UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[GiftedMAN]

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

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

Just like you, a lot of us wish that we can see teams play the home and away games just like we used to see in the old format of the UEFA Champions League competition but you need to understand that that's not gonna happen again and try find joy in the current format. While the former was exciting, I think there are a lot of exciting things about the current format like the more number of games we can now enjoy in the competition. Football is revolutionary but the excitement in it is what's has been their for centuries. The current format isn't bad and the earlier we all accept it and move on with it the better for all of us.

[Mate2237]

What we have to know is that football is undergoing a revolution so I don't see anything wrong with the current format of the champions League, what is important is that we are still getting the excitement that we use to have in the old format. We can't be doing thesame always trying to bring change to the champions League is one thing that has also brought in another level of excitement and glamour to the champions League. Because already we are seeing the inclusion of more teams which has favored the smaller teams.



Thesame thing is what is happening at the FIFA level because next year world cup we are going to see a lot of excitement that we have not seen before because there is a change in the number of

[Hvdv]

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

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

Just like you, a lot of us wish that we can see teams play the home and away games just like we used to see in the old format of the UEFA Champions League competition but you need to understand that that's not gonna happen again and try find joy in the current format. While the former was exciting, I think there are a lot of exciting things about the current format like the more number of games we can now enjoy in the competition. Football is revolutionary but the excitement in it is what's has been their for centuries. The current format isn't bad and the earlier we all accept it and move on with it the better for all of us.

Each format has its own advantages and changes. In this format, we see smaller teams winning at home against bigger teams. This adds excitement to the Champions League because it's a single match. There's no rematch, and you absolutely must win every match. For example, Galatasaray won against Liverpool, and Liverpool won't play against Galatasaray again. Therefore, they shouldn't drop points in other matches.

[M47AK16]

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

The group stage doesn't matter as much as people think it does, as long as you are getting in, that's all that matters. Arsenal is already in and they do not have anything to worry about, they may even lose the rest of the three games and still be fine, while they are good enough to still get wins, it depends on what they desire, if they do not fight hard then they will just lose. This is why I think it's clear we are going to see things change and for that reason I think it's clear that we are going to see this be very important for Brugge.

[len01]

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

Many people doubt Arsenal can actually win the title, but that doesn’t mean we should underestimate them. If Arsenal can keep their consistency, reaching the final is definitely possible. But we still have to see who they’ll face in the final. If Arsenal end up against PSG or Madrid, it might be tough for them to take the trophy.

Arsenal’s performance reminds me of last season when Inter Milan were very consistent and made it to the final against PSG, but still lost. So there’s a chance Arsenal could experience the same thing as Inter, but it really depends on who their opponent will be. Let’s just wait and see.

[Ndabagi01]

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

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

Arsenal’s loss today to Aston Villa is very surprising but their game against Bayern Munich was exciting and they got a much victory in that match. I won’t say it is a game of luck because they’ve been consistent ever since before then, but their performance is showing signs of declining, so it makes them need to go back to the drawing board to analyze their upcoming games once again. They need to be at their best both in the premier league and the champions league. Injury should not be the right excuse for the team, it’s something to be expected at anytime. So have your plan B set out for this unforeseen circumstances.

[Phoenix Anka]

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

The group stage doesn't matter as much as people think it does, as long as you are getting in, that's all that matters. Arsenal is already in and they do not have anything to worry about, they may even lose the rest of the three games and still be fine, while they are good enough to still get wins, it depends on what they desire, if they do not fight hard then they will just lose. This is why I think it's clear we are going to see things change and for that reason I think it's clear that we are going to see this be very important for Brugge.

Of course, finishing the league in the top eight is crucial. This is because they'll play fewer matches and be less fatigued. They also face the possibility of elimination in the playoffs. Tough opponents are playing in the playoffs. Therefore, the primary goal should be the top eight, then the top 24. In the new Champions League format, qualifying for the top 24 teams is important, but the top eight have a much greater advantage.

[RockBell]

Arsenal’s loss today to Aston Villa is very surprising but their game against Bayern Munich was exciting and they got a much victory in that match. I won’t say it is a game of luck because they’ve been consistent ever since before then, but their performance is showing signs of declining, so it makes them need to go back to the drawing board to analyze their upcoming games once again. They need to be at their best both in the premier league and the champions league. Injury should not be the right excuse for the team, it’s something to be expected at anytime. So have your plan B set out for this unforeseen circumstances.

It surprised everyone because this is a first of its kind to happen to arsenal because the way we played against Bayern Munich is totally different from how we played against a Aston Villa and this is not even the first time so why is it Aston Villa always because what is happening, but since they won there is nothing they can do about and we've on to the next and I assume something better is coming, so we should open our eyes and see the wonders that arsenal will do so them losing this single game those not mean anything, so everyone should calm down, we are still the onces topping the table so nothing have  changed, and Arsenal have been taking the lead and at this point we still have hope.

[rachael9385]

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

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

That's football for you, the same Chelsea was able to beat Barcelona but ended up losing to Leeds and couldn't win Bournemouth, that's two failed matches in a row. arsenals loss against Villa might not really be a mistake, we would find out in their next game but one thing a lot of football fans tend to forget is that players get exhausted when they keep up good performances, the players are probably tired, they are humans afterall

[TelolettOm]

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

Arsenal's consistency in the Premier League is indeed a frequent occurrence, not just this season, but in previous seasons as well. Their form will be very good and satisfying at the start of the season, but the points gap will continue to decrease as time goes on, as is the case this time.

In the UCL alone, their performance is much better because they have been very consistent in winning so far, especially since they also beat Bayern Munich. Next, they will play against Club Brugge, and they should also win this time and stay at the top of the standings.

Oh, and regarding Arsenal's defeat against Aston Villa, here's Viktor Gyokere's response.

Source: Viktor Gyokeres

[Coin_info]

In the UCL alone, their performance is much better because they have been very consistent in winning so far, especially since they also beat Bayern Munich. Next, they will play against Club Brugge, and they should also win this time and stay at the top of the standings.

It is maybe a good thing for Arsenal that they have been winning their games in the Champions league since and can maybe afford some losses because they have not lost any game. I see Club Brugge as better to bet on to win as Arsenal look weak and may need to rest some more players to make sure they do not loose their advantage on the Premier league.

For Real Madrid, they should prepare for Manchester City who are looking good again. For that game, I see Manchester City winning it.

[Sir_Garry55]

In the UCL alone, their performance is much better because they have been very consistent in winning so far, especially since they also beat Bayern Munich. Next, they will play against Club Brugge, and they should also win this time and stay at the top of the standings.

It is maybe a good thing for Arsenal that they have been winning their games in the Champions league since and can maybe afford some losses because they have not lost any game. I see Club Brugge as better to bet on to win as Arsenal look weak and may need to rest some more players to make sure they do not loose their advantage on the Premier league.

For Real Madrid, they should prepare for Manchester City who are looking good again. For that game, I see Manchester City winning it.

If I'm happen to be an Arsenal fan, I will definitely have accepted this defeat. It has been a long one for them, it has never been easy to win almost all games especially the ones in the champions league, indeed we can see how they look so exhausted already. But on the other hand, we are seeing the performance of Aston villa who are also playing better and we can say that they are also in a good form as they have the chance to win of which they did. Good game for Aston villa. Looking forward to the next game they have in hand.

[Bitcoin_Arena]

It is maybe a good thing for Arsenal that they have been winning their games in the Champions league since and can maybe afford some losses because they have not lost any game. I see Club Brugge as better to bet on to win as Arsenal look weak and may need to rest some more players to make sure they do not loose their advantage on the Premier league.

Liverpool were in a somehow similar position last season. In the End, they performed so well in the group stages only to be booted out in the elimination stage. At one point, Arsenal will also have to pick between the UCL or the Premier League

The business part of the season is coming so. Injuries are going to start bitting as well

For Real Madrid, they should prepare for Manchester City who are looking good again. For that game, I see Manchester City winning it.

I think Real Madrid will do well. Manchester City isn't that consistent yet.

[Mayor of ogba]

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

The three teams Barcelona will face next are Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, and Copenhagen. Logically, these three teams are considered weak, so Barcelona chances of sweeping are quite high. However, considering this is a UCL competition and their opponents still have a chance to reach the top 24, surprises are always possible. Moreover, Barcelona is still not in its best condition, and Yamal has not yet shown his best performance after suffering an injury. But let's take a look at Barcelona journey this season.

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

Barcelona's next three matches in the Champions League are easy matches, and since some of Barcelona's key players have returned from injury, Barcelona's performance has greatly improved, and Barcelona has started being consistent in winning their matches. Just like you said, injury is the only thing that can stop Barcelona from winning their next three matches Champions League matches.

[RaltcoinsB]

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

The three teams Barcelona will face next are Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, and Copenhagen. Logically, these three teams are considered weak, so Barcelona chances of sweeping are quite high. However, considering this is a UCL competition and their opponents still have a chance to reach the top 24, surprises are always possible. Moreover, Barcelona is still not in its best condition, and Yamal has not yet shown his best performance after suffering an injury. But let's take a look at Barcelona journey this season.

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

Barcelona's next three matches in the Champions League are easy matches, and since some of Barcelona's key players have returned from injury, Barcelona's performance has greatly improved, and Barcelona has started being consistent in winning their matches. Just like you said, injury is the only thing that can stop Barcelona from winning their next three matches Champions League matches.

Barcelona will complete the Champions League with matches against Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, and Copenhagen. They'll likely win all three of these matches and leave the remaining fixtures with nine points. They currently have seven points and will likely finish the league with 16. I believe they'll finish among the top eight if they win all their matches, as 16 points is a good number for the top eight. Other teams have tougher matches, and Barcelona have overcome their tough matches. They even dropped points in their tough matches. Now they'll face three much easier teams.

How far they go after the first eight teams is crucial. Barcelona faces a very strong opponent once their teams are determined. They've dropped points against tough teams. They lost to Paris Saint-Germain in Spain, which makes us question how far they can go in the Champions League.

[Rampagoe004]

In the UCL alone, their performance is much better because they have been very consistent in winning so far, especially since they also beat Bayern Munich. Next, they will play against Club Brugge, and they should also win this time and stay at the top of the standings.

It is maybe a good thing for Arsenal that they have been winning their games in the Champions league since and can maybe afford some losses because they have not lost any game. I see Club Brugge as better to bet on to win as Arsenal look weak and may need to rest some more players to make sure they do not loose their advantage on the Premier league.

For Real Madrid, they should prepare for Manchester City who are looking good again. For that game, I see Manchester City winning it.

After suffering defeat in the Premier League, it was a big lesson for Arsenal, who had won several matches and finally lost to Aston Villa, and for UEFA, they have to get back to winning ways because the opponents they face are not too difficult, so I am sure Arsenal will easily win the match so that they are firmly in first place in the standings.

However for Real Madrid and Manchester City, both clubs are currently in less than optimal performance, so both have a big chance to win, and we will just wait for the match later, hopefully there will be a surprise.

[G_Besar]

That's football for you, the same Chelsea was able to beat Barcelona but ended up losing to Leeds and couldn't win Bournemouth, that's two failed matches in a row. arsenals loss against Villa might not really be a mistake, we would find out in their next game but one thing a lot of football fans tend to forget is that players get exhausted when they keep up good performances, the players are probably tired, they are humans afterall

Player fatigue is inevitable, so every coach must be very clever in rotating players in each match to prevent their key players from becoming overly tired. As the match schedule becomes more congested, the coach's rotation tactics must be more comprehensive to maintain an even team strength over the next few weeks, especially when facing important matches in the Premier League and Champions League. I was also a little surprised when Chelsea drew at Bournemouth yesterday.

[Bobrox]

That's football for you, the same Chelsea was able to beat Barcelona but ended up losing to Leeds and couldn't win Bournemouth, that's two failed matches in a row. arsenals loss against Villa might not really be a mistake, we would find out in their next game but one thing a lot of football fans tend to forget is that players get exhausted when they keep up good performances, the players are probably tired, they are humans afterall

Football matches always has unpredictable result, Chelsea success beating Barcelona in Champion League match but get loss from Leeds United and being draw last night from Bournemouth. Have difference atmosphere between domestic league and champion league match with all team want to get victory and earn much compensation from UEFA, Chelsea will forget two bad result matches in a row at premier league focus for champion league match against Atalanta.
Although have raised top 7th position but Chelsea not secure yet if want qualify to 16 of round without playing the playoff round, victory from Atalanta upcoming match really important to make easily for two matches left to get one spot at 16 of round without have to play the playoff round if drop out side the top 9th position standings.

[Tamaperdana]

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

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

Yes, in essence, Arsenal may be starting to look a little shaky in maintaining consistent performance. Because, as we know, many Arsenal players are currently injured. So, this will clearly be a major obstacle for Arsenal, causing their performance to decline again. Therefore, I think Arsenal really needs to be a little patient and wait for their injured key players to return to play again. Because in a situation like this, I think Arsenal will have a little difficulty competing optimally in the Champions League.

Because, as we know, when playing against Aston Villa, Arsenal also struggled to win, especially against the top teams in the Champions League. With that, Arsenal will certainly be overwhelmed. So if you're wondering why Arsenal was able to beat Munich, I think it's clear that at that time, Arsenal's performance was truly at its peak. Because, as I recall, at that time, Arsenal's main players weren't injured too much, so that's why they were able to give their best performance at that time. But I am very sure that if Arsenal were to face Munich right now, they would most likely suffer a defeat. So the point is that Arsenal is currently facing a serious problem.

[barisbilgili]

That's football for you, the same Chelsea was able to beat Barcelona but ended up losing to Leeds and couldn't win Bournemouth, that's two failed matches in a row. arsenals loss against Villa might not really be a mistake, we would find out in their next game but one thing a lot of football fans tend to forget is that players get exhausted when they keep up good performances, the players are probably tired, they are humans afterall

Football matches always has unpredictable result, Chelsea success beating Barcelona in Champion League match but get loss from Leeds United and being draw last night from Bournemouth. Have difference atmosphere between domestic league and champion league match with all team want to get victory and earn much compensation from UEFA, Chelsea will forget two bad result matches in a row at premier league focus for champion league match against Atalanta.
Although have raised top 7th position but Chelsea not secure yet if want qualify to 16 of round without playing the playoff round, victory from Atalanta upcoming match really important to make easily for two matches left to get one spot at 16 of round without have to play the playoff round if drop out side the top 9th position standings.

I'm quite confident Chelsea can qualify for the playoffs. They have a strong team, but their performance in the Premier League has been inconsistent. I think it will be different in the Champions League, of course, with each team having much higher motivation due to their own interests in advancing to the next round.
However inconsistent teams are vulnerable to elimination in the knockout stages, as there are only two home and away games, meaning a team can't afford to make any mistakes. I doubt Chelsea's chances this season.