UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Baki202]

Youre right to be high on PSG after how they absolutely dismantled Chelsea, They dropped eight goals and made a massive statement of intent and that 4-0 thrashing of nice shows they arent slowing down. Liverpool on the other hand is you said right a bit incomsistent. Brilliant against galatassaray one week then going on to lose against brighton. The first leg in Parc des prince is very significant for PSG and if they get the upper hand in that then they certainly are going to Win but if they dont maintain a good lead they might fumble in Anfield.

I am sure everyone like me thought that Chelsea vs PSG match will be exciting. But the match was completely one-sided. Chelsea lost against Luis Enrique's descent match strategy. PSG players managed to score 5 goals. Chelsea's defense collapsed badly in both matches against PSG. Had Liverpool been in good form, they would have had a chance to win against PSG. But Liverpool's performance is very erratic. The performance of Liverpool's defenders is also not good, especially against the big teams. So naturally Liverpool's chances of defeat are higher against PSG

The game was interesting because Chelsea fans thought there club had a chance against PSG and even during speculation I know that it will not work and I agree with you that the game was one side and chelsea did not even stand a chance against PSG and I love how you break the camels back because of the little wins they were getting they thought they have all improved and they were even trying to compare there self with manchester United that have there third place secured in the premier league with a steady winning pattern that Chelsea want to be compare there self with. And there is no way does two should be compared and with how Chelsea fans were making mouth of how they are going to win psg they ended up losing the game, and the point Chelsea is we don't even know exactly what they want and they should also get a new coach they should start from there that way they can improve but continuing like this they will remain stagnant and there condition will remain the same.

[Stavri]

Actually we will probably watch  a true clash of two different footballing philosophies. We’re are going to watch the struggle between Liverpool’s direct, vertical play and Paris’s patient, positional buildup. Second match will be in anfield. and anfield is a real hell. But i still think PSG’s disciplined mechanized form this season looks resilient enough to carry them to the semifinals with an aggregate score. lets see.

The recent performances of Liverpool have been disappointing for the team. Since Liverpool will be facing PSG, this match is likely to be a tense match but each team has a strong attack at home and it is really more impressive. Each team will definitely try to play strongly at Anfield but PSG's patient performance and the great work of their players will give them more confidence. We can predict that PSG will definitely try hard to beat Liverpool in this match, the coach leading the team is moving forward with a good strategy, besides they were the champions of last season.

No matter what happens, PSG has to win the first leg by a margin of two or more goals. Liverpool will fight hard in the second leg at Anfield, backed by the support of their fans. Galatasaray's 1-0 home victory wasn't enough to survive Anfield.

[khiholangkang]

Bayern should be able to get a goal in Bernabeu because they have a strong and fierce attack with Harry Kane the goal scoring machine. I am happy that Mbappe will be fit for that game so that, all players will be on deck to fight for the qualification of their team to the semifinals. On the other hand, Barcelona will definitely win their game at home. I hope Liverpool can limit the goals.

Mbappe is already back on the field. He scored a  goal for France against brazil. This match against bayern munich is a big challenge for Mbappe.

Munich is very strong this season. Especially their  attack is very strong this season. They have the  ability to win by a big margin. Now if arbeloa cannot find the weakness of munich's defense, it will not be possible for them to qualify for  the semi-finals. My guess is that bayern munich will probably qualify for the semi-finals.

His injury seems to have fully recovered and he can play well again on the field later when dealing with Bayern Munich, Munich is indeed a tough opponent in the champions league, they have a very sharp striker especially Harry Kane is a reliable goal scorer, not inferior to Mbappe too, we really feel like watching this match without missing a second, for this season I doubt Real Madrid they have a lot of blunders while Bayern Munich is much better from time to time, Munich I hope they will win the match well in the two legs we are waiting for.

[pawel7777]

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No matter what happens, PSG has to win the first leg by a margin of two or more goals. Liverpool will fight hard in the second leg at Anfield, backed by the support of their fans. Galatasaray's 1-0 home victory wasn't enough to survive Anfield.

I don't know. The last time these two clubs met was in the round of 16 of the Champions League in the 2024-25 season. The result was an away 1-0 win for Liverpool in the 1st leg, and a 1-0 win for PSG in the rematch (PSG went through on penalties). This might sound like close games, but it was nothing of that sort. PSG was absolutely dominating the first game (I can't remember the rematch too well) and Liverpool was extremely lucky to come home with a win. It should've been a high victory for PSG.
But no two games are the same and the results from the past season do not have to repeat in the current year. I think Liverpool has learned their lesson and they will make some strategic amendments this year. I'm rooting for Liverpool to go through, but PSG are the rightful favourite.

[Adbitco]

Barcelona Atletico madrid is one game that has always been a tough one for the both sides, as we have already seen it play out this season in the cup game were Atletico madrid won on aggregate scoreline. Barcelona is is playing at home in the first leg so that should give them the advantage and score as many goals that may be possible. Because its about aggregate scoreline at this point of the competition in the champions League.

This is another fixture that will be very difficult to predict, Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich, these 2 games to me will be difficult to predict. Bayern Munich is in a better form than. Real Madrid no doubt but the resilience of Real Madrid in this competition is something else that. I one can explain and again Real Madrid in head to head edges Bayern Munich overall, in my humble opinion, I don't really know who would go through. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, of course Barcelona is the better side but in recent years, Atletico Madrid has been able to Knock off Barcelona in knockout rounds, Barcelona is the favourite but I cannot over rule the possibility of Atletico Madrid pulling up a surprise.

I don't even see Athletico Madrid as a threat anymore, this Barcelona last game against them really opened or added knowledge on the Pre-existing opinion I had about them, that Barcelona 4-0 lose to Athletico Madrid was an anomaly and is something that am sure won't necessarily happen again because of how fortified Barcelona has been in curbing there defensive issues

Maybe I should guess, this was exactly how you didn't see them as a threat when the fixture of Atletico Madrid Vs Barcelona was announced in the Spanish Copa Del Rey and Atletico Madrid beat the hell out of them in the first leg. You are sounding as if this thing happened years ago forgetting it's just this  month that they were thrashed by Atletico Madrid. I'm not saying same will happen but I'm on the notion that I won't bother to predict it because it's a dicey game that anything can happen, Barcelona could pull through same as Atletico Madrid. Champions league most of the time works with history, for me it's history based most of the time. Over the years Barcelona has always choked at this point, this stage of the competition has always been their nemesis. Last season with all their firing and noise, look at how Inter Milan eliminated them.

[Frankolala]

Bayern should be able to get a goal in Bernabeu because they have a strong and fierce attack with Harry Kane the goal scoring machine. I am happy that Mbappe will be fit for that game so that, all players will be on deck to fight for the qualification of their team to the semifinals. On the other hand, Barcelona will definitely win their game at home. I hope Liverpool can limit the goals.

Mbappe is already back on the field. He scored a  goal for France against brazil. This match against bayern munich is a big challenge for Mbappe.

Munich is very strong this season. Especially their  attack is very strong this season. They have the  ability to win by a big margin. Now if arbeloa cannot find the weakness of munich's defense, it will not be possible for them to qualify for  the semi-finals. My guess is that bayern munich will probably qualify for the semi-finals.

Everyone believes Bayern will defeat Madrid, if this happens it wouldn't be with a big goal margin because Real Madrid is not Atalanta. It seems that you have forgotten who Real Madrid are. Real Madrid has done it before and they can still do it again if only, they can outplay Bayern Munich on the pitch scoring goals wouldn't be a problem. Bayern is the favorite, though.

[jakdanyel]

The first leg of the Real Madrid - Bayern Munich matchup is going to be at Bernabeu...

It will be tougher for Kompany's team there technically. But consider it in mind that Bayern Munich are still favourites of this match. The odds look similar to the one between Real Madrid and Manchester City at this stadium.

But this time I don't expect a similar scenario. I don't expect Bayern Munich to lose. Or even if they do I think it wouldn't be more than a 1-goal difference.

[Jewan420]

Everyone believes Bayern will defeat Madrid, if this happens it wouldn't be with a big goal margin because Real Madrid is not Atalanta. It seems that you have forgotten who Real Madrid are. Real Madrid has done it before and they can still do it again if only, they can outplay Bayern Munich on the pitch scoring goals wouldn't be a problem. Bayern is the favorite, though.

I am not saying Bayern Munich will beat Real Madrid, rather I am saying both teams will fight hard. You cannot put anyone ahead in this match. Even though Real Madrid seems unstable, their performance is not unstable, they are proving us wrong time and time again. On the other hand, Bayern Munich is one of the contenders to win the Champions League title. So we cannot get any sure result before the final whistle of the second leg. Since the first leg will be at Real Madrid's home ground, if Real Madrid is able to create a big gap in the first leg, the winning margin will be heavy for them. If the gap is small or no gap is created, then Bayern Munich has a higher chance of winning.

[Pablo-wood]

Everyone believes Bayern will defeat Madrid, if this happens it wouldn't be with a big goal margin because Real Madrid is not Atalanta. It seems that you have forgotten who Real Madrid are. Real Madrid has done it before and they can still do it again if only, they can outplay Bayern Munich on the pitch scoring goals wouldn't be a problem. Bayern is the favorite, though.

I am not saying Bayern Munich will beat Real Madrid, rather I am saying both teams will fight hard. You cannot put anyone ahead in this match. Even though Real Madrid seems unstable, their performance is not unstable, they are proving us wrong time and time again. On the other hand, Bayern Munich is one of the contenders to win the Champions League title. So we cannot get any sure result before the final whistle of the second leg. Since the first leg will be at Real Madrid's home ground, if Real Madrid is able to create a big gap in the first leg, the winning margin will be heavy for them. If the gap is small or no gap is created, then Bayern Munich has a higher chance of winning.

Bayern seems more consistent and informative to me than Madrid considering how unpredictable Madrid can be. Although I don't doubt Madrid can still put up a huge surprise but from the look of things and the performance of both team so far this season everyone will want to bet in favour of Bayern. This is the quarter finals so I don't expect Madrid to be too lose to Bayern in terms of ball possession, control and usage. I expect a very fierce game from both sides if possible keeping us in suspense until the last minute of the both legs

[Altryist]

The first leg of the Real Madrid - Bayern Munich matchup is going to be at Bernabeu...

It will be tougher for Kompany's team there technically. But consider it in mind that Bayern Munich are still favourites of this match. The odds look similar to the one between Real Madrid and Manchester City at this stadium.

But this time I don't expect a similar scenario. I don't expect Bayern Munich to lose. Or even if they do I think it wouldn't be more than a 1-goal difference.

In the case of the matches against City, the bookmakers clearly made a mistake, although I also expected a much better performance from City. But I don’t think bookmakers are capable of making the same mistakes twice in a row. Of course, it will be a very difficult match for Bayern at the Santiago Bernabeu, but I think that unlike City, Bayern are currently much stronger and are capable of avoiding defeat there. And at home, I definitely expect them to win.

[Oshio-man]

The first leg of the Real Madrid - Bayern Munich matchup is going to be at Bernabeu...

It will be tougher for Kompany's team there technically. But consider it in mind that Bayern Munich are still favourites of this match. The odds look similar to the one between Real Madrid and Manchester City at this stadium.

This match is going to be a tough match for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich because the two teams have met each other many times and Real Madrid won many matches to defeated Bayern Munich, We know what is happening to Real Madrid these days but I don't think it will affect them in this UEFA champion League because they did what make some people convince that Real Madrid is coming back to those days they always win their match, anything that will make Real Madrid to score two goals from the first half,  it will be difficult for Bayern Munich to equalize the goals but if Real Madrid score one goal, Bayern Munich will definitely going to equalize the goal  and still defeat Real Madrid because they know how to use second half to equalize goals and still defeat their opponent.

[KingsDen]

The first leg of the Real Madrid - Bayern Munich matchup is going to be at Bernabeu...

It will be tougher for Kompany's team there technically. But consider it in mind that Bayern Munich are still favourites of this match. The odds look similar to the one between Real Madrid and Manchester City at this stadium.

This match is going to be a tough match for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich because the two teams have met each other many times and Real Madrid won many matches to defeated Bayern Munich, We know what is happening to Real Madrid these days but I don't think it will affect them in this UEFA champion League because they did what make some people convince that Real Madrid is coming back to those days they always win their match, anything that will make Real Madrid to score two goals from the first half,  it will be difficult for Bayern Munich to equalize the goals but if Real Madrid score one goal, Bayern Munich will definitely going to equalize the goal  and still defeat Real Madrid because they know how to use second half to equalize goals and still defeat their opponent.

For this season, between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich it is obvious that Bayern Munich is the better team. And as such they are supposed to progress to the next stage. But in Champions League it is not always calculated this way especially when it involves Real Madrid. Over time, Real Madrid has proven excellent performance in the Champions League even when they are not in good form in other dleagues, this should be a great reason not to underrate Real Madrid once it is about the Champions League.

But another factor that makes me very optimistic that Bayern Munich will qualify ahead of Real Madrid is because they have a young coach who would like to seize every opportunity to become a great coach in football history. Beating Real Madrid is the strongest step to lifting this season's Champions League. So Vincent is not going to introduce any foreign mentality or gamble like Pep Guardiola does.

[IsraelK]

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we can start the speculations and what will be our favorite teams for next season
What do you think about it?


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the thread will be updated and closed after the end of UCL of course

Previous season:
- UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season - winner PSG
- UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season - winner Real Madrid
- UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season - winner Manchester City

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- UEFA Champions League is the first cup of Europe. After Europa League and Conference League.
- There are 80 teams total, 32 in group stage in 8 group.
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[Unsoldier]

The first leg of the Real Madrid - Bayern Munich matchup is going to be at Bernabeu...

It will be tougher for Kompany's team there technically. But consider it in mind that Bayern Munich are still favourites of this match. The odds look similar to the one between Real Madrid and Manchester City at this stadium.

But this time I don't expect a similar scenario. I don't expect Bayern Munich to lose. Or even if they do I think it wouldn't be more than a 1-goal difference.

I think Bayern will focus on counter-attacking play to keep Real Madrid away from their goal. At home, with the support of their fans, the German side will show their full strength. Bayern are very strong right now and are dominating the Bundesliga, and if they avoid making any costly mistakes in the first leg, they will likely knock Real out of the Champions League.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

Youre right to be high on PSG after how they absolutely dismantled Chelsea, They dropped eight goals and made a massive statement of intent and that 4-0 thrashing of nice shows they arent slowing down. Liverpool on the other hand is you said right a bit incomsistent. Brilliant against galatassaray one week then going on to lose against brighton. The first leg in Parc des prince is very significant for PSG and if they get the upper hand in that then they certainly are going to Win but if they dont maintain a good lead they might fumble in Anfield.

Don't judge Liverpool by their Premier League performance. Whatever their performance in the Premier League, they are quite strong and consistent in the Champions League. However, they don't seem as strong as PSG, who are more destructive and a threat to their opponents. Their strong performance against Chelsea may be enough to scare Liverpool.

All in all, the match is going to be very interesting. While Liverpool have been mediocre this season, their recent history is very rich. So their comeback should not be unexpected at any time. Even though PSG are the heavy favorites to win, they will have to take Liverpool with caution.

It's not fair to judge Liverpool by their Premier League performance but you should note that they have stumbled in away matches in the Champions League this 2025-26 season,I'll give you proof of that, they lost 1-0 in the first leg of the Round of 16 against Galatasaray in Istanbul, so in this context, it is believed that they may face another embarrassment in the first leg of the quarter-finals at Parc des Princes. However my idea Liverpool are not consistent in the Premier League, just like they are not consistent in the Champions League, but even then we see them facing PSG in the quarter-finals, as a rival the reigning champions will certainly pose a formidable challenge for the Red Devils in the first leg of the upcoming UCL quarter-final match

[hyudien]

Bayern seems more consistent and informative to me than Madrid considering how unpredictable Madrid can be. Although I don't doubt Madrid can still put up a huge surprise but from the look of things and the performance of both team so far this season everyone will want to bet in favour of Bayern. This is the quarter finals so I don't expect Madrid to be too lose to Bayern in terms of ball possession, control and usage. I expect a very fierce game from both sides if possible keeping us in suspense until the last minute of the both legs

More precisely, not all bettors, but most bettors will entrust their money to Bayern Munich, I've checked several betting sites and it's undeniable that Bayern does have lower odds than Madrid, even though they'll be playing as the away team, but I always remember that Madrid is a team with a strong mentality, the more they're underestimated, the more likely they are to surprise, as was the most recent example of this when they beat Manchester City.
I'm looking forward to Arbeloa tactics, and if he can overcome this difficult obstacle, I believe he will lead Madrid far in the UCL.

[verdinio]

Because according to the current situation, Arsenal is a much better team than Sporting and Arsenal is in a much more consistent position than Sporting. The first match will be at Sporting's home ground. I think Arsenal will win the first match and, in the next match, will win by a large margin. It is never possible to predict what will happen on the field, but let's see how Arsenal can perform on the field.

arsenal is a great team that can compete with everyone at the moment, in fact i don't see other teams capable of doing similar things, only them and a few others, they have put in a lot of effort, and i must say that all their work has paid off, great things await them, i am convinced of it.

[bastisisca]

But I think it won't be easy for Arsenal to compete with UCL teams because UCL teams are clearly not to be underestimated. Sporting is a team that will try to thwart Arsenal's plans. I don't think Sporting is an easy opponent to beat because Sporting is very good at attacking, so Glimt could lose to Sporting in the round of 16. What do you think will happen in that match?

Every now and then there is an unfavorable outcome. Unfortunately they too are human beings and in this case they suffered the adversary, something that should never happen. This can serve as a lesson to them and they will certainly not be caught unprepared in the next match.

[LUCKMCFLY]

is normal, when you don't put effort and a lot of superficiality into things this is the result, there's no way to do things, they were strong on that i don't doubt it and i think there are also big corporate faults, they didn't follow a club thinking it was very strong but it wasn't.

Some time ago, in some of these threads, I commented on that, especially regarding the 2nd Bundesliga. I said that the secret to getting promoted to the 1st division was to do a great job winning everything possible at the beginning of each season, because it builds up a great cushion. So this is what you have to do. Of course, in the end you give it your all because you can't be left with nothing, but if you put in that effort from the beginning, like Leverkusen did once, it doesn't give any other team a chance.

[Alonso_]

Actually we will probably watch  a true clash of two different footballing philosophies. We’re are going to watch the struggle between Liverpool’s direct, vertical play and Paris’s patient, positional buildup. Second match will be in anfield. and anfield is a real hell. But i still think PSG’s disciplined mechanized form this season looks resilient enough to carry them to the semifinals with an aggregate score. lets see.

The recent performances of Liverpool have been disappointing for the team. Since Liverpool will be facing PSG, this match is likely to be a tense match but each team has a strong attack at home and it is really more impressive. Each team will definitely try to play strongly at Anfield but PSG's patient performance and the great work of their players will give them more confidence. We can predict that PSG will definitely try hard to beat Liverpool in this match, the coach leading the team is moving forward with a good strategy, besides they were the champions of last season.

No matter what happens, PSG has to win the first leg by a margin of two or more goals. Liverpool will fight hard in the second leg at Anfield, backed by the support of their fans. Galatasaray's 1-0 home victory wasn't enough to survive Anfield.

Well football is very unpredictable, I have been watching football for a long time, and it would be very bad to write off Liverpool at this stage of the Champions League, considering that Liverpool have more experience and has more history than PSG in the Champions League.

Liverpool are seen as the underdogs in this game in the Champions League and everyone is expecting PSG to beat Liverpool with a good goal margin, but personally I would have to give Liverpool a chance in this game, because football can be unpredictable.