[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[koang]

And especially this season in the UCL, it's really bad, PSG has only won 1x. And yesterday's defeat, it was really disappointing.

To be fair I do think they got a little bit unlucky. They have many chances to score but Atleti's defense is quite solid judging from the stats. I mean having 1.92 xG is nothing to scoff at, although this number doesn't matter since they failed to score goals with 9 shots on target. CMIIW.

Luck is part of football but fans want results, they want to change.
PSG bossed that game from start to finish but why did they force Dembele to be the focus point of the entire attack?
Mbappe leaves, causing problems for PSG. Meanwhile, his presence causes problems in Madrid. lol
Enrique must look for another striker in the January transfer window. IMO

[ajiz138]

However, they still can't be calm even though they are in the top position in the standings, because if they want to go to the last 16 without going through the play-off round they still have to collect a few more points. With their current performance, it seems like they will be able to do it all.

Their next games are against Real Madrid, Girona, PSV, and LOSC Lille afaik. I think only the Madrid game will give them a hard test, other than that I can see them winning at least two more. I thought Girona would surprise us, but they seem to struggle domestically and in the UCL.

Yes, the meeting with Real Madrid will be their toughest match in the remaining matches. But that doesn't mean the other matches are easy, it's just that in terms of the level of the opponent, Real Madrid is the hardest.

However, Real Madrid is also in a bad condition, so that could be a momentum for them to be able to get 3 full points. It just depends on their own performance in the 5th match later.

[bounceback]

Yes, the meeting with Real Madrid will be their toughest match in the remaining matches. But that doesn't mean the other matches are easy, it's just that in terms of the level of the opponent, Real Madrid is the hardest.

However, Real Madrid is also in a bad condition, so that could be a momentum for them to be able to get 3 full points. It just depends on their own performance in the 5th match later.

The matchday 5, Madrid have very difficult opponent team facing Liverpool who lead the first standing position in Champion league and won 4 of 4 matches. Madrid loss many points in Champion League after loss 2 of 4 matches and their position drop drastically out from the top eight place.
Have confidence perform after winning in domestic league, Madrid must secure all three points at UEFA Champion League matches left if won't loss the knock out qualify stage.

[Uruhara]

The matchday 5, Madrid have very difficult opponent team facing Liverpool who lead the first standing position in Champion league and won 4 of 4 matches. Madrid loss many points in Champion League after loss 2 of 4 matches and their position drop drastically out from the top eight place.
Have confidence perform after winning in domestic league, Madrid must secure all three points at UEFA Champion League matches left if won't loss the knock out qualify stage.

Real Madrid cannot afford to lose again because currently Real Madrid is in a quite critical position because it is ranked 19th. If Real Madrid loses again, it is possible that Real Madrid will be eliminated from the play-off zone. But the opponents that Real Madrid will face are quite tough. Because Liverpool is still the team that looks the strongest in the UCL so far. So yeah I think it will be really difficult for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liverpool seems to remain calm. Because Liverpool have never lost until now in the UCL. So one defeat will not be a problem for them.

[koang]

The matchday 5, Madrid have very difficult opponent team facing Liverpool who lead the first standing position in Champion league and won 4 of 4 matches. Madrid loss many points in Champion League after loss 2 of 4 matches and their position drop drastically out from the top eight place.
Have confidence perform after winning in domestic league, Madrid must secure all three points at UEFA Champion League matches left if won't loss the knock out qualify stage.

Real Madrid cannot afford to lose again because currently Real Madrid is in a quite critical position because it is ranked 19th. If Real Madrid loses again, it is possible that Real Madrid will be eliminated from the play-off zone. But the opponents that Real Madrid will face are quite tough. Because Liverpool is still the team that looks the strongest in the UCL so far. So yeah I think it will be really difficult for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liverpool seems to remain calm. Because Liverpool have never lost until now in the UCL. So one defeat will not be a problem for them.

The status as a favorite in the 2024/2025 Champions League seems to have made Madrid players complacent, Real Madrid battered in the Spanish League and the Champions League.
Real Madrid is currently in a difficult situation but Real Madrid is one of the best clubs in the world, they must continue to fight to get out of this slump and difficult situation. They must not give up.
And Liverpool will be a real test. We can see how hard the Madrid players are trying to compete in the Champions League.

[ajiz138]

The matchday 5, Madrid have very difficult opponent team facing Liverpool who lead the first standing position in Champion league and won 4 of 4 matches. Madrid loss many points in Champion League after loss 2 of 4 matches and their position drop drastically out from the top eight place.
Have confidence perform after winning in domestic league, Madrid must secure all three points at UEFA Champion League matches left if won't loss the knock out qualify stage.

It's not an easy task for Real Madrid to beat a team that is still unbeaten in the Champions League, and they also look very good, of course it comes from great confidence after they were able to display a good game.

For Liverpool, it will be the same, this will be a difficult match for them, because they will face Real Madrid who, although not in good shape, are still Real Madrid who cannot be underestimated.

[Sim_card]

The matchday 5, Madrid have very difficult opponent team facing Liverpool who lead the first standing position in Champion league and won 4 of 4 matches. Madrid loss many points in Champion League after loss 2 of 4 matches and their position drop drastically out from the top eight place.
Have confidence perform after winning in domestic league, Madrid must secure all three points at UEFA Champion League matches left if won't loss the knock out qualify stage.

It's not an easy task for Real Madrid to beat a team that is still unbeaten in the Champions League, and they also look very good, of course it comes from great confidence after they were able to display a good game.

For Liverpool, it will be the same, this will be a difficult match for them, because they will face Real Madrid who, although not in good shape, are still Real Madrid who cannot be underestimated.

Liverpool has nothing to lose if the win the match or been defeated. Perhaps, it will be a very interesting match to watch and Liverpool would prefer to win Madrid for record sake. On the other hand Real Madrid needs this win badly to put back a smile on their face, otherwise, their chance of qualifying to tje next round is very slim. I am confused on who to bet on.

[Tribalchief]

Liverpool has nothing to lose if the win the match or been defeated. Perhaps, it will be a very interesting match to watch and Liverpool would prefer to win Madrid for record sake. On the other hand Real Madrid needs this win badly to put back a smile on their face, otherwise, their chance of qualifying to tje next round is very slim. I am confused on who to bet on.

Personally, i will be risking it all for Liverpool considering how good they've been in both the English premier and the UEFA Champions league. Real madrid on the other hand hasn't been too good in the champions league, as they've gotten only 6 points out of 12. They lost another key man to injury in their last game, and from the look of things, it might be a massive problem if they fail to find a player that can play that same position. I think liverpool will be at home, which is already another advantage to their path. Madrid might just find this year's UCL very difficult to compete in. But, you should go with a team you believe in, because stats sometimes might be wrong.

[Chilwell]

UEFA issues statement on suspended referee David Coote after new video of alleged cocaine use at Euro 2024 emerges

WHAT HAPPENED?
The PGMOL suspended Premier League referee Coote earlier this week after a video surfaced showing him calling former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp a 'German c**t'. The 42-year-old is now facing a separate probe as another leaked video has allegedly shown the referee snorting what appears to be cocaine during Euro 2024.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
The video appears to show Coote ingesting a 'white powder' from a rolled-up United States bank note during the European Championship in Germany earlier this year. The Premier League referee had been working as a video review specialist at the tournament. UEFA has now revealed that they have launched an investigation into Coote and confirmed the appointment of an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to assess whether Coote has breached the Disciplinary Regulations.

WHAT UEFA'S STATEMENT READ
In a statement made on Thursday afternoon, the UEFA said: “A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has been appointed to evaluate a potential violation of the UEFA disciplinary regulations by the referee, Mr. David Coote”.

Source link: https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/uefa-statement-suspended-referee-david-coote-new-video-alleged-cocaine-use-euro-2024/blt27469970cdeaffcb#csceea8e45e4ab816d

[pawel7777]

Looks like the bookies are unphased by Man City's recent 4 losses streak and still see them as a favourite for raising the cup.
As of today, the odds for the outright winner (per duelbits) are as follows:

Man City x4.50
Real Madrid x5.60
Barcelona x6.60
Liverpool x7.00
Bayern München x10.00
Arsenal x10.00
Inter x19.00
Bayer Leverkusen x29.00
Paris Saint-Germain x40.00
Aston Villa x40.00
Atalanta x40.00
Sporting x40.00
Borussia Dortmund x40.00
Juventus x40.00
Atletico Madrid x50.00
AC Milan x70.00
Monaco x80.00
Lille x100.00
Benfica x120.00
PSV x150.00
Brest x200.00
Celtic x240.00
Stuttgart x240.00
Feyenoord x250.00
RB Leipzig x300.00
Club Brugge x350.00
FC Shakhtar Donetsk x500.00
Girona x700.00
Bologna x700.00
Sparta Prague x800.00
Dinamo Zagreb x800.00
Salzburg x800.00
Young Boys x2500.00
Sturm Graz x2500.00
Red Star x4000.00
Slovan Bratislava x4000.00

Do you see any dark horse with massive odds that could actually win the whole thing?
Dinamo Zagreb is x800 and are currently placed 16th, so above teams like Bayern, Real Madrid or Milan. It could be worth putting $1 bet on them 

[babo]

Looks like the bookies are unphased by Man City's recent 4 losses streak and still see them as a favourite for raising the cup.
As of today, the odds for the outright winner (per duelbits) are as follows:

Man City x4.50
..

The odds for the last ones make me laugh, x4000 it would be funny
when Leichester won the Premier League it was priced at 5000:1 think about that
very funny

In any case, I have never made a bet like this, that is, betting on who will win the Champions League, have you ever done it?

[Uruhara]

Liverpool has nothing to lose if the win the match or been defeated. Perhaps, it will be a very interesting match to watch and Liverpool would prefer to win Madrid for record sake. On the other hand Real Madrid needs this win badly to put back a smile on their face, otherwise, their chance of qualifying to tje next round is very slim. I am confused on who to bet on.

Personally, i will be risking it all for Liverpool considering how good they've been in both the English premier and the UEFA Champions league. Real madrid on the other hand hasn't been too good in the champions league, as they've gotten only 6 points out of 12. They lost another key man to injury in their last game, and from the look of things, it might be a massive problem if they fail to find a player that can play that same position. I think liverpool will be at home, which is already another advantage to their path. Madrid might just find this year's UCL very difficult to compete in. But, you should go with a team you believe in, because stats sometimes might be wrong.

Maybe if Real Madrid played with its main squad in full and with maximum strength, maybe I would bet on Real Madrid. But because currently Real Madrid is unstable, especially in the back line due to the number of their players who are still injured. So that means I probably won't like to favorite them. And Liverpool seems to have a better chance.

[pieppiep]

Liverpool has nothing to lose if the win the match or been defeated. Perhaps, it will be a very interesting match to watch and Liverpool would prefer to win Madrid for record sake. On the other hand Real Madrid needs this win badly to put back a smile on their face, otherwise, their chance of qualifying to tje next round is very slim. I am confused on who to bet on.

Personally, i will be risking it all for Liverpool considering how good they've been in both the English premier and the UEFA Champions league. Real madrid on the other hand hasn't been too good in the champions league, as they've gotten only 6 points out of 12. They lost another key man to injury in their last game, and from the look of things, it might be a massive problem if they fail to find a player that can play that same position. I think liverpool will be at home, which is already another advantage to their path. Madrid might just find this year's UCL very difficult to compete in. But, you should go with a team you believe in, because stats sometimes might be wrong.

Maybe if Real Madrid played with its main squad in full and with maximum strength, maybe I would bet on Real Madrid. But because currently Real Madrid is unstable, especially in the back line due to the number of their players who are still injured. So that means I probably won't like to favorite them. And Liverpool seems to have a better chance.

This is quite understandable now that several key players are missing in Real Madrid’s back line, yet we are still reluctant to give them our full support. Team stability is usually an element of it and when that is shaken in anyway then their opportunities of producing their utmost are most definitely impeded. Liverpool who seems to be in better prepared form gives us more faith to support them. To be more confident about the actions we take in tackling situations like this it is important to assess situations like this by checking on the conditions of the team.

[Uruhara]

Maybe if Real Madrid played with its main squad in full and with maximum strength, maybe I would bet on Real Madrid. But because currently Real Madrid is unstable, especially in the back line due to the number of their players who are still injured. So that means I probably won't like to favorite them. And Liverpool seems to have a better chance.

This is quite understandable now that several key players are missing in Real Madrid’s back line, yet we are still reluctant to give them our full support. Team stability is usually an element of it and when that is shaken in anyway then their opportunities of producing their utmost are most definitely impeded. Liverpool who seems to be in better prepared form gives us more faith to support them. To be more confident about the actions we take in tackling situations like this it is important to assess situations like this by checking on the conditions of the team.

The absence of several key players owned by Real Madrid has had a big impact. Even their defense could be said to have experienced a drastic decline. This proves that so far Real Madrid has relied too much on their main players and not made thorough preparations for their second tier players. And yes it is very risky to bet on Real Madrid at the moment. So betting on Liverpool is much better.

[ajiz138]

Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint Germain will be one of the matches that will be played in the 5th match of the Champions League this season. Of course this will be an interesting match from both teams that have the status of being big teams from each league.

But every time I see Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League, I always doubt them. Well, in this match, Bayern Munich will be more favored than them, it is quite difficult to steal a victory for Paris Saint Germain.