[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[Agbe]

I also think the outcome of the game would be just as we expect, that is, Real Madrid dominating the game and defeating Manchester City. Manchester City this season will not win any competition because they are a shadow of themselves.

Pep needs more than a few days after divorce to be fully recovered. recovery sometimes may take a whoke season.

Yes, well basically those are the most logical speculations we can make, but it must also be said that City won their last Premier League game and that boosts their morale a bit. I just hope that Madrid don't take unnecessary risks. For me, the biggest vulnerability is in defence and that is something that Ancelotti still can't solve well.

I don't know if the biggest vulnerability is in Tchouameni, for me it's there and in Lucas V. I think they have to do something and have Modric start, I think it's much better that way and that Vini and Mbappé do something quickly.

City by current form is not a challenge to real Madrid in the champions League because city is currently not in their best form what city should be concerned about this season  is how they can qualify for the top four spots in the premier League which will see them go to europe so this is the end of the road for city because Madrid is currently in one of their best form going into this game so definitely Madrid is going to win the game

[Uruhara]

City by current form is not a challenge to real Madrid in the champions League because city is currently not in their best form what city should be concerned about this season  is how they can qualify for the top four spots in the premier League which will see them go to europe so this is the end of the road for city because Madrid is currently in one of their best form going into this game so definitely Madrid is going to win the game

But don't forget that in today's match Man City will be the host of the match. When Man City is playing as hosts at the Etihad stadium, they should be able to play with higher motivation than usual. Even though many people seem to believe that Real Madrid could be the favorite, we never know that Man City could bounce back with their extraordinary performance like last season. Well we never know that.

I personally just hope both teams score. And I hope there are lots of goals in this match. And to be honest, considering that both teams have the same problem, namely in the defense line, in this match we should really see a lot of goals scored. Moreover, the attack power of both teams is truly beyond doubt. The same doubts only arise from the level of defense of both of them.

[Agbe]

City by current form is not a challenge to real Madrid in the champions League because city is currently not in their best form what city should be concerned about this season  is how they can qualify for the top four spots in the premier League which will see them go to europe so this is the end of the road for city because Madrid is currently in one of their best form going into this game so definitely Madrid is going to win the game

But don't forget that in today's match Man City will be the host of the match. When Man City is playing as hosts at the Etihad stadium, they should be able to play with higher motivation than usual. Even though many people seem to believe that Real Madrid could be the favorite, we never know that Man City could bounce back with their extraordinary performance like last season. Well we never know that.

I personally just hope both teams score. And I hope there are lots of goals in this match. And to be honest, considering that both teams have the same problem, namely in the defense line, in this match we should really see a lot of goals scored. Moreover, the attack power of both teams is truly beyond doubt. The same doubts only arise from the level of defense of both of them.

Playing at home doesn't give anyone an extra advantage to win any game so if you say it's because city is playing at home that they will win Madrid I will not agree with you I still stand on my word that city is going to be defeated today by Madrid city should channel their energy and focus more on the premier League so they can qualify for next years champions League campaign because with the way that they are currently playing it will be difficult for them to get a top four finish in the premier league by the way madrid is given about 3.12 odd so it's a nice odd and anyone who stake on it will be smiling tomorrow because madrid will win convincingly at the etihad stadium today

[JoyMarsha]

City by current form is not a challenge to real Madrid in the champions League because city is currently not in their best form what city should be concerned about this season  is how they can qualify for the top four spots in the premier League which will see them go to europe so this is the end of the road for city because Madrid is currently in one of their best form going into this game so definitely Madrid is going to win the game

But don't forget that in today's match Man City will be the host of the match. When Man City is playing as hosts at the Etihad stadium, they should be able to play with higher motivation than usual. Even though many people seem to believe that Real Madrid could be the favorite, we never know that Man City could bounce back with their extraordinary performance like last season. Well we never know that.

I personally just hope both teams score. And I hope there are lots of goals in this match. And to be honest, considering that both teams have the same problem, namely in the defense line, in this match we should really see a lot of goals scored. Moreover, the attack power of both teams is truly beyond doubt. The same doubts only arise from the level of defense of both of them.

Playing at home doesn't give anyone an extra advantage to win any game so if you say it's because city is playing at home that they will win Madrid I will not agree with you I still stand on my word that city is going to be defeated today by Madrid city should channel their energy and focus more on the premier League so they can qualify for next years champions League campaign because with the way that they are currently playing it will be difficult for them to get a top four finish in the premier league by the way madrid is given about 3.12 odd so it's a nice odd and anyone who stake on it will be smiling tomorrow because madrid will win convincingly at the etihad stadium today

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid match is currently on, and both teams are holding each other on a draw match(1-1) for a few minutes to end the second half. I can't really say the team that will later win the match because both team's strength in this match is being equal with attempts made against each other to score.

I would say in this match, let the best team win because both teams are my favorite teams. I will be happy with any of the teams that scored their late-minute goal to win against the other

[koang]

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid match is currently on, and both teams are holding each other on a draw match(1-1) for a few minutes to end the second half. I can't really say the team that will later win the match because both team's strength in this match is being equal with attempts made against each other to score.

FULL-TIME  City 2- 3 Madrid.
Unbelievable...how can City give it away in the final minutes of the game?
Real Madrid's frontline is on fire... meanwhile, Man City fans are crying. lol
Rico had no business in that game, He’s an atrocious right back, same goes for Ederson. Doku left on the bench when they needed the press was a big loss, Savio didn’t have the big impacts expected. Poor subs decisions from the coach were made and City gave it all away. There's work to do for Pep in Madrid

[pawel7777]

The only surprise of today's round was Borussia 3-0 win over Sporting in an away game. I don't think they were the favourite to go through, given how poorly they are performing in Bundesliga this season (11th place), but it's almost like a different team when they play UCL. Or maybe today's success was due to them being led by their new coach, Niko Kovac.
With such an advantage, only a disaster can prevent them from advancing to the top 16.

Shame on Man City losing 3-2 to Real at home. They were only a few minutes away from a win, but they couldn't keep focus and succumb to the pressure.

[sampoerna]

The only surprise of today's round was Borussia 3-0 win over Sporting in an away game. I don't think they were the favourite to go through, given how poorly they are performing in Bundesliga this season (11th place), but it's almost like a different team when they play UCL. Or maybe today's success was due to them being led by their new coach, Niko Kovac.
With such an advantage, only a disaster can prevent them from advancing to the top 16.

Shame on Man City losing 3-2 to Real at home. They were only a few minutes away from a win, but they couldn't keep focus and succumb to the pressure.

Incredible match between Man City and Real Madrid. Finally, after a thrilling match, Real Madrid won the first leg. Diaz, who just came from the reserve team, was able to save Real Madrid and make a draw, and Bellingham's last goal became the winner. Just wait for the second leg, what the result will be, if Real Madrid can force a draw, they can qualify. This is a difficult choice for both of them, because they are the top favorites, but they have to meet in the first match of the playoffs. Pep must be frustrated with this situation.

[Uruhara]

Shame on Man City losing 3-2 to Real at home. They were only a few minutes away from a win, but they couldn't keep focus and succumb to the pressure.

Man City started the match very well. Even Man City also made Real Madrid's defense difficult several times in the first half. But yes, the problem is that Man City was not able to maintain their performance well throughout the match. Because in the second half Man City actually started to show their own weaknesses. But Man City's defeat in this match is actually not surprising. Moreover, in this match, the result almost ended in a draw. It's just that Real Madrid were lucky because in the added minute of added time Jude Bellingham managed to add 1 goal which put Real Madrid ahead in the end.

[Zed0X]

The match lived up to the expectations and probably would have surpassed it if all those great chances were converted to goals. I mean 5 is already a goalfest but that could have been easily doubled with the number of attempts missing by a 'hair'.

Bellingham got real pace in those legs as can be seen on his sprint to get the ball and score the winning goal.

[knowngunman]

Man City started the match very well. Even Man City also made Real Madrid's defense difficult several times in the first half. But yes, the problem is that Man City was not able to maintain their performance well throughout the match. Because in the second half Man City actually started to show their own weaknesses. But Man City's defeat in this match is actually not surprising. Moreover, in this match, the result almost ended in a draw. It's just that Real Madrid were lucky because in the added minute of added time Jude Bellingham managed to add 1 goal which put Real Madrid ahead in the end.

Manchester City was the favourite to win in that match judging from both side performance but they had a lose defence who could not maintain their yard. Real madrid were lucky to have succeed in making the comeback and turn things around in unexpected ways credit to poor defending from City with their heavy legs. I won't blame the players much but Pep who's in charge and continue making wrong decisions when it comes to players selection.

And by the way, Op should update the poll on this thread and include Liverpool on the list of potential winners 

[Uruhara]

Man City started the match very well. Even Man City also made Real Madrid's defense difficult several times in the first half. But yes, the problem is that Man City was not able to maintain their performance well throughout the match. Because in the second half Man City actually started to show their own weaknesses. But Man City's defeat in this match is actually not surprising. Moreover, in this match, the result almost ended in a draw. It's just that Real Madrid were lucky because in the added minute of added time Jude Bellingham managed to add 1 goal which put Real Madrid ahead in the end.

Manchester City was the favourite to win in that match judging from both side performance but they had a lose defence who could not maintain their yard. Real madrid were lucky to have succeed in making the comeback and turn things around in unexpected ways credit to poor defending from City with their heavy legs. I won't blame the players much but Pep who's in charge and continue making wrong decisions when it comes to players selection.

And by the way, Op should update the poll on this thread and include Liverpool on the list of potential winners 

It's just that Real Madrid really benefited greatly from this victory. Because with this victory, Real Madrid can play quite calmly in the next match. Because in the next match Real Madrid will also be more favored because they are the hosts. And I believe Real Madrid always play better when they are home. We know the atmosphere at Santiago Bernebeu is always different. And that could bring greater motivation for Real Madrid to be able to beat Man City completely.

Man City played well yesterday. It's just a shame that they couldn't maintain their best performance until the end. This is different from Real Madrid, which has always been quite famous for its never-give-up spirit until the end of the match. Quite often we have seen Real Madrid make dramatic wins at the end of matches.

Well you're right 

[Uruhara]

The remaining 4 matches in the UCL play-offs will take place today viz

- Club Brugge vs Atalanta
- Celtic vs Bayern Munich
- Monaco vs Benfica
- Feyenoord vs AC Milan.

And talking about the UCL play-off round, I actually just realized that there are 3 Serie A teams who are currently in the UCL play-off round. Namely Juventus, Atalanta and AC Milan. And actually these three teams were quite lucky because they didn't meet each other in this play-off round. So the three of them also have the opportunity to qualify for the next stage if they are successful in this round.

For today's match, my favorite teams are Atalanta, Bayern, Benfica and AC Milan. But maybe my choice will change. What about your choices for today's match?

[LUCKMCFLY]

City by current form is not a challenge to real Madrid in the champions League because city is currently not in their best form what city should be concerned about this season  is how they can qualify for the top four spots in the premier League which will see them go to europe so this is the end of the road for city because Madrid is currently in one of their best form going into this game so definitely Madrid is going to win the game

Okay, it was a very tough match. I thought they were going to tie the game because in the 81st minute, City scored a goal. Fortunately, Madrid are super-experts at coming back because they managed to score 2 more goals, leaving City on the field. But it was a very tough, hard-fought match. It wasn't easy at all. City may be doing badly, but when they played yesterday I didn't see any weaknesses. Madrid took excellent advantage of players like Modric and Brahim who made the difference. Brachim barely touched the ball for the second time and he scored. To be honest, I don't like the work of the referees, not even the VAR, that's the only thing.

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The match lived up to the expectations and probably would have surpassed it if all those great chances were converted to goals. I mean 5 is already a goalfest but that could have been easily doubled with the number of attempts missing by a 'hair'.

Bellingham got real pace in those legs as can be seen on his sprint to get the ball and score the winning goal.

Real Madrid came out as winners even though they had to fall behind first. One of the things that could make them win this match is because of their very good mentality.

But I think here Pep Guardiola made a mistake by rotating and replacing his players, so that it could be utilized very well by Real Madrid. Now Real Madrid has one foot in the last 16 of the Champions League.

[Sim_card]

The match lived up to the expectations and probably would have surpassed it if all those great chances were converted to goals. I mean 5 is already a goalfest but that could have been easily doubled with the number of attempts missing by a 'hair'.

Bellingham got real pace in those legs as can be seen on his sprint to get the ball and score the winning goal.

Real Madrid came out as winners even though they had to fall behind first. One of the things that could make them win this match is because of their very good mentality.

But I think here Pep Guardiola made a mistake by rotating and replacing his players, so that it could be utilized very well by Real Madrid. Now Real Madrid has one foot in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Real Madrid mounted a lot of pressure on City's defense with their aggressive attacks and endless shots. I am not surprised at Madrid victory because I know that City have dropped form this season and they also have a porous defense, which Madrid took advantage of. City should try and finish on top four thid season so that we will see them again next season fighting with Madrid. Mbappe has picked form because he is always scoring in any match he plays currently.