[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[Sim_card]

If City played against a weaker team this time around so that they could face a harder opponent later on the season when the schedule is less compact, they may had a chance, and to be fair they are Manchester City so they always have a chance. But looking at the current moment, even without a proper striker, I feel like Real Madrid has a better chance. Give City a break before the game and you will see their best, but they are going to play their third game within a week or something when they play against Madrid, which is a lot and I fear that they may not be at their best on the long run.

Yep. Real Madrid was fortunate because they acted as hosts in the first leg. Apart from the home advantage, Real Madrid had a longer preparation time than City in this match.
And Real Madrid also has a better record against Manchester City when competing at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Galacticos has won three of five meetings at the Santiago Bernabeu since the 2012/13 season.

Even at that real Madrid still tried and getting the draw is still not as bad as losing at home to Manchester city because when they get to Etihad stadium, the standard will be up and the they would need a straight win for them to qualify, I know even now a win is needed but at least the two teams are going to be the ones fighting for the win . From Manchester city point of view, they really out did themselves and played exceedingly well and with this results the pressure is now on real Madrid.

Of course, there is nobody that is having a higher advantage than the other, because it was a 3-3 draw. Etihad stadium would determine who will be the winner of the quarter finals. However, Manchester City can say that they have more advantage of winning the match than Real Madrid, because they are playing at home. Both clubs played impressively, but I never expected much goals in the match.

[Rruchi man]

Of course, there is nobody that is having a higher advantage than the other, because it was a 3-3 draw. Etihad stadium would determine who will be the winner of the quarter finals. However, Manchester City can say that they have more advantage of winning the match than Real Madrid, because they are playing at home. Both clubs played impressively, but I never expected much goals in the match.

With the level of quality that both team showed the winner of the game will not be determined by the home and away advantage but by the team with the best strategy and tactics. Six goals were recorded in the game, that's a huge record, which proofs that the attackers from the two teams are sound. Real Madrid will plan to do in Etihad what Manchester City came to do in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, just as Arsenal will be planning a raid in Germany.

Manchester City played well without KDB, I am certain that Pep will introduce KDB for the second leg, he can be the difference.

[Zed0X]

City has to be more confident now when they head home knowing they did well despite missing some of their key players in the first leg. I think they will open up as the huge favorite in the second leg. It's the same with Bayern Munich after drawing against Arsenal.

Depending on the the odds, I might bet on parlay for City and Bayern Munich to advance after leg 2.

[Uruhara]

City has to be more confident now when they head home knowing they did well despite missing some of their key players in the first leg. I think they will open up as the huge favorite in the second leg. It's the same with Bayern Munich after drawing against Arsenal.

Depending on the the odds, I might bet on parlay for City and Bayern Munich to advance after leg 2.

What I didn't expect was Arsenal being held to a draw by Bayern. But for the draw between Man City and Madrid, I think it is no longer surprising. Because last season the same thing happened. And yes, Man City must now be more confident for the second leg. because they could hold the home team to a draw. So Man City should be superior when they host the second leg.

[armanda90]

City has to be more confident now when they head home knowing they did well despite missing some of their key players in the first leg. I think they will open up as the huge favorite in the second leg. It's the same with Bayern Munich after drawing against Arsenal.

Depending on the the odds, I might bet on parlay for City and Bayern Munich to advance after leg 2.

What I didn't expect was Arsenal being held to a draw by Bayern. But for the draw between Man City and Madrid, I think it is no longer surprising. Because last season the same thing happened. And yes, Man City must now be more confident for the second leg. because they could hold the home team to a draw. So Man City should be superior when they host the second leg.

Little surprised with Arsenal success being held draw Bayern Munich with usually always got loss bigger score although with home match. Bayern Munich performance very poor in this season from domestic league and had not quit well. Arsenal must improving thier performance on second leg match and seems they have chance for this time make Bayern Munich eliminated from quarter final.
Real Madrid always fail get advantage when playing on their home against Manchester City, being held draw must working hard for second leg match and need to win if want qualify.

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City has to be more confident now when they head home knowing they did well despite missing some of their key players in the first leg. I think they will open up as the huge favorite in the second leg. It's the same with Bayern Munich after drawing against Arsenal.

Depending on the the odds, I might bet on parlay for City and Bayern Munich to advance after leg 2.

What I didn't expect was Arsenal being held to a draw by Bayern. But for the draw between Man City and Madrid, I think it is no longer surprising. Because last season the same thing happened. And yes, Man City must now be more confident for the second leg. because they could hold the home team to a draw. So Man City should be superior when they host the second leg.

This victory will be something that will boost Manchester City's morality, because they can hold Real Madrid to a draw and it will be an advantage for them because in the second leg Manchester City will play as hosts.

I think their job was to be successful in this match, even though they didn't win, they managed to prevent Real Madrid from having the upper hand in the second leg. Because Real Madrid must be able to play under the pressure of Manchester City fans. This is getting interesting.

[Zed0X]

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What I didn't expect was Arsenal being held to a draw by Bayern.

I wasn't that surprised. One thing I've realized is that Bayern probably gave up their challenge for the title and shifted their focus on the Champions League. They are only doing enough in Bundesliga to keep their second position but they are full force on CL.

[Sunderland]

Feel a bit surprised after seeing the market for the 2nd leg of Bayern vs Arsenal, I thought Bayern would only get around 1.7x
It turns out that Arsenal is still the favorite if we look at the market today with the odds 2.51x and Bayern 2.55x.
Is this a sign that Arsenal will be qualify into the next round?

[DaNNy001]

Of course, there is nobody that is having a higher advantage than the other, because it was a 3-3 draw. Etihad stadium would determine who will be the winner of the quarter finals. However, Manchester City can say that they have more advantage of winning the match than Real Madrid, because they are playing at home. Both clubs played impressively, but I never expected much goals in the match.

With the level of quality that both team showed the winner of the game will not be determined by the home and away advantage but by the team with the best strategy and tactics. Six goals were recorded in the game, that's a huge record, which proofs that the attackers from the two teams are sound. Real Madrid will plan to do in Etihad what Manchester City came to do in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, just as Arsenal will be planning a raid in Germany.

Manchester City played well without KDB, I am certain that Pep will introduce KDB for the second leg, he can be the difference.

Well am still a believer of what the home team crowd can do and I still stand strongly corrected that the home team fans at the Etihad might also offer an edge over the likes of their opponent come the return leg of this fixture.  Manchester City have really done well by not losing in the first place so the heat will be on Madrid to simulate what their opponent did at the bernabue of which I strongly believe they can also do because of the vibrant and attacking nature of their team.

[JoyMarsha]

City has to be more confident now when they head home knowing they did well despite missing some of their key players in the first leg. I think they will open up as the huge favorite in the second leg. It's the same with Bayern Munich after drawing against Arsenal.

Depending on the the odds, I might bet on parlay for City and Bayern Munich to advance after leg 2.

Real Madrid having a draw match at home with Manchester City is not a good result on their side because that will give Manchester the advantage to do everything within their power to make sure they win Real Madrid in the second leg.

I am looking at Real Madrid to qualify for the semi-finals, but as for Arsenal and Bayern Munich, let the best team win

 

[vegasus]

.....Although right now, both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are ahead or leading, this doesn't guarantee that they are the winner. Still many times to even be changing the result

The scoreline tonight in the game between Real Madrid and Manchester City is something I never thought of would happen because I fancied the home team to crush Pep Guardiola Manchester City. This is without doubt one of the toughest games of the season in the UEFA Champions League competition. The away team opened the scoring but couldn't maintain their lead for long time as they allowed Real Madrid to equalize and even take the lead before halftime. In the second half of the game, I thought Real Madrid would further extend their lead but to my surprise, Manchester City scored two more goals in the game to overturn the deficit before Federico Valverde scored the last goal of the game. The second leg will take place at Manchester City's home ground and I expect a tougher game than we saw tonight.

It makes perfect sense when they end up drawing. Because both Real Madrid and Man City are cool, they are all strong and tough. Even though the tactics Ancelotti used might be quite different, this is the result. Whether in the second leg, he will continue to use the same or different tactics. Of course, if you want to win, neither Real Madrid nor Man City can afford to be careless at all. I don't know, because they are both strong and effective, maybe whoever gets a much bigger profit factor, they will win. Yes, because they are both equally strong, it feels like watching the final is just as exciting.

Now, Currently competing are:
PSG vs Barcelona
  2              3

and Atlético Madrid vs Dortmund
               2                   1

Is it possible for La Liga clubs to get away with it all this time?

[Sim_card]

.....Although right now, both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are ahead or leading, this doesn't guarantee that they are the winner. Still many times to even be changing the result

The scoreline tonight in the game between Real Madrid and Manchester City is something I never thought of would happen because I fancied the home team to crush Pep Guardiola Manchester City. This is without doubt one of the toughest games of the season in the UEFA Champions League competition. The away team opened the scoring but couldn't maintain their lead for long time as they allowed Real Madrid to equalize and even take the lead before halftime. In the second half of the game, I thought Real Madrid would further extend their lead but to my surprise, Manchester City scored two more goals in the game to overturn the deficit before Federico Valverde scored the last goal of the game. The second leg will take place at Manchester City's home ground and I expect a tougher game than we saw tonight.

It makes perfect sense when they end up drawing. Because both Real Madrid and Man City are cool, they are all strong and tough. Even though the tactics Ancelotti used might be quite different, this is the result. Whether in the second leg, he will continue to use the same or different tactics. Of course, if you want to win, neither Real Madrid nor Man City can afford to be careless at all. I don't know, because they are both strong and effective, maybe whoever gets a much bigger profit factor, they will win. Yes, because they are both equally strong, it feels like watching the final is just as exciting.

Now, Currently competing are:
PSG vs Barcelona
  2              3

and Atlético Madrid vs Dortmund
               2                   1

Is it possible for La Liga clubs to get away with it all this time?

It is quite interesting to see that the two Spanish teams won their matches today. The one that surprised me was Barcelona winning PSG. I never expected PSG to allow this happen as k was thinking that it would be a draw game. Barcelona now have a upper hand of qualifying to the semifinals, as the return leg would be in Spain. Raphina is a good player and he showed his qualities in today's match.

[pawel7777]

Pretty horrible game by Dortmund to be honest. Both goals for Athletico were scored after rookie mistakes in defence. I guess the pressure paid off for the Spaniards.
Borussia should feel lucky for only losing by one goal, which will make the 2nd leg pretty interesting.
For what it's worth, Borussia managed to get 67% possession, which was a bit surprising, but that's probably due to Athletico's tactic.

Very precious win by Barcelona, the only team that managed to win an away game this leg. This puts them in a nice position for the 2nd leg game at home.

[Captain Corporate]

Barcelona, Bayern, Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, Arsenal I mean what more could anyone ever want from this stage. All four games were amazing and it brought so much joy to everyone. Considering most games were a tie, I would say Barcelona vs PSG was the most entertaining one for me. I would never imagine Barcelona to have this win. Once again, it is proven that Xavi should stay, being second in the league is not bad at all, they won last year, second this year, maybe they can win next year? Plus they might go to semi finals of UCL, in any season Barcelona finishes like that, I would call that a success.

[koang]

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What I didn't expect was Arsenal being held to a draw by Bayern.

I wasn't that surprised. One thing I've realized is that Bayern probably gave up their challenge for the title and shifted their focus on the Champions League. They are only doing enough in Bundesliga to keep their second position but they are full force on CL.

Bayer impressed me, the fate of both teams will be determined in the second leg which will be held next week.

It would be great to win at home but a draw is not bad. Now Arsenal are going to Munich to finish the job.
And Arsenal's mission to qualify for the next round is possible, even if they play away.
But Arteta must find another formula that will exclude Martineli from starting games. He's no longer performing at the elite level and has not been doing enough for the team lately.