[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[pawel7777]

Looks like Man City is about to secure their place in the play-off phase. They're wining 3-1 against Club Brugge with seconds to go.
As far as things are in the other games, Club Brugge will also make it, as they're on 24th place (last place of the play-off zone), so not much harm there.
No major surprises in all the other games so far.

I think it's safe to say that the new format is a success.

[JoyMarsha]

A few minutes to the end of a round of 16 qualifications match, Liverpool wants to have their first loss match of the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven by 3-2.

Before the match started, did Liverpool purposely want to lose the match because already, Liverpool appeared at the top of the Champions League table with 21 points, followed by Barcelona(19) and Arsenal(19). However, the loss match for Liverpool and the draw for Barcelona don't really change the position of Liverpool and Barcelona from standing in the league table. It is those who bet on them to win, are the ones that actually lose in their bets for Liverpool and Barcelona to win their match

[pawel7777]

Ladies and gentlemen, the final table of the group stage is as follows:





I don't think there are any major surprises. Some of the favourites like Real Madrid or Man City ended up much lower than everyone expected but they're still in the game.
None of the major teams got eliminated, although I expected a bit more from Stuttgart or Leipzig.
We have a few big clubs in the unseeded play-offs zone, so things could get interesting.

[Rruchi man]

Before the match started, did Liverpool purposely want to lose the match

They have had to prioritize the PL games they have coming up, the DGW, which they know they have to win to maintain their points in the EPL and stop other teams from catching up. The only significance of the loss to Liverpool is that it ruins the perfect record that they would have had in the group stages of the CL. It is also evidence that Slot needs the big players in the team to win games.

[sampoerna]

A few minutes to the end of a round of 16 qualifications match, Liverpool wants to have their first loss match of the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven by 3-2.

Before the match started, did Liverpool purposely want to lose the match because already, Liverpool appeared at the top of the Champions League table with 21 points, followed by Barcelona(19) and Arsenal(19). However, the loss match for Liverpool and the draw for Barcelona don't really change the position of Liverpool and Barcelona from standing in the league table. It is those who bet on them to win, are the ones that actually lose in their bets for Liverpool and Barcelona to win their match

It was also a bit surprising with the result of PSV vs Liverpool because so far Liverpool has always had perfect results, but in the last match, they had to admit defeat from PSV. But the point is Liverpool has still qualified for the next round.

Another club, Barcelona also had to draw against Atalanta. While several other clubs that entered the play-offs fortunately won, such as Real Madrid, PSG, and also Man City who were really worried about. and in the end, Man City entered the playoffs, this is quite a relief. it remains to be seen whether they can do it better or not next time. this is an opportunity for Pep to show Man City again.

[Igebotz]

I don't think there are any major surprises. Some of the favourites like Real Madrid or Man City ended up much lower than everyone expected but they're still in the game.
None of the major teams got eliminated, although I expected a bit more from Stuttgart or Leipzig.
We have a few big clubs in the unseeded play-offs zone, so things could get interesting.

Aston Villa and Lille making it to the R16 while Madrid and City finishing on playoff positions yeah that's the fcking format I want to see - gives the underdogs chances of winning and progressing far in the competition unlike the old format that favors only the elite teams.

Liverpool vs Barcelona in R16 matchup??? Dann that's too early for this crack.

[koang]

I don't think there are any major surprises. Some of the favourites like Real Madrid or Man City ended up much lower than everyone expected but they're still in the game.
None of the major teams got eliminated, although I expected a bit more from Stuttgart or Leipzig.
We have a few big clubs in the unseeded play-offs zone, so things could get interesting.

Aston Villa and Lille making it to the R16 while Madrid and City finishing on playoff positions yeah that's the fcking format I want to see - gives the underdogs chances of winning and progressing far in the competition unlike the old format that favors only the elite teams.

What an achievement by everyone at the Villa!
A memorable night at Villa Park, Unai, and the fans enjoyed their journey in the Champions League.
One of the unsung heroes is Boubakar Kamara, this man just slotted into that central defensive role as if he had been playing there all season.
And I have to say, the fans want to run through brick walls for Unai Emery. What a man...
Football is about trust, hard work, and a team mentality. Congratulations to the Villa

[armanda90]

UEFA Champion League phase league round have been over and have 8 teams are qualifying to knock out round and have 16 teams current standings until the 24th will face each other at playoff round get 8 teams for 16 of round. As Madrid fans get bad result after must playing at playoff round because Madrid recent finish at top 11th standings place, have format publishing by UEFA with potential teams will face by Madrid in playoff round between Manchester City, Bayern Munich or Celtic.

Seems early final if Manchester City vs Madrid because both teams usually face each other at semifinal to final match phase, but in this season after failure reach the top 8th place Madrid or City will face each other at playoff round.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Seems early final if Manchester City vs Madrid because both teams usually face each other at semifinal to final match phase, but in this season after failure reach the top 8th place Madrid or City will face each other at playoff round.

This is very unlikely to happen, if it does happen then it will be like another final, that's how I see it, but you have to take one thing as an example, which is that City still haven't gotten out of their bad streak, they're in crisis, the coach too, and despite being a very tough team, it's a scenario that has to be seen, of course if the result is Madrid vs Bayern it will be much more difficult for Madrid, especially because Madrid don't have a solid defence, and one of Ancelotti's biggest mistakes for me was putting Tchoaumeni in defence, because everyone passes through there as if nothing happened.

[Uruhara]

Aston Villa and Lille making it to the R16 while Madrid and City finishing on playoff positions yeah that's the fcking format I want to see - gives the underdogs chances of winning and progressing far in the competition unlike the old format that favors only the elite teams.

Liverpool vs Barcelona in R16 matchup??? Dann that's too early for this crack.

When this new format was implemented at UCL, I actually had a little objection. But when you see the many surprises that occur and even the team that is usually the favorite turns out to be able to experience bigger challenges. So from then on I started to like this new format.

About Liverpool if they meet Barcelona earlier. Wouldn't that feel like an early final? 

[salad daging]

About Liverpool if they meet Barcelona earlier. Wouldn't that feel like an early final? 

But I want to look forward to this match early hahaha, maybe many people hope this match should be in the final but this time we will watch it early and in the final it is still difficult to guess which team will reach there.

[Igebotz]

What an achievement by everyone at the Villa!
A memorable night at Villa Park, Unai, and the fans enjoyed their journey in the Champions League.
One of the unsung heroes is Boubakar Kamara, this man just slotted into that central defensive role as if he had been playing there all season.
And I have to say, the fans want to run through brick walls for Unai Emery. What a man...
Football is about trust, hard work, and a team mentality. Congratulations to the Villa

Yeah, Villa exceeded my expectations. I was the one who didn't think they had enough squad depth to compete in the new champions format and was expecting them to make some signings in the summer to strengthen the team, but I was mistaken; they performed admirably and better than any pundit could have predicted with their inexperienced squad.

I will always admire Unai Emery for his managing abilities with such a tight budget.

About Liverpool if they meet Barcelona earlier. Wouldn't that feel like an early final? 

The only two clubs that could have battled it out with Real Madrid are meeting too early in my opinion, like the fixture but it little too early.

[sampoerna]

When this new format was implemented at UCL, I actually had a little objection. But when you see the many surprises that occur and even the team that is usually the favorite turns out to be able to experience bigger challenges. So from then on I started to like this new format.

About Liverpool if they meet Barcelona earlier. Wouldn't that feel like an early final? 

This will definitely be very exciting, but I'm not sure. because there is a pool and the top clubs that have qualified for the next round, will meet those from the playoffs. well, Liverpool and Barcelona are part of the clubs that are favored to win this year or season, but indeed, if you look at Real Madrid and also several other top clubs that can qualify from the playoffs, the next match will definitely be much more significant and tight competition. it seems like this will be interesting. then, will Man City really be free of performance after some bad things experienced before? Or will the level of defense be that good for a much higher future possibility.

[koang]

What an achievement by everyone at the Villa!
A memorable night at Villa Park, Unai, and the fans enjoyed their journey in the Champions League.
One of the unsung heroes is Boubakar Kamara, this man just slotted into that central defensive role as if he had been playing there all season.
And I have to say, the fans want to run through brick walls for Unai Emery. What a man...
Football is about trust, hard work, and a team mentality. Congratulations to the Villa

Yeah, Villa exceeded my expectations. I was the one who didn't think they had enough squad depth to compete in the new champions format and was expecting them to make some signings in the summer to strengthen the team, but I was mistaken; they performed admirably and better than any pundit could have predicted with their inexperienced squad.

I will always admire Unai Emery for his managing abilities with such a tight budget.

The lows that make the highs so sweet. The sweet, sweaty smell of an underdog victory.
Unai is a good coach. He knew exactly how to rattle UCL, and Villa's confidence soared. His tactics paid off beautifully.
He has transformed Aston Villa, the fans cannot describe their gratitude to this wonderful man.
But the crazy thing is that 6 teams in the Premier League will probably be champions, Spurs or United in the Europa League, and then teams like Liverpool, Villa, Arsenal, and City in the UCL.

[Zed0X]

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Seems early final if Manchester City vs Madrid because both teams usually face each other at semifinal to final match phase, but in this season after failure reach the top 8th place Madrid or City will face each other at playoff round.

They have themselves to blame for leaving it late. I think they became complacent and took the early games lightly because there were more points to collect and recover. City are building momentum but I'm leaning towards Madrid to make it to the next round. The 1st leg could be a draw.