⚽UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread -- 2023/24 | Prelim Qualifiers

[LTU_btc]

Wow, what an outcome in Crvena Zvezda - Maccabi Haifa game. Zvezda had 2:0 lead in 1st half (2:1 on aggregate), but wasted it. And in painful way when Milan Pavkov scored own goal 90th minute which let Haifa to reach group stage. I would preferred to see extra time, but as I already said, Maccabi Haifa deserved to play in Champions league.
Qarabag can blame themselves for wasted chances in 1st leg. Plzen were not that much better team, but probably deserved to win today.
Not much what to say about Benfica - Dynamo Kyiv game, simply too big difference of level.

[Harkorede]

I don't think any of the results were really surprising but I was pretty much expect anything between Crvena Zvezda and Maccabi Haifa, this is the best tie of this round, and at least we can finally move past the tiring series of qualifiers every other week and look forward to the Group Stage draws and competition proper itself.

[joker_josue]

Not much what to say about Benfica - Dynamo Kyiv game, simply too big difference of level.

Yes, it was the expected result. Dynamo this season is very weak compared to previous seasons. Even so, the players always fought to score at least one goal, but they didn't have the capacity against a strong Benfica. And they didn't concede more goals, because in the second half Benfica missed several opportunities.

Today we will have an interesting game, PSV vs Rangers. Who won after the 2-2 draw in the first leg?

[Cryptomultiplier]

It might be all too sudden to even predict who will win the league. For me, I see a strong contention between Manchester city and Real Madrid. Xavi's Barcelona is a contender and let's not forget PSG too.
Let's keep out fingers crossed though. The season just begun.

[3meek]

It's a shame that Crvena Zvezda didn't go on to the next round, they played very well, but Maccabi Haifa also turned out to be a strong opponent... Today PSV and Glasgow Rangers may remind of yesterday's game between Crvena and Maccabi... I expect a spectacle here too...

[morvillz7z]

∆ GNK Dinamo Zagreb - Bodo/Glimt BTTS @1.63 ∆  won


Bodo/Glimt has conceded in all three away matches in the earlier rounds vs. Klaksvik, Linfield, and Zalgiris while scoring at least one in 12 of the last 13 away games (in all competitions). Dinamo Zagreb conceded two goals at home to Shkupi and Ludogorets, allowing the latter two to get back into the game despite being down a man. Dinamo has seen btts and an average of 5.33 goals per game in their last six home fixtures (in all competitions). I'll be shocked if we don't see at least three goals, i guess i favor the Croatians to reach the CL group stages despite the negative result in the first leg.

[darxiaomi]

So today we have a really good match, between two big teams, PSV against Glasgow Rangers, i really like to see Rangers in the group stages, but i think a lot of this teams have to be very carefull because.... what do you prefer, go to the group stage of the UCL and surely go home, or go to the UEL and have the chance to make your way to the final stage?. Its a tricky one question.

[DU18]

It's a shame that Crvena Zvezda didn't go on to the next round, they played very well, but Maccabi Haifa also turned out to be a strong opponent... Today PSV and Glasgow Rangers may remind of yesterday's game between Crvena and Maccabi... I expect a spectacle here too...

Both teams previously drew 2-2 at Rangers home and today both teams will play for the second time to secure 1 ticket to the UCL group stage, in this case I think PSV have a better advantage because they are playing at home, support and enthusiasm PSV fans can certainly awaken the mentality possessed by PSV players today, seeing the Leg 1 match, even though PSV playing with difficult at the Rangers home but they were still able to provide fierce resistance so that in the end they made a comeback to equalize the score, in today match Both teams will certainly play hard and promise a fierce match to watch.
My prediction is PSV will win by a margin of 1 goal at home and ensure a ticket to the group phase this season.

[LTU_btc]

Bodo/Glimt is completely home team, so it's not surprising that Dinamo Zagreb is so clearly favoured. Going with BTTS is good option, but seems that odds wenty down and there is not much value left.
PSV - Ranger should be very interesting and it's sad that we won't see one of these teams in the group stage. I choose to go with PSV win, I want to see R.van Nistelrooy working in Champions league on his debut season.
Trabzonspor - Copenhagen, very difficult to predict something here, I think i'll go with BTTS @1.67

[Pulsar77]

There are sometimes odds with promotions on the website I make bets. I decided to play when I saw an odd like this for Trabzonspor. To tell the truth, we shouldn't forget that FC Copenhagen are in a very good form these days and there are some important names missing for Trabzonspor despite Trabzonspor seem closer to winning.

[fzkto]

PSV are playing much better than Glasgow Rangers so far, too bad they couldn't convert as many good chances. Hopefully the second half will be as good as the first half. The main thing is that Rangers did not correct the mistakes at half-time, then PSV could have problems. Well, from all the matches only Dinamo Zagreb is happy.

[boltz]

PSV are playing much better than Glasgow Rangers so far, too bad they couldn't convert as many good chances. Hopefully the second half will be as good as the first half. The main thing is that Rangers did not correct the mistakes at half-time, then PSV could have problems. Well, from all the matches only Dinamo Zagreb is happy.

Yes they are but once again Rangers managed to score first and by the look of the game , PSV will have difficulties in order to tie the game and push for extra time and eventually penalties. I also appreciate Zagreb for still being a top team when they play on home ground because scoring twice on Bodo is not so easy during the fact that they are on a great form Europe games.

Trabzonspor will most likely score as they play awesome as well.

[LTU_btc]

PSV failed to reach Champions League again.They played a bit better, had more chances, but it wasn't enough. After long break there will be 2 Scottish teams in Champions League group stage.
Dinamo Zagreb - Bodo/Glimt was fun game. When it looked that everything is going well for Dinamo, Bodo managed to make score 2:2 on aggregate when one their player managed to go through 3 passive defenders. But in late minutes of extra time Bodo defense made big mistake, goalkeeper tried to save situation, but completely lost his position. Dinamo scored 4 goal then after perfect transition. It was epic moment when Dinamo players from bench runned alongside pitch like offside referee .
Trabzonspor - Copenhagen game ended 0:0 what means that Danish club qualified for the group stage and now we know all teams that will play Champions league this season. Draw of group stage wll be held this Thursday.

[darxiaomi]

Yes but Dinamo Zagreb its a clasic in the group stages hahaha, they make it trought all the times and reach the groups, Bodo has a really good consolation going to the Europa League so i think as i said before all the teams in this stages have a bitter sweet flavor no matter if you win or you lose.

[snipie]

Yes but Dinamo Zagreb its a clasic in the group stages hahaha, they make it trought all the times and reach the groups, Bodo has a really good consolation going to the Europa League so i think as i said before all the teams in this stages have a bitter sweet flavor no matter if you win or you lose.

Bodo had only 1 goal advantage before the match which isn't reassuring. Zagreb victory wasn't a surprise but scoring 4 goals was interesting.
For PSV, although playing good, they failed against Rangers. Trabzonspor also failed to pass since they didn't score and they were behind in the first leg.
Overall at this stage, I didn't expect to see Zvezda and less, PSV, leaving.

[AakZaki]

The following is the complete list of participants for the 2022/2023 Champions League:

POT 1:

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Real Madrid (Spain)
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
Manchester City (England)
AC Milan (Italy)
Bayern Munich (Germany)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Porto (Portugal)
Ajax (Netherlands)

POT 2:

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Liverpool (England)
Chelsea (England)
Barcelona (Spain)
Juventus (Italy)
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Seville (Spain)
RB Leipzig (Germany)
Tottenham Hotspur (England)

POT 3:

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Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
RB Salzburg (Austria)
Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
Inter (Italy)
Naples (Italy)
Sporting CP (Portugal)
Benfica (Portugal)
Bayer Leverkusen (GER)

POT 4:

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Rangers FC (Scotland)
Dynamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Marseille (France)
Copenhagen FC (Denmark)
Club Brugge (Belgium)
Celtic (Scotland)
Viktoria Plzen (Czech)
Maccabi Haifa (Israel)

It looks like there will be a Hell Group, and it will present a tense match.

[Xxmodded]

PSV failed to reach Champions League again.They played a bit better, had more chances, but it wasn't enough. After long break there will be 2 Scottish teams in Champions League group stage.

PSV Eindhoven is historical team from Netherland and always consistent participants on UEFA Champion League, but with low points rank have by Eredivise make them just have two slot for participating on UEFA Champion League with first position play automatically and runner up have to play trough round qualifying. Actually PSV Eindhoven have good capital after first leg success made Ranger have played draw with score 2-2 but second leg playing on home with fans support failed after losing 0-1 and make aggregate 2-3 for Ranger. Advantage for Scottish Primer League because they have both team participants on EUFA Champion League this season after Celtic have automatically as the winner on domestic league got Champion League ticket.

[DanWalker]

Yes but Dinamo Zagreb its a clasic in the group stages hahaha, they make it trought all the times and reach the groups, Bodo has a really good consolation going to the Europa League so i think as i said before all the teams in this stages have a bitter sweet flavor no matter if you win or you lose.

Bodo had only 1 goal advantage before the match which isn't reassuring. Zagreb victory wasn't a surprise but scoring 4 goals was interesting.
For PSV, although playing good, they failed against Rangers. Trabzonspor also failed to pass since they didn't score and they were behind in the first leg.
Overall at this stage, I didn't expect to see Zvezda and less, PSV, leaving.

Bodo Glimt's players are trying their best to draw this match. But they couldn't. After 90 minutes of extra time, we saw the dominance of Dinamo Zagreb. In extra time Bodo Glimt's players played defensively but could not resist Dinamo's players.

The PSV vs Rangers match was a competitive one. Both the teams performed well and the match was enjoyable. Rangers striker Antonio Colak managed to score a goal in the 60th minute, but PSV's players were unable to score a goal despite a flurry of attacks.

[buwaytress]

Antonio Colak, wow. Last season he dumped Rangers out of contention for Champions League with Malmo, well, scored one of the crucial breakthrough goals anyway.

But this season for Rangers he's dumped PSV out. Big money goal, probably their most expensive goal yet, Rangers are so awesome... hope they don't become whipping bois in UCL!

You know I always say these Dutch teams are suspect in the big games.

[Oluwa-btc]

Antonio Colak, wow. Last season he dumped Rangers out of contention for Champions League with Malmo, well, scored one of the crucial breakthrough goals anyway.

But this season for Rangers he's dumped PSV out. Big money goal, probably their most expensive goal yet, Rangers are so awesome... hope they don't become whipping bois in UCL!

You know I always say these Dutch teams are suspect in the big games.

Rangers finally returning back into the Champions League group stages football after Ten good years. Dumping Ruud van Nistelrooy back !
Compact first half for both sides, attacking aggressively and also defending very well. They both caused harm for themselves but all went wide and off the wood work.  I lie if I said I watched the second half as I slept off watching lol. But seeing the highlights, on loan player Xavi Simon's from PSG caused harm and created some big chances but all failed to get pass the goalie. PSV Captain was injured which lead to the introduction of Xavi Simon's. Gakpo waisted some big 1v1 chances shooting it wide. Embarrassing  A promising starlet, Manchester United also have shown interest in the pass week's.     Congratulations to Rangers, winning Europa league and also finally qualifying for the Champions League is Awesome for the club,fans and for everyone innit the squad. Dream's also comes to Reality!