UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[hyudien]

Atlanta vs Dortmund is kind of hard to predict who will win the game but in champions league I think both team has almost or the same experience but if I'm to judge the game based on current form I think i will go for Atlanta to win the game but it won't be that easy because few seasons ago Dortmund played finals against Real Madrid but they were humbled as Real Madrid is a team you can not joke with in finals especially if you are not their rival.

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

[8rch7]

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

Dortmund has consistent performance recently in domestic league in the champion league seems difference, playing 8 matches in champion league phase round Dortmund has loss 3 matches, 2 draw and 3 win not really difference with Atalanta performance just having many points than Dortmund at the standings position.

In my prediction regarding the domestic league performance I think Dortmund has bigger chance for qualifying to round of 16 than Atalanta looks not perform well in Serie A match. However both teams have balance performance regarding the champion league phase round result and each other has the same opportunity for securing the next round ticket with the champion league match has more high intention than domestic league match.

[Jewan420]

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

Considering the team strength and recent form, we cannot give any team a lead. Home advantage may give teams a lead. I expect Dortmund to win the first leg, if Dortmund can win the first leg, then they will have a chance to win the second leg as well, because Dortmund is strong in defense, while I have doubts about Atalanta's attack.

We cannot say anything about the second leg in advance. The plan for the second leg will depend on the result of the first leg. In this case, Dortmund will have a slightly higher advantage.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Real Madrid must prove to themselves that that night was a coincidence and that Real Madrid is a superior team to Benfica, it is clear that they did not want to go to the playoffs they absolutely did not deserve it, clear that Real is superior but Benfica who are seeing the possibility of passing will certainly not back down.

The bad thing is that Benfica is very , very motivated and Mouy knows how to play against Real Madrid. In fact, many wanted him to come back to Real Madrid There's a lot of talk about Zidane, Klopp , Haaland, and other outstanding players, but right now the priority is to win There's no other option but to do it if they don't, they'll practically be kicked out, It would be very bad if they were kicked out now.

[Dump3er]

The Leg 1 play off round will open with a big team where Galatasaray vs Juventus is a tough match, Dortmund vs Atalanta and Monaco vs PSG is a meeting with opponents from the same league should be able to see the results of the comparison every time they meet in their respective leagues. While Benfica vs Madrid must be difficult for Arbeloa to beat the opponent whose results last time were quite devastating to the spirit of the players.

I think all of those games have a favourite.

In my opinion Juventus Turin, Dortmund, PSG, and Real Madrid are the favourites, but Benfica has proven that they can beat Real Madrid with ease. The game could have ended 5-2 or 6-2, but Real Madrid got lucky.

Juventus Turin and PSG first play away from home, which is a small advantage to have the second leg at home. Out of those games Dortmund vs. Atalanta is probably the most even game. Juventus should be able to get themselves into a decent position during the first leg as their defense is finally getting back to old strength.

Benfica vs. Real Madrid is of course pre-loaded with some drama now. It would make Real Madrid quite nervous when Benfica scores goals against them.

It's crazy to see PSG did not make it into best 8 teams when last year they dominated the UCL like it rarely has ever been dominated before.

[Phoenix Anka]

Real Madrid must prove to themselves that that night was a coincidence and that Real Madrid is a superior team to Benfica, it is clear that they did not want to go to the playoffs they absolutely did not deserve it, clear that Real is superior but Benfica who are seeing the possibility of passing will certainly not back down.

The bad thing is that Benfica is very , very motivated and Mouy knows how to play against Real Madrid. In fact, many wanted him to come back to Real Madrid There's a lot of talk about Zidane, Klopp , Haaland, and other outstanding players, but right now the priority is to win There's no other option but to do it if they don't, they'll practically be kicked out, It would be very bad if they were kicked out now.

Benfica won against Real Madrid, scoring four goals. Their last match against each other made this tie formidable. Benfica now knows how to play against Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho will undoubtedly prepare his team in the best way possible. If Real Madrid are eliminated in this tie, they might sack their manager and bring in a better one. It's certainly one of the most interesting and intriguing matchups.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

Benfica won against Real Madrid, scoring four goals. Their last match against each other made this tie formidable. Benfica now knows how to play against Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho will undoubtedly prepare his team in the best way possible. If Real Madrid are eliminated in this tie, they might sack their manager and bring in a better one. It's certainly one of the most interesting and intriguing matchups.

That match went crazy in its last minutes as both Real Madrid and Benfica won't lose anything if they get another conceded goals as with Real Madrid, losing the match as 2 -3 or 2 -4 is the same as they won't be able to end in top 8. Only equalize that match 3 - 3 will help Real Madrid finishing in top 8 of the league phase. With Benfica, winning 3 - 2 or getting one more conceded goal and ending the match as 3 - 3 is the same. It explains why both clubs likely bet all in the last corner kick of the match, as they knew that they will have all or lose all after that and both of them wanted to score a decisive goal from the corner kick (Benfica) or a counter attack after that (Real Madrid).

The destiny brought them together in playoff matches and with Jose Mourinho, Benfica will try to prepare as best as possible with many tactical traps for Arbeloa and Real Madrid players in playoff. I believe that Real Madrid would feel very unhappy to remeet Benfica immediately like this.

[Jostern]

The Leg 1 play off round will open with a big team where Galatasaray vs Juventus is a tough match, Dortmund vs Atalanta and Monaco vs PSG is a meeting with opponents from the same league should be able to see the results of the comparison every time they meet in their respective leagues. While Benfica vs Madrid must be difficult for Arbeloa to beat the opponent whose results last time were quite devastating to the spirit of the players.

I think all of those games have a favourite.

In my opinion Juventus Turin, Dortmund, PSG, and Real Madrid are the favourites, but Benfica has proven that they can beat Real Madrid with ease. The game could have ended 5-2 or 6-2, but Real Madrid got lucky.

Juventus Turin and PSG first play away from home, which is a small advantage to have the second leg at home. Out of those games Dortmund vs. Atalanta is probably the most even game. Juventus should be able to get themselves into a decent position during the first leg as their defense is finally getting back to old strength.

Benfica vs. Real Madrid is of course pre-loaded with some drama now. It would make Real Madrid quite nervous when Benfica scores goals against them.

It's crazy to see PSG did not make it into best 8 teams when last year they dominated the UCL like it rarely has ever been dominated before.

But I’m looking at the games not all of the games have favorites, games like Dortmund vs Atalanta there is no favorites in those games, but all the games are going to be an interesting game.

Your opinion is quite right, because teams like Real Madrid, Juventus, Paris-Saint-German, are favorites on paper, and that have made other teams look bad, because we all feel this bigger teams are going to win the games, but we might be in for a lot of surprises, considering what Benfica did to Real Madrid in the group stages.

Juventus playing away from home in the first leg is a good advantage for them and also Paris Saint German playing away from home is also a good advantage for them but when it comes to the Champions League this things doesn’t really matter, because you can be disappointed anywhere.

Benfica and Real Madrid will be filled with so much action, considering that Jose Mourinho would be preferred for this game and it will be a good encounter that would have so much surprise, that is the game I’m mostly anticipating in the playoffs.

PSG not making it to the last 8 was surprising to me because I was expecting them to qualify automatically and I was also surprised that Real Madrid didn’t make it automatically.

[Black Mbaye]

Atlanta vs Dortmund is kind of hard to predict who will win the game but in champions league I think both team has almost or the same experience but if I'm to judge the game based on current form I think i will go for Atlanta to win the game but it won't be that easy because few seasons ago Dortmund played finals against Real Madrid but they were humbled as Real Madrid is a team you can not joke with in finals especially if you are not their rival.

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

Both Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund have a chance to advance. Therefore, I think the result of the home team will be decisive. If Atalanta wants to get an advantageous score in Italy, they should play defensively in Germany and at least get a draw against Dortmund. If you can't win, you shouldn't lose either. That's one of the most important rules of football. The first leg will be in Germany, and Dortmund will definitely want to win that match.

[Tamaperdana]

Benfica won against Real Madrid, scoring four goals. Their last match against each other made this tie formidable. Benfica now knows how to play against Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho will undoubtedly prepare his team in the best way possible. If Real Madrid are eliminated in this tie, they might sack their manager and bring in a better one. It's certainly one of the most interesting and intriguing matchups.

Yes,, you're right. After their victory in their previous match against Real Madrid,, Benfica must have identified Real Madrid's weaknesses. Therefore, I believe this match will be very intense. If Real Madrid doesn't play well and maintains the same performance as when they lost the previous match, Benfica will certainly dominate. Therefore,, the current Real Madrid coach must clearly be able to create a completely different strategy to outwit Benfica. That's the only way Real Madrid can potentially win.

Furthermore,, if Real Madrid loses this match, I'm not sure whether the new coach will be fired. In my opinion,, there are two possibilities: the current coach will be retained until the end of the season or fired after the match. Replacing the current coach is crucial for Real Madrid. So that's why we'll just have to see what the fate of the current Real Madrid coach will be like.

[alankasman]

Yes,, you're right. After their victory in their previous match against Real Madrid,, Benfica must have identified Real Madrid's weaknesses. Therefore, I believe this match will be very intense. If Real Madrid doesn't play well and maintains the same performance as when they lost the previous match, Benfica will certainly dominate. Therefore,, the current Real Madrid coach must clearly be able to create a completely different strategy to outwit Benfica. That's the only way Real Madrid can potentially win.
Furthermore,, if Real Madrid loses this match, I'm not sure whether the new coach will be fired. In my opinion,, there are two possibilities: the current coach will be retained until the end of the season or fired after the match. Replacing the current coach is crucial for Real Madrid. So that's why we'll just have to see what the fate of the current Real Madrid coach will be like.

Of course, Real Madrid will also prepare a special strategy when they face Benfica again. The defeat in the previous match will be a significant lesson allowing them to deeply understand the playing style of the team coached by former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
Currently, Real Madrid seems to have returned to their best form especially with several wins in their previous matches. They are certainly well prepared for the match against Benfica. However this time the focus remains on the Real Madrid coach who must really prepare a special playing style so they won't suffer another defeat against this team.

After defeating Real Madrid in the previous meeting Benfica is certainly very ambitious to beat the team competing in La Liga again because they seem to have analyzed the strategy used by Real Madrid so that the victory in the previous meeting was rare like that which they did so they could beat the Real Madrid team.

[Barikui1]

Yes,, you're right. After their victory in their previous match against Real Madrid,, Benfica must have identified Real Madrid's weaknesses. Therefore, I believe this match will be very intense. If Real Madrid doesn't play well and maintains the same performance as when they lost the previous match, Benfica will certainly dominate. Therefore,, the current Real Madrid coach must clearly be able to create a completely different strategy to outwit Benfica. That's the only way Real Madrid can potentially win.

It's not just discovering the weakness of real madrid, it's more about tactical dominance of benfica over real madrid, due to the Jose Mourinho effect on this benfica side. Right now it's crystal clear that real madrid are playing without identity and tactical awareness, so the chances of benfica still winning them are there even though they are the favourite on paper.
Additional, Arbeloa the current real madrid coach knows that they can't afford to be knockout from this playoff tie  by benfica, because their will consequences which some of the players will also be targeted, so losing and crashing out against benfica this time around is never an option for real madrid, but nothing is guaranteed in football.

[Iamgoat]

Atlanta vs Dortmund is kind of hard to predict who will win the game but in champions league I think both team has almost or the same experience but if I'm to judge the game based on current form I think i will go for Atlanta to win the game but it won't be that easy because few seasons ago Dortmund played finals against Real Madrid but they were humbled as Real Madrid is a team you can not joke with in finals especially if you are not their rival.

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

If I were to be in the position of predicting a winner for this match, I will rate Dortmund over Atalanta reasons being from this year, I have not seen any seriousness from Atalanta at the Champions league level and even in the domestic league, they are ranking 7th in the table which is not a good position for any club who wants to even qualify for the next championship. Atalanta has not won any game this year and has the opportunity to win this one but the chances are even slimmer considering the kind of club they are dealing with. Dortmund on the other hand has more chances in my judgement as they are more on ground in their domestic league. Although when it comes to champion league they are also as bad as Atalanta though they have faced more tougher clubs in their last two games this year. Plus Dortmund is playing home this game so they will always want to play at advantage.

[Frankolala]

Real Madrid must prove to themselves that that night was a coincidence and that Real Madrid is a superior team to Benfica, it is clear that they did not want to go to the playoffs they absolutely did not deserve it, clear that Real is superior but Benfica who are seeing the possibility of passing will certainly not back down.

The bad thing is that Benfica is very , very motivated and Mouy knows how to play against Real Madrid. In fact, many wanted him to come back to Real Madrid There's a lot of talk about Zidane, Klopp , Haaland, and other outstanding players, but right now the priority is to win There's no other option but to do it if they don't, they'll practically be kicked out, It would be very bad if they were kicked out now.

The chance of Real Madrid winning Benfica is 50-50 because their last match was a total disappointment for Real Madrid to be embarrassed by a club like Benfica. I believe that Arbeloa have learned a lot from that defeat and will come up with a strategy to counter and outplay Benfica on that day because they need to stay in the game if not it's gon be a bad record on the Champions League favorite.

[Oluwa-btc]

The bad thing is that Benfica is very , very motivated and Mouy knows how to play against Real Madrid. In fact, many wanted him to come back to Real Madrid There's a lot of talk about Zidane, Klopp , Haaland, and other outstanding players, but right now the priority is to win There's no other option but to do it if they don't, they'll practically be kicked out, It would be very bad if they were kicked out now.

We all know what Jose Mourinho has done in the Champions League competition,  with Inter Milan, and also with Porto,  whenever you recall that, you know he's never the manager to underestimate. A more thrilling game ahead between these sides and I’ve never been more than gassed to see the outcome of this fixture. I will chiefly champion appointing Jurgen Klopp, he is the best name now for that club Real Madrid. Erling Haaland movement?! Naaaa.

[Dzwaafu11]

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Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

Since Dortmund is also not weak and they are doing well, seriously I can say that they are favored in this match, I understand that many people are confuse due to the teams performance. But I have come to conclusion Dortmund is playing at home, which I think they are going to be more stronger, and they won’t want Atlanta to win them at home. Let see what the end of the game will look like, let’s see who will win the match.

[Loyang]

The Leg 1 play off round will open with a big team where Galatasaray vs Juventus is a tough match, Dortmund vs Atalanta and Monaco vs PSG is a meeting with opponents from the same league should be able to see the results of the comparison every time they meet in their respective leagues. While Benfica vs Madrid must be difficult for Arbeloa to beat the opponent whose results last time were quite devastating to the spirit of the players.

I think all of those games have a favourite.

In my opinion Juventus Turin, Dortmund, PSG, and Real Madrid are the favourites, but Benfica has proven that they can beat Real Madrid with ease. The game could have ended 5-2 or 6-2, but Real Madrid got lucky.

Juventus Turin and PSG first play away from home, which is a small advantage to have the second leg at home. Out of those games Dortmund vs. Atalanta is probably the most even game. Juventus should be able to get themselves into a decent position during the first leg as their defense is finally getting back to old strength.

Benfica vs. Real Madrid is of course pre-loaded with some drama now. It would make Real Madrid quite nervous when Benfica scores goals against them.

It's crazy to see PSG did not make it into best 8 teams when last year they dominated the UCL like it rarely has ever been dominated before.

But I’m looking at the games not all of the games have favorites, games like Dortmund vs Atalanta there is no favorites in those games, but all the games are going to be an interesting game.

Your opinion is quite right, because teams like Real Madrid, Juventus, Paris-Saint-German, are favorites on paper, and that have made other teams look bad, because we all feel this bigger teams are going to win the games, but we might be in for a lot of surprises, considering what Benfica did to Real Madrid in the group stages.

Juventus playing away from home in the first leg is a good advantage for them and also Paris Saint German playing away from home is also a good advantage for them but when it comes to the Champions League this things doesn’t really matter, because you can be disappointed anywhere.

Benfica and Real Madrid will be filled with so much action, considering that Jose Mourinho would be preferred for this game and it will be a good encounter that would have so much surprise, that is the game I’m mostly anticipating in the playoffs.

PSG not making it to the last 8 was surprising to me because I was expecting them to qualify automatically and I was also surprised that Real Madrid didn’t make it automatically.

This match is the most awaited moment for every Real Madrid fan. It is almost impossible to say or predict what the outcome of this match will be. Between the two teams, Real Madrid is comparatively stronger. Despite being stronger, Real Madrid is now far behind. Because Real Madrid's current situation is very bad and their defense is very weak. Real Madrid has been trying to get back into form for a long time and has performed well in several matches. But when they come to play against big teams, their situation becomes very chaotic.

[Ndabagi01]

Atlanta vs Dortmund is kind of hard to predict who will win the game but in champions league I think both team has almost or the same experience but if I'm to judge the game based on current form I think i will go for Atlanta to win the game but it won't be that easy because few seasons ago Dortmund played finals against Real Madrid but they were humbled as Real Madrid is a team you can not joke with in finals especially if you are not their rival.

Both teams are not in consistent form, which is why it's quite difficult to pick one or the other, so it's natural that we are confused, but maybe Dortmund are slightly favored for this first leg, because they have home advantage, but considering their home record is also not very good this season, this is also not enough to be considered. A more serious analysis is needed to bet on this match.

Home advantage is already an edge for Dortmund in this game, we don’t need more further analysis on this game since both teams are not doing so great or have a good record this season. Dortmund have a lot of more experience on the champions league than Atalanta, maybe that will help them to play better in this game and prevail over Atalanta who are also struggling to pass through this playoffs. Dortmund has reached the finals of the champions league of recent even in those seasons that their Bundesliga games was not so good, it shows how focus and more important they give to the champions league over other competitions they’re participating in.

[pewboy]

Benfica standing out in both legs? I think Benfica might not survive this stage though. I don't think Benfica will win Madrid in the first stage of the champions league tournament and still win them in the playoffs. This stage has two legs and I don't see Benfica winning any of the legs. Dortmund should find their way to the round of 16 without stress same as PSG as for Juventus they are up for a serious challenge and it takes only the most experienced to make it pass this stage.

For my part it will be one of the best games to see, on paper Benfica don't have much chance of progressing, but looking at Real Madrid's performances which are not at their peak in the last period, Benfica might have the chance.
PSG and Juventus should always get the win on paper, but football is unpredictable so let's not just rely on numbers and how they played before, every game starts and ends in those 90 minutes.

[Xcode7]

Real Madrid must prove to themselves that that night was a coincidence and that Real Madrid is a superior team to Benfica, it is clear that they did not want to go to the playoffs they absolutely did not deserve it, clear that Real is superior but Benfica who are seeing the possibility of passing will certainly not back down.

The bad thing is that Benfica is very , very motivated and Mouy knows how to play against Real Madrid. In fact, many wanted him to come back to Real Madrid There's a lot of talk about Zidane, Klopp , Haaland, and other outstanding players, but right now the priority is to win There's no other option but to do it if they don't, they'll practically be kicked out, It would be very bad if they were kicked out now.

The chance of Real Madrid winning Benfica is 50-50 because their last match was a total disappointment for Real Madrid to be embarrassed by a club like Benfica. I believe that Arbeloa have learned a lot from that defeat and will come up with a strategy to counter and outplay Benfica on that day because they need to stay in the game if not it's gon be a bad record on the Champions League favorite.

Jose Mourinho can always make a surprise in European competitions, he even won the UCL with the Porto team, although that cannot be used as a reference, and on the other hand, RBeloa is a coach with minimal experience, so the knockout match between Benfica and Real Madrid will be fierce, and I agree that the chances of both teams are quite equal, namely 50-50.