UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[imamusma]

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Alaba and Rudiger are very good central defenders but their fitness after injuries is unknown and perhaps is not good enough. Defensive players in the first leg plaed well and Ancelotti doesn't have big reasons to change the squad. Alaba and Rudiger can be called for the match but will start it on bench and Ancelotti will choose right moment to use them as their experience can help Real Madrid.

Manchester City have nothing to lose and even they know danger from Real Madrid, they will have to play attacking in Bernabeu. With players like Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrgyo, Real Madrid can play counter attacking very dangerously in Bernabeu stadium.

Alaba and Rudiger are experienced defenders. And in these high-voltage matches, it is very important to have experienced players in the squad. Experienced players can change the scenario of the match at any time. Alaba and Rudiger are likely to be in the squad even if they are not fully fit. Because Ancelotti has no better option than this. Moreover  in the second leg match, Madrid may try to play defensively and try to draw the match. Only if they can draw the match, Real Madrid can qualify for the next round. If Madrid plays defensively, it will be more difficult for Manchester City to break down Madrid's defense.

Alaba and Rudiger are still doubtful to appear in the match against Manchester City, Ancelotti seems to have to experiment again in determining his starting XI, especially for the midfield and back lines. On the other hand, Pep Guardiola will also lose several key players due to injury, the latest being Jack Grealish.
Although both teams have their own problems, I think the match will still be very interesting, regardless of the outcome of the match later. On paper, Real Madrid is clearly favored, they have a goal advantage and will act as the host. There is a possibility that Ancelotti will carry out a defensive strategy and rely on counterattacks, but playing safe is not their trademark.
Overall, the second leg of the Champions League play-off round between Real Madrid and Manchester City is no different from the final match, because both teams are ambitious to advance to the last 16.

[bering]

PSG in the comfortable position it because in the first leg they have won over Brest with the final scores 3-0 i think this result is predictable because previously both teams have been meet at Ligue 1 with very often and PSG is too strong for Brest and for second leg PSG will play as a host which i think possibly Luis Enrique will do a rotation for PSG squad remains PSG position have already safe but i am still sure PSG will be able to beat Brest again and they certainly will be advances to the round of 16 and the odds for PSG is quite low to bet @1.23 but i personally more prefer over 2.5 goals is good pick for this match

[AirtelBuzz]

You are absolutely right Manchester city wining Real Madrid at this stage look impossible merely looking or judging because Real Madrid is not just an ordinary team especially when it comes to champions league and in a critical moment like this and considering the fact that Manchester city is not even in there prime again. There's this spirit that always follow or back Real Madrid in champions league and it is not just a spirit but also an experience, Real Madrid has champions league experience to the point that even if they are not inform you can not beat them anyhow, it is as if they are born with champions league though this is football anything is possible but on a normal Manchester city can not beat them at this stage.

From what you've said, it seems to me that Manchester City may not have a chance, but that's probably not true. We have probably seen many times that the team that is put ahead can also be defeated, as a result our predictions prove unrealistic. So accordingly it can be said that there is still some opportunity for Manchester City, they had a good performance even in the match they lost in the first leg. In light of your statement I would like to say that anything is possible in football. Manchester City have started to play well in a few matches in the Premier League, so at this stage it should be admitted without a doubt that the next match for Real Madrid may not be very easy.

[dezoel]

So it’s guaranteed that our (Liverpool’s) opponents in the last 16 will be the winner of PSG/Brest or the winner of Benfica/Monaco.

Winning the whole big pool stage, feels a bit unfair we might get PSG in the last 16. I think we would still beat them over 2 legs but I definitely prefer to take on Benfica or Monaco.

Defeating Brest, Benfica or Monaco is certainly easier than defeating PSG. However, Liverpool are currently the favorites to win the trophy, they have a fairly high chance of defeating any team, so I don't think there is any excessive concern about their performance. PSG will most likely advance to the last 16, it seems impossible for Brest to turn things around in the second leg and pursue a 4-goal margin. In addition, in other matches, Benfica will most likely advance alongside PSG, they are also favorites in the second leg later.

With the current level of performance and quality no team is a problem for Liverpool in coming round because they are having enough quality to beat any team and having their best end of this season which could be going into final of Champions League.

PSG is doing good but still it's long time for them to have good chances against top teams in this event because they already achieve enough with their current level of performance they could be good at coming season but in this season they have no chance against big teams specially team like Liverpool. Brest is also done good now it's time to say goodbye with Benfica after having win in away game now having good advantage in second leg at home, but Monaco is also not easy club which will give up easily.

[Docnaster]

PSG in the comfortable position it because in the first leg they have won over Brest with the final scores 3-0 i think this result is predictable because previously both teams have been meet at Ligue 1 with very often and PSG is too strong for Brest and for second leg PSG will play as a host which i think possibly Luis Enrique will do a rotation for PSG squad remains PSG position have already safe but i am still sure PSG will be able to beat Brest again and they certainly will be advances to the round of 16 and the odds for PSG is quite low to bet @1.23 but i personally more prefer over 2.5 goals is good pick for this match

Brest's campaign in the UEFA Champions League competition this season have been awesome and inspiring as well because at the start of the season, not many people had given them the chance of reaching this stage they are at the moment but I think their journey in the competition isn't gonna get past the knockout playoffs. Paris Saint Germaine defeated them in their own home in the first leg with a 3:0 scoreline and now, they'll travel to Parc des Princes for the second leg. If you ask me, it's almost impossible for Brest to get a result that'll see them progress to the next round.

For the odds, I'll go for a straight win for PSG and the home team to score 2 or more goals

[AmoreJaz]

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

With both teams vying to qualify, they will surely do their best in their games. Hence, we will really see a very good performance from both teams as they need to win on this match. This will be an exciting game for the fans to see and watch. At least, it will not only be worth your time but your bet as well. This will be an interesting game to bet on and for sure, there will be a lot of betting lines that football fans can choose from.

[KTChampions]

PSG in the comfortable position it because in the first leg they have won over Brest with the final scores 3-0 i think this result is predictable because previously both teams have been meet at Ligue 1 with very often and PSG is too strong for Brest and for second leg PSG will play as a host which i think possibly Luis Enrique will do a rotation for PSG squad remains PSG position have already safe but i am still sure PSG will be able to beat Brest again and they certainly will be advances to the round of 16 and the odds for PSG is quite low to bet @1.23 but i personally more prefer over 2.5 goals is good pick for this match

+23% in such a game it looks like generosity in reality. I don’t know if Enrique will rotate the squad, but judging by Brest’s statistics, we definitely won’t see a draw (in Ligue 1 they have 10 wins, the same number of losses and only 2 draws). If we assume that PSG will not lose, then betting on their victory looks like the easiest choice (there will be no draw, as we have already found out).

[el kaka22]

The thing about Manchester City that they had a bad season, but also they have been quite volatile as well. This means, while they looked bad in many games this season, more games this season than total of last four years probably, but they also had some great games as well. While it is true that you shouldn't "expect" City to get a win, you should also not expect them to lose easily neither, they may have one of those great games and could end up with a win without a doubt.

It would be very fun, and it would be very entertaining for us. I am sure that we are not going to see this become an issue though, because I am not going to bet on this game, the first rounds are a bit better, on the second round things are a little bit different for me, hard to predict because winners may not be the same.

[tygeade]

Looking at the options given by bookmakers like the picture I gave, it is likely that Man City will not be able to qualify in any way. I predict that Man City will not score over 1.5 and Madrid will most likely only score 2 goals. So I think this match could end with a 2-1 win for Madrid. While the aggregate score Madrid is far superior. On the one hand Man City playing at home is unable to maintain its defense and now has to play away which makes City even less confident. If anyone wants to bet on Man City qualifying for the next round, it will be a big risk and even luck will not come to Man City.

Don't always get deceived by the bookmakers odd. They're not always accurate and in the first leg, the bookies made City the favorite to win the match. However, I am not surprised at such odd favouring Madrid, because there's no magic that City will perform in order for them to win and qualify to the next round. Madrid is not a club that will easily be defeated at this point in time.

Yes, oddmakers just make those odds based on what they believe people will bet on, it is not really about who will win, it's about the bet sizes. I mean in theory, in almost all games ever, the potentially winner side will get the most bets, hence why they get odds like 1.40 or 1.70 whatever, and the losing side or at least underdogs get odds that are 3.00 or higher.

But in the end, if you ever gambled at some p2p place, where betting is based on what people bet and odds change accordingly, then someone could bet x10 times more than the pot on the losing side, and make them have the better odds to win too, it's totally possible. So, betting based on odds isn't what you should do, not in the sense that you should give up your bet because of any odds. If you think odds are fair, then go ahead and bet, obviously you could still decide not to bet because of the odds if you think it's unfair odds, I have not wagered anything under 1.20 in years for example, because I feel those are unfair.

[letteredhub]

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

There's no 50/50 chance for Manchester city at the Bernabeau in this second leg, City blown of their first leg  opportunity to keep things balanced and so the reality is that Real Madrid are going to capitalize on their home advantage and make sure they get a draw in this second leg which isn't really impossible to actualise since they have a very good aggregate over City base on the first leg result. It's actually going to be a very strong match and we just have to enjoy the game but I strongly believe that city doesn't stand a chance of qualifying.

[Hyphen(-)]

The thing about Manchester City that they had a bad season, but also they have been quite volatile as well. This means, while they looked bad in many games this season, more games this season than total of last four years probably, but they also had some great games as well. While it is true that you shouldn't "expect" City to get a win, you should also not expect them to lose easily neither, they may have one of those great games and could end up with a win without a doubt.

There are several matches that the predictions will be a straight win for Manchester City despite all these ups and down in their performances this season because they have all it takes to win a match, but their inconsistency is the reason some people are looking down on them this season. They have signed some players in the January transfer window, and these players have started to pick form in the team which will help the team to recover fast in the Premier League to avoid missing out in the champions leagues next season.

It would be very fun, and it would be very entertaining for us. I am sure that we are not going to see this become an issue though, because I am not going to bet on this game, the first rounds are a bit better, on the second round things are a little bit different for me, hard to predict because winners may not be the same.

Manchester City can try in the second leg because they played really well on their last Premier League match after their defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their playoff matches.
But there is no assurance because Real Madrid is an experienced team in the Champions League and knows how to play the game better than any other team in the Europe.

[Awaklara]

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

There's no 50/50 chance for Manchester city at the Bernabeau in this second leg, City blown of their first leg  opportunity to keep things balanced and so the reality is that Real Madrid are going to capitalize on their home advantage and make sure they get a draw in this second leg which isn't really impossible to actualise since they have a very good aggregate over City base on the first leg result. It's actually going to be a very strong match and we just have to enjoy the game but I strongly believe that city doesn't stand a chance of qualifying.

because it will be a decisive match for Man City, I am sure they will do their best to beat Madrid even though they have to play away. if Pep makes a mistake by pushing his players to play more aggressively in attack, such a strategy could backfire on them. because we know how Madrid has great players with speed. while Man City is currently having problems in their defense which is not performing well.
Man City will try to chase, but I am pretty sure Madrid will qualify.

[Mame89]

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

This match will be interesting, tough, full of drama and there will be surprises. Man City will play as usual with their open game and Real Madrid will also rely on counterattacks as usual, especially since Real Madrid's defense is not good because the main defender is injured. In addition, Real Madrid faces this match with an unpleasant moment after getting a draw in Laliga, this is different from Man City who came to the Santiago stadium with high confidence after winning in the Domestic league.

But of course Man City's task is difficult because they are behind Real Madrid on aggregate after losing 2-3 at the Etihad Stadium last week, which is not easy, especially since we know that Real Madrid's mentality is unquestionable when playing in the UCL league. In my opinion, Man City still has a chance to qualify, the chance is only 40 percent. Because the margin to win at the Bernabeu on aggregate as everyone knows is difficult. But as I said above with the capital of a big win in the domestic league at least has a little influence on this match, whatever opportunities there are they must take advantage of. My prediction is that this match will end in a draw with a score of 2-2.

[tiCeR]

Definitely with the new phase of the champions league abolishing the away goal advantage the one deficit is something that we have seen recently been overturn by various clubs, the face of the game can easily change in a space of few minutes, this is the champions league knockout stages were we have seen deficit as high as 4 goals been overturned so this ain’t something to actually get carried about because the game is still on.

But when looking at overturning a first leg defeat we need to analyze the team which is been played against and the ground where the game is been played, most of the times the game is usually been won or overturned when the it is home team in the second leg that losses the first leg. But this time around why everyone is actually supporting Real Madrid is because they are the number one team that overturns result in the UCL and coming to the Bernabeu with a goal deficit is something that no opponent will want. Right now it will be too much for Manchester City to handle this situation even though Madrid are simply not in the best of shapes right now

I think a lot of us are not so much watching the one goal advantage and the away goal advantage as you mentioned, but at how Manchester City is presenting itself in the eye of trouble. Or when there is no trouble, but how they get themselves into it in almost every game. This is where I think Real Madrid, despite being anything but perfect, is far ahead and has around a 70% chance to advance to the next round because they can play the game whatever way they prefer. They have the goal advantage, the home advantage and the players that are created to exploit these conditions to the maximum. It's going to be so hard for Manchester City to strike the balance in this game between attacking and overcoming Real Madrid's defenders while making sure they prevent easy and quick counter attacks from happening.

[Jegileman]

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

When one analysis the last match they played against each other, we can see that even when Real Madrid got the victory in the end, it was not very easy for them to pull that through. We shouldn't look down on any team in the second leg also because they both stand an equal chance to win the match irrespective of the stadium the match is going to be played on.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have longed been linked mostly to the title contender of the champions league since the beginning of the season but with this clash between the both of them, we will not be seeing one of the teams advancing to the knockout stage of the competition. One thing is for sure, only the better team will win.

[CroverNo01]

PSG in the comfortable position it because in the first leg they have won over Brest with the final scores 3-0 i think this result is predictable because previously both teams have been meet at Ligue 1 with very often and PSG is too strong for Brest and for second leg PSG will play as a host which i think possibly Luis Enrique will do a rotation for PSG squad remains PSG position have already safe but i am still sure PSG will be able to beat Brest again and they certainly will be advances to the round of 16 and the odds for PSG is quite low to bet @1.23 but i personally more prefer over 2.5 goals is good pick for this match

Ligue One was referred to as farmer's league because they're weigh incredible and having to see the prospective strictures of the league. Always dominated by one elite team, Paris Saint-Germain. While for oppositions,  Brest doesn't stand a chance to fight against PSG. Les Parisiens manager, Luis Enrique is responsible for everything that happens to PSG this season. He's incharge and controlled all plans setting in the team. He need more time to build his side because attaining to higher profile, that's necessary. Paris Saint-Germain will continue to maintain winning streaks on roadmap, because they're yet to meet fierce oppositions. Do you expect them to reach final stage in UEFA Champions league this season? Well it solely depends on their performance, they can either beat all odds and set in to become formidable or they get eliminated in initial phases.

[Adbitco]

PSG in the comfortable position it because in the first leg they have won over Brest with the final scores 3-0 i think this result is predictable because previously both teams have been meet at Ligue 1 with very often and PSG is too strong for Brest and for second leg PSG will play as a host which i think possibly Luis Enrique will do a rotation for PSG squad remains PSG position have already safe but i am still sure PSG will be able to beat Brest again and they certainly will be advances to the round of 16 and the odds for PSG is quite low to bet @1.23 but i personally more prefer over 2.5 goals is good pick for this match

Walk over for PSG as it stands, right from the very day UEFA drew PSG Vs Brest, 90 percent of us all already knew the outcome of the game before the ball was kicked. It's definitely going to be another easy win for PSG in the return leg especially as it's going to be played in front of their home crowd.

[Black Mbaye]

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

The game will surely be interesting just as the first leg was, both team still wants to qualify but only one can, that will make them to play at their highest and bring out the best in them. It won't be easy for both teams as they will keep on attacking each other looking for loopholes they can exploit. In my opinion I still see a 50 50 match at the Santiago stadium irrespective of the result at Etihad last week.

The rematch between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be more exciting than the first match. Because Manchester City lost in the first match and has no choice but to win. Real Madrid is a destructive team on their home field. They will do their best in the match against Manchester City, but City is a difficult team. If they can win against Real Madrid away, they can take the match to overtime.

[topbitcoin]

The situation is still quite awkward for now because although for the second leg Madrid is currently 1 goal ahead on aggregate and will play at the Bernabeu but a 1-goal gap when faced with a big match like this of course the situation will be a little difficult to predict.

Overall Madrid are definitely the favorites for this one but we'll just have to see how the 90 minutes plays out. But if in the end the same situation occurs as seen in the first leg then it is clear that Madrid's advantage will increase because Manchester City are not very good at defense especially in crucial minutes where their focus is always lost. But when Pep is able to minimize this, it is possible that Madrid will actually lose at the Bernabeu.
But my hope is that Ancelotti can regain his best momentum and advance to the next phase.

Considering Madrid managed to win at Ettihad, it would be very unlikely that they would lose at home. Plus, they had a pretty good season so far, I am pretty sure that they are having a much better season than City at this point. Pep is literally hurting his own face every few games, he is mad that his team isn't doing great, and most of the goals they concede are their own mistakes as well, not like some great talent from other side.

So when the next game comes, I am pretty sure that Madrid will easily defeat City and end up getting the victory. Who they will face next stage is more important for them now, it is not going to be easy, but we can see them go all the way to the finals if they keep performing like this as well.

Saying it's impossible seems to underestimate Manchester City in this case because don't forget these two clubs are still quite balanced in terms of player conditions so even though I still expect Madrid to qualify for the next phase, I will not say that Mancehster City will not be able to win in this match, moreover the two clubs also certainly do not want to fall early in the Champions League considering they are one of the championship candidates even before the Champions League is held they have become one of the championship candidates.

Madrid's situation is still quite favorable but do not forget in the first leg if in the end Mancehster City did not make many mistakes in their defense then we are aware that the quality of the game on the field Mancehster City is slightly better especially for the utilization of attacks carried out so in this case even though I expect Madrid to succeed in silencing Manchester City in the second leg but I will not say it is impossible for Manchester City to win in this match because once again the conditions of the two clubs in terms of players are still balanced even though Madrid is a favorite because it plays home and is superior on aggregate.

[SatoPrincess]

The on going discussion about the removal of the extra time in the Champion 🏆 League in the Knockout Stage. Which will lead to the penalty stage if the the match is goalless without the extra time. The change can also be used in the fourth coming FIFA World Cup. An analyst said the change will reduce the stress of the extra time for players. As for the me the extra time also helps the other team that has not yet scored any goals to score. I prefer keeping it instead.of scrapping it. They are in the best position not analyse the period.
https://t.me/Sport_HUB_football/1471

This is a complicated one to decide on but from my point of view and considering the player’s health in a bid to reduce fatigue I agree with the idea to take out the further extra time played in the Champions League and World Cup to reduce the stress and amount of time players have to be on the pitch. The regular play time is 90 minutes is enough to decide a game and if a winner does not emerge it should be taken straight to penalties.