UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[reagansimms]

Both teams implemented a different strategy, Inter Milan played with repeated attacks because they are targeting victory at home while Atletico Madrid applied a defensive game and hoped that the match ended in a draw unfortunately Atletico Madrid's defense managed to break in the 80th minute and Inter Milan locked the victory.

It's not unusual to find Atletico Madrid defending in a game where they aren't sure of victory, especially when they are playing a better and in form side like Inter Milan. Worst still in this encounter, Inter is playing from a home side. Simeone would always try to defend and not conceive with hopes that, by some chance they night catch Inter Milan on a counter attack and get something out of it but, how well does this strategy works, you eventually get pressured to conceive. When your not taking the game to them and your defense is constantly been tested, they are sure to find the break at some point and get a winning goal.
AC Milan needs to be more attacking, they've got a squad that give them that attacking power.

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

[8rch7]

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

Actually the victory over one goal is not really secure Inter Milan for second leg match, since home and away goals format in Champion League removing there are not really important when second leg match Inter scored goal against Atletico Madrid but they loss aggregate have to continue penalty kick. But not bad capital lead one goal and for second leg match Inter Milan can play full defensive and get match result draw have been enough for securing quarter final ticket.
Too early for predicting Inter Milan has opportunity will lead to final round in Champion League competition back to back because last season Inter got luckiness with easily opponent teams in drawing schedule since 16 of round until final round. I can't sure if possibility Inter Milan has to face Real Madrid or Manchester City in the quarter or semifinal round can defeat both strong team for qualifying to final round.

[Mayor of ogba]

Inter vs Atletico Madrid
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Look how Inter really didn't give any chance for Atletico Madrid to attack.
https://talkimg.com/images/2024/02/20/YEvUa.png

Atletico Madrid seemed to be really frustrated because they were so hard to attack to Inter's  defense. Actually, Both Atletico Madrid and Inter did great job, but in this case, Inter did much better in attacking. they are more offensive although they actually also faced some difficulties during the match.

Atletico Madrid didn't shot a single shot towards the net according to these stats which is so bad if we add also to it a reduced number of serious attempts to score. This defeat wasn't good for sure but taking only one goal away give them an opportunity to try to win once playing in their home.

For me, PSV Eindhoven 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund match was more interesting but unfortunately Dortmund couldn't keep their positive result.
I think these both games will be concluded in the second leg. I mean even a single victory isn't enough to be confident that team will pass..

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

[X-ray]

Atletico Madrid didn't shot a single shot towards the net according to these stats which is so bad if we add also to it a reduced number of serious attempts to score. This defeat wasn't good for sure but taking only one goal away give them an opportunity to try to win once playing in their home.

For me, PSV Eindhoven 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund match was more interesting but unfortunately Dortmund couldn't keep their positive result.
I think these both games will be concluded in the second leg. I mean even a single victory isn't enough to be confident that team will pass..

An interesting match between psv vs dortmund but in my opinion psv holding dortmund is good enough because in terms of quality and squad dortmund is better. but in leg 2 psv will experience difficulties because psv must play in dortmund's home but psv is still possible to make a surprise even though playing away in dortmund's home.

That's bad resuid for PSV. I ain't say that's good result and why? it's caused by PSV was unable to win the game against dortmund when it was playing at home. This gives dortmund more advantages when it will be facing the second leg. Let's talk about the truth that if dortmund was fully dominating the game.
Ths second leg is going to be another disaster for the PSV, dortmund has very good record when it was playing away. It can be seen from how dortmund was able leaving from the match that would be giving the club a lot of disadvantage. I do support dortmund in the next leg.
The next match is not going to be easy match for dortmund and im sure about this. Theoricallym PSV has greater chance to win the game but it's unable to do that.


The next match is going to be another good match for dortmund. The club can only win with narrow score and it will be qualifying for the next stage. it will not so difficult to beat PSV again.
PSG needs a miracle to win against dortmund when it was playing at home. it's caused by this club is always performing crazily at home. It reminds me of the match between it and some good teams in the group stage.

[Uruhara]

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

I don't know what happened to Atletico Madrid but in that match the Atletico Madrid squad seemed to lose their accuracy. At the beginning of the first half Atletico Madrid had a chance but well their shooting accuracy was really a big problem in the match. While Inter Milan actually also had more good chances. But we have to appreciate J. Oblak as a goalkeeper who I thought was really great in the match. Because he is always able to read the movement of the direction of the ball that will be shot by Inter MIlan players. If not J. Oblak I think Atletico Madrid could concede a few more goals. But the goalkeeper's saving action was extraordinary.

I already guessed Inter Milan would excel in the match. So this result is not surprising at all. It's just that Atletico Madrid did play below their usual performance.

[Republikcoin.com]

I don't know what happened to Atletico Madrid but in that match the Atletico Madrid squad seemed to lose their accuracy. At the beginning of the first half Atletico Madrid had a chance but well their shooting accuracy was really a big problem in the match. While Inter Milan actually also had more good chances. But we have to appreciate J. Oblak as a goalkeeper who I thought was really great in the match. Because he is always able to read the movement of the direction of the ball that will be shot by Inter MIlan players. If not J. Oblak I think Atletico Madrid could concede a few more goals. But the goalkeeper's saving action was extraordinary.

I already guessed Inter Milan would excel in the match. So this result is not surprising at all. It's just that Atletico Madrid did play below their usual performance.

Atletico Madrid have tried to do their best, but it must be admitted that Inter Milan has slightly better strength and because Inter Milan plays at home, their motivation and self-confidence is greater than Atletico Madrid.
I think Atletico Madrid's 1 goal defeat is not too difficult for Atletico Madrid to turn things around because Atletico Madrid will play at home in the second leg so they still have a chance.

Overall Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan do not have a significant difference in quality so in the round of 16 the match between these two teams is very difficult to predict.

[Davian144]

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Now you can think like that, but Atletico Madrid themselves will also make a little evaluation of themselves before they play the second leg match with Inter Milan. Because Atletico Madrid also won't want to be complacent about the defeat they experienced in the first leg yesterday, so the second leg could quite possibly be a very fierce match for them in order to qualify for the next round even though Inter Milan themselves already have a little capital which they got yesterday in first leg.

[OcTradism]

I don't know what happened to Atletico Madrid but in that match the Atletico Madrid squad seemed to lose their accuracy. At the beginning of the first half Atletico Madrid had a chance but well their shooting accuracy was really a big problem in the match. While Inter Milan actually also had more good chances. But we have to appreciate J. Oblak as a goalkeeper who I thought was really great in the match. Because he is always able to read the movement of the direction of the ball that will be shot by Inter MIlan players. If not J. Oblak I think Atletico Madrid could concede a few more goals. But the goalkeeper's saving action was extraordinary.

I already guessed Inter Milan would excel in the match. So this result is not surprising at all. It's just that Atletico Madrid did play below their usual performance.

Inter Milan created many opportunities and they only converted one of them to the only and winning goal. They should finish those chances better to have a safer advantage before a second match in Spain. It's a little disappointment from this winning but the match ends and they can celebrate the winning. Meanwhile, after celebration and a next match, they can sit down and build up a properly plan for a second match.

Atletico Madrid will become stronger and more dangerous at their home stadium and I believe Inter Milan will not have an easy and comfortable match in Spain. Oblak had a great match for Atletico Madrid and he will continue to be a foundation for his club to win against Inter Milan in an aggregated result.

[Despairo]

Atletico Madrid have tried to do their best, but it must be admitted that Inter Milan has slightly better strength and because Inter Milan plays at home, their motivation and self-confidence is greater than Atletico Madrid.
I think Atletico Madrid's 1 goal defeat is not too difficult for Atletico Madrid to turn things around because Atletico Madrid will play at home in the second leg so they still have a chance.

Overall Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan do not have a significant difference in quality so in the round of 16 the match between these two teams is very difficult to predict.

I disagree, Inter completely dominating in this match despite they only score one goal. It's shame to see Atletico Madrid, they were able to fight against Real Madrid which one of toughest club in the world, but they can't resist against Inter.

Inter could score more than one if they're lucky enough, I don't expect Atletico Madrid to win in the second leg, they're on a different level.

[RaltcoinsB]

Both teams implemented a different strategy, Inter Milan played with repeated attacks because they are targeting victory at home while Atletico Madrid applied a defensive game and hoped that the match ended in a draw unfortunately Atletico Madrid's defense managed to break in the 80th minute and Inter Milan locked the victory.

It's not unusual to find Atletico Madrid defending in a game where they aren't sure of victory, especially when they are playing a better and in form side like Inter Milan. Worst still in this encounter, Inter is playing from a home side. Simeone would always try to defend and not conceive with hopes that, by some chance they night catch Inter Milan on a counter attack and get something out of it but, how well does this strategy works, you eventually get pressured to conceive. When your not taking the game to them and your defense is constantly been tested, they are sure to find the break at some point and get a winning goal.
AC Milan needs to be more attacking, they've got a squad that give them that attacking power.

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

Even if they don't win the UCL cup, I'm sure they will try hard to reach the final again. Inter are a great team and beating a team like Atletico with such a dominant game proved to the world how good they are. Imter is definitely one of the biggest favorites for Serie A and UCL.

[Strongkored]

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

However, unfortunately the 1-0 lead was not safe for Inter Milan, whose second match had to go to Atletico Madrid's home ground, and to be honest, seeing this result made Atletico Madrid the favorite to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, because even though in this first match Atletico didn't seem good against Inter Milan because they didn't even have a single shot on target but the home factor in the second match would give Atletico more of an advantage.
I actually find it quite strange that Inter Milan was only able to win by a narrow score, they should have scored at least two goals because with a two goal lead it would have put even more pressure on Atletico. In the second match, Inter Milan had to continue playing aggressively to at least make the match end in a draw.

And Dortmund just drawing against PSV isn't that bad because the second match will be the deciding factor and Dortmund still has a bigger chance of qualifying, and I'm pretty sure Dortmund will qualify for the next round.

[rahmad2nd]

Inter - A.Madrid game was good, Inter played well and won. Inter is the favorite in this matchup and they will most likely win this matchup.

Inter vs Atletico match, I have previously written about it in several posts. this match made me a little suspicious after I tried to research and analyze it. and yeah, Inter won the match at San Siro, their home ground. referring to the course of the match, Inter dominated possession of the ball and opportunities. however, Inter were more aggressive in the second half with 62% ball possession, 11 total shots, 3 on target, 3 big chances, and one chance that was converted well into a goal. tactically, Inter is better than Atletico Madrid. as usual, Simone Inzaghi's patterns and systems are quite readable. in short, this match was as I expected, Inter won 1-0 on aggregate. in the second leg which will be held at the Metropolitano, sometimes ATM. the squad must reverse the situation and overthrow Inter at home to Atletico Madrid.

PSV Eindhoven - Borussia Dortmund ended in a draw, which is good news for Dortmund because I think they will have a comfortable win at home.

PSV vs Borussia Dortmund. this match, as I predicted in the previous post. if I don't choose one of these two teams. referring to the odds available for this match, it is clear that there is something odd for me. after I searched and researched. the results of my analysis, this match will not produce many goals from both teams. and yeah, the result of this match was a draw with a score of 1-1. referring to the course of the match, Dortmund should have been able to maintain their lead after Donyell Malen scored a goal in the 24th minute. in the second half, PSV benefited from a kick from the penalty spot, which ultimately saved them from defeat and equalized the score at 1-1. previously, the estimate was Under 3.25 with odds @1.74. and yeah, the results of both matches last night matched my estimates.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Inter vs Atletico Madrid
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Look how Inter really didn't give any chance for Atletico Madrid to attack.
https://talkimg.com/images/2024/02/20/YEvUa.png

Atletico Madrid seemed to be really frustrated because they were so hard to attack to Inter's  defense. Actually, Both Atletico Madrid and Inter did great job, but in this case, Inter did much better in attacking. they are more offensive although they actually also faced some difficulties during the match.

Atletico Madrid didn't shot a single shot towards the net according to these stats which is so bad if we add also to it a reduced number of serious attempts to score. This defeat wasn't good for sure but taking only one goal away give them an opportunity to try to win once playing in their home.

For me, PSV Eindhoven 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund match was more interesting but unfortunately Dortmund couldn't keep their positive result.
I think these both games will be concluded in the second leg. I mean even a single victory isn't enough to be confident that team will pass..

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

How can you say that? did you mean play away is an easy task? come one my friend. Atletico madrid was playing away and it was being so far from what i have expected. I thought atletico madrid could lost with more than three goals but it's not happening. It proves that if atletico madrid was capable enough to handling the club to fully defensive against intermilan.
Intermilan is the strongest club and this is my main reason to say that if atletico madrid was lucky enough to have only conceded 1 goal against intermilan. I could be more than it and this is also giving atletico madrid more advantage rather than conceded a lot of goals.

Intermilan could be scored as manmy goals as possible but i must admit that both of clubs have very strong defensive lines. This is why intermilan was also feeling so difficult to scored more goals against atletico madrid. I was not even expecting that atletico madrid lost with narrow score agianst intermilan
It was obviously a miracle for atletico madrid caused by this club is able performing even better than last season. The chance owned by atletico madrid to go to the next round is big enough.

[Mame89]

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

Seeing Inter's game in this match, it feels like Inter will qualify for the next round. Inter Milan's game is getting more solid and developing, just extraordinary. Arnautovic was just a little unlucky with his chances, even though he managed to score Inter's winning goal, it must be admitted that Arnautovic had many chances but his finishing was still poor.

However, Arnautovic's last few matches have been quite good, from possession of the ball today against Atletico he was quite good, it's just that his confidence needs to be improved, if he scores again in the second leg then he will be more confident.

Good results even though they are not yet safe, Inter must not be arrogant and remain focused, hopefully they can get good results in the second leg. Because overall Inter played well, be careful during the second leg because Inter only needs a draw to qualify for the next round.

[Mayor of ogba]

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Now you can think like that, but Atletico Madrid themselves will also make a little evaluation of themselves before they play the second leg match with Inter Milan. Because Atletico Madrid also won't want to be complacent about the defeat they experienced in the first leg yesterday, so the second leg could quite possibly be a very fierce match for them in order to qualify for the next round even though Inter Milan themselves already have a little capital which they got yesterday in first leg.

I know it is not easy to win against Italian clubs at their home ground, but Atletico Madrid could have done better against Inter Milan yesterday. There is hope for Atletico Madrid to qualify for the next round of the UEFA Champions League if they improve their performance when Inter Milan visits them at home and also defeat them by two goals to nothing.

[joniboini]

However, Arnautovic's last few matches have been quite good, from possession of the ball today against Atletico he was quite good, it's just that his confidence needs to be improved, if he scores again in the second leg then he will be more confident.

What makes you think he lacks confidence though? He's quite composed and realized he could do better based on his interview. He mentioned his injury and stuff like that so I don't think he's facing some confidence crisis, not to mention his form in the recent matches is quite good as you said[1]. I think he's been doing fine for a 34-year-old who doesn't really have solid game time due to injury etc[1].

[1] https://www.inter.it/en/news/arnautovic-interview-champions-league-inter-atletico
[2] https://whoscored.com/Players/34693/Show/Marko-Arnautovic

I know it is not easy to win against Italian clubs at their home ground, but Atletico Madrid could have done better against Inter Milan yesterday. There is hope for Atletico Madrid to qualify for the next round of the UEFA Champions League if they improve their performance when Inter Milan visits them at home and also defeat them by two goals to nothing.

I mean that's true for almost every match where a team played terribly, especially if they don't create any shot on targets at all. I think this is more of a mental issue IMO, considering how some teams perform well even in an away match. A 1 goal difference is definitely going to impact how the 2nd game will go, I'd be surprised if ATM doesn't play a high-pressing game to score as soon as possible so they can switch the momentum to their side ASAP.

[Agbamoni]

1 goal lead is not enough for Dortmund to secure the win today. They have to score more if they want to qualify. Am saying this because i still see more pressing from their opponents and care is not taken we might see an equalising goal from PSV.

Although i have placed my bet on Dortmund to win but with multiple of goals of 3. So i am still expecting to see more goals, each specifically from both teams.

The game is away for Borussia Dortmund so winning even with one goal difference will be good.
Right now PSV Eindhoven player de Jong scored a goal from a penalty and it is 1 - 1 right now. This will make things more complicated for Borussia Dortmund especially seeing the odds how shifted drastically from Dortmund being favourite before PSV goal and after it being less favourite..

Perhaps now you will know why i said that 1 goal was not enough. Because i know that sooner PSV would score and if they score there will a slight chances for Dortmund to win the match. And just exactly like i predicted that is what happened. The game ended  a draw when Dortmund had chances to have make it 2 during the second half.

I dont know some teams can be so relentless after scoring their first goal they all fall back to defend. Yes, it is the instruction from their coach but it is not a wise decision in my own observation. Bringing your opponents closer to your post gives them high hope and a chance to score you. This is what happened yesterday, even if the goal did not come directly something like a free kick, penalty may come up that will lead to goal.

[swogerino]

Atletico Madrid's performance against Inter Milan was not that good yesterday. Atletico Madrid managed to have seven attempts with no shot on target, which even made Inter Milan's goalkeeper more relaxed. If Inter Milan can stop Atletico Madrid from scoring in their return match, I think Inter Milan will qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Now you can think like that, but Atletico Madrid themselves will also make a little evaluation of themselves before they play the second leg match with Inter Milan. Because Atletico Madrid also won't want to be complacent about the defeat they experienced in the first leg yesterday, so the second leg could quite possibly be a very fierce match for them in order to qualify for the next round even though Inter Milan themselves already have a little capital which they got yesterday in first leg.

I know it is not easy to win against Italian clubs at their home ground, but Atletico Madrid could have done better against Inter Milan yesterday. There is hope for Atletico Madrid to qualify for the next round of the UEFA Champions League if they improve their performance when Inter Milan visits them at home and also defeat them by two goals to nothing.

For me it was Inter that should have won with a better result yesterday night although a win is always a win.Now they have complicated a lot their return game as they need to defend really well and hope for some counter attack to end the game.Atletico on the other hand will go all in in the return leg and try to win it.This is wide open as a game,much more than the Dortmund game which I see them easily winning their return leg.

[barisbilgili]

Seeing Inter's game in this match, it feels like Inter will qualify for the next round. Inter Milan's game is getting more solid and developing, just extraordinary. Arnautovic was just a little unlucky with his chances, even though he managed to score Inter's winning goal, it must be admitted that Arnautovic had many chances but his finishing was still poor.

However, Arnautovic's last few matches have been quite good, from possession of the ball today against Atletico he was quite good, it's just that his confidence needs to be improved, if he scores again in the second leg then he will be more confident.

Good results even though they are not yet safe, Inter must not be arrogant and remain focused, hopefully they can get good results in the second leg. Because overall Inter played well, be careful during the second leg because Inter only needs a draw to qualify for the next round.

Inter Milan's performance was quite impressive, but unfortunately they were only able to score 1 goal and they missed quite a lot of opportunities to convert them into goals.
Agg advantage of 1 goal is actually not profitable for Inter Milan because in the second leg match, Atletico Madrid, who will play at home, will have higher self-confidence with full support from their supporters and logically, Agg 1 goal is not a difficult thing to catch.

[naira]

As previously thought, Inter would take advantage of the home match to win in the first leg. Marko Arnautovic goal gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, this result is certainly an important asset for Inter heading into the quarter-finals. Atletico were not able to do much in this match, Inter managed to lock them up with a very brilliant game. Inter's appearance this season is more competitive after reaching the Champions League Final last season. A performance like this is an important asset for Inter to win the UCL title, it is very realistic to be able to reach the final round again if they are able to maintain their performance.

Inter won in a dramatic way because throughout the match so many opportunities failed to become goals. In my opinion, even though not many goals were scored it was really entertaining to see both teams giving each other attacks on the opponent's defense line, Oblak managed to secure several dangerous kicks into the goal. He should have gotten MOTM in this match even though he lost he was praised for his solid goalkeeping. Inter themselves  usually play tough but in this match they looked aggressive and able to adapt to Atletico Madrid style of play. Apart from that, Martinez missed many opportunities, he repeatedly failed to execute even though he was without a guard. Inter got the 3 points they deserved because they didn't stop  fighting to break down Atletico Madrid's defense.