UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[Mustang Shelby]

I don't think PSV will be able to win Juventus. Even though Juventus form this season has been not been so good, they have dropped points in matches that they should have won, I think their overall squad depth and experience in European competitions give them an edge over PSV. I doubt PSV have the technical ability or experience needed to eliminate Juventus.

Defeating Juventus will not be an easy job for PSV because if we compare the depth of the squad of both teams, of course Juventus is superior and in terms of their experience in this competition there is no doubt, but not easy does not mean impossible, if PSV uses the right strategy in the first leg when visiting Juventus' headquarters then in the 2nd leg PSV will be more confident.
Let's see what both teams will do in this crucial match, if PSV can really destroy Juventus I think Motta's career will be threatened.

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

[Uruhara]

Yes Dortmund should at least get a draw rather than a defeat in the first leg later so that in the second leg they can play more confidently when playing at home and of course Dortmund's chances are greater than Sporting, I also think Dortmund will try hard not to lose in the match and I might bet on a double chance Dormund/draw. Sporting performed well only when coached by Amorim so I think with their current condition they don't have high expectations like at the beginning of the season.

Well, since Amorim left, I no longer have high hopes for Sporting CP. Maybe in the Domestic League Sporting CP is still strong and has a level of consistency that is still well maintained. But in the Champions League I think Sporting CP is starting to weaken. And I'm also not sure Sporting CP will be able to beat Dortmund. Because I think that Dortmund is still a team whose strength is still relatively strong. Even though it's not as strong as last season, I personally still think Dortmund still seems stronger than Sporting CP. But let's see. It's just that I have decided to favor Dortmund for this match.

But in the play-off round, I think the match that is easiest to predict is the PSG vs Brest match. because I think the difference in strength between these two teams is clear if you look at their domestic league matches. And last week PSG also managed to beat Brest in Ligue 1. So I think even in the UCL PSG will win when they face Brest.

[$anounimus$]

I don't think PSV will be able to win Juventus. Even though Juventus form this season has been not been so good, they have dropped points in matches that they should have won, I think their overall squad depth and experience in European competitions give them an edge over PSV. I doubt PSV have the technical ability or experience needed to eliminate Juventus.

Defeating Juventus will not be an easy job for PSV because if we compare the depth of the squad of both teams, of course Juventus is superior and in terms of their experience in this competition there is no doubt, but not easy does not mean impossible, if PSV uses the right strategy in the first leg when visiting Juventus' headquarters then in the 2nd leg PSV will be more confident.
Let's see what both teams will do in this crucial match, if PSV can really destroy Juventus I think Motta's career will be threatened.

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Yes, of course PSV has great motivation when they were able to beat Liverpool and with that they also have the ambition to continue racing in the Champions League. Juventus must certainly be aware of PSV's collective style of play because if they are careless, they will party again. Motta's presence at Juventus did not have a significant impact so it is difficult to guarantee that they will be able to talk a lot in the elite European competition. But the draw that brought these two teams together is of course very balanced.

[Fara Chan]

Yes, of course PSV has great motivation when they were able to beat Liverpool and with that they also have the ambition to continue racing in the Champions League. Juventus must certainly be aware of PSV's collective style of play because if they are careless, they will party again. Motta's presence at Juventus did not have a significant impact so it is difficult to guarantee that they will be able to talk a lot in the elite European competition. But the draw that brought these two teams together is of course very balanced.

Juventus must be able to win at home when hosting PSV even though the PSV team has better motivation when they were able to beat a strong team like Liverpool in the Champions League this season in the previous standings. However, for the match in the play-off round, I think both teams must play better because PSV also should not underestimate the Juventus team even though the team is not very consistent if we look at its current domestic league. Because in the Champions League, each team has a very different motivation when facing any opponent.

[MusaMohamed]

Juventus must be able to win at home when hosting PSV even though the PSV team has better motivation when they were able to beat a strong team like Liverpool in the Champions League this season in the previous standings. However, for the match in the play-off round, I think both teams must play better because PSV also should not underestimate the Juventus team even though the team is not very consistent if we look at its current domestic league. Because in the Champions League, each team has a very different motivation when facing any opponent.

In a knock out phase like this, Juventus can use their experience and traditional defense and counter attack tactic of Italian football, to beat PSV. Juventus are not too strong in attacking as they shown in many matches so far, but if they can defend well, and sacrifice ball possession to PSV, I believe that PSV will show some weakness in defense. It will give Juventus some opportunities to exploit with counter attacks, but their attacking players must play well and even better than their usual performances in this season.

Juventus have more star players and I'd like to choose them than PSV, but with inconsistent form of Juventus, PSV will have chance to win as well.

[Docnaster]

Yes, of course PSV has great motivation when they were able to beat Liverpool and with that they also have the ambition to continue racing in the Champions League. Juventus must certainly be aware of PSV's collective style of play because if they are careless, they will party again. Motta's presence at Juventus did not have a significant impact so it is difficult to guarantee that they will be able to talk a lot in the elite European competition. But the draw that brought these two teams together is of course very balanced.

When it comes to European competition, there's doubting the fact that Juventus have a better record against Dutch club PSV and when it comes to the quality of players in the two teams at the moment, Juventus is visibly ahead of PSV however, the performance of the Italian club this season isn't convincing enough for anyone to think that they're favorites to win the play-off tie against PSV.
Thiago Motta has already shown that he's got a great tactical strength to succeed at Juventus but I think he really needs to do better before he can achieve his dreams.

[giammangiato]

We saw Juventus win the last match against PSV. Juventus won the match by a margin of 3-1. And I would say that the performance of Juventus players in this match was very good. Juventus did not play defensively. And the overall gameplay was also very organized.

However, Juventus' performance has declined. In the last few matches, we have not seen good performance from Juventus players. I am disappointed with Juventus' current performance. The attacking players of this team are not able to play well. And that is why I will not consider Juventus as a favorite against PSV.

We remain a solid team, however i must say it really cannot be, or rather you can hardy score in general.
Clear in the game with PSV i cant complain, Juventus scored and also did 3 goals but normally we are below the average of goals marked and this is not a good.

[Franctoshi]

Juventus must be able to win at home when hosting PSV even though the PSV team has better motivation when they were able to beat a strong team like Liverpool in the Champions League this season in the previous standings. However, for the match in the play-off round, I think both teams must play better because PSV also should not underestimate the Juventus team even though the team is not very consistent if we look at its current domestic league. Because in the Champions League, each team has a very different motivation when facing any opponent.

In a knock out phase like this, Juventus can use their experience and traditional defense and counter attack tactic of Italian football, to beat PSV. Juventus are not too strong in attacking as they shown in many matches so far, but if they can defend well, and sacrifice ball possession to PSV, I believe that PSV will show some weakness in defense. It will give Juventus some opportunities to exploit with counter attacks, but their attacking players must play well and even better than their usual performances in this season.

Juventus have more star players and I'd like to choose them than PSV, but with inconsistent form of Juventus, PSV will have chance to win as well.

It's clear that Juventus in their league side games has not shown off completely really good performance this season, but their performance isn't that totally bad too, but can be said to be fair since they've only lost 1 game in the Italian Serie A encounters and where they have drew a total of 13 games, and they are currently occupying the 5th position in their league table. Regardless of this situation, I doubt if Juventus with their lots of experience in the Champions League would lose to PSV in this encounter.

[fuguebtc]

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Personally I think PSV is stronger than Juventus. Although Juventus' defense is strong, their overall performance is weak. Especially Juventus' attack and midfield are not strong enough. And this is why Juventus has to share points in most of the matches in Serie A.

Also, in the last matches of the Champions League, we have not seen Juventus win. On the other hand, PSV's attack is strong. And we have seen PSV's players play well against big teams. PSV's players have performed well against Liverpool and PSG. I hope PSV's players can do well against Juventus as well. PSV has full potential to defeat Juventus.

[Palakka]

Juventus must be able to win at home when hosting PSV even though the PSV team has better motivation when they were able to beat a strong team like Liverpool in the Champions League this season in the previous standings. However, for the match in the play-off round, I think both teams must play better because PSV also should not underestimate the Juventus team even though the team is not very consistent if we look at its current domestic league. Because in the Champions League, each team has a very different motivation when facing any opponent.

In a knock out phase like this, Juventus can use their experience and traditional defense and counter attack tactic of Italian football, to beat PSV. Juventus are not too strong in attacking as they shown in many matches so far, but if they can defend well, and sacrifice ball possession to PSV, I believe that PSV will show some weakness in defense. It will give Juventus some opportunities to exploit with counter attacks, but their attacking players must play well and even better than their usual performances in this season.

Juventus have more star players and I'd like to choose them than PSV, but with inconsistent form of Juventus, PSV will have chance to win as well.

Juventus did look very impressive against PSV in the league phase, but I think the victory cannot be a reference for us to say if they will easily beat PSV again in the playoffs later, although maybe PSV has a quality squad that is not better than Juventus, but we know that the playoffs are a knockout phase where the losing team will be eliminated, so I think PSV will also have better motivation in the match to be able to secure their chances of qualifying for the round of 16 later,  Juventus has shown extraordinary performance this season but we can saw if they are often careless and often lose 3 points at the end of the match when they are ahead at the beginning of the match, so maybe PSV will also try to find and exploit Juventus weaknesses in the match later for their benefit.

[hahay]

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Personally I think PSV is stronger than Juventus. Although Juventus' defense is strong, their overall performance is weak. Especially Juventus' attack and midfield are not strong enough. And this is why Juventus has to share points in most of the matches in Serie A.

Also, in the last matches of the Champions League, we have not seen Juventus win. On the other hand, PSV's attack is strong. And we have seen PSV's players play well against big teams. PSV's players have performed well against Liverpool and PSG. I hope PSV's players can do well against Juventus as well. PSV has full potential to defeat Juventus.

If you look at the Liverpool starting eleven when Liverpool lost against PSV, in reality Liverpool played second string players and also, Liverpool play away. Because after all, in that match Liverpool had been confirmed to qualify as the top of the standings, so Arne Slot also rotated players to give second string players more time to play in the Champions League. So, with PSV's success in defeating Liverpool, it can't be used as a main reference at all because after all, if Liverpool played the main players in that match, it is certain that PSV would lose. So, for the match between PSV vs Juventus later, I think consider maybe about their head to head record in their last meeting, about the big win that Juventus got by defeating PSV with score 3-1.

[fuguebtc]

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Personally I think PSV is stronger than Juventus. Although Juventus' defense is strong, their overall performance is weak. Especially Juventus' attack and midfield are not strong enough. And this is why Juventus has to share points in most of the matches in Serie A.

Also, in the last matches of the Champions League, we have not seen Juventus win. On the other hand, PSV's attack is strong. And we have seen PSV's players play well against big teams. PSV's players have performed well against Liverpool and PSG. I hope PSV's players can do well against Juventus as well. PSV has full potential to defeat Juventus.

If you look at the Liverpool starting eleven when Liverpool lost against PSV, in reality Liverpool played second string players and also, Liverpool play away. Because after all, in that match Liverpool had been confirmed to qualify as the top of the standings, so Arne Slot also rotated players to give second string players more time to play in the Champions League. So, with PSV's success in defeating Liverpool, it can't be used as a main reference at all because after all, if Liverpool played the main players in that match, it is certain that PSV would lose. So, for the match between PSV vs Juventus later, I think consider maybe about their head to head record in their last meeting, about the big win that Juventus got by defeating PSV with score 3-1.

You are right. PSV won against Liverpool's second-tier team. But after winning against a team like Liverpool, PSV players are definitely confident now. Also, PSV is performing very well in the Eredivisie. I have seen PSV's performance in several matches. I don't think this team is weak.

PSV may not be very strong. But is there any chance to call Juventus a strong team? I cannot call Juventus' squad strong this season. Juventus has won one match in the last 5 matches of the Champions League. Juventus has drawn all three matches. How can we call this team strong? I am not sure if I will bet on this match. But I consider PSV to be the favorite.

[Jegileman]

Even though Real Madrid have a long history in the UCL and have won 15 trophies, it doesn't mean they are unbeatable. Real Madrid just lost points at Espanyol's headquarters in the continuation of La Liga, the negative result had a little impact on their mentality as they were preparing to face Man City who were much stronger than the team that had just beaten them.
This match is like a final for both teams, although Real Madrid are favorites, Man City can also provide a surprise.

At the point now, you can’t grade any of the teams by their number of trophies in the competition before you can conclude that they will be the superior team to win. It is true that Real Madrid are kings of the champions league but football changes and that is why they have to play in this playoff round before they can get a chance to continue their journey in the league. Anything can happen and i feel both teams may have equal chances of winning this games together.

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Motta and Juventus are in a very delicate situation now. They need to win this match in order to continue with their journey in the champions league but the opponent they are been drawn against are not just any mediocre team as their performance in the champions league so far this season have spoken for them to be a great result from them. Juventus will have to play better and more extra quality before they can prevail in this instance as the Dutch team looks very confidence to prevail against them in this match couple wit the support from their fans.

[Egii Nna]

I don't think PSV will be able to win Juventus. Even though Juventus form this season has been not been so good, they have dropped points in matches that they should have won, I think their overall squad depth and experience in European competitions give them an edge over PSV. I doubt PSV have the technical ability or experience needed to eliminate Juventus.

Defeating Juventus will not be an easy job for PSV because if we compare the depth of the squad of both teams, of course Juventus is superior and in terms of their experience in this competition there is no doubt, but not easy does not mean impossible, if PSV uses the right strategy in the first leg when visiting Juventus' headquarters then in the 2nd leg PSV will be more confident.
Let's see what both teams will do in this crucial match, if PSV can really destroy Juventus I think Motta's career will be threatened.

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

PSV are motivated since their game against Liverpool, so that will motivate them to tell they will be able to win against Juventus, although we all know that Juventus performance is a bit good, but they have some bit challenges in their defence because even in their last game they lost against Benfica, so the game will not be that easy for them to win. If I am even to take a winner in this game, then I will definitely go for PSV to win because they have a good defence, and at the same time, their strike is also good, so they will have more chances of winning than Juventus, although it's a game; let's wait and see how it may end.

[Frankolala]

I don't think PSV will be able to win Juventus. Even though Juventus form this season has been not been so good, they have dropped points in matches that they should have won, I think their overall squad depth and experience in European competitions give them an edge over PSV. I doubt PSV have the technical ability or experience needed to eliminate Juventus.

Defeating Juventus will not be an easy job for PSV because if we compare the depth of the squad of both teams, of course Juventus is superior and in terms of their experience in this competition there is no doubt, but not easy does not mean impossible, if PSV uses the right strategy in the first leg when visiting Juventus' headquarters then in the 2nd leg PSV will be more confident.
Let's see what both teams will do in this crucial match, if PSV can really destroy Juventus I think Motta's career will be threatened.

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

I doubt PSV is as tough as you said. PSV was able to win Liverpool because that match wasn't important to them. Slot decided not to take that match serious since he has a strong match in EPL that week, so he never wanted any of his players to overwork themselves. Juventus is stronger than PSV and should be able to win them without much difficulties. Home advantage wouldn't change anything.

[SquallLeonhart]

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

Yes, of course PSV has great motivation when they were able to beat Liverpool and with that they also have the ambition to continue racing in the Champions League. Juventus must certainly be aware of PSV's collective style of play because if they are careless, they will party again. Motta's presence at Juventus did not have a significant impact so it is difficult to guarantee that they will be able to talk a lot in the elite European competition. But the draw that brought these two teams together is of course very balanced.

PSV doing good job in last few matches which increasing their confidence and also giving them good momentum for have win but one thing which is important now they are having pressure from Ajax which is now heading for title race due to their impressive comeback after having poor start.

Juventus is big club with big players even their performance is also average, but now they are picking momentum which is good, and they can give surprise as well usually PSV play with wide open aggression which give them good chances of scoring goals and also their opponents have enough chances to do as well, but Juventus is famous for his defensive tactics.

Here they needed to have good strategy which give them good chance in first leg which is going to play in Turin because here Juventus will try to take advantage and this could be interesting match between two quality teams.

[ILuckyGuyI]

The fixtures of the 1st leg are as below.



Brest - PSG is like the funniest matchup of the round.    It's like a game from the Ligue 1, haha. PSG shouldn't have much issues with advancing.

Manchester City - Real Madrid is one of early final alternatives. Real Madrid are my favourites while Guardiola can't find a solution to this terrible look.

PSV might make a surprise while Juventus are unreliable this season. Dortmund could eliminate Sporting if they have a good plan with Niko Kovac. Sporting aren't as good as they were with Amorim.

For the rest my favourites to advance: Atalanta, Milan, Bayern Munich and Benfica. 

[BABY SHOES]

Brest - PSG is like the funniest matchup of the round.    It's like a game from the Ligue 1, haha. PSG shouldn't have much issues with advancing.

It could be that Brest will make it difficult for PSG, this we are still not sure PSG can be safe.

Manchester City - Real Madrid is one of early final alternatives. Real Madrid are my favourites while Guardiola can't find a solution to this terrible look.

Madrid remains the favorite... Pep Guardiola continues to be troubled by his team.

PSV might make a surprise while Juventus are unreliable this season. Dortmund could eliminate Sporting if they have a good plan with Niko Kovac. Sporting aren't as good as they were with Amorim.

Yeah PSV will have a surprise, I don't expect Juventus to go through easily.
Dortmund will qualify...

For the rest my favourites to advance: Atalanta, Milan, Bayern Munich and Benfica. 

This pick is Peyennord... others have the same opinion.

[KTChampions]

It's a terrible list, but I think Ancelotti will find 11 players from the remaining squad who can beat rubbish City. Guardiola, as always, started to pour money into everything, as I understand, 200+ million were spent in the winter transfer window, but he will hardly have time to turn all this into a well-coordinated team in such a short time. Plus 200 million is not enough for Pep, he needs to do 3 times 200 to get something decent 

This is really a serious one for Ancelotti and I'm wondering how he can confidently face Atletico in his next La Liga game while hoping that they remain at the top of the league with this level of performance and absense of top players. At least they are able to handle the Leganes side thus far with a goal difference but they don't seem to be so powerful to face top club sides like Manchester City and Atletico Madrid and go Scott free. Although, they're not really doing so badly yet and still have the likes of Modrich, Rodrygo, Endrick and Tchouameni as well as Valverde and that's one thing I loved about Ancelotti. The subs are still great enough to hold the team to beautiful wins.

In fact, the game with Atletico worries me more than the game with City - historically, Atletico is a very inconvenient opponent in La Liga and often takes points from Real. On the other hand, there will still be time to correct the mistake in the game with Atletico, but there is no time to correct the mistake in the game with City (if you take two games). But to my surprise, Real's chances against Atletico are quoted quite well: 1.87.

[Asiska02]

One thing to keep in mind is that Liverpool suffered their only defeat against PSV. The Dutch team is a team full of surprises. I think it will be a difficult match for the Italian team in the match they will play in Holland. The crowd support is very high for PSV. This makes the opponent very difficult in the match. They have very passionate fans in terms of atmosphere. If Juventus cannot pass this elimination, it could be a problem for Motta.

This match has been one of the top major discussed match that is going to be taking place in the playoffs of the champions league. It is a match that will be full with lots of entertainment as the two teams are doing well and will definitely stand a tough chance and challenge on each other in this match. PSV has made a remarkable performance in this champions league and their success so far cannot be overstated as they stand an equal chance as Italian legendary team Juventus also has in this game. The elimination phase is an important phase for all teams, both the Dutch team and Italian team in this encounter. They will all play to their best to get the best out of this game.