UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Season

[Barikui1]

Champions League is usually a priority for them as they are the team who have won this trophy most of any other team. Mourinho I think is a good choice despite him having passed his golden age nowadays still Real Madrid needs harmony and orchestration and most probably this is the guy to give them that. I was reading that Vinicius didn't want to renew his contract so far with Real Madrid so this may become a problem for Mourinho although having Mbappe is good enough in my opinion.

Vinicius junior want to renew his contract at real madrid, but the only stumbling block is his demands to be paid as much as mbappe is earning, which it seems like real madrid are not willing to give him such. Though they are still in negotiations and I am hopeful that both parties can find a compromise in this contract saga that have dragged on throughout this summer.

But wether vinicius junior stays at real madrid or not, I believe that they have the capacity to mount a serious title challenge in the Spanish laliga and also fight for the uefa champions league trophy, because Jose Mourinho that I know has what it takes to will do well with this real madrid team.

[Daniel91]

Dinamo Zagreb will host Kauno Zalgiris at home. We can say that Dinamo Zagreb is the heavy favorite in this match and absolutely must win its first home game. Kauno Zalgiris may be undefeated in its most recent matches. In fact, it did not lose to any of its opponents in the previous two qualifying rounds, but it’s important to note that it has not faced a powerhouse like Dinamo Zagreb. Although Dinamo Zagreb struggled against Thun, it was the team that ultimately advanced to the next round. To secure advancement in its first home game, it could overwhelm its opponent with a high-pressure game and flood the net with goals.

I agree that Dinamo is the favorite in the match against Kauno Zalgiris, but Dinamo was also a big favorite in the previous match against Thun and barely went further, with a miraculous turnaround and a 3:2 victory after losing 2:0 at home, and only after the Thun player was sent off.
Kauno Zalgiris is an unknown club to me, but given that they made it to the 3rd round of qualification, they are not bad and Dynamo will have problems if they enter this game relaxed, like in the match against Thun.
Of the other matches, I think the most interesting matches will be between Sparta and Lyon, Union and Bodo and Fenerbahçe and Sturm, and I expect uncertain matches until the end.

[Unsoldier]

In my view, there are two noteworthy matches in the Champions League today. The first is Sparta Prague vs. Lyon (although Lyon is the favorite here, Prague could pull off a surprise).

The other match is between Union SG and Bodø/Glimt. Both teams competed in the Champions League last year, and Bodø, in particular, had a very successful season.
Now, one of these two teams will miss out on the league phase. I see Bodø as the more likely team to advance in this tie.

Considering Bodo/Glimt's successful run in the Champions League last season, they have a solid chance of reaching the group stage. Lyon is also a strong side, fully capable of making it to the main draw. It will also be interesting to keep an eye on Crvena Zvezda, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb. These teams are the favorites in their ties and stand a good chance of advancing to the fourth Champions League qualifying round.

[jakdanyel]

After the win against Thun, Dinamo are favourites to qualify for the Champions League. They should comfortably beat Žalgiris over two legs, but for me the main problem is that they could face Viking in the playoff—the worst opponent they could get. Still, I believe they can qualify for the Champions League.

Indeed Zalgiris is a very easy opponent to deal with. I hope Dinamo don't mess things up which would help Beşiktaş in the Europa League at the same time.

Because the loser of this matchup will face them there. I would love to see Beşiktaş moving on to playoffs and even league phase with Vincenzo Italiano.

But if Dinamo lose this one surprisingly then they would be a more challenging opponent for the Turkish team.  

[pewboy]

However, until Real shows that they have become a team again, and not just a collection of expensive players without discipline, for me the main favorites to win the Champions League this season are still PSG and Bayern.

Yes, Real Madrid have a duty to fight for the title, they are an important team with a competent coach who have won a lot. Of course Mourinho hasn't been doing well lately, but i think it could be his year. It will also be difficult to win the Champions League, but Real Madrid have always done well in the Champions League, they rarely make mistakes for many years. Of course Paris Saint-Germain is a strong team and has the best coach at the moment. Bayern to see how it goes.

[Showlove01]

However, until Real shows that they have become a team again, and not just a collection of expensive players without discipline, for me the main favorites to win the Champions League this season are still PSG and Bayern.

Yes, Real Madrid have a duty to fight for the title, they are an important team with a competent coach who have won a lot. Of course Mourinho hasn't been doing well lately, but i think it could be his year. It will also be difficult to win the Champions League, but Real Madrid have always done well in the Champions League, they rarely make mistakes for many years. Of course Paris Saint-Germain is a strong team and has the best coach at the moment. Bayern to see how it goes.

When you said Real Madrid is an important team it makes me wonder if there is a team that is not important, been important doesn't mean they can not or they won't have a downtime. Every team do have a downtime when they won't perform or function as they use to but it should not be for too long otherwise it becomes a very big problem to solve. I believe they will do well but that doesn't mean they will win all the trophy, it is going to be a gradual process.

[Rgram]

Vinicius junior want to renew his contract at real madrid, but the only stumbling block is his demands to be paid as much as mbappe is earning, which it seems like real madrid are not willing to give him such. Though they are still in negotiations and I am hopeful that both parties can find a compromise in this contract saga that have dragged on throughout this summer.

It’s really challenging to be Vinicius Jnr you know, at one point, he was the most valued player in Real Madrid and it literally did look as though the entire club depended on him and suddenly, Mbappe comes in from a free transfer and takes it all, the fans and pay grade, all of it. I don’t see how he would be paid as much as Mbappe, Mbappe is way more better than Vinicius Jnr to be frank and his got the capacity to carry the club.
Real Madrid might just spice his contract a little but, I don’t see Vini leaving even in the event that they do not.

[Callido]

Yes, Real Madrid have a duty to fight for the title, they are an important team with a competent coach who have won a lot. Of course Mourinho hasn't been doing well lately, but i think it could be his year. It will also be difficult to win the Champions League, but Real Madrid have always done well in the Champions League, they rarely make mistakes for many years. Of course Paris Saint-Germain is a strong team and has the best coach at the moment. Bayern to see how it goes.

Mourinho reaction to the players performance during the preseason games shows he is unhappy with the team, he has lots of work to do with the players, we may be expecting results far too soon from Mourinho because the players are not in their best form yet, certain orders haven't been put in check.

Real Madrid might start being the club we intend them to be in the middle of the season, the players need more time to adapt, and also some new signings are kind of poorly performing, judging from the preseason games.

[martinom]

I think he can help the team, but we are not sure because other teams are also not slacking, every team is preparing really strong against next season.

It's certainly true that it's a shame that he wasn't able to win the championship, Mourinho now has the duty to bring Real Madrid to the top, he has strong players and he can't go this long without winning anything. Obviously the other teams are also improving, i think La Liga is a more balanced championship.

[Hyphen(-)]

I think he can help the team, but we are not sure because other teams are also not slacking, every team is preparing really strong against next season.

It's certainly true that it's a shame that he wasn't able to win the championship, Mourinho now has the duty to bring Real Madrid to the top, he has strong players and he can't go this long without winning anything. Obviously the other teams are also improving, i think La Liga is a more balanced championship.

Yes, even the owners would have discussed with him and he saw the reality of what the team was facing in the past two seasons; for him to have accepted the job, he knew that there will be so much expectation that is why he can’t afford to make any error, and he will want all players to do their best in order to make the team great again.

Starting from solving the dressing room problem, to making the team great again, he have a lot of work to do although he has been there before, and he can do it but not for long because the pattern of football has completely changed.

[Iamgoat]

It’s really challenging to be Vinicius Jnr you know, at one point, he was the most valued player in Real Madrid and it literally did look as though the entire club depended on him and suddenly, Mbappe comes in from a free transfer and takes it all, the fans and pay grade, all of it. I don’t see how he would be paid as much as Mbappe, Mbappe is way more better than Vinicius Jnr to be frank and his got the capacity to carry the club.
Real Madrid might just spice his contract a little but, I don’t see Vini leaving even in the event that they do not.

It is good for a club like Real Madrid to accommodate big players but it should not be at the detriment of their pocket and financial stability because anything which is going to affect them financially as big as the team is they should just avoid liabilities which will make them financially incapable of handling many other things. I therefore advise the club to look inwards and make the appropriate decisions for themselves. Having the likes of Vini Jr together with Mbappe in the same squad

[Chilwell]

However, until Real shows that they have become a team again, and not just a collection of expensive players without discipline, for me the main favorites to win the Champions League this season are still PSG and Bayern.

Yes, Real Madrid have a duty to fight for the title, they are an important team with a competent coach who have won a lot. Of course Mourinho hasn't been doing well lately, but i think it could be his year. It will also be difficult to win the Champions League, but Real Madrid have always done well in the Champions League, they rarely make mistakes for many years. Of course Paris Saint-Germain is a strong team and has the best coach at the moment. Bayern to see how it goes.

Real Madrid have a very huge responsibility on their head especially with the new manager, there have been the best team so far in the Champions League because they have the highest record of winning this particular trophy, that is why they are the best. Mourinho was here before but he could not be able to win champions League, this is even the main reason why I have so much confidence in their performance to win it in coming season.

The paris Saint-Germain that you have mentioned have the quality of winning it again too but honestly they will face a lot of challenges compare to last two seasons that didn't won it. I don't know why you didn't mention Arsenal on your list, I am expecting another surprise again with them because they are still in a better form up to now.