UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[naira]

During the first half as a whole, the game was completely controlled by Manchester City and Madrid only relied on counter attacks, which were very rare. Madrid is indeed superior, but if they continue to be unable to balance Manchester City attacks then it would not be surprising if in the second half there was a goal in return from the hosts. Vini and Rodrygo had to leave their positions at the front to help defend. Madrid defense is totally locked down in my opinion and this is very risky.
So in the second half Ancelotti had to be more alert, Grealish and Kevin de Bruyne movements were very dangerous, they really had to be guarded closely. Madrid lead is not completely safe from threats, because Pep Guardiola will definitely prepare a full attack in the first half.

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[ILuckyGuyI]

The first half of the Manchester City - Real Madrid game wasn't good for me at all...    I didn't like what I saw from Manchester City. Real Madrid got what they wanted by an extra goal and started to defend them on the back.

Until now Manchester City have been just struggling to find the chances they would like and Haaland wasted a couple of really important chances. It looks like the curse is still on him in big games...

I have a bet placed on Manchester City win and I thought they would do it in regular time also.    It looks like a really annoying night is right ahead of me. Still I believe anything can happen in even a short time. We all know what happened in the first leg.  

[3meek]

There's still more to come for City... Although I like Madrid better and I want them to get to the final, but City had 9 corners in the first half... I think the second half will be very difficult for Madrid and maybe City can win... I wouldn't be surprised if the game ends after extra time...

[Abu-Naim]

Real Madrid is enjoying the first half but ,I still believe it isn't gonna end this way ,Manchester City is doing everything to equalize the game before the end of the first half, and which is necessary if they want to win this game because going into the second half game, they won't find it easy with Madrid because of their existing.

The first half was tough because Madrid took advantage of the first chance they had in the match through counter attack and take the lead in the 12th minute of the game, which has made Manchester City more serious because they wanted to level the score early so that they can get a winning goal before the end of the match.

For Bayern Munich and Arsenal game both teams kind of have same pattern of play and this has made it difficult for goals to come in this side of game, but with the performance so far, Bayern has had number of opportunities to score but failed.

Arsenal came prepared likewise Bayern too; they both have some pattern to follow and they are playing their respective patters successfully because they maintain the game in the first half.
Arsenal is in control of the match while Bayern is coming up with dangerous attack, I think Arsenal need to be careful in defending Bayern’s attack to avoid penalty and avoid conceding unnecessary goals because they have tried very well in the match.

[Salahmu]

Manchester City 0-1 Real Madrid 15 minutes

The Real Madrid team took the lead in the 12th minute of the match by Rodrygo's goal. The players of both teams are playing well. From the start of the match, both teams were attacking and trying to score goals. Real Madrid's defense is very organized today. So while Manchester City's players can create several good attacking chances, they are capable of scoring goals.

In the first match we saw 6 goals from both teams. Many goals are likely to be scored in today's match. Because both teams' attacks are strong. I expect a good performance from Haaland in today's match. We don't see better performances from Haaland in important matches. Haaland did not play well in the previous match against Madrid.

Real Madrid really came prepared on this match because from there attacking force down to their defense line is very strong and the advantage they have on this match is the early goal they scored, so right now in as much as they keep pushing but they seem more relaxed in terms and confident in there performance leaving Manchester City to struggle, they will end the first half with the one goal against Manchester City.

So right now what Real Madrid needs on the second half is to put in all their possible best to either score more or they defend their goal because their qualification depends on the wining, however Manchester City on the other hand really need more encouragement by Pep Guardiola so that when they come back second half their performance will improve more, besides they have more time to do whatever they feel is necessary for them to win the match. Also Bayern Munich and Arsenal is also having a difficult time on their match because they have played the first half without a goal so we will know their faith on the second half.

[Weawant]

The match has already kicked off and Manchester city is already losing just in 12 minutes of play as Rodrigo finds the back of the net for his team and puts them ahead of Manchester city, I see a lot of goals coming forth in this game tonight and it looks like Real Madrid is more prepared for this outing that was why they scored so early but they need to be careful so that what happened to Barcelona yesterday will not happen to them too because they are the only Spanish team left in the tournament.

The first half just ended and it's been a really electrifying first half with all the players from both teams really determined to making sure they create that opportunity for their team to see a chance to make it to the next stage of the champions league as this game is a determinant as to who's going to crash out and who stays till the next stage of the champions league and at such both teams are trying to do only but the best.

Real Madrid is already up by a goal ahead of city, it's been a really tough one but rodrygo was actually able to help Manchester city find the back of the net in the early minutes of the first half and most definitely in games like this taking advantage of every opportunity given is only the best way to making sure to get pass the stage where they are currently. Manchester city may want to make sure to secure the their post from conceding more goals but then if Madrid should use and offensive defense throughout the second half i think this may be the end of the journey for Manchester city because in their first leg they cancelled out their goals so a goal is enough for Madrid to scales through.

I'm looking for to a more electrifying second half with more actions and more of the resilience been exercised amongst both team showing the determination to get to the next stage of the champions league but then it's actually really going to be tough on Manchester city because they will have to score at least two goals to be able to be sure they are not crashing out meanwhile if Madrid gets any goal further, they are sure it's a done deal.

[Adams0001]

Manchester City 0-1 Real Madrid 15 minutes

The Real Madrid team took the lead in the 12th minute of the match by Rodrygo's goal. The players of both teams are playing well. From the start of the match, both teams were attacking and trying to score goals. Real Madrid's defense is very organized today. So while Manchester City's players can create several good attacking chances, they are capable of scoring goals.

In the first match we saw 6 goals from both teams. Many goals are likely to be scored in today's match. Because both teams' attacks are strong. I expect a good performance from Haaland in today's match. We don't see better performances from Haaland in important matches. Haaland did not play well in the previous match against Madrid.

Rodrigo have done it again on the 12th minutes of the game, as he put his team on the lead. I am surprised at Real Madrid confidence tonight, as they are coming out to attack. Unlike the first leg that they were a little bit defensive.

As they are attacking, it is giving them more advantage to spread the ball round the field. Manchester city will definitely equalize the goal, and I hope to see Foden net the post. Manchester city just missed a free goal by Sylva.

Even though Man City is doing the playing now, it seems balanced that Real Madrid is already leading with that early minute goal. There is heavy pressure on Real Madrid now and I expect City to be able to convert some of their chances. If the match continue the way it is going, Man City will surely get a goal. If Madrid must win the match, they just need to stop playing the defensive game they are playing now, come out and score more goal. There is no way they can defend their one goal lead from first half when the entire match is being played around their eighteen yard.

Arsenal and Bayern Munic match is dull and slow unlike their last encounter that was so interesting. The match might enter extra time and eventually penalty if it ends in a draw just like it is looking like.

Real Madrid did a good job in the first half, and they need to add one more goal to balance the game and have a chance to advance to the next round. Ancelotti needs to do something in the second half because the way I see the game, Real Madrid has the opportunity to eliminate Manchester City. Since Real Madrid only scored one goal in the previous game, they have begun to defend, making it difficult for Manchester City to break through the defence and score goals. Let us see what happens in the second half. Madrid needs to score one goal in the encounter to obtain the chance and qualify for the next round, One objective is not a goal. Manchester City has the potential to score a goal and lead the game to a draw, therefore Madrid must put in more effort and pressure on Manchester City in the second half because Guadiola must adjust his tactics in the second half. But I still believe Madrid will do everything possible to acquire and destroy Manchester City.

[Queentoshi]

Arsenal and Bayern Munic match is dull and slow unlike their last encounter that was so interesting.

The two teams recognizing their quality and are playing it safe because the slightest errors can cost any of the team the competition. Gabriel Jesus and Trossard who came off the bench for Arsenal in the first leg, had a lot of influence in the game, the Arsenal coach will surely be considering them for the second half. The second half will be tougher, the two teams will give it their all, because this last 45 mins will be talked about for a long time and will go down in history.
Manchester City will be in a fight to prevent Real Madrid from scoring while they try to get a goal to get them level. Real Madrid has a strong attack, Manchester City players need to maintain concentration while trying to get their goal.

[Ruttoshi]

Manchester City 0-1 Real Madrid 15 minutes

The Real Madrid team took the lead in the 12th minute of the match by Rodrygo's goal. The players of both teams are playing well. From the start of the match, both teams were attacking and trying to score goals. Real Madrid's defense is very organized today. So while Manchester City's players can create several good attacking chances, they are capable of scoring goals.

In the first match we saw 6 goals from both teams. Many goals are likely to be scored in today's match. Because both teams' attacks are strong. I expect a good performance from Haaland in today's match. We don't see better performances from Haaland in important matches. Haaland did not play well in the previous match against Madrid.

Rodrigo have done it again on the 12th minutes of the game, as he put his team on the lead. I am surprised at Real Madrid confidence tonight, as they are coming out to attack. Unlike the first leg that they were a little bit defensive.

As they are attacking, it is giving them more advantage to spread the ball round the field. Manchester city will definitely equalize the goal, and I hope to see Foden net the post. Manchester city just missed a free goal by Sylva.

Even though Man City is doing the playing now, it seems balanced that Real Madrid is already leading with that early minute goal. There is heavy pressure on Real Madrid now and I expect City to be able to convert some of their chances. If the match continue the way it is going, Man City will surely get a goal. If Madrid must win the match, they just need to stop playing the defensive game they are playing now, come out and score more goal. There is no way they can defend their one goal lead from first half when the entire match is being played around their eighteen yard.

Exactly, Real Madrid should not depend one just the only goal that they ha e scored, and start defending. This is because, it will give Manchester city the strength and chances of equalizing the goal, since Manchester city will be with the ball more.

The second half is what will determine who will win the game, because it is the last surviving minutes for them to show how strong they are or go home. Rodrigo form is superb, as he always score goals in tough matches.

[Chilwell]

Bayern Munich 0 - 0 Arsenal

XG - Expected Goals: 0.22 - 0.39
Possession: 47% - 53%
Pass Accuracy: 88% - 94%
Accurate Passes: 206 - 251
Total Shots: 4 - 6
Shots On Target: 1 - 3
Shots off Target: 2 - 2
Blocked Shots: 1 - 1
Fouls: 4 - 5
Corner Kicks: 3 - 0
Offsides: 1 - 1
Goalkeeper Saves: 3 - 2

Arsenal are dominating every aspect of the games it seems it going to be in their favour but who knows already the first half had ended it let for the second half to decide who goes to the next stage of the competition.


Manchester City 0 - 1 Real Madrid

XG - Expected Goals: 0.99 - 1.07
Possession: 63% - 37%
Pass Accuracy: 91% - 83%
Accurate Passes: 296 - 165
Total Shots: 11 - 5
Shots On Target: 3 - 3
Shots off Target: 5 - 1
Blocked Shots: 3 - 1
Fouls: 3 - 4
Corner Kicks: 9 - 0
Offsides: 1 - 0
Yellow Cards: 0 - 1
Goalkeeper Saves: 2 - 3

The first half is for real Madrid and Manchester City are really mounting super pressure on them the only thing they are ahead of Manchester city is goal which is the most important factor to be consider to the next round of the competition.

[Stable090]

Because with the arsenal currently performance in the champion league nothing can stop arsenal from advance to  semi final.

Let’s see if Arsenal will be able to advance to semi final, because the first half of the match has ended and the match is still a draw, both Arsenal and Bayern Munich had some good chances in the first half of the match but they couldn’t convert any of those opportunities into goal, seriously the second half of the match won’t be easy, but I still feel Bayern Munich has higher chances of winning the match, Arsenal didn’t play anything special in the first half of the match, but let’s see how the second half of the match will be.

[Ahli38]

Manchester City 0-1 Real Madrid 15 minutes

The Real Madrid team took the lead in the 12th minute of the match by Rodrygo's goal. The players of both teams are playing well. From the start of the match, both teams were attacking and trying to score goals. Real Madrid's defense is very organized today. So while Manchester City's players can create several good attacking chances, they are capable of scoring goals.

In the first match we saw 6 goals from both teams. Many goals are likely to be scored in today's match. Because both teams' attacks are strong. I expect a good performance from Haaland in today's match. We don't see better performances from Haaland in important matches. Haaland did not play well in the previous match against Madrid.

Real Madrid really came prepared on this match because from there attacking force down to their defense line is very strong and the advantage they have on this match is the early goal they scored, so right now in as much as they keep pushing but they seem more relaxed in terms and confident in there performance leaving Manchester City to struggle, they will end the first half with the one goal against Manchester City.

So right now what Real Madrid needs on the second half is to put in all their possible best to either score more or they defend their goal because their qualification depends on the wining, however Manchester City on the other hand really need more encouragement by Pep Guardiola so that when they come back second half their performance will improve more, besides they have more time to do whatever they feel is necessary for them to win the match. Also Bayern Munich and Arsenal is also having a difficult time on their match because they have played the first half without a goal so we will know their faith on the second half.

To be honest, I even misjudged the match this time. I predict there will be a lot of goals in today's two matches. But it seems I was wrong. because both matches showed fierce play like a final. And this is what causes not many goals to be scored. But now let's see in the second half whether some goals will be scored. Real Madrid is now in a more comfortable position. They just have to maintain their lead and maybe add another goal. But Manchester City will definitely not let it go that easily. And it is even possible that Manchester City will equalize the score in the second half and turn things around.

For the Bayern vs Arsenal match, it turns out that Arsenal has the same readiness as Bayern had when they visited Arsenal's headquarters. And this shows that the levels of the four teams in the current match are all at the same level as each other. And in fact, the four teams currently competing are the favorite teams this season.

[Antotena]

Exactly, Real Madrid should not depend one just the only goal that they ha e scored, and start defending. This is because, it will give Manchester city the strength and chances of equalizing the goal, since Manchester city will be with the ball more.

The second half is what will determine who will win the game, because it is the last surviving minutes for them to show how strong they are or go home. Rodrigo form is superb, as he always score goals in tough matches.

Real Madrid did a good job in making their first goal but it's not over until it's over. It will look like an insult for Real Madrid to come to Etihad and go home undefeated, a home which they should have been cooked since but I still believe Manchester City are going to end thins match with atleast 2 goals to 1 or 3 goals to 1, this is the last goal Real Madrid are going to see in this match and so shall it be because even the pressure they are seeing is enough to say that Manchester City will score very soon.

Second half is going to favour Manchester City because look at even the Madrid players, they couldn't handle the pressure that was coming from City, if they continue in that manner sooner or later they will make Madrid to concede goals, some of the saves Lunin has made today was a pure luck, if more comes his way he will definitely fail to catch any new one from Haaland.

[Synchronice]

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

After the first goal in yesterday's match I was like Oh, Barca is guaranteed to participate in semi-finals but then Araujo got red card for bringing down forward Bradley Barcola and everything went down. That was a terrible mistake from him, it was 50-50 whether Barcola would score or not, he was also very near to penalty area. That was a very terrible move and I believe that because of that, Barca lost the game.
I think that Dembélé and Barcola played extremely well, I was expecting more from Mbappe. By the way, just like you, I lost my money too.

[Altryist]

Exactly, Real Madrid should not depend one just the only goal that they ha e scored, and start defending. This is because, it will give Manchester city the strength and chances of equalizing the goal, since Manchester city will be with the ball more.

The second half is what will determine who will win the game, because it is the last surviving minutes for them to show how strong they are or go home. Rodrigo form is superb, as he always score goals in tough matches.

For the second day in a row, the Champions League presents us with unexpected results, at least they are unexpected for me. I didn’t expect that PSG would be able to achieve an away win, and I also didn’t expect that Atletico would be able to lose their advantage from the first match. Now Real beats City after the first half and this is also not what I expected, although to be honest I can’t give the advantage to either of these teams, but I thought that the home field and the support of the fans would help City. City will definitely add more in the second half, I hope they can equalize the score.

[Google+]

Arsenal and Bayern Munic match is dull and slow unlike their last encounter that was so interesting.

We see two life and death matches currently played in the second leg of the Champions League, but throughout the first half, only the match between Manchester City and Real Madrid was quite exciting, because both teams played at a fast tempo and also we saw if both continued to attack each other, statistically Manchester City managed to dominate the game but in attack and chances it was clear that at the moment the two teams were quite evenly matched,  Rodrygo's goal in the 12th minute put Madrid ahead, but I am quite pessimistic if it will be the only goal scored in today's game, because both coaches will of course instruct their players to continue to hunt for goals for a greater chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, Guardiola I think will apply a second half different strategy for be able to catch up with them at this time.

Compared to the Manchester City vs Madrid match, it is clear that the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal match is very boring, both teams look too careful so the game actually looks very slow, for the time being the score of both teams is still 0-0 and if both teams do not immediately change their game pattern in the second half maybe we will see extra time will occur in the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal match today.

[Ahli38]

Because with the arsenal currently performance in the champion league nothing can stop arsenal from advance to  semi final.

Let’s see if Arsenal will be able to advance to semi final, because the first half of the match has ended and the match is still a draw, both Arsenal and Bayern Munich had some good chances in the first half of the match but they couldn’t convert any of those opportunities into goal, seriously the second half of the match won’t be easy, but I still feel Bayern Munich has higher chances of winning the match, Arsenal didn’t play anything special in the first half of the match, but let’s see how the second half of the match will be.

Arsenal and Bayern both have almost equal strength. It's just that Arsenal recently seems to have lost their sharpness. Arsenal even lost their last match in the Premier League. But looking at Arsenal now, I think they really have thorough preparations. But Bayern actually has better confidence. To be honest I'm not even sure which team will advance to the semi-final between Bayern and Arsenal. Because right now everything still looks balanced. And maybe if both teams can take advantage of the several opportunities they have, several goals will have been scored. Bayern's dream is now only in the UCL. because the Bundesliga already has a champion this season, namely Leverkusen. So Bayern should have greater motivation in this match and they should also be the hosts. But so far I appreciate Arsenal being able to match Bayern's performance at Bayern's home ground.

[rachael9385]

Manchester City seem to be giving their best short in the game but it seen real Madrid is still holding strong, however City don't give up easily and with such pressure they could create a good counter that could lead to a game changing event. The performance of Manchester city a quite troubling and that has made their life odds to fall down to 1.92 which we all know what that the probability of them wining the match is higher than that of real Madrid. However the match is still left with more than 40 minutes and a lot can happen within this time frame. Currently the  all possession of Manchester City is a bit high but for Madrid, they are uses to wining even when their opponent have more possession of the ball . All they need is a goal or 2 and they'll end the game wining.

[Sim_card]

Because with the arsenal currently performance in the champion league nothing can stop arsenal from advance to  semi final.

Let’s see if Arsenal will be able to advance to semi final, because the first half of the match has ended and the match is still a draw, both Arsenal and Bayern Munich had some good chances in the first half of the match but they couldn’t convert any of those opportunities into goal, seriously the second half of the match won’t be easy, but I still feel Bayern Munich has higher chances of winning the match, Arsenal didn’t play anything special in the first half of the match, but let’s see how the second half of the match will be.

Arsenal and Bayern both have almost equal strength. It's just that Arsenal recently seems to have lost their sharpness. Arsenal even lost their last match in the Premier League. But looking at Arsenal now, I think they really have thorough preparations. But Bayern actually has better confidence. To be honest I'm not even sure which team will advance to the semi-final between Bayern and Arsenal. Because right now everything still looks balanced. And maybe if both teams can take advantage of the several opportunities they have, several goals will have been scored. Bayern's dream is now only in the UCL. because the Bundesliga already has a champion this season, namely Leverkusen. So Bayern should have greater motivation in this match and they should also be the hosts. But so far I appreciate Arsenal being able to match Bayern's performance at Bayern's home ground.

Arsenal are losing right now as they have conceeded a goal on the 64th minutes. Kimmich was able to finish with a brilliant header to find the back of the net. Will Arsenal be able to equalize this goal, I hope so. If they don't take the game more serious than this and step up their attacking force, they might find it difficult to equalize the goal.

Arsenal 0-1 Munich.

[Rengga Jati]

Manchester City 0-1 Real Madrid 15 minutes

The first half saw the lead for Real Madrid from a goal by Rodrygo. And the 0 - 1 position is still holding up until the 71' minute update. Man City have actually tried their best, in fact they really dominated the match. Their attack on Real Madrid? Undoubtedly, they do so to a very significant degree. Various shots on target which were quite worrying were finally pushed aside by the Real Madrid defense. It's really like a final. The competition is still quite fierce. This time, even though Real Madrid is still leading, we still can't be sure whether it will reach the end or not. As a Real Madrid fan, of course I have high hopes that Real Madrid will win.

Arsenal and Bayern both have almost equal strength. It's just that Arsenal recently seems to have lost their sharpness. Arsenal even lost their last match in the Premier League. But looking at Arsenal now, I think they really have thorough preparations. But Bayern actually has better confidence. To be honest I'm not even sure which team will advance to the semi-final between Bayern and Arsenal.

It's the same as the hot match between Bayern Munich vs Arsenal. This time, Bayern took the lead through a goal from Kimmich in the 63rd minute. Until now in the 70th minute, there has been no reply from Arsenal. Like Man City and Real Madrid, both Arsenal and Bayern are also fighting quite fiercely. even their ball possession was quite even. Ah, this is still very intriguing because who knows who will be the winner in the end.