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

[mia_houston]

Unfortunately the final match only lasted one game, there was no chance for Real Madrid to make a comeback like they did with Manchester City and PSG.
One more thing, the final was not played at the Bernabeu, this season Real Madrid is very difficult to beat at the Bernabeu, but not when they play at the opponent's house. Liverpool will try to be a team that can lift the UCL trophy this season, Klopp will install a formation that can kill attacks from Real Madrid players.

Indeed this season madrid is famous for its extraordinary comeback in the second leg, but I don't think that makes madrid to be underestimated, what you say is true, if madrid seems to get extra strength when playing at the bernabeu but in my opinion in this case madrid and liverpool are not different at all because indeed they play in a neutral place, as far as I know uefa will certainly allocate the same number of tickets to the fans of both teams so in this case both teams have the same number of supporters, Although both teams will play the match at the venue which is neutral and in my opinion it will not reduce the tension that occurs in the final later.

[CryptoBuds]

If Real Madrid is able to beat the 3 strong teams you have mentioned, Real Madrid should be able to beat Liverpool too. Besides Real Madrid having
a very strong mentality, Real Madrid also has Karim Benzema who is on fire this season. Karim Benzema will be a threat to the Liverpool defence,
so Klopp did have to give instructions to one of the Liverpool defenders to be able to follow Benzema wherever he moves. Because strikers like
Benzema don't need many chances to score goals.

I like you prefer Real Madrid to be the winner of the Champions League trophy, Real Madrid's performance this season has been absolutely incredible.
Real Madrid managed to win the La Liga trophy before the end of the season, because they have a point acquisition that is quite far from Barcelona
who is in 2nd position. While Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League was shocking, I didn't even expect them to reach the final.
I think the confidence of Real Madrid players is very high, especially since Real Madrid has an extraordinary history in the Champions League competition.
Therefore, I am quite optimistic that Real Madrid will be able to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final.

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup. Liverpool also has Salah, Mane to cause terror in the hearts of Real's defense.

I believe as a squad Liverpool has the advantage.
But, if we think about the situation, the Real Madrid squad also has the advantage, because they are getting proper rest. And Benzema is on fire. It is a hard choice to make but I believe Real Madrid should win the Champions League final.

[hd49728]

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup.

It seems this season is reserved for Benzema. He is no longer young but it is the best season in his career. It will be a perfect season for him if he can score goals in Champions League final and bring Real Madrid to the trophy.

Liverpool also has Salah, Mane to cause terror in the hearts of Real's defense.

I believe as a squad Liverpool has the advantage.
But, if we think about the situation, the Real Madrid squad also has the advantage, because they are getting proper rest. And Benzema is on fire. It is a hard choice to make but I believe Real Madrid should win the Champions League final.

I don't think Liverpool is stronger than Manchester City. They likely have better tradition and more experience in Champions League than Mancheser City. But about quality, they are at same quality so if Real Madrid can score goals and beat Manchester City, they will be able to beat Liverpool.

Mane and Salah can score goals but Real Madrid in this season, does not have issue with conceded goals. They can score more goals and break mentality of opponents to get final win.

[coco23]

I don't think Liverpool is stronger than Manchester City. They likely have better tradition and more experience in Champions League than Mancheser City. But about quality, they are at same quality so if Real Madrid can score goals and beat Manchester City, they will be able to beat Liverpool.

Mane and Salah can score goals but Real Madrid in this season, does not have issue with conceded goals. They can score more goals and break mentality of opponents to get final win.

It might be true that Liverpool is not stronger than Machester, but I think we will see a very different game in the final compared to the Machester vs Madrid semi-finals.
Odds for winning the trophy are Liverpool 1.55 & Madrid 2.35, which is quite balanced considering earlier odds of the semi-finals when everybody thought it will be an easy task for ManCity.

Utlimatively I think Liverpool will win this game, but it won't be an easy task and might go to extra time.

[Falconer]

If it comes to experience i will say Madrid is more experienced than Liverpool but using this as a criteria to predict who wins the CL finals might not be 100% accurate. Both teams share equal possibilities irrespective of what bookmakers make of their own predictions. For me the safest prediction i will make is Both teams to score but as for picking a winner i think Madrid stands a better chance based on their years of experience how no of trophies won compared to Liverpool

I know that Real Madrid have a very good chance in the final to win their 14th title of the season. Of course there are things to pay attention to, especially as Liverpool have performed very well this season in the Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup. They managed to win 2 titles so far and still have a chance to improve to 3 or 4 if they win the Premier League and Champions League.

My hope is that Real Madrid can win the final against Liverpool, but something is still possible because Liverpool seem to have a way of beating Real Madrid mainly because of the doubtful defence.

[Altryist]

It might be true that Liverpool is not stronger than Machester, but I think we will see a very different game in the final compared to the Machester vs Madrid semi-finals.
Odds for winning the trophy are Liverpool 1.55 & Madrid 2.35, which is quite balanced considering earlier odds of the semi-finals when everybody thought it will be an easy task for ManCity.

Utlimatively I think Liverpool will win this game, but it won't be an easy task and might go to extra time.

Agree that Real Madrid managed to defeat City with the help of a lot of luck and the referee in extra time. Luck in sports is very important, and luck is very often on the side of the strong and persistent. But I think that Liverpool are stronger and they should win in regular time, so as not to bring the game to penalty shootouts. Why tempt fate, although in matches with Chelsea, Liverpool showed, that they can shot penalties very well.

[Sterbens]

Not a few people will think Liverpool spent the remaining stamina in the remaining time to the Champions League final. It is not expected that Liverpool's performance will decline and fatigue. On the other hand, Madrid is getting more and more optimal every day. Liverpool's journey will be quite heavy at the end of this season.

[tygeade]

To be honest, I think it is foolish to put our hope in just one team for 100% because this is the Champions League final.
Liverpool has a really good squad but they don't have the rest that Real Madrid players are going to get.

On the other hand, the defense of Real Madrid is also not very good. This is a hard choice to make but I am going to say that Liverpool is the favorite in this match. But if this goes overtime, I will say Real Madrid has a better chance of winning.

The trouble is that everyone agrees it should be LFC that wins the final game, they are definitely the better team there is no doubt about that. However, when we are talking about something that involves Real Madrid nobody really understands the logic that clearly.

I mean think about it this way, they were expected to lose against multiple teams so far, hell when they lost to Sheriff this year everyone said that they were gone and became a terrible team. But when you look at the current situation then you start to realize that it's not going to be easy for Liverpool because Real looked like the worse team for so long that they may end up doing something better against LFC too.

[Pokapoka124]

I don't think Liverpool is stronger than Manchester City. They likely have better tradition and more experience in Champions League than Mancheser City. But about quality, they are at same quality so if Real Madrid can score goals and beat Manchester City, they will be able to beat Liverpool.

Mane and Salah can score goals but Real Madrid in this season, does not have issue with conceded goals. They can score more goals and break mentality of opponents to get final win.

It might be true that Liverpool is not stronger than Machester, but I think we will see a very different game in the final compared to the Machester vs Madrid semi-finals.
Odds for winning the trophy are Liverpool 1.55 & Madrid 2.35, which is quite balanced considering earlier odds of the semi-finals when everybody thought it will be an easy task for ManCity.

Utlimatively I think Liverpool will win this game, but it won't be an easy task and might go to extra time.

Yes, Liverpool are not stronger than Manchester City but they have a strong mentality and history in European competition as compared to City. Manchester City have been able to get the best hands money can buy so that they got some level of success in recent years, yet they still lack mentality and that's what money cannot really buy for a team. It takes time to buid. I think Real Madrid has an edge over Liverpool but I know they won't have it like they did with Manchester City.

[CryptoBuds]

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup.

It seems this season is reserved for Benzema. He is no longer young but it is the best season in his career. It will be a perfect season for him if he can score goals in Champions League final and bring Real Madrid to the trophy.

^ Benzema is in the form of his life and even though he was not at his best against Manchester City, I think it will be really foolish for anyone to doubt him.
I think he's going to have a big effect in the final of the Champions League if Real Madrid wins.

Liverpool also has Salah, Mane to cause terror in the hearts of Real's defense.
I believe as a squad Liverpool has the advantage.
But, if we think about the situation, the Real Madrid squad also has the advantage, because they are getting proper rest. And Benzema is on fire. It is a hard choice to make but I believe Real Madrid should win the Champions League final.

I don't think Liverpool is stronger than Manchester City. They likely have better tradition and more experience in Champions League than Mancheser City. But about quality, they are at same quality so if Real Madrid can score goals and beat Manchester City, they will be able to beat Liverpool.

Mane and Salah can score goals but Real Madrid in this season, does not have issue with conceded goals. They can score more goals and break mentality of opponents to get final win.

^ I say Liverpool has a better squad only because Liverpool has a better defense compared to Real Madrid. and in the other aspects of the squad, I think both teams are absolutely the same.
But of course, we have Benzema in the Real Madrid squad who is on fire.
And we have seen Real Madrid score in the last few minutes of the match. I wonder if that is going to work against a team like Liverpool.

[Odusko]

All odds is in favor of Liverpool for the finals as at this moment a lot of analysis have been put out, with the aim to convince use of Liverpool possible winning. Despite the fact that Liverpool have better squad than Real Madrid we shouldn't put much trust on the club to be able to win the championship finals just like that, real Madrid will give Liverpool a though time and 9f care is.not take the match could end with a draw before penalty shoot out will determine the winner.

[boris singer]

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup.

It seems this season is reserved for Benzema. He is no longer young but it is the best season in his career. It will be a perfect season for him if he can score goals in Champions League final and bring Real Madrid to the trophy.

^ Benzema is in the form of his life and even though he was not at his best against Manchester City, I think it will be really foolish for anyone to doubt him.
I think he's going to have a big effect in the final of the Champions League if Real Madrid wins.

Agree with what you said. even in this case I still see him playing well against City.
how he makes himself a pass because he is aware that there are some tight guards for him and gives space to Vini and Roodrygo to be creative up front.
I think it's really too naive to still doubt benzema for now because this would be a fatal mistake

[JeromeTash]

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup. L

They don't need one if Courtois turns up with his best pair of gloves and the Real Madrid forward just continue scoring like they have always done. Alkeast Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG can attest to that.

Benzema does not need to be good the whole 90 minutes. In fact, most people are focusing on Benzema, but the Major threat is Rodygo.

[Mr.right85]

They don't need one if Courtois turns up with his best pair of gloves and the Real Madrid forward just continue scoring like they have always done. Alkeast Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG can attest to that.

Benzema does not need to be good the whole 90 minutes. In fact, most people are focusing on Benzema, but the Major threat is Rodygo.

Haven't had several outstanding moments with Benzema in the Champions League, its hard not to imagine or see Benzema for a treat. Definitely, there would be a lot of focus on Benzema and Klopp would have some defenders stationed on him to prevent him firm having any free chance with the  ball. That would be or mean some huge advantage for Vinicius Junior if only he could put himself in the game and directs his balls to the goal.
Both teams are sure to come very prepared  and its going to be an interesting and phenomenal game full of actions for sure. I truly intend know what to predict. It its to be a goal market game or perhaps just actions and not so much of goals.

[Bobrox]

^ I agree that the Liverpool defense is going to be on their toes to defend Benzema but we must not forget that Real doesn't have a good defensive setup. L

They don't need one if Courtois turns up with his best pair of gloves and the Real Madrid forward just continue scoring like they have always done. Alkeast Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG can attest to that.

Benzema does not need to be good the whole 90 minutes. In fact, most people are focusing on Benzema, but the Major threat is Rodygo.

No doubt with many people focusing on Benzema because he make change and different condition for Real Madrid team, without Benzema Real Madrid can play well. But true with Courtois as important player for Real Madrid, all knock out round begin with from PSG, Chelsea until Manchester City Courtois made many several crucial saves, different score and result without Courtois as goal keeper for Real Madrid although with Karim Benzema dominance as man of the match for Real Madrid.

[TelolettOm]

I say Liverpool has a better squad only because Liverpool has a better defense compared to Real Madrid. and in the other aspects of the squad, I think both teams are absolutely the same.

Do you hear the current rumor on the Liverpool squad? Salah, Van Dijk, and Fabinho are rumored to get injured. So, Liverpool won't play with their best squad if these players aren't available for the final UCL. And missing Van Dijk & Fabinho will bring a significant impact on Liverpool defense, their defense won't be as strong as you expected.

But of course, we have Benzema in the Real Madrid squad who is on fire.

Not only Benzema, but all Real Madrid attackers are on fire.
Don't forget Vinicius and Rodrygo, they performed very well in the last few matches as well. So, Liverpool cannot think that Benzema is the priority to guard closely. They should focus to guard all Real Madrid attackers.

[NewRanger]

Not a few people will think Liverpool spent the remaining stamina in the remaining time to the Champions League final. It is not expected that Liverpool's performance will decline and fatigue. On the other hand, Madrid is getting more and more optimal every day. Liverpool's journey will be quite heavy at the end of this season.

their physique will well prepared after premier league finish, coach team have strategy to rotate their player according to the conditions faced. Madrid get benefit after la liga finish faster than premier league, they have more time to recovery their condition and ofcouse it will bring positive impact to their game.

[RILWAN]

Real Madrid can not just rely on Benzema alone to make the big change in their fourth coming final match in the championship and if Liverpool plays their cards well in the match they will easily walk away with the trophy because real Madrid is not a tough club to hold Liverpool down.

[AndySt]

They don't need one if Courtois turns up with his best pair of gloves and the Real Madrid forward just continue scoring like they have always done. Alkeast Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG can attest to that. Benzema does not need to be good the whole 90 minutes. In fact, most people are focusing on Benzema, but the Major threat is Rodygo.

Haven't had several outstanding moments with Benzema in the Champions League, its hard not to imagine or see Benzema for a treat. Definitely, there would be a lot of focus on Benzema and Klopp would have some defenders stationed on him to prevent him firm having any free chance with the  ball. That would be or mean some huge advantage for Vinicius Junior if only he could put himself in the game and directs his balls to the goal. Both teams are sure to come very prepared  and its going to be an interesting and phenomenal game full of actions for sure. I truly intend know what to predict. It its to be a goal market game or perhaps just actions and not so much of goals.

Both Benzema and Vinicius Junior are equally dangerous and their actions can decide the outcome of the meeting, so you can't envy Liverpool's defenders. Therefore, Liverpool need to try to play as well as possible in attack and try to secure a bigger advantage and not stop there, because Real Madrid in this Champions League draw proved that they can quickly return to the fight within a few minutes. Therefore, a lot also depends on how Courtois will play in this match, because in matches with previous opponents, Real Madrid's defense often malfunctioned and it was the goalkeeper's good play that allowed the team to still have chances to return to the game.

[Fesatmas]

Not a few people will think Liverpool spent the remaining stamina in the remaining time to the Champions League final. It is not expected that Liverpool's performance will decline and fatigue. On the other hand, Madrid is getting more and more optimal every day. Liverpool's journey will be quite heavy at the end of this season.

their physique will well prepared after premier league finish, coach team have strategy to rotate their player according to the conditions faced. Madrid get benefit after la liga finish faster than premier league, they have more time to recovery their condition and ofcouse it will bring positive impact to their game.

One of the factors that cannot be underestimated is fatigue because their matches are too crowded, not only dense but also the importance of the matches they play. Liverpool are a busy team towards the end of the season and the Champions League final. They have just finished a grueling game when they played the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Now they will play their last match in the Premier League before finally meeting Real Madrid.