UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[bastisisca]

This match will certainly have the feel of a final, as these are two great teams.
I can't yet decide which team to support, although I prefer Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso side have been quite inconsistent in their domestic league in recent weeks. Regardless, their match is certainly one we should all look forward to next week.

Yes, true, but i think it's been inconsistent in La Liga because they're, as always, focusing on the Champions League, nothing new under the sun in that regard, so i wouldn't worry too much.

Honestly, i see her well positioned on the pitch, she hasn't had any particular drops, she's carrying on as always.

[Shineup]

Arsenal is indeed the favorite after defeating Bayern Munich. And we know that Bayern Munich is a team that also defeated PSG. So Arsenal looks very superior. Although in previous seasons, sometimes the team that was favored from the start ended up failing.

PSG might be able to defeat Real Madrid if Real Madrid is in poor form. However, there are times when Real Madrid improves and even becomes a very strong team. So people start favoring them again. Real Madrid is still inconsistent, but they can still overwhelm any team if they suddenly return to their best form. However, given their current condition, well, PSG might even be able to defeat them.

Arsenal continues to be the favorite team this year in many competitions and whoever challenges them is always afraid, I can't understand why these people can't understand that Arsenal is very strong and can do much more than what they are doing now, but they are limiting themselves and only bring out their skills when they need them.

Arsenal surprised me because they've been nothing but fantastic this season. Been lonely at the top of the English Premier League. This is evidence we want from Mikel Arteta this season. He's always been leaning and helping the club but his presence was not good enough. This is the time for Gunners to show the world the kind of stuff they're made up with. Winning games easily and barely concede goals against oppositions. With the management of Mikel Arteta, I believe Arsenal are going fat this season.

This season Arsenal's performance is very good and not surprising. In the English league, they are still leading the standings with a significant difference from the second place. In the Champions League, it is the same; they are still leading the standings undefeated and have swept all matches with victories. Certainly, the last match against the strong German team Bayern Munich was a special sensation for Arsenal fans. They managed to defeat Bayern Munich with a score of 3-1, a team that traditionally has always been difficult for Arsenal to beat, and Arsenal has even more often lost when facing Bayern Munich.

Normally judging from Arsenal's current form they seem to be the favorite but let's not just key to that because we've seen in recent seasons where by a team will be doing so good at starting then later fell off the line, but that aside I would really love Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League title this but I won't just focus on that because Arsenal on the other hand is not really to be trusted at least they have prove that in recent seasons too, if not that Real Madrid this time is now complicated, I can tell team like Real Madrid don't always do well in group stage but after group stage they activate the beast in them but I don't think we can still see such performance from them this time, so I just hope Arsenal wins it.

[Wakate]

Arsenal are a very strong team, but I don’t know if I should want them to improve their performance, because I don’t know if they’re really a good team when it comes to winning the Champion League, I don’t even see Arsenal as a team that can even win the Premier League and the Champions League.

They are convincing us this time that they can do better than last year. Their performances has been a top notch through this season and something must be responsible for their diligent playing style, making it hard for teams to defeat them. Chelsea tried but could not and other clubs too. If they continue like this, Arsenal might end up winning the league.

[Roseline492]

If Rudiger can handle Erling Haaland like he did few seasons ago, then we can say the game is as good as gone and all in the favour of Real Madrid even before the game kicks off.
He is the source of Manchester City's goals this season and if he can be held down like Leeds United defenders did, they will lose this fixture to Manchester City. Club Brugge Arsenal come next,  I see no pressure,  they will surely win this game to maintain the top spot comfortably.

You will be a good defending analyst for seeing this because without Haaland is a game over, even if Real Madrid coach does not tell Rudiger what to do, the defender knows that he and Haaland will become five and six on that game so that all those small chances Haaland doesn't misuse will not even be available for him, Foden will also need good defender on him because I consider him as Haaland also from there last match against Fulham and Rudiger cannot withstand both Haaland and Foden at the same time, perhaps Alexander Arnold is experience for that.

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They are convincing us this time that they can do better than last year. Their performances has been a top notch through this season and something must be responsible for their diligent playing style, making it hard for teams to defeat them. Chelsea tried but could not and other clubs too. If they continue like this, Arsenal might end up winning the league.

There is nothing to argue about arsenal performance to be on its high side this time, and with we have seen so far, many persons are a kind of convinced that arsenal could win the English premier League title and at the same time people are also having doubts because of how incompetent arsenal can be sometimes, as for what led to their good performance this season, there are many things that can be resulting factor, let's not forget that arsenal has not won the UEFA champions league before, isn't this enough reason for them to try their best to it this time if they can, the English also has been a problem for them for a very long time, it is now like a challenge for the club, and I think Arteta and his boys want to rewrite that this time but let's see if they can.

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City's task in this match has a tough task ahead. Their form is inconsistent, and their defense is in dire straits. Real Madrid is playing with a different spirit in the Champions League. If Mbappe continues like this, it will be very difficult for City. It seems impossible for City to play comfortably at Madrid's home ground, but football is unpredictable. One ball can change the course of the match. With Arsenal at the top, both teams are under extra pressure , but I still see Madrid as slightly ahead. City's small mistakes could prove costly.

Know doubt Real Madrid is among the best team in the world now capable of destroying any team they come across with but a win against Manchester city is what I can't conclude on even with Manchester city's inconsistent performance for now.  Since the injury of Rodri after winning the ballon d'or, Manchester city have been facing some challenges and finds it difficult maintaining consistency till now in all competitions but a lost to Real Madrid is what I don't think may be possible. English premier league teams may not do well in there domestic league but never forget to put there best when it has to do with big teams from spain. For example Chelsea won against Barcelona last week but lost to leeds yesterday

[aipercoin]

I used to think that Bayern Munich are the best playing team in the champions league, but after Arsenal won Bayern Munich, i now accept that Arsenal is the best playing team in the champions league this season now. If Paris Saint-Germain could steal the spotlight in the champions league last season after they managed to make it to the round of 16, every team that makes it to the round of 16 can steal the spotlight. Arsenal have been trying to win the premier league and the champions league, but i know they cannot win the two trophies this season but they should try their best to win either the premier league or champions league.

I don't know how you get this certainty that Arsenal won't be able to win both trophies, it's certainly difficult maybe too difficult, but we can't know if they can still sustain this pace and the performances to stay high in the table don't you think?
He's pushing really hard and they're trying hard to keep the team compact without neglecting their opponents.
I believe and hope in them, since they usually lose everything they have gained with difficulty in the middle of the championship.

[pewboy]

Yes, but one thing about this big team is that they always scores a lot of goals and even though the team that you would be seeing as the winner will be the loser. Example is Arsenal against Bayern Munich because I didn't believe that Arsenal would win Bayern Munich in the game even though with a huge goal margin. Honestly, that's exactly what what this game would look like because both teams are quite similar in the champions league this season, although Real Madrid are more preferable than Manchester city but even as that I think they might likely end in draw.

Look, you can decide to support the sport! It certainly feels like a final, I agree with you, but you don't have to support one of the two teams; support both and enjoy the show.
The beauty of football is this, it's a fantastic sport that unites those who love the spectacle

[@nn@_pen9]

Big teams always have good depth and give good performance Manchester City going to visit Real Madrid after having defeat at home against Bayer Leverkusen this could be not easy trip for them against a team with full of skilled and quality players.

Real Madrid performance in Champions League always on another level just because of this they are always stayed on good and have few advantages chances are high they could be done good against Manchester City.
Defense is now biggest concern for the Manchester City because they are lacking good defender and their opponents are taking good advantage of this hopefully they will improve this in coming transfer window.

Yes, I also think that these great teams are very good at looking for depth and attacking space and I think they will both do it, needless to say that it will be a very high level match and that it will offer us a great spectacle, there is no doubt about that, I am almost convinced, I can't wait sincerely

Of course, this match is indeed full of prestige. Both teams have a long history and a squad full of stars, so the best performance will almost certainly be displayed in the upcoming match. I think Real Madrid will have to remain vigilant and cautious in this match against Manchester City's attacks. City are known for their fast, counter-attacking style of play, which can sometimes be quite troublesome for their opponents And they also often rely on creative players, such as Phil Foden for quick transitions, and flexible strategies to break down their opponents' defenses. And I think Xabi Alonso is ready or has taken all of that into account and Real Madrid in this case has the advantage of playing at home. Of course, with the support and atmosphere, this will certainly be an added boost for every player. I predict this will be a Real Madrid victory in the upcoming match.

[colinistheman]

Exactly you are right that is very strong season of Arsenal, they are doing well both in English League, where they are leading by big difference, and in champions league where they have not lost match, which is proof that they are top team. Most special moment was their 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich, as it was special thing to fans, as that team had always been very difficult to beat by Arsenal, and victory shows that current team is mature, strong, and has needed skill to beat best in Europe.

Arsenal are in very good form. They have built a strong squad this season. The players are also in very good form. The team has  been able to dominate both the Premier League and the Champions League. It is  highly likely that they will finish in the first round from the top of the table.

Anyway , the biggest challenge for Arsenal awaits in the knockout round. If Arsenal makes any mistake in the knockout round, they will be eliminated. They have to continue their good performance in every match  of the knockout round. It seems that arsenal has the ability to dominate the Champions league. If they do not make any big mistakes, there is a strong possibility of seeing the team in the champions league final.

[Hanadawa]

City's task in this match has a tough task ahead. Their form is inconsistent, and their defense is in dire straits. Real Madrid is playing with a different spirit in the Champions League. If Mbappe continues like this, it will be very difficult for City. It seems impossible for City to play comfortably at Madrid's home ground, but football is unpredictable. One ball can change the course of the match. With Arsenal at the top, both teams are under extra pressure , but I still see Madrid as slightly ahead. City's small mistakes could prove costly.

If Real Madrid can maintain their form, I think this will be an easy win for them. The rivalry between City and Madrid used to be very exciting to watch in the UCL. However, this season, City has been inconsistent, while Real Madrid is truly in top form. The match against Athletic Bilbao showed Real Madrid playing very solidly, scoring three goals and conceding none. This is a serious sign for City and Guardiola. Madrid has a solid defense, and up front, they have Mbappé, who is on fire. On the other hand, as you said, City has a fragile defense, and that was evident in their recent matches against Leeds and

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Arsenal are a very strong team, but I don’t know if I should want them to improve their performance, because I don’t know if they’re really a good team when it comes to winning the Champion League, I don’t even see Arsenal as a team that can even win the Premier League and the Champions League.

They are convincing us this time that they can do better than last year. Their performances has been a top notch through this season and something must be responsible for their diligent playing style, making it hard for teams to defeat them. Chelsea tried but could not and other clubs too. If they continue like this, Arsenal might end up winning the league.

The conviction that Arsenal are willing and working towards making a difference this season is just so strong, last season they had repeated a patter with which they have been known with in a very long while, just like every other seasons, they have that top notch performance and everthing seem to be going so well already but my biggest fear with them is in the fact that the season is still not too far spent and now they are have a few top players already injured which for them is a bad one andni am only hoping they will be able to manage the situation well enough not to fall back due to the challenges.

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City's task in this match has a tough task ahead. Their form is inconsistent, and their defense is in dire straits. Real Madrid is playing with a different spirit in the Champions League. If Mbappe continues like this, it will be very difficult for City. It seems impossible for City to play comfortably at Madrid's home ground, but football is unpredictable. One ball can change the course of the match. With Arsenal at the top, both teams are under extra pressure , but I still see Madrid as slightly ahead. City's small mistakes could prove costly.

Both teams have performed quite well this season, although Manchester City has been inconsistent in some of their domestic league matches. But when we talk about a Champions League match, it will be a bit different because each team is always striving to improve here, so everyone will be playing at a much higher level than usual. I think the match will be quite close, although it's possible that Real Madrid will win and Manchester City will lose, but we can't be sure now because this is the Champions League.

[martinom]

This isn't the first time Arsenal have impressed. In recent seasons, they have performed very well, but in the second half of the season, the team's overall performance declined, resulting in Arsenal's failure to qualify for the championship. Arteta must realize this if he wants to maintain his momentum for the championship. In the Champions League, remaining undefeated in the group stage doesn't guarantee the title, as failure to maintain a winning streak in the semifinals and final can lead to a loss. Conversely, beating Bayern Munich doesn't guarantee Arsenal's place in the final, as they did last season when they beat Real Madrid.

In my opinion they didn't believe in it that much and this thing came out later, clearly this thing was then respected by all of them and they got down to work now they are a totally different team, who knows what there will be for them to do, they can't do more than this anyway

[banana33]

This is true , just because one team beats the other doesn't mean that they are better. A great example is that Galatasaray beat Liverpool and then Liverpool beat Real Madrid, that doesn't equal to Galatasaray being better than either of them.

However, it does show how seriously a team takes the games, because if you take it seriously then you should win, obviously Liverpool took that game seriously, and yet they had moments where they underestimated other teams and focused only on themselves. Arne Slot needs to realize, just trying to make Liverpool better won't work, that's all he does, trying to make themselves better, that will make them lose. They have to also train based on who they are going to play against.

Yes, of course, and i would also add that each match is different and this should not influence what happens next. Clearly, this must be clear to everyone and it cannot be said only about some teams. Therefore, this must be clear to everyone and everyone must know it. Right now, teams should not do this.

[Lida93]

Exactly you are right that is very strong season of Arsenal, they are doing well both in English League, where they are leading by big difference, and in champions league where they have not lost match, which is proof that they are top team. Most special moment was their 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich, as it was special thing to fans, as that team had always been very difficult to beat by Arsenal, and victory shows that current team is mature, strong, and has needed skill to beat best in Europe.

Considering what had played out in 3 consecutive season with Arsenal losing out on the title race to Manchester city and Liverpool on different occasions, it would be fair to say that this current Arsenal team is quite different and is full of players who are very zealous and ready to pull something big, they have the right mentality which is key and I don't doubt their ability to do the unthinkable, perhaps they might even win the title before April if they continue with this level of consistency. Arsenal is the best team in Europe right now based on statistics and so far they are the team that everyone is anxious to play against.

[Danica22]

City's task in this match has a tough task ahead. Their form is inconsistent, and their defense is in dire straits. Real Madrid is playing with a different spirit in the Champions League. If Mbappe continues like this, it will be very difficult for City. It seems impossible for City to play comfortably at Madrid's home ground, but football is unpredictable. One ball can change the course of the match. With Arsenal at the top, both teams are under extra pressure , but I still see Madrid as slightly ahead. City's small mistakes could prove costly.

Manchester City's past performance against Real Madrid is not good. Manchester City has not won any of the last 4 head-to-head matches. City have lost all three matches against Madrid last season. So the chances of City winning at the Bernabeu are low. Madrid are very experienced and strong in the Champions League. Players are more confident in home matches. Even though I am not a Madrid fan, Real Madrid have a better chance of winning this match and I will bet on Madrid to win.

[cande86]

There is nothing impossible in football but when there is something said which looks unrealistic, we should think about it and make it one to be deliberated on more. Arsenal is a growing team that have lost their plight in the past before, but seeing recent condition of the club, we can actually commend them so far.
The premier league and the champions league are not the two both competitions i think Arsenal can win with their current form now, they?ll have to face a tougher challenge about it. They can go with one and focus with that one until  they win the trophy. Focusing on them both will actually derail them from winning the titles both.

No, this year it seems to me like a team that has matured a lot from that point of view and is demonstrating it amply, right now they are trying to be at the top and try to win all the matches, as it is currently standing they can even think of winning not only the tournament, but also the Champions League

[Pandu Geddon]

No, this year it seems to me like a team that has matured a lot from that point of view and is demonstrating it amply, right now they are trying to be at the top and try to win all the matches, as it is currently standing they can even think of winning not only the tournament, but also the Champions League

An undefeated team in the group stage does not automatically make it superior in winning the Champions League trophy. Arsenal's performance in the knockout stage will be very crucial. PSG last season also didn't have it easy in the group stage, but they performed well in the next round and won the trophy. Arsenal still needs to be cautious and play with a high level of discipline if they want to win the Champions League trophy. Besides, their position in the Premier League is also not comfortable yet.

[Zanab247]

City's task in this match has a tough task ahead. Their form is inconsistent, and their defense is in dire straits. Real Madrid is playing with a different spirit in the Champions League. If Mbappe continues like this, it will be very difficult for City. It seems impossible for City to play comfortably at Madrid's home ground, but football is unpredictable. One ball can change the course of the match. With Arsenal at the top, both teams are under extra pressure , but I still see Madrid as slightly ahead. City's small mistakes could prove costly.

Know doubt Real Madrid is among the best team in the world now capable of destroying any team they come across with but a win against Manchester city is what I can't conclude on even with Manchester city's inconsistent performance for now.  Since the injury of Rodri after winning the ballon d'or, Manchester city have been facing some challenges and finds it difficult maintaining consistency till now in all competitions but a lost to Real Madrid is what I don't think may be possible. English premier league teams may not do well in there domestic league but never forget to put there best when it has to do with big teams from spain. For example Chelsea won against Barcelona last week but lost to leeds yesterday

But Real Madrid is struggling to top la Liga league table, and if you look at champion league table you will know that Real Madrid has drop down strength not to be in the same level among the strong clubs, because there are some strong clubs that are capable to stop Real Madrid not to lift this trophy. Do you think Real Madrid can withstand PSG or Arsenal in this tournament, because PSG and Arsenal have potential goalkeeper, potential midfielders and potential strikers not to allow other clubs to drop their points.

Manchester city can struggle to top premier league, but this champion league tournament, I don't think Manchester city can step into 5th or 6th position, because they have not recover fully from the challenges they are facing over some games.