UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Adbitco]

I don't believe on the bookies odd anymore because they cannot be correct in their predictions all the time. So don't be decieved by the bookies odd, that Barcelona is one of the favorite club to win the Champions League. I believe that if Barcelona clash with Bayern, they might as well as lose to Bayern. The bookies made Real Madrid the favorite and PSG was the leaat favorite last season. Alas, PSG won the competition.

Then I can say you are not following the odd patterns so far, Real Madrid was never given the lesser odds as favourites, other teams were put ahead before Real Madrid. Infact even the periods Real Madrid won the Champions League, they were never the favourites by bookies, they were mostly underestimated and I saw a post about this online when someone tales about when it comes to the predictions of winning the champions league, Real Madrid is not in their top 4 teams but at the end they still manage to win it, and a fan said, they like it like, Underestimate Real Madrid at your own risk.

[Roseline492]

Currently, there are six Barcelona players who are injured or in a state of injury. They are:

1. Gavi (arthroscopy)
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury)
3. Joan García (meniscus tear)
4. Fermin Lopez (muscle injury)
5. Raphinha (hamstring injury)
6. Lamine Yamal (groin injury)
(Sourch: https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/fc-barcelona/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/131)

Of these six players, only Fermin Lopez seems certain to return soon. This condition is certainly making it difficult for Hansi Flic to maximize the team's strengths. Therefore, I think we should understand what has happened to Barcelona recently regarding their performance.

Six key players went on injury all at once, I thought it was going to stop at the two players who got injured before there last loss so actually if they had made them to loss imagine how common losing is going to be for them since is now six players on board, Barcelona is lucky that Lewandowski doesn't usually sustain much and they should also hope he continues to be injury free if not Barcelona will be taught a hard lesson by every other clubs and there will be no confident for the rest. Joan Garcia injury is also a serious one because it takes a lot of time to heal from it, management of players is the only option of Hansi Flic.

[Akbarkoe]

Previously Barcelona was very confident because the PSG core players could not enter, it's just that we could not guess Luis Enrique really had prepared it well, even though without the core players they could play a very good game with Barcelona, ​​even Lamine Yamal could not be able to move a lot in this match, I always waited for him to play the ball beautifully but not for this match.
The funny thing is the French League is not competitive in LaLiga which is full of a strong team that can beat each other, still PSG is different, even though he as a domintor in the long run can still compete with teams outside the league very crazy.

The question in my mind is, is Barcelona experiencing a setback? Or did PSG have that strong this season?

Right from last season they felt they could beat PSG and most of their fans were even hoping for a Barcelona Vs PSG finals and they thought they would even beat them to win it last season. Even from Yamal's IG post, he was hoping they will get past PSG so easily coupled with the fact that 5 players were out from the first team. In the first 30 minutes of the game, Barcelona were all over doing things and PSG just had few good chances but I think Luis Enrique used that 30 minutes to study the pattern of Barcelona because just before they scored to make it 1 - 1 on the night, PSG had already taken over and it was even worse for Barcelona that they were lost in the second half as PSG was doing almost all the playing.

It seems that PSG is indeed the strongest contender again this season in the Champions League. The match against Barcelona, one of the strongest teams and a great contender for the title, seems very difficult for them at the moment. I remember that sentence, but it seems that he has been marked and closely guarded, so he cannot dribble the ball easily against PSG. Despite not playing at their own stadium, they managed to silence the home team effectively in this round.

[martinom]

You said you do not actually think Yamal needs a lot of experience in his career in one part and in the other part you're still saying you don't totally disagree with him about experience. Isn't that confusing? We have some talented and some skilful players and without experience it's all nothing, experience gets you stuffs done in the field of play. As you said, Barcelona was winning 4 - 3 on the night and just few minutes to go and instead of Yamal to play safe, he was still attacking. An experienced player would have known what to do at that point in time and you see, it was his lack of experience that made him do what he didn't and it resulted in a goal at the other end of the post.

I meant that a guy with Yamal's incredible talent doesn't need a lot of experience, meaning he'll show his talent first.
At the same time, it's clear to everyone that experience plays a key role in making the right decisions at key moments. The game that ended 4-3 is a clear example.
With just a few minutes left, a veteran knows he has to keep the ball and make simple passes, and in the worst case scenario, knock it out.
Yamal wanted to overdo it, right? Maybe he wants to prove he can control the game?

[dezoel]

Regardless of whether right or wrong, I think this situation is normal because in odds everything can change over time.

This situation is viewed from several aspects at the start of the season, particularly in terms of players and, of course, the adaptation of new players and coaches. It still makes sense to me that there is considerable uncertainty surrounding Madrid, given last season and the start of this season with such a transition, as well as Bayern, who despite always qualifying for the knockout phase, have been eliminated in the quarterfinals in recent seasons.
However these initial odds are not definitive, as the longer the Champions League progresses, the more the odds will change. Therefore, I don't think its a matter of right or wrong, as it's purely a matter of probability.
On the other hand, of course, making annual bets like this with minimal capital doesn't seem worth it, so I prefer to skip seasonal bets like this.

I agree, it is not really that complicated and we should be able to see this as a way oddmakers also take into consideration what we bet on as well. Before the season started, the first odds are based on what they believe, but after a while we start betting and they change the bets based on what we bet.

The result that we bet the most, gets highest chance to win, so the return is lowest, which means people wagered on Barcelona and PSG the most this season so far. That is just how oddmaking works, they do that every single year and not really anything new. We are going to end up with a much better return if we are careless, and if we do that then we are going to end up with something that will not be that great for any of us.

[RaltcoinsB]

Previously Barcelona was very confident because the PSG core players could not enter, it's just that we could not guess Luis Enrique really had prepared it well, even though without the core players they could play a very good game with Barcelona, ​​even Lamine Yamal could not be able to move a lot in this match, I always waited for him to play the ball beautifully but not for this match.
The funny thing is the French League is not competitive in LaLiga which is full of a strong team that can beat each other, still PSG is different, even though he as a domintor in the long run can still compete with teams outside the league very crazy.

The question in my mind is, is Barcelona experiencing a setback? Or did PSG have that strong this season?

Right from last season they felt they could beat PSG and most of their fans were even hoping for a Barcelona Vs PSG finals and they thought they would even beat them to win it last season. Even from Yamal's IG post, he was hoping they will get past PSG so easily coupled with the fact that 5 players were out from the first team. In the first 30 minutes of the game, Barcelona were all over doing things and PSG just had few good chances but I think Luis Enrique used that 30 minutes to study the pattern of Barcelona because just before they scored to make it 1 - 1 on the night, PSG had already taken over and it was even worse for Barcelona that they were lost in the second half as PSG was doing almost all the playing.

It seems that PSG is indeed the strongest contender again this season in the Champions League. The match against Barcelona, one of the strongest teams and a great contender for the title, seems very difficult for them at the moment. I remember that sentence, but it seems that he has been marked and closely guarded, so he cannot dribble the ball easily against PSG. Despite not playing at their own stadium, they managed to silence the home team effectively in this round.

Yes, it's safe to say Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best teams in the Champions League. Earning three points away at Barcelona and returning to France is a fantastic achievement. Although they've dropped points in the French league in recent weeks, they've had a very good run in the Champions League. Therefore, it's safe to say they're still one of the most serious contenders for the title.

[₿itcoin]

Currently, there are six Barcelona players who are injured or in a state of injury. They are:
1. Gavi (arthroscopy)
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury)
3. Joan García (meniscus tear)
4. Fermin Lopez (muscle injury)
5. Raphinha (hamstring injury)
6. Lamine Yamal (groin injury)
(Sourch: https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/fc-barcelona/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/131)
Of these six players, only Fermin Lopez seems certain to return soon. This condition is certainly making it difficult for Hansi Flic to maximize the team's strengths. Therefore, I think we should understand what has happened to Barcelona recently regarding their performance.

Out of these 6 players in Barcelona's squad, 5 are very important. And we see them in the starting XI. If 2/3 players were injured, maybe we would not see such a big impact on Barcelona's performance. But yeah, it is quite difficult for Hansi Flick to form a starting XI without these 5 players. And that is why we are seeing some weak performance from Barcelona. Due to the unstable midfield, both Barcelona's attack and defense have become weak. But after the international break, we can expect to see stable performance from Barcelona.

[l99l]

It's true that Barcelona seems to rely too much on Yamal, which ultimately causes Barcelona's performance to decline when Yamal is not playing. In my opinion, Barcelona could have ended up in the play-offs if Hansi Flick had not managed to improve Barcelona's performance. However, it would be a shame if Barcelona, a famous team, had to go through the play-offs to secure a place in the last 16. However, I am confident that Hansi Flick will be able to overcome all of this because he will certainly learn from past experiences where Barcelona was defeated by their opponents.

Barcelona's defense does appear to be weak, so Flick needs to develop a solid strategy and train the Barcelona defenders to perform better in upcoming matches. However, on the other hand, I can understand Barcelona's recent defeats because there are many key players who are injured. Do you also understand that?  

Currently, there are six Barcelona players who are injured or in a state of injury. They are:

1. Gavi (arthroscopy)
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury)
3. Joan García (meniscus tear)
4. Fermin Lopez (muscle injury)
5. Raphinha (hamstring injury)
6. Lamine Yamal (groin injury)
(Sourch: https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/fc-barcelona/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/131)

Of these six players, only Fermin Lopez seems certain to return soon. This condition is certainly making it difficult for Hansi Flic to maximize the team's strengths. Therefore, I think we should understand what has happened to Barcelona recently regarding their performance.

It's not just one player, look, almost every key player in the starting lineup is injured, and what can Hansi Flick do in that situation? His potential is truly limited.
If Yamal were the only player missing, I don't think Barcelona would have much trouble, but Yamal's presence makes a huge difference.
The absence of Raphina, Lopez, and Gavi is also incredibly frustrating. The absence of these players means Barcelona lacks a midfield.

[katanic97]

Barcelona players have made a huge mistake by continuing to rely on young Yamal. Barcelona performance is now bad, their attack is blunt and their ball flow is disorganized even with Pedri. Without a creative figure like Yamal to build attacks up front, the flow of the ball will be halted.
I think Barcelona will most likely qualify for the playoffs, but as long as Hansi Flick doesn't address their reliance on Yamal or Raphinha, their chances will become increasingly slim.

It’s hard for him to fix that because Yamal is Barcelona’s best player. The team is simply used to keeping their best individual on the pitch as a leader. It’s the same situation as with Messi unfortunately, nowhere near as good. Barcelona lost to PSG, who were missing four starting players. They need to work on their tactics and, as you said, stop relying so much on Yamal.

But overall, Flick isn't relying solely on Yamal for goal scoring. We must be fair, as evidenced by his consistent work with Rashford at Barcelona. Since the last international break, he has consistently provided assists and goals. He also scored against Sevilla, even though he lost that match. Ultimately, Hansi Flick has been able to maximize the talents of his players.

The defeats to PSG and Sevilla fully demonstrate Barcelona's current weaknesses in defense. Barcelona's backline has been clearly flawed since last year, especially against comparable teams with fast players. This was evident in the losses to PSG and Sevilla, particularly in transition. Many teams already know how to beat Barcelona, ​​but this is all because Flick is still confident in using the offside trap strategy. Flick should be exploring other defensive alternatives, as using the offside trap can be very dangerous against opponents with fast players, as they are already aware of Barcelona's weaknesses in defense.

When we compare this season to the last one, Cubarsi is playing noticeably worse. He’s made a few mistakes that have cost the team goals. I agree that the defense is weak, but the attack isn’t as strong as it used to be either. I hope this is just a temporary dip in form, as that can happen. Rashford has taken his role very seriously and has been performing excellently since he arrived.

[Jewan420]

When we compare this season to the last one, Cubarsi is playing noticeably worse. He’s made a few mistakes that have cost the team goals. I agree that the defense is weak, but the attack isn’t as strong as it used to be either. I hope this is just a temporary dip in form, as that can happen. Rashford has taken his role very seriously and has been performing excellently since he arrived.

Yes, you are right. Barcelona players have been playing very badly recently, the main reason for this is their form. Last season they were great, because every player was in form. This season, from the back line to the front line, everyone is out of form. As a result, the Barca team is not showing the same performance as last season. However, this out of form is definitely temporary, when Lamine Yamal and Rafinha return to their best rhythm, we will see Barca's attacking play again. There is no problem with the Barca team, their out of form is the main reason for their failure.

[Mate2237]

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Yes, you are right. Barcelona players have been playing very badly recently, the main reason for this is their form. Last season they were great, because every player was in form. This season, from the back line to the front line, everyone is out of form. As a result, the Barca team is not showing the same performance as last season. However, this out of form is definitely temporary, when Lamine Yamal and Rafinha return to their best rhythm, we will see Barca's attacking play again. There is no problem with the Barca team, their out of form is the main reason for their failure.

Barcelona has performed well so far apart from the last two games that, Barcelona has performed well so far what people should note is that there is no way that a team will win all the matches in a season. So far in the laliga Barcelona has only lost one game out of eight as they have won six and draw one I don't see any problem with the Barcelona team.



Every season comes with it own perculier challenges and even the strength of teams differs each season, this season teams in the laliga are more in form because as of last year it was just Barcelona and Madrid that was fighting for the laliga title so I don't really think that Barcelona players are out of form.

[verdinio]

Currently, there are six Barcelona players who are injured or in a state of injury. They are:

1. Gavi (arthroscopy)
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury)
3. Joan García (meniscus tear)
4. Fermin Lopez (muscle injury)
5. Raphinha (hamstring injury)
6. Lamine Yamal (groin injury)
(Sourch: https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/fc-barcelona/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/131)

Of these six players, only Fermin Lopez seems certain to return soon. This condition is certainly making it difficult for Hansi Flic to maximize the team's strengths. Therefore, I think we should understand what has happened to Barcelona recently regarding their performance.

Six key players went on injury all at once, I thought it was going to stop at the two players who got injured before there last loss so actually if they had made them to loss imagine how common losing is going to be for them since is now six players on board, Barcelona is lucky that Lewandowski doesn't usually sustain much and they should also hope he continues to be injury free if not Barcelona will be taught a hard lesson by every other clubs and there will be no confident for the rest. Joan Garcia injury is also a serious one because it takes a lot of time to heal from it, management of players is the only option of Hansi Flic.

Yes, this is a very unfortunate thing that would have been better if it hadn't happened. Let's say that there are players who are all starters and there isn't anyone who can stay on the bench, so the team isn't going well and we can't win anymore. This is a problem that is impossible to solve for now.

[Ndabagi01]

I don't believe on the bookies odd anymore because they cannot be correct in their predictions all the time. So don't be decieved by the bookies odd, that Barcelona is one of the favorite club to win the Champions League. I believe that if Barcelona clash with Bayern, they might as well as lose to Bayern. The bookies made Real Madrid the favorite and PSG was the leaat favorite last season. Alas, PSG won the competition.

Bookies always give their odds as regards to the most recent performance of every team and not by the way they will perform throughout the season. They are always after the most recent game and not the long term performance. Their predictions are based on most recent past performances by every team and that’s what I like with them. They didn’t predict PSG to be the favourite for the trophy because their performance them wasn’t the best and there were other teams that were looking stronger and better than them.

In the long run, things changed and went in their favor. I am sure during those times when PSG was already showing potentials for the trophy, the odds on their games were always in favour of them. So bookies are not mostly wrong on their predictions and give better insight of the outcome of a match.

[Black Mbaye]

When we compare this season to the last one, Cubarsi is playing noticeably worse. He’s made a few mistakes that have cost the team goals. I agree that the defense is weak, but the attack isn’t as strong as it used to be either. I hope this is just a temporary dip in form, as that can happen. Rashford has taken his role very seriously and has been performing excellently since he arrived.

Yes, you are right. Barcelona players have been playing very badly recently, the main reason for this is their form. Last season they were great, because every player was in form. This season, from the back line to the front line, everyone is out of form. As a result, the Barca team is not showing the same performance as last season. However, this out of form is definitely temporary, when Lamine Yamal and Rafinha return to their best rhythm, we will see Barca's attacking play again. There is no problem with the Barca team, their out of form is the main reason for their failure.

Injuries and poor form are having a significant impact on Barcelona. Raphinha and Yamal, who played a significant role in last year's title victory, are particularly affected when Barcelona loses form. Therefore, these players mean a great deal to Barcelona. The most frightening scenario for Barcelona is if these players suffer a long-term injury. Even if they miss a few matches, Barcelona are ineffective in scoring.

[GbitG]

Currently, there are six Barcelona players who are injured or in a state of injury. They are:

1. Gavi (arthroscopy)
2. Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury)
3. Joan García (meniscus tear)
4. Fermin Lopez (muscle injury)
5. Raphinha (hamstring injury)
6. Lamine Yamal (groin injury)
(Sourch: https://www.transfermarkt.co.id/fc-barcelona/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/131)

Of these six players, only Fermin Lopez seems certain to return soon. This condition is certainly making it difficult for Hansi Flic to maximize the team's strengths. Therefore, I think we should understand what has happened to Barcelona recently regarding their performance.

Six key players went on injury all at once, I thought it was going to stop at the two players who got injured before there last loss so actually if they had made them to loss imagine how common losing is going to be for them since is now six players on board, Barcelona is lucky that Lewandowski doesn't usually sustain much and they should also hope he continues to be injury free if not Barcelona will be taught a hard lesson by every other clubs and there will be no confident for the rest. Joan Garcia injury is also a serious one because it takes a lot of time to heal from it, management of players is the only option of Hansi Flic.

Yes, this is a very unfortunate thing that would have been better if it hadn't happened. Let's say that there are players who are all starters and there isn't anyone who can stay on the bench, so the team isn't going well and we can't win anymore. This is a problem that is impossible to solve for now.

Well, the thing which impacts the team performance so badly is injuries, and right now Barcelona is struggling with injuries suspect. So many of their key players has been ruled out, and honestly because of this Barcelona were failed to win against PSG and well as failed to win against Sevilla....

Currently Hansi Flick is in serious trouble to find a solution for injured players. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez is in recovery mode and probably soon he will be available for the upcoming match. This is just a speculation, not an official update like whether they will be surely available or not. It really hard test for Hansi Flick. Anyway, let's see what happens next?

[ndutndut]

I don't believe on the bookies odd anymore because they cannot be correct in their predictions all the time. So don't be decieved by the bookies odd, that Barcelona is one of the favorite club to win the Champions League. I believe that if Barcelona clash with Bayern, they might as well as lose to Bayern. The bookies made Real Madrid the favorite and PSG was the leaat favorite last season. Alas, PSG won the competition.

Then I can say you are not following the odd patterns so far, Real Madrid was never given the lesser odds as favourites, other teams were put ahead before Real Madrid. Infact even the periods Real Madrid won the Champions League, they were never the favourites by bookies, they were mostly underestimated and I saw a post about this online when someone tales about when it comes to the predictions of winning the champions league, Real Madrid is not in their top 4 teams but at the end they still manage to win it, and a fan said, they like it like, Underestimate Real Madrid at your own risk.

Well, I also want to say something like that.
If you look at when Real Madrid won the UCL trophy, especially in the seasons when Real Madrid made a comeback, Real Madrid wasn't the main favorite. In fact they were underestimated by the bookmakers, who set the odds higher than their opponents. But what happened was that they managed to win the UCL. Even when Real Madrid won their 15th UCL trophy, they weren't favored especially when Real Madrid had many injured players. But Ancelotti was able to capitalize on the available players, and they still managed to win the UCL.

It's important to note that the UCL competition is always full of surprises, and we shouldn't rely on bookmakers' predictions. Likewise when Chelsea won the UCL trophy, who would have thought they weren't the favorites to win but they did. This is the same as this season, bookmaker predictions are not a reference for us to bet because the UCL competition is truly full of surprises.

[irhact]

It seems that PSG is indeed the strongest contender again this season in the Champions League. The match against Barcelona, one of the strongest teams and a great contender for the title, seems very difficult for them at the moment. I remember that sentence, but it seems that he has been marked and closely guarded, so he cannot dribble the ball easily against PSG. Despite not playing at their own stadium, they managed to silence the home team effectively in this round.

PSG didn't still use all their best players to play this game but still they won. When PSG full squad are fit, I don't see any club being able to defeat them. Chelsea that did it in the club world cup won't be able to do it again because this time around, PSG won't underate them as they did in the club world cup. PSG will be looking to defend their champions league title this season and from the way I see them playing, they'll be able to do it because no other club is showing strong signs of lifting this crown from PSG. If PSG doesn't win then it'll be a club that people didn't take seriously and they found their way to the finals. This season champions league is going to be more entertaining because lots of team won't take it easy on PSG when they face them and that'll give us some entertaining games

[Black Mbaye]

It seems that PSG is indeed the strongest contender again this season in the Champions League. The match against Barcelona, one of the strongest teams and a great contender for the title, seems very difficult for them at the moment. I remember that sentence, but it seems that he has been marked and closely guarded, so he cannot dribble the ball easily against PSG. Despite not playing at their own stadium, they managed to silence the home team effectively in this round.

PSG didn't still use all their best players to play this game but still they won. When PSG full squad are fit, I don't see any club being able to defeat them. Chelsea that did it in the club world cup won't be able to do it again because this time around, PSG won't underate them as they did in the club world cup. PSG will be looking to defend their champions league title this season and from the way I see them playing, they'll be able to do it because no other club is showing strong signs of lifting this crown from PSG. If PSG doesn't win then it'll be a club that people didn't take seriously and they found their way to the finals. This season champions league is going to be more entertaining because lots of team won't take it easy on PSG when they face them and that'll give us some entertaining games

Yes, we all know that PSG wants to win the Champions League again this year. But they're not the only ones who want this title. Every team in Europe dreams of winning the trophy. Teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, and Milan, who have won it numerous times before, are particularly chasing this dream. Frankly, Paris Saint-Germain seems the most ready to win the trophy right now. However, it would be wrong to be definitive. As we saw in the French league, they suffered one defeat and one draw. Furthermore, a red card, injury, or negligence in the knockout stages could knock them out of the competition. Therefore, they must approach every match with the spirit of a final.

[katanic97]

It seems that PSG is indeed the strongest contender again this season in the Champions League. The match against Barcelona, one of the strongest teams and a great contender for the title, seems very difficult for them at the moment. I remember that sentence, but it seems that he has been marked and closely guarded, so he cannot dribble the ball easily against PSG. Despite not playing at their own stadium, they managed to silence the home team effectively in this round.

PSG didn't still use all their best players to play this game but still they won. When PSG full squad are fit, I don't see any club being able to defeat them. Chelsea that did it in the club world cup won't be able to do it again because this time around, PSG won't underate them as they did in the club world cup. PSG will be looking to defend their champions league title this season and from the way I see them playing, they'll be able to do it because no other club is showing strong signs of lifting this crown from PSG. If PSG doesn't win then it'll be a club that people didn't take seriously and they found their way to the finals. This season champions league is going to be more entertaining because lots of team won't take it easy on PSG when they face them and that'll give us some entertaining games

I thought Liverpool was competent enough to be able to beat anyone, including PSG, but Liverpool’s last three matches proved me wrong. I still think, and i agree with you, that PSG can win the UCL again this season. Their great form, even without their best players, shows what kind of team Luis Enrique has. It’s definitely going to be exciting, but very few can match PSG in the UCL. For now, they seem really strong to me.

[blomen]

just looking at the betting odds, barcelona and psg appear to be the favorites in the tournament, followed by arsenal, liverpool, and real madrid.

at the very start of the season, my prediction would have been for liverpool, but they lost their last three matches before the international break. if the team can't change things during the break, winning back-to-back premier league titles will be very difficult.

psg won the champions league last season, and they haven't made any major changes to their squad; they still have a strong team, but i don't believe they can win the champions league a second time. the team i want to win the champions league is barcelona, but they seem to have a “curse” of not being able to win it.