UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[GbitG]

I disagree with players who say Real Madrid needs players. I mean maybe to the bench? But their starting eleven is amazing, and enough to win everything.

I also agree new players isn't the thing Real Madrid needs actually. They have only needed a better management. I respect Ancelotti due to being the most successful Real Madrid manager ever. 

However his methods started not to work good enough. Injuries also made things harder maybe but I can't cover it with an excuse just like that.

By the way there is Rodrygo in the image but I doubt him there... Xabi Alonso isn't positive about him in the lineup.

Yeah, definitely. The Real Madrid team sheet is so perfect they didn't need any more players. Their team is absolutely flawless, and the addition of more players can cause a little bit of concern for the team management. Xabi Alonso is rotating the entire squad to check the capacity of the players, like to see who are good at which position....

Right now every player is good at the team sheet in terms of role instructions, and also the addition of Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, etc., can cause a bit of ascending progress in the team performance. Anyway, currently the Real Madrid team is so perfect, and also their coach, Xabi Alonso is so smart. So maybe after a few matches he will be able to make the team performance too good. But for sure it will take a time.

[baeva]

I agree with you that the Champions League is comprises of all big and best teams across Europe, but I don’t agree with you that Chelsea is not one of them because Chelsea is a big team because it has won the Champions League before now and can win it again.
With this current Chelsea squad, I am sure they will go very far in the champions league next season.

Chelsea are two times champions league winners therefore nobody should be saying Chelsea isn't a big team. Not many teams have won more trophies than Chelsea. Just because they were going through some difficult times doesn't mean they're not a big club. An example is Manchester United, they have been awfully recently but still a big team. History can't just be forgotten because it's history that makes clubs big. There are some clubs that are just becoming big recently but the ones that have being doing it for a long time can't be disregarded. Chelsea have a good squad now and I won't be surprised if Chelsea end up winning the champions league.

I generally agree with you, even if the club is temporarily experiencing difficulties, it does not cease to be great, despite what happened in the past. I agree about Manchester United; they are under close scrutiny from fans, as everyone is waiting for them to recover and, more importantly, return to the Champions League. Their only chance to compete this season was by winning the Europa League, but it didn't work out.

[Akbarkoe]

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I mean don’t blame anyone when they decide to belittle Chelsea or mention young players rather Chelsea created this narrative for themselves. If it was to be the Chelsea we all knew then we’ll definitely not even debate about the issue of competition, I see they’re making a change reason why we should give them the opportunity.

The situation with Yamal is different, he’s surrounded with sound players making it easy for him to achieve a good record over the time not minding his age, Cole Palmer is trying and he’s even doing better than I expected especially against PSG. If judging base on players Chelsea also have good players but, Palmer is mostly mentioned due to his performance probably I’m expecting a good return from Chelsea this season.

As a fan, it's understandable that Chelsea isn't one of the strongest contenders for this season's Champions League title. That's often said about Chelsea, but the more they're underestimated, the harder they'll be to beat, and ultimately, it's Chelsea who will lift the trophy. Especially considering last season's Champions League campaign, who would have thought PSG would ultimately lift the UEFA Champions League trophy? The team that narrowly missed out in the knockout stages and faced tough opponents in the knockout stages.

Chelsea may not have a luxurious squad full of star players, but they do have a good enough squad that allows them to perform consistently in every match they play.

[$weetne$$]

Chelsea have seen steady improvement since Maresca's arrival, and their success in winning the Club World Cup should be a good indicator that they can do the same in next season's Champions League.
You're right, as you said, Chelsea shouldn't be underestimated. Personally, I'm quite confident in Chelsea, and they deserve to be placed among the favorites to win next season's Champions League. If that happens, it wouldn't be a surprise, as Chelsea have a pretty strong squad right now.

Since Maresca took the head position at Chelsea, it has been a progressive growth, one that has been consistently reviving the team in almost every area where in they were dieing off, I love it that now they have a trophy that has added to boosting their confidence enough for them to even do better in this new season at the premier and champions league but I do not trust them enough to win the champions league but may possibly attempt the premier league and finish decently.

[kawetsriyanto]

Chelsea is not a champions League title contender because they don't have the squad depth to do that as their players are young and inexperienced I know that most Chelsea fans are carried away by their recent success but that should not deceive them.

I think it is too early to exclude Chelsea from the UCL title competition. At least, we must take a look first of few early matches in UCL. If Chelsea can get positive results in UCL league matches, why don't expect them to compete for the title? However, usually we are talking about the chance of winning the title when the UCL reaches the quarter or semi final round. In this stage, we can see which team to have a bigger chance.

Regarding the young players and inexperienced in UCL, I think this isn't a very big deal. They have a coach who can manage them. If the coach can apply a proper tactic, they must also can play well.

The champions League comprise of the best teams across Europe and will need more than just a young team with to win there is a whole lot of things to consider like having the right winning mentality, experience etc which this present Chelsea team doesn't have

Of course, UCL is the competition of all strongest teams in Europe. So, it is difficult to win the title, it is mostly for an established team only. However, it is not impossible for a surprise. We must know that we often saw many surprises in UCL. That's why I personally don't want to exclude Chelsea too early from the competition of winning the title.

[IvugeoEvolutionCoin]

The match between Qarabag FK vs Shkëndija team will start tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League. It seems that we will see a tough fight between the two teams in this match. I am waiting to see which team will win this match. Shkëndija team is more likely to perform well in this match. Shkëndija team performed much better than Qarabag FK team in the previous matches.

[bitgolden]

No doubt Vinicius Junior loves Real Madrid, and he wants to stay at Real Madrid for a long time, but since there is a huge gap between Vinicius Junior's and Mbappe's annual salaries, that will make Vinicius Junior demand an increment in his annual salary for him to renew his contract. If Real Madrid refuses to meet Vinicius Junior's demand, he will leave Real Madrid to join a club that will pay him what he wants.

No matter how much he loves them, if they do not offer him as much as Mbappe, he will leave. The egos are important, and salary is one of the parts of the war. This means, if Mbappe is getting paid more, Vini could think to himself "he arrived late, I was younger when I signed", and can be ok with less money.

But in 2027, when they are both at their peak, if Vini is still offered less, then it would not work for him. That would be telling him "Real Madrid thinks Mbappe is better than you", if you still offered him less. However, if you do offer the same exact amount, you do help both of them, nobody is above the other, and they would be considered equals, in the eyes of the club. They would prefer that, and would be the best result.

[Frankolala]

I agree with you that the Champions League is comprises of all big and best teams across Europe, but I don’t agree with you that Chelsea is not one of them because Chelsea is a big team because it has won the Champions League before now and can win it again.
With this current Chelsea squad, I am sure they will go very far in the champions league next season.

Chelsea are two times champions league winners therefore nobody should be saying Chelsea isn't a big team. Not many teams have won more trophies than Chelsea. Just because they were going through some difficult times doesn't mean they're not a big club. An example is Manchester United, they have been awfully recently but still a big team. History can't just be forgotten because it's history that makes clubs big. There are some clubs that are just becoming big recently but the ones that have being doing it for a long time can't be disregarded. Chelsea have a good squad now and I won't be surprised if Chelsea end up winning the champions league.

What makes you think that you Chelsea squad can bring the Champions League home when it's been a while that they found themselves in the semifinals. Let's not get it twisted, no club can wake up from their slumber after a long time and boom win the Champions League, it's not possible because this is not Europa League. For any club to win UCL, you must be consistently fighting for it and reaching the semifinals stages before you can be a champion. How long has PSG been fighting for it before they finally won it.

[banana33]

I recall Chelsea is not a title contender for UCL this season. They have very young squad, and lack of exp in UCL. So, i doubt them to compete for the title race, but i don't underrated them consider they sometimes created a surprise.
Beating PSG in CWC may be the only reason why they're still worthy enough to consider. I hope your wish will be coming true, though the chance is literally small.

Judging by the quality of their current squad, i agree that Chelsea isn't a contender for the Champions League title this season because some of their players are still quite young and inexperienced. However, if you look at the club's history, they have won the Champions League before, despite their performance declining significantly in the Premier League. Beating PSG in the Club World Cup doesn't guarantee Chelsea has a much better chance in the Champions League, as they sometimes play well and then miss opportunities to maintain consistency.

Obviously, there's no guarantee that they'll do well even if they beat PSG, but the opposite is also true.
PSG won the Champions League, and there's no guarantee they could have won against Chelsea. This applies to both teams, not just one..

[BitBakerr1]

Judging by the quality of their current squad, I agree that Chelsea isn't a contender for the Champions League title this season because some of their players are still quite young and inexperienced. However, if you look at the club's history, they have won the Champions League before, despite their performance declining significantly in the Premier League. Beating PSG in the Club World Cup doesn't guarantee Chelsea has a much better chance in the Champions League, as they sometimes play well and then miss opportunities to maintain consistency.

You are right that Chelsea young squad and their inconsistency are big issues for their Champions League hopes. But their past win showed they can surprise everyone even when struggling in league winning single Club World Cup match does not mean they will succeed in Champions League. That tournament demands top performance week after week something their young players still need to prove they can deliver.

While I agree that it's necessary to underestimate a team with such a long history and previous Champions League success, their Champions League opponents have much better and more established squads. Things look difficult for Chelsea, especially with a young and unsettled squad, but that doesn't mean Chelsea can't achieve great things.

This season, they have strengthened the right wing, left wing and offensive line, all of them are very young and good players.

Chelsea is not a champions League title contender because they don't have the squad depth to do that as their players are young and inexperienced I know that most Chelsea fans are carried away by their recent success but that should not deceive them.



The champions League comprise of the best teams across Europe and will need more than just a young team with to win there is a whole lot of things to consider like having the right winning mentality, experience etc which this present Chelsea team doesn't have

I really don't know why you feel Chelsea is not a champions League title contender, if Chelsea can defeat PSG and win the FIFA club world cup then it is very possible for them to win the champions League this season Chelsea right now is very informed and they are doing very well, their players are very determined and if they continue like this there's nothing stopping them from lifting the champions League title next season, Chelsea winning PSG and lifting the FIFA club world cup is a very big success for them and it shows that Chelsea can defeat any club so I really don't know why you are feeling that Chelsea is not a contender for the champions League title.
Yes Chelsea has young players and that does not mean that they can't lift the champions League title as long as this young players are playing very well it is possible, in Barcelona currently the player that are doing very well are the young players so don't underestimate a young player Chelsea has all it takes to win or be a champions League contender next season.

[barisbilgili]

I agree with you that the Champions League is comprises of all big and best teams across Europe, but I don’t agree with you that Chelsea is not one of them because Chelsea is a big team because it has won the Champions League before now and can win it again.
With this current Chelsea squad, I am sure they will go very far in the champions league next season.

Chelsea are two times champions league winners therefore nobody should be saying Chelsea isn't a big team. Not many teams have won more trophies than Chelsea. Just because they were going through some difficult times doesn't mean they're not a big club. An example is Manchester United, they have been awfully recently but still a big team. History can't just be forgotten because it's history that makes clubs big. There are some clubs that are just becoming big recently but the ones that have being doing it for a long time can't be disregarded. Chelsea have a good squad now and I won't be surprised if Chelsea end up winning the champions league.

What makes you think that you Chelsea squad can bring the Champions League home when it's been a while that they found themselves in the semifinals. Let's not get it twisted, no club can wake up from their slumber after a long time and boom win the Champions League, it's not possible because this is not Europa League. For any club to win UCL, you must be consistently fighting for it and reaching the semifinals stages before you can be a champion. How long has PSG been fighting for it before they finally won it.

We can't just look at a team's past history, but we must also be realistic about their strengths. Admittedly, Chelsea's strength is now very strong, and they have made significant improvements. Therefore, Chelsea is worth considering in the race for the Champions League title this season.
It's also important to remember that the competition in the Champions League is fierce and full of surprises. No one can be underestimated, so with Chelsea's current strengths, they deserve to be considered.

[Frankolala]

I agree with you that the Champions League is comprises of all big and best teams across Europe, but I don’t agree with you that Chelsea is not one of them because Chelsea is a big team because it has won the Champions League before now and can win it again.
With this current Chelsea squad, I am sure they will go very far in the champions league next season.

Chelsea are two times champions league winners therefore nobody should be saying Chelsea isn't a big team. Not many teams have won more trophies than Chelsea. Just because they were going through some difficult times doesn't mean they're not a big club. An example is Manchester United, they have been awfully recently but still a big team. History can't just be forgotten because it's history that makes clubs big. There are some clubs that are just becoming big recently but the ones that have being doing it for a long time can't be disregarded. Chelsea have a good squad now and I won't be surprised if Chelsea end up winning the champions league.

What makes you think that you Chelsea squad can bring the Champions League home when it's been a while that they found themselves in the semifinals. Let's not get it twisted, no club can wake up from their slumber after a long time and boom win the Champions League, it's not possible because this is not Europa League. For any club to win UCL, you must be consistently fighting for it and reaching the semifinals stages before you can be a champion. How long has PSG been fighting for it before they finally won it.

We can't just look at a team's past history, but we must also be realistic about their strengths. Admittedly, Chelsea's strength is now very strong, and they have made significant improvements. Therefore, Chelsea is worth considering in the race for the Champions League title this season.
It's also important to remember that the competition in the Champions League is fierce and full of surprises. No one can be underestimated, so with Chelsea's current strengths, they deserve to be considered.

What prove do we have that Chelsea is very strong to the point that they can win UCL. Winning PSG in the CMC finals is not a guarantee that Chelsea have improved and stronger than the rest clubs that will participate in the Champions League competition. Don't forget that other clubs too have become stronger than before.

[Tamaperdana]

I disagree with players who say Real Madrid needs players. I mean maybe to the bench? But their starting eleven is amazing, and enough to win everything.

They have Courtois at goal, they have this new kid Huijsen, and Militao and Rudiger and Alaba at centre defender, which should be more than enough, on left back they have Carreras and Mendy, and on right back they have Trent and Carvajal is coming back, on midfield they have Camavinga, Jude, Tchouameni, Valverde, Arda, and even Cabellos if he stays, on left wing they have Vini, on right wing they have Rodrygo and at up front they have Mbappe, and even Endrick from the bench.

So as you can see we have counted so many players and 11 out of this team should be able to win it all. They do not need anyone at any place.

This Mendy! I thought Real Madrid is looking for a better LB because this very Mendy is not suitable for the Real Madrid even Garcia is still a better option than this Mendy. Seriously, I was thinking Real Madrid was looking for a LB to fit into that position since they said Garcia is not good enough.

Judging by the big names Real Madrid has, they certainly have some truly exceptional players. However, the problem is, we shouldn't forget that Real Madrid struggled in the Champions League last season. In fact, they only managed to finish in the top eight and were beaten by Arsenal. I think Real Madrid needs to consider this. So, the point is, they shouldn't just bring in big names; they should also assess whether the players they bring in will fit into the Real Madrid squad. because, the players who competed in the Champions League last season are also the ones who will be key players this season. So don't let Real Madrid have the same performance again as in the previous season.

However, with the players Real Madrid has brought in this season, it's possible they'll see a change in form. But for now, I personally don't know what Real Madrid's performance will be like in the Champions League next season. Because, the rival teams Real Madrid might face are certainly stronger than they were last season. So with this in mind, at this time Real Madrid cannot be said to be a team that can win everything.

[hyudien]

The match between Qarabag FK vs Shkëndija team will start tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League. It seems that we will see a tough fight between the two teams in this match. I am waiting to see which team will win this match. Shkëndija team is more likely to perform well in this match. Shkëndija team performed much better than Qarabag FK team in the previous matches.

Did you watch their first leg? Shkëndija performed poorly even though they were playing at home. Despite their narrow defeat that day I'm not convinced they can turn things around. Nothing is impossible, of course, but I doubt it. Just look at the odds.



Qarabag odds are lower than before, so this seems like a sure win for them. And, of course, they're playing at home, which will boost the Qarabag players confidence.

[$weetne$$]

However, with the players Real Madrid has brought in this season, it's possible they'll see a change in form. But for now, I personally don't know what Real Madrid's performance will be like in the Champions League next season. Because, the rival teams Real Madrid might face are certainly stronger than they were last season. So with this in mind, at this time Real Madrid cannot be said to be a team that can win everything.

Bringing in new players is mainly because they want to see some chances in areas where they hope to see changes, Madrid did not need too many changes but players who can blend into the new coaches system and that is one of the reasons Madrid had to get some new players and lay off others, the champions league this season looks like one which is going to be very intriguing and it is the second edition of this format of the Champions league and seeing how busy the transfer window has been , if Madrid must win the champions league this time they will have to earn it.

[m4r1o]

What prove do we have that Chelsea is very strong to the point that they can win UCL. Winning PSG in the CMC finals is not a guarantee that Chelsea have improved and stronger than the rest clubs that will participate in the Champions League competition. Don't forget that other clubs too have become stronger than before.

Yes, Chelsea have really improved and this year they can return to the ranks of the big clubs in the Premier League and in Europe. They have amply demonstrated this and are still demonstrating it. I, on the other hand, think that Paris will suffer a regression, citing the team they beat.

[GiftedMAN]

Bringing in new players is mainly because they want to see some chances in areas where they hope to see changes, Madrid did not need too many changes but players who can blend into the new coaches system and that is one of the reasons Madrid had to get some new players and lay off others, the champions league this season looks like one which is going to be very intriguing and it is the second edition of this format of the Champions league and seeing how busy the transfer window has been , if Madrid must win the champions league this time they will have to earn it.

The changes needed in the Real Madrid team is the reason why they had to sign some new players, last season they were affected by injuries and a particular wing which made them concede cheap goals because that wing wasn't functioning well but right now they have good players that has occupied that position so they had to let some old players and some that are no longer needed in the team go.

Next season champions League is going to be interesting seeing how all the teams are getting ready and for Real Madrid they already know that winning the champions League next season will take a lot of good performance they should be ready o prove themselves.

[Republikcoin.com]

Yes, Chelsea have really improved and this year they can return to the ranks of the big clubs in the Premier League and in Europe. They have amply demonstrated this and are still demonstrating it. I, on the other hand, think that Paris will suffer a regression, citing the team they beat.

PSG, who were defeated by Chelsea in the Club World Cup, will not immediately experience a setback when competing in the Champions League next season. PSG will also strive to win the Champions League trophy again, although it will be very difficult for PSG, as several other teams will also be doing the same next season. But generally speaking, PSG will not be immediately weakened just because of their defeat to Chelsea, although I also admit that Chelsea have indeed made quite positive changes recently.

[Lidger]

There will be no much difference between this formation and what Real Madrid will play. The major difference I'm seeing here is the inclusion of Rodrigo. Has Alonso finally decided to be using the star boy instead of selling him?
How about the defence?...

The rumors of Rodrigo leaving the club were very strong, so I thought that maybe this star would leave Real Madrid for another club this season, but now that Rodrigo is getting a chance to play in the main XI of Real Madrid in the format you have created, it is really surprising. How can he get a place in the main XI when the club clearly told him to look for another club. If Rodrigo does not go to another club, he may still have to sit on the side bench...

Tbh, I was 100% sure Rodrigo was packing his bags this summer — the gossip was non-stop, and the club wasn’t exactly defending him in the press. Looked like classic “thanks for your service, now find a new home” vibes.
But football’s all about plot twists, sometimes the “look for another club” line is just the board trying to shake you up. If he’s smashing it in pre-season and actually fits the new formation, the gaffer might just keep him in the XI.
Still, it’s a risky game, one bad run or a new shiny signing, and boom — he’s back warming the bench. But hey, stranger things have happened, could be one of those seasons where a guy dodges the transfer axe and suddenly becomes a key man.

Rodrigo is a doubt because we haven't seen him on the field in the last few games and he has been warming the bench. If the manager considered him important for the team, he would have definitely put him on the field in these few games. Rodrigo was always the favorite when Carlo Ancelotti was there, but after Xabi Alonso took charge of the club, he didn't consider Rodrigo very important, which is why there were rumors early in the transfer market that the club had asked him to find another club. Rodrigo may now be thinking that he should have gone to Barcelona instead of Real Madrid, when he performed well in the Brazilian local leagues, he first received offers from Barcelona, but he was still waiting for Real Madrid to make him an offer because Real Madrid has always been Rodrigo's favorite club and when Real Madrid's offer came to him, he signed with Real Madrid without thinking anything. It is natural for him to feel bad about what the club is doing to Rodrigo now.

[cande86]

I disagree with players who say Real Madrid needs players. I mean maybe to the bench? But their starting eleven is amazing, and enough to win everything.

They have Courtois at goal, they have this new kid Huijsen, and Militao and Rudiger and Alaba at centre defender, which should be more than enough, on left back they have Carreras and Mendy, and on right back they have Trent and Carvajal is coming back, on midfield they have Camavinga, Jude, Tchouameni, Valverde, Arda, and even Cabellos if he stays, on left wing they have Vini, on right wing they have Rodrygo and at up front they have Mbappe, and even Endrick from the bench.

So as you can see we have counted so many players and 11 out of this team should be able to win it all. They do not need anyone at any place.

This Mendy! I thought Real Madrid is looking for a better LB because this very Mendy is not suitable for the Real Madrid even Garcia is still a better option than this Mendy. Seriously, I was thinking Real Madrid was looking for a LB to fit into that position since they said Garcia is not good enough.

Judging by the big names Real Madrid has, they certainly have some truly exceptional players. However, the problem is, we shouldn't forget that Real Madrid struggled in the Champions League last season. In fact, they only managed to finish in the top eight and were beaten by Arsenal. I think Real Madrid needs to consider this. So, the point is, they shouldn't just bring in big names; they should also assess whether the players they bring in will fit into the Real Madrid squad. because, the players who competed in the Champions League last season are also the ones who will be key players this season. So don't let Real Madrid have the same performance again as in the previous season.

However, with the players Real Madrid has brought in this season, it's possible they'll see a change in form. But for now, I personally don't know what Real Madrid's performance will be like in the Champions League next season. Because, the rival teams Real Madrid might face are certainly stronger than they were last season. So with this in mind, at this time Real Madrid cannot be said to be a team that can win everything.

This team is impressive, and they are not just good names, this is one of the strongest teams I have ever seen and I also saw the Galacticos of the 2000s where they were really strong and motivated, they were really scary, but these gentlemen are impressive, and this year if they find the right conditions they can do really well