UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Lannakosa]

It seems like I underestimated Galatasaray a lot this time.    But Liverpool were also too bad last night. Of course they faced a strong defending but they made simple errors at the same time.

Galatasaray might have even won by a bigger gap if they didn't waste some critical opportunities. And in the end, my parlay lost because of this game... But I was aware of the risk on over 4.5 goals so I'm not very sad.

Today Barcelona will host PSG at home. I think this match can be called a match between contenders for the title of this tournament. I think Barcelona is currently in better form and plays well at home, rarely losing. According to the bookmakers, Barcelona is the favorite today, but I think both teams will score today. The most important thing is that no red cards happen this time, because last time it ruined the match for Barcelona.

[changaa]

The match was not easy for Real Madrid even though the final result of the match seemed easy.
Kairat statistically also managed to create several chances throughout the match, but unfortunately they couldn't score. Real Madrid with their better squad depth and excellent finishing, deserved to win. This isn't surprising, of course, given the gap of squad depth between the two teams.

I'm currently watching the Galatasaray vs Liverpool match. Galatasaray currently leads Liverpool 1-0 thanks to an Osimhen penalty, but Liverpool are really trying to break down Galatasaray's strong defense. Liverpool haven't been successful with all their efforts, but I'm confident they can score.

Galatasaray magically managed to win against Liverpool, this makes us understand that the Turkish team is not joking and that they are really serious and are trying to win and move forward on their European path, if I'm not mistaken they are also having an excellent season in their own league.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Liverpool are really finding it hard to get things right starting from the beginning of this campaign and it is bad that the way they have been handling every game both in the champions league and EPL have changed, not for good if you ask me. They lost their game last night 1nil and I'd say they have lost that force of dominance, no control last...season in the UCL they were outstanding in their performance, they were unbeaten by this time last season and we all saw them as one of the teams among the others to get to the finals but this season their start up style has been very slow and very soon we might see them among the teams to be eliminated soon if they continue with this same display.
Is it that they choose to start slow and when the games are beginning to get serious they'll take things serious or is Slot running out of strategy?

[Agbam]

Just because Arne Slot hasn't been able to record success in his last two games; Crystal Palace and now Galatasaray, there's been calls for his sack. Although it's not serious yet, but I feel that these  claims could become serious if their next game in the EPL against Chelsea doesn't end in his favor.
 As it stands, the fear factor other clubs used to have over Liverpool is now diminished, as teams no longer fear them as they should.
If I'm not mistaken, the form of Liverpool dropped since the beginning of this new campaign but Crystal Palace were the ones to open up their errors and yesterday's loss to Galatasaray further showed that the decisions of Arne Slot was flawed.

I don’t think that’s enough to call for his sack. He’s done well so far for them but a call for a sack is too soon and too emotional of whoever is saying that. Though in a way I will have to blame him for yesterday’s loss, he underestimated Galatasaray maybe because they were walloped by Eintract Frankfurt in their first game of the competition, there was no reason to bench M. Salah in that game.

[pewboy]

This should be a very easy match from Real Madrid and I am expecting a lot of goals from them. They already lost to Atletico Madrid over the weekend and that should be more reason for them to win the match. Karat must have won against Benfica, but I don't think they will be a match for Real Madrid,  so this should be a straight win and over 2.5 for Real Madrid.
It should be easy. But after yesterday's crushing derby defeat in La Liga, I'm worried it will affect Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League. We've yet to see how Xabi Alonso responds to his team's heavy defeat. Will he be able to lift their spirits?

If he can't Real Madrid will struggle to win even against a weaker team. However if Xabi Alonso can reflect on himself and learn from the derby defeat, using this match as a chance to bounce back, then victory will be easy, and they could even score a lot of goals. We'll see how Xabi bounces back from his crushing defeat to Atletico Madrid and whether it will affect the UCL match against Kairat. Whether he can win big or win with difficulty. Real Madrid are still the favorites, but they could win easily or with difficulty.
It should be an easy win for an easy team. Real Madrid had been doing very well until the Atletico Madrid match, and that score was quite surprising. It was Atletico Madrid's day. Real Madrid was already making their presence felt in the first half, but they fell apart in the second. Real Madrid isn't a team that can be affected by a single match, especially in the Champions League, and I don't want to underestimate their opponents, but Real Madrid need to win very comfortably.

You just said it all. Real Madrid is a big team and can't be that seriously affected by that single defeat last week. Atletico Madrid is also a good team too. And it's a rival match, we could expect nothing but drama in that match. First they scored, Madrid came from behind to lead. And the later, we saw how it ended. We must give them credit for the wonderful performance against real Madrid.

All the same, I still maintain that the loss against Atletico Madrid wouldn't have any effect on them in this week's champions league. They are always masters and they know how to manage themselves and come out victorious. It's the second leg, and nobody wants to mess up their early days, not even Madrid. No matter how hard their opponents will try, am seeing Madrid getting a easy and comfortable game and win, unless of course a miracle happens, which can never be completely ruled out in the game of football

I also think Real Madrid are the clear favorites against Kairat, but football is unpredictable; let's never take it for granted. A derby defeat doesn't matter in the Champions League. I expect a proud reaction and a clear victory (over 2.5) for Los Blancos. In any case, Xabi Alonso knows how to motivate his team, so I expect a lively match.

[changaa]

This match will truly be an easy one for Real Madrid, especially since Real Madrid will be the home team. Favoring Real Madrid is clearly the most realistic choice in this match. While unexpected results are possible, I think the chances are quite small. However, I personally will also favor several other matches today. For example, in the Chelsea vs. Benfica match, I will favor Chelsea. Then, I will also favor Liverpool in the Galatasaray vs. Liverpool match. For another match, perhaps the Inter Milan vs. Slavia Prague match, I will hope both teams score.

The Real Madrid match seems easy to predict, but unexpected events in football can happen at any time, and it also depends a lot on the players' physical and mental condition. Even the bookmakers, based on their odds, seem to be predicting a Real Madrid victory; we'll see.
The Chelsea-Benfica match won't be easy. Many say Chelsea is an overrated team. Is that true?

[IceLincoln]

Yesterday’s night gave good highlights and shockers especially the Galatasaray vs Liverpool game, Liverpool underrated their opponents and they paid the price for it. I expected it to be a tough match but gearing towards a Liverpool win but it happened the way it did. Kudos to Galatasaray for a work well done.

Now Tonight has finally brought us the game most football fans have so much anticipated, now it’s here before us the BARCELONA vs PARIS ST. GERMAIN. Who will be the Victor tonight, a lot of points to prove and tensions will be high. Now Lamine Yamal is back though I’m not sure he’s 100 % fit, I would have loved it if he was fully fit.
Oussmane Dembele vs Lamine Yamal and all the rest of their squad will have to prove themselves tonight. This is going to be an all round entertaining match. It is the Biggest match of the Night, get your popcorns ready!.

[m4r1o]

Atletico Madrid vs Frankfurt could be an exciting match between these two teams, although most people will bet on ATM. We have seen that ATM has defeated a strong team like Real Frankfurt by a huge margin at home. If they can attack Frankfurt in a strong way in the Champions League, then they will definitely be able to defeat it, moreover, ATM's performance is very good now. Frankfurt had previously achieved a great victory in the first match with their opponent, due to which they are currently at the top of the Champions League points table. We know that Champions League and domestic league are completely different, here normal teams are able to defeat strong teams, so Frankfurt will definitely attack strongly against ATM.

The bookmakers' analysis is as follows:
Atlético Madrid is the favorite: 1 at 1.55, X at 4.35 and 4.25 on Sisal, while 2 is offered at 5.35 on Betflag and 5.50 on Snai.
I believe Francofonte will give it a real try in this match, which is by no means an easy one; Champions League matches obviously cannot be compared to Serie A matches.
It would almost be worth placing a good bet.

[stompix]

I don't know if those teams are just trolling or they are simply just bad and they're only been carried away by their name or something

Frankfurt trashes Galatasaray, then Atletico does a 5-1 with Frankfurt themselves ...meanwhile
Liverpool loses to Galata....after Liverpool beats Athletico
Strictly mathematically, the score shouldn't have been 1-0 but 10-0 )))))

Bottom line, never have I seen Liverpool playing so bad and usually I watch their game only when there is a surprise as an unexpected loss


Also, WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING?

I also think Real Madrid are the clear favorites against Kairat, but football is unpredictable;

The Chelsea-Benfica match won't be easy. Many say Chelsea is an overrated team. Is that true?

The bookmakers' analysis is as follows:
Atlético Madrid is the favorite: 1 at 1.55, X at 4.35 and 4.25 on Sisal, while 2 is offered at 5.35 on Betflag and 5.50 on Snai.
I believe Francofonte will give it a real try in this match, which is by no means an easy one; Champions League matches obviously cannot be compared to Serie A matches.

Is this Groundhog Day?

[Zackz5000]

The Champions League matches were quite challenging for Pafos. They lost 1-5 to Bayern Munich yesterday. Bayern missed numerous scoring opportunities, two of which hit the post. I remember both vividly.

The most memorable moment for Pafos was the goal they scored. Orsic's shot was a perfect shot. Neuer thought the ball would go wide, but it went in.
That was the only thing that will be memorable for Pafos.

Bayern Munich put the game on hold in the second half. If they had tried a little harder, they could have reached 10 goals.

Bayern Munich doesn't joke with opportunities like this, Real Madrid did same thing too but Kairat Almaty has no chance to get a goal against Real Madrid, games like this are were big teams take opportunity to have more goals, Harry Kane scored 2 for Bayern Munich while Mbappe went with the ball for Real Madrid the race for UEFA Champions league top scorer has already started.

This season UEFA Champions league will be difficult to predict which team to win it, Galatasaray shocked Liverpool yesterday i believe most people didn't expect it coming no team should be underrated.

[masulum]

Just because Arne Slot hasn't been able to record success in his last two games; Crystal Palace and now Galatasaray, there's been calls for his sack. Although it's not serious yet, but I feel that these  claims could become serious if their next game in the EPL against Chelsea doesn't end in his favor.
 As it stands, the fear factor other clubs used to have over Liverpool is now diminished, as teams no longer fear them as they should.
If I'm not mistaken, the form of Liverpool dropped since the beginning of this new campaign but Crystal Palace were the ones to open up their errors and yesterday's loss to Galatasaray further showed that the decisions of Arne Slot was flawed.

This is a common thing that happens, so it's no surprise. Every team has extremely fanatical supporters, better known as ultras. They'll be quick to criticize the coach and management when they lose in a row. It may seem selfish, but ultras often act like that. However, ultras are incredibly loyal supporters of their teams. So, this could be interpreted as criticism of the coach.

[Marykeller]

Just because Arne Slot hasn't been able to record success in his last two games; Crystal Palace and now Galatasaray, there's been calls for his sack. Although it's not serious yet, but I feel that these  claims could become serious if their next game in the EPL against Chelsea doesn't end in his favor.
 As it stands, the fear factor other clubs used to have over Liverpool is now diminished, as teams no longer fear them as they should.
If I'm not mistaken, the form of Liverpool dropped since the beginning of this new campaign but Crystal Palace were the ones to open up their errors and yesterday's loss to Galatasaray further showed that the decisions of Arne Slot was flawed.

Those who are thinking of Arne Slot sack at this time because the current last two match losses of Liverpool are not serious. Were they expecting Liverpool to stay unbeaten for the rest of the season without experiencing defeat in the Champions League or the Premier League?

However, at times, shit does happen for a coach to make the wrong selection of players in a match, or for other teams to know the football tactics of a rival team, but that doesn't mean that the coach won't have that under his control with time. I believe Arne Slot knows what the next formation he will be using to continue with the team winning ways in matches. Liverpool management and fans won't give up on him in the process of that

[Luzin]

My worst prediction was that Liverpool would draw. But they lost. Liverpool also suffered two major setbacks: dropped points and injuries. Liverpool's fundamental problem was their inability to break down Galatasaray's low block. Galatasaray did appear bold in their early game, but that didn't last long. Once they took the lead, Galatasaray focused on defending their one-goal deficit. This situation worsened their mental state, following their Premier League loss to Crystal Palace and the UCL. However, the away game may have created a different kind of pressure. Galatasaray were able to capitalize on the situation. Even Liverpool's most expensive midfielder, Florian Wirtz, couldn't quite replicate the brilliant performance he had in Leverkusen.

[pusaka]

Just because Arne Slot hasn't been able to record success in his last two games; Crystal Palace and now Galatasaray, there's been calls for his sack. Although it's not serious yet, but I feel that these  claims could become serious if their next game in the EPL against Chelsea doesn't end in his favor.
 As it stands, the fear factor other clubs used to have over Liverpool is now diminished, as teams no longer fear them as they should.
If I'm not mistaken, the form of Liverpool dropped since the beginning of this new campaign but Crystal Palace were the ones to open up their errors and yesterday's loss to Galatasaray further showed that the decisions of Arne Slot was flawed.

This is a common thing that happens, so it's no surprise. Every team has extremely fanatical supporters, better known as ultras. They'll be quick to criticize the coach and management when they lose in a row. It may seem selfish, but ultras often act like that. However, ultras are incredibly loyal supporters of their teams. So, this could be interpreted as criticism of the coach.

Yes, this is a natural occurrence. Perhaps even when a coach is perceived as lacking a strong track record, some will question the reason for appointing him, especially if it's related to a losing streak. Even if he's previously delivered titles, that won't deter people from demanding his dismissal, as they want to win every game.

However, management will certainly assess the objective nature of the demands, as the decision is ultimately theirs. Therefore, the coach shouldn't be bothered by this, as one of the things he must prepare is not only strategy but also mental for when the team he's managing suffers negative results, as this will inevitably lead to demands to resign or be fired.

[Jody.Drummer]

My worst prediction was that Liverpool would draw. But they lost. Liverpool also suffered two major setbacks: dropped points and injuries. Liverpool's fundamental problem was their inability to break down Galatasaray's low block. Galatasaray did appear bold in their early game, but that didn't last long. Once they took the lead, Galatasaray focused on defending their one-goal deficit. This situation worsened their mental state, following their Premier League loss to Crystal Palace and the UCL. However, the away game may have created a different kind of pressure. Galatasaray were able to capitalize on the situation. Even Liverpool's most expensive midfielder, Florian Wirtz, couldn't quite replicate the brilliant performance he had in Leverkusen.

I'm sure not many people predicted Liverpool would lose this match, as they were considered better than their opponents. However, football isn't just about paper; it's a completely different story on the pitch.
This will be a valuable assessment for the coaching staff, as their defeat was completely unexpected, especially their defeat in the Premier League. They need to quickly put the defeats they've suffered in their last two matches behind them, as failure to do so will negatively impact their morale.

[Akbarkoe]

I would've agreed if tonight's game was at Anfield, but considering it'll be played in a stadium that has an intimidating atmosphere ^{[advantage goes to Gala]} and the fact that Osimhen has returned from injury while Liverpool just tasted their first defeat, I'm expecting a tighter game.

• I'm leaning towards a Liverpool win with BTTS ^{[under 3.5 goals]}.

It seems like I underestimated Galatasaray a lot this time.    But Liverpool were also too bad last night. Of course they faced a strong defending but they made simple errors at the same time.

Galatasaray might have even won by a bigger gap if they didn't waste some critical opportunities. And in the end, my parlay lost because of this game... But I was aware of the risk on over 4.5 goals so I'm not very sad.

But we can assume that Liverpool might be tired and see the average big team they can lose, this can be assumed like what else who follows many leagues, I think it is very tiring and sometimes we have to see it reasonable from this side.

Galatasaray against Liverpool, I think that with Liverpool's ability to be able to conquer Galatasaray even though he got the previous defeat, on the other hand in terms of the quality of players and Liverpool's experience was far greater, so doing the away match was not a big mental problem for them.

But unfortunately they are too tired.

[bitLeap]

I would've agreed if tonight's game was at Anfield, but considering it'll be played in a stadium that has an intimidating atmosphere ^{[advantage goes to Gala]} and the fact that Osimhen has returned from injury while Liverpool just tasted their first defeat, I'm expecting a tighter game.

• I'm leaning towards a Liverpool win with BTTS ^{[under 3.5 goals]}.

It seems like I underestimated Galatasaray a lot this time.    But Liverpool were also too bad last night. Of course they faced a strong defending but they made simple errors at the same time.

Galatasaray might have even won by a bigger gap if they didn't waste some critical opportunities. And in the end, my parlay lost because of this game... But I was aware of the risk on over 4.5 goals so I'm not very sad.

I have to admit, some time ago many people said Liverpool victory was just luck, and today, Liverpool luck has run out. All of this makes sense, Arne Slot is experiencing player transition problems. Frimpong touted as Mo Salah replacement, has been underwhelming, Wirtz, bought at a high price, has been performing below par, and Ekitike, who isn't even fit to be a striker. The blunt finishing, slow pace of the game, and many other factors stem from this defeat. Despite the 1-0 score, it highlights Liverpool declining form, and their transfer spending seems to have been in vain.

[knowngunman]

It seems like I underestimated Galatasaray a lot this time.    But Liverpool were also too bad last night. Of course they faced a strong defending but they made simple errors at the same time.

Galatasaray might have even won by a bigger gap if they didn't waste some critical opportunities. And in the end, my parlay lost because of this game... But I was aware of the risk on over 4.5 goals so I'm not very sad.

I think everyone underestimate Galatasary and never expected that outcome yesterday. I actually lowered my expectations immediately I saw the lineup because starting Wirtz and Szobo together will not produce any positive result. Unfortunately, Arne Slot wants to please both of them and decided to start them instead of benching one and start one while the other comes as a substitute.

I expected this to happen since last year but he benefited from Klopp legacy. However, I doubted if he would be able to replicate his success last season but it's becoming clear now. His game plan is not suitable for this current players Liverpool have otherwise, they won't have problem winning against the likes of Palace and Galatasary. Things are getting interesting by the way. 

[snipie]

The Champions League matches were quite challenging for Pafos. They lost 1-5 to Bayern Munich yesterday. Bayern missed numerous scoring opportunities, two of which hit the post. I remember both vividly.

The most memorable moment for Pafos was the goal they scored. Orsic's shot was a perfect shot. Neuer thought the ball would go wide, but it went in.
That was the only thing that will be memorable for Pafos.

Bayern Munich put the game on hold in the second half. If they had tried a little harder, they could have reached 10 goals.

Pafos wouldn't expect a better result against the big bavarian team. Scoring a goal against them was challenging enough and maybe the only objective to achieve that was planned in addition to not taking many goals. Everyone knows how good Bayern Munich are in trashing their opponents with 8 goals.
It is true that Bayern Munich knows no limit in scoring but sometimes I have the feeling that they order their players to calm down their scoring spree.

[banana33]

Using Manchester United as an example of a fail club isn't fair because the last time I checked, Manchester United isn't the worse performing club in the premiership,I am sure they are still clubs in the premiership that are doing worse than Manchester United, yet you will never hear people talks about them. Chelsea is just an over hyped team,they are simply over rated. Chelsea had loss three matches in the last four games played,shows that Chelsea players are not in their best form. I will advise you to lower your expectations because Chelsea ability to outplayed Benfica in the UEFA isn't certain.

Using Manchester United as an example of a failed club isn't just incorrect, because there's a huge difference between going through a period of underperformance and sustaining failure.
Manchester United has always been a high-performing team; currently, it's not at its peak. This doesn't mean it's failed; it simply needs stability.
Chelsea, though overrated, is still a fearsome team, and we must always avoid the opposite mistake of underestimating them.