UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[Adbitco]

The game between arsenal and Madrid is going on and is in the 23 minutes and the game has been balanced by my analysis with arsenal being more on the attack than Madrid if arsenal is to get anything from this game they should score early and make sure that they maximize all the opportunities that comes their way because when you are wasting your opportunities against a team like Madrid you are doing yourself no good because Madrid can score with even one opportunity that they get

Half time now and it's still 0 - 0, the game almost turned on its head in the 44th minute when Arsenal almost scored a goal from two successive shots on Thibaut Courtois one was a header and the other was a volley and he kept bot away from entering the bacteria of the net. Arsenal seem to be enjoying the game in most parts of the half as they were in control of play but were almost cut off guard on two or three occasions, they just have to be careful as they attack because of not, Real Madrid will catch them on the counter due to the fast pace forwards they've got.

[Frankolala]

Well, this is unexpected:



I'm watching the Arsenal game as I thought that one would be more balanced, but looking at the score, I might switch for the second half on to Bayern's game since they can't afford to lose at home, so probably there will be a total rush against Inter's defense.

Wow, Bayern is 4.75 to win after that goal.

This tie is quite unpredictable and for inter to have a goal at this point in time will make it more interesting game.
Bayern will be trying everything to ensure they do not lose at home while Inter will move back into a low block which they are very good at.
No sure winner at this very point just speculation

I was surprised to see Inter dominating the match away from home. Bayern wasn't in their best form in the first half because Inter won possession and played Bayern easily. It was a fantastic goal from Martinez on the 38th minutes with a beautiful assist from Thuram. Actually, I thought that Thuram will take the shot himself but he did great to pass it for over to Martinez who was very free.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Well, this is unexpected:

Damn, this is beyond our expectations. somehow Inter Milan scored the first goal in the first half even though they only had one shot on target while Bayern Munich recorded 4 shots on target lol. Yeah there is still time for Bayern Munich to equalize in the second half or they will lose their chance to reach the semifinals because it will be more difficult to win the match in the second leg so there is no other choice the first leg must be won.

In another match between Arsenal vs Real Madrid the situation was not much different, both teams played aggressively by attacking each other even though there were no goal in the first half. I don't expect Arsenal to make the same mistakes like Bayern Munich so there are no gaps in the defense through counterattack.

[Majestic-milf]

Arsenal are playing a nice game in the mean time (first half) , they play as a home side not giving Madrid the chance to gain overall  possession of the ball. Madrid defense is a real issue for them in this game. Although both sides have created some crucial goal opportunities but just couldn't make a goal out of those chances. The game could take a different turn with goals in the second half.

Arsenal are indeed playing a good game but the absence of a striker is being really felt because by now the Gunners should have been several goals up if their chances had been buried by a striker. Saka is making good impact but the efforts are going begging and I'm just hoping that they can be calm enough to bury their chances because go be frank Madrid are still finding their feet and aren't even confident enough.
 Arsenal can do better in the second half and I believe that if they add more energy to their game, they will surely get a goal from their visitors. For now courtois is being mindful not to make mistake and if Arsenal can capitalize on the defense that's a bit shaky, they will be rewarded.

[Sexylizzy2813]

This is so annoying but Arteta and the management of Arsenal won't see all these wasted chances, if the Gunners have a natural number 9 I don't see why this first half would be goalless, 2 to 3 clear chances gone begging. How on earth will these guys win Madrid if they have more wasted opportunities? Arsenal are doing pretty well and they are making Madrid defend more than they should have, that's on like Madrid that knows how to attack and getting their opponent fall back but tonight the reverse is the case. I expect Arteta to urge Merino to always put pressure on the defense of the opposition and he have to make sure to follow Saka up when he's with the ball to tap in any crosses that comes in the box of Madrid, if Madrid get any of those chances that would be the end.

[Spaceman1000$]

Can anyone tell me why Arsenal is given 2.05 to win Real Madrid and Real Madrid win is at 3.6 odd? I find this very strange because I had the opinion that Real Madrid was going to win the match but seeing the odd, I'm a little skeptical in that match. In cases like this, it is either there is information of injuries on the side of the bigger team or some form of news that will make them not play at optimal performance, which I have not heard about Real Madrid tonight. Any opinion is welcomed.

Apart from home, Arsenal is also good to face Real Madrid.
The match was almost over the first 45 minutes (half time), Arsenal's game still made me assume if Real Madrid could not beat Arsenal even though Real Madrid when the match entered the 20th minute began to find the rhythm of the game so the percentage of ball possession began to be balanced.
A draw is still the best scenario, it seems.

Inter 1 Goal. This will make Bayern Munich difficult.

Arsenal pattern is really giving Real Madrid a tough time mainly because of the fact that they have a lot of midfielders who are close marking the Madrid team, Arsenal are not good in shooting the ball from outside the 18 yard box, if not they would have gotten a goal in the first half, the playing pattern of driving the ball to the goal mouth before attempting to score isn't the best for them, you could see the likes of kylian mbappé and vinicius junior will likely strike a shot from outside the 18 yard box, Madrid are more aggressive on the front line than Arsenal at least from what I've seen from the first half.

[Adbitco]

Well, this is unexpected:



I'm watching the Arsenal game as I thought that one would be more balanced, but looking at the score, I might switch for the second half on to Bayern's game since they can't afford to lose at home, so probably there will be a total rush against Inter's defense.

Wow, Bayern is 4.75 to win after that goal.

This tie is quite unpredictable and for inter to have a goal at this point in time will make it more interesting game.
Bayern will be trying everything to ensure they do not lose at home while Inter will move back into a low block which they are very good at.
No sure winner at this very point just speculation

I was surprised to see Inter dominating the match away from home. Bayern wasn't in their best form in the first half because Inter won possession and played Bayern easily. It was a fantastic goal from Martinez on the 38th minutes with a beautiful assist from Thuram. Actually, I thought that Thuram will take the shot himself but he did great to pass it for over to Martinez who was very free.

Maybe they were preparing for this match that was why they drew against Parma over the weekend, lol. Yeah, me too I wasn't expecting Inter Milan to dominate the game and at the same time be winning Bayern Munich at home, the truth is that some Bayern players are off injured with the likes of Musiala, Davies, Coman, Upamecano I'm not even going to talk about Neuer because his has been long he went out. Musiala just joined the list of recent and I'm sure they will really miss him in this game because of the kind of things he would have done in that midfield. Let's just see what will happen in the second half though.

[AYOBA]

Does this mean Arsenal is no match for Madrid??
If you've been following the game for this first 20 minutes then you would see how much Arsenal are pressing to ensure they get this done. The header by Partey should have been a potential opener and if arsenal continues this way then the atmosphere at the emirates is electrifying
Madrid can be in for a shocker for this one

The match is very interested tonight is not that Arsenal didn’t match the Real Madrid at times that’s how the game goes, but at the end of the first half of Arsenal game their game won’t well with kind of performance they made in extra minutes I hope if they can continue the same thing in the second half I will be out a positive results. Honestly Arsenal try to the net with potential goal, but it was not happened.

But I’m expecting that potential goal immediately after they come from the second half, because I can see that arsenal pattern of playing as change to the right one, which will lead them to have so many goals in the quarter of the second half.

[Joca97]

Can anyone tell me why Arsenal is given 2.05 to win Real Madrid and Real Madrid win is at 3.6 odd? I find this very strange because I had the opinion that Real Madrid was going to win the match but seeing the odd, I'm a little skeptical in that match. In cases like this, it is either there is information of injuries on the side of the bigger team or some form of news that will make them not play at optimal performance, which I have not heard about Real Madrid tonight. Any opinion is welcomed.

Apart from home, Arsenal is also good to face Real Madrid.
The match was almost over the first 45 minutes (half time), Arsenal's game still made me assume if Real Madrid could not beat Arsenal even though Real Madrid when the match entered the 20th minute began to find the rhythm of the game so the percentage of ball possession began to be balanced.
A draw is still the best scenario, it seems.

Inter 1 Goal. This will make Bayern Munich difficult.

Arsenal pattern is really giving Real Madrid a tough time mainly because of the fact that they have a lot of midfielders who are close marking the Madrid team, Arsenal are not good in shooting the ball from outside the 18 yard box, if not they would have gotten a goal in the first half, the playing pattern of driving the ball to the goal mouth before attempting to score isn't the best for them, you could see the likes of kylian mbappé and vinicius junior will likely strike a shot from outside the 18 yard box, Madrid are more aggressive on the front line than Arsenal at least from what I've seen from the first half.

Overall Arsenal was better in the first half and had much better chances. They should have scored at least one goal hopefully they wont get punished in the second half. Real Madrid like always waiting on their counter attack and they might even score from them with how much space they have when its a counter attack

[Issa56]

There's nothing Arsenal can do as of this their game with Real Madrid, Real Madrid is not only bigger than Arsenal in terms of their experiences when it comes to Champions league but also physical strength, calibre of players, the coach ,formidable and their keeper,  in fact all round. Well nothing is impossible though when we talk about football,  but from what we know, it's obvious that Arsenal will only do their best but Madrid is gonna end their Champions League dream this season after their encounter.

I was thinking the match will be a easy win for Real Madrid in the game, but the two teams didn’t even play anything special in the first half of the match, the first half of the match was just kind of boring to me, before the match started, I was thinking it’s going to be a interesting one, but am just surprised with the way they both performed in the first half of the match. From the way they played in the first half of the match, I won’t really be surprise if the match ends as draw, because they both didn’t play well in the match.

I was thinking Real Madrid will have scored like two goals in the first half of the match, but to my greatest surprise, they created just few chances, and they missed  those chances. Real Madrid defense is kind of weak in the match, because Arsenal are penetrating into their defense, just that they are unable to score any goal also.

[promise444c5]

Arsenal is playing well, but they need to switch to a faster game if they want to win. I'm not sure if they are good at that, but around the 70-minute mark, I think the whole gameplay is going to change from Real Madrid.
Also, they seem to be trying the same style repeatedly, which isn't working. It was only after 35 minutes were wasted that they started resorting to other styles. Chances wasted from both sides still , expecting  something  better this second half

[SuperBitMan]

Can anyone tell me why Arsenal is given 2.05 to win Real Madrid and Real Madrid win is at 3.6 odd? I find this very strange because I had the opinion that Real Madrid was going to win the match but seeing the odd, I'm a little skeptical in that match. In cases like this, it is either there is information of injuries on the side of the bigger team or some form of news that will make them not play at optimal performance, which I have not heard about Real Madrid tonight. Any opinion is welcomed.

Home advantage and form of Real Madrid is definitely the only reason I think Arsenal is given a smaller odd against Real Madrid the kings of Champions League. For now there is no injury case for Real Madrid the only information I think could be one of the factors that may likely affect the performance of Real Madrid tonight is yellow card, about 4 Real Madrid players will be playing safe tonight because of they are giving a yellow card against Arsenal in this game tonight they will miss the second leg. Vini Junior is one of the players though he is not in good form but I think he has the possibility of missing the next match because of his usual dramas with players and some of the centre referees.

It's just few minutes to the end of first half and I just hope that Real Madrid will be the first to score a goal. Real Madrid is really pressing Putting more efforts but I can judge from what I'm seeing here. The both team are trying their best but the finally winner of this match is what I can not speculate since sometimes the team that is given the small odd to win might become the one that will lose.
This is a tough match to me and I hope to see a goal before the end of this first half. It would be fascinating if Real Madrid will be the first to score.

Real Madrid has not scored yet, but Inter scored against Bayern Munich. Lautaro Martinez scored with an extraordinary strike, putting the Italian team ahead 1-0. Now Inter will try to score the second goal according to the risk Bayern Munich will take. I expect Inter to be more active and effective with counterattacks in the second half. I expect Real Madrid to be more active with substitutions in the second half.

Real Madrid always start doing wonderfully well in second half so don't be surprised in second half they will start scoring Arsenal, in the first half real Madrid has used it to know there weak point and will strike in second half but I most really commend Arsenal they have done very well for holding real Madrid till now and if they do much more better they will draw the game I don't see any possibility of arsenal winning this game even if is there home they can only draw it and if they can't real Madrid will win them I predicted real Madrid to win so let see how things will go at the end of the game.
Inter is still winning with 1 goals they have chances of winning this game they are playing very well and can win this match if they succeed I will be very happy for them I love there partner of football they are consistent.

[Slimzeee]

This is so annoying but Arteta and the management of Arsenal won't see all these wasted chances, if the Gunners have a natural number 9 I don't see why this first half would be goalless, 2 to 3 clear chances gone begging. How on earth will these guys win Madrid if they have more wasted opportunities? Arsenal are doing pretty well and they are making Madrid defend more than they should have, that's on like Madrid that knows how to attack and getting their opponent fall back but tonight the reverse is the case. I expect Arteta to urge Merino to always put pressure on the defense of the opposition and he have to make sure to follow Saka up when he's with the ball to tap in any crosses that comes in the box of Madrid, if Madrid get any of those chances that would be the end.

Surely Arsenals problem is a proper Top 9 that understands what he is doing.
The management has been so nonchalant about this and it’s actually very frustrating to see. Like how can you go across 2 transfer windows and refuse to sign a striker when options were certainly available in the market
 These are the kind of games that doesn’t need speculation or near misses, it should be a point blank attack from a striker that can turn things around at any point in time. Merino might have been scoring and rescuing the team but still that doesn’t make him a striker. The management should get 1 asap

[Harkorede]

Overall Arsenal was better in the first half and had much better chances. They should have scored at least one goal hopefully they wont get punished in the second half. Real Madrid like always waiting on their counter attack and they might even score from them with how much space they have when its a counter attack

Indeed Arsenal was clearly the better team over the first 45 minutes, they could easily have been at least a goal ahead, but it's still all to play for in the 2nd half. I hope Arsenal can just keep playing the way they did in the first half while not overcommitting men to the attack, they should surely be able to get a goal.

[Lida93]

Arsenal are playing a nice game in the mean time (first half) , they play as a home side not giving Madrid the chance to gain overall  possession of the ball. Madrid defense is a real issue for them in this game. Although both sides have created some crucial goal opportunities but just couldn't make a goal out of those chances. The game could take a different turn with goals in the second half.

Arsenal are indeed playing a good game but the absence of a striker is being really felt because by now the Gunners should have been several goals up if their chances had been buried by a striker. Saka is making good impact but the efforts are going begging and I'm just hoping that they can be calm enough to bury their chances because go be frank Madrid are still finding their feet and aren't even confident enough.
 Arsenal can do better in the second half and I believe that if they add more energy to their game, they will surely get a goal from their visitors. For now courtois is being mindful not to make mistake and if Arsenal can capitalize on the defense that's a bit shaky, they will be rewarded.

The absence of a natural striker for Arsenal is really denying them the goals they should have scored in this game with the chances Bukayo Saka has created in Madrid's third half.

The second half half has just entered with an opener goal for Arsenal in a solid but beautiful free kick from Declan Rice in the 58th minutes. Arsenal is now leading with a lone goal and still pressuring Madrid in a way I never expected. Can Arsenal take all three points tonight or Madrid might level before full-time?

[Adbitco]

Arsenal 1 Vs Real Madrid 0
What a hot from Declan Rice to get the ball past Thibaut Courtois from the free kick. Alaba concedes a free kick as he fouls Saka close to the 18 yard box. It was a long range but the English man beat the Belgium goalkeeper with a shot to get the gunners ahead in the tie. Now Real Madrid concedes again for the 9th consecutive games. I'm not really sure so far this season that Real Madrid has kept a clean sheet.

[Nheer]

I was thinking the match will be a easy win for Real Madrid in the game, but the two teams didn’t even play anything special in the first half of the match, the first half of the match was just kind of boring to me, before the match started, I was thinking it’s going to be a interesting one, but am just surprised with the way they both performed in the first half of the match. From the way they played in the first half of the match, I won’t really be surprise if the match ends as draw, because they both didn’t play well in the match.

I was thinking Real Madrid will have scored like two goals in the first half of the match, but to my greatest surprise, they created just few chances, and they missed  those chances. Real Madrid defense is kind of weak in the match, because Arsenal are penetrating into their defense, just that they are unable to score any goal also.

This was just how I expected it to be today at Arsenal home stadium, I knew Madrid wouldn't be able to win Arsenal easily at Emirates stadium but I expected them to be able to hold Arsenal and try to get a less goal margin in this leg so that way they will have the advantage when Arsenal visits them at Santiago Bernebue.
Arsenal is not a bad team and they are capable of challenging Real Madrid. The game will be boring but I believe the 2nd leg will be very interesting one. Arsenal is already a goal up but there is every chance that the match could end as draw just as you said.

From time it is obvious that Real Madrid is not a team that defends so their defense is not so strong and their power lies in their attack.

[Amphenomenon]

Overall Arsenal was better in the first half and had much better chances. They should have scored at least one goal hopefully they wont get punished in the second half. Real Madrid like always waiting on their counter attack and they might even score from them with how much space they have when its a counter attack

Indeed Arsenal was clearly the better team over the first 45 minutes, they could easily have been at least a goal ahead, but it's still all to play for in the 2nd half. I hope Arsenal can just keep playing the way they did in the first half while not overcommitting men to the attack, they should surely be able to get a goal.

Declan Rice finally got Gunners on the lead with a 58 minutes goal from a free kick. I wonder if Real Madrid might be able to get an equalizer or Arsenal would add more, there is still enough time for the tides to be change. Anyway, it is shocking or impressive for me to see Declan Rice getting a goal through free kick.

[shogun47]

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The absence of a natural striker for Arsenal is really denying them the goals they should have scored in this game with the chances Bukayo Saka has created in Madrid's third half.

The second half half has just entered with an opener goal for Arsenal in a solid but beautiful free kick from Declan Rice in the 58th minutes. Arsenal is now leading with a lone goal and still pressuring Madrid in a way I never expected. Can Arsenal take all three points tonight or Madrid might level before full-time?

But I don't think that Havertz would fill that gap that Arsenal has. They need a top striker like Mbappe or Kane, strikers who score more than 25 goals a season. Havertz is more average in my opinion and not the same level as those top strikers the teams like Liverpool, Real Madrid or Barcelona have. It is something they have not had for many seasons now and maybe that was what was missing to get them onto the level they have to be to win titles. 

[ajanwalker]

Inter scored and gave the ball to Bayern and they are also playing very good defense.

The match is played in Inter's half but Inter narrows the area so well that Bayern can only pass.
Bayern's missing players are very obvious. Especially Musiala's absence is very obvious.
I don't know if Bayern can win this match but if they go to the return match with missing players, Bayern will say goodbye in this round.