UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[Jody.Drummer]

Perhaps the bookies' reasons for favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid? Because we know Real Madrid have been battered since they met Barcelona.
But somehow I will still consider Real Madrid as the favorite because they already have the mentality for this tournament despite the many twists and turns they have gone through.

Mentality, that's my point about Real Madrid. Indeed, sometimes for some reason even in bad circumstances, I sometimes see Real Madrid as a favorite club, because I see their mentality. I said many times that mentality is very important, because when a club comes to the field with a winning mentality, then they will try until the end to get it. Unlike clubs that don't have that mentality, they will just give up, even though they are considered a more favorite club. I've seen that in several clubs.

[Antotena]

Mentality, that's my point about Real Madrid. Indeed, sometimes for some reason even in bad circumstances, I sometimes see Real Madrid as a favorite club, because I see their mentality. I said many times that mentality is very important, because when a club comes to the field with a winning mentality, then they will try until the end to get it. Unlike clubs that don't have that mentality, they will just give up, even though they are considered a more favorite club. I've seen that in several clubs.

One thing Real Madrid has done that is still helping them is their successors has done a lot of work to put many Champions League to their gallery, they have done much work to conquer different teams to win the Champions League trophies and that's why even the new players that joined the club later might not be on that level of those former players but they used that to scare other teams that they are the ones to win and it works for them every time.

The season that Real Madrid might not have a good performance, they make sure they go to atleast Quarter final and most of the time, it's PSG that don spoil their party, I haven't seen they do qualified and get removed on knockout stage and that is the same mentality they are using now. Before we know it, Mbape might be having his first UCL before Lewandowski have it with Barcelona, they proclaiming that character of they are the best already.

[Mame89]

On paper, Real Madrid looks weaker than Barcelona (especially after two defeats against Barcelona this season) so I don't think Real should be considered favourites. PSG is good, they have a very even squad, no weaknesses, but they still had big problems in the group stage, so the fact that they are rated higher than Real is absurd. All teams (except Liverpool haha) had problems, but why is PSG higher?

Perhaps the bookies' reasons for favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid? Because we know Real Madrid have been battered since they met Barcelona.
But somehow I will still consider Real Madrid as the favorite because they already have the mentality for this tournament despite the many twists and turns they have gone through.
Why is PSG higher? Because they have a consistent performance after going through the group stage.

I am not surprised if Real Madrid is not favored by bookies this season, it is true because Real Madrid's performance is still below Barcelona, ​​​​especially this season Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid badly.

But let's try to learn from previous seasons, isn't Real Madrid always not favored by bookies to win the UCL title? Even in the last few seasons, Man City has always been on top as the favorite team but in reality Real Madrid can win the UCL title.

Likewise this season, even though Real Madrid is below Barcelona, ​​​​it is not a benchmark because as you said. Real Madrid when playing in the champions league competition their mentality is much higher than other teams, they even never give up before the whistle ends, that's Real Madrid. PSG this season is better and can make a surprise, we'll see how long they can survive in the Champions League.

[Fara Chan]

exactly that's what I think too, the fact that there is only the possibility of going forward is worth fighting for, the fact that they are not playing a good national championship does not imply that they cannot go forward in European competitions, so with patience they can do it

Not with patience, but with determination and improvement of the game from each team that wants to continue to advance to the next round that will make them able to be in the next round if they can win with an aggregate that exceeds their opponents. Because in the football championship, patience is not the only key that is so important to apply as long as the team continues to compete in order to be in a round that is further from now. This means that each team must be able to attack and defend when attacked by their opponents, not be patient when they have been attacked by their opponents while in the match.

[mammusu]

Perhaps the bookies' reasons for favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid? Because we know Real Madrid have been battered since they met Barcelona.
But somehow I will still consider Real Madrid as the favorite because they already have the mentality for this tournament despite the many twists and turns they have gone through.
Why is PSG higher? Because they have a consistent performance after going through the group stage.

Madrid and PSG fought very hard to reach the quarterfinals, even when the semi league phase started many thought that they would not be able to reach the quarterfinals after several defeats, but madrid and PSG showed an extraordinary ability to rise, compared from madrid, but I personally still doubt the mentality possessed by PSG to go to the next round although they has shown a good consistency, madrid chances of reaching the final are even greater in my opinion this season but to become a champion of course still difficult to say it, especially if Barcelona becomes their opponent in the final later, in addition from the performance and also the depth of the Barcelona squad which is better than madrid of course maybe the curse of the difficulty of winning the champions league in a row can also again be a factor of consideration for the gambling market, although madrid previously has won consecutive championship in the season 2016 to 2018.

[Asiska02]

Well I think initially, Mbappe wasn't there for the money, he was there to play football and win trophies. The thing is, as humans when you get to an environment and you're the main man after working your way to be in that position, there will come a time when you earn certain privileges and thus when you see other people of your calibre coming in, you start seeing them as threats. Yes, initially Neymar left Barcelona because he wasn't given the due praises he deserved even in games where he made things happen. I could remember that comeback against PSG in 2017 I think, were Barca won 6 - 1. Neymar was the main player behind the successful comeback but that the end Messi received all the praises and I think that was what also angered him to wanting to leave Barcelona.

Whatever the reason might be for him to play in PSG, the good thing was that he made himself a big name and was able to join a bigger team which he’s a man they depend on and hope that he will help them win a lot of trophies. Even in his new club, he was severally criticized and said to not be performing well and also called all sort of names. Many said he may pick up by next season but as we can see it, he was able to pick up form from this season and he’s now as important as any other player in the team that they need in any game they’re playing. I just felt he never adopted early into the team but when he did now, his performance is now paving ways for him and receiving all the praises he most deserved.

[Abu-Naim]

PSG have succeeded in eliminating the tougher favorites for the UEFA Champions League and now face another EPL side, Aston Villa. PSG becoming an elite contender is definitely something we should be concerned about. PSG have a new system and they formidable.

The PSG team consists of players that are ready to make the team great again, they are players that don’t care about individual performances or individual achievements, they are playing for the betterment of the team and that is why they had the courage to eliminate Liverpool despite been one goal down after the first leg.

The team is. Is balance and there is no a single player that needed to be treated special just the way Mbappe was in the team last two season, the team now depend on the teamwork, and the teamwork is the main reason why they are succeeding in the Champions League.

They can eliminate Aston Villa not because I underrate Aston Villa, but the preparation the entire team have for this Champions League is massive and I think only Real Madrid or Arsenal can stop them.

[Jegileman]

I forgot that the CL final location was going to be Munich Football Arena. Now things sound more interesting to me.  

I'm still favouring Inter in the matchup vs Bayern Munich first of all. But playing the finale at home might be some extra motivation for Bayern Munich players maybe. I find both clubs really strong in terms of squad quality. This is where coach experience could play a big role in reaching the semi finals. Kompany is a fresh coach. He is managing a big club for the first time. On the other hand Inzaghi is much more experienced. He reached the CL finale like 2 years ago or so. This is also making me side with Inter instead.

Based on experience of the coach, the Inter Milan coach will be favoured more in this match and when we want to project it on the players, squad depth present in the teams, Bayern Munich will be more favoured to prevail in this match ahead of its opponent Inter Milan. Kompany managing a big team for the first time and coming this far in the champions league doesn’t give away the fact that he can’t win the champions league title, likewise Inter Milan also has the chance after reaching the finals not long ago in the champions league, they will still want to do the same this season. Both teams looks to me to be favourites in this games, so I won’t be able to go with one at this point, maybe until after the first leg of the game before one can decide the team that has the more tendency to qualify for the next round.

[Dzwaafu11]

Yep. After seeing how PSG beat Liverpool then I think the majority of us will all think the same as you. Including I personally agree with you. because Aston Villa and Liverpool even have quite a big difference in strength in the Premier League. So it seems quite logical that PSG, who managed to beat Liverpool, will most likely also succeed in beating Aston Villa. I don't mean to underestimate Aston Villa, but from the data it can be understood that way.

Personally, I would also prefer to favor PSG in the quarter-final match. And it is very likely that PSG will indeed be able to qualify for the semi-finals. And if they are lucky, PSG could even go further, namely to the final this season. Remember Liverpool was initially the strongest candidate this season in the UCL. but PSG made Liverpool's game chaotic in the round of 16 yesterday. We even seem to see Liverpool as not being Liverpool. Maybe that's because PSG was able to handle Liverpool's game well.

It’s understandable that after PSG beat Liverpool they are even stronger than before, their performance have increased in all competition. However, PSG against Aston villa it’s kind of unpredictable game to me, because I can’t guarantee that PSG will win the match. because PSG also won against Liverpool doesn’t guarantee that they will beat Aston villa, some time luck follows we all know that Liverpool is stronger than PSG.

But after all we all gave Liverpool direct winning in that match but at the end what happen? PSG won the match. So we shouldn’t give PSG high chance of winning at this moment even though Aston villa are not strong as Liverpool everything can still happen.

[mv1986]

It’s understandable that after PSG beat Liverpool they are even stronger than before, their performance have increased in all competition. However, PSG against Aston villa it’s kind of unpredictable game to me, because I can’t guarantee that PSG will win the match. because PSG also won against Liverpool doesn’t guarantee that they will beat Aston villa, some time luck follows we all know that Liverpool is stronger than PSG.

But after all we all gave Liverpool direct winning in that match but at the end what happen? PSG won the match. So we shouldn’t give PSG high chance of winning at this moment even though Aston villa are not strong as Liverpool everything can still happen.

PSG has a lot to win this season. They are playing the club World Cup, they are still in the Coup de France, are in an excellent position in Ligue 1, which is not that valuable in my opinion but still, and in the Champions League they finally have proven that they can beat anyone.

Maybe it is now Enrique who finally brings the club all the titles that they have been after for such a long time.

[AprilioMP]

Real Madrid when playing in the champions league competition their mentality is much higher than other teams, they even never give up before the whistle ends, that's Real Madrid. PSG this season is better and can make a surprise, we'll see how long they can survive in the Champions League.

Real Madrid's mentality when playing in the Champions League looks different because in this tournament they are extraordinary. I think it is not always forever because it was because it was once a strange decision even though it was in my opinion that did not really understand the rules for the rules written.
You understand what I mean, it happened in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. They seemed to be saved because Alvarez was considered to make mistakes in a penalty kick.

[Renampun]

On paper, Real Madrid looks weaker than Barcelona (especially after two defeats against Barcelona this season) so I don't think Real should be considered favourites. PSG is good, they have a very even squad, no weaknesses, but they still had big problems in the group stage, so the fact that they are rated higher than Real is absurd. All teams (except Liverpool haha) had problems, but why is PSG higher?

Perhaps the bookies' reasons for favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid? Because we know Real Madrid have been battered since they met Barcelona.
But somehow I will still consider Real Madrid as the favorite because they already have the mentality for this tournament despite the many twists and turns they have gone through.
Why is PSG higher? Because they have a consistent performance after going through the group stage.

PSG I admit is very good in the hands of Enrique but do you know, it is the team that is consistent that is easy to guess. this time the candidates who will meet in the final in my opinion are Bayern and Madrid, these two teams are no longer in doubt in the UCL, Bayern last season had many disappointing performances but this time they are much different, Kompany seems to know what was wrong with Bayern last season and has fixed it now, while Madrid, did perform quite badly in the local league when compared to Barcelona but in the UCL, they are a team that is difficult to beat especially when they are approaching the final, this time the competition is quite tight but for PSG, I am not so sure about them.

[Adbitco]

Real Madrid when playing in the champions league competition their mentality is much higher than other teams, they even never give up before the whistle ends, that's Real Madrid. PSG this season is better and can make a surprise, we'll see how long they can survive in the Champions League.

Real Madrid's mentality when playing in the Champions League looks different because in this tournament they are extraordinary. I think it is not always forever because it was because it was once a strange decision even though it was in my opinion that did not really understand the rules for the rules written.
You understand what I mean, it happened in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. They seemed to be saved because Alvarez was considered to make mistakes in a penalty kick.

That's never an excuse, if we the viewers don't know the rules concerning penalties it's shouldn't be professionals, they know the rules regarding that. Mbappe was the first spot that double touch by Alvarez after he kicked it and slipped, Mbappe went to the 4th official to complain that it was a double touch, if players don't really understand the rule then they shouldn't be playing the game that they don't understand the rules. There was a particular year that Nacho took a free kick and scored and the opponent players were complaining that it isn't a goal, the ref awarded the goal, most of us thought it was to favour Real Madrid, it was later that we knew what Nacho did was within the rules of the game and it was a legit goal. What I'm saying is, most of these players knows exactly what they are doing but will act ignorant. Another example, players often commit certain types of fouls and still claim they didn't do anything, we see this particular one every match games

[Hanadawa]

-snip-and because Real Madrid players are known to possess the strongest mentality in the UCL, winning the game was a must. At the end, the result happened like I predicted.

I still remember when Bellingham scored the winning goal for England in Euro 2024 in injury time and people said Bellingham has brought the aura of Real Madrid to England. This shows that Real Madrid is the team with the best winning mentality with the current squad. No matter how they have to fight in the first leg. In the end they will still be able to win the match either through a goal in the final round or through a penalty shootout. I always say don't use the first leg result as a reference for Real Madrid. Because if they lose the first leg they can always create a miracle in the second leg. And even if they lose the second leg like when they played against Atletico Madrid, in the end they managed to qualify for the quarter-finals after winning the penalty shootout.

[reagansimms]

-snip-and because Real Madrid players are known to possess the strongest mentality in the UCL, winning the game was a must. At the end, the result happened like I predicted.

I still remember when Bellingham scored the winning goal for England in Euro 2024 in injury time and people said Bellingham has brought the aura of Real Madrid to England. This shows that Real Madrid is the team with the best winning mentality with the current squad. No matter how they have to fight in the first leg. In the end they will still be able to win the match either through a goal in the final round or through a penalty shootout. I always say don't use the first leg result as a reference for Real Madrid. Because if they lose the first leg they can always create a miracle in the second leg. And even if they lose the second leg like when they played against Atletico Madrid, in the end they managed to qualify for the quarter-finals after winning the penalty shootout.

In general, Real Madrid is still able to survive in the UCL because luck is often on their side, including when facing Atletico in the second leg. At first I thought Madrid would be slaughtered after Atletico took the lead in the 1st minute, but after that Atletico were unable to increase their lead even though they always built fast attacks that troubled Madrid's defenders. There is no doubt about the mentality of Real Madrid players, but they still have 4 games left before reaching the final.

[Solokan]

It’s understandable that after PSG beat Liverpool they are even stronger than before, their performance have increased in all competition. However, PSG against Aston villa it’s kind of unpredictable game to me, because I can’t guarantee that PSG will win the match. because PSG also won against Liverpool doesn’t guarantee that they will beat Aston villa, some time luck follows we all know that Liverpool is stronger than PSG.

But after all we all gave Liverpool direct winning in that match but at the end what happen? PSG won the match. So we shouldn’t give PSG high chance of winning at this moment even though Aston villa are not strong as Liverpool everything can still happen.

indeed we will not know what will happen later because surely Aston Villa will not let PSG beat them and of course Aston Villa who successfully beat Club Brugge is certainly a good thing but if you look at the EPL standings of course Aston Villa is in 9th position which is certainly far different from Liverpool who are currently still leading at the top of the standings.

if I personally because I see Liverpool can be defeated by PSG then when the match later PSG against Aston Villa in my opinion PSG will have great potential to win because I see PSG playing very well especially PSG's attack is very powerful. but because in the upcoming match PSG vs Aston Villa which is the host is PSG I am sure PSG will be more confident and finally be able to win the match. and it seems I will also bet on PSG's victory in that match. surely at this time Luis and Unai Emery will prepare their best strategy for that match. but surely Unai Emery will also be wary of PSG's attacks which are always sharp, let's just see whether Aston Villa will be able to win the match or not.

[Furious 7]

In general, Real Madrid is still able to survive in the UCL because luck is often on their side, including when facing Atletico in the second leg. At first I thought Madrid would be slaughtered after Atletico took the lead in the 1st minute, but after that Atletico were unable to increase their lead even though they always built fast attacks that troubled Madrid's defenders. There is no doubt about the mentality of Real Madrid players, but they still have 4 games left before reaching the final.

Why do we have to say the same thing every season as if Madrid are a weak club and always get away with luck when the games are on.

Come on, we already feel the same way every season by saying Madrid is always lucky why don't we recognize that in the end Madrid really has a good mentality in championships especially in the Champions League. It's ridiculous to say that a club like Madrid is always lucky, which is said almost every season.

There is no need to be denial because in the end mentality is always one of the strength factors of a club which is precisely what characterizes them or their identity. Madrid are strong with their solid foundations and we also saw in the play offs and in the last 16 they played very well why should it be said that it was just luck? 

[armanda90]

Real Madrid's mentality when playing in the Champions League looks different because in this tournament they are extraordinary. I think it is not always forever because it was because it was once a strange decision even though it was in my opinion that did not really understand the rules for the rules written.
You understand what I mean, it happened in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. They seemed to be saved because Alvarez was considered to make mistakes in a penalty kick.

No doubt, Real Madrid have difference mentality when playing at UEFA Champion League, recently when facing Manchester City at the first leg of playoff round match have been conceded early but success winning few minutes left before match ended.
Its difference mentality having by Madrid when playing at Champion League and always take opportunity although have few minutes only for additional time.

Success defeating two top teams since playoff round and knock out round match from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, I don't think problem for Madrid eliminating Arsenal at quarter final round and have opportunity create another history back to back the only one team success winning the UEFA Champion League tittle. Wish Madrid will face Barcelona at the final match because both teams have difference batch and large opportunity will face at the final match.

[Jatiluhung]

Mentality, that's my point about Real Madrid. Indeed, sometimes for some reason even in bad circumstances, I sometimes see Real Madrid as a favorite club, because I see their mentality. I said many times that mentality is very important, because when a club comes to the field with a winning mentality, then they will try until the end to get it. Unlike clubs that don't have that mentality, they will just give up, even though they are considered a more favorite club. I've seen that in several clubs.

When Real Madrid was struggling to score a goal in the the normal time of their round of 16 second leg game at Atletico Madrid, I told my friend that I was watching the game with the regardless of the result, I'm very confident that Real Madrid will progress to the final. My confidence was so reassuring that he asked me why I thought so and I told him that the mentality of players from both teams will play a huge role during the penalty shoot out and because Real Madrid players are known to possess the strongest mentality in the UCL, winning the game was a must. At the end, the result happened like I predicted.

I also see Real Madrid is very extraordinary in terms of mentality, so it is not surprising that at any time they always succeed and win when competing, and of course it is true that by having a good mentality, victory can certainly be achieved which is certainly different from clubs that have a weak mentality.

yes, at that time when Real Madrid could not score a goal in normal time, Real Madrid still had a strong mentality and until the penalty shootout, Real Madrid was finally better than Atletico Madrid even though Atletico Madrid should have been able to appear confident, but this is where Real Madrid's greatness is always good in terms of mentality.

it is true that in the penalty shootout, the mentality of all players is tested and of course it is proven that Real Madrid won in mentality. I am sure that the team that will face Real Madrid must be ready because Real Madrid has the potential to play well because they have a good mentality.

[Zanab247]

-snip-and because Real Madrid players are known to possess the strongest mentality in the UCL, winning the game was a must. At the end, the result happened like I predicted.

I still remember when Bellingham scored the winning goal for England in Euro 2024 in injury time and people said Bellingham has brought the aura of Real Madrid to England. This shows that Real Madrid is the team with the best winning mentality with the current squad. No matter how they have to fight in the first leg. In the end they will still be able to win the match either through a goal in the final round or through a penalty shootout. I always say don't use the first leg result as a reference for Real Madrid. Because if they lose the first leg they can always create a miracle in the second leg. And even if they lose the second leg like when they played against Atletico Madrid, in the end they managed to qualify for the quarter-finals after winning the penalty shootout.

In general, Real Madrid is still able to survive in the UCL because luck is often on their side, including when facing Atletico in the second leg. At first I thought Madrid would be slaughtered after Atletico took the lead in the 1st minute, but after that Atletico were unable to increase their lead even though they always built fast attacks that troubled Madrid's defenders. There is no doubt about the mentality of Real Madrid players, but they still have 4 games left before reaching the final.

If Real Madrid depend on luck in this game, their dream will not come to reality to lift the trophy because there are many strong teams in this stage that look stronger than Real Madrid base on their performance so far in this season.

We all know how Real Madrid struggle to escape Atletico Madrid in their last game, Atletico Madrid played Real Madrid from the beginning till the end of the game to make sure they win the second leg but Real Madrid took little opportunity to win the game to arrived were they are now in the UEFA champion league. I don't think they will win all those 4 games to step in final becaus there are some teams they will not going to beat no matter how prepare they prepare for the next games.