UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Stablexcoin]

Atletico Madrid are doing a good job, of course an away match like this could have ended in a defeat but it didn't happen and this was a good thing because in the return match they have the chance to turn it around, in fact a draw doesn't affect the return match it's like starting from 0 and moving forward

For the number of goals scored in the match, Atletico Madrid should have won the game, it's disheartening to see them end the match in equal sides. A team that knows how to score, has to prepare their defense to wall against opponents, i expect Atletico Madrid to drop an outstanding performance for the return leg, there will be no extension of extra minute, the win in the first 90 minutes.

[YOSHIE]

Let's be honest, Atletico Madrid performed poorly in this game. First,

Maybe I have long forgotten that the Atletico Madrid team, they are really without weight, even though they brought in new players, but it didn't have an impact that I saw.

I see that FK Bodo/Glimt and Club Brugge have indeed proven that they will stop Atletico Madrid from becoming finalists in the Champions League this season. There is one more club that I see will fall, namely Inter Milan, I believe this will be a real challenge and threat for the two clubs that I said above in the Champions League season.

[Nightwatchmare]

Serie A really makes me miss the old days. they are really struggling a lot in the Champions League. The results for Italian teams in the Champions League this week

Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus
Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta
Bodo Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan

I feel that Italian teams have a great chance of being eliminated and everyone will feel that the quality of play of Serie A clubs is below par. I wonder if anyone can explain why this is happening to all Italian teams in the UCL?
Juventus and Atalanta defeats were normal as their opponents were almost equal, but Inter loss to Bodø/Glimt was a hot topic of discussion and now Inter were considered the weakest team in the UCL.

I will not even see the quality of Serie A clubs as below standard even if Italian teams are eliminated in the playoffs because things we do not expect happens in football sometimes. I cannot explain why the 3 Italian teams lost their matches in the first leg of the playoffs and i do not even think if there is anyone who can explain what is really happening to all Italian teams in the champions league this season. I will not consider Inter Milan as the weakest team in the champions league yet; i will consider Inter Milan as the weakest team in the champions league if they fail to qualify for the champions league round of 16.

[Sticky Bomb]

Atletico Madrid are doing a good job, of course an away match like this could have ended in a defeat but it didn't happen and this was a good thing because in the return match they have the chance to turn it around, in fact a draw doesn't affect the return match it's like starting from 0 and moving forward

For the number of goals scored in the match, Atletico Madrid should have won the game, it's disheartening to see them end the match in equal sides. A team that knows how to score, has to prepare their defense to wall against opponents, i expect Atletico Madrid to drop an outstanding performance for the return leg, there will be no extension of extra minute, the win in the first 90 minutes.

ATH had some good reinforcements in their attacking, I least expected the game to end in a draw too, however they have more advantage at home and it is a better performance sharing points from away instead of recording a lost, hope they would set things right with the return leg.

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

[Abdulzuruku01]

A draw in the away match is not a bad result. But Atletico Madrid had a chance to win the match. They were able to take a 2-0 lead in the first half. However, they could not perform well in the second half.

The second leg match is Atletico Madrid's home match. Undoubtedly, Atletico Madrid will be the favorite in this match. However, the road to victory against Club Brugge will be a little slower. This team is not weak, they won their first match. It was not easy to finish the match 3-3 after being behind 2-0. So Atletico will have to play very carefully. Especially the defenders have to be careful.

It was just bad game for athletic madrid in their last champions league, athough i know Atletico Madrid has not been consistent even from their home league La Liga, but despite that i am fully sure they will win at home in the return leg because the chances they messed up in club bruge home. I'm not underestimating Club Bruge because they are also very good especially when they have to play against a strong team, they drew against Atletico Madrid was crazy because they played a very good football at home which gives them the opportunity to equalised.  It was a nice perrformance from them but in returning league at metropolitan stadium is not going to be easy for them.

[ShowOff]

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I feel that Italian teams have a great chance of being eliminated and everyone will feel that the quality of play of Serie A clubs is below par. I wonder if anyone can explain why this is happening to all Italian teams in the UCL?
Juventus and Atalanta defeats were normal as their opponents were almost equal, but Inter loss to Bodø/Glimt was a hot topic of discussion and now Inter were considered the weakest team in the UCL.

I will not even see the quality of Serie A clubs as below standard even if Italian teams are eliminated in the playoffs because things we do not expect happens in football sometimes. I cannot explain why the 3 Italian teams lost their matches in the first leg of the playoffs and i do not even think if there is anyone who can explain what is really happening to all Italian teams in the champions league this season. I will not consider Inter Milan as the weakest team in the champions league yet; i will consider Inter Milan as the weakest team in the champions league if they fail to qualify for the champions league round of 16.

At first glance, I suspect the decline in performance of the three Serie A representatives at once is currently due to the lack of manager experience. I could be mistaken, and of course there are many other factors that have made a team like Inter Milan appear to struggle greatly against a mediocre side such as Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus defeat to Galatasaray may not be particularly surprising, considering their current form in Serie A has not been very convincing, while the Turkish side also possesses fairly good squad depth. The same applies to Atalanta loss, it is clear that Dortmund are a more experienced team in the Champions League.

[EL MOHA]

It was just bad game for athletic madrid in their last champions league, athough i know Atletico Madrid has not been consistent even from their home league La Liga, but despite that i am fully sure they will win at home in the return leg because the chances they messed up in club bruge home. I'm not underestimating Club Bruge because they are also very good especially when they have to play against a strong team, they drew against Atletico Madrid was crazy because they played a very good football at home which gives them the opportunity to equalised.  It was a nice perrformance from them but in returning league at metropolitan stadium is not going to be easy for them.

If there is a club I am actually not trusting to win a game this season then it is this Atletico de Madrid most especially if the game is against a side which you think is an underdog. Atletico can go from beating a league and humiliating then in weekend and then go on to lose to a relegation threatened club in the mid week games. Yes many will say they are playing at home but look at the statistics not from this season alone but also from last season. This Atletico Madrid have not actually used their home advantage well since moving to the new stadium.

Now against a rejuvenated club Brugge side which are looking like they have found their rhythm since they were on cause to qualify for the play offs I think Simeone and his boys will be doing more than just what they have been doing in the past few weeks to actually knock them out because this tie is actually one which I see and underdog going forward

[Dump3er]

At first glance, I suspect the decline in performance of the three Serie A representatives at once is currently due to the lack of manager experience. I could be mistaken, and of course there are many other factors that have made a team like Inter Milan appear to struggle greatly against a mediocre side such as Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus defeat to Galatasaray may not be particularly surprising, considering their current form in Serie A has not been very convincing, while the Turkish side also possesses fairly good squad depth. The same applies to Atalanta loss, it is clear that Dortmund are a more experienced team in the Champions League.

I'd disagree as you can look into other results that Bodo/Glimt has achieved and don't be surprised, Manchester City got beaten 3-1 same way like Inter Milan. A lack of experience for the managers doesn't make too much sense because when Pep Guardiola can lose against Bodo/Glimt, I don't know why Spalletti shouldn't lose against Galatasaray. You have to look into the details and the Dortmund win was anticipated by many because is strong at home, but they did not play as well as many thought they would. They only got 2 big chances and scored both of them. Let us wait and see how they play in Atalanta.

Juventus got a red card and that makes it difficult against almost any team and especially when you play against Galatasaray in Turkey. There is still a second leg and Inter Milan can beat Bodo/Glimt with 2 goals difference, Atalanta can do that and Juventus Turin has the hardest problem to solve.

[landheer]

Atletico Madrid finished their match 3-3. A draw away match is not a bad result. If they perform well in the home match of the second leg, they have a chance to qualify for the round of 16.
But it was unexpected that last season's finalists Inter Milan would stumble so badly. Inter Milan was stronger than Bodo/glimt. The Milan team is also quite experienced. But even then they lost the match 3-1. If bodo can keep their defense strong in the second leg match, then Inter Milan is going to be eliminated from the playoffs.

Yes, the point is, there's still hope for atletico Madrid to advance to the round of 16, as long as they can beat Club Brugge in the second leg. I also think atletico Madrid will be able to beat Club Brugge because playing at home will certainly make Atletico Madrid more comfortable, and ultimately, they will win against Club Brugge. I'm also betting on Atletico Madrid to win in that match

Inter is experienced in the UCL and usually performs well, but I don't expect Inter to lose to Glimt, even though Inter has a strong squad. However, this is a match that always has surprises. In the second leg, we'll see whether Inter or Glimt wins, but I have a feeling that Inter will win in the second leg, but the score is 3-1

[$weetne$$]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

[Bobrox]

At first glance, I suspect the decline in performance of the three Serie A representatives at once is currently due to the lack of manager experience. I could be mistaken, and of course there are many other factors that have made a team like Inter Milan appear to struggle greatly against a mediocre side such as Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus defeat to Galatasaray may not be particularly surprising, considering their current form in Serie A has not been very convincing, while the Turkish side also possesses fairly good squad depth. The same applies to Atalanta loss, it is clear that Dortmund are a more experienced team in the Champions League.

The Serie A has three teams left in the playoff round of Champion League but not any teams get winning result for the first leg and loss over two goals, I think quite difficult for comeback at second leg match because most of them have winning over three goals exactly for Juventus must winning four goals against Galatasaray. Indeed has advantage for second leg match will play at home but not easily for winning above three goals, Seems if eliminated from the playoff round match firstly for The Serie A without any teams participants in Champion League at knock out round matches.

First leg match result of Serie A team in Champion League.

• Galatasaray 5 vs 2 Juventus
• Dortmund 2 vs 0 Atalanta
• Bodo/Glimt 3 vs 1 Inter Milan

[Silence Scream]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

We all know how good Real Madrid are at home. They consistently dominate their opponents in every match played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Their victory in Portugal will be even more beneficial for them in the return leg. Benfica will now have to play more competitively in the return match. I believe Real Madrid will win and advance to the next round.

[*Ace*]

At first glance, I suspect the decline in performance of the three Serie A representatives at once is currently due to the lack of manager experience. I could be mistaken, and of course there are many other factors that have made a team like Inter Milan appear to struggle greatly against a mediocre side such as Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus defeat to Galatasaray may not be particularly surprising, considering their current form in Serie A has not been very convincing, while the Turkish side also possesses fairly good squad depth. The same applies to Atalanta loss, it is clear that Dortmund are a more experienced team in the Champions League.

The Serie A has three teams left in the playoff round of Champion League but not any teams get winning result for the first leg and loss over two goals, I think quite difficult for comeback at second leg match because most of them have winning over three goals exactly for Juventus must winning four goals against Galatasaray. Indeed has advantage for second leg match will play at home but not easily for winning above three goals, Seems if eliminated from the playoff round match firstly for The Serie A without any teams participants in Champion League at knock out round matches.

First leg match result of Serie A team in Champion League.

• Galatasaray 5 vs 2 Juventus
• Dortmund 2 vs 0 Atalanta
• Bodo/Glimt 3 vs 1 Inter Milan

Let's say that if, by pure chance, Inter, Atalanta and Juventus were to win by more than three goals, it would be a real sporting miracle. Anything can still happen; if we do the maths, Inter need to make up two goals to draw the match, and the return leg will be at San Siro, so it can be done! Inter have the strength to do it! The same goes for Atalanta, who need to make up two goals to draw the match, but their opponents are very strong! So I don't know, I don't think they can do it. Juventus are in the worst position because they need to make up three goals to draw the match, but it's already a lot if they can do it in the league, and I don't think they can achieve such a big win.

[Nightwatchmare]

Real Madrid had a very good game against Benfica amidst the chaos that erupted that very day and ended up with a win, however, Mourinho is not a coach to be taken for granted and he would be drilling his boys for a proper return match at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa shouldn't sleep on this one since the difference is only a single goal, anything can end up happening.

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

The only way Benfica would have had a chance to qualify for the last 16 was if they had won Real Madrid at their home in the first leg of their match but since Real Madrid managed to beat Benfica at their home, i think it will be difficult for Benfica to win Real Madrid in santiago bernabeu because plenty of big teams has fall against Real Madrid in santiago bernabeu, so Benfica is just going to Santiago bernabeu to lose again to Real Madrid because they cannot handle the atmosphere of santiago bernabeu. I will bet in favor of Real Madrid the day they will host Benfica for their second game.

[Die_empty]

We all know how good Real Madrid are at home. They consistently dominate their opponents in every match played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Their victory in Portugal will be even more beneficial for them in the return leg. Benfica will now have to play more competitively in the return match. I believe Real Madrid will win and advance to the next round.

Winning at Real Madrid at home will be a difficult task to accomplish. My take is that Benfica will concede more goals in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Madrid would have been better if Jude Bellingham and Rodrigo were fit. Jude is known for pushing attacks and creating chances. While bringing in Rodrigo in the second half is usually a threat to most defences. 

Jose Mourinho and his players should also be ready for Real fans. The home fans will be very hostile due to the racial abuse on Vinicous Junior in Portugal. Many sports commentators and players were not pleased with Jose's comments after the report of the racial abuse.

[BlackBoss_]

First leg match result of Serie A team in Champion League.

• Galatasaray 5 vs 2 Juventus
• Dortmund 2 vs 0 Atalanta
• Bodo/Glimt 3 vs 1 Inter Milan

They all not did their jobs well in the first leg and Juventus can forget about any big win in their home stadium. Their journey already ended while with Atalanta and Inter Milan, they will have kind of opportunities at their home stadiums but with same two-goal disadvantage, it's not easy for both Atalanta and Inter Milan to beat Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt when these guests will know what they should do, playing defensively in Italy and securing their advantages to go next.

Inter Milan have best chance of going next among all three Italian clubs Juventus, Atalanta and Inter Milan but any mistake and conceded goal in a second leg will make their task more heavily and increase their risk of ending Champions League journey after playoff phase.

The only way Benfica would have had a chance to qualify for the last 16 was if they had won Real Madrid at their home in the first leg of their match but since Real Madrid managed to beat Benfica at their home, i think it will be difficult for Benfica to win Real Madrid in santiago bernabeu because plenty of big teams has fall against Real Madrid in santiago bernabeu, so Benfica is just going to Santiago bernabeu to lose again to Real Madrid because they cannot handle the atmosphere of santiago bernabeu. I will bet in favor of Real Madrid the day they will host Benfica for their second game.

Benfica tried to do something at their home stadium but lost that match and with a second leg match in Bernabeu stadium, they will not have too good chance there. If Real Madrid perform normally, they will beat Benfica again and are able to destroy this opponent in Spain too. Jose Mourinho is not good in attacking tactics and Benfica don't have enough world class attacking players to perform that well against Real Madrid while with disadvantage from a first leg match, they must play attacking and it increases their risk of losing another match.

[Frankolala]

If the return leg were not to be played at the Bernabeu, then I could have comfortably said that the mourinho's boys has got a chance but with what I see Madrid doing in recent times, and hosting the game, it will be a really tough one for Mourinho and his team because Madrid will not want to be embarrassed at home and this is champions league where they are known for their prowess, it does not promise to be an easy one but I do not think either of the teams will have an easy win for whoever gets to win in the end.

Yea, the match is gon be a tough match for both teams because there ain't gon be any surprises from Fenerbahce since Real Madrid knows that they're dangerous. Real Madrid will be on a special training to make sure that they eliminate Mourinho and his men from the Champions League. It's a game of survival of the fittest. Playing at home plus a goal ahead is a big advantage for Real Madrid.

[Just Say]

Atletico Madrid finished their match 3-3. A draw away match is not a bad result. If they perform well in the home match of the second leg, they have a chance to qualify for the round of 16.
But it was unexpected that last season's finalists Inter Milan would stumble so badly. Inter Milan was stronger than Bodo/glimt. The Milan team is also quite experienced. But even then they lost the match 3-1. If bodo can keep their defense strong in the second leg match, then Inter Milan is going to be eliminated from the playoffs.

Yes, the point is, there's still hope for atletico Madrid to advance to the round of 16, as long as they can beat Club Brugge in the second leg. I also think atletico Madrid will be able to beat Club Brugge because playing at home will certainly make Atletico Madrid more comfortable, and ultimately, they will win against Club Brugge. I'm also betting on Atletico Madrid to win in that match

Inter is experienced in the UCL and usually performs well, but I don't expect Inter to lose to Glimt, even though Inter has a strong squad. However, this is a match that always has surprises. In the second leg, we'll see whether Inter or Glimt wins, but I have a feeling that Inter will win in the second leg, but the score is 3-1

Atletico Madrid still have a chance to advance to the round of 16 but we saw them play chaotically in the Champions League first leg against Club Brugge. Atletico Madrid dominated the first half, but after the break, the host club went on the offensive and scored three goals in this Champions League playoff game. In the real sense after scoring two goals within half-time, I believed that Atletico Madrid might be on their way to securing full points in this UCL match but they quickly started to show signs of weakness, as a result of which they were unable to seize the golden opportunity to advance by winning the first leg match, either way it can be said without a doubt these two teams will be under immense pressure in the upcoming UCL Play off match.

[alankasman]

Yea, the match is gon be a tough match for both teams because there ain't gon be any surprises from Fenerbahce since Real Madrid knows that they're dangerous. Real Madrid will be on a special training to make sure that they eliminate Mourinho and his men from the Champions League. It's a game of survival of the fittest. Playing at home plus a goal ahead is a big advantage for Real Madrid.

You meant Benfica not Fenerbahçe and I apologize for the slight correction.

You're right as you said this match is a final for both teams. However Real Madrid has a slight advantage because they won the first meeting. This time they have the advantage again because they are the hosts. In my opinion for Jose Mourinho's team this is a very difficult match. This is due to the defeat in the first meeting which has shaken them a bit especially now that Real Madrid has found their best form. Benfica must really focus on this match which will be a deciding factor for both teams to advance to the next round.

[RaltcoinsB]

Yea, the match is gon be a tough match for both teams because there ain't gon be any surprises from Fenerbahce since Real Madrid knows that they're dangerous. Real Madrid will be on a special training to make sure that they eliminate Mourinho and his men from the Champions League. It's a game of survival of the fittest. Playing at home plus a goal ahead is a big advantage for Real Madrid.

You meant Benfica not Fenerbahçe and I apologize for the slight correction.

You're right as you said this match is a final for both teams. However Real Madrid has a slight advantage because they won the first meeting. This time they have the advantage again because they are the hosts. In my opinion for Jose Mourinho's team this is a very difficult match. This is due to the defeat in the first meeting which has shaken them a bit especially now that Real Madrid has found their best form. Benfica must really focus on this match which will be a deciding factor for both teams to advance to the next round.

If Benfica could have beaten Real Madrid 4-2 like in the first leg, I might have been hopeful for the return match. However, they lost to Real Madrid in Portugal, and Real Madrid are a team that protects its advantage very well. Also, two of their players will be back on the field for the next match. Therefore, I think Real Madrid can eliminate Benfica in the playoffs by maintaining their score advantage. Hopefully, Benfica will give us a good match and at least show us their best performance.