[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[Uruhara]

In the new UCL system we see that strong teams are just more careful when playing against other strong teams. Well, because there were lots of matches between strong teams that took place at the start of the UCL this time. Thanks to this new format we can see Man City and Inter Milan even meet earlier. And in the next match we will also see a strong team against another strong team, namely Arsenal will face PSG. Yes, and there are several other matches that seem to deliberately bring together the big teams first. The new system is actually quite easy to understand, but actually I am more comfortable with the old system. Although the new system can provide more interesting challenges for all teams and make it fair for all teams. But for big teams they will try not to lose points from the start. And a draw is much better for them when facing other strong teams.

[babo]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

[Nheer]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

You are absolutely right, these players are not machines and with too much work load they will definitely knock down along the way. They are not considerate of how this will affect the players they are just selfish about their own benefits.

The Champions League old format was very simple and straightforward and with lesser matches to play which made it easy for coaches to manage their players fatigue level but with this new format it will be difficult to manage the fatigue level which will see a lot of players out injured.

[babo]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

You are absolutely right, these players are not machines and with too much work load they will definitely knock down along the way. They are not considerate of how this will affect the players they are just selfish about their own benefits.

The Champions League old format was very simple and straightforward and with lesser matches to play which made it easy for coaches to manage their players fatigue level but with this new format it will be difficult to manage the fatigue level which will see a lot of players out injured.

Good thing I'm not the only one who thought this way because I was feeling a bit stupid
but as you play more, should you be happier?
no they are not because they are all played by tired players and therefore I just find less quality..
less quality for me means less fun!

[Uruhara]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

Ah, that's right... you have the same thoughts as me, sir. I also feel more suited to the old format. Looking at the system currently used, it only makes the UCL like an ordinary domestic league. And the previous system was much simpler.

But somehow I have to get used to this new format. And maybe as time goes by I will get used to it and start to like it too. 

[ajiz138]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

Ah, that's right... you have the same thoughts as me, sir. I also feel more suited to the old format. Looking at the system currently used, it only makes the UCL like an ordinary domestic league. And the previous system was much simpler.

But somehow I have to get used to this new format. And maybe as time goes by I will get used to it and start to like it too. 

Yes, this will definitely happen, when you are used to the old format, then there will be pros and cons when switching to the new format. We have talked about this a lot, even before the season started.

But whatever has happened now, and as you said, we have to get used to this new format. Although we will see the players have a tighter schedule and that will definitely drain their energy.

[Zed0X]

Personally, I do not have much issue with the expansion of CL and the new format that's necessary to accommodate the four new teams. For the top 8, the additional 2 games (from 6 to would not really make much of a difference. For the knockout phase (teams 9th to 16th), I prefer only one instead of the current two-legged playoff.

[Tribalchief]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

You are absolutely right, these players are not machines and with too much work load they will definitely knock down along the way. They are not considerate of how this will affect the players they are just selfish about their own benefits.

The Champions League old format was very simple and straightforward and with lesser matches to play which made it easy for coaches to manage their players fatigue level but with this new format it will be difficult to manage the fatigue level which will see a lot of players out injured.

Good thing I'm not the only one who thought this way because I was feeling a bit stupid
but as you play more, should you be happier?
no they are not because they are all played by tired players and therefore I just find less quality..
less quality for me means less fun!

If you actually check some of my old replies on this thread, you will definitely find some compliant I made before the competition started. I clearly don't understand why the football governing ball would allow this. It's obvious that they want to reduce the quality of the UEFA champions league, because I don't understand why a team will have to play 8 games just for the so called group stage. Some players like Rodri from Manchester city has made complaint sometime last season concerning the too many number of games, and now UEFA has added more, just to entertain more participants. We haven't even talked about teams that don't have good squad depth.

If at the end of the day, we start seeing draws in most of the games, then I won't be surprised at all, because these players are literally playing both their league games, domestic cups, and even going for international break where they also have to feature in a national friendly/competition. Let's just assume that UEFA wants to check out how well the new strategy will work, and they might make a review and decide if to continue with it or not after the end of the season.

[salad daging]

Can't wait to watch the Champions League matches again this week.

There was one parlay bet that was disappointed because it had to lose due to some of the teams entered not winning, maybe this time I will try a few matches but the bet is a single bet rather than with multi bets.

Because it is quite difficult to choose a team sometimes cannot be predicted, yeah maybe a single bet will be better.

[Tribalchief]

Can't wait to watch the Champions League matches again this week.

There was one parlay bet that was disappointed because it had to lose due to some of the teams entered not winning, maybe this time I will try a few matches but the bet is a single bet rather than with multi bets.

Because it is quite difficult to choose a team sometimes cannot be predicted, yeah maybe a single bet will be better.

I will advice that you select 4-5 games, rather than just betting a single game. Though, due to too many teams in the competition, there are some games that we might not want to go for because there are some underdogs in this competition.

We can't just bet multiple games based on what we think. This is champions league, where every team is willing to pull up a surprise, even if it has to be against a every professional side.

Take game like Monaco vs Barcelona for example. It ended in 2-1 in favor of Monaco. Monaco here were the underdogs, as they proved that the UEFA champions league is a competition where anybody can take the win. So I won't advice that you should book a single game just because you think that they might likely win. But rather, just take a better risk by adding few games to it, even if the certainty isn't there.

[alltalk]

In any case I don't like this new format. More matches are played but the teams are tired, they are people not machines and consequently this is reflected in the quality of the matches played
we're trading quantity for quality, so they can get more TV rights... I don't like it.

Yep, more matches in UCL makes a big challenge for any team. They must deal with the possibility of fatigue and injury problem. I personally assume the previous format is better, but I think UEFA wants to have a new challenging format. With more matches, the teams must have a good way in rotating the whole players. In this way, substituted players will have a big role as well.

True, the players are human, they aren't machine. If there are too many matches, they will easily get injured or feel tired to play. Considering this, how EPL teams to deal with this challenge? In EPL there are more domestic competitions, they must be very busy because of the new UCL format.

[$crypto$]

Yep, more matches in UCL makes a big challenge for any team. They must deal with the possibility of fatigue and injury problem. I personally assume the previous format is better, but I think UEFA wants to have a new challenging format. With more matches, the teams must have a good way in rotating the whole players. In this way, substituted players will have a big role as well.

True, the players are human, they aren't machine. If there are too many matches, they will easily get injured or feel tired to play. Considering this, how EPL teams to deal with this challenge? In EPL there are more domestic competitions, they must be very busy because of the new UCL format.

Coaches must have many options, because they have to do a lot of rotation to maintain the fitness of their players, not to mention when they are hit by a storm of injuries, it will certainly be very difficult for them.

Actually, some time ago there was also a protest about the tight schedule, even before the new Champions League format was implemented. But in fact all of that did not get any response.

[koang]

Coming up this week!



Arsenal vs PSG
Leverkusen vs Milan
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munchen
Benfica vs Atletico
Leipzig vs Juventus
Liverpool vs Bologna

6 Good matches for betting?


The Leverkusen vs Milan duel is predicted to be heated. Because at the press conference, Xabi Alonso had made Paulo Fonseca angry.
Interestingly, this is the first meeting of the two clubs in European competition.

[Foden]

Coming up this week!



Arsenal vs PSG
Leverkusen vs Milan
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munchen
Benfica vs Atletico
Leipzig vs Juventus
Liverpool vs Bologna

6 Good matches for betting?


The Leverkusen vs Milan duel is predicted to be heated. Because at the press conference, Xabi Alonso had made Paulo Fonseca angry.
Interestingly, this is the first meeting of the two clubs in European competition.

yeah a perfect match to bet on I hope the bet come in winnings . Trying to bet on this team is really a good idea and I trust it will be a great opportunity to win a good price but atleast bet with what you can afford to lose . I guess this week will be perfect and hopefully week

[Uruhara]

Ah, that's right... you have the same thoughts as me, sir. I also feel more suited to the old format. Looking at the system currently used, it only makes the UCL like an ordinary domestic league. And the previous system was much simpler.

But somehow I have to get used to this new format. And maybe as time goes by I will get used to it and start to like it too. 

Yes, this will definitely happen, when you are used to the old format, then there will be pros and cons when switching to the new format. We have talked about this a lot, even before the season started.

But whatever has happened now, and as you said, we have to get used to this new format. Although we will see the players have a tighter schedule and that will definitely drain their energy.

Well, in the end we have to get used to or get used to this. But there is also a positive thing that can be obtained, namely that we can see a fierce match from the start. Namely, several strong teams met earlier with this new format.

Don't forget that today the UCL match will start again. And the match I am most looking forward to is the Arsenal vs PSG match. I think the heat in this match will really be felt.