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[kennycryptoitalia]

In Europe, the teams I know that can give Barcelona problems are Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich. But like I said earlier, if there are no injuries, I'll bet on Barcelona over these teams if they meet. The most difficult to decide would be PSG, because they play almost the same way.
This doesn't mean Barcelona cannot lose any match against other teams. This is football, a relegation team can win a title contender, but it doesn't mean they're better.

I don't think that Real Madrid have been better than this in the last two seasons, given that they have had many changes, especially on the bench, and that they have never performed impeccably. It was thanks to the strength of the individuals that they still managed not to fall too far behind in both the league and the Champions League, but I wouldn't say it was better than it is today.

[Arenga pinnata]

This season, Barcelona's performance is clearly better than last season. You can see for yourself that their attack is sharper,, and their defense is also much better. The proof is that in every match Barcelona has played so far, they have rarely conceded many goals. So,, with that in mind, I think it's clear that Barcelona has a very good chance of becoming champions in the Champions League. Basically, they are now more compact and solid. So, with that in mind, I don't think there's any reason to deny this fact. But yes, I hope none of Barcelona's main players are injured, because that's what makes everything dangerous for Barcelona. Because even one or two of Barcelona's main players are injured, it will clearly affect their performance. So, besides maintaining their skills, I hope Barcelona's players can also maintain their fitness to stay in top condition.

Last season, Barcelona also experienced a dip in performance when Yamal was injured and when Raphinha was injured. And I’m worried that could happen again this season, especially now that we’re in the international break, which always poses a risk to players representing their national teams.

However, Barcelona has indeed been slightly better this season compared to last season. Yamal even looks more confident this season, scoring quite a few goals and not just racking up assists. but we know that competition in the UCL is always full of surprises. sometimes the teams that look the strongest often end up losing and are unable to go far. Barcelona played well last season too, but in the end, they still fell short.

It’s been quite a while since Barcelona won the UCL. If I’m not mistaken, the last time Barcelona won the UCL was in the 2014–15 season, which means it was almost 11 years ago.

[banana33]

Arsenal performed fearlessly in last season's UEFA Champions League matches but this season they will have to face a much stronger team in the group stage matches, as you will notice that they face Lille in the second match of the UEFA Champions League but in the third match they have to play against a very experienced team like Bayern Munich.

At this stage it can be assumed that this season's group stage matches are going to be as competitive as the knockout stage matches. We all know this Arsenal's recent form has not been perfect but it still looks like the team will have to prepare to take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena Because this team of English Premier League will be under mental pressure against Bayern in this game of UCL.

In reality, Arsenal also faced Bayern Munich last year and didn't even emerge victorious after the match played at their home. This year they will face them again, but I think that this year Bayern Munich has a different type of wickedness to deploy on the pitch, given the uncomfortable exit they had last year.

[KTChampions]

It's crazy guy who bet on Manchester United. I believe they mentally destroyed, and i will be supporting Atletico Madrid in this game. Don't you know how big the morality booster get by Atletico players after they thrashed Real Madrid? So that's the main point here.
Talking about the line up, recently i read Rashford, Mainoo even Sesko get ruled out from their international duty. If they don't comeback and healthy at the match day. No reason to bet on them because missing all of them will be ruining their performance.

The player like Rashford has been naming as the guy with most of chances created for the club. So let imagine if MU will play without him, and a player with significant contribution to the club can't help them.
I rate them is far below Atletico Madrid at this moment.

I have my grandpa with his crystal ball telling me no points will be acquired by MU. They will go home with disappointment.

Rashford   I don't know what the stats say, but the fact is that things went downhill as soon as he returned to the club. Perhaps his absence will work to United's advantage? I don't see anything surprising in betting on United, even now when Atletico is on the rise (although nothing out of the ordinary has happened - the Madrid derby is always tough for Real), and United are not in the best form. The odds account for the risk, and the group stage isn't serious enough to expect consistent results. Last season, Arsenal thrashed Atletico 4-0 in the group stage, which was also unexpected.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Manchester City has reduced in terms of quality, they are not that team that almost everyone feared, I don't think they will be able to withstand this Barcelona, things have changed over the years. I'm thinking the major obstacle Barcelona will have is PSG, Bayern and any team that has a good defense. Barcelona has been finding it difficult to win against teams they dominate over but with proper defense. Inter Milan and ATM were the teams that removed from the last two editions. For Bayern and PSG, these two teams cannot be dominated over by Barcelona because they too have a good midfield that can hold the ball and push Barcelona back to defence. These two teams will be Barcelona major obstacle in the champions league.

It's interesting, I can't deny it, because I know it can happen just like you say. City is a team that has changed a lot, unlike Barcelona, who are playing very well and winning by a landslide. That's what has a big impact on morale. However, I think that City is currently undergoing a renewal. They have a good midfielder with signs of going forward, and the playmaking ability he can offer a player like Haaland is incredible. That still needs further development.

So far, they're doing a good job. The current structure of City was already in place under Pep's management, and now Maresca only needs to make a few adjustments, and it will still be a powerful team. I think that this time City will give Barcelona a good game.

[cande86]

When a team clearly known for scoring a lot of goals is attacking you constantly, the much you can do is counter attack and to do that successfully, you've got to break past the midfield with pace and Barcelona pretty much has that covered too. The team is in its best shape you know, they can't be better at all sides.

As they say, offense is the first defense. And in fact it is a situation perfectly interpreted by this Barcelona, which, having a very offensive team, tends to leave the opposing team much more in defense and also manages to find an impressive number of goals, given that every match always ends with a goal difference of at least three goals. And this in turn causes a rise in one's defense with the possibility of being subjected to counterattacks.

[pewboy]

You said that it would be wise for Hansi Flick to make some changes in the defense. I think Barcelona's defense is strong enough. Barca fans know very well that excessive high defense is Barcelona's strategy or bad habit. We have already seen this kind of high defense line of Barcelona. As a result, the opponent easily falls into the offside trap. It seems that Barcelona's defense line is the easiest to break. But the reality is completely different. The faster the opponent's forward, the more likely it is to fall into the offside trap. But strong teams like Atletico or Inter can break this kind of offside trap. So Barcelona's defense should be more aware in important matches. Apart from that, I don't see any other weakness in Barcelona. Barca are considered to be the most attacking team this season and at times it seems like every player on the team is in top form.

I believe that Barcelona's very high defense that Flick brought with him from Bayern Munich is more of a strategy, because it is a strategy that works, he is willing to risk scoring goals straight away, but on the other hand scoring more, since the team is positioned in a more offensive way it has a better chance of bringing home numerically more goals. Nonetheless, some changes and some improvements in defense should be made.

[Lillominato89]

When a team clearly known for scoring a lot of goals is attacking you constantly, the much you can do is counter attack and to do that successfully, you've got to break past the midfield with pace and Barcelona pretty much has that covered too. The team is in its best shape you know, they can't be better at all sides.

As they say, offense is the first defense. And in fact it is a situation perfectly interpreted by this Barcelona, which, having a very offensive team, tends to leave the opposing team much more in defense and also manages to find an impressive number of goals, given that every match always ends with a goal difference of at least three goals. And this in turn causes a rise in one's defense with the possibility of being subjected to counterattacks.

Over the years, Barcelona have got us used to being dazzled by their brilliant performances. As you quite rightly said, the best defence is attack, but I often prefer to look at it differently: rather than thinking that attacking is the best defence, I believe that if you have possession of the ball, your opponents cannot hurt you – and in that respect too, Barcelona have impressed us with their tiki-taka..

[bastisisca]

You should need to understand that through only one match we can't judge them like wether they will be good at all or will lose a quality. Mikel Arteta is very good coach and definitely he will make things better. Upcoming matches at UEFA champions league is not a big deal like they will easily manage to get the victory because opponent are not that good to be considered for a big concerned.....

Besides that if we talked about the the previous match of Arsenal like the lose against Brighton then probably it's was bit sucked and even I acknowledge it that it was a mistakes of Arsenal. But keep in mind that Arteta also elobrate it that the casue of lose it players ignorant. Especially defensive approach like Brighton utilize a high press and as results immediately they drop the ball and due to this they cause so many attempt. I think if they solved it then maybe they could retain the strength.

In reality I see a coach, but also a perfectionist. And you can also see it in how he manages his team while playing. He is a coach who understands where there are defects and where to go to improve the situation of his team. And it is certainly something that against Brighton served as a lesson for him in various changes.

[len01]

Maybe Barcelona didnt still have a serious team to play against yet but i still think that no one can defeat them. They are currently better then any team by a class. Still i wonder what will happen when they get a serious challenge

That is going a little too far. Sorry about that.

The fact is that Barcelona are not the only team in the UCL with high scoring productivity. PSG and Bayern are also among them. Besides that, Barcelona will eventually face PSG, and their La Liga schedule could also affect Barcelona's performance. So, if you say that there is not a single team capable of beating Barcelona, I disagree.

I am very confident that PSG can beat Barcelona.

[Jegileman]

In reality, Arsenal also faced Bayern Munich last year and didn't even emerge victorious after the match played at their home. This year they will face them again, but I think that this year Bayern Munich has a different type of wickedness to deploy on the pitch, given the uncomfortable exit they had last year.

They should come more prepared for this game because Arsenal are not looking like a team that’s ready to give up this season. Their performance has been top notch and has been screaming consistency. So far this season, I would say both team have performed a bit more well and needs to just maintain some level of consistency in order to stand a good chance when they face of in the champions league soon.

[Alex077]

Over the years, Barcelona have got us used to being dazzled by their brilliant performances. As you quite rightly said, the best defence is attack, but I often prefer to look at it differently: rather than thinking that attacking is the best defence, I believe that if you have possession of the ball, your opponents cannot hurt you – and in that respect too, Barcelona have impressed us with their tiki-taka..

You are wrong. Attack is not the best defense. Even trying to control match by possession alone is not possible to win.

Did you notice PSG's performance? Against Lille they had 71% ball possession and made 18 shot. Against Monaco they had 66% ball possession along with 20 shots of which 9 were on target. Even then PSG could not win these two matches.

It is true that Barcelona are able to win consistently because of their excellent attacking play. At the same time Barcelona's defense is also strong. They conceded only 7 goal. This is not because their attack is strong. Flick's match strategy is excellent. At the same time he makes his strategy by identifying weaknesses of opponent. This is why Barcelona is successful.

Madrid would be at top of the table if it was possible to perform well if the attack was strong. You know Los Blancos attack and midfield are stronger than Barcelona's.

[Alpha Marine]

I don't think that Real Madrid have been better than this in the last two seasons, given that they have had many changes, especially on the bench, and that they have never performed impeccably. It was thanks to the strength of the individuals that they still managed not to fall too far behind in both the league and the Champions League, but I wouldn't say it was better than it is today.

Madrid were better than this in the two previous seasons in my opinion. I know the season is still very young, but I'm not seeing any signs of improvement.
Last season, Madrid won seven of their first eight games, and they only drew one. The season before that, they won six of their first eight games and drew two. This season, Madrid have already lost two games out of eight matches. I agree that they have been bailed out by their individual qualities, but they are worse this season. They struggle too much.
At least last season, when Alonso was the coach, they didn't always struggle against small teams, but now, they struggle against any team that is a little formidable. They can't continue like this.

[Pi-network314159]

Maybe Barcelona didnt still have a serious team to play against yet but i still think that no one can defeat them. They are currently better then any team by a class. Still i wonder what will happen when they get a serious challenge

That is going a little too far. Sorry about that.

The fact is that Barcelona are not the only team in the UCL with high scoring productivity. PSG and Bayern are also among them. Besides that, Barcelona will eventually face PSG, and their La Liga schedule could also affect Barcelona's performance. So, if you say that there is not a single team capable of beating Barcelona, I disagree.

I am very confident that PSG can beat Barcelona.

Barcelona will face PSG in the group stage, I think Barcelona will win them in that match, PSG is not really serious at this stage. They have won it twice straight and something is noticeable in those two seasons, when the competition is at the this stage PSG struggles, they don't qualify to the next round like other big teams but with playoff, this has been their way and they turn to another team after the group stage. It has happened twice. I think Barcelona will beat them in the group stage but things will change if they happen to meet again in the knockout, this is my take on the game that will happen between these two teams

[Roseline492]

Last season, Barcelona also experienced a dip in performance when Yamal was injured and when Raphinha was injured. And I’m worried that could happen again this season, especially now that we’re in the international break, which always poses a risk to players representing their national teams.

Honestly with how affected Barcelona was when those two players broke down on injury, if it wasn't a club that's very strong they wouldn't have won the trophy the way they did because the struggling were becoming unbearable on the remaining players and they even had to give Rashford more privilege than they intended. Every season will definitely not going to be the same in terms of injury so I don't think those players will suffer another serious injury this season, although we cannot say for certain but I just have the confidence that they will not go through the same problem all over again.

[kennycryptoitalia]

The offensive prowess of Barcelona can deliver stunning goals on opponents. But being careless in terms of countering counter attacks can be fatal time bombs to the hopes of success in winning glory before strong opponents.

It will definitely be necessary to fortify the defensive department before the matches against equal level opponents. Repairing the back line weaknesses guarantees match stability, continues the hope of winning matches consistently, and clears the path towards winning trophies.

As mentioned, Barcelona is a team that tends to be very offensive. Flick brought to Spain, especially Barcelona, this quality of play in which the team tends to be more offensive while still using Barcelona's typical tiki-taka. But in this way you leave the defense a little more exposed and take a few more risks, but i think they are all calculated risks on the German coach's part.

[Hewlet]

Arsenal performed fearlessly in last season's UEFA Champions League matches but this season they will have to face a much stronger team in the group stage matches, as you will notice that they face Lille in the second match of the UEFA Champions League but in the third match they have to play against a very experienced team like Bayern Munich.

At this stage it can be assumed that this season's group stage matches are going to be as competitive as the knockout stage matches. We all know this Arsenal's recent form has not been perfect but it still looks like the team will have to prepare to take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena Because this team of English Premier League will be under mental pressure against Bayern in this game of UCL.

In reality, Arsenal also faced Bayern Munich last year and didn't even emerge victorious after the match played at their home. This year they will face them again, but I think that this year Bayern Munich has a different type of wickedness to deploy on the pitch, given the uncomfortable exit they had last year.

Football is not won by wishful thinking and just because you were beaten badly last season does not mean that you wont be beaten again. Arsenal has always beaten Chelsea an every season, they always think that they will break that yoke but unfortunately, nothing different still happened this season. When it comes to the expected outcome of the champions league, i have always taken it a game at a time rather than making projections based off previous encounter that happened long ago. Arsenal is equally ready for this champions league.

[m4r1o]

You can't be so certain that you will go a whole season without facing injury problems in your team, that is not how it works most often. The one thing that you should do in such case is that you prepare ahead of time and not allow it to happen before you will begin to look for another alternative. Barcelona are doing well now but if they overwhelmed most of their top players, they could be faced with fatigue which will affect their optimum performance they're exhibiting now. There should be a way to balance things up and they should stick to maintaining that form because that's the only way they can go far in this champions league and get to win the UCL trophy.

Barcelona are doing very well and i agree with your thoughts on this, because if a player like Raphinha or a player like Lamine Yamal, out of the blue, were to get injured, you would hardly be able to replace them with players of the same quality and this could represent a problem. So Flick must be good at knowing how to manage them during the various competitions.

[bastisisca]

I expect a lot from Real Madrid. Barcelona is undoubtedly at its peak right now; they're difficult to play against. They have an incredibly powerful attack, but believe me, Mourinho must have already seen their weaknesses, and it's a fact that their biggest weakness is their defense.

I disagree with that statement about the corruption that exists in La Liga. Certainly in the Champions League, being a championship seen more by more people, it is normal that there is a certain rigor in refereeing decisions and that perhaps many things are not let through. Let's say that it is more difficult to turn a blind eye than perhaps what happens in the championships.

[liasbaa]

You can't be so certain that you will go a whole season without facing injury problems in your team, that is not how it works most often. The one thing that you should do in such case is that you prepare ahead of time and not allow it to happen before you will begin to look for another alternative. Barcelona are doing well now but if they overwhelmed most of their top players, they could be faced with fatigue which will affect their optimum performance they're exhibiting now. There should be a way to balance things up and they should stick to maintaining that form because that's the only way they can go far in this champions league and get to win the UCL trophy.

Barcelona are doing very well and i agree with your thoughts on this, because if a player like Raphinha or a player like Lamine Yamal, out of the blue, were to get injured, you would hardly be able to replace them with players of the same quality and this could represent a problem. So Flick must be good at knowing how to manage them during the various competitions.

Hansi Flick needs to be careful with the players and rest the key players. It is certainly a consideration how Barcelona performs without the best players at the moment. I think Flick will be more careful with the use of substitutes and can use players who do not need to be on the bench occasionally. Raphinha and Yamal are currently having a great time on the field, scoring goals almost every match. If one or both of them get injured, the replacements are already decided, but the result will have a negative impact on the Barcelona team.