UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[teddybear]

With over 2 xG, PSG should've converted at least 1 of their many chances to secure the win against Athletic. PSG hit 18 shots and 5 big chances but couldnt convert any. A win would have put them just 3 points away at the top spot and at 2nd place. They are almost safe

[Polkeins]

The only thing that baffles me is Perez's position. Why he doesn't support Alonso publicly, or does he do it too cryptically, giving the impression that Perez didn't bring Alonso to Real Madrid?
I would like to see more tough decisions from Alonso, so that he leaves Vinicius or Rodrigo on the bench if they don't want to play, as Pep Guardiola does, who can even put Haaland on the bench if he wants to and nothing will happen to him for it.

That is not Real Madrid's policy, though. Even with the past coaches, have you even seen Perez come out and announce how he is in full support of a certain coach?  
Unlike some Club presidents that are wordy like one of Barcelona or PSG, Perez most does his things in silence, and you will see them through action. Alonso was given full control of the team right from the beginning. The outcomes will be what will matter at the end of the season. If he fucks up, then things won't end well.

Ancelotti had more trust from the Perez and although Ancelotti also had conflicts with Vinicius, he had more authority than Alonso, and despite the pressure, Ancelotti could leave Vinicius on the bench if he thought it was necessary.
Alonso also tried to leave Vinicius and Rodrigo on the bench at first, but then, apparently under pressure, he put them back in the starting lineup.
After yesterday's defeat, there are fears that Alonso will not be able to finish the season with such results.
When Alonso moved to Real Madrid, he thought the players would be disciplined as they were at Leverkusen, but Perez seems to be very fond of the Brazilian players, who, despite their failures, always end up in the starting lineup.
Why Endrick came on and why Vinicius was not taken off during the match, when it was clear that he was playing extremely poorly, remains a mystery.

[Egii Nna]

Before the match against Man City, I heard rumours that the match would be Xabi Alonso's last chance, and if he lost against Man City, he would be sacked. But it turns out that all of that was just a rumour, because even though he lost in the end, he was still with Madrid.

Despite that issue, I'm frankly a bit curious about what Xabi Alonso will do to get Real Madrid back on track, because with the defeat after defeat that they continue to experience, it seems that it will affect their self-confidence enough, and the pressure they will feel will definitely be heavier than now. If this problem cannot be resolved immediately, then it is only a matter of time until Xabi Alonso is actually kicked out of there.

I also heard the same rumors too, but it turned out to be fake news. Nevertheless, as you said, if Xabi Alonso doesn’t find another way to change this narration of the team, he will definitely be sacked at the end, because this is not what we expect to see if Xabi Alonso is in Real Madrid. Whatever he needs is in Real Madrid, but still, their performance is not going back on track.

That game yesterday was not supposed to be a lost game for them. This is the Champions League we are talking about, and if they continue like this without finding a better solution to this problem, then they will not be able to do anything in the Champions League this season again. However, I know that won’t be the case for Real Madrid this season.

[Nheer]

The match was very exciting. Although I was surrounded by Madrid fans, they ultimately remained silent about the result. I made a substantial profit on my bet, as I was against three people who had picked Madrid.

I have no words to say about Madrid. Their performance made me very disappointed. No matter how exciting Real Madrid is, they can't finish well. Real Madrid started very well but they couldn't keep it up. With the performance they had at the beginning, I thought this match would be a good win for Real Madrid. But nothing like that happened, but Real Madrid tried hard and they played well but maybe luck wasn't on Real Madrid's side and that's why it happened.

Real Madrid's attacking part played very well, not only the attacking part but they played well everywhere but it happened because of small mistakes. They conceded the second goal because of a small mistake

It's not looking good for Real Madrid anymore, no one knows what's going on with them that's making them not to perform well. They started well but now things are going south for them. I thought they will play well against Manchester city since they are the home team but despite scoring first they couldn't maintain their lead for long. I don't know what happened to Mbappe but I am surprised why Xabi Alonso left him on the bench. In games like this players like Mbappe are never meant to be on the bench, they are players that can influence a game and change the course of a game so why leave him on the bench.

It's sad that their most injured department is the defense and we all see clearly how terrible the defense was but it's never an excuse. Alonso deserves that loss for keeping Mbappe on the bench.

Another match that caught my attention was Borussia Dortmund vs. Bodo Glimt.
Even though Dortmund took the lead twice, Bodo Glimt managed to equalize the match and secured a point in a tough away game like Dortmund.

Last night was basically a night full of surprises. We saw many teams that deserve a win loss or draw but that's how football can be. The game made me lose my bet yesterday but we go again next time.

[Agbe]

It's not looking good for Real Madrid anymore,

I don't know what to say, When a lower team wins a game the fans rejoice. Manchester City is not a weak team but they were not to compare Real Madrid in the Champions League. And the reason for Real Madrid loss yesterday was the from the defense. The defense was not strong enough to withstand with the pressure came from Manchester City. It was sadden for them to loss the match, it was a total disappointment. Arsenal clear their game with 3-0.

[rangga28]

Before the match against Man City, I heard rumours that the match would be Xabi Alonso's last chance, and if he lost against Man City, he would be sacked. But it turns out that all of that was just a rumour, because even though he lost in the end, he was still with Madrid.

Despite that issue, I'm frankly a bit curious about what Xabi Alonso will do to get Real Madrid back on track, because with the defeat after defeat that they continue to experience, it seems that it will affect their self-confidence enough, and the pressure they will feel will definitely be heavier than now. If this problem cannot be resolved immediately, then it is only a matter of time until Xabi Alonso is actually kicked out of there.

Real Madrid is a world-class team that consistently receives intense media attention and faces even higher demands from its fans. Therefore, regardless of the coach, pressure will always be felt, especially if results on the pitch are unsatisfactory. Furthermore, the Real Madrid coach must also be able to manage the egos of his star players, which often cause internal problems.

A defeat for Real Madrid in the Champions League is always painful, especially when it comes at the Santiago Bernabéu. Xabi Alonso is clearly carrying a heavy burden, and he must do everything possible to get the team back on the winning track and consistently. It's no surprise that rumors of his dismissal are constantly circulating, and it's not impossible that if Perez starts to lose his patience, he will eventually be asked to leave for the sake of the team's future.

[Phoenix Anka]

It's not looking good for Real Madrid anymore,

I don't know what to say, When a lower team wins a game the fans rejoice. Manchester City is not a weak team but they were not to compare Real Madrid in the Champions League. And the reason for Real Madrid loss yesterday was the from the defense. The defense was not strong enough to withstand with the pressure came from Manchester City. It was sadden for them to loss the match, it was a total disappointment. Arsenal clear their game with 3-0.

Manchester City might have scored 4 or 5 goals in the match if it weren't for goalkeeper Courtois. Despite losing, Real Madrid's goalkeeper put in a fantastic performance. Manchester City easily penetrated Real Madrid's defense. Real Madrid's defense shows significant gaps in their play; it seems their defensive line hasn't quite gelled yet.

[Fakhrulenclix]

I don't know what to say, When a lower team wins a game the fans rejoice. Manchester City is not a weak team but they were not to compare Real Madrid in the Champions League. And the reason for Real Madrid loss yesterday was the from the defense. The defense was not strong enough to withstand with the pressure came from Manchester City. It was sadden for them to loss the match, it was a total disappointment. Arsenal clear their game with 3-0.

Real Madrid lost at home, regardless of the opponent, and I think that's incredibly embarrassing, as Real Madrid is a major European team and even a favorite.

Manchester City certainly has a strong team this season, but Real Madrid's defeat was due to numerous unforced errors, allowing Manchester City to capitalize. I noticed that not only the defense, but almost all of Real Madrid's players were not performing well, resulting in a disorganized team play.

With over 2 xG, PSG should've converted at least 1 of their many chances to secure the win against Athletic. PSG hit 18 shots and 5 big chances but couldnt convert any. A win would have put them just 3 points away at the top spot and at 2nd place. They are almost safe

PSG controlled nearly 72% of possession, but failed to score. However, Atletico Bilbao's defense was also commendable.
This draw has no impact on PSG, as they have a strong chance of advancing to the knockout stages.

[AprilioMP]

It's not easy to predict the outcome of this match, but from the available analysis, it can be concluded that Real Madrid has a slim chance of winning against Manchester City. Manchester City also has a chance to claim points at the Santiago Bernabeu because Pep Guardiola knows what to do against a Real Madrid side considered to be in poor form after losing their last La Liga match. That's not a guideline to use as a basis for analysis, as anything can happen in the Champions League, especially considering Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League each season.

Manchester City has a poor record when playing at the Santiago Bernabeu, but this season might be a little different, as Real Madrid have been on a poor run in their last few matches, giving Manchester City little chance.
However, as for betting options, I think it would be quite risky to underestimate Real Madrid, as they are the kings of Europe, capable of doing anything in the Champions League. Therefore, I wouldn't bet on a Manchester City win.
Betting on the over/under goal difference might be a good option in this match, as it will certainly be a high-tension match, with many goals likely to be scored.

What was the result, did Real Madrid win at Santiago Bernabeu? The Champions League is very different from every domestic match. I have already said that Real Madrid's chances are slim and Manchester City has the chance to get points at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The risk of betting on Manchester City is indeed big, but with analysis carried out more than once with various sides looked at, Pep Guardiola can get points there. And the result was that Manchester City won and dispelled the notion that Manchester City had a bad record at the Santiago Bernabeu. If you bet on under, it means you lose because the score is above 2 and the king of Europe loses to a newly shining team with minimal history.

[verdinio]

It will be unfair if Xabi Alonso's job is on the line in this match because of the several injuries they have and the fact that they aren't facing an easy team. Manchester city has been firing recently especially Phil Foden and even with the Real Madrid stadium roof getting closed for this match I believe they are the underdogs.

I read that Xabi Alonso will be sacked and this is what i read around then i don't know if it has been confirmed, i am not yet sure of what is happening, but i think the wisest decision is to fire the coach unfortunately he is not capable of managing the team

[Jostern]

The match was very exciting. Although I was surrounded by Madrid fans, they ultimately remained silent about the result. I made a substantial profit on my bet, as I was against three people who had picked Madrid.

I have no words to say about Madrid. Their performance made me very disappointed. No matter how exciting Real Madrid is, they can't finish well. Real Madrid started very well but they couldn't keep it up. With the performance they had at the beginning, I thought this match would be a good win for Real Madrid. But nothing like that happened, but Real Madrid tried hard and they played well but maybe luck wasn't on Real Madrid's side and that's why it happened.

Real Madrid's attacking part played very well, not only the attacking part but they played well everywhere but it happened because of small mistakes. They conceded the second goal because of a small mistake

It's not looking good for Real Madrid anymore, no one knows what's going on with them that's making them not to perform well. They started well but now things are going south for them. I thought they will play well against Manchester city since they are the home team but despite scoring first they couldn't maintain their lead for long. I don't know what happened to Mbappe but I am surprised why Xabi Alonso left him on the bench. In games like this players like Mbappe are never meant to be on the bench, they are players that can influence a game and change the course of a game so why leave him on the bench.

It's sad that their most injured department is the defense and we all see clearly how terrible the defense was but it's never an excuse. Alonso deserves that loss for keeping Mbappe on the bench.

Another match that caught my attention was Borussia Dortmund vs. Bodo Glimt.
Even though Dortmund took the lead twice, Bodo Glimt managed to equalize the match and secured a point in a tough away game like Dortmund.

Last night was basically a night full of surprises. We saw many teams that deserve a win loss or draw but that's how football can be. The game made me lose my bet yesterday but we go again next time.

I think it’s normal for a team to have a dip in form, when the season started Real Madrid was winning games for fun and everyone was so excited, now they’re loosing games and their is different noise coming out from the fans, and the fans are booing them right now which I think it’s absolutely hilarious and disgusting from the Real Madrid fans, I think the best thing to do right now is support your team and back the team to find its rhythm once again, nothing have been lost just yet so why the panic and the booing all of a sudden and so many talk about getting the manager sacked which I think it’s absolutely ridiculous, they didn’t play so badly in the game, it was just a bad day in office and they had a bad result to complete it all together.

Well they have their own opinion on how to support their team, but I think that isn’t a way to support a team and not appreciate them at all in this regard.

[Daniel91]

It's not looking good for Real Madrid anymore,

I don't know what to say, When a lower team wins a game the fans rejoice. Manchester City is not a weak team but they were not to compare Real Madrid in the Champions League. And the reason for Real Madrid loss yesterday was the from the defense. The defense was not strong enough to withstand with the pressure came from Manchester City. It was sadden for them to loss the match, it was a total disappointment. Arsenal clear their game with 3-0.

Manchester City might have scored 4 or 5 goals in the match if it weren't for goalkeeper Courtois. Despite losing, Real Madrid's goalkeeper put in a fantastic performance. Manchester City easily penetrated Real Madrid's defense. Real Madrid's defense shows significant gaps in their play; it seems their defensive line hasn't quite gelled yet.

Real has been in a deep crisis of play and results for a long time. The team is weak in all lines and lacks the toughness and stability they had in previous seasons, when the midfield was held by Modric and Kroos. Real has not been able to replace them, and the new players still do not have their experience and charisma.  
The conflict between the head coach and the players doesn’t help either, especially the serious conflict between Vinícius and the coach.  
If the speculation is correct that this match was crucial for coach Xabi to keep his job, then we will soon see a new Real coach.

[Bigjoe158]

Noni Madueke has improved since joining arsenal. He is not scared of losing the ball or taking on an opponent one on one and that has given him a lot of confidence with the ball. NM is a better player now than he was with Chelsea. He has started scoring goals now and i think this individual award is his second since joining arsenal a feat he never achieved with Chelsea.NM will be a great player under Arteta.

[banana33]

PSV is honestly one of the most enjoyable teams to watch this season. their transition play is incredible and so well organized. They lost to athletico madrid but i still really liked their style of play. If they were just a bit better with the final pass and finishing, they could actually won.

I confirm that it was an entertaining match, fought with 5 goals in total, surely they could have won, but in this case the one who played strategy and pressure won.
Atletico did this job well and stopped PSV after conceding two goals, after conceding the first goal they started to push really hard.

I had fun.

[knowngunman]

Noni Madueke MOT for the Arsenal game today. His first goal was superb.

Arsenal is unbeaten in the UCL, sitting at the top, and also in the EPL.

I think they are on the right track in both competition and will possibly win a trophy this season.

Do you want to be reminded of what happened last season?

Being on top of this UCL table means absolutely nothing. You're as good as a team on the number eight because you both qualify to same stage in the next round. Liverpool found themselves in this shoes last season and everyone assumed that they will win but the rest was history. I'm not looking down on Arsenal thou, their performance is obviously improved and we can not deny it but we need a few more times to make conclusion because even their chances in the EPL is now shaking as Manchester City is getting too close to them.

[Xcode7]

I think it’s normal for a team to have a dip in form, when the season started Real Madrid was winning games for fun and everyone was so excited, now they’re loosing games and their is different noise coming out from the fans, and the fans are booing them right now which I think it’s absolutely hilarious and disgusting from the Real Madrid fans, I think the best thing to do right now is support your team and back the team to find its rhythm once again, nothing have been lost just yet so why the panic and the booing all of a sudden and so many talk about getting the manager sacked which I think it’s absolutely ridiculous, they didn’t play so badly in the game, it was just a bad day in office and they had a bad result to complete it all together.

Well they have their own opinion on how to support their team, but I think that isn’t a way to support a team and not appreciate them at all in this regard.

Real Madrid is a great team, built to win titles, and with the full support of management, the Real Madrid coach and players should be able to do so.
I think it's understandable that fans are disappointed with Real Madrid's performance, as they have been in a slump in recent matches.

The defeat to Manchester City at home has certainly made Real Madrid's situation even worse, and I'm still waiting for a decision from management regarding Xabi Alonso's future. If there's no progress, it's appropriate for Real Madrid management to take decisive action. If this situation continues for too long, it will become increasingly difficult for Real Madrid to compete for titles.

[Jossque]

Bayer Leverkusen drew at home against Newcastle United. Leverkusen managed to finish the first half in the lead but failed to start the second half well. Trailing 2-1 by the 74th minute, Leverkusen managed to salvage a draw in the 88th minute with Grimaldo's goal. Both teams played aggressively, and I wasn't very surprised that the match ended in a draw. Newcastle increased their points to 10, while Leverkusen also increased theirs to 9.
Juventus defeated Pafos FC 2-0 at home, managing to increase their points to 9. Juventus dominated the game against their opponents and scored both goals in the second half. It should be noted that Pafos are also in a good position in the Champions League. They have collected 6 points from 6 matches and this defeat marks their second loss.

[Bigjoe33]

Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City at home, so it ended just as I expected.
I can't say the match was of very high quality because I don't think it was an enjoyable game.
With this defeat, the question marks surrounding Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid have increased even more.

Another match that caught my attention was Borussia Dortmund vs. Bodo Glimt.
Even though Dortmund took the lead twice, Bodo Glimt managed to equalize the match and secured a point in a tough away game like Dortmund.

Real Madrid losing their last two home games is unacceptable. They dropped points and lost both in the league and the Champions League. I agree that Manchester City is a strong team, but Real Madrid needed to win this match. It's time for the strong Real Madrid to step up again. Questions about manager Xabi are growing daily. Whether he's a good manager for the team is now being questioned.

Real Madrid are currently seventh in the Champions League standings. They have only two games left and must finish in the top eight. Otherwise, they risk elimination after their playoff match. I would have expected a team like Real Madrid to finish in the top three, but they are currently seventh.

Both club needed to win and Real madrid lost while Man city won though i was expecting the match to end in draw but unfortunately Man city won. Real madrid will have to win their remaining two matches if they don't want to be in a difficult corner, due to madrid past record in the uefa champions league people always expected them to win all matches, Xsbi Alonso will be seriously question if Real madrid fails to qualify to the next round.

The team if going through a tough and rough period presently. Winning matches has become a problem. The thing is, they look so threatening, but at the end of the day, they wouldn't still win. I can imagine the pressure on there coach and the players presently, struggling to win matches, knowing there identity as a big team both in the domestic league and in Europe football. It's really hard on them. I guess that was the same pressure Pep Guardiola was facing few months ago, but for him, they are gradually Coming out, chasing down Arsenal at the EPL and also winning matches presently at the champions league, as against what we saw from them at the start of the season. To an extent, I feel pity for them, but at the end, it's football, someone must win, and it was city who won

[changaa]

he only thing that baffles me is Perez's position. Why he doesn't support Alonso publicly, or does he do it too cryptically, giving the impression that Perez didn't bring Alonso to Real Madrid?
I would like to see more tough decisions from Alonso, so that he leaves Vinicius or Rodrigo on the bench if they don't want to play, as Pep Guardiola does, who can even put Haaland on the bench if he wants to and nothing will happen to him for it.

We're all very good at criticizing tactical choices, very good at criticizing the work of others, I'll get into it too.
Sometimes out of anger or my own vision, i criticize a lot the choices that i think are wrong, but then i realize that i am not a coach and i am not a serious A player, i simply evaluate what i see and my evaluation is relative.
Mistakes are made and serve to improve performance.

[mandown]

I think Donnarumma made a mistake on the goal we conceded. Rodrygo shot instead of passing from the right wing, which I think was a bad choice, but the position resulted in a goal. I think Donnarumma also made a mistake on that goal.

Courtois also made a mistake on City's first goal. They headed the ball from a corner kick, but Courtois couldn't stop it. Courtois fumbled the ball and O'Reilly scored.

Courtois made a mistake here too.
I think Rudiger is the first player who should leave Real Madrid before the end of the season. He's too slow and makes big mistakes. Yesterday he caused a penalty. Haaland took the penalty and scored, making it 1-2.

I still thought Real Madrid would win the match, but they couldn't convert their chances.

Courtois' saves in the second half prevented a heavier defeat.

I was wondering why the betting sites were supporting Manchester City, but the match score made the reason clear. Real Madrid's decline continues.