[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[koang]

I am a Madrid native, but right now I want things to go well for Barcelona in terms of players and for them to have enough money to recruit the best players so they can make their team the most competitive as always and for the rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid to continue. You have to see that now the teams in the League are getting very strong and are doing everything possible to make them play better and better, that's why every time we see that many are generating better football, it can be predicted that the level of football is getting higher and higher , that's why I want Barcelona to do well in this transfer season.

Barcelona will have to fill a 130 million euro 'hole' in their account before the end of June if they want to sign new players this summer but they can be creative with loan players and free transfers.
Barcelona already has a squad containing quality players, but it looks like Flick still wants to bring in some new payer to complete the team and on loan, Hull City winger Jaden Philogene is a sensible choice.

[ajiz138]

I want to come in from the aspect of the former coach of Barcelona Xavi Hernandez. He took over the club when they were in financial crisis and I believe it is only a few coach that will agree to take up such a challenge. Due to he is the legend of the club, he took over there headship of that club in the coaching aspect and did excellently well. Yes, I will not deny the fact that he did well and was even competing with Real Madrid and beating them in many occasions. Where he had his limitation was in the Champions League and other European competitions. Who knows if the new coach have better idea on how to approach the Champions League competition and he could be lucky to go far. But then, even if such a thing has to happen it must not be this season. He needs time to synchronize with the team and find a head way. He is quite unfortunate that his rival club is very much formidable now.

Even now when they kicked Xavi Hernandez they still had the same problems, namely they still had financial problems. However, it was different, because when Xavi was appointed, Barcelona at that time was in the middle of the table. And Xavi's arrival brought them to continue to improve and be able to return to the top flight.

It would definitely be difficult for anyone to handle a team that is having difficulties like this and actually Xavi has carried out his duties well, it's just that the management has a little problem with him.

[babo]

Barcelona will have to fill a 130 million euro 'hole' in their account before the end of June if they want to sign new players this summer but they can be creative with loan players and free transfers.
Barcelona already has a squad containing quality players, but it looks like Flick still wants to bring in some new payer to complete the team and on loan, Hull City winger Jaden Philogene is a sensible choice.

yes I had read about this very heavy balance of Barcelona
I'm very sorry, but this problem of modern football with too much money has gotten out of hand
there is too much money, there are too high salaries and players cost too much

something like this can't last forever

[armanda90]

Even now when they kicked Xavi Hernandez they still had the same problems, namely they still had financial problems. However, it was different, because when Xavi was appointed, Barcelona at that time was in the middle of the table. And Xavi's arrival brought them to continue to improve and be able to return to the top flight.

It would definitely be difficult for anyone to handle a team that is having difficulties like this and actually Xavi has carried out his duties well, it's just that the management has a little problem with him.

Still do not know when the end era of Barcelona financial problem since leaving by Lionel Messi last several years ago until right now the classic problem faced by Barcelona every season. Sack Xavi Hernandez from his position actually left much problem with compensation not paid yet behind several years contract left but Xavi only as to management for paying his staff only not for him.

Believe or not, Xavi Hernandez is the only one success manager winning La Liga trophy when Barcelona on financial crisis, I think difficult did by any manager else and I doubt Hansi Flick will repeat success achievement did by Xavi.

[Roseline492]

Barcelona will have to fill a 130 million euro 'hole' in their account before the end of June if they want to sign new players this summer but they can be creative with loan players and free transfers.
Barcelona already has a squad containing quality players, but it looks like Flick still wants to bring in some new payer to complete the team and on loan, Hull City winger Jaden Philogene is a sensible choice.

Is actually a big problem for Barcelona because financial issues is not something a club should go through because that's one of the factors that brings clubs to there kneel, however I'm still wondering how come a club as big as Barcelona will be having financial issues because I can't really picture it out, perhaps it could be there financial management faults.

Well whichever way they need to upgrade before the new season started if not they will not have the chance to win any league or get to the second position of there local league, though I heard they have some players in mind to hire but they are still not okay with the amount of money they tag him, perhaps they will be reasoning to use the money they have to get some Academy players than spending it on one player.

[sampoerna]

Is actually a big problem for Barcelona because financial issues is not something a club should go through because that's one of the factors that brings clubs to there kneel, however I'm still wondering how come a club as big as Barcelona will be having financial issues because I can't really picture it out, perhaps it could be there financial management faults.

Yes, the facts are like that. Barcelona has been experiencing a financial crisis for several years. In fact, this condition has started to get worse since 2014/2015, it's just that at that time, they still had a variety of top players and they still often won matches. So it doesn't have too much of a bad impact. And it got worse during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have less and less income, but on the other hand, there are lots of expenses that they have to fulfill. So, Barcelona was in huge debt. Not only do they owe debts to certain parties to cover other debts, but they also have debts to each player. And that also results in a cut in player fees.

Ah, the point is, Barcelona's finances are really down and they are really under pressure from very large debts. And they are currently still fighting for it. Fortunately, they currently have big sponsors, so this can be enough to help them with some operations. Yes, if you think about it, a club as big as Barcelona can experience financial problems so bad that they become a crisis, but that's what happened. And this has a big impact on their ability to buy players at high fees. that's why they always set purchases with a limited budget.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39956504/barcelona-finances-laporta-laliga-palanca-assets-transfers
https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-run-out-financial-levers-mess-disaster-inevitable/blt3bf95b8c81325102

[ajiz138]

Even now when they kicked Xavi Hernandez they still had the same problems, namely they still had financial problems. However, it was different, because when Xavi was appointed, Barcelona at that time was in the middle of the table. And Xavi's arrival brought them to continue to improve and be able to return to the top flight.

It would definitely be difficult for anyone to handle a team that is having difficulties like this and actually Xavi has carried out his duties well, it's just that the management has a little problem with him.

Still do not know when the end era of Barcelona financial problem since leaving by Lionel Messi last several years ago until right now the classic problem faced by Barcelona every season. Sack Xavi Hernandez from his position actually left much problem with compensation not paid yet behind several years contract left but Xavi only as to management for paying his staff only not for him.

Believe or not, Xavi Hernandez is the only one success manager winning La Liga trophy when Barcelona on financial crisis, I think difficult did by any manager else and I doubt Hansi Flick will repeat success achievement did by Xavi.

Even if I'm not mistaken, they sold Messi at that time because they also needed money so they decided to sell their star player to Paris Saint Germain who did make a very high offer.

Now they need fresh funds to get them out of this problem, the problem is that they themselves are having difficulty getting it. And in reality, their owners don't want to make any sacrifices by selling Barcelona, ​​for example.

[$crypto$]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

Previously, the Bundesliga only had 4 quotas for its teams to go to the Champions League, but next season they have 1 additional slot and can send 5 representatives to compete in the biggest competition in Europe.

[notblox1]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

They did the same thing with EURO 2024 with adding more national teams.
I dont think this will bring more quality to Champions League competition and it can create more problems in future.
If many teams are easier to get in Champions League than it is not going to be so special to participate in this competition.

[$crypto$]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

They did the same thing with EURO 2024 with adding more national teams.
I dont think this will bring more quality to Champions League competition and it can create more problems in future.
If many teams are easier to get in Champions League than it is not going to be so special to participate in this competition.

The new format will also apply to the 2026 World Cup, now many countries are increasing their chances of qualifying for the World Cup. This is actually something that has advantages and on the other hand there is a risk that competition may decrease more competitively.

However, this format has been inaugurated, we just need to wait to see whether this new format does not reduce the competitive level or vice versa. However, what is clear is that all teams must be able to show their improvement so that they can add new colors to the competition.

[giammangiato]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

Previously, the Bundesliga only had 4 quotas for its teams to go to the Champions League, but next season they have 1 additional slot and can send 5 representatives to compete in the biggest competition in Europe.

They do it to give us more matches and therefore increase the audience and the advertising and TV revenues.
For me it is enough to watch good matches of my beloved Juventus and I am happy, this summer I was less bored with the European Championships. So I can say that from my point of view, I am happy with these changes in the Champions League.

[notblox1]

The new format will also apply to the 2026 World Cup, now many countries are increasing their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

This is stupid in my opinion, but I am sure many small countries will have nice tourist time in United States, Mexico and Canada during WC 2026 
But I have a hunch they could postpone this World Cup because of some war or other events like we saw few years ago when EURO 2020 was postponed.
More teams and more countries doesnt mean better and more quality competition.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

Previously, the Bundesliga only had 4 quotas for its teams to go to the Champions League, but next season they have 1 additional slot and can send 5 representatives to compete in the biggest competition in Europe.

They do it to give us more matches and therefore increase the audience and the advertising and TV revenues.
For me it is enough to watch good matches of my beloved Juventus and I am happy, this summer I was less bored with the European Championships. So I can say that from my point of view, I am happy with these changes in the Champions League.

I am also happy, and this is something that has been decided not only for the UCL, but also for the World Cup, where more teams can qualify, and that is something that is very beneficial for many, because it hurts to see teams that give their all and are good but due to lack of luck they cannot qualify. The same thing happens in the local leagues in Europe for the UCL qualification. It is really good that they are expanded, not only for the opportunity for other Teams, but also because there will be much more football.

[$crypto$]

The new format will also apply to the 2026 World Cup, now many countries are increasing their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

This is stupid in my opinion, but I am sure many small countries will have nice tourist time in United States, Mexico and Canada during WC 2026 
But I have a hunch they could postpone this World Cup because of some war or other events like we saw few years ago when EURO 2020 was postponed.
More teams and more countries doesnt mean better and more quality competition.

That's the point I also want to convey, a lot of teams taking part in a competition doesn't mean the competition will be more interesting. Maybe on the one hand, teams that previously had a very small chance of qualifying, now they have a greater chance of qualifying.

The question is are they capable of competing? Or will they just be a complementary team and become a goal reservoir for a team that is already used to being in this World Cup?

[Uruhara]

The new Champions League format will be implemented next season, there will be more teams taking part in this competition. Several leagues also have additional quotas for teams that can appear in the Champions League, one of which is the Bundesliga.

Previously, the Bundesliga only had 4 quotas for its teams to go to the Champions League, but next season they have 1 additional slot and can send 5 representatives to compete in the biggest competition in Europe.

Serie A and the Bundesliga are the ones who get the opportunity to send 5 team representatives to the UCL. In fact, you can actually get 6 slots from Serie A as long as Atalanta wins the European league and is also outside the UCL zone in the Serie A standings. but unfortunately Atalanta ended the season in 4th place which automatically means Serie A only gets 5 places.