UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[GxSTxV]

After Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eliminated by their opponents yesterday then Spanish only have 1 representative team Real Madrid and today Real Madrid has hard task because they should being an the last Spanish team who can advances to the semifinal and after playing draw in the first leg Real Madrid is in the unfavourable situation because they have to win at Manchester City home ground and actually win with 1 goal margin is enough for them

Spanish teams aren't performing as well this season compared to previous versions of UCL amd even in LaLiga, despite their historical dominance in winning the Champions League trophy over the past decade and of course the white house won 5 out of 10 trophies.
Now Real Madrid is the only Spanish representative in the Quarter Finals, their chances of qualifying to the Semifinals are slight this time. Manchester City, playing at home with a perfect record against Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium, this adds more pressure on the team. However, as you mentioned this match is unpredictable, and we have seen Real Madrid overcome worse situations in worse scenarios so maybe it’s their chance to win tonight and prove them wrong.

Moreover, the away goals rule which was previously used as a tiebreaker is no longer effective. This change gives Real Madrid a slightly better chance if this rule still used,  as they drew 3-3 in the first leg. If they manage to win with a 1 goal margin they will advance to the Semifinals and surprise everyone.

[mamesso]

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Both Dortmund and PSG that won yesterday game really surprised everyone because both teams that were eliminated secured victory in their first leg and everyone thought that they can make their win easily, i think the red card that was issued against Barcelona really helped PSG to gain their victory if not they can't defeat Barcelona. Dortmund dominated the games completely in Possession, Pass Accuracy, Accurate Passes, Total Shots, Shots On Target, they really prove that they are the host, Dortmund really shocked me compared to Barcelona, at least Barcelona have something to say about their defeat what about Atletico Madrid that have nothing to show.

PSG and Dortmund managed to advance to the semifinals after defeating their opponents in the second leg after both losing in the first leg. The comebacks made by PSG and Dortmund occurred in different ways and at different location statuses. PSG managed to win at Barcelona headquarters with a one-man advantage, while Dortmund eliminated Atletico at their headquarters.
PSG victory was not too surprising in my opinion, Barcelona's game immediately dropped after Araujo was sent off which gave PSG an advantage. Barcelona defeat was due to an unexpected incident, while Atletico were very disappointed because they were unable to maintain their lead.

[swogerino]

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Both Dortmund and PSG that won yesterday game really surprised everyone because both teams that were eliminated secured victory in their first leg and everyone thought that they can make their win easily, i think the red card that was issued against Barcelona really helped PSG to gain their victory if not they can't defeat Barcelona. Dortmund dominated the games completely in Possession, Pass Accuracy, Accurate Passes, Total Shots, Shots On Target, they really prove that they are the host, Dortmund really shocked me compared to Barcelona, at least Barcelona have something to say about their defeat what about Atletico Madrid that have nothing to show.

PSG and Dortmund managed to advance to the semifinals after defeating their opponents in the second leg after both losing in the first leg. The comebacks made by PSG and Dortmund occurred in different ways and at different location statuses. PSG managed to win at Barcelona headquarters with a one-man advantage, while Dortmund eliminated Atletico at their headquarters.
PSG victory was not too surprising in my opinion, Barcelona's game immediately dropped after Araujo was sent off which gave PSG an advantage. Barcelona defeat was due to an unexpected incident, while Atletico were very disappointed because they were unable to maintain their lead.

The draw I think is giving an advantage to PSG as they will face Dortmund and let's be honest after seeing the two leg games of both teams it looks crystal clear that PSG should be the easy team to advance to the final.It looks like this is their year after so many years failing it looks like they have the perfect opportunity and they would be love to see in the final any team between Arsenal or Bayern Munchen,a team from that clash which in most theory speaking is highly unlikely as whichever team from the Manchester City and Real clash,most likely can also win against Bayern or Arsenal in the semi final,so things look pretty neat so far.

[RockBell]

Great efforts were made by Dortmund and Atletico in this second leg, and Dortmund acting as a home team can also really maximize the moment of playing at home by making two goals in the first half. But yes, because Atletico also still had a great effort, then Atletico also had at least two goals back in this match and made the aggregate 3-4. But then again, Dortmund can really maximize playing at home so Dortmund also managed to make two goals back quickly and make the aggregate 5-4. Thus, Dortmund managed to qualify for the semifinals with a very good effort in this second leg. Also, if for example today Real Madrid fails to beat Manchester City, then the result will make all three La Liga teams fall in the quarterfinal phase.

Dortmund  did a great job winning athletico Madrid and Spanish clubs they are off the competition, German clubs are not joking and they have good experience especial for Dortmund and bayern and the two clubs are good and this night we are going to know whether or not will arsenal be eliminated psg as qualified for the semi finals and don't be surprised to see psg in the finals and that is one of mbappes dream to win the finals.

Dortmund really maximize there play winning home and the leagues are getting more tougher and people did not expect it to turn out like, and today is for arsenal vs bayern and Manchester city vs real Madrid and Manchester wont lose guard to real Madrid as for arsenal no comment for now.

[salad daging]

Yep, this might be a chance for PSG to win Champions League because Dortmund isn't that strong. Even though able to beat Atletico Madrid, but Atletico Madrid is just a mediocre team in this season. Although the final match would be either Real Madrid or Manchester City i.e. toughest opponent, but any teams that can enter to final already have a mentality to win.

Both Atletico Madrid and Dortmund want to score as many as possible, that's why their take risk to sacrifice their defense lines.

I don't believe PSG will reach the UCL championship maybe they will be stuck until the final and lose that match; this is my own opinion about PSG whatever the result is it could change....
Broadly speaking Dortmund is a balanced opponent for PSG and I dare say PSG is more above it maybe PSG's chances of qualifying are still quite large compared to other clubs.

The scenario that I am sure of in the future - If PSG is in the final and meets between Real Madrid or Manchester City then I have confidence that this team will win, we know how the game statistics of this team are much better than PSG.

But we never know every team will try to reach the level they want, so the ultimate goal is the final and the champion.

[Oneandpure]

PSG and Dortmund managed to advance to the semifinals after defeating their opponents in the second leg after both losing in the first leg. The comebacks made by PSG and Dortmund occurred in different ways and at different location statuses. PSG managed to win at Barcelona headquarters with a one-man advantage, while Dortmund eliminated Atletico at their headquarters.
PSG victory was not too surprising in my opinion, Barcelona's game immediately dropped after Araujo was sent off which gave PSG an advantage. Barcelona defeat was due to an unexpected incident, while Atletico were very disappointed because they were unable to maintain their lead.

PSG and Dortmund had brilliant come back on second leg match after getting loss on first leg, for Dortmund seems most crucial
after leading awhile 2-0 and Atletico Madrid almost make being draw until 64th minutes before Niclas Füllkrug and Marcel Sabitzer scored last two goals to help Dortmund won aggregate 5-4 over Atletico. Its first time for Dortmund success qualifying until semifinal round after longer time their achievement lead until final round on season 2012/13.

PSG success make another come back against Barcelona after getting loss on first leg, get advantage after Ronald Araújo receiving red card although have conceded early but PSG success come back and winning over 1-4 and aggregate over 4-6.

[Egii Nna]

If PSG make it through the semi-finals, they will face either Manchester City, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final. 

Although the semi-final match is easy, the final match will definitely be tough for PSG if PSG can make it to the final.
Considering PSG's current performance, I would say PSG definitely deserves to qualify for the finals.

Why won't you add Arsenal to the teams that will go to the semifinals? From seeing the game today, Arsenal can still make it against Bayern Munich in the game because, with proper consideration of Arsenal's performance, they can become the winners of the trophy in the season because they are one of my favorite teams in the league. So what I will say is that we should look at the game and see who will make it to the semifinals. The games we have today will be so much tougher than yesterday's.
Because both teams are already on a draw, the game is like a starting game, which will make it more tough because, seeing as Manchester City and Real Madrid play, all of them want to make it to the semifinals, and that is the same for Arsenal and Bayern Munich, so let's just get ready to watch a war.

[arallmuus]

I dont think they PSG will make it to the final this season. Beating Barca is not a criteria it is just a step to the next strong opponent they will face. They will be facing either Dortmund, Real Madrid or Arsenal.

Eventhough I didnt really enjoy the game last night because of that red card for Barcelona that really turned the game off, I could argue that PSG was way better compared to the 1st leg. They got a chance for sure and I wouldnt count them out of the UCL race yet

As long as either City or Madrid stays on the race, its pretty much hard for any other team to compete but PSG is quite a team that could really tap that small chance into reality. Aside from playing against 10 players yesterday, they were actually quite good though because Barcelona has been trying pretty hard to keep the ball in check but they managed to still get it and scored

[Agbe]

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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Bayern Munich is one of the strong teams in the club side matches and this evening match with Arsenal will be a thug of war though these days Arsenal has not really done well with their games. And we can't just say Arsenal will win Bayern Munich like that because that is another good team in the league. Although football is not like that because a team that was not doing well can have a good squad and beat their opponent. I am still thinking how Chelsea beat Everton 6-0. Because Everton was also good team in the premier league. Let's see how this evening match will end. I will support on BM to win the match.

[AakZaki]

I was surprised even I was sure Barcelona would qualify in the end. But my prediction was wrong, even Barcelona were slaughtered to the ground. PSG looked very different, they got more comfortable when Ronald Araujo got a red card. In addition, Xavi also received a red card. Of course, this condition is very bad. Even Barcelona's chances of having trophies this season seem unobtainable. This is also Barcelona's poor achievement. Mbaape played very well, Dembele also played carefree. Congratulations PSG you made me lose money. LOL

[BitcoinHunt3r]

So we have 2 matches in the Champions League today, based on predictions from bookies Manchester City seems to be able to win easily, is it easy to beat Real Madrid who has experience? I worry that there will be a surprise here and continued through penalties. I understand that each team will try to score goals and good ideas to place bets on both teams to score or over total goals. I suggest, we should avoid betting on 1x2 market because it's more risky.

The same thing in the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal match both teams are predicted to score each other. Indeed, Bayern Munich should be favored in this fight because of playing at home but it seems that the bookie not on their side, but will we see a surprise in this match? the team that has the potential to surprise is Arsenal because they came as away team.

[BABY SHOES]

I dont think they PSG will make it to the final this season. Beating Barca is not a criteria it is just a step to the next strong opponent they will face. They will be facing either Dortmund, Real Madrid or Arsenal.

Eventhough I didnt really enjoy the game last night because of that red card for Barcelona that really turned the game off, I could argue that PSG was way better compared to the 1st leg. They got a chance for sure and I wouldnt count them out of the UCL race yet

As long as either City or Madrid stays on the race, its pretty much hard for any other team to compete but PSG is quite a team that could really tap that small chance into reality. Aside from playing against 10 players yesterday, they were actually quite good though because Barcelona has been trying pretty hard to keep the ball in check but they managed to still get it and scored

If Barcelona did not get a red card then the game would not die, overall Barcelona only played defense hoping that after winning 1 goal it could last until the end of the match but unfortunately the red card came early in the first half it was clear Barcelona was overwhelmed a lot.

Xavi was red carded due to emotion with the referee's decision...

The match is fierce and then there is a red card, one team will become dominant in the game ... this is not strange because it takes advantage of the opportunities that exist, PSG has been quite successful with its onslaught of attacks, so Barcelona's concentration is increasingly chaotic because it loses in terms of resistance.

[X-ray]

In the Champions League, we saw some really competitive matches. Dortmund led at half-time, but Atletico Madrid managed to make it 2-2 in the second half. Dortmund didn't give up and scored 2 more goals in 3 minutes to win the match 4-2 and go through. I expected the game to go to extra time, but Dortmund managed to get through the round with a good game. I must say it was a result that surprised me. Likewise, Barcelona's red card and PSG's complete control of the game after the red card told us who would win the round.

Both Dortmund and PSG that won yesterday game really surprised everyone because both teams that were eliminated secured victory in their first leg and everyone thought that they can make their win easily, i think the red card that was issued against Barcelona really helped PSG to gain their victory if not they can't defeat Barcelona. Dortmund dominated the games completely in Possession, Pass Accuracy, Accurate Passes, Total Shots, Shots On Target, they really prove that they are the host, Dortmund really shocked me compared to Barcelona, at least Barcelona have something to say about their defeat what about Atletico Madrid that have nothing to show.

People were underrating these clubs but they have been surprised when PSG and barcelona are able qualifying for the next round. The upcoming matches will be very entertaining as well caused by we will be seeing manchester city to face real madrid soon.
That's unbelievable to see how PSG was totally owning barcelona after red card awarded by referee to the barcelona. Even xavi was also getting a red card. The performance from barcelona has been dropping a lot after that moment.
It's very painful to see that but barcelona should have accepted any decision by the referee. It's also araujo's mistake too.

[Chilwell]

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

Bayern Munich StartXI: 4-2-3-1
Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich; Matthijs de Ligt; Eric Dier; Noussair Mazraoui; Leon Goretzka; Konrad Laimer; Leroy Sané; Jamal Musiala; Raphaël Guerreiro; Harry Kane

Arsenal StartXI: 4-3-3
David Raya; Benjamin White; William Saliba; Gabriel Magalhães; Takehiro Tomiyasu; Martin Ødegaard; Jorginho; Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka; Kai Havertz; Gabriel Martinelli


Manchester City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City StartXI: 4-1-4-1
Ederson; Kyle Walker; Rúben Dias; Manuel Akanji; Joško Gvardiol; Rodri; Phil Foden; Bernardo Silva; Kevin De Bruyne; Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland

Real Madrid StartXI: 4-3-3
Andriy Lunin; Daniel Carvajal; Antonio Rüdiger; Nacho Fernández; Ferland Mendy; Federico Valverde; Eduardo Camavinga; Toni Kroos; Rodrygo; Jude Bellingham; Vinícius Júnior

[Abu-Naim]

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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Bayern Munich is one of the strong teams in the club side matches and this evening match with Arsenal will be a thug of war though these days Arsenal has not really done well with their games. And we can't just say Arsenal will win Bayern Munich like that because that is another good team in the league. Although football is not like that because a team that was not doing well can have a good squad and beat their opponent. I am still thinking how Chelsea beat Everton 6-0. Because Everton was also good team in the premier league. Let's see how this evening match will end. I will support on BM to win the match.

Just like yesterday, there will be another surprising result today in the last quarter final matches of the Champions League. Arsenal is a good team, but at Allenz Arena it will be a tough match for them because Bayern Munich is a good team when it comes to Champions League despite their Bundesliga performance. I am tipping Arsenal to give us a good performance tonight because they lost their last Premier League match and they will not like to end this season without trophy even though they still have little hope in the premier league.

Manchester City will host Real Madrid today at Etihad stadium; this is another opportunity for the defending champions to eliminate Madrid again because they have did very well in the first leg by playing a draw at Santiago.

[Gencecikmen]

Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph on yesterday. Or we can say that Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League by the referee last night. Because the game turned on referee Istvan Kovacs' decision to send off Ronald Araujo and Xavi. Xavi blamed on Romanian referee István Kovács, whose performance in yesterday’s quarterfinal second leg he labeled a “disaster.”

[rahmad2nd]

Alright now back to looking at the betting markets again, surprisingly Real Madrid have odds @4.90 and Man City @1.61 this is quite a difference but we still feel confident that Real Madrid still have a chance of qualifying.

I don't know why the bookies give such high odds to Real Madrid, do you dare to take these odds?

Broadly speaking Man City were able to hold Real Madrid to a draw even though Man City took an early lead, but I think the bookies are heading this way.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich odds are not much different I guess what is seen in the betting market now, but it is interesting to do a parlay between Bayern Munich and Man City.

in this match, I dare to speculate if Manchester City wins this match. especially, if Pep changes his tactics and strategy according to the predictions that are my reference. In this match, it is predicted that Pep will apply a system with a 4-1-4-1 pattern. Referring to the composition of City's players, it seems that Pep is focusing on making the game run in the midfield. I mean, Pep plans his team to dominate control of the game. in particular, so that possession of the ball is between City's midfielders. In the Madrid camp, Don Carlo is predicted to apply a 4-3-3 or 4-3-2-1 pattern.

City will play the players Pep Guardiola relies on, while Madrid's Tchouameni will not be able to strengthen Madrid against City. I have a pattern and system that is my assessment in researching this match, even though in reality this is just personal analysis and speculation. in this match, I dare to speculate and take the risk of choosing the hadicap option with -1 @1.93, the worst scenario for me is if City will score at least 1 goal. So, my estimate is that City will win this match. especially, if Pep Guardiola implements a 3-2-4-1 or 4-1-4-1 system.
As for the Bayern vs Arsenal match, the Gunners are my favorite team so I clearly support Arsenal to win this match.

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I don't believe PSG will reach the UCL championship maybe they will be stuck until the final and lose that match; this is my own opinion about PSG whatever the result is it could change....
Broadly speaking Dortmund is a balanced opponent for PSG and I dare say PSG is more above it maybe PSG's chances of qualifying are still quite large compared to other clubs.

The scenario that I am sure of in the future - If PSG is in the final and meets between Real Madrid or Manchester City then I have confidence that this team will win, we know how the game statistics of this team are much better than PSG.

But we never know every team will try to reach the level they want, so the ultimate goal is the final and the champion.

Did we expect Barcelona to have red card yesterday? That's a no but Ronald Araujo was given one else Barcelona would have dealt with PSG yesterday but I didn't expect that to happen. This are the kind of things we don't expect from football, don't think PSG lucj is over here yet. Real Madrid once had the same luck that year and scale through the hands of PSG and Manchester City until they reach final to beat Liverpool, don't think PSG can't established the same football in this phase of Champions League.

Dortmund vs PSG is not that easy to predict, it's already known fact that PSG will go to the final because Dortmund is wouldn't stop them. Dortmund has only be lucky, Atletico played well but fall out in the second half in defenses, I'm not sure PSG will fall for such kind of game that easily.

[Stepstowealth]

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

Bayern Munich StartXI: 4-2-3-1
Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich; Matthijs de Ligt; Eric Dier; Noussair Mazraoui; Leon Goretzka; Konrad Laimer; Leroy Sané; Jamal Musiala; Raphaël Guerreiro; Harry Kane

Arsenal StartXI: 4-3-3
David Raya; Benjamin White; William Saliba; Gabriel Magalhães; Takehiro Tomiyasu; Martin Ødegaard; Jorginho; Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka; Kai Havertz; Gabriel Martinelli


Manchester City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City StartXI: 4-1-4-1
Ederson; Kyle Walker; Rúben Dias; Manuel Akanji; Joško Gvardiol; Rodri; Phil Foden; Bernardo Silva; Kevin De Bruyne; Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland

Real Madrid StartXI: 4-3-3
Andriy Lunin; Daniel Carvajal; Antonio Rüdiger; Nacho Fernández; Ferland Mendy; Federico Valverde; Eduardo Camavinga; Toni Kroos; Rodrygo; Jude Bellingham; Vinícius Júnior

All teams are lined up with their best men and ready for action and glory. For bettors, I must say that this is very unpredictable matches and they must ensure to play to win.
I think Manchester city can make it through but Real Madrid has had more experience in the UCL than they and play at their peak same as Manchester city.  I can see De Bruyne, but will he be able to perform up to his best given that he has been not too in form with a consistent display and playtime. Even if Pep's plan is midfield play, the Madrid players are skillfully, fast and can quickly lock up the midfield, but am sure Pep knows that because he has had to play with them over and over again.
Am sure Harry Kane also got a point to prove for join Bayern Munich and he did score in the first leg, but will he be able to do so in tonights encounter, is still a mystery.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Still can't believe PSG made it through to the semis by knocking out Barcelona without stress after the home side ending the first half with 10 men. PSG will be facing Dortmund to finish their story since they had that long clash in the group stage and I must confess that Dortmund are having a better form in the UCL and nobody is talking about them since the beginning of the season in this competition.
I never thought Dortmund would make it this far but this stage isn't a new thing for the German side, let's see how both teams would battle it out in the final chapter of their story, would it still be Dortmund who'll dominate in this encounter or PSG to correct their mistakes, with just 2 games to the finals who would be advancing to the next stage?🤔

Dortmund surely slipped unnoticed to the final stages of this competition and I am shocked really, but not as shocked after the results of last nights clash between PSG and Barcelona.
I was very certain that Barcelona would have won and told everyone to expect so at the end, only to be alarmed after PSG scored 3 and then added the last with a red card that saw the Barca team play in reckless formation nearing the final minutes of stoppage time.

The red card changed the outcome of the game and it gave PSG that edge of running through the defense of Barcelona, I noticed that things would turn out the way it did and it seems like the perfect revenge they gave Barcelona.
PSG made it to the semi finals doesn't mean we're going to see them in the finals, to me they're not fit to be there with the way they played it wasn't enough, if eventually they advance to the finals they can't get the UCL trophy.