scores 2 goals to prepare the mind of their fans that victory is sure for the match.

[arufox]

Villarreal are already in a big trouble by a 2-0 score disadvantage. And I don't expect this to change in the second leg of the draw too. Liverpool are a much more difficult competitor for them and Liverpool would finish the job today by drawing with Villarreal the worst case scenario. Villarreal have not much choice other than playing an attacking football here. It is the only way they might have a chance to have balance on aggregate. But even that wouldn't be enough as I said.

I think Villarreal cannot be underestimated even though in the first leg they lost by a two-goal margin against Liverpool. Moreover, so far they are unbeaten in their last 12 home games, so anything can happen in the next match. Villarreal is stronger at home and they have proven that by eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich in the previous knockout stages.

[Mr.Scott]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

Liverpool will complete the things as they used to, zero chance for Villarreal. Liverpool bossed it at Anfield, Villarreal will far-fetched make the things hard for Liverpool. This time Liverpool will open up attempting to score trying to score goals. I'm seeing a repeat of a final of Real Madrid versus Liverpool.

[rozak]

Villarreal are already in a big trouble by a 2-0 score disadvantage. And I don't expect this to change in the second leg of the draw too. Liverpool are a much more difficult competitor for them and Liverpool would finish the job today by drawing with Villarreal the worst case scenario. Villarreal have not much choice other than playing an attacking football here. It is the only way they might have a chance to have balance on aggregate. But even that wouldn't be enough as I said.

I think Villarreal cannot be underestimated even though in the first leg they lost by a two-goal margin against Liverpool. Moreover, so far they are unbeaten in their last 12 home games, so anything can happen in the next match. Villarreal is stronger at home and they have proven that by eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich in the previous knockout stages.

but now Villarreal's performance is not so good. in La Liga Villarreal lost to Alaves and Levante.
Villarreal may be stronger at home, but at the moment their opponent is Liverpool. the result will be different from Munich and Juventus.
let alone having to chase 2 goals, although the possibility is still there. but it looked difficult for Villarreal.

[alpamar99]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

They now don't have to work so hard to score goals in this match because doing the same thing as Villarreal did already earned them the win and into the final. but of course this is not their game because they always do something offensive in every game.
I feel they will still do the same and there is at least 1 goal there

[bitzizzix]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

Although I believe Liverpool will win, a 2-0 win in the first leg has not made Liverpool safe and guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League final considering that Villarreal can turn things around which Liverpool still have to watch out for.
the second leg will be played at home to Villarreal and what we see the results are always good and capable of overthrowing Juventus and Bayern Munich and that really has to be watched out for and watch out for by Jurgen Klopp.

[hahay]

Of course Villarreal prepared this match well because even Villarreal lost in the previous match in La Liga while the opponent was Alaves. At least it proves, that Villarreal will still target to win in this second leg to qualify for the final. But unfortunately, I personally still don't believe Villarreal to qualify, but if the result is a draw or maybe can win only by one goal it could happen for Villarreal. But to qualify for the final, I personally don't believe Villarreal will be able to make a surprise like that because Liverpool will not waste this good opportunity to qualify for the final because then Liverpool will have hope for a high achievement.

[hd49728]

Of course Villarreal prepared this match well because even Villarreal lost in the previous match in La Liga while the opponent was Alaves. At least it proves, that Villarreal will still target to win in this second leg to qualify for the final. But unfortunately, I personally still don't believe Villarreal to qualify, but if the result is a draw or maybe can win only by one goal it could happen for Villarreal. But to qualify for the final, I personally don't believe Villarreal will be able to make a surprise like that because Liverpool will not waste this good opportunity to qualify for the final because then Liverpool will have hope for a high achievement.

Villareal don't have their best resource for this match. Abiol and Moreno will not have their best fitness for this match. If the difference is only one goal, Villareal can complete their task. However, the actual difference is 2 goals that are big enough for Liverpool. With carelessness from Klopp, Liverpool players will play more carefulluly. Then they will make their task done more easily. Just playing carefully and protect what they got from the first leg.

Villareal will have to hope that Unai Emery with his experience in Cups will bring surprise to Klopp and Liverpool. It is interesting if Villareal score first and put Liverpool under high pressure of failire in both a match and a battle.

[gabbie2010]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

Although I believe Liverpool will win, a 2-0 win in the first leg has not made Liverpool safe and guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League final considering that Villarreal can turn things around which Liverpool still have to watch out for.
the second leg will be played at home to Villarreal and what we see the results are always good and capable of overthrowing Juventus and Bayern Munich and that really has to be watched out for and watch out for by Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool should be very cautious of Villarreal who play at home with an home advantage though this doesn't matter, however I am very sure Villarreal game plan is to go out and play attacking football, if they score first things can change with the support of home crowd, just like  when they played the duo of Juventus and Bayern Munich just don't underate them, though with two goals advantage Liverpool better play the match with a game plan and carried away with the scoreline because it is not over yet until after 90 minutes.

[Doell]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

Although I believe Liverpool will win, a 2-0 win in the first leg has not made Liverpool safe and guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League final considering that Villarreal can turn things around which Liverpool still have to watch out for.
the second leg will be played at home to Villarreal and what we see the results are always good and capable of overthrowing Juventus and Bayern Munich and that really has to be watched out for and watch out for by Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool should be very cautious of Villarreal who play at home with an home advantage though this doesn't matter, however I am very sure Villarreal game plan is to go out and play attacking football, if they score first things can change with the support of home crowd, just like  when they played the duo of Juventus and Bayern Munich just don't underate them, though with two goals advantage Liverpool better play the match with a game plan and carried away with the scoreline because it is not over yet until after 90 minutes.

Liverpool, I think this club has realized it and they will be more alert with a consistent game, not going to let bad things happen and not having a chance for Villarreal to put pressure on them. Although the match will benefit Villarreal on that side, the first leg it was very clear that Villarreal had nothing to surprise either.

[Polkeins]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal. They would like to secure themselves more by having their usual performance and scoring one goal as quick as possible. But I will still think that Villarreal have already done amazing by reaching this stage of the CL. They have eliminated very tough teams like Juventus and Bayern Munich in the end.

Liverpool will complete the things as they used to, zero chance for Villarreal. Liverpool bossed it at Anfield, Villarreal will far-fetched make the things hard for Liverpool. This time Liverpool will open up attempting to score trying to score goals. I'm seeing a repeat of a final of Real Madrid versus Liverpool.

Everyone has a chance until the final whistle blows. It's bad that Villarreal, who had previously played attacking football, suddenly decided to play from the defense with Liverpool, for which he paid. To beat Liverpool with a difference of 3 goals is an almost impossible task I guess but the fact that Villarreal got to the semifinals should already please the fans.

[Coyster]

Kyle Walker trained with the City squad earlier today, and Pep has confirmed in his press conference that he (Kyle) is going to travel with the team to Madrid, but he didn't confirm if Kyle would be fit enough to start, but overall it is great news for City that Kyle is back in contention for this game, majority of City's problems in the first leg came from the right wing as both Kyle and Cancelo (suspended then) were unavailable, if Kyle is able to start at right back, then Cancelo will of course slot into left back, i think City will be even stronger in this second leg.

Having said that, i am predicting a City v Liverpool final in Paris, meaning Liverpool would eliminate Villarreal today, while City will eliminate Madrid tomorrow. What is your own final prediction?

[Luzin]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal.

If villareal still play like in the first leg, that's bad. They seem to have realized that the quality of their game is below Liverpool. But before the game ends the chances are still there, I think they must be brave to attack from the start. Even though it left them open and Liverpool had chances to add goals that was the main way to go after goals. The Villareal coach should not think about the final result, the most important thing is to attack and score a lot of goals. My guess is maybe Villarreal can win 2-1, but I still choose Liverpool to qualify for the final.

[bekti3]

Today is the day for Liverpool to finish their incomplete job against Villarreal. And I have zero doubt about their nearing success in this match. Villarreal are not a better attacking team than Liverpool so it seems very difficult that they make a comeback from now on. And I don't think that Liverpool would finish this match without scoring a goal.

If villareal still play like in the first leg, that's bad. They seem to have realized that the quality of their game is below Liverpool. But before the game ends the chances are still there, I think they must be brave to attack from the start. Even though it left them open and Liverpool had chances to add goals that was the main way to go after goals. The Villareal coach should not think about the final result, the most important thing is to attack and score a lot of goals. My guess is maybe Villarreal can win 2-1, but I still choose Liverpool to qualify for the final.

I think this is the last chance for Villarreal, they have to play offensively no matter what because there is no point in them being defensive and waiting for Liverpool to attack them.
at least even if they lose but they can be quite satisfied because they play freely rather than having to be restrained and continue to defend which clearly they have lost in terms of aggregate.