[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[Gurujebs]

Beating PSG at home in the UCL isn't for all English clubs.
PSG beat Arsenal for the first time in a European competition! It's making history...
And it's a great performance from PSG but more goals were needed to crown it up.
But the mission is not yet finished... Enrique still assigned the players to defend world peace again next week on Wednesday

Funny how they did it and there wasn't Mbape and Messi and the team is doing way better than it was. This is what you get when you build a team from scratch and not based on promotions and hype, most of the players they had in PSG back then was because of hype and the money the will make and not th trophy but they are doing better, at least Arsenal is in trouble.

The next leg is very crucial for Arsenal, they are not definitely not going to have it very easy in the second leg, they are going to play an away match in another person home. Assuming they have won the first leg, they might have confidence in the second leg but now is the other way round and that's going to be difficult.

[salad daging]

It's a crazy match, 67 minutes in and the goals are 3-3, meaning it's a match worth watching because of the number of goals.
Inter Milan are relying on counter-attacks but they've been effective.
It looks like with time remaining there will be more goals to come.

[Roseline492]

Funny how they did it and there wasn't Mbape and Messi and the team is doing way better than it was. This is what you get when you build a team from scratch and not based on promotions and hype, most of the players they had in PSG back then was because of hype and the money the will make and not th trophy but they are doing better, at least Arsenal is in trouble.

Funny is just the world because we thought if there was no mbappe there will not be champions League for PSG but they gave us a big surprise because they have even approached more then the time Mbappe was there because if I'm mistaken mbappe has not led them this far ever since he was there but is good the management has improvised the way everybody had suggested for them because if they had still dwell on mbappe by now this would have not happen and there will not be champions League for them.

[Zed0X]

What a great game played by Barca and Inter but an unfortunate one for Sommer Regardless of the team you support here, you'll appreciate how both teams fought. Different approach to the game but both were effective in scoring goals. I cannot wait for the second game which could be decided by a single goal or a penalty shootout.

[Sim_card]

What a great game played by Barca and Inter but an unfortunate one for Sommer Regardless of the team you support here, you'll appreciate how both teams fought. Different approach to the game but both were effective in scoring goals. I cannot wait for the second game which could be decided by a single goal or a penalty shootout.

It was an incredible semifinals filled with thrills and excitement all through till tje emd og the game. Inter took the lead in the first half with an early goal in the first half and within twenty minutes, Inter scored two goals. Barcelona clapped back before the end of the first half. The second half Inter took the lead again before Barcelona got a lucky goal. Bothe teams deserve sharing points. The second leg will decide who will be in the finals.

[debra]

What a great game played by Barca and Inter but an unfortunate one for Sommer Regardless of the team you support here, you'll appreciate how both teams fought. Different approach to the game but both were effective in scoring goals. I cannot wait for the second game which could be decided by a single goal or a penalty shootout.

Yes, it was a great match. I'm surprised there were 6 goals in 1 match. Barcelona was dominating the match but Inter played very effective. When Inter Milan was leading 3 goals, I think Inter Milan will win the match. But it is true that it is very unfortunate Sommer did an own goal. However, Inter Milan has an advantage for the next leg. I think Inter Milan will play better in leg 2, it will be in Inter Milan home. Honestly, I don't want that we will have a penalty shootout.

[pawel7777]

The result might seem pretty bad for Barcelona, but considering they were down 2-0, the 3-3 actually looks like a small success.
Strangely enough, Barcelona is still the favourite to qualify according to bookies, and I agree with that. They dominated the game and created more scoring chances, Inter was just exceptionally good in converting their chances into goals.

Shame Lewandowski is out due to a hamstring injury. He contributed a lot to Barcelona's success this season, so it would be nice to see him in the final games.

For those who missed the game, here are the highlights (5 mins), it's worth it:

[rby]

What a great game played by Barca and Inter but an unfortunate one for Sommer Regardless of the team you support here, you'll appreciate how both teams fought. Different approach to the game but both were effective in scoring goals. I cannot wait for the second game which could be decided by a single goal or a penalty shootout.

Barcelona dominated tonight's game no doubt but I think they were lucky to avoid defeat. Inter Milan knew they'll be outplayed if they come out and attack Barcelona so they decided to sit back and go for counter attacks which I think was a good game plan for them. The second leg which will take place at San Siro next week will be a difficult game for both sides but if you ask me, I think Inter Milan is more likely to edge past Barcelona

[sampoerna]

Barcelona dominated tonight's game no doubt but I think they were lucky to avoid defeat. Inter Milan knew they'll be outplayed if they come out and attack Barcelona so they decided to sit back and go for counter attacks which I think was a good game plan for them. The second leg which will take place at San Siro next week will be a difficult game for both sides but if you ask me, I think Inter Milan is more likely to edge past Barcelona

Wow, what an incredible and impressive result. I thought, Barcelona would win the match with a high goal gap because they were highly favored and they played at home. However, it turned out that this time, Inter Milan played really impressively. In fact, Inter Milan almost became the winner of this match if their players did not make a fatal mistake, namely an OG which greatly benefited Barcelona.

Statistically, Barcelona is very superior, yes even in any line, Barcelona is very superior. And on the other hand, Inter Milan only had 3 chances for shots on target, but those 3 shots became the goals. Wow, this is very accurate, right?

[pawel7777]

As the 1st leg games of the semi-finals are concluded, here are the updated odds for the outright Champions League winner (by BC.Game):
PSG: x2.25
Barcelona: x3.5
Inter: x4.5
Arsenal: x8.0

So we have a bit strange situation, when Barcelona is no longer the favourite to win, but, at the same time, they are still the favourite to qualify to the final. This is either likely due to the bookies being impressed by PSG's performance or, most likely, because of PSG's chances of qualifying are higher than Barcelona's.
If we see the final between Barcelona and PSG, I'm sure Barcelona will be the favourite.

Odds for Arsenal are looking pretty attractive. Obviously I wouldn't recommend betting any significant amounts, but putting a few bucks on them could be worth it.

[Harkorede]

So we have a bit strange situation, when Barcelona is no longer the favourite to win, but, at the same time, they are still the favourite to qualify to the final. This is either likely due to the bookies being impressed by PSG's performance or, most likely, because of PSG's chances of qualifying are higher than Barcelona's.
If we see the final between Barcelona and PSG, I'm sure Barcelona will be the favourite.

The shift in the outright odds is just nothing but a reflect of the first leg result, PSG won away from home, while Barcelona played draw, so technically PSG chances of reaching the finals is higher than that of Barcelona, and logically, the team with a higher chance of reaching the finals is going to be the favorite for the outright.

Btw what an electrifying game between Inter and Barcelona, if there was any match I was expecting to be as intense, that'd be the Arsenal vs PSG match.

[joniboini]

I was asleep and failed to wake up on time to watch Barca vs Inter. A bit surprised with the scoreline though. I predicted Barca to win with a 1 or 2 margin, looks like Inter is giving all they can to push as far as possible, hence the result. If they play with the same intensity, I think they'll give Barca trouble on the second leg too. I wonder if Barca will go through the final this time. Anyway, regardless of who wins on the second leg, I hope the final is as entertaining as the matches before it.

[koang]

What a great game played by Barca and Inter but an unfortunate one for Sommer Regardless of the team you support here, you'll appreciate how both teams fought. Different approach to the game but both were effective in scoring goals. I cannot wait for the second game which could be decided by a single goal or a penalty shootout.

What makes me happy is Frenkie de Jong's performance for Barcelona in this match. He making Barca tick. De Jong is enjoying his football again.
I can see why Man United has been following this guy for years. His vision and passing are insane.
The second leg will be decisive, the winner takes all but I hope there is no penalty shootout. Penalty shootouts make me sick.
Personally, I am still confident Barca will qualify for the final.