UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[Daniel91]

I think it is still early to bet on Champions League matches from this round. I'm speaking for myself at least because there are still so many teams that I don't have any idea about. I tried to bet on such teams in the past and it didn't end up well for me.    It feels safer to bet on the matches of more known teams than these for me.

This is the last season with the current Champions League format indeed. I wish it didn't change because I find the new one ridiculous. You are in a league-like system but you don't even play with all the teams there. I don't know how fair this system is going to be but let's see. If it doesn't work out well they would return to the previous version I guess.

bet only on teams that you know their strengths. and you can predict your victory better. don't waste money on bets that are hard to guess.

regarding the new system in this competition, it increases the number of clubs that will be participating and with the League format, maybe it will be more attractive for every club. but we haven't seen which one will be more efficient we can see how it will be successfully implemented and successful or will leave controversy at the end of the season.

It seems to me that FIFA and UEFA are experimenting too much lately with all competitions and that their main motivation is to increase earnings and not to increase the quality of the competition.
When you include more national teams or clubs in the competition, the quality of the competition decreases, but the earnings increase due to more matches.
However, this means that key players in the main teams in the Champions League will have to play a lot more games, will be more tired and there will be more injuries.
I believe that the coaches and players of the main clubs in the Champions League are not happy with the proposed changes to the competition, but no one asks them for their opinion, what is shame.
Klopp and Pep already complained last year about the fact that their main players have to play too many games in the season, but nobody listens to them and now there will be even more games per season.

[ShowOff]

It seems to me that FIFA and UEFA are experimenting too much lately with all competitions and that their main motivation is to increase earnings and not to increase the quality of the competition.
When you include more national teams or clubs in the competition, the quality of the competition decreases, but the earnings increase due to more matches.
However, this means that key players in the main teams in the Champions League will have to play a lot more games, will be more tired and there will be more injuries.
I believe that the coaches and players of the main clubs in the Champions League are not happy with the proposed changes to the competition, but no one asks them for their opinion, what is shame.
Klopp and Pep already complained last year about the fact that their main players have to play too many games in the season, but nobody listens to them and now there will be even more games per season.

Top European coaches have complained about the policy, but it seems that complaints are just complaints without much consideration. The more matches the players will play, the greater the risk of injury to the players due to fatigue or the like. Of course that would cost the club and the players themselves, but they can't do much.

Pep Giardiola is quite vocal about complaining about the large number of match schedules in several international competitions, but there has not been much positive impact from the policies he has taken by FIFA and UEFA.

[zaim7413]

Defending the title is not as easy as we say, even though Manchester City is very much closer to the potential for a trophy. But regarding the Champions League it feels quite difficult, it's not just about the ideal squad. At a time when several players who have helped Manchester City win trophies are now moving clubs, the game system will change slightly, even though options have been prepared. Picking up the UCL trophy next season is like rolling the dice. Therefore this competition is difficult to maintain, only a few clubs have won it successively and even then with a fairly long process.

After successfully bringing home the UCL trophy last season, Manchester City certainly has the desire to defend the title. I admit defending the UCL title is not easy, only certain clubs have managed to do it. Manchester City are trying to position themselves always on the path to glory, Guardiola has made changes in his squad after several players left for other clubs. Of course it is not easy for Guardiola to complete this challenge because there will be fierce competition this season. The clubs that have qualified for the UCL have made major changes in their squads to provide competition to Manchester City who hold the title as defending champions.

[masulum]

One beauty about the UEFA Champions League is that it is the home of surprises and upsets. Newcastle can pull up a surprise in the champions league next season and surprise many punters of the game. I believe the Newcastle United team goal is to reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. I believe Eddie Howe can achieve that

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

[aylabadia05]

Top European coaches have complained about the policy, but it seems that complaints are just complaints without much consideration. The more matches the players will play, the greater the risk of injury to the players due to fatigue or the like. Of course that would cost the club and the players themselves, but they can't do much.

Pep Guardiola is quite vocal about complaining about the large number of match schedules in several international competitions, but there has not been much positive impact from the policies he has taken by FIFA and UEFA.

Before Pep Guardiola there was Jurgen Klopp who voiced his objections to the tight schedule of matches. Of the players, Toni Kroos, who was the most vocal, said the same thing.
I don't really understand the rules made by UEFA and FIFA, but the level of density of match schedules in several competitions is no longer comparable. The direction is running projects that generate profits for them.

Here, I am on the side of the players and coaches who criticized the tight schedule of matches. They are professionals, but they are people too. Don't make soccer players look like dolls.

[rahmad2nd]

Defending the title is not as easy as we say, even though Manchester City is very much closer to the potential for a trophy. But regarding the Champions League it feels quite difficult, it's not just about the ideal squad. At a time when several players who have helped Manchester City win trophies are now moving clubs, the game system will change slightly, even though options have been prepared. Picking up the UCL trophy next season is like rolling the dice. Therefore this competition is difficult to maintain, only a few clubs have won it successively and even then with a fairly long process.

After successfully bringing home the UCL trophy last season, Manchester City certainly has the desire to defend the title. I admit defending the UCL title is not easy, only certain clubs have managed to do it. Manchester City are trying to position themselves always on the path to glory, Guardiola has made changes in his squad after several players left for other clubs. Of course it is not easy for Guardiola to complete this challenge because there will be fierce competition this season. The clubs that have qualified for the UCL have made major changes in their squads to provide competition to Manchester City who hold the title as defending champions.

Until now, for me City remains the team with the most potential in the race for the trophy in this competition. even if some of his core players leave, Pep will soon be bringing in the ideal newcomer. also, City is still strengthened by several of its flagship players. without exception, they have second tier players who are just as good as the first team. Currently, Mahrez, Silva, even Walker, are rumored to be leaving the Etihad soon. of course, City will lose their core players. moreover, Gundohan has now joined Barcelona. but what is certain, Pep, only needs to bring in players who have characteristics according to the system he implements. financially, they have no problem signing the players they want in this transfer window.

However, we agree that it was not easy for Pep to lead his team to defend the title for the second time in this competition. only a few clubs, ever defended successive Champions League titles. but in any case, as I said at the start, that City have a pretty high chance of defending their title for a second time. because, in addition to having a team squad that is very competent on almost all fronts, the system that Pep implemented was part of the key to their success last season. and maybe, for the season to come. Regarding whether they can, let's just follow every development.

[Litzki1990]

The players that Manchester City have released have all been in good form but the main reason for their release may be their age. Because older players are more likely to get injured, Manchester City may be leaving older players out of the squad, thinking about injuries and the effect of age on performance. As they are the defending champions, they are paying more attention to new players to maintain their status. Some of the players who have been released and some of the players who are about to be released have already found their replacements but then released those players so I think Manchester City fans have no reason to worry about this. Since Guardiwala is in charge of Man City, I hope he will do well for Manchester City.

We are ready to see what Manchester City can offer in next UEFA Champions League. Manchester city lose most of their crucial players this summer, Pep Guardiola watching the possible outcomes, he's making the best decision for the cityzens. Signing vibrant young players this summer, and these would served as longterm project for him and the club. When I say Guardiola is a genius, ofcourse we ought not to argue because he just proof it last season with winning a treble and stand out to he famous and successful with the present achievement he acquired.

Guardiwala is no doubt the best manager so whatever decision he takes there must be good reasons behind it. Believing in him, Manchester City is essentially releasing one player after another. At the moment, Manchester City may be building a youth-oriented team where young players will lead the team in key positions. However, Manchester City has not given up all the experienced and older players, so far those players who can contribute a lot to the team and who can make a big impact in different matches to make the team win are still retained by Manchester City. That is, Guardiwala has released some players by thinking about which player will get the maximum performance from the next season and which player will not, and their release will definitely bring something positive for the team.

[ShowOff]

Defending the title is not as easy as we say, even though Manchester City is very much closer to the potential for a trophy. But regarding the Champions League it feels quite difficult, it's not just about the ideal squad. At a time when several players who have helped Manchester City win trophies are now moving clubs, the game system will change slightly, even though options have been prepared. Picking up the UCL trophy next season is like rolling the dice. Therefore this competition is difficult to maintain, only a few clubs have won it successively and even then with a fairly long process.

In the last decade, only Real Madrid has been able to defend the Champions League title in 3 consecutive seasons, this is truly an extraordinary achievement. Not a single team has been able to match Real Madrid's current achievements even though they are good teams in their respective domestic leagues.

Manchester City have the opportunity to make great history in the Champions League if they successfully defend the title next season. But I agree with your opinion that defending the title is not as easy as say. Pep Guardiola certainly has enough understanding of the condition of his team, but he can't be 100% sure to secure the title even if he has a quality team.

[marcous]

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

Yes it makes perfect sense that Newcastle need time to build a squad that has a winning mentality like the UCL. Everyone is aware that the winning mentality is a very important factor and must be possessed by everyone in the club, from club officials, managers, staff to players. Of course to get it takes a long time, and patience in fighting whether you win or lose. Roman Abramovic waited for the Champions League trophy to be placed in the Chelsea cupboard for more than eight years, Sheikh Mansour had to wait for more than 15 years to get the trophy with Man City.

I think the two stories of the journey of the Elite EPL club can be a direct example for Newcastle and their fans. Everything takes time and as you said the club's finances can make it easier to sign players but can't make it faster to win trophies. The English Premier League trophy for Newcastle will be more realistic as a sign that they deserve to be reckoned with by other teams, the UCL will follow later.

[hahay]

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

Anyway, if Newcastle are aggressive to bring in players who have a winning mentality, then i'm sure that Newcastle can get it. But unfortunately, so far Newcastle are not too aggressive to bring in players who have more experience who are also more qualified. But, that does not mean Newcastle must first win the Premier League title to bring in players with such criteria. Because the most important thing is, atleast Newcastle can play well in the Champion League, it seems it is also enough to get quality players to accept offers to play at Newcastle. But yes, let's look forward to what results Newcastle will get in the Champions League next season, because of course the hope is to qualify for the last 16 or maybe also the quarter finals.

[KTChampions]

It seems to me that FIFA and UEFA are experimenting too much lately with all competitions and that their main motivation is to increase earnings and not to increase the quality of the competition.
When you include more national teams or clubs in the competition, the quality of the competition decreases, but the earnings increase due to more matches.
However, this means that key players in the main teams in the Champions League will have to play a lot more games, will be more tired and there will be more injuries.
I believe that the coaches and players of the main clubs in the Champions League are not happy with the proposed changes to the competition, but no one asks them for their opinion, what is shame.
Klopp and Pep already complained last year about the fact that their main players have to play too many games in the season, but nobody listens to them and now there will be even more games per season.

UEFA only cares about (in recent years) strangling its rival - the Super League, and FIFA generally just seems to make money and can organize any competition at any time of the year, as long as someone pays them. As for the fact that all their ventures are profitable, I strongly doubt that someone is seriously watching the League of Nations? Or the Conference League? Or will someone be seriously worried about the new club world championship? 

[DanWalker]

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

Anyway, if Newcastle are aggressive to bring in players who have a winning mentality, then i'm sure that Newcastle can get it. But unfortunately, so far Newcastle are not too aggressive to bring in players who have more experience who are also more qualified. But, that does not mean Newcastle must first win the Premier League title to bring in players with such criteria. Because the most important thing is, atleast Newcastle can play well in the Champion League, it seems it is also enough to get quality players to accept offers to play at Newcastle. But yes, let's look forward to what results Newcastle will get in the Champions League next season, because of course the hope is to qualify for the last 16 or maybe also the quarter finals.

I hope I am not wrong but I believe Newcastle United is a kind of new entry in the Champions League region in recent times. The performance that they have shown in the English Premier League was obviously incredible. But to perform well in the Champions League they will have to bring in new and better players.

I absolutely agree with @hahay that Newcastle United is not going aggressive in the transformer market. At least not so far. If they do not get aggressive they will not be able to win matches in the Champions League in crucial times. I don't think that performance is going to be great for them in the Champions League, to be honest. And by that I mean they are not going to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Pep is aware that his squad is still good enough that he doesn't need much for next season as their current players are in a good enough range for a club.
Gundogan is gone but they are also potentially losing bernardo Silva and have already lost Kyle Walker in defence.
I think Pep will look for someone suitable again to fill the position Kyle Walker left behind.
But he's not in too much of a hurry on this because he's also aware that rushing things could lead to missteps. There are some rumours about Pavard as Kyle Walker's replacement now but these too are still just rumours.

But indeed talking about their performance, they still have a pretty solid squad on each line for their reserves, they also have some good players so this is clearly still in Manchester City's favour despite losing several players and for the Champions League they are still one of the candidates especially with their current condition as defending champions.

Losing Gundogan, Walker, Mahrez and the potential to be left behind by Bernardo Silva has not made Pep Guardiola dizzy with the current condition of the squad he has. The arrival of Mateo Kovacic can provide a solution in midfield and may be projected as a replacement for Gundogan. The calm demeanor appointed by Guardiola indicates that the squad currently owned can still be relied upon, it does not rule out that Guardiola will look for other quality players to add to Manchester City's strength.
Manchester City which has the status as the defending champion, must be able to give its best in the Champions League because the demands this season are heavier after achieving success last season.

That said, Pep's confidence level is actually very good and worthy of praise I think.
He always allows his players to leave or stay at the club for as long as their contracts last and that's the case for Bernardo, Mahrez and Gundogan at the moment.
In the case of Gundogan for example, Pep wanted him to stay but when Gundogan wanted to leave with his status and self-awareness that he would have difficulties from the competition for the line-up Pep understood and did not give a difficult thing instead he allowed it well because he realised that being forced to stay would also be useless and I like Pep's personality like this.
Players coming and going for a club is normal and Pep knows this, but on the other hand he also immediately thinks about his squad whether it is still capable or not and when he feels he is still lacking he immediately buys quickly as a replacement but when he feels enough he doesn't do much and gives more confidence to existing players.
As for the replacement of Kyle Walker, there are currently some rumours about Pavard who really wants to leave Bayern. There is also the name Hakimi who is currently being discussed as one of the successors to replace Kyle Walker for Manchester City.

[klidex]

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

Anyway, if Newcastle are aggressive to bring in players who have a winning mentality, then i'm sure that Newcastle can get it. But unfortunately, so far Newcastle are not too aggressive to bring in players who have more experience who are also more qualified. But, that does not mean Newcastle must first win the Premier League title to bring in players with such criteria. Because the most important thing is, atleast Newcastle can play well in the Champion League, it seems it is also enough to get quality players to accept offers to play at Newcastle. But yes, let's look forward to what results Newcastle will get in the Champions League next season, because of course the hope is to qualify for the last 16 or maybe also the quarter finals.

I hope I am not wrong but I believe Newcastle United is a kind of new entry in the Champions League region in recent times. The performance that they have shown in the English Premier League was obviously incredible. But to perform well in the Champions League they will have to bring in new and better players.

I absolutely agree with @hahay that Newcastle United is not going aggressive in the transformer market. At least not so far. If they do not get aggressive they will not be able to win matches in the Champions League in crucial times. I don't think that performance is going to be great for them in the Champions League, to be honest. And by that I mean they are not going to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

I actually agree with some people saying that Newcastle's performance started to look strong last season but if we talk about the champions league I don't think Newcastle will be that strong.
One thing we have to remember that the champions league is a very strong competition from big clubs like Bayern munchen, Real madrid, PSG and even rival club Manchester city.
It is very difficult for Newcastle to be able to compete and beat the club and reach the semifinals, unless Newcastle can bring in a star player with very strong talent

[Cookdata]

Pep Guardiola became a coach who was very influential for the player's interest in joining them. I think seeing the pattern of Pep Guardiola tactics in this transfer window doesn't mean that they are more silent in the sense that they move more smoothly in their approach to signing players. Yes, the players that will be released by Manchester City are the key players that brought Manchester City to a treble winner last season.

if you check pep has had a very good record for quite some time now and the only problem I have with Pep is that he gets worried too much despite being a great coach but I understand that feeling, being a coach is not as easy as it looks the pressure is always high during every ongoing matches, during this transfer window you will notice that pep is not doing too much, he always know what step to take at a particular time, his strategy always works for him, and Manchester city letting players go does not really affect their performance I always envy them, of the sincere truth Manchester city is good.

He is a human being and I think that is how he demonstrates his failure when things are not going as he wants, did you notice how he does jump up over excitement when his boys do the scoring, that is the kind of person he is and he mode of satisfaction in every game. In addition, what might have contributed to all that could be that his mind was already there to take the Champions League, they were here last season only for Miracle to happen and got eliminated by Real Madrid and that is one of the worst elimination that ever occurs to them because they lead in the first leg and fumble in the second leg.

I notice that Pep doesn't care about what people have said about him claiming he was able to win the Champions League in the past because he had Messi on his side but he was able to prove the debate the other way about his ability and what he can do without natural born players, he was able to achieve treble with dedicated and hardworking players in 8 years of his life in Manchester City.

[BITCOIN4X]

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if you check pep has had a very good record for quite some time now and the only problem I have with Pep is that he gets worried too much despite being a great coach but I understand that feeling, being a coach is not as easy as it looks the pressure is always high during every ongoing matches, during this transfer window you will notice that pep is not doing too much, he always know what step to take at a particular time, his strategy always works for him, and Manchester city letting players go does not really affect their performance I always envy them, of the sincere truth Manchester city is good.

The worries that Pep Guardiola has about his team's achievements are completely normal. Manchester City have invested hundreds of millions of euros building their squad to win titles, and Pep Guardiola has repaid that faith by winning the treble last season. Manchester City won its first Champions League title because of the genius and ability of Pep Guardiola to manage the team, but that was also helped by the quality players he had.

The coach has a great responsibility in managing the team, of course that is a task that is paid handsomely by every football team. The success of the team is the success of the coach, it is interrelated.

[Sakanwa]

I understand the surprise in the UCL can happen to any club. But, my assumption is, with Newcastle's current strength, they still need time. It's not about their financial or the rich club, but about their chances of bringing in players who have a winning mentality in the UCL. That's why I say, maybe not for now, until they can win the EPL, then it will be easier for Newcastle to really able to compete in the UCL. We'll see PSG, with their financial strength and also the quality of their players, they can't be champions yet, the same thing can happen to newcastle. Well going to round 16 is look make sense, but we have to see in the group phase

Anyway, if Newcastle are aggressive to bring in players who have a winning mentality, then i'm sure that Newcastle can get it. But unfortunately, so far Newcastle are not too aggressive to bring in players who have more experience who are also more qualified. But, that does not mean Newcastle must first win the Premier League title to bring in players with such criteria. Because the most important thing is, atleast Newcastle can play well in the Champion League, it seems it is also enough to get quality players to accept offers to play at Newcastle. But yes, let's look forward to what results Newcastle will get in the Champions League next season, because of course the hope is to qualify for the last 16 or maybe also the quarter finals.

I must confess,the best team to me last season was Newcastle,they were the only team I was so scared of while facing Arsenal because the pressure and energy they put while playing against you is always too much,they have all it takes to be very successful in the champions league,and if they play in the kind of aggressive nature in which they normally play,it might surprise people because they may either get to quarter final or semi final,I am not doubting their abilities atall.Then talking about the kind of players they can attract in this transfer window,I see that as long as they are now playing in the champions league,any type of player in the world can actually choose to play for them because those boys are indeed good,and their coach is as well doing a great job there.

[CLS63]

I'm wondering what Manchester United will do in the Champions League this time. They couldn't join the Champions League last season and their achievement in the 2021/22 season was to qualify for last 16. At least a similar achievement would be expected from them I guess. Because they have made a really good progress with Erik ten Hag so far.

His system is working really well for now and they are trying to support this by new transfers. Mount has been signed and the Onana deal is also about to be completed. Rashford has also signed a new contract with them finally which lasts until 2028. It is important for them as well because it was going to be his last year otherwise.

Rashford is a crucial player for them to be successful and they should focus on not losing such players as well.

[Docnaster]

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if you check pep has had a very good record for quite some time now and the only problem I have with Pep is that he gets worried too much despite being a great coach but I understand that feeling, being a coach is not as easy as it looks the pressure is always high during every ongoing matches, during this transfer window you will notice that pep is not doing too much, he always know what step to take at a particular time, his strategy always works for him, and Manchester city letting players go does not really affect their performance I always envy them, of the sincere truth Manchester city is good.

The worries that Pep Guardiola has about his team's achievements are completely normal. Manchester City have invested hundreds of millions of euros building their squad to win titles, and Pep Guardiola has repaid that faith by winning the treble last season. Manchester City won its first Champions League title because of the genius and ability of Pep Guardiola to manage the team, but that was also helped by the quality players he had.

The coach has a great responsibility in managing the team, of course that is a task that is paid handsomely by every football team. The success of the team is the success of the coach, it is interrelated.

Pep Guardiola is surely one of the greatest managers to have ever graced the beautiful game of football and the way he does handle his team is absolutely phenomenal.
Manchester City management has always trusted his managerial experience and abilities from the first day he became the manager of the side and has given him every financial support that's needed to build the team to the level it is now. Pep Guardiola has repaid the trust and support of his employer by winning major silverwares over the last 5 years he's managed them

[Ndabagi01]

if you check pep has had a very good record for quite some time now and the only problem I have with Pep is that he gets worried too much despite being a great coach but I understand that feeling, being a coach is not as easy as it looks the pressure is always high during every ongoing matches, during this transfer window you will notice that pep is not doing too much, he always know what step to take at a particular time, his strategy always works for him, and Manchester city letting players go does not really affect their performance I always envy them, of the sincere truth Manchester city is good.

It is vital to be concerned and make some changes because that is what he is paid to do. He's the type of coach who doesn't hide his emotions even on the pitch when the team is struggling; he doesn't wait for the players to leave the pitch before correcting them; he does it right on the pitch, and I like him for it.
Pep is well aware of his priorities during this transfer window, and he is taking the necessary steps for the team. Manchester City, in my opinion, is still one of the finest teams in Europe and will do well in the next season champions league games.