UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[snipie]

I'm a bit different, I doubt the English teams that will be the hosts, Liverpool and Arsenal are a bit doubtful to win, even though their aggregate is very small but when I see Galatasaray and Leverkusen play, I still think they have a chance to make a surprise appearance. Maybe Arsenal can still be trusted with their current performance but Liverpool is not at all, Maybe this week we will see more than three English teams eliminated.

For the three teams at least that you are talking about, i think Chelsea risk to be eliminated is extreme. Arsenal is expected to win and qualify. It will be a surprise to see them being disqualified at this stage. For Liverpool, the situation is more complicated but I believe they will score and might win or go through penalties. For Manchester City, yeah, their chances to pass are weak but they might win with a goal or two points difference at best in my opinion.

[Mame89]

Sporting lost 3-0 away to Bodo in the first leg and, in my view, have effectively thrown away their chance of progressing. Sporting may well win this home match, but I don’t think they’ll be able to go through. Bodo will manage to score in the match, and it might well end with a score of 3-1.
Arsenal managed to get what they wanted in the first leg and will now play with greater confidence at home to progress to the next round. With the away draw in hand, they are the favourites to go through. Arteta and his team will capitalise on this opportunity and comfortably secure their place in the next round.

I think with an aggregate of 3 goals in the first leg it will be difficult for Sporting Lisbon to make a comeback even though this match is played at home. Currently the match is in progress in the first half, if Sporting Lisbon can score 1 or 2 goals in the first half maybe a miracle can happen. But considering Bodo game in UCL this season, it seems like they are difficult to beat. They can even enter the top 16 by beating big teams. Apart from that, look at how they play, it's very systematic, it's fun to watch. They play as a team there is no selfishness. The mentality of the players is also very good kudos to the coach who made Bodo able to play a solid game system.

Arsenal may be able to qualify for the next round because they are very confident, especially in the domestic league, they are a little safe after Man City lost points. Playing at home gives Arsenal high self-confidence, especially in the first leg they managed to draw so overall they don't feel any pressure.

[Finebone]

I'm a bit different, I doubt the English teams that will be the hosts, Liverpool and Arsenal are a bit doubtful to win, even though their aggregate is very small but when I see Galatasaray and Leverkusen play, I still think they have a chance to make a surprise appearance. Maybe Arsenal can still be trusted with their current performance but Liverpool is not at all, Maybe this week we will see more than three English teams eliminated.

I agree with everything you said here because your sentiment is spot on. In both games, the chances of any of them qualifying is still very open, but I trust arsenal to edge Bayern Leverkusen out, than Liverpool eliminating Galatasaray, because arsenal are more in a better form than Liverpool, and a winning can take arsenal through, while Liverpool have to win by two goals margin, before they can qualify to the quarter finals of the competition.

If I am betting on this game, I will be betting on arsenal to win, and Liverpool to win or draw, since the chances of Liverpool winning is there,  but because am not too confident in them, that's why I decided to go with such an option.

[Furious 7]

Even if all the English teams had a rough start especially in the first leg of the RO16, that doesn't mean that all of them will be eliminated at this very stage. I'm not sure of how you came to this conclusion, but nights like this can be very intense and unpredictable. I expect Manchester to pull up a big fight tonight, and even Chelsea as well. They might not necessarily do a complete comeback, but I expect a big fight from these two sides because they have the squad to do that. Though, their premier league's performance hasn't been too great recently, but for a night like this... It's literally going to be wild.

As for Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle, they all stand a chance. Although, Liverpool has got more work to do, but the chances of making it to the next round is still very much available. I think only spurs are likely not to fight, so their chances for qualification is quite unrealistic.

Sincerely speaking, I wont be surprised if Arsenal becomes the only English side to qualify at this stage. Have you never thought of how poor Liverpool has been in their last matches? Galatasaray only needs a draw in this game to qualify because they won at home. In theory, Chelsea and Manchester City's chances are slim. Newcastle, on the other hand, can still qualify if they beat Barcelona today, but be honest, do you believe Newcastle will defeat Barcelona at home?

Looking at the current conditions it seems that Arsenal's Chances are still very big to qualify for the next phase when compared to other EPL clubs but this is the Champions League where everything we even consider impossible can happen in a match so I just hope clubs in the EPL show their quality at this time.
 

I actually have high hopes for Liverpool and for a surprise I also hope Newcastle can make some interesting money for leg 2.
 
Liverpool still have a chance even though they lost leg 1 but their chance is still there because the aggregate is still quite small and for Newcastle I expect a surprise when facing Barcelona.
 Obviously this is a tough mission for Newcastle at the moment especially with leg 2 taking place at the Camp Nou but sometimes there are always surprises that are not expected and I hope Newcastle can be a surprise here when overthrowing one of the biggest clubs and favorites now.

[Out of mind]

Sporting are currently in a very challenging position after conceding three goals against Bodo in the first leg. In today's match, Sporting have been attacking a lot on their home field but have not been able to bring any good results so far, Bodo have been defending quite well. In comparison, Sporting have already attacked a lot but have not been successful, Bodo have been working hard enough to prevent their opponent's attacks today. The number of attacks between the two teams is already very different, especially Sporting have the most possession of the ball in their own field and are attacking. Since Bodo are three goals ahead, they will want to stop Sporting so that they fail to score and get a place in the next stage of the Champions League. However, if Sporting can return to the draw, it will create more excitement, although this is unlikely because Bodo will defend with enough confidence.

[GbitG]

Three goals conceding in the first leg make Manchester City not easy to win second leg match over four goals if want to qualify quarter final round, Real Madrid confirming the squad teams release Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe comeback to the team and ready for playing at the second leg match.
In premier league, Manchester City holding a draw by West Ham and its bad capital to face Madrid have to win above three goals how most brilliant Madrid performance at first leg match. In my prediction indeed Manchester City has chance to win second leg match but not easy can scoring until four goals and qualifying to next round.

Obviously chasing 3 goals will be a bit harder for Manchester City because Real Madrid will use a defensive minded play like to stop their attack, and to be honest only one more goal of Real Madrid can sealed the victory. However Real Madrid is also getting better and better like from the recent time they are are really improving their quality. So maybe Manchester City couldn't find any way to get a comeback wether they have good advantage of home ground. But still I don't think they will chase the 3 goal lead.....

Ohh wow the availability of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham will be another boost for the Real Madrid team as well as it will be a big blow for Manchester City. However I don't know whether Arbeloa will took a risk on them to play as starter or not because both are still picking up little discomfort due to injury. Let's see what happens next.

[Bobrox]

Sporting are trying to attack strongly at home today against Bodo. Although Bodo team is ahead in the first leg with a great score at home, they are quite confident and are playing aggressively accordingly to qualify for the next round. According to the performance of Bodo team, we can be sure that they will defend well until the end and will fight with excitement to score more goals. Moreover, they will definitely improve their position to win against Sporting in this match as there is already a tense fight between the two teams. And in today's match against Sporting, there is a high possibility of winning, although it seems that Sporting team will not be able to repay three goals and they will leave as champions.

The match have begin until 31th minutes and Sporting Lisbon playing more offensive by creating 3 shots on target so far, dominance ball possession until 63% but still quite difficult for scoring the goal. Conceded three goals at first leg match is difficult position for Sporting Lisbon have score above four goals if want to qualify next round indeed playing at home match.
I think before the first half match, Sporting Lisbon must scoring one or two goals how to make easily for the second half match, however winning aggregate over three goals not easy how most defense the game plan of Bodo/Glimt.

[Donneski]

Sporting are currently in a very challenging position after conceding three goals against Bodo in the first leg. In today's match, Sporting have been attacking a lot on their home field but have not been able to bring any good results so far, Bodo have been defending quite well. In comparison, Sporting have already attacked a lot but have not been successful, Bodo have been working hard enough to prevent their opponent's attacks today. The number of attacks between the two teams is already very different, especially Sporting have the most possession of the ball in their own field and are attacking. Since Bodo are three goals ahead, they will want to stop Sporting so that they fail to score and get a place in the next stage of the Champions League. However, if Sporting can return to the draw, it will create more excitement, although this is unlikely because Bodo will defend with enough confidence.

It's halftime at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon where Sporting is hosting Bodo/Glimt for their second leg of the round of 16 tie and so far the scoreline is 1:0 in favour of the home team and 1:3 aggregate in favour of the visitors. Sporting I think still has a chance of getting back into the game as they're currently trailing by just 2 goals going into the last 45 minutes.

If Sporting can score again before the 65th minute without conceding, we're surely gonna have a an entertaining end to the game.

[BlackBaron]

In the first leg, Sporting lost by three goals to Bodo Glimt, and now they've only managed one goal in the first half. They need two more goals to at least take the match to extra time. However, Bodo Glimt won't let their chance to reach the top eight slip away; they'll be determined to maintain their lead.

Sporting plays an attacking game, while Bodo Glimt is trying to defend. In the second half, there could be a change in strategy for both teams, and I think Bodo Glimt will need to adjust theirs to maintain their lead.

[xLays]

I’m watching live on my smartphone. Sporting has had many attempts 16 to be exact, but only one managed to connect. I placed bet on over 3.5 goals, but it feels like this one already lost the first leg.
Out of the four UCL games today, all my picks are over 3.5 goals. This game already looks like a loss. Do you think Sporting Lisbon can still catch up? It’s already 1-3 on aggregate.
I still need 3 more goals for my pick and Sporting needs the same number of goals to qualify. lol

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

The match have begin until 31th minutes and Sporting Lisbon playing more offensive by creating 3 shots on target so far, dominance ball possession until 63% but still quite difficult for scoring the goal. Conceded three goals at first leg match is difficult position for Sporting Lisbon have score above four goals if want to qualify next round indeed playing at home match.
I think before the first half match, Sporting Lisbon must scoring one or two goals how to make easily for the second half match, however winning aggregate over three goals not easy how most defense the game plan of Bodo/Glimt.

If they play defensive then they'll be ruining their chances of qualifying so they had to attack more and force Bodo/Glimt to defend, well it's working cause they've score 1 and still have 3 more goals to score without conceding to be sure they'll qualify. Although Bodo/Glimt conceded first they've been defending properly and trying not to concede more.
 The halftime is currently on and both coaches would be giving some serous motivations to their players. Bodo/Glimt is still safe but there's tension on them cause they're away and have already conceded 1 goal, 2 more and their chances of going to the quarterfinals could be ruined.

[yixichloro2xx]

Sporting lost 3-0 away to Bodo in the first leg and, in my view, have effectively thrown away their chance of progressing. Sporting may well win this home match, but I don’t think they’ll be able to go through. Bodo will manage to score in the match, and it might well end with a score of 3-1.
Arsenal managed to get what they wanted in the first leg and will now play with greater confidence at home to progress to the next round. With the away draw in hand, they are the favourites to go through. Arteta and his team will capitalise on this opportunity and comfortably secure their place in the next round.

I think with an aggregate of 3 goals in the first leg it will be difficult for Sporting Lisbon to make a comeback even though this match is played at home. Currently the match is in progress in the first half, if Sporting Lisbon can score 1 or 2 goals in the first half maybe a miracle can happen. But considering Bodo game in UCL this season, it seems like they are difficult to beat. They can even enter the top 16 by beating big teams. Apart from that, look at how they play, it's very systematic, it's fun to watch. They play as a team there is no selfishness. The mentality of the players is also very good kudos to the coach who made Bodo able to play a solid game system.

Arsenal may be able to qualify for the next round because they are very confident, especially in the domestic league, they are a little safe after Man City lost points. Playing at home gives Arsenal high self-confidence, especially in the first leg they managed to draw so overall they don't feel any pressure.

Yeah it will be very hard for sporting Lisbon to make a comeback against Bodo Glimt. Bodo Glimt has played tough teams and have won them all, so this motivation of there will make them to qualify to the quarter finals. Only way for Lisbon to make a comeback is for the to score 2 early goal which can put fear in Bodo Glimt players, because I know that they will surely score back. As for Arsenal, they will use their home advantage to win this game. Bayer Leverkusen wasted good chances in the first leg, so I don't see them having that kind of chance at the Emirates.

[DiMarxist]

I’m watching live on my smartphone. Sporting has had many attempts 16 to be exact, but only one managed to connect. I placed bet on over 3.5 goals, but it feels like this one already lost the first leg.
Out of the four UCL games today, all my picks are over 3.5 goals. This game already looks like a loss. Do you think Sporting Lisbon can still catch up? It’s already 1-3 on aggregate.
I still need 3 more goals for my pick and Sporting needs the same number of goals to qualify. lol

With the way this game is going I don't see over 3.5 goals coming. Looking at the game Bodo Blink is not here to score goals as they had not gotten any good shot on target even in the ball possession. Bodo is here only to defend their goals and I don't see sporting scoring more than three goals in this game. Let see how the second half will go if Sporting can score two early goals in the second half it can change the course of this game.

[Adbitco]

Bodø is really playing defensively today and giving Sporting more opportunities to come at them, it's HT and Sporting had already recorded 5 shots on target, just imagine they were able to convert 3 from the 5, that means they would have been levelled on aggregate. Bodø needs to come out and play, possibly get a goal to further secure their chances of qualification, right now they are still in firm grip but it won't be like this if eventually Sporting makes it 2 - 0, there will be lots of panic and it might cause them to start making mistakes which will eventually make them to concede more. Let's wait and watch what happens in the next 45 minutes.

[ILuckyGuyI]

I’m watching live on my smartphone. Sporting has had many attempts 16 to be exact, but only one managed to connect. I placed bet on over 3.5 goals, but it feels like this one already lost the first leg.
Out of the four UCL games today, all my picks are over 3.5 goals. This game already looks like a loss. Do you think Sporting Lisbon can still catch up? It’s already 1-3 on aggregate.
I still need 3 more goals for my pick and Sporting needs the same number of goals to qualify. lol

I'm still not on Sporting's side honestly. They dominated the first half technically but they were able to score only 1 goal.

It looks like Bodø/Glimt have improved their resistance quite much compared to the past. They don't break easily which has been a plus for them on this road.

If Sporting become the one to eliminate them it'd be very surprising to me. Because you know how Bodø/Glimt beat all those top teams one by one...

[mikel_012]

I’m watching live on my smartphone. Sporting has had many attempts 16 to be exact, but only one managed to connect. I placed bet on over 3.5 goals, but it feels like this one already lost the first leg.
Out of the four UCL games today, all my picks are over 3.5 goals. This game already looks like a loss. Do you think Sporting Lisbon can still catch up? It’s already 1-3 on aggregate.
I still need 3 more goals for my pick and Sporting needs the same number of goals to qualify. lol

Unlike what happened in the second leg against Inter Milan, Bodo Glimt seems totally nervous and lost in the match. Sporting is giving them counter attack opportunities, but they can't string together two accurate passes.

If Sporting continues with this pressure, Bodo won't be able to hold the score and will concede more goals, which would leave the game wide open. Hoping this happens and your bet pays off, bro.

[skarais]

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For the three teams at least that you are talking about, i think Chelsea risk to be eliminated is extreme. Arsenal is expected to win and qualify. It will be a surprise to see them being disqualified at this stage. For Liverpool, the situation is more complicated but I believe they will score and might win or go through penalties. For Manchester City, yeah, their chances to pass are weak but they might win with a goal or two points difference at best in my opinion.

Manchester City have little chance of progressing to the next round after trailing 3-0 at the Bernabeu, but they have a good chance of securing a home win. The match would have been very interesting had Manchester City managed to force Real Madrid to a 3-3 aggregate draw, but it seems very difficult to believe that Real Madrid would have conceded that many goals with their current form. We agree that anything can happen, but for this low probability I think Real Madrid is the team that will qualify for the next round even if they lose in the second leg today.

Liverpool and Chelsea look unlikely to fulfill their big plans of qualifying for the next round, but they are also playing at home and should have more advantages over their visitors. PSG will play with a combination of attack and defense, but Chelsea should play very offensively after the defeat.

[Lida93]

Sporting lost 3-0 away to Bodo in the first leg and, in my view, have effectively thrown away their chance of progressing. Sporting may well win this home match, but I don’t think they’ll be able to go through. Bodo will manage to score in the match, and it might well end with a score of 3-1.
Arsenal managed to get what they wanted in the first leg and will now play with greater confidence at home to progress to the next round. With the away draw in hand, they are the favourites to go through. Arteta and his team will capitalise on this opportunity and comfortably secure their place in the next round.

I think with an aggregate of 3 goals in the first leg it will be difficult for Sporting Lisbon to make a comeback even though this match is played at home. Currently the match is in progress in the first half, if Sporting Lisbon can score 1 or 2 goals in the first half maybe a miracle can happen. But considering Bodo game in UCL this season, it seems like they are difficult to beat. They can even enter the top 16 by beating big teams. Apart from that, look at how they play, it's very systematic, it's fun to watch. They play as a team there is no selfishness. The mentality of the players is also very good kudos to the coach who made Bodo able to play a solid game system.

Arsenal may be able to qualify for the next round because they are very confident, especially in the domestic league, they are a little safe after Man City lost points. Playing at home gives Arsenal high self-confidence, especially in the first leg they managed to draw so overall they don't feel any pressure.

Bodo/Glimt ain't a simple side to get 2 goals from in the first half just as you might think. Although Sporting CP has managed to score a goal before the end of the first half and probably they can get more of they increase the pressure towards the second half, but it's quite gonna be difficult that they get those goals with the visitors making a single reply on goal.

For the Arsenal Vs Leverkusen game, it's with high tendency that Arsenal are going to qualify since it's from home they would be playing it would give them an advantage to dominate this game and finish it to the next phase.

[Wake Up]

Bodø is really playing defensively today and giving Sporting more opportunities to come at them, it's HT and Sporting had already recorded 5 shots on target, just imagine they were able to convert 3 from the 5, that means they would have been levelled on aggregate. Bodø needs to come out and play, possibly get a goal to further secure their chances of qualification, right now they are still in firm grip but it won't be like this if eventually Sporting makes it 2 - 0, there will be lots of panic and it might cause them to start making mistakes which will eventually make them to concede more. Let's wait and watch what happens in the next 45 minutes.

Sporting Lisbon, with the support of their home crowd in Portugal, are doing their best against Bodo. Bodo are defending very well, and the team seems to know each other well now. However, if they concede a second goal, it will be very difficult to predict the rest of the match. Sometimes there are turning points, and goals follow immediately. For Sporting Lisbon, the turning point of the match is when they manage to score the second goal.

[Silence Scream]

Sporting Lisbon are attacking one after another and they've started the second half very well. They reached 22 shots by the 57th minute. That's almost one shot every three minutes. However, they are just one goal away from advancing to the next round. To take the match to extra time, they need to score at least two more goals. I think they can do it in Portugal. It's proving to be a much more enjoyable match than I expected.