UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Yabani]

I think we need to look at the bigger picture when it comes to Ansu Fati. The kid was burdened too early with the idea of being Barcelona's future star, and the injuries he suffered took a serious mental toll on him. It's normal for him to be finding himself again at Monaco because the pressure there isn't as intense as it was at Barça, but when you compare him to Yamal, it's impossible not to see a difference in level between the two players right now.

Yamal is currently a player who influences every moment of the game, with high tempo and confidence. Fati, on the other hand, is still in the process of recovering. The season is long, and form can fluctuate, but I also think it won't be easy for Fati to reach a level where he can push for a starting spot if he returns to Barcelona.

Perhaps a Monaco-style club would be a more suitable step for the continuation of his career. Love for Barça is one thing; the necessity to rebuild his career is another.

[ndutndut]

I am not very confident in Real Madrid. They have been going through a very bad situation recently and the Real Madrid team does not have the same sharpness that they used to have to threaten the opponents. Real Madrid has been suffering from a weak defense since last season and this problem continues this season.

Real Madrid's performance is very bad, especially against big teams. We must not forget that the opponent is not a small team. Pep Guardiola will play his best to win against Real Madrid and for a coach like him, it is not difficult to find weaknesses in Real Madrid. Real Madrid can only avoid Manchester City because of the home field advantage, otherwise I would bet on them to lose. The result of the match is still uncertain, because Manchester City is not a small team.

If you compare it to Real Madrid in the past, of course you won't find it. The same goes for Manchester City now; everything is starting to experiment with new formats, new players, so it's normal that you don't find what Madrid used to show because the coach is different. Also, this is Xabi first season, so you'll see a lot of new things in terms of concepts, strategies and visions.
In fact, the match is 50:50 because the situation and conditions between Man City and Madrid are not much different.

However with Real Madrid's defense currently suffering from numerous injuries, I doubt they can withstand Man City's on-fire attacks. Furthermore Pep Guardiola doesn't want to make the same mistakes he made against Leverkusen in the previous match, which resulted in their defeat. Guardiola will come into this match with high confidence as Real Madrid's current squad is in poor form, especially in defense. Therefore Guardiola will exploit this weakness to score quickly.

Real Madrid under Xabi Alanso has indeed found good chemistry, but Real Madrid's performance hasn't been as impressive against strong teams, especially against Man City which boasts a sharp striker like Haaland. It's true that Real Madrid and Manchester City are both currently experiencing declines, but for some reason seeing so many of Real Madrid's defenders injured, I'm starting to doubt whether Real Madrid can withstand Man City's onslaught. But this match is certainly predicted to be a fierce one.

[Abbatty]

I think we need to look at the bigger picture when it comes to Ansu Fati. The kid was burdened too early with the idea of being Barcelona's future star, and the injuries he suffered took a serious mental toll on him. It's normal for him to be finding himself again at Monaco because the pressure there isn't as intense as it was at Barça, but when you compare him to Yamal, it's impossible not to see a difference in level between the two players right now.

Yamal is currently a player who influences every moment of the game, with high tempo and confidence. Fati, on the other hand, is still in the process of recovering. The season is long, and form can fluctuate, but I also think it won't be easy for Fati to reach a level where he can push for a starting spot if he returns to Barcelona.

Perhaps a Monaco-style club would be a more suitable step for the continuation of his career. Love for Barça is one thing; the necessity to rebuild his career is another.

I don’t think we should be discussing such issue on this thread, this is a champions league thread and I don’t see what you saying relating to champions league, it would have been much better if it discuss in the Spanish league thread.

And about Ansu fati, I just think we are so quick to forget about his time at Barcelona, he was a gem at that time at the club, just like Lamine he influenced all aspects of Barcelona game at that time. He was even considered a huge assets in the club before the injuries came. Well let just say it was never meant to be for him.

At Monaco he his trying to find his feet and he his also getting the goals for them even if most of it has been penalties. I don’t think by the end of his loan spell Monaco will want to keep him either will Barcelona but one thing is certain he would get another big club.

[Ahli38]

I think it will be a difficult game, trust me. No matter how the rating may be on Manchester City not playing well, it is certain that, they will really hold real Madrid seriously, because what they want is to win them, as of last season real Madrid took them down home and away. And why I'm mostly saying that it will be a tough one, because I know that Manchester City don't want that to really happen again. And on the other hand, I'm thinking that real Madrid will come back to play better, let's see.

The match between Madrid and Man City will be one of the most highly anticipated, due to the rivalry between the two teams in the Champions League over the past few seasons. The match will certainly be difficult for both sides, and it’s not impossible that this time Pep Guardiola will be the one who gets luckier. Madrid have been somewhat unstable lately, they sometimes struggle to secure victories, even when facing mediocre clubs. On paper, Madrid will of course be the favorites, as they will be playing at home. Both teams are highly determined to secure all three points so they can comfortably finish in the top eight of the League Phase standings.

The match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is very difficult to predict, where the both teams are equally formidable. Real Madrid has slightly more points than City, where Madrid having earned 12 points so far and even City 10 points. I think this match between the two teams is not only about competing for points but also about pride. That is why this match is highly anticipated. And I think there will be some exciting drama for us to watch in the upcoming match in a few days. But I'm sure City will be under pressure as the away team. So I personally prefer to predict that Real Madrid will dominate this match slightly more. But I would rather bet on Double Chance by choosing Real Madrid or Draw for this match.

[Futurexxx]

The match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is very difficult to predict, where the both teams are equally formidable. Real Madrid has slightly more points than City, where Madrid having earned 12 points so far and even City 10 points. I think this match between the two teams is not only about competing for points but also about pride. That is why this match is highly anticipated. And I think there will be some exciting drama for us to watch in the upcoming match in a few days. But I'm sure City will be under pressure as the away team. So I personally prefer to predict that Real Madrid will dominate this match slightly more. But I would rather bet on Double Chance by choosing Real Madrid or Draw for this match.

This is going to be a fascinating encounter between these two teams no doubt, and it's a game most football lovers will be looking up to, but with the strength of both teams, I think their level has dropped if you compare their last meeting when real Madrid knock out Manchester City out of the uefa champions League, but nevertheless it's still going to be an interesting game because they are both an attacking team.
By looking at their head to head record, real Madrid seems like the favourite because in the last five meetings, they have won three, while Manchester City won just once and they drew once, so added with the advantage of them playing at home, I believe that real Madrid are going to win this particular game coming up next week.

[Mayor of ogba]

I have to say that I don't like the new format at all and I really wish they would bring back the old Champions League groups. I miss the group stage and the return matches where teams could get their revenge. A single match against each other is not enough. Sure, there are return matches in the knockout stages, but that's not enough for me.

I don't like the new format of the Champions League either, but since we don't have the power to undo what UEFA has done, we have no choice but to accept the new Champions League format even though it doesn't give us what we want to see.  I would have loved to see Arsenal visiting Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena to see how Arsenal will cope there, but with the new Champions League format, it won't happen unless Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

[Pandorak]

Even though Real Madrid performance too has not been at its best in recent matches, I still feel that Madrid is the favorite going into this match and playing at home also give Madrid an extra advantage. Manchester City has been so inconsistent even when playing at home I don't think that they can survive Madrid in this game, Manchester City has not been in their Best of forms so I don't fancy their chances of winning this game. Madrid fire power is potent in the front that is one thing that the city defense will find it difficult to handle.

It must be acknowledged that Real Madrid performance does look more convincing than Manchester City, especially with the home advantage. However, Manchester City is a team that often springs surprises, they may be inconsistent, but that is precisely why Real Madrid must be cautious. They also have extensive experience and a squad of equal quality.

On the other hand, Manchester City must be cautious, as Real Madrid possesses a very strong attacking force. This is a cause for concern, as City defense remains somewhat vulnerable, with little improvement seen compared to last season. Therefore, this match might see a goal-scoring feast, and the team with the most goals will likely emerge victorious.

[KTChampions]

Barcelona will win those three matches, if injury will not going to appear again because that is the only thing that can stop Barcelona not to win the matches, Barcelona know how to play with weak team to achieve what they want~

100%? You've probably already placed a bet to get easy money?  
I haven't checked the odds (and most likely there aren't any for the third and last game yet), but I'm sure that a multiple bet on these three games will give you more than 100% profit if Barcelona actually wins all three games. If you are so confident in the result, how can you refuse such a profit?  
Personally, I think Barcelona will get 7 points here, that's the most likely outcome. It could be 9, it could be less, but if I were betting, I'd bet on 7.

[Xcode7]

I have to say that I don't like the new format at all and I really wish they would bring back the old Champions League groups. I miss the group stage and the return matches where teams could get their revenge. A single match against each other is not enough. Sure, there are return matches in the knockout stages, but that's not enough for me.

I don't like the new format of the Champions League either, but since we don't have the power to undo what UEFA has done, we have no choice but to accept the new Champions League format even though it doesn't give us what we want to see.  I would have loved to see Arsenal visiting Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena to see how Arsenal will cope there, but with the new Champions League format, it won't happen unless Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

I think the new Champions League format is quite fair for some teams, regardless of whether some have advantages or disadvantages, However it's worth it and I think it will remain the same in the knockout stages, There are only slight differences in the group stage, which aren't significant and make it easier to advance to the knockout stages, I think the Champions League remains exciting and offers fierce competition.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are strong teams that are already guaranteed to advance to the knockout stages, We don't know if they will meet again but if both teams are consistent, it's a possibility.

[Spack17]

On paper, these are really easy games, but if you take a multiple bet on three Barcelona wins here, the odds will be much higher than 2x, which means it's not that simple. And yes, last season 16 points were enough to get into the top 8 (although it was just on the edge), but last season was remembered for the fact that many clubs did not take the group stage seriously, this year everything is different and I think the bar will be higher. I would say that there is a 70% chance that Barcelona will make it to the preliminary playoffs.

When you combine them all of course the risk level is getting higher.    I talk in theory considering the level of their opponents comparing to them. If I get wrong about one of these matches I guess it would be the Frankfurt one.

They are the most serious one among all in the end. But as that match is also at Camp Nou and if we take Frankfurt's conceding lots of goals into account, it would be a big surprise in the other case.

[Fara Chan]

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I don't like the new format of the Champions League either, but since we don't have the power to undo what UEFA has done, we have no choice but to accept the new Champions League format even though it doesn't give us what we want to see.  I would have loved to see Arsenal visiting Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena to see how Arsenal will cope there, but with the new Champions League format, it won't happen unless Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

In the standings for this new format, there are only eight matches for each team: four at home and four away. It's understandable that Arsenal won't be traveling to the Allianz Arena, as they've already been assigned to the other team's home ground. I'd also like to see Arsenal perform when they visit the Allianz Arena this season in the Champions League. It would be even more interesting if Arsenal met Munich in the knockout stages, as when two strong teams meet in the knockout stages, it's sure to be a very exciting match for many to watch.

[Abdulzuruku01]

Barcelona can still make it to first eight teams that will qualify automatically without playoff. They can easily beat the three teams they are meeting and climb up in the group table displacing a lot of those teams that are ahead of them now. The margin is not wide so it is very possible for them to qualify. They just have to avoid anything draw and they are good to go. Even if they qualify in the group stage, I'm not confident of them winning the champions league this season.

I also don't have doubt about your statement that Barcelona will win their remaining matches, because they need that nine points to earn them position to round of 16. It's going to be a challenging match because those teams they have left will put up a strong fight just to stop Barcelona from qualifying directly, but I'm very sure no any of among them will stop Barcelona especially now that Barcelona is in critical time that they need points to prevent them from playing off. In my opinion Barcelona is lucky that they've played their tough matches, if not it would have been a different story for them.

[armanda90]

Barcelona will win those three matches, if injury will not going to appear again because that is the only thing that can stop Barcelona not to win the matches, Barcelona know how to play with weak team to achieve what they want from the team on time because they need victory to embrace three points from every match because that is what will make Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City to be very careful with Barcelona in this UEFA champion League, injury is a something you can't predict for but it can happen to any team, I think Barcelona will not going to experience such injuries because it really reduces their points before they recover from the injuries.

Several Barcelona players who injury already fit and playing for several matches in la liga, Raphinha have absent many matches in champion league have played last three games in La Liga and the same with Robert Lewandowski until Pedri.
Its not reason any more for Barcelona loss three matches left in Champion League matches after all players already fit, can't acceptable the injury is problem why Barcelona loss many points in Champion League matches because not effective yet rotation make by Hansi Flick and several substitute players not playing well when playing as main players.

[m4r1o]

The champions league will be back next week and I can’t even say how much I miss it, not just the entertainment it comes With but the fact that it more easier to predict and make much money from. I already have my pickings already and by weekend will just recheck the odds and reanalyze again then place my by Monday.

Yes exactly, this thing must be categorical i would add, obviously this match must be decisive but i think that Arsenal can really do whatever they want this year and if they want to win the championship or the Champions League they can do it without problems

[Frankolala]

The champions league will be back next week and I can’t even say how much I miss it, not just the entertainment it comes With but the fact that it more easier to predict and make much money from. I already have my pickings already and by weekend will just recheck the odds and reanalyze again then place my by Monday.

Yes exactly, this thing must be categorical i would add, obviously this match must be decisive but i think that Arsenal can really do whatever they want this year and if they want to win the championship or the Champions League they can do it without problems

I still don't have the confidence in Arsenal that they can maintain their current form till the end of the season. Apart from that, I don't see them capable of winning UCL. It's the dream of every club to win the Champions League but you must deserve it and work towards winning it with all seriousness and determination. Arsenal just lost to Aston Villa in Villa Park.

[snipie]

Yes exactly, this thing must be categorical i would add, obviously this match must be decisive but i think that Arsenal can really do whatever they want this year and if they want to win the championship or the Champions League they can do it without problems

Club Brugge best achievement was getting a draw versus Barcelona otherwise they are sitting in the 26 place while gunners are in the top without a single defeat or draw. Besides, gunners just took one point.
Arsenal odds to win are 1.3 while Club Brugge odds are more than eight. I saw members mentioning UEFA Champions League games are predictable. I would say yes but their rewards are low too when it is easy to predict.

[Sir_Garry55]

Barcelona can still make it to first eight teams that will qualify automatically without playoff. They can easily beat the three teams they are meeting and climb up in the group table displacing a lot of those teams that are ahead of them now. The margin is not wide so it is very possible for them to qualify. They just have to avoid anything draw and they are good to go. Even if they qualify in the group stage, I'm not confident of them winning the champions league this season.

I also don't have doubt about your statement that Barcelona will win their remaining matches, because they need that nine points to earn them position to round of 16. It's going to be a challenging match because those teams they have left will put up a strong fight just to stop Barcelona from qualifying directly, but I'm very sure no any of among them will stop Barcelona especially now that Barcelona is in critical time that they need points to prevent them from playing off. In my opinion Barcelona is lucky that they've played their tough matches, if not it would have been a different story for them.

I still believe that Barcelona will definitely qualify for the first round of the champions league, because I see them getting all their nine points from their next 3 games. But to be honest in football, it is not how we so predict games so easy that we may think it will be of that outcome, as I know that in the champions league, there is no small team, as every team is also fighting for a point, so it will not be an easy one, but I believe Barcelona are really the advantage team to win those games.

[el kaka22]

Looking at how Arsenal managed to beat Bayern Munich but still lost to Aston Villa, then we have to ask which one was the real Arsenal. Maybe the loss against Aston Villa was a mistake and it happened because lets face it every team has bad days, or maybe we have seen Arsenal got lucky with Bayern Munich game and normally they are not good enough to win that one.

So we have no idea what's going on. I think it has mostly about the injuries they have, and if they do keep these injuries up with their high tempo then we may end up with nothing good for them at all, wouldn't benefiting them in the slightest. This is why I think it's clear that we need to see how they could move on from this loss and recover.

[Zanab247]

Looking at how Arsenal managed to beat Bayern Munich but still lost to Aston Villa, then we have to ask which one was the real Arsenal. Maybe the loss against Aston Villa was a mistake and it happened because lets face it every team has bad days, or maybe we have seen Arsenal got lucky with Bayern Munich game and normally they are not good enough to win that one.

That is game for you, either you win today or you lose tomorrow but a strong club will always maintain the strong part in the table, because people use the table to know the strongest club in the tournament. Despite Arsenal lost in the premier league game today doesn't mean they will miss the trophy, because people know that some of the Arsenal players are experiencing injuries. You don't have to wait for people to tell you it was a mistakes for Arsenal to lost the game, because Aston villa is not stronger than PSG Arsenal beat in the champion league game to maintain a good position.

You will see what will happen in their next game if Arsenal will not disgrace their opponent, because they will be complete in that game to face their opponent.

[banana33]

I have to say that I don't like the new format at all and I really wish they would bring back the old Champions League groups. I miss the group stage and the return matches where teams could get their revenge. A single match against each other is not enough. Sure, there are return matches in the knockout stages, but that's not enough for me.

Yes, i also fully agree with you, i wish everything was like before, it's true that there were tactics and many schemes to the detriment of the spectacle, but let's say that i don't care if there are totally unbalanced days, i don't like the new format of the tournament