UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[AirtelBuzz]

What Mbappe is experiencing right now reminds me of Ibrahimovic who left Inter because he wanted to win the UCL trophy. Mbappe left PSG to win the UCL with Madrid, but they stumbled in the first leg, now their steps are increasingly difficult to advance to the semifinals. Meanwhile, PSG have performed brilliantly since his departure and have a great chance of qualifying for the semifinals and even the final if they are able to maintain their performance.

Hopefully Mbappe doesn't bring bad luck to Real Madrid, What do you think about this picture?

Now many also think that perhaps Mbappe will not bring bad luck to the Real Madrid club, he will probably be quite aware of this. Moreover we cannot blame Mbappe for the situation that Real Madrid Football Club is currently experiencing with its weak defense. By the way it may not be clear yet that the former PSG star has joined the Real Madrid club to win the Champions League. But sometimes it makes me wonder why Real Madrid has been steadily going downhill since he joined. At this moment it is clear that Real Madrid Club will have to proceed with great patience and tactically, there is some speculation that perhaps Madrid's manager is now busy with the right plan.

[Uruhara]

Some fans still have strong faith in Real Madrid. "Real Madrid is the name of the game" is a phrase often heard from Real fans. But how effective this phrase will be in a big match in the Champions League is unknown to everyone. Although the second leg will be played at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid will have an extra advantage, I still think it is very difficult for Real Madrid to win the second leg against Arsenal and play in the semi-finals. Real Madrid's exit is easy.

I agree with what you said. And even though it is possible that Real Madrid will win in the second leg. But I'm also not sure that the number of goals scored will be as many as needed to qualify for the next stage, namely Real Madrid in the second leg must succeed in scoring 4 goals without conceding again. And that will be difficult. because even though Real Madrid might manage to score 4 goals in the second leg. But I'm sure Arsenal will also score a goal in the second leg which will make Arsenal still the team that passes to the next stage. Maybe I'm a little pessimistic about Real Madrid even though I really like this team. But realistically that's probably all I can think about in this case. In the second leg, maybe I will also favor Real Madrid to win. But I'm not sure they can progress to the next stage with that win.

[dezoel]

Many tags and many good things for Real Madrid in European soccer but in this game despite having balanced performance Gunners completely outclass them and have thumbing win which give them huge advantage for second leg game which is going to play at Bernabéu Madrid after few days.

First half without any good action ended with score of 0–0 then in second half things were balance, but Rice was big advantage for Arsenal as he scored 2 goals and give his team lead after few minutes Merino scored 3rd goal and sealed win for Arsenal at the end Camavinga red card give another setback to Real Madrid which is now having troubling time at home. After watching performance of both teams look like it's all end for Real Madrid but still fans are creating good hype which could be gone until second leg game because they are not accepting this result until end of last minute of second leg game.

[koang]

Lewy is blowing past his 2023-24 numbers like a man possessed. We’re talking 40+ goals across all comps, 11 in 11 in the UCL, and leading La Liga. That’s not a “good season”. That’s vintage Lewandowski, repackaged with German precision and Spanish flair. And Raphinha’s leading the Champions League in goals and assists. He’s basically gone Super Saiyan, pulling a Messi impression in the knockouts. Four straight games scored in UCL knockouts? C’mon

But Inter isn’t scared, and they shouldn’t be. They just walked into the Allianz and silenced Bayern’s home streak since 2021. That 3-5-2 system was a damn fortress. Sommer is stopping shots with 94.7% save rate in UCL, best in Europe right now

Inter is probably their most dangerous roadblock. And that’s exactly why we might get a semifinal classic: power vs precision, chaos vs control. And Inter’s recent UCL deep run experience vs Barcelona’s hunger to get back to glory? That’s football absolute cinema

This UCL season is looking interesting on different fronts.
I don't underestimate Inter. They have the best defense in UCL this season. Barca will meet an equal opponent, but Flick has a different approach than the traditional Serie A team.
Inter is solid, but I'm certain Barca will come out on top if they face each other. I believe Barca is destroying Inter with many goals in both legs.
Even more easily if Barca uses their chances well and does not misplace passes.
Barca opened up Atletico Madrid easily, Inter won't be too much. Even Bayern opened them up.

[Polkeins]

Dortmund played two matches in the Bundesliga relatively well before this game and won both matches, and before that managed to beat Lille in the Champions League, but at this stage of the Champions League there are no weak teams left, and Barcelona now, as well as PSG are probably the two main favorites in the Champions League.
I think Aston Villa still have a chance to beat PSG, even if it's only 10-20%, but they still have a chance, while Borussia have zero chances after 0-4 from Barcelona.

You are right, overall the teams here have passed the qualifying rounds with challenges even beat other strong teams so that nothing can be underestimated. Indeed in the first leg we saw many surprises but we don't know what will happen in the second leg. I believe there is always a chance even if it is only 10%  In the first leg almost all matches were won by the home teams it is proof that playing at home has its advantages and strengths well the same situation could happen in the second leg, right?

What we are most looking forward to is how Real Madrid will make a comeback in the second leg, they have to win by 3 goals and that is just to catch up on the aggregate, I'm not saying it's impossible I just think the chances are very low. probably only around 30%

Bayern Munich lost their home match to Inter, but the rest of the matches teams that played at home won, so I would not reduce everything to the game at home, just PSG and Barcelona were initially stronger than Aston Villa and Borussia, but Real gave their fans an unpleasant surprise, losing to Arsenal 0-3.
For any other team the score 0-3 in the first match would have been a real verdict, but Real Madrid is a really exceptional team and they have a chance to go out and I agree that 30% is the most logical.

[dezoel]

Luis Enrique has proven that this decision was right for all the players he sold from the club after taking charge of the club. Initially, we thought that if so many players are sold from a club and if no other player is recruited to the club in place of that player, the club's performance may deteriorate, but our idea was proven wrong. Luis Enrique has arranged the PSG team with those players who have performed well for the team in the past and who can perform well in the future. Now, looking at PSG's performance, it seems that they are undoubtedly a balanced team and Luis Enrique has been able to select the right players in every position. PSG is a team that is currently performing well, but I would say that they need to recruit better quality players so that they do not have to return with disappointment after reaching a good stage of a big tournament.

After many years of struggling this time PSG management done few good decisions and have faith in one of the best coach Luis Enrique which understand good chemistry of this game and also capable of turning tables without big names he already makes good mark here in less than two years.

Having spot into top 4 is big achievement for him after securing 3–1 at home now they needed to keep things on balance and secure their spot into semifinal which could be huge success for them after years fans are watching good and consistent performance from them at top level which is good change. After having French Ligue 1 title now this is going to be historic moment because no one were expecting they could have performance for having spot into semifinal second leg game is going to be had more action and entertainment at Villa Park Birmingham.

[WatChe]

Bayern Munich lost their home match to Inter, but the rest of the matches teams that played at home won, so I would not reduce everything to the game at home, just PSG and Barcelona were initially stronger than Aston Villa and Borussia, but Real gave their fans an unpleasant surprise, losing to Arsenal 0-3.
For any other team the score 0-3 in the first match would have been a real verdict, but Real Madrid is a really exceptional team and they have a chance to go out and I agree that 30% is the most logical.

The way Real Madrid lost the first quarter final makes it very difficult for them to qualify for the semi finals. Arsenal now are favourite for the semi final provided they don't lose the second leg by a margin of 4-0. Before the first leg of quarter final, Arsenal was favourite because they were playing on there home ground but no one expected that Arsenal will thrash Real Madrid like that in the first quarter final. One thing Arsenal must note is that Real Madrid is strong team and they will try there best to win the second game by a margin that will take them to semi finals, so Arsenal must not feel relaxed in second leg.

[Lida93]

Lewy is blowing past his 2023-24 numbers like a man possessed. We’re talking 40+ goals across all comps, 11 in 11 in the UCL, and leading La Liga. That’s not a “good season”. That’s vintage Lewandowski, repackaged with German precision and Spanish flair. And Raphinha’s leading the Champions League in goals and assists. He’s basically gone Super Saiyan, pulling a Messi impression in the knockouts. Four straight games scored in UCL knockouts? C’mon

But Inter isn’t scared, and they shouldn’t be. They just walked into the Allianz and silenced Bayern’s home streak since 2021. That 3-5-2 system was a damn fortress. Sommer is stopping shots with 94.7% save rate in UCL, best in Europe right now

Robert Lewandowsky seem to be in the best form of his career so far and this has placed him ahead of all the strikers in Europe this season with over forty goals and still counting, but I don't think this will in any way make inter Milan to feel intimidated because inter milan also have succeeded in doing something extraordinary by beating Bayern Munich in the Alianz arena which has also made them favourites to win the UCL this season.

[Inwestour]

The way Real Madrid lost the first quarter final makes it very difficult for them to qualify for the semi finals. Arsenal now are favourite for the semi final provided they don't lose the second leg by a margin of 4-0. Before the first leg of quarter final, Arsenal was favourite because they were playing on there home ground but no one expected that Arsenal will thrash Real Madrid like that in the first quarter final. One thing Arsenal must note is that Real Madrid is strong team and they will try there best to win the second game by a margin that will take them to semi finals, so Arsenal must not feel relaxed in second leg.

I didn't believe in Arsenal beating Real in the first leg either, and I certainly didn't believe that Real couldn't score a single goal. I think Real will win the return leg, but now I find it hard to believe that this win will be enough. Real will need to shape the game, they will need to hurry to score an early goal, and if Arsenal can either hold on, or worse, score an early goal, that could take away Real's hope.

[Frankolala]

Dortmund played two matches in the Bundesliga relatively well before this game and won both matches, and before that managed to beat Lille in the Champions League, but at this stage of the Champions League there are no weak teams left, and Barcelona now, as well as PSG are probably the two main favorites in the Champions League.
I think Aston Villa still have a chance to beat PSG, even if it's only 10-20%, but they still have a chance, while Borussia have zero chances after 0-4 from Barcelona.

You are right, overall the teams here have passed the qualifying rounds with challenges even beat other strong teams so that nothing can be underestimated. Indeed in the first leg we saw many surprises but we don't know what will happen in the second leg. I believe there is always a chance even if it is only 10%  In the first leg almost all matches were won by the home teams it is proof that playing at home has its advantages and strengths well the same situation could happen in the second leg, right?

What we are most looking forward to is how Real Madrid will make a comeback in the second leg, they have to win by 3 goals and that is just to catch up on the aggregate, I'm not saying it's impossible I just think the chances are very low. probably only around 30%

Bayern Munich lost their home match to Inter, but the rest of the matches teams that played at home won, so I would not reduce everything to the game at home, just PSG and Barcelona were initially stronger than Aston Villa and Borussia, but Real gave their fans an unpleasant surprise, losing to Arsenal 0-3.
For any other team the score 0-3 in the first match would have been a real verdict, but Real Madrid is a really exceptional team and they have a chance to go out and I agree that 30% is the most logical.

Inter is stronger than Bayern and that was why Bayern lost at home. Kompnay is still new to UCL and needs more time to catch up with the league. I believe that Inter will still win Bayern in San Siro. However, there might still be hope for Bayern if only they can outplay Inter in the second leg but that wouldn't be easy. Madrid is out of the competition.

[el kaka22]

Everyone talked about other games, but PSG game needs more attention. Because PSG got here by beating Liverpool, and now they are beating Villa too, and they are looking so good while doing it as well. They are not looking weak this season, not like other seasons, even when they had Mbappe, they didn't look this strong and they are doing a wonderful job so far. They didn't beat Liverpool by luck, they won by doing a great job and dominated the whole game and for both games.

Now they did the same thing with Villa now as well. Nobody is caring about this, everyone is talking about other teams, but I am telling you that this is serious, PSG is looking like the best team right now and you shouldn't be sleeping on them.

[armanda90]

Arsenal won the first leg by a big margin of 3-0. Since Arsenal have a very strong defense. We know that Real Madrid have a strong attack. However, it is very difficult to score more than 3 goals against this defense of Arsenal. Even so, we have seen Madrid's comeback in the past. So there is a very small chance of Madrid winning.

PSG and Arsenal may face each other in the semi-finals. PSG also won the first match by a big margin. However, Arsenal's victory against PSG will not be easy. PSG has been playing very well this season unexpectedly. Defeating this team now is a big challenge for any team.

Likely small chance for Real Madrid comeback at second leg match over three goals after first leg match without score any one goal yet, Madrid have winning mentality when playing at UEFA Champion League match and always make comeback at second leg match after losing at first leg but last several matches before Madrid score any one goal at first leg match.
Facing Arsenal have solid defense seems not easy get comeback at second leg by scoring over four goals if want qualify to quarter final round although have 90 minutes left for Madrid to secure next round.

Difference with Barcelona, almost guarantee qualify to semifinal round after success winning 4-0 over Dortmund and seems impossible will loss at second leg match with aggregate above 5 goals. In this season Barcelona have consistent performance in Champion League and one step closer get qualify to semifinal round will face Inter Milan or Bayern Munich.

[promise444c5]

Robert Lewandowsky seem to be in the best form of his career so far and this has placed him ahead of all the strikers in Europe this season with over forty goals and still counting, but I don't think this will in any way make inter Milan to feel intimidated because inter milan also have succeeded in doing something extraordinary by beating Bayern Munich in the Alianz arena which has also made them favourites to win the UCL this season.

He’s still somehow in form, but no, he’s not in his best form imo . If this same squad was what Lewandowski played with in 2019, then it could have been a mind-blowing moment of his career. No doubt he’s good when it comes to scoring goals, but if he isn’t in position to shoot before the ball gets to him, he’s likely going to miss it as he gets dispossessed easily when tackled. Another thing with him is that he’s always at the right position to get the ball inside the net  (probably because of his experience) and still has good stamina. Well, at his age, he’s not that bad, just like Modric, even though they play different role in their various club

[Baki202]

I think you are right because for Real Madrid to be seeing as defending champion every season seems somehow boring in the champions league, though it will going to look like there is no other teams that can withstand Real Madrid in champions league. However, I really appreciate the incredible performance from Arsenal against Real Madrid because it just happens like a dream to Real Madrid, I can not wait to see Arsenal in the champions league final this season.

And is not as if they are been given the Champions League for free this is something that they are always working for every time they are participating and they are the most that have won the Champions League the most, and that is why anyone they are facing is always intimidated by them because we know what they are capable of doing and a lot of people were happy that arsenal defeated real Madrid but the second leg now, don't be surprised that a lot of things might change but people need to be ever ready when it comes to always accept it the way it is because you can not predict something exactly when it comes to football don't be surprised that during the second leg, arsenal will still beat real Madrid and it will be in history that arsenal have removed real madrid from the champions league so its at the point of anything can happen.

[ZAINmalik75]

For Real Madrid to do a comeback in the second leg and been compared to how they played in the first leg of the match, it is also looking very impossible. But when it comes to the champions league, it is very difficult to eliminate Real Madrid, they play better and well here than any other competitions and in all conditions they might find themselves, they use to get through. That’s the only reason I think they can get through but if it was with what they played in the first leg, then they don’t have a chance to qualify for the semi finals of the competition.

There is no doubt when it comes to UCL competition we didn't underestimate real Madrid legacy and potential. They are the dominator of Europe Competition for several years and still they are considered the favorite to win the second leg despite 3 lead. If Declan Rice didn't able to score the two free kicks, maybe the match would have ended with a draw, because real Madrid also delivered a good performance, but unfortunately they didn't score many goals. In the next round real madrid will use all of his energy to score goals to make a comeback, while on the other side arsenal will be playing super defensively and will do all of his possible attempts to stop them form goals. Madrid will use his home ground advantage to push the arsenal team to make a comeback and maybe the crowd pressure can cause comeback for them.

[Dzwaafu11]

The way Real Madrid lost the first quarter final makes it very difficult for them to qualify for the semi finals. Arsenal now are favourite for the semi final provided they don't lose the second leg by a margin of 4-0. Before the first leg of quarter final, Arsenal was favourite because they were playing on there home ground but no one expected that Arsenal will thrash Real Madrid like that in the first quarter final. One thing Arsenal must note is that Real Madrid is strong team and they will try there best to win the second game by a margin that will take them to semi finals, so Arsenal must not feel relaxed in second leg.

And did you think Arsenal would lose the second leg of the match? The second leg is also very important for Arsenal to win, even though they won against Real Madrid with a big margin, so definitely the second leg will not be a big issue for Arsenal, I’m sure of that, because they will do everything to win the second leg. Real Madrid already messed up in the first leg; they allowed Arsenal to win with a big margin, and that is why the second leg will be so difficult for them to win.

I think you are right because for Real Madrid to be seeing as defending champion every season seems somehow boring in the champions league, though it will going to look like there is no other teams that can withstand Real Madrid in champions league. However, I really appreciate the incredible performance from Arsenal against Real Madrid because it just happens like a dream to Real Madrid, I can not wait to see Arsenal in the champions league final this season.

All the seasons that Real Madrid won the Champions League title, their performance was not like this; they were performing very strongly. Now they are performing badly, and it’s obvious that Real Madrid are not doing well currently; they are not in their best form, so we shouldn’t compare the season they won the Champions League title to this season’s performance; they are not doing well. Let’s see how the second leg will go then. Since everyone thinks Real Madrid will win against Arsenal.

[Spaceman1000$]

First of all i didn't expect an Arsenal like this, it was nice but sad for me to see them beat Real Madrid.
Now all eyes are on the return leg, will Ancelotti be able to work his magic? Will Real Madrid be able to put on a show and get revenge on Arsenal?

Madrid is still Madrid who can always give surprises, but in fact we have clearly seen evidence of the difference in quality between Madrid and Arsenal game which makes Arsenal more favored to continue to control the field. Because Leg 2 is played at the Bernabeu, everyone wants to see once again the miracles that Madrid often does. Moreover, this is the Champions League event where we have seen them find a way to rise again. For me of course 3-0 is a fairly large debt and it is difficult for Madrid to redeem even though they are playing at the Bernabeu.

Some fans still have strong faith in Real Madrid. "Real Madrid is the name of the game" is a phrase often heard from Real fans. But how effective this phrase will be in a big match in the Champions League is unknown to everyone. Although the second leg will be played at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid will have an extra advantage, I still think it is very difficult for Real Madrid to win the second leg against Arsenal and play in the semi-finals. Real Madrid's exit is easy.

The number one mistake Real Madrid made was to allow those number of goals, it would have been better and much arguable for Madrid to have a comeback if the goals were had probably been 1or 2, however I'm still open minded that anything can happen since this is the game of football, although Arsenal and Real Madrid have a history and last time I can remember is Arsenal won that encounter, so if Madrid is not careful they might likely repeat history because that first leg they placed, they were looking helpless with their style of play.

[Abu-Naim]

The second leg of the quarterfinal match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at Santiago will be the subject of discussion from now till the match will be played just as it eas the topic of discussion before Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
I am open for any outcome because my bet on that match will be over 2.5 goals because I am very sure that Real Madrid will score goals and Arsenal will also score a goal as well.

One thing Arsenal must note is that Real Madrid is strong team and they will try there best to win the second game by a margin that will take them to semi finals, so Arsenal must not feel relaxed in second leg.

Arsenal is also a strong defensive team, they have good defenders and also good midfielders which is what they used to take control of the first leg match, and I think of Ancelotti will set up with the same tactics as the first leg, they cannot defeat Arsenal with huge goals margin that will eliminate Arsenal from the competition. The three goals has been a good advantage for Arsenal over Real Madrid because Arsenal will score or will not lose anyhow to Real Madrid.

[_BlackStar]

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I didn't believe in Arsenal beating Real in the first leg either, and I certainly didn't believe that Real couldn't score a single goal. I think Real will win the return leg, but now I find it hard to believe that this win will be enough. Real will need to shape the game, they will need to hurry to score an early goal, and if Arsenal can either hold on, or worse, score an early goal, that could take away Real's hope.

Arsenal know what they have to do to ensure their hopes of reaching the semi-finals are not dashed in the second leg. Arsenal cannot afford to play defensively even though the 3-0 aggregate is safe enough to hold for 90 minutes - but we know that Real Madrid are the most experienced team in the Champions League with 15 titles. Real Madrid are lucky to have their home ground as the deciding game in the second leg - but I don't think Arsenal will fail to advance to the semi-finals after their commanding lead in the first leg.

After all - Arsenal gave their best and their performance was good throughout the game. They showed a good mentality as new champions - but if Real Madrid can score 2 goals in the first half, then everything will be very different. Arsenal must be better and not be pressured by anything - that will save them in the second leg. I hope one of these Premier League teams can reach the final this season instead of a La Liga team.

[Rengga Jati]

This UCL season is looking interesting on different fronts.
I don't underestimate Inter. They have the best defense in UCL this season. Barca will meet an equal opponent, but Flick has a different approach than the traditional Serie A team.

I quite agree with you. Indeed, some of the old top clubs are also still in the quarter final round. It's just that, usually it will be dominated by several top clubs, but this time it looks different, Man City, Liverpool, have been eliminated. and Real Madrid was also slaughtered by Arsenal in the first leg. so this is indeed no different. it could be that later in the semi-finals there are several surprising top clubs, but some of the top names among them if not Real Madrid are Barcelona, ​​Arsenal or PSG.