UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[bering]

The UEFA Champions League comes first because it's consider important and priority for every club that have qualified for anticipation in the tournament. On the other hand, no matter the new formats, I'm just curious about the new standards it will elevates for the presence of elite and average clubs. Perhaps we're aware regarding the status of these clubs and knows their capacity when it comes to major tournaments.

Average clubs will come out to be more positive towards winning major titles and they always ensure to come prepared. While the elite clubs will either find easy or rough to coupled with the current formats of the UEFA Champions League. It's definitely going to be competitive for all categories and it's mainly for the best club.

The new format is going to have its own impact on every one and this isn't something to negotiate because it's going to be a new one to everyone as no one has participated in tournament with the new format before now, both the elites and the smaller teams struggling their way around a chance at the competition are going to have their fair share of the adaptation that they will need to do with the new format. The only advantage the elite teams will continually have will be in the fact that they have got a good depth and their form are mostly intact so they may have to make only but very few adjustments.

The new format will be applying next season so we still don't know who will get the advantages from this format but the effect from new format is most of participant teams on league phase is they should do more matches from 6 matches to 8 matches and the negative effect of this condition is to the players itself because more matches means potentially will be open up the opportunities for injury to the players

Indeed by increasing the number of participants from 32 teams to 36 teams it can makes the fans can watching more matches besides that this also open the opportunities to the teams who came from the league with low rank of UEFA to playing at this competition and this is also UEFA's goal why they decided to change the format of the champions league

[uchegod-21]

Some Leverkusen players are linked with other teams this could also affect the squad it's just that we don't know which players have left so far, if it's not the main players then the squad will remain solid in my opinion.
A friendly match is not important, it won't be taken seriously even if you lose a lot of goals it's not a real match.

I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

I have not heard of Leverkusen players really been linked to any team recently neither have I seen in the transfer market Leverkusen trying to make moves, more likely, it appears they are keen on maintaining their squad and building better results than they have had long before now, it will be hard to reciprocate the results they had last season especially that which has to do with unbeaten in the champion's league,I know such a very competitive league with a new long stretch will take a whole lot to stay unbeaten but then in football an open mind remains the best approach.

I do not actually think that it is wise for Bayern leverkusen to shuffle their squad. If there is anything necessary for them to do is to strengthen the squad instead and wait for a better performance this season. For Xavi Alonso not to leave the team last season gave the players the conviction to remain in the club. The only players that will desire to leave are the ones that are not getting enough playing time in the squad. But anyone who is a major part of their last season's success, wouldn't plan to leave the team at this time.
Well, this will not prevent offers for coming to good players, it's now left for the team and the concerned players to deal with it.

[klidex]

Some Leverkusen players are linked with other teams this could also affect the squad it's just that we don't know which players have left so far, if it's not the main players then the squad will remain solid in my opinion.
A friendly match is not important, it won't be taken seriously even if you lose a lot of goals it's not a real match.

I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

I have not heard of Leverkusen players really been linked to any team recently neither have I seen in the transfer market Leverkusen trying to make moves, more likely, it appears they are keen on maintaining their squad and building better results than they have had long before now, it will be hard to reciprocate the results they had last season especially that which has to do with unbeaten in the champion's league,I know such a very competitive league with a new long stretch will take a whole lot to stay unbeaten but then in football an open mind remains the best approach.

Leverkusen players who are still being linked by other clubs lately are Jonathan Tah who is being sought after by Bayern Munich if the club loses their defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer then Bayern might be willing to recruit the player to replace him.

Most of Leverkusen's players are still at the club and Leverkusen have also made moves in the transfer market this season by recruiting 3 potential players who will strengthen their appearance next season especially in the tight competition in the UCL later.

Source : https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/bayer-04-leverkusen/transfers/verein/15

Xabi Alonso will put all his abilities into play just like last season in the Europa League fighting to the last drop of blood because this is a good opportunity for him to become the best coach in managing the club.

[Oluwa-btc]

Leverkusen is not weak and they are still solid. Losing a friendly match is nothing and most big clubs don't care about the results because they are preparing on the real match starting soon. Leverkusen was beaten by Atalanta in the finals and that was because Atalanta is a different club amd are strong than Leverkusen that season.

Leverkusen will still maintain their performance but not to the extend of being unveeaten because it is hard to achieve such record back to back. However, they will be playing in the champion league where stronger clubs are. Alonso will try his best to see that his men go far in UCL.

Atalanta was the better side that night during that finals. Last season, everyone can attest to how much of a great side Bayern Leverkusen was, Atalanta just had a better approach in that game than Bayern Leverkusen. In between, Ademola Lookman single handedly won them that game with his top class performance. Africans do not say too much about him no more, he deserves the African best player award.
I don't rate the friendly games, though they're good for preparing your sqaud and testing the waters. Important players are also given less game time so they could avoid injuries and at the same time, prepare themselves for the new season ahead. I'll be rooting for Bayern Leverkusen anyways. They have sold a few players and also added for depth. Winning the Bundesliga League Competition again has also been talked about within the club & squad.

[Hirose UK]

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I have not heard of Leverkusen players really been linked to any team recently neither have I seen in the transfer market Leverkusen trying to make moves, more likely, it appears they are keen on maintaining their squad and building better results than they have had long before now, it will be hard to reciprocate the results they had last season especially that which has to do with unbeaten in the champion's league,I know such a very competitive league with a new long stretch will take a whole lot to stay unbeaten but then in football an open mind remains the best approach.

I do not actually think that it is wise for Bayern leverkusen to shuffle their squad. If there is anything necessary for them to do is to strengthen the squad instead and wait for a better performance this season. For Xavi Alonso not to leave the team last season gave the players the conviction to remain in the club. The only players that will desire to leave are the ones that are not getting enough playing time in the squad. But anyone who is a major part of their last season's success, wouldn't plan to leave the team at this time.
Well, this will not prevent offers for coming to good players, it's now left for the team and the concerned players to deal with it.

Players consider Xabi Alonso to be the right coach for them and this season is great opportunity after last season they won the Bundesliga, Leverkusen is expected to achieve better success and be able to compete for other titles.
All of this is one of the reasons why some players who are included in the main squad list will prefer to stay, they have the opportunity to win other titles and improve their careers to market value.
Moreover, if they move to another team, it is not certain that they can play well, staying and remaining part of the squad led by Xabi Alonso is pretty good decision, if they leave maybe later when Xabi Alonso has also left Leverkusen.

I really can't wait to see how Leverkusen competes in the big UCL competition after so long they haven't had the opportunity like now.

[pusaka]

Leverkusen is not weak and they are still solid. Losing a friendly match is nothing and most big clubs don't care about the results because they are preparing on the real match starting soon. Leverkusen was beaten by Atalanta in the finals and that was because Atalanta is a different club amd are strong than Leverkusen that season.

Leverkusen will still maintain their performance but not to the extend of being unveeaten because it is hard to achieve such record back to back. However, they will be playing in the champion league where stronger clubs are. Alonso will try his best to see that his men go far in UCL.

Atalanta was the better side that night during that finals. Last season, everyone can attest to how much of a great side Bayern Leverkusen was, Atalanta just had a better approach in that game than Bayern Leverkusen. In between, Ademola Lookman single handedly won them that game with his top class performance. Africans do not say too much about him no more, he deserves the African best player award.
I don't rate the friendly games, though they're good for preparing your sqaud and testing the waters. Important players are also given less game time so they could avoid injuries and at the same time, prepare themselves for the new season ahead. I'll be rooting for Bayern Leverkusen anyways. They have sold a few players and also added for depth. Winning the Bundesliga League Competition again has also been talked about within the club & squad.

Atalanta can handle Leverkusen's game well, so in that match they succeeded in making Leverkusen unable to move. They know very well what their opponent's strength is like and they are also very motivated to give Leverkusen their only defeat last season. Just like you, I am also not very interested in judging and concluding what happened in the friendly match, one of the reasons is because they did not play with their best squad and they also did not apply their best strategy, but only did some experiments that could have worked and could not have. I will be patient to wait until the official match, from there I will start to judge what their performance is like.

[rendravolt]

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I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

Surely Xabi Alonso already knows what he has to do against his opponents and maybe Leverkusen will still run smoothly as long as their players do not reduce their quality like last season. The Champions League and domestic leagues are clearly different and here maybe what needs to be emphasized is that the opponents they will face are not teams that Leverkusen usually meet in the domestic league so they must not be careless even though their opponents are weak non-seeded teams.

However, I am sure Leverkusen can continue this competition as far as we know and it is impossible for them to lose by a lot. Especially if we remember that Leverkusen has a champion mentality in the final minutes which even if we think logically it doesn't make sense and sometimes they can avoid defeat because they have that.

[topbitcoin]

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I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

Surely Xabi Alonso already knows what he has to do against his opponents and maybe Leverkusen will still run smoothly as long as their players do not reduce their quality like last season. The Champions League and domestic leagues are clearly different and here maybe what needs to be emphasized is that the opponents they will face are not teams that Leverkusen usually meet in the domestic league so they must not be careless even though their opponents are weak non-seeded teams.

However, I am sure Leverkusen can continue this competition as far as we know and it is impossible for them to lose by a lot. Especially if we remember that Leverkusen has a champion mentality in the final minutes which even if we think logically it doesn't make sense and sometimes they can avoid defeat because they have that.

The arrival of Aleix Garcia in midfield and 2 players from Rennes Martin Terrier and Belocian to fill the position of winger and central defender has confirmed that they will be more serious about the competition that will occur, especially since this is a test for Leverkusen where previous good performance is a reference and great expectations for most people.
The problem may now be about how Xabi keeps it going and manages the rotation which must be a bit difficult to do.
The Champions League with its new format which means it adds games to every club's schedule, as well as the domestic competition that still has to be defended could be a stumbling block for Leverkusen. But on the other hand, this is a good challenge for Xabi because when he gets through this, his popularity will definitely be recognized as a great coach.

[Cryptmuster]

The new format will be applying next season so we still don't know who will get the advantages from this format but the effect from new format is most of participant teams on league phase is they should do more matches from 6 matches to 8 matches and the negative effect of this condition is to the players itself because more matches means potentially will be open up the opportunities for injury to the players

Indeed by increasing the number of participants from 32 teams to 36 teams it can makes the fans can watching more matches besides that this also open the opportunities to the teams who came from the league with low rank of UEFA to playing at this competition and this is also UEFA's goal why they decided to change the format of the champions league

It is difficult to call this an opportunity for weaker teams, in the new format they will have to play more matches with strong teams, which means their chances will be even lower, that is, this format will be advantageous for strong teams, but you are right that more games are worse for the players. And UEFA positions this as popularization of the tournament among fans, and the new format should give fans the opportunity to see more strong teams at an early stage of the tournament.

I do not think that in the end this will affect the determination of the champion, the new format will be a positive moment for them because some random result will not be decisive for them. It will be more difficult for those teams that continue to play in the playoffs, and for those who finish their participation in the group stage, this will be an opportunity to prolong their stay in the Champions League a little more.

[slapper]

Leverkusen is not weak and they are still solid. Losing a friendly match is nothing and most big clubs don't care about the results because they are preparing on the real match starting soon. Leverkusen was beaten by Atalanta in the finals and that was because Atalanta is a different club amd are strong than Leverkusen that season.

Leverkusen will still maintain their performance but not to the extend of being unveeaten because it is hard to achieve such record back to back. However, they will be playing in the champion league where stronger clubs are. Alonso will try his best to see that his men go far in UCL.

Some Leverkusen players are linked with other teams this could also affect the squad it's just that we don't know which players have left so far, if it's not the main players then the squad will remain solid in my opinion.
A friendly match is not important, it won't be taken seriously even if you lose a lot of goals it's not a real match.

I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

Leverkusen has issues. Key players are being cut, and it's not just gossip; it threatens their Champions League hopes. They ruled the Bundesliga and Europe last season. But if those stars leave, that synergy Alonso built? Gone

The preseason friendlies? They're not just warmups. They're tests. Can Leverkusen's bench perform? Without their major guns, can they adapt? Because Champions League is cruel. Every game is a war, so mistakes are unacceptable

Honestly, I'm worried. With a possibly decimated team, can they repeat last season's magic? Though tactically gifted, Alonso can't perform miracles. This transfer window could decide Leverkusen's season

[Nheer]

Leverkusen has issues. Key players are being cut, and it's not just gossip; it threatens their Champions League hopes. They ruled the Bundesliga and Europe last season. But if those stars leave, that synergy Alonso built? Gone

The preseason friendlies? They're not just warmups. They're tests. Can Leverkusen's bench perform? Without their major guns, can they adapt? Because Champions League is cruel. Every game is a war, so mistakes are unacceptable

Honestly, I'm worried. With a possibly decimated team, can they repeat last season's magic? Though tactically gifted, Alonso can't perform miracles. This transfer window could decide Leverkusen's season

This is what thought too, they cannot afford to loose any of their key players now if they don’t want to struggle this season. I am not satisfied as they have not made any reasonable effort to sign additional players and strengthen the team more, some of the key players will not be able to perform as last season anymore and the substitute cannot relied on. Alonso needs to protect what he have built by any means possible.

I don’t think even Alonso was satisfied with the performance of the team in the preseason games, it is obvious that the first team is the real deal and the bench cannot be relied on. Playing the Champions League will be a bigger challenge and missing aa key player can be problematic.

All eyes will be on them if they can replicate same performance as last season, you said the most important thing, the transfer window will decide how their season will go.

[Velvet78]

The rematches of third qualifying round are going to be played tomorrow. We are going to have the last qualifying teams for playoff round.



Playoff round is going to be the last stage before reaching league phase you know. Which games are drawing your attention here?

Honestly I'm thinking about making a betslip like this:



Total odds are 4.39. It looks quite good to me. I don't expect Fenerbahçe to give up easy. Over 2.5 goals also could be a good choice. The Twente and Rangers games both ended with both teams scoring in the first leg. The scores were close as well. I expect all sides to do their best and score at least one goal. 

[Oluwa-btc]

Come 14th of August,. Champions of UEFA Champions League Winners would be up against UEFA European Europa League Competition Winners.
This should be a good chance for Kylian Mbappe to win his very first trophy for Real Madrid and at the same time, making his debut for Real Madrid.
I'm not expecting less from Real Madrid during this game. They might have seen some.of their best players leaving but they've still got to be winners at the end of this fixture. In between, what are your predictios for this game? Real Madrid winning 3--0 is my prediction.

[Weawant]

Come 14th of August,. Champions of UEFA Champions League Winners would be up against UEFA European Europa League Competition Winners.
This should be a good chance for Kylian Mbappe to win his very first trophy for Real Madrid and at the same time, making his debut for Real Madrid.
I'm not expecting less from Real Madrid during this game. They might have seen some.of their best players leaving but they've still got to be winners at the end of this fixture. In between, what are your predictios for this game? Real Madrid winning 3--0 is my prediction.

Ofcourse at this time its no new the might of Madrids squad is established around Europe and for a game like this, most definitely leaving any stone unturned may be the last Madrid would want to do, it's going to be such an interesting yet entertaining one as both Madrid wanting to win the trophy and the debut of new stars are on same day, I anticipate excellent and brilliant performance from Madrid in this game, so far they have been showing the preparedness for this game, not to neglect Atlanta, im also having expectations around them but generally I'm not expecting to see an easy game yet I want to see a winner by the end of the 90mins of the game.

[Dickiy]

Come 14th of August,. Champions of UEFA Champions League Winners would be up against UEFA European Europa League Competition Winners.
This should be a good chance for Kylian Mbappe to win his very first trophy for Real Madrid and at the same time, making his debut for Real Madrid.
I'm not expecting less from Real Madrid during this game. They might have seen some.of their best players leaving but they've still got to be winners at the end of this fixture. In between, what are your predictios for this game? Real Madrid winning 3--0 is my prediction.

This will be an interesting watch, I will be looking forward to the match, Real Madrid are overall favorites to come out as champions, in this final match I am curious about the strategy that Ancelotti will use whether Kylian Mbappe will come in as a striker or as a winger alternating with Vini Jr. On the other hand, Atalanta are not easy to beat considering they are the champions of the UEFA Europa League last season, in this case Real Madrid should not underestimate Atalanta even though in terms of strength el real wins, so I think a score of 2-1 for Madrid's victory is enough.

[yudi09]

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Indeed, the new format now seems to have an effect on the foresight of the coach because it could be that with a busy schedule for several big clubs because they participate in several competitions at once, the players certainly cannot be too pushed because they can be at greater risk later, especially for injury problems.

At this point, yes, that's right. Coaches of big teams need extra strategy in formulating strategies and acumen in facing competition with the new format of the Champions League.
The tight schedule is something that will make it difficult for coaches to find the best options. I personally do not doubt all the teams competing in the Champions League even though they are considered weak teams and everything related to this is not an easy matter.

[hyudien]

Come 14th of August,. Champions of UEFA Champions League Winners would be up against UEFA European Europa League Competition Winners.
This should be a good chance for Kylian Mbappe to win his very first trophy for Real Madrid and at the same time, making his debut for Real Madrid.
I'm not expecting less from Real Madrid during this game. They might have seen some.of their best players leaving but they've still got to be winners at the end of this fixture. In between, what are your predictios for this game? Real Madrid winning 3--0 is my prediction.

I haven't heard any information that Mbappe will be played in that match, but hopefully he will be there to make his debut, this is also the right time for him to make his debut in a fairly important match too. Actually in this match we are still quite blind to see how the performance of both teams, both Real Madrid and Atalanta, because even though we see them playing pre-season matches, that is not their real strength. Surely everyone will be waiting for their performance, especially from Real Madrid because they have many new players who also have big names, so they will be waiting to see how they perform. I am realistic in this match by making Real Madrid the favorite to win the match. I think everyone will have the same prediction if they play seriously. But there is no reason for them not to play seriously, because there is something they are fighting for in this match, so I want to see the course of an interesting match shown by each team.

[Webetcoins]

Leverkusen has issues. Key players are being cut, and it's not just gossip; it threatens their Champions League hopes. They ruled the Bundesliga and Europe last season. But if those stars leave, that synergy Alonso built? Gone

The preseason friendlies? They're not just warmups. They're tests. Can Leverkusen's bench perform? Without their major guns, can they adapt? Because Champions League is cruel. Every game is a war, so mistakes are unacceptable

Honestly, I'm worried. With a possibly decimated team, can they repeat last season's magic? Though tactically gifted, Alonso can't perform miracles. This transfer window could decide Leverkusen's season

This is what thought too, they cannot afford to loose any of their key players now if they don’t want to struggle this season. I am not satisfied as they have not made any reasonable effort to sign additional players and strengthen the team more, some of the key players will not be able to perform as last season anymore and the substitute cannot relied on. Alonso needs to protect what he have built by any means possible.

I don’t think even Alonso was satisfied with the performance of the team in the preseason games, it is obvious that the first team is the real deal and the bench cannot be relied on. Playing the Champions League will be a bigger challenge and missing aa key player can be problematic.

All eyes will be on them if they can replicate same performance as last season, you said the most important thing, the transfer window will decide how their season will go.

If we are going to have changes in Bayer Leverkusen before start of next season surely things are going to be out of touch, and they are going to have lived under shadow of the Bayern Munich which is not good but still capable of having control the Bundesliga because they are having enough sources for controlling all things with Bayer Leverkusen is surely can't afford to lost their players because they are heading for the toughest challenge and this can make their life terrible if they fail to produce performance like last season.

In preseason games, they are having problems and things were not as they were expecting Xabi Alonso is surely the most worried person if they are losing their players because he has done good job in last season, and they were not expecting any change for this season while they are having good experienced players those can give them good performance in UEFA Champions League now we have to check how they will be done.

[Spaceman1000$]

Some Leverkusen players are linked with other teams this could also affect the squad it's just that we don't know which players have left so far, if it's not the main players then the squad will remain solid in my opinion.
A friendly match is not important, it won't be taken seriously even if you lose a lot of goals it's not a real match.

I'm curious to see how Leverkusen fare in the Champions League with the new format there's bound to be some differences from last season, and although they haven't lost before in the Bundesliga it won't necessarily be the same in the Champions League the challenge here is too much, but expect Xabi to do well tactically.

I have not heard of Leverkusen players really been linked to any team recently neither have I seen in the transfer market Leverkusen trying to make moves, more likely, it appears they are keen on maintaining their squad and building better results than they have had long before now, it will be hard to reciprocate the results they had last season especially that which has to do with unbeaten in the champion's league,I know such a very competitive league with a new long stretch will take a whole lot to stay unbeaten but then in football an open mind remains the best approach.

I do not actually think that it is wise for Bayern leverkusen to shuffle their squad. If there is anything necessary for them to do is to strengthen the squad instead and wait for a better performance this season. For Xavi Alonso not to leave the team last season gave the players the conviction to remain in the club. The only players that will desire to leave are the ones that are not getting enough playing time in the squad. But anyone who is a major part of their last season's success, wouldn't plan to leave the team at this time.
Well, this will not prevent offers for coming to good players, it's now left for the team and the concerned players to deal with it.

This is one of the problems in European football and the world governing body (FIFA) should do something about it by making some piece of regulations concerning this issue. Over the years we have seen smaller clubs that have made some impact in European football taking a nose dive as a result of loosing all their players in the transfer market due to the fact that they have to sell some of these players to stay afloat financially to run the clubs. In 1995/96 season of the UEFA champions league campaign,  Ajax Amsterdam had a very formidable team that was filled with amazing talents in likes of Clarence seedorf, Patrick kluivert, litmanen, Nwankwo kanu, Finidi George, Edgar David, Frank Rijkard, etc who went on to win the competition that year, but they lost most these players to the big clubs of Europe because they needed the money and that was how Ajax began to decline in terms of performance till date, as they've not been able to enjoy the limelight as before.

[asriloni]

Come 14th of August,. Champions of UEFA Champions League Winners would be up against UEFA European Europa League Competition Winners.
This should be a good chance for Kylian Mbappe to win his very first trophy for Real Madrid and at the same time, making his debut for Real Madrid.
I'm not expecting less from Real Madrid during this game. They might have seen some.of their best players leaving but they've still got to be winners at the end of this fixture. In between, what are your predictios for this game? Real Madrid winning 3--0 is my prediction.

The list of Real Madrid's squad against Atalanta. We have all of world class players in our forward section. Also, it most likely Mbappe is gonna be starting line up too, and it will be amazing if Mbappe can win a trophy on his debut with Real Madrid club.

Supercup is gonna be his first European club trophy in his first game. Though it's a Supercup but still. And i bet on Madrid, my prediction Madrid win 2-0 against Atalanta.