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

[Iranus]

Not too old for a striker position like Benzema, because that position will be more often up front and doesn't drain as much stamina as midfielders and defenders. Benzema has been at the Santiago Bernabeu for more than ten years, and I see his contract expiring next year. I think Benzema will end his career at another club or return to France. In addition, at the age of Benzema, who is still able to become the top scorer in the Champions League this season, it is an extraordinary achievement.

I agree with you that Benzema is not too old for his striker position. His fitness is still very good. And so he will be able to maintain this extraordinary fitness for at least two more seasons. But Real Madrid must find a replacement for Benzema now. When a new player joins the team, it takes a long time to adjust to the team's players. And so this is the right time to look for Benzema's replacement.

[Jackl87]

Yea with the new signing real Madrid will perform better next season, even though they won the championship but some of the players need to move to other club players like Benzema.

I think that the officials of Real Madrid are smart and objective enough to know that they need to make some changes to their squad even though they had an extremely successful season this year. If we look at the performances of Real Madrid in the Champions League then i think it its pretty obvious that they also had an incredible amount of luck to really win this trophy in the end. For me they were the weaker team in all match-ups of the group stage so they could have easily be eliminated against Paris SG, against Chelsea FC and of course also against Manchester City where Real was completely outplayed in my opinion for the biggest part of the two games.

[hahay]

Not too old for a striker position like Benzema, because that position will be more often up front and doesn't drain as much stamina as midfielders and defenders. Benzema has been at the Santiago Bernabeu for more than ten years, and I see his contract expiring next year. I think Benzema will end his career at another club or return to France. In addition, at the age of Benzema, who is still able to become the top scorer in the Champions League this season, it is an extraordinary achievement.

I agree with you that Benzema is not too old for his striker position. His fitness is still very good. And so he will be able to maintain this extraordinary fitness for at least two more seasons. But Real Madrid must find a replacement for Benzema now. When a new player joins the team, it takes a long time to adjust to the team's players. And so this is the right time to look for Benzema's replacement.

@zuzie, I personally don't really like it when old players are still playing and don't have a lot of movement with the aim of not draining a lot of stamina, because in my view even though Benzema is old but Benzema can still chase, find or grab the ball which means Benzema is not a spoiled player. Also, at this moment we can still find old players who are still actively playing and they are also the main players in the team, it looks like Forward is Benzema 34, Ronaldo 37, Messi 34, Ibrahimovic 40, for Midfielders we have Modric 36, for Defenders we have Thiago Silva 37, and for Goalkeeper we have Buffon 44 even though Buffon only plays in Serie B but at that age I think Buffon is time to retire but Buffon chose to keep playing and serve Parma. Therefore, when players are still fit and still want to play then they will certainly be able to do it, even though they have to play in the Champions League it will still be fine.

[Razmirraz]

Real Madrid management always has long-term plans. They wanted to recruit young talented players like Mbappe or Haaland. But they have failed. Now they will probably look for another young player who will be able to serve the Real Madrid team for a long time. Otherwise Real Madrid will have to wait a few seasons to get Mbappe on the team.

Benzema will probably stay at Real Madrid until the end of his career. He is now about 35 years old. At the moment, if he goes to play in a new league, his performance will deteriorate. It also takes some time to adapt to the new team.

Of course every footballer must have his golden age, I think maybe Benzema will be able to maintain his good game for at least 2 more years because he is also old. Real Madrid has repeatedly targeted a talented young player, namely Mbappe, but has failed now, I think Real Madrid must be realistic that it is impossible to bring him back to Real Madrid.
I think Peres has to find a replacement for Mbappe. It is impossible to continue to hope in Benzema if you want to continue to dominate the Spanish La Liga.

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

[Jody.Drummer]

Not too old for a striker position like Benzema, because that position will be more often up front and doesn't drain as much stamina as midfielders and defenders. Benzema has been at the Santiago Bernabeu for more than ten years, and I see his contract expiring next year. I think Benzema will end his career at another club or return to France. In addition, at the age of Benzema, who is still able to become the top scorer in the Champions League this season, it is an extraordinary achievement.

I agree with you that Benzema is not too old for his striker position. His fitness is still very good. And so he will be able to maintain this extraordinary fitness for at least two more seasons. But Real Madrid must find a replacement for Benzema now. When a new player joins the team, it takes a long time to adjust to the team's players. And so this is the right time to look for Benzema's replacement.

At his age, he is now the top scorer in the Champions League, that is a great achievement. That's right, Real Madrid will have to prepare a replacement for him from now on. Because when Benzema can't play they are a little difficult to be creative up front, this proves that Real Madrid still can't get rid of this one player. If they can't see that and don't prepare a back-up or replacement for Benzema, they may be unstable up front. So they have to take advantage of the transfer window to recruit quality players.

[Republikcoin.com]

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

Releasing a player after his golden age is over is a very profitable thing for a team like Real Madrid so it's only natural that Real Madrid have won more trophies or won in the several leagues they have played in the past and now. Moreover, if a player is getting old or his performance has started to dim, then it is appropriate to be released and that is not wrong in team management.

[babo]

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

Releasing a player after his golden age is over is a very profitable thing for a team like Real Madrid so it's only natural that Real Madrid have won more trophies or won in the several leagues they have played in the past and now. Moreover, if a player is getting old or his performance has started to dim, then it is appropriate to be released and that is not wrong in team management.

simple market
that's all, even the purchase of Ronaldo CR7 by Juventus was just a commercial move (which brought a lot of money)
unfortunately you have to understand that teams think according to money, otherwise they would not have thought about the SuperLeague (which later died)

[Sebas.tian]

I believe in the posibilities of real Madrid if the current transfer plans go as planned and if there signing of new and skillful players that can transform the club to a better position in the next season.

I think, Real Madrid managements will do everything possible to sign in potentian players that will help Real madrid to perform better in next season. I believe, that Real madrid coach will introduce more tactices that will help the both new players and old players to perform better in next season than this season. Those talented players that the management are about to approve into Real madrid, it will really help their defense to be more stronger in next season than this season that made some teams to defeated them in the first leg.

[KTChampions]

I think, Real Madrid managements will do everything possible to sign in potentian players that will help Real madrid to perform better in next season. I believe, that Real madrid coach will introduce more tactices that will help the both new players and old players to perform better in next season than this season. Those talented players that the management are about to approve into Real madrid, it will really help their defense to be more stronger in next season than this season that made some teams to defeated them in the first leg.

Rudiger has already been signed, and free of charge, and now the negotiations on Tchuameni are entering the final stage. Today I saw the news that the player chose Real Madrid and despite the fact that PSG offer a larger (100 millions vs 80) amount, he asks the Monaco bosses to let him go to Real Madrid. In general, a couple more targeted transfers and Real Madrid will be in the group of favorites to win the Champions League again next season.

[Jody.Drummer]

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

Releasing a player after his golden age is over is a very profitable thing for a team like Real Madrid so it's only natural that Real Madrid have won more trophies or won in the several leagues they have played in the past and now. Moreover, if a player is getting old or his performance has started to dim, then it is appropriate to be released and that is not wrong in team management.

simple market
that's all, even the purchase of Ronaldo CR7 by Juventus was just a commercial move (which brought a lot of money)
unfortunately you have to understand that teams think according to money, otherwise they would not have thought about the SuperLeague (which later died)

In football, business will always go hand in hand, including from the profits from selling players, otherwise it will affect the club's financial situation. But it's not a problem when the club can still achieve, I think it's a natural thing. Especially when the condition of a player who has reached his golden age is as stated, surely the club will let him go and look for a replacement who is younger and has long-term potential.

[terrorJR]

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

Releasing a player after his golden age is over is a very profitable thing for a team like Real Madrid so it's only natural that Real Madrid have won more trophies or won in the several leagues they have played in the past and now. Moreover, if a player is getting old or his performance has started to dim, then it is appropriate to be released and that is not wrong in team management.

Things like this are certain to happen especially when talking about Madrid where when the players are not able to make a good contribution then it's time for them to be kicked out.
Maybe for now they are still too good but if you look at past eras they are worse than now even we have seen players like Sneijder, Robben and even other big players who were thrown away.
Now Benzema is a valuable asset even though he is quite old, but it is possible that when the performance is not going well and there is a replacement, it is not surprising that he has to leave.

[Magicalking]

Real Madrid management always has long-term plans. They wanted to recruit young talented players like Mbappe or Haaland. But they have failed. Now they will probably look for another young player who will be able to serve the Real Madrid team for a long time. Otherwise Real Madrid will have to wait a few seasons to get Mbappe on the team.

Benzema will probably stay at Real Madrid until the end of his career. He is now about 35 years old. At the moment, if he goes to play in a new league, his performance will deteriorate. It also takes some time to adapt to the new team.

Of course every footballer must have his golden age, I think maybe Benzema will be able to maintain his good game for at least 2 more years because he is also old. Real Madrid has repeatedly targeted a talented young player, namely Mbappe, but has failed now, I think Real Madrid must be realistic that it is impossible to bring him back to Real Madrid.
I think Peres has to find a replacement for Mbappe. It is impossible to continue to hope in Benzema if you want to continue to dominate the Spanish La Liga.

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

I don't think Karim Benzema is bothered about that, he's just happy enjoying his football moments now. He knows his time at Real Madrid is winding up and he seems to be a great and understanding personality. Real Madrid did openly said they want Mbappe and see him as the future of the club, Benzema never complained. He is mature and know in a year or two the club will be looking to focus on the future.

[kro55]

I think, Real Madrid managements will do everything possible to sign in potentian players that will help Real madrid to perform better in next season. I believe, that Real madrid coach will introduce more tactices that will help the both new players and old players to perform better in next season than this season. Those talented players that the management are about to approve into Real madrid, it will really help their defense to be more stronger in next season than this season that made some teams to defeated them in the first leg.

Rudiger has already been signed, and free of charge, and now the negotiations on Tchuameni are entering the final stage. Today I saw the news that the player chose Real Madrid and despite the fact that PSG offer a larger (100 millions vs 80) amount, he asks the Monaco bosses to let him go to Real Madrid. In general, a couple more targeted transfers and Real Madrid will be in the group of favorites to win the Champions League again next season.

Real Madrid has a really good amount of money right now. It is really possible for them to build a really good and strong team for the next season. They have already achieved so much without having a very strong team and I think in the next season if Benzema is in the form again, Real Madrid will be really unstoppable. Tchuimeni has taken the right decision in my opinion because Real Madrid is obviously going to play better compared to PSG in both La Liga and also the Champions League.

[Freeveto]

Rudiger has already been signed, and free of charge, and now the negotiations on Tchuameni are entering the final stage. Today I saw the news that the player chose Real Madrid and despite the fact that PSG offer a larger (100 millions vs 80) amount, he asks the Monaco bosses to let him go to Real Madrid. In general, a couple more targeted transfers and Real Madrid will be in the group of favorites to win the Champions League again next season.

I think these hungry move to Real Madrid in my opinion is a dream come true for Rudiger, Though every player wants to wear Real Madrid's Shirt and add to their career record. That was same passion Eden Hazard had for Real Madrid before his exit , today how far?,
Today same burning desire to leave has come over Rudiger while Chelsea really want him to continue his stay at Stamford Bridge , I pray what happened to Hazard not affect him as well.

[Gianluca95]

I think, Real Madrid managements will do everything possible to sign in potentian players that will help Real madrid to perform better in next season. I believe, that Real madrid coach will introduce more tactices that will help the both new players and old players to perform better in next season than this season. Those talented players that the management are about to approve into Real madrid, it will really help their defense to be more stronger in next season than this season that made some teams to defeated them in the first leg.

Rudiger has already been signed, and free of charge, and now the negotiations on Tchuameni are entering the final stage. Today I saw the news that the player chose Real Madrid and despite the fact that PSG offer a larger (100 millions vs 80) amount, he asks the Monaco bosses to let him go to Real Madrid. In general, a couple more targeted transfers and Real Madrid will be in the group of favorites to win the Champions League again next season.

Real Madrid has a really good amount of money right now. It is really possible for them to build a really good and strong team for the next season. They have already achieved so much without having a very strong team and I think in the next season if Benzema is in the form again, Real Madrid will be really unstoppable. Tchuimeni has taken the right decision in my opinion because Real Madrid is obviously going to play better compared to PSG in both La Liga and also the Champions League.

Today has arrived the announcement of Tchuameni bought. That were a really good news, it is absolutely a good player and he will play with Junior Vinicius. Ancelotti is looking to have 1 more people to smoke his cigar  

Anyway, they has a lot of money to spend, I wouldn't be surprised to see another quality buy in the next time.

[bitzizzix]

I think, Real Madrid managements will do everything possible to sign in potentian players that will help Real madrid to perform better in next season. I believe, that Real madrid coach will introduce more tactices that will help the both new players and old players to perform better in next season than this season. Those talented players that the management are about to approve into Real madrid, it will really help their defense to be more stronger in next season than this season that made some teams to defeated them in the first leg.

Rudiger has already been signed, and free of charge, and now the negotiations on Tchuameni are entering the final stage. Today I saw the news that the player chose Real Madrid and despite the fact that PSG offer a larger (100 millions vs 80) amount, he asks the Monaco bosses to let him go to Real Madrid. In general, a couple more targeted transfers and Real Madrid will be in the group of favorites to win the Champions League again next season.

Real Madrid has a really good amount of money right now. It is really possible for them to build a really good and strong team for the next season. They have already achieved so much without having a very strong team and I think in the next season if Benzema is in the form again, Real Madrid will be really unstoppable. Tchuimeni has taken the right decision in my opinion because Real Madrid is obviously going to play better compared to PSG in both La Liga and also the Champions League.

Tchouameni has been a bone of contention for several clubs in the top flight, but it is reported that Real Madrid are increasingly optimistic about their chances of winning the race for Tchouameni and are also prepared to shell out big bucks to get him.
Tchouameni is a very talented player and is renowned for his ability to recover and win possession and he is also technically proficient and good at handling the ball through midfield. And this will make Real Madrid even stronger in midfield.

[Silberman]

Of course every footballer must have his golden age, I think maybe Benzema will be able to maintain his good game for at least 2 more years because he is also old. Real Madrid has repeatedly targeted a talented young player, namely Mbappe, but has failed now, I think Real Madrid must be realistic that it is impossible to bring him back to Real Madrid.
I think Peres has to find a replacement for Mbappe. It is impossible to continue to hope in Benzema if you want to continue to dominate the Spanish La Liga.

There is no guarantee that Benzema can stay at Real Madrid in the next 2 years, Real Madrid has started actively looking for players who can replace Benzema's role at Real Madrid. Real Madrid is known as a club that does not appreciate the services of its legend, Raul Gonzalez, Iker Cassilas and Ronaldo are players who are included in the Real Madrid legend, but Perez still let them go when his golden age was over. Benzema's good performance can give satisfaction to Real Madrid's management, but it is possible that Benzema will have the fate of previous legends.

I know some may not like this attitude and would like for the stars of their club to eventually retire with it, but this is incredibly rare in almost any sport, when you take a look at some of the best team players of the major sports around the world you will see they do  not spend all their careers with a single team and instead they can even change teams quite frequently, so while I can understand the fans at the end of the day the sport industry is a business and if you can find someone which can do a better job for the club now many owners will not be against letting go of a legend.

[Gencecikmen]

Real Madrid needs to get new players because to build and strong team to compete. I read in a speculation that Real Madrid has allocated 400 million dollars budget for the transfer. I read today in a speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo was on Real Madrid's agenda.

I believe Madrid is not short of good players. Madrid has a lot of players that the coach can play at any time. It's just that the current coach in my opinion is too focused on the main squad. Some big players are also not given the opportunity to show their quality.
I think Madrid put together a lot of star players, just for business. We all know, that the world football industry generates good business for club owners. Madrid was successful with the exchange of players.

Real Madrid is not in short of players, they still have good players what they need is to strengthen the team in case of injuries and other uncertainties. But it is not a must do affair. It is good that we understand that the current squad of Real Madrid is ful of aged players. But it doesn't mean that these players cannot go one more season. My point is that it is not wise for Real Madrid to release such amount of money when good players aren't available for sale anymore.
Salah isn't leaving Liverpool, Haaland has chosen Manchester City instead and Mbappe decided to stay back in Paris, so what's the point pushing for more signings?

I agree with the idea that Real Madrid still have good players. However Real Madrid is ful of aged players. I think, Real Madrid management should spend any amount of money to get talented and younger defenders and midfielders that will help the team to perform well throughout the next season.

[fullhdpixel]

Releasing a player after his golden age is over is a very profitable thing for a team like Real Madrid so it's only natural that Real Madrid have won more trophies or won in the several leagues they have played in the past and now. Moreover, if a player is getting old or his performance has started to dim, then it is appropriate to be released and that is not wrong in team management.

I still think that people are overreacting. I mean same with Lewandowski, and same with Benzema. They are having career periods right now, and they are playing amazingly well and there are people who talk about replacing those players.

Anyone who has ever worked in a sports enviroment would know that when you have a player at an old age, playing well, you can't load off that player for a lot of money, you can't really sell them for a high amount, even Ronaldo was a big shock when he moved to Juventus. So what do you do with them? Keep them, and squeeze every ounce of talent they have until they are too old and terrible, but not anytime before that and when they are still giving you something.

[Smartvirus]

Real Madrid needs to get new players because to build and strong team to compete. I read in a speculation that Real Madrid has allocated 400 million dollars budget for the transfer. I read today in a speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo was on Real Madrid's agenda.

Real Madrid, having Ronaldo on there list!!!
That won't be one of there best deals I tell you. Ronaldo is still very much a good player, one that could deliver a team and he surely did his best to help Manchester United but, one man can't make an Island as we all know. Manchester players where not just up and doing and as such, there is little to the impact Ronaldo can make. In a good team, he would do well but, Real Madrid don't need no Ronlado anymore. His aged and the team needs some new youngsters to groom, harmonise and maintain a stand in the Laliga.

Madrid has a lot of players that the coach can play at any time. It's just that the current coach in my opinion is too focused on the main squad. Some big players are also not given the opportunity to show their quality.

I won't say focused on the first team but, Ancelotti is a type of coach that seems confident in his selection and formation. It's what I see about him and that way, his been able to avoid the mistakes Pep made both in the EPL and UCL; that is, wrong substitution. Next you know, you've substituted the right player with the wrong one and mess up your game.