UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

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@babo could we please have a poll at the top with the likely favourites so that members can vote the club they think will lift the upcoming edition of UEFA Champions League?

Personally, I think Real Madrid will have it again, now that we have Kylian Mbappé and Red hot Vini Jr. Even Manchester City would dread to play against Real Madrid. It's also the only Club in the UCL history to lift it back to back.

[Tony116]

I think it's been explained before and according to the UEFA rules mechanism for the new format is the team who finish at top 8 on League Phase will be automatically advances to the round of 16 and the teams from 9th to 24th places will be playing at play off stages and from this method indeed we will be watching more matches because every teams have to playing 8 matches total from home and away however i am not really sure new format will be effective or not because teams participating in this competition will have a busier schedule than last season

With the new format of the Champions League competition, I am expecting a lot of clubs to actually make some surprises. Maybe it is going to create a new chance for the clubs which are actually not known to perform very well in the Champions League competition.  This is going to be a chance for them. At least that’s what I am thinking right now. I also believe that the Champions League competition is going to be more competitive. Even though I do not believe that with the new implementation of the new format, is going to be any harder for Real Madrid. But I am expecting some other teams to actually perform better in the Champions League competition than the traditional ones that we are used to seeing in the Champions League. Maybe there are going to be more surprises now. But still, it is going to be the fight between the best teams in the world. So no matter what the format is it is still going to be competitive

[BlackBoss_]

With the new format of the Champions League competition, I am expecting a lot of clubs to actually make some surprises. Maybe it is going to create a new chance for the clubs which are actually not known to perform very well in the Champions League competition.  This is going to be a chance for them. At least that’s what I am thinking right now.

Only UEFA can tell us their actual reasons behind the big change in their policy on eligible clubs for Champions League 2024 - 2025 season. In one side, I see it will bring more opportunities to smaller clubs from less competitive domestic leagues and not big clubs in biggest clubs with 5th rank from two best leagues according to point ranking system of UEFA.

With clubs from smaller domestic leagues, it will be their chances to enjoy Champions League and also help them to gain more income. That is like bringing more fair opportunities to grow up for them but it is very challenging for those clubs to compete. Even in domestic leagues, we easily see a fact that a new ranked / promoted club struggle to survive in a higher ranked league and they usually relegated next one or two seasons.

There will be surprising underdogs but we will barely see them in domestic leagues or Champions League.

I also believe that the Champions League competition is going to be more competitive.

I don't think so actually but clubs at 5th rank of two best leagues can make surprise. For clubs from small leagues, I really don't believe they can make big shocks and contribute for a more competitive Champions League.

[Solokan]

Source: https://x.com/Score90_/status/1797933933902045397

So I found a poster who is likely to win the Champion League next season 2024/25 where Man City with the highest percentage and below him Real Madrid this is said according to the odds of the bookmakers.

After the arrival of Mbappe we know that we always discuss it all the time and even always speculate that Real Madrid for next season is much better and difficult to beat, but with this poster it will be a little ridiculous actually where Real Madrid should be below Man City, but in my opinion it should be equal or Madrid above it.

Yes, of course, in this case everyone has different opinions, but personally I really like it if Mbappe is put above Haaland because in my opinion the Real Madrid squad is the strongest in the 2024-2025 UCL season and of course in this case the bookmakers may have different opinions. and of course he has his reasons, but yes I personally still respect everyone's predictions

Many people predict that Real Madrid will have the potential to become UCL champions again and Mbappe's arrival will certainly make Real Madrid stronger and in this forum I also see many people who favor Real Madrid to potentially become champions again.

In fact, we won't really know what will happen later, but if we look at Manchester City, which failed in the 2023-2024 season, to advance to the final and also when they competed in the FA Cup final against Manchester United, I saw that Manchester City's performance had a slight decline in performance. So I personally still think I should choose Mbappe over Haaland. but of course we won't know what will happen later, but of course it could be that other team besides Real Madrid and Manchester City will become champions.

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Yes, of course, in this case everyone has different opinions, but personally I really like it if Mbappe is put above Haaland because in my opinion the Real Madrid squad is the strongest in the 2024-2025 UCL season and of course in this case the bookmakers may have different opinions. and of course he has his reasons, but yes I personally still respect everyone's predictions

I'm guessing that there are some people who want Mbappe over Haaland because he's now in Madrid, the chances of a potential win are quite greater than Man City.
We respect all opinions whatsoever including the bookmakers releasing this poster.

Many people predict that Real Madrid will have the potential to become UCL champions again and Mbappe's arrival will certainly make Real Madrid stronger and in this forum I also see many people who favor Real Madrid to potentially become champions again.

That's just the facts. Mbappe coming to Madrid is already strong, meaning Madrid's attacking line is even sharper, this is all just speculation.

In fact, we won't really know what will happen later, but if we look at Manchester City, which failed in the 2023-2024 season, to advance to the final and also when they competed in the FA Cup final against Manchester United, I saw that Manchester City's performance had a slight decline in performance. So I personally still think I should choose Mbappe over Haaland. but of course we won't know what will happen later, but of course it could be that other team besides Real Madrid and Manchester City will become champions.

We are only talking about two clubs Real Madrid and Man City who have a chance in the final, then what about Liverpool, Bayern, Inter Milan I think this team should not be underestimated, we never know how the flow of the champion league will be.

[Marvell1]

Apart from that, Real Madrid will not be guaranteed to win the La Liga title, Copa Del Rey, Spanish Super Cup or even the Champions League title next season. All players and coaches will of course try to achieve it, but other teams also want to win it and will be worthy opponents. Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid and many La Liga teams will try their best when they meet Real Madrid, as will the teams that will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League.

We all love watching Real Madrid in the Champions League competition.

But suddenly something came to my mind, when was the last time Barcelona actually won the Champions League competition?
A quick Google search revealed that it was 2015.
Almost around nine years ago.
If I recall correctly, it was right after that when Real Madrid was going through a very tough time and Zidane came in as the emergency coach of Real Madrid. And we all know that the rest is history. he was able to win three Champions League competitions back to back with Real Madrid if I am not wrong. He was also able to bring Real Madrid a lot of other trophies including a La Liga trophy. And that was also the time when the downfall of Barcelona started. All the great players that Barcelona had started to leave the club. Barcelona also fell into a big financial problem. And now thinking that Barcelona is going to win the Champions League trophy can only happen in someone's dreams. I do not see Barcelona winning the Champions League trophy anytime soon as well.

[armanda90]

Agree. Actually, it is not the right time to predict which team to win the UCL trophy for the next season. But we know that people must be always curious and trying to guess for the possibility of the champion in the next season. Real Madrid successfully builds their squad with most young players. And they won the current UCL trophy, it just add more UCL trophies for Real Madrid. With Mbappe, Real Madrid looks stronger in the next season. We can't blame those people who are optimistic about Real Madrid in the next season.

Dortmund can surprise us in this season. Sure, other teams can surprise us in the next season, too. I really expect that there is a team from EPL that can surprise us to play in the final in the next season. In the season of 2023-2024, all EPL teams look weaker. They need to prove that EPL is the best league in the world and it has strongest teams in the world.

Considering unbelievable achievement of Dortmund success qualified to UEFA Champion League final in this season I think always has unpredictable teams will lead to final round for next season not only dominance by top teams. In this season, Dortmund success defeating many top teams and lead the first standings position group make them over confidence for success lead until final round.
I see Real Madrid more confidence for opportunity winning the Champion League next season after arriving Kylian Mbappe and the history of Madrid achievement with three Champion League consecutives winning last two season.

But I doubt with UEFA Champion League season 2024-25 have new format and how possibilities each teams keep consistent on every match, they have 8 matches in phase round and its not easy for top teams how to manage many matches in Champion League after new format adopting than usually has six matches only on phase round. Its need time for all teams adopt with new Champion League season 2024-25 format and keep playing well in domestic league.

[Jegileman]

It seems to be st uo for Real Madrid and to be serious here, they won the Championsleague and now sign Mbappe, it is difficult to not see how they are destined to win the title again. They are the huge favorites. I mean Vinicius Junior and Mbappe, those are some names....

They are not just big names but players that will perform wonders in the field when given the opportunity to do so at anytime. Both of them can easily conceive goal even in the period you’ll least expect them to happen. I have strong believe in them and with this duo taking over the attacking role of Real Madrid, all other clubs should be all ready for a whole lot from them, they look unstoppable at this point. Adding a player like Mbappe to an already complete squad is just a killer move to me, and I know it’ll pay them well and will really be happy to be the best club in the world throughout this era of their victories back after back.

[samuraijin]

It is actually too early to predict the team that will win the Champions League, but with the performance of the just concluded season, one can say that Real Madrid is still the favorite, followed by Manchester City, then followed by other teams, but just as Dortmund did this season, one team might surprise us all to go far, especially Arsenal 

Agree. Actually, it is not the right time to predict which team to win the UCL trophy for the next season. But we know that people must be always curious and trying to guess for the possibility of the champion in the next season. Real Madrid successfully builds their squad with most young players. And they won the current UCL trophy, it just add more UCL trophies for Real Madrid. With Mbappe, Real Madrid looks stronger in the next season. We can't blame those people who are optimistic about Real Madrid in the next season.

Dortmund can surprise us in this season. Sure, other teams can surprise us in the next season, too. I really expect that there is a team from EPL that can surprise us to play in the final in the next season. In the season of 2023-2024, all EPL teams look weaker. They need to prove that EPL is the best league in the world and it has strongest teams in the world.

It seems to be st uo for Real Madrid and to be serious here, they won the Championsleague and now sign Mbappe, it is difficult to not see how they are destined to win the title again. They are the huge favorites. I mean Vinicius Junior and Mbappe, those are some names....

It is not surprising to see that Real Madrid currently has big ambitions, because Real Madrid has been like this for a long time in the Ronaldo Nazario era, even the top players were at that time, but in fact they often have difficulties when facing Italian clubs and there are not enough opportunities.  Also the current Real Madrid squad is said to be tough, of course it will be difficult when star players are brought together whether they can maintain their egos with their top names to be loyal in building Real Madrid's game, of course we haven't seen Real Madrid's game after the arrival of Mbappe.  Will it bring good ponds or vice versa?

[mamesso]

It seems to be st uo for Real Madrid and to be serious here, they won the Championsleague and now sign Mbappe, it is difficult to not see how they are destined to win the title again. They are the huge favorites. I mean Vinicius Junior and Mbappe, those are some names....

They are not just big names but players that will perform wonders in the field when given the opportunity to do so at anytime. Both of them can easily conceive goal even in the period you’ll least expect them to happen. I have strong believe in them and with this duo taking over the attacking role of Real Madrid, all other clubs should be all ready for a whole lot from them, they look unstoppable at this point. Adding a player like Mbappe to an already complete squad is just a killer move to me, and I know it’ll pay them well and will really be happy to be the best club in the world throughout this era of their victories back after back.

You can't imagine how sharp Real Madrid front line will be when these two players are paired together. Vinicius has been Real Madrid key player this season with his contribution to their success in winning the title. He is also considered a player who deserves to win the Ballon D'or. Mbappe has always been PSG mainstay in scoring goals, he will also play the same role at Real Madrid.

Vinicius and Mbappe will take turns carrying out their duties as goal machines for Real Madrid, but Ancelotti can also devise a backup plan when these two players are closely guarded by opposing players, he can use Bellingham as a player who determines the outcome of the match. Other clubs must be more serious in building their squads to win the UCL trophy. I am increasingly skeptical that PSG can win this trophy for the first time if they cannot match the strength of Real Madrid.

[promise444c5]

Vinicius and Mbappe will take turns carrying out their duties as goal machines for Real Madrid, but Ancelotti can also devise a backup plan when these two players are closely guarded by opposing players, he can use Bellingham as a player who determines the outcome of the match. Other clubs must be more serious in building their squads to win the UCL trophy. I am increasingly skeptical that PSG can win this trophy for the first time if they cannot match the strength of Real Madrid.

They can eventually  take turns or they create another way to balance it all....
Vini is more of chance creator than a goal scorer while mbappe is more of a goal scorer  than a chance creator... both can work out well if they can create a good communication, else they will be having  issue with passing the ball to each other, Mbappe  can always be the finisher and less chance creator so most of the ball assist should come from Vini if both are willing to corporate with each other .
The team can support by also creating more assist to Mbappe, he's good in making run for it with a close range shot, turns should ne an option if that doesn't workout initially..

[TastyChillySauce00]

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So I found a poster who is likely to win the Champion League next season 2024/25 where Man City with the highest percentage and below him Real Madrid this is said according to the odds of the bookmakers.

After the arrival of Mbappe we know that we always discuss it all the time and even always speculate that Real Madrid for next season is much better and difficult to beat, but with this poster it will be a little ridiculous actually where Real Madrid should be below Man City, but in my opinion it should be equal or Madrid above it.

It's still acceptable to see City and Madrid as favorites to win UCL next season rather than city at this moment. As a city fan, I would prefer Madrid to be favored above the city considering they re stronger than city. It makes sense for the author to place city second with the highest probability behind Real Madrid.
As you mentioned, it's rather ludicrous. According to the odds, Real Madrid now has much smaller odds than its competitors. Recruiting mbappe also reduces Real Madrid's odds.

It indicates Madrid is favored by bookmakers to defend their trophies in the upcoming seasons following how strong real madrid's squad at this moment. Even Ancelotti has set his sights on a 16th trophy for Madrid. Ancellotti makes just minimal changes to the club but it gave very big impact.
The present lineup is strong enough to win the UCL next season. I can't even wait to see how well Mbappe performs in Real Madrid.

The image above shall be modified. Madrid must be ranked first, with the city coming in second.

[Epaper]

I think as the defending champion, Real Madrid will be the first seed in the race for the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season title. Moreover, Real Madrid will be strengthened by one of the world's best players, Kylian Mbappe, next season. Apart from that, Real Madrid has always been the favorite team in the Champions League from year to year and this is not without reason because so far Real Madrid has collected the most Champions League titles. Apart from that, Real Madrid is the only club to have won three Champions League titles in a row.

[HajiBagi]

Here are the winning chance of each team to become a champion in the next season:

60% for Real Madrid
39% for Manchester City
1% for Arsenal, Inter, Milan, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Leverkusen etc.

Real Madrid without Mbappe can still become a champion in this season, so it's no doubt majority of people will believe in Real Madrid.

I believe in what you said, Real Madrid is still the favorite team to win the champion league next season, Real Madrid squad will still be strong and with a good performance next season, Mbape, Endrick and some defensive players will join Real Madrid next season and it will make the team performance look very good, although I know that Manchester City is a very good team that can compete with Real Madrid in the champion league next season is going to be different because the attacking players Real Madrid will improve and I don’t see any defenders that can stop Mbape, Vinicius and Rodrygo next season, even Manchester City can’t stop them because the kind of the style that Manchester City defenders play can not stop Real Madrid.

I don’t see Barcelona and Arsenal even going to the quarter-final next season, Arsenal and Barcelona can’t win their domestic league title and we are thinking that they can win the champion league next season, I don’t think that will happen, the only team that can win the champion league next is Real Madrid or Manchester City and Real Madrid have more opportunities of winning the title than Manchester City.

[asriloni]

I think as the defending champion, Real Madrid will be the first seed in the race for the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season title. Moreover, Real Madrid will be strengthened by one of the world's best players, Kylian Mbappe, next season. Apart from that, Real Madrid has always been the favorite team in the Champions League from year to year and this is not without reason because so far Real Madrid has collected the most Champions League titles. Apart from that, Real Madrid is the only club to have won three Champions League titles in a row.

There is no doubt that Real Madrid is favored to win the competition next season after it has great season. Following the club's successful season and many people are wondering if Madrid will win the UCL again next season after it has great performance in UCL this season. Real Madrid currently has the best team in the world and there's no club can be closer to the madrid except city.
Real Madrid has had several excellent players especially on their attacking line ups. Adding Kylian Mbappe does not only improve Real Madrid's chances of winning the competition in all of competitions following the improvement made by real madrid. It also gives Madrid the possibility to dominate UCL for several years like when it wa winning UCL three times in a row. I have no doubts about that.

The current Real Madrid squad is really powerful. This reminds me of the era of Los Galacticos. Ancellotti has once again effectively assembled a strong group like this and that's amzing. I like he did a few years before. Things aren't simple for Real Madrid given how competitive UCL is this season.
Ancellotti will once again attempt to repeat history by winning UCL three times in a row like what zidane done a few years ago. it's possible for real madrid tl awyas own the UCL trophy in any season.. No doubt about that, given that Real Madrid is likely to repeat the same result soon.

[tomos81]

Source: https://x.com/Score90_/status/1797933933902045397

So I found a poster who is likely to win the Champion League next season 2024/25 where Man City with the highest percentage and below him Real Madrid this is said according to the odds of the bookmakers.

After the arrival of Mbappe we know that we always discuss it all the time and even always speculate that Real Madrid for next season is much better and difficult to beat, but with this poster it will be a little ridiculous actually where Real Madrid should be below Man City, but in my opinion it should be equal or Madrid above it.

It's still acceptable to see City and Madrid as favorites to win UCL next season rather than city at this moment. As a city fan, I would prefer Madrid to be favored above the city considering they re stronger than city. It makes sense for the author to place city second with the highest probability behind Real Madrid.
As you mentioned, it's rather ludicrous. According to the odds, Real Madrid now has much smaller odds than its competitors. Recruiting mbappe also reduces Real Madrid's odds.

It indicates Madrid is favored by bookmakers to defend their trophies in the upcoming seasons following how strong real madrid's squad at this moment. Even Ancelotti has set his sights on a 16th trophy for Madrid. Ancellotti makes just minimal changes to the club but it gave very big impact.
The present lineup is strong enough to win the UCL next season. I can't even wait to see how well Mbappe performs in Real Madrid.

The image above shall be modified. Madrid must be ranked first, with the city coming in second.

No matter how proud you are of Manchester City, the competition with Real Madrid will definitely be more likely for Real Madrid to win the toughest match. Because Real Madrid won the title this season, Real Madrid team entered the final after defeating Manchester City team.  Manchester City are the most advanced team you can bet here but normal teams are always aggressive. But the Real Madrid team did not have any striker in the squad but the Real Madrid team to join Mbappé has announced the squad by itself and is ready to perform massively.

[Lidger]

Mbappé is a great finisher and being a great finisher signed to a great club goes without saying that the combination of player and club will make their performance great. If Mbappe performs at his best next season, it will be seen that his name is very close to winning the Ballon d'. There is no doubt that Mbappe will be a regular in the Real Madrid jersey and given his background, we are confident that he does not have much of an injury record so he will play the entire season injury free. PSG may not have used him well but Real Madrid will certainly use him well and he will score more goals for Real Madrid every season than PSG.

Playing for Real Madrid will provide many opportunities for Mbappe to win the Ballon D'Or. Maybe not next year but I'm sure Mbappe will definitely get the Ballon D'Or with Real Madrid. A great player with a great club will enable him to achieve anything in football. I can't wait to see Mbappe's performance with Real Madrid next season. It's not that PSG "didn't use him" well, but PSG didn't have the capacity to get Mbappe what he should have been able to get with his quality. Mbappe carried PSG in Ligue 1. But at Real Madrid he can really be a finisher and score lots of goals with the creativity of the Real Madrid playmaker.

Mbappe has signed a long-term plan for Real Madrid so he will surely win multiple Ballon d'Ors in the long run if injury problems do not arise. The way he plays, he rarely gets injured but injuries are unwanted, they can happen to a player at any time. Injuries have ruined the careers of many players, so Mbappe must play to protect himself from injuries as much as possible to make his career better. He will surely be nominated for the Ballon d'Or if he plays the full season ahead. Winning a major title is usually considered enough to win the Ballon d'Or, so Mbappe could win the Ballon d'Or if Real Madrid win the Champions League again.

[OcTradism]

Mbappe has signed a long-term plan for Real Madrid so he will surely win multiple Ballon d'Ors in the long run if injury problems do not arise. The way he plays, he rarely gets injured but injuries are unwanted, they can happen to a player at any time. Injuries have ruined the careers of many players, so Mbappe must play to protect himself from injuries as much as possible to make his career better. He will surely be nominated for the Ballon d'Or if he plays the full season ahead. Winning a major title is usually considered enough to win the Ballon d'Or, so Mbappe could win the Ballon d'Or if Real Madrid win the Champions League again.

Moving to Real Madrid increases chance for Mbappe to win Champions League and Ballon d'or but I can not say about future ahead of time. Mbappe must be healthy, without or with little injuries and without serious injuries that can harm his career and he needs more conditions that Real Madrid play well and win Champions League. In some special years, he needs to play well or win World Cup or Euro title with his national team too.

Many conditions which make chance for Mbappe to win Ballon d'Or is complicated and unpredictable. I don't agree that moving to Real Madrid will make Mbapep surely win Ballon d'Or.

Life is challenging and destiny is not fair for all. Some super star players won Ballon d'Or but did not win Champions League and some win Champions League titles but did not win Ballon d'Or.

[Farma]

I think as the defending champion, Real Madrid will be the first seed in the race for the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season title. Moreover, Real Madrid will be strengthened by one of the world's best players, Kylian Mbappe, next season. Apart from that, Real Madrid has always been the favorite team in the Champions League from year to year and this is not without reason because so far Real Madrid has collected the most Champions League titles. Apart from that, Real Madrid is the only club to have won three Champions League titles in a row.

The arrival of Kylian Mbappe of course makes the Real Madrid team much stronger, but defending the Champions League title is not an easy thing and I see that for next season the betting market will not put Real Madrid as the first favorite but Manchester City.
And as has been the case for a long time, competition for the Champions League title is not an easy thing, so for Real Madrid to defend its title next season despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe in the team, it will not be easy.

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Mbappe has signed a long-term plan for Real Madrid so he will surely win multiple Ballon d'Ors in the long run if injury problems do not arise. The way he plays, he rarely gets injured but injuries are unwanted, they can happen to a player at any time. Injuries have ruined the careers of many players, so Mbappe must play to protect himself from injuries as much as possible to make his career better. He will surely be nominated for the Ballon d'Or if he plays the full season ahead. Winning a major title is usually considered enough to win the Ballon d'Or, so Mbappe could win the Ballon d'Or if Real Madrid win the Champions League again.

Next season will be a new era for Mbappe, after spending a long time in Ligue 1 now Mbappe will start a new adventure in La Liga, so far we can see if the Ballon d'Or is often obtained by players who play in Madrid and Barcelona compared to other teams in Europe so far, seeing the possibility that of course playing in Madrid has a greater percentage to get the Ballon d'Or and also the first Champions League trophy In his career, currently it is reported that Mbappe and Madrid are bound by a 5-year contract so there are indeed many opportunities and time for Mbappe to be able to get the two trophies later if indeed he can continue to maintain his playing performance.

Talking about injuries, of course, that has been avoided by football players, injuries are of course the scariest scourge for football and there are often those who do have to end their careers sooner because of the injuries that have befallen them, while Mbappe has been a player who does not have a bad injury record and has the potential to interfere with his career in the future,  But even so, of course, Mbappe must be able to avoid injuries that may befall him in a match.