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

[Daniel91]

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

That's right, the arrival of their new player, Erling Haaland will add to their strength. But we also have to consider other teams that are also strengthening themselves to compete in the domestic league and also the Champions League. For several seasons Manchester City have been the favorites for it, but it is the strength of their rivals' luck that has forced them to bury their hopes.

The Champions League is the toughest football competition to win and each season we have at least 5 or 6 favorites to win this trophy.
Let's be realistic, we can't say that the best team wins this competition every time, but the team who is the most prepared, and has the necessary mental strength and concentration during a very hard season.
I have to admit that it is unexpected to me that Manchester City has not yet won this competition but it seems to me that Pep is also partly responsible.
It seems to me that he played too carefully in all the key games and changed his strategy and game plan too much.

[kro55]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Depending on just one attacker like Dortmund, setting up a formation would be very risky. Because if Haaland gets injured, Guardiola will not be able to find a replacement. And so the formation of Manchester City next season will most likely be 3-5-2. Guardiola will use two strikers. Guardiola will definitely decorate his team next season with a new strategy.

[Jody.Drummer]

It seems to me that he played too carefully in all the key games and changed his strategy and game plan too much.

I think they are not very careful, their therapy is losing mentality I think. They are often eliminated in situations where they actually become the underdog team, not only are they the underdog but they have a better situation in their gameplay. But in reality all that is not able to make them really on the win. Pep must see this as their weakness, in certain situations Pep must be able to give special instructions to break their mentality.

[bering]

The problem is that for City they have been unlucky for the Champions League.
They are always seeded season after season but they always fail in the competition.
There is nothing lacking in their club. Having strong enough Finances, Talented Players on every front and a great coach but they still can't make the title or at least say more for the Champions League.

Lucky isn't important role to get the title and you cannot be rely on your luck in this competition and champion league is the placed where the strong European teams competed so the favourite is not only belongs to Manchester City because Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Juventus also can consider as the favourite and they have many talented players too and Guardiola has been spent a lot of money to strengthen team and recently he successfully get Haaland but if he failed again to get champion league trophy i think it's time for him to leave Man City

[xzone]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Injury of a football player like Haaland? I think no one would want such a thing, he is a very young football player and is already among the best in the world.
The squad is quite strong, but I'm very curious as to what the team's strategy will be. Playing with only one striker may not be the right choice. They will want to create a stronger and stronger team

[muratsink]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Injury of a football player like Haaland? I think no one would want such a thing, he is a very young football player and is already among the best in the world.
The squad is quite strong, but I'm very curious as to what the team's strategy will be. Playing with only one striker may not be the right choice. They will want to create a stronger and stronger team

the arrival of Erling Haaland to the Etihad stadium will make Guardiola very dependent on the striker where currently Manchester city is playing without a pure striker they rely more on their midfielders to score goals which is proven when Kevin de Bruyne becomes the top scorer for Manchester city, will It is very interesting to watch Haaland take part in the English Premier League this season, I am very sure that his arrival will make Manchester City even more solid in the domestic arena and also in the UCL.

[Jody.Drummer]

The problem is that for City they have been unlucky for the Champions League.
They are always seeded season after season but they always fail in the competition.
There is nothing lacking in their club. Having strong enough Finances, Talented Players on every front and a great coach but they still can't make the title or at least say more for the Champions League.

Lucky isn't important role to get the title and you cannot be rely on your luck in this competition and champion league is the placed where the strong European teams competed so the favourite is not only belongs to Manchester City because Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Juventus also can consider as the favourite and they have many talented players too and Guardiola has been spent a lot of money to strengthen team and recently he successfully get Haaland but if he failed again to get champion league trophy i think it's time for him to leave Man City

In this case I heard some rumors about Guardiola where he said that indeed he would leave because he was not able to bring City in good terms in the UCL but on the other hand if he did leave it would actually be a loss for City because indeed who can replace him at this time. this.
indeed there are some great coaches now but Guardiola's name is still above the average great coach and this is what makes the officials do not take any action even if he fails because from other achievements they are also quite satisfied.

[KTChampions]

Manchester City want the Champions League title so bad now. Guardiola wants to achieve this in the first place. Since his time started at Manchester City, their main goal has been winning the Champions League title. I think they have an adequate squad to reach the title actually and they have improved their squad even more now thanks to signing Erling Haaland. This would absolutely reflect on the odds for them to become the champions next season. But the odds don't tell the facts every time so we will see.

Considering that there is a second Frankenstein club in the face of PSG, City's chances will be no more than 50%  Well, in fact, I doubt that at the start of the Champions League City's chances will be estimated at more than 15% - after all, this is a tournament with a large number of relegation games and competitors are also strong.
By the way, in Bavaria, which also had a great squad, Guardiola also faced only this task, but he could not solve it.

[Bobrox]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Depending on just one attacker like Dortmund, setting up a formation would be very risky. Because if Haaland gets injured, Guardiola will not be able to find a replacement. And so the formation of Manchester City next season will most likely be 3-5-2. Guardiola will use two strikers. Guardiola will definitely decorate his team next season with a new strategy.

I think Pep Guardiola is smart manager amd have several option when losing central forward position, if next season Haaland got injury I think he will adopt with false nine central forward and have option with Gabriel Jesus as central forward and move Raheem Sterling. I think keep best formation adopt by Pep Guardiola with 4-3-3 and some time missing central forward will use with false nine striker. But long expectation when talking about formation will adopt by Pep Guardiola because still have many transfer activities and need change old formation.

[izsara]

the arrival of Erling Haaland to the Etihad stadium will make Guardiola very dependent on the striker where currently Manchester city is playing without a pure striker they rely more on their midfielders to score goals which is proven when Kevin de Bruyne becomes the top scorer for Manchester city, will It is very interesting to watch Haaland take part in the English Premier League this season, I am very sure that his arrival will make Manchester City even more solid in the domestic arena and also in the UCL.

This is really worth waiting for, because if you look at last season, they rarely played pure strikers but they can still play impressively, especially now with the arrival of Haaland, it is clear that this will increase their breaking power to reach the coffers of goals there.
I think it will be interesting to see how they will do next season especially whether with the arrival of Haaland they can or not defend the English league title.
As for the Chmapions this is still something that is still quite difficult for them.

[laurenB7742]

At least I think Man City is one of the strongest candidates to play in the UCL final next season, regardless of winning or not, we are still waiting for who will be Man City's opponent. Haaland's arrival further strengthened the city's chances of being there.

Manchester City have been the favorites for the Champions League for the last few seasons. But they can't win the title. Their squad, coaches and gameplay are all good enough. But unfortunately they still failed to win the title. However, with Haaland in the squad this season, they have become even stronger. Maybe this season they will be able to form a team worthy of winning the Champions League title.

If talking about favorites is true, it cannot be denied that Man City has win the UCL qualifying group in the last 5 seasons, that's why I say Man City is one of the candidates who have the potential to qualify for the UCL final next season. In addition, the five teams that I mentioned earlier cannot be underestimated, because these five teams have become part of UCL history every season, City must be careful with that. Hopefully Haaland and Pep Guardiola can bring new history to Man City in the UCL competition.

There are several teams favorites for the Champions League each season. Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Liverpool, PSG and each season fight for the Champions League title each. Although Barcelona was a bit behind last season, the rest of the team continued to fight hard for the title. And next season, each team is strengthening themself to win the Champions League title. Manchester City has signed Haaland, and PSG has renewed their contract with Mbappe. The current champions Real Madrid have not yet signed a new player. Looking forward to seeing what steps Ancelotti takes to strengthen his squad

[Tellek Garing]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Injury of a football player like Haaland? I think no one would want such a thing, he is a very young football player and is already among the best in the world.
The squad is quite strong, but I'm very curious as to what the team's strategy will be. Playing with only one striker may not be the right choice. They will want to create a stronger and stronger team

I like the fact that Manchester City have high tast for players and any time they want to.buy players the go for the best despite the fact.that their losing out of the championship in last season was by mistake where the club conceded a goal to real Madrid in the last minute of the game.

I think with this right steps taken by Manchester City management by signing new young players against next season, the club will be able to match up with other top clubs in the next season.

[kro55]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Depending on just one attacker like Dortmund, setting up a formation would be very risky. Because if Haaland gets injured, Guardiola will not be able to find a replacement. And so the formation of Manchester City next season will most likely be 3-5-2. Guardiola will use two strikers. Guardiola will definitely decorate his team next season with a new strategy.

I think Pep Guardiola is smart manager amd have several option when losing central forward position, if next season Haaland got injury I think he will adopt with false nine central forward and have option with Gabriel Jesus as central forward and move Raheem Sterling. I think keep best formation adopt by Pep Guardiola with 4-3-3 and some time missing central forward will use with false nine striker. But long expectation when talking about formation will adopt by Pep Guardiola because still have many transfer activities and need change old formation.

Guardiola has a lot of talented strikers. And so he will not rely solely on Haaland to score goals. Haaland, Sterling, Jesus, Grealish and Riyad Mahrez are all very talented. And so Guardiola, don't just choose Haaland as the attacker. He will have at least 3 players in the forward. Guardiola will probably choose a 4-3-3 formation.

[Joca97]

Manchester City has always had a high target in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola is indeed ambitious to bring Manchester City to win this prestigious competition on the plains of Europe. However, their struggles always run aground, even though the composition of the team is very promising. Indeed in this case I say that luck has not been on his side.

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

Depending on just one attacker like Dortmund, setting up a formation would be very risky. Because if Haaland gets injured, Guardiola will not be able to find a replacement. And so the formation of Manchester City next season will most likely be 3-5-2. Guardiola will use two strikers. Guardiola will definitely decorate his team next season with a new strategy.

I think Pep Guardiola is smart manager amd have several option when losing central forward position, if next season Haaland got injury I think he will adopt with false nine central forward and have option with Gabriel Jesus as central forward and move Raheem Sterling. I think keep best formation adopt by Pep Guardiola with 4-3-3 and some time missing central forward will use with false nine striker. But long expectation when talking about formation will adopt by Pep Guardiola because still have many transfer activities and need change old formation.

Guardiola has a lot of talented strikers. And so he will not rely solely on Haaland to score goals. Haaland, Sterling, Jesus, Grealish and Riyad Mahrez are all very talented. And so Guardiola, don't just choose Haaland as the attacker. He will have at least 3 players in the forward. Guardiola will probably choose a 4-3-3 formation.

I still dont see how Guardiola can put all this superstars in but i think that he already has it all planned. Now with such a big rouster they will have a rested team all year long and that is important with this rough schedule

[Gencecikmen]

Benzema has earned maximum respect for Real Madrid and as the current face of Real Madrid. I don't think it will be a problem for Benzema if CR7 comes back to Real Madrid. In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo is a name that attracts attention in the fans and in the media. Real Madrid failed in the transfer of Kylian Mbappé and only a big name like Crisitiana Ronaldo can close this file.

yes it's true, CR7 attracts fans and subscriptions
but I always see it only as a commercial operation rather than a strategic one
I honestly don't know if I would take him on my team (if I could)

this is not the time to spend money like this, you have to do the math well (like Juventus did)

Ronaldo has left a great impression with Real Madrid, he is one of the living legends of Real Madrid, love and honor has been earned there. Ronaldo must consider if he wants to return to Real Madrid, his appearance and sharpness are not what they used to be due to the age factor. If ronaldo fails to live up to the club's expectations on his second chance with Real Madrid, the golden ink that was engraved with Real Madrid will fade.

Ronaldo want to his second chance with Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo loves to challenge.

Meanwhile, Aurelien Tchouameni, Real Madrid'e AS Monaco'dan 6 yıllık sözleşme ile transfer oldu. The fee for the 22-year-old is believed to be €80m plus €20m in add-ons.

Real Madrid is rejuvenating the team for next years.

[Pokapoka124]

while some managers fail to be productive with big names for example Mauricio Pochettino did well at Tottenham which earned him the job at PSG but so far has not lived up to expectation and news getting to me today read he has been sacked by PSG so its one thing to manage a top club and another to bring out the best in them.

Mauricio Pochettino isn't a manager I idolize like the rest, I still don't understand why PSG went for him. The only reason I could think about is that, there was no available manager. Mauricio Pochettino isn't a good manager in my books and not fit to manage a big culb. He did poorly at Tottenham which lead to him been sack. Since I have seen him managed, I haven't seen any trophy he lifted. The only reason Tottenham were still in the top four discussion with as because of Harry Kane scoring record.

We could see other players picking form as other managers took over at Tottenham and shifted the attention from Harry Kane. During Joseph Mourinho season we saw players like Dele Ali pick up form and also currently as conte is managing the Club players like Son has been performing more than Harry Kane, good managers are supposed to bring out the best in players not profiting from the skills of a particular player.

We have seen this problem of players performing below expectation in many clubs. A good manager is supposed to bring out the best in players and not focused on recruiting only already  made players, you should be able to manage the ones available and bring out the best in them. I also agree that Pochettino is not good enough, PSG have the best players in the world to compete and win the champions league but have performed poorly under Pochettino.

[zaki12]

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

One of Pep Guardiola's favorite formations at Manchester City is the 4-3-3 scheme.  This is kind of a standard scheme for Pep.
I think with the arrival of Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola will definitely change his approach to using the 4-3-3 scheme.
With this scheme, Haaland will be installed as the spearhead.  He can be flanked by a number of quality wings belonging to Man City such as Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, to Phil Foden.

[Smartvirus]

Ronaldo want to his second chance with Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo loves to challenge.

The way I see second chances is that, you failed upon your first attempt and you've got reasons to prove that your better or maybe the club has been doing badly and you want to bring it back to its formal glory. That could be said as the situation in Manchester United for which, CR7 though played his best and was quiet impressive, his objectives was defeated, sorry to say. We can't say Real Madrid is going through any hard time and so, there isn't anything to prove here. I get it, he wouldn't want to go to a French league1 and not be in the top team otherwise, that's where his proving himself should have taken him  or maybe the Bundesliga.

[Pokapoka124]

After Haaland in the squad, I believe the dream could happen. the team will get stronger if Haaland can organize his new partner Julian Alvarez, from River Plate in front, only if Pep implements a new strategy with 2 attackers (3-5-2). but if impossible, Haaland will be a single attacker like in Dortmund, even though that position is very risky for to him get injured.

That's right, the arrival of their new player, Erling Haaland will add to their strength. But we also have to consider other teams that are also strengthening themselves to compete in the domestic league and also the Champions League. For several seasons Manchester City have been the favorites for it, but it is the strength of their rivals' luck that has forced them to bury their hopes.

The Champions League is the toughest football competition to win and each season we have at least 5 or 6 favorites to win this trophy.
Let's be realistic, we can't say that the best team wins this competition every time, but the team who is the most prepared, and has the necessary mental strength and concentration during a very hard season.
I have to admit that it is unexpected to me that Manchester City has not yet won this competition but it seems to me that Pep is also partly responsible.
It seems to me that he played too carefully in all the key games and changed his strategy and game plan too much.

Yes I will agree with you that Pep Guardiola is also to be blamed for their failure to win the champions league trophy in past years. They have the players, they are always prepared but the always lose concentration at the finishing stage, at the point when winning should be the main focus they always fall off and end up losing the goal so he is also to blame for their failure to win the champions league

[Pulsar77]

Guess what that every single season .. real madrid , bayern munich , psg and manchester city nowadays always become the main title contender.
Especially this season where haaland joined manchester city and i feel that pep guardiola & manchester city could achieve something big like winning the champions league for the first time ever in club history.

Real madrid seems weaker compared to the other three , but they had strong experience and champions mentality that often beat those high class squad.

Real Madrid might seem like weaker in terms of some criteria to some people maybe but they are a winner team in the Champions League. Maybe they don't have the best lineup among European teams now but even their experience can be enough for them to achieve this title. As long as they have a good management they can be really unstoppable. Thanks to Ancelotti they are having another golden age and it looks like this will go on like this for Real Madrid for long years too.