UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[BIT-BENDER]

Something that fascinated me from yesterday match was how Paris Saint Germain were very technical especially with their goal kick. The keeper was deliberately kicking the ball out of play in the same wing that Micheal Olise is at so that Bayern Munich can restart with a throwing therefore blocking any quick Press from or through Olise.
I believe Luis Enrique showed tactical advantage that he has over Vincent Kompany in the match, Vincent Kompany will be a great coach but the difference was clear yesterday.

[Oluwa-btc]

I love Luis Enrique. He is indeed a good learner from his own errors and mistakes.

Who else observed him correcting what he should have done when PSG took the lead  with 5 goals to 2 in the game yesterday?! He should have switched up to being compact especially with the defenders. And thanks to the introduction of Fabian Ruiz who complemented both Vitinha and Neves during that game. Also Arsenal beating PSG will be a lot difficult during the finals,  I'm convinced they'll them asses knocked when they go against PSG. In my head, PSG wins it back to back.

[Shineup]

Now that we have a finalist Arsenal will be in the final with PSG and it's going to be quite interesting for a club that has always had a quick attacking edge (although Arsenal seem to be losing it at the end of the season) but it's a final and I want something different from them.

Many things come to mind after losing the game yesterday. And as for now we can't say Arsenal will win the league because they can do the opposite at the end of the league. But we still have hope on Arsenal than PSG. Straight betting on that match might disappoint gamblers so it will be good to choose draw or double chance.

In my opinion I don't think the chances of arsenal winning the league is high because compared to psg their performance isn't really on their level. Arsenal has not really been a hundred percent lately even though they have been winning their matches, their attack is not really as good as psg at the moment. Psg has a high chance of winning not only because they are won last season but they are in a more better form than arsenal. Arsenal are the underdogs compared to them but I still think that anything can still happen at the end of the day.

Apart from defense there's no were you will compare the Arsenal team to that of Paris Saint Germain's team, on a norm Arsenal do not stand a chance unless a miracle might happen the same way it happened for Chelsea, but I don't really think it will work for them this time, but deep down I'd prefer Arsenal to win this season's UEFA Champions League, at least to break that spell, I just hope they really win it, Mikel Arteta and his boys should please deliver this last time, Manny fans are really depending on them on this one.

[IceLincoln]

Something that fascinated me from yesterday match was how Paris Saint Germain were very technical especially with their goal kick. The keeper was deliberately kicking the ball out of play in the same wing that Micheal Olise is at so that Bayern Munich can restart with a throwing therefore blocking any quick Press from or through Olise.
I believe Luis Enrique showed tactical advantage that he has over Vincent Kompany in the match, Vincent Kompany will be a great coach but the difference was clear yesterday.

Yeah it’s true Luis Enrique has transformed this Paris St Germain side and there was an improvement in tactics in yesterdays game but that game wasn’t decided by just the players and the coaches the errors of the ref took some level of fairness out of the game. It was a good game aside that, I expected a low scoreline cos both teams will be more conservative.
Luis Enrique has proved himself one of the best coaches out there, Vincent Kompany is still young and is upcoming to be great.

[GIF-JOBS]

What I predicted was all wrong I thought the UCL final was Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich but it turned out that both clubs lost in the semifinals in the end PSG and Arsenal will face each other, just last night I placed a bet on the UCL winner is Bayern Munich but unfortunately they lost. I think PSG will win the UCL trophy again this season, PSG looks very strong and clever even though Arsenal has a strong defense but PSG has quite sharp attacking players so I'm pretty sure this time PSG will be the winner.

It was a disappointing performance from Bayern Munich, for the Atletico Madrid and Arsenal game if you had followed their game play during the group stage where they lost to Arsenal you would have avoided them cause Atletico Madrid has been so inconsistent especially when they play against teams that are not in their league but the Bayern Munich's defeat was surprising to me I mean you made everyone believe in them due to their form this season but playing against a team like PSG and you leave your defense to be porous you don't expect to escape defeat. Arsenal and PSG has a good defense but the attackers will do the hard work to create chances to score the goals to ensure their team wins.

Yes, especially the Bayern Munich match yesterday was really disappointing for me. PSG scored the first goal at the beginning of the first half, Bayern's performance throughout the first half was not very good, it can be said that PSG was completely under control, but in the second half Bayern Munich should have put themselves in a better position, but they continued to perform poorly like in the first half. PSG was also better than Bayern in terms of attack, it is really disappointing to see their performance like this despite it being their home ground. Since the match was at Bayern Munich's home ground, they should have been more aggressive in this match and scored several goals, but we did not see that in the match, rather their game seemed irresponsible to me, despite it being the last chance to go to the final, their performance was not enough, and that's why they lost the last chance for go to the final.

[Juicyhome]

I love Luis Enrique. He is indeed a good learner from his own errors and mistakes.

Who else observed him correcting what he should have done when PSG took the lead  with 5 goals to 2 in the game yesterday?! He should have switched up to being compact especially with the defenders. And thanks to the introduction of Fabian Ruiz who complemented both Vitinha and Neves during that game. Also Arsenal beating PSG will be a lot difficult during the finals,  I'm convinced they'll them asses knocked when they go against PSG. In my head, PSG wins it back to back.

Luis Enrique is an experienced coach and a good one at that, he knows how to change game, he make psg a very strong club in Europe, he likes team work, and once you're not playing to his plan no matter who you are he will drop you. He's a very disciplined Coach.

As for Arsenal they should just decline the final if they can, this is football and I don't see Arsenal winning this PSG, PSG will humiliate Arsenal in the final, psg is winning it back to back, they are too strong to be beaten by Arsenal, I'll stake. High on psg because I know they won't disappoint me. Arsenal has tried to reach this level in the champions League, I don't expected them but they did it. Kudos to them.

[dzonikg28]

Something that fascinated me from yesterday match was how Paris Saint Germain were very technical especially with their goal kick. The keeper was deliberately kicking the ball out of play in the same wing that Micheal Olise is at so that Bayern Munich can restart with a throwing therefore blocking any quick Press from or through Olise.
I believe Luis Enrique showed tactical advantage that he has over Vincent Kompany in the match, Vincent Kompany will be a great coach but the difference was clear yesterday.

That is what they say and I read online that this was intentionally, but was it confirmed by the player or the coach?

I think I remember when PSG kicked their kick-offs into the opponent's half on the outside such that they had to throw in the ball deep in their own half. I understand how that can create instant pressure for the team that is pushed back, but in this case did he really play that ball there again and again on purpose?

They said Enrique was angry one time, but that is supposed to be part of the plan. It could be strategy and I think it wouldn't be stupid to do that.

[Bigjoe33]

while waiting for a Bayern Munich vs. Atletico Madrid final, it looks like PSG and Arsenal go and knock them out... i never imagined Bayern would lose today. it's a long shot but I hope Bayern Munich turns the game around so we can watch a better final match.

If Beyern was better, then they should have won. But they didn't, meaning the team that won was better. PSG are really good presently and are playing very well. Beyern tried there best to break through, but there was no access for them. PSG are good right from defense down to there forward and attack. They won and qaulified, and if you ask me, they deserved it. A team who plays well deserves to win, unless luck isn't on your side at all.

On the other hand, due to the poor run of Arsenal lately, people thought Athletico would see Arsenal off easily and be at the finals, but reverse is the case. Arsenal have out themselves together and managed to win them on a 2:1 aggregate. So, it's PSG vs Arsenal finals, ams we can't expect less from the two teams.

PSG are defending champions, and they must retain there trophy, while Arsenal hasn't won it in there history, and they must win it for the first time after loosing it to Barcelona in 2006 in there last finals. It's gonna be a tough one, ams we can't just predict. Though people are seen PSG to win again since there physicality and good forward and attacking power is very good and strong, but we know football. The best team will always win, though luck also has a chance

[Egii Nna]

Luis Enrique is an experienced coach and a good one at that, he knows how to change game, he make psg a very strong club in Europe, he likes team work, and once you're not playing to his plan no matter who you are he will drop you. He's a very disciplined Coach.

As for Arsenal they should just decline the final if they can, this is football and I don't see Arsenal winning this PSG, PSG will humiliate Arsenal in the final, psg is winning it back to back, they are too strong to be beaten by Arsenal, I'll stake. High on psg because I know they won't disappoint me. Arsenal has tried to reach this level in the champions League, I don't expected them but they did it. Kudos to them.

Luis Enrique really did a wonderful job yesterday, which anyone that watch the game yesterday, won’t say the didn’t use a very good and amazing strategy to make it to the final. We know that kompany was also good but Luis Enrique out smart him yesterday.

For arsenal, I know it will be as usual, they will still make it to the pitch and go back trophyless. Because there is no way on earth Arsenal will be able to change the situation back in their favor. PSG is not like other big teams, they do things differently and for arsenal against PSG in the final, I am certain PSG will get their second champions league trophy in a roll.

[xzone]

Something that fascinated me from yesterday match was how Paris Saint Germain were very technical especially with their goal kick. The keeper was deliberately kicking the ball out of play in the same wing that Micheal Olise is at so that Bayern Munich can restart with a throwing therefore blocking any quick Press from or through Olise.
I believe Luis Enrique showed tactical advantage that he has over Vincent Kompany in the match, Vincent Kompany will be a great coach but the difference was clear yesterday.

I disagree. I think the reason the match ended that way was due to the referee's wrong decisions. Bayern could have won this match, but the referee consistently acted like a PSG supporter. You can't make so many wrong decisions in such a crucial match; it's completely unfair.
I don't think there was a difference in quality between the coaches or players; the two teams were very close in strength. In fact, Bayern Munich absolutely deserved to win this match, but they couldn't because of the referee

[letteredhub]

I did not think that it was over yet for Bayern Munich the moment they conceded that goal since there was much time to play and I do not expect that Bayern should go defensive against PSG when they're of equal strength on the field. Just that the Bayern players threw away lots of goals opportunities that they would have scored when there was much time in the game.

You mean PSG was the side defending? Not Bayern.
Obviously PSG got what they needed, 2 goals margin is a lot in UCL and the moment you allow your opponent to have such especially that early.. it’s definitely going to be an hard game.

They wasted opportunities.. sure and PSG did same but fair since they used CA . Overall, it was an off-target shots completion.

PSG knew they can’t beat them if they play openly like the first game , that strategy was actually a good one and I think they would win the UCL once again.

No mate, I wasn't actually talking about Bayern doing the defending but just saying it isn't a game we will be seeing Bayern defending since they're an attacking team. But what really killed Bayern in this second leg was just their inability to convert their opportunities and even the midfield wasn't up to expectation.

The counter attack played out fine for PSG but then I was also expecting that Bayern would have  changed their tactics from trying to get the ball into the PSG eighteen yard box to start striking from outside the box since their tactics wasn't bringing the goal faster. And like you mentioned, even some of the few shots made were off targets. The odds in the finals favour PSG all round and Arsenal would be going into the game as underdogs but as they say, you don't underestimate any team that has fought it way into the finals of the UCL.

[Ndabagi01]

Something that fascinated me from yesterday match was how Paris Saint Germain were very technical especially with their goal kick. The keeper was deliberately kicking the ball out of play in the same wing that Micheal Olise is at so that Bayern Munich can restart with a throwing therefore blocking any quick Press from or through Olise.
I believe Luis Enrique showed tactical advantage that he has over Vincent Kompany in the match, Vincent Kompany will be a great coach but the difference was clear yesterday.

This is indeed a tactical think to do and not everyone would have noticed that even after watching the match. Oliseh is a player that has a very strong advantage on his opponent when moving the ball, so not allowing him to balance and make any move decision was the best thing for the team to have done, they’ve shown Vincent Kompany that they’re in the game longer than he can imagine. Vincent Kompany will do well in the future but for now, he has to battle it out with more experienced coaches to learn how to better his tactical approach in every game.

[Supreme Donvic]

Many people are already saying that PSG is going to win Arsenal I really don't understand how you people see Arsenal, this is a team that has been unbeating throughout the champions League title race this season you all think PSG will win Arsenal so easily well no problem till that day.
If Arsenal should win the premier League title before that match believe me they will win the champions League trophy they have everything and I believe PSG maybe underestimating Arsenal and that will be their downfall Arsenal has what it takes to win the champions League title so you all should stop saying that PSG are already the champions of Europe until the match is being played Arsenal is a very good club with a very good team.

[Oluwa-btc]

I love Luis Enrique. He is indeed a good learner from his own errors and mistakes.

Who else observed him correcting what he should have done when PSG took the lead  with 5 goals to 2 in the game yesterday?! He should have switched up to being compact especially with the defenders. And thanks to the introduction of Fabian Ruiz who complemented both Vitinha and Neves during that game. Also Arsenal beating PSG will be a lot difficult during the finals,  I'm convinced they'll them asses knocked when they go against PSG. In my head, PSG wins it back to back.

Luis Enrique is an experienced coach and a good one at that, he knows how to change game, he make psg a very strong club in Europe, he likes team work, and once you're not playing to his plan no matter who you are he will drop you. He's a very disciplined Coach.

As for Arsenal they should just decline the final if they can, this is football and I don't see Arsenal winning this PSG, PSG will humiliate Arsenal in the final, psg is winning it back to back, they are too strong to be beaten by Arsenal, I'll stake. High on psg because I know they won't disappoint me. Arsenal has tried to reach this level in the champions League, I don't expected them but they did it. Kudos to them.

They're here again in the Champions League finals is thank you to the president of the club and also the manager Luis Enrique.

Why would they decline the finals? It is every reason why they need to play the finals. I mean, they could still go ahead to win the game against PSG who knows?!
Paris Saint-Germain are technically better especially when attacking and they can hurt Arsenal in many ways. Should be an interesting game with lots of actions.

[tygeade]

Referee was one of the worst I have ever seen in a long time. I remember that Roma final Europa just a few years ago, and I remember very clearly the Chelsea vs Barcelona game, those are the ones that comes to mind clearly because they were very corrupt as well, and this was one of those type of games. These type of referee should not get a job again in UEFA, that is all you can do.

You can't retrofit the game, you can't make the game played again, whatever happened has happened, but you can definitely make sure the referee never gets a job at this level again, no UEFA competitions, not even conference league group game let alone some semi final game, and that will send a message to other referees to do a better job.

[Agbamoni]

I love Luis Enrique. He is indeed a good learner from his own errors and mistakes.

Who else observed him correcting what he should have done when PSG took the lead  with 5 goals to 2 in the game yesterday?! He should have switched up to being compact especially with the defenders. And thanks to the introduction of Fabian Ruiz who complemented both Vitinha and Neves during that game. Also Arsenal beating PSG will be a lot difficult during the finals,  I'm convinced they'll them asses knocked when they go against PSG. In my head, PSG wins it back to back.

When the press asked Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany if they will continue the same attacking football in the second leg, Luis Enrique and Vincent Kopany said yet is the only styel of play they know. Eventually, Luis Enrique was smart enough to defend the goals the lead. Kompany has a lot to learn in the managerial job. I think he not there yet, for now he is overhyped but he has a good managerial career ahead of him. Luis Enrique is a smart manager, one that dont use emotions to do his job.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Source: https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/uefa/d-8477872/bayern-vs-psg-imbang-1-1-les-parisiens-melaju-ke-final/amp
Bayern had tried hard to win at home against PSG, but unfortunately, Bayern still couldn't produce a good result, drawing against PSG with a score of 1-1, resulting in a 5-6 aggregate score. Of course, in the end, PSG advanced to the final. This will certainly be painful for Bayern fans, who had hoped to see Bayern win and advance to the final, but in fact, the team they supported was unable to defeat PSG. Now, Bayern's struggle in the Champions League is enough, and next season they can try again.

Obviously, PSG had an advantage over Bayern even from their previous match. If you were observant of the pattern to which those goals were scored, you'd understand that it was a real struggle of who would dominate the game. I was expecting more goals from the second leg, but it turned out only one goal was all PSG needed to move to the next phase of the competition, and they defended to keep the score leveled.

[promise444c5]

The counter attack played out fine for PSG but then I was also expecting that Bayern would have  changed their tactics from trying to get the ball into the PSG eighteen yard box to start striking from outside the box since their tactics wasn't bringing the goal faster.

That was the only method they could use at that moment, when a Side is defending like, it always useless to try to be trying to take the shots from far range, it gives room for easy possession and a counter attack .. that was the only way but PSG knew what they were upto, they were satisfied already with their position.

I disagree. I think the reason the match ended that way was due to the referee's wrong decisions. Bayern could have won this match, but the referee consistently acted like a PSG supporter. You can't make so many wrong decisions in such a crucial match; it's completely unfair.

Maybe but it will still be difficult to win the match..  I could have only thought of draw then an extratime  but PSG could have been force to play a normal game. Still won’t save some bets that night

[Taricoins]

I love Luis Enrique. He is indeed a good learner from his own errors and mistakes.

Who else observed him correcting what he should have done when PSG took the lead  with 5 goals to 2 in the game yesterday?! He should have switched up to being compact especially with the defenders. And thanks to the introduction of Fabian Ruiz who complemented both Vitinha and Neves during that game. Also Arsenal beating PSG will be a lot difficult during the finals,  I'm convinced they'll them asses knocked when they go against PSG. In my head, PSG wins it back to back.

That match showed alot of different tactics especially there dynamicity when it comes to there midfield, I saw Fabian Ruiz not only assist Zaire Emery, but he also helped in closing down Olise, especially those is tight inside the box runs hence the reason Olise had to cut through outside the 18 yards box, and that helped boost the overall defense of the team.

Another amazing thing that happened that I noticed was when Dembele was subbed off in the 65th minutes, he didn't even complain buy instead, he cheered for his team mates, that tells us a lot about the this PSG team.

[Adams0001]

Referee was one of the worst I have ever seen in a long time. I remember that Roma final Europa just a few years ago, and I remember very clearly the Chelsea vs Barcelona game, those are the ones that comes to mind clearly because they were very corrupt as well, and this was one of those type of games. These type of referee should not get a job again in UEFA, that is all you can do.

You can't retrofit the game, you can't make the game played again, whatever happened has happened, but you can definitely make sure the referee never gets a job at this level again, no UEFA competitions, not even conference league group game let alone some semi final game, and that will send a message to other referees to do a better job.

Exactly, the ref really give Paris to much advantage in that game, I think he just prefer psg to achieve the victory to qualify to the next around. If the referee blow very well I don't think psg will get the opportunity to win that match .but that is football many referee always make big mistakes in big matches. And I can says that they do the same for Real madrid when they face bayern Munich when they gave camavinga red card in just a small mistakes and this is daby game and the referee just spoiled the game and give Munich advantage and defeat madrid before the 90 mint. Congrats for Psg and Arsenal for qualify to champions league final this season.