[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[MRY]

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.

Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

[Zed0X]

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Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Lose Kylian Mbappé? What are you talking about? If you didn't watch the match, you should at least check the stats/results. For your info, Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team and was actually in the line up that lost against Barcelona in the first leg.

It's also not unusual for Barca to beat PSG. Their head-to-head record before the game is 4 wins for Barca and 4 for PSG (draw 4). Now, Barca has 1 win over PSG.

[koang]

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Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Lose Kylian Mbappé? What are you talking about? If you didn't watch the match, you should at least check the stats/results. For your info, Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team and was actually in the line up that lost against Barcelona in the first leg.

It's also not unusual for Barca to beat PSG. Their head-to-head record before the game is 4 wins for Barca and 4 for PSG (draw 4). Now, Barca has 1 win over PSG.

Yep, you are right. Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team but throughout the match, Mbappe was locked by Jules Kounde.
He was unable to move freely and even recorded bad statistics.
Barcelona was sensational and PSG fans were disappointed
This win is an important asset for Barcelona to qualify for the next round.
And now, all eyes of PSG supporters are on the second leg match scheduled for April 17, 2024, and they hope PSG can turn things around.

[Uruhara]

Yep, you are right. Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team but throughout the match, Mbappe was locked by Jules Kounde.
He was unable to move freely and even recorded bad statistics.
Barcelona was sensational and PSG fans were disappointed
This win is an important asset for Barcelona to qualify for the next round.
And now, all eyes of PSG supporters are on the second leg match scheduled for April 17, 2024, and they hope PSG can turn things around.

Maybe PSG's journey in the UCL will feel even harder with this defeat in the first leg. Because we can imagine if they fail when playing at home then of course it will be even more difficult for them if they play away at Barcelona's headquarters. But 2-3 on aggregate is not so bad if they can turn things around in the second leg. but we have seen how Xavi's team made a good game in the first leg. So Barcelona in the second leg will certainly be more difficult to face because they are also the hosts of the second leg.

[Litzki1990]

For top teams have adapt well with busy schedule match and their manager make rotation before on domestic league match, but Real Madrid get advantage and must win for the first leg match if want make more easy with second leg if can win above two or three goals.

Real Madrid just like Arsenal will have to make good use of the home advantage in the first leg before going for the second leg which will not be easier. The games are just a few days left, and the coaches have been getting ready for this game by ensuring not to over play the key players they have to prevent injuries and fatigue.

Manchester City still have Kyle Walker who is important injured, Nathan Ake also. Real Madrid have most key players fit for the game. Bayern have injury concerns, Sane and Manuel Neuer are the latest injury problems for Tuchel, their absence can affect the teams play.

There is not much time left for the quarter finals of the Champions League and by this time every team has started preparing their squads and working on their weaknesses and the weaknesses of their opponents. While every team is busy preparing their squads, Manchester City and Real Madrid are probably the most tense as these two teams are the strongest teams in the Champions League and these two teams are going to face each other in the quarter finals. The first and second legs between Real Madrid and Manchester City will be the most exciting and perhaps the most watched match between the two teams. Manchester City won the Champions League title last season, so as a Real Madrid fan, I expect Real Madrid to win the Champions League title this season.

[ajiz138]

Atletico Madrid managed to win when they hosted Borussia Dortmund in this first leg, 2-1 was the final score of the match. Atletico Madrid can take advantage of their status as hosts, because with this win they only need to achieve a draw in the second leg.

However, it is not easy for them to do that, because winning by 1 goal does not make them feel very comfortable. Maybe they are more relaxed, but considering that the second leg match will be held at Borussia Dortmund headquarters, it makes them have to work even harder.

[Zed0X]

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Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Lose Kylian Mbappé? What are you talking about? If you didn't watch the match, you should at least check the stats/results. For your info, Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team and was actually in the line up that lost against Barcelona in the first leg...

Yep, you are right. Kylian Mbappé is still part of the team but throughout the match, Mbappe was locked by Jules Kounde.
He was unable to move freely and even recorded bad statistics.

Well, regardless if he was non-existent during the match because he was well defended, it is still inaccurate to say he is no longer part of the PSG team.

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And now, all eyes of PSG supporters are on the second leg match scheduled for April 17, 2024, and they hope PSG can turn things around.

Goodluck with that. Odds for PSG is currently @3.10 for winning the second leg while Barca is @2.10 Those are already good numbers for the home team but I'm pondering on a draw (@3.70)

[Sunderland]

Atletico Madrid managed to win when they hosted Borussia Dortmund in this first leg, 2-1 was the final score of the match. Atletico Madrid can take advantage of their status as hosts, because with this win they only need to achieve a draw in the second leg.

However, it is not easy for them to do that, because winning by 1 goal does not make them feel very comfortable. Maybe they are more relaxed, but considering that the second leg match will be held at Borussia Dortmund headquarters, it makes them have to work even harder.

Atletico is not that strong when away, in the Champions League (this season) they have won once, draw 2 times and lost once.
And from 15 away games in Laliga, they have won 5 times, draw 3 times and lost 7 times.
The Germany clubs are usually very strong and difficult to beat when playing at home,
I guess Dortmund will win with 1-0 or 2-1 and goes to a penalty shootout to determine who will advance to the semifinals.

[DaNNy001]

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.

Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Well I don't know about the context of that statement saying it's unusual seeing Barcelona beat PSG, well I would like to refresh your memory that the both teams are currently not in their strongest position although Barcelona looks alot better and even in the game yesterday Barcelona played more with all the possession and holding the ball more so I think the win they had at Paris was indeed a worthy one and I think uts going to very hard for PSG to win at the nou camp in Spain.

[Sunderland]

Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Well I don't know about the context of that statement saying it's unusual seeing Barcelona beat PSG, well I would like to refresh your memory that the both teams are currently not in their strongest position although Barcelona looks alot better and even in the game yesterday Barcelona played more with all the possession and holding the ball more so I think the win they had at Paris was indeed a worthy one and I think uts going to very hard for PSG to win at the nou camp in Spain.

Yes, Barcelona and PSG have met 13 times, including yesterday match.
And from those meetings, Barca won 5 times, Draw 4 times and PSG won 4 times.
So the two clubs had actually beaten each other 4 times before yesterday match, and Mbappe will still be there and play for PSG until the end of the season/June.

[vegasus]

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.

Yes, it was quite unexpected that both of them won. Moreover, Barcelona was able to beat PSG. That seems quite extraordinary. In the end, Barcelona was able to win with a 2 - 3 win over PSG, even when playing at the PSG stadium. and also Atletico Madrid were also able to beat Dortmund at their own home with a score of 2 - 1.

Yes. at least both have a higher aggregate. However, even so, the aggregate is still at risk of being taken over in the second leg, because the difference is only 1 goal. So, both Xavi and Simeone must be wary of their future matches in the second leg.

[koang]

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Maybe PSG's journey in the UCL will feel even harder with this defeat in the first leg. Because we can imagine if they fail when playing at home then of course it will be even more difficult for them if they play away at Barcelona's headquarters. But 2-3 on aggregate is not so bad if they can turn things around in the second leg. but we have seen how Xavi's team made a good game in the first leg. So Barcelona in the second leg will certainly be more difficult to face because they are also the hosts of the second leg.

There's still hope, Enrique has one shot to get it right. It's more than possible
It's time to learn from mistakes make a few adjustments in 2nd leg, have proper formation, go all out, and the Barca team can be beaten at home.
But It will be over if PSG makes the same mistakes as in the first leg.
Barcelona is in Good Form They out-classed PSG in everything yesterday.

[alltalk]

Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

I don't know if it is because of the internal problem in PSG. I think it can be internal problem or other things. Only the coach who knows it very well. But in my point of view, I see the Barcelona players looked more experienced in UCL match. They can have a better mentality during the match. Although PSG could lead first, Barcelona continued playing with their confidence. Finally, they could win the match with 3 goals. But it is not over yet, there is still Leg 2 in Barcelona home. Barcelona players must be careful, PSG still has the chance to eliminate them.

[Litzki1990]

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.

Barcelona managed to get a win against PSG because PSG had problems internally which ultimately made them lose the figure of Kylian Mbappé who often gave PSG wins. This was a very bad result for PSG because it was unusual for PSG to be defeated by Barcelona. Hopefully Luis Enrique can evaluate this problem and immediately find a replacement player who has almost the same strength as Mbappe.

Barcelona got the win against PSG but the good news for PSG is that they didn't lose by a big margin against Barcelona. If psg can do well in the second leg match and if Mbappe can play at his best then reducing this one goal gap is not a very difficult task. PSG lost the first leg and it's all over but it's not like that, PSG still have time and PSG still have chances but they should use those chances properly. The second leg must be treated as a Champions League final for those who have never lost a second leg but must plan to beat Barcelona by a minimum margin of two goals. Since Luis Enrique is at PSG we can expect a second leg match.

[Uruhara]

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Maybe PSG's journey in the UCL will feel even harder with this defeat in the first leg. Because we can imagine if they fail when playing at home then of course it will be even more difficult for them if they play away at Barcelona's headquarters. But 2-3 on aggregate is not so bad if they can turn things around in the second leg. but we have seen how Xavi's team made a good game in the first leg. So Barcelona in the second leg will certainly be more difficult to face because they are also the hosts of the second leg.

There's still hope, Enrique has one shot to get it right. It's more than possible
It's time to learn from mistakes make a few adjustments in 2nd leg, have proper formation, go all out, and the Barca team can be beaten at home.
But It will be over if PSG makes the same mistakes as in the first leg.
Barcelona is in Good Form They out-classed PSG in everything yesterday.

Maybe you're right. Well, the opportunity is still wide open even for PSG. I started to have more open thoughts after seeing Liverpool lose at home to visiting team Atalanta in the Europa League. So PSG might surprise us by beating Barcelona at the Olimpiade Lluís Companys Stadium.