[Football] UEFA Champions League Betting & Discussion Thread

[ajiz138]

^ Naah, I think Benfica is as good as out of the CL after the first leg. The chances of advancing to the quarter finals is not zero of course but that would probably happen if Barcelona is reduced to nine players. Maybe Benfica could finally score by that time?

It's quite unfortunate that Benfica had to lose, even though they had a great opportunity after Barcelona had to play with 10 men in the 22nd minute. However, Benfica still had to lose by a very narrow score.

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

[koang]

^ Naah, I think Benfica is as good as out of the CL after the first leg. The chances of advancing to the quarter finals is not zero of course but that would probably happen if Barcelona is reduced to nine players. Maybe Benfica could finally score by that time?

It's quite unfortunate that Benfica had to lose, even though they had a great opportunity after Barcelona had to play with 10 men in the 22nd minute. However, Benfica still had to lose by a very narrow score.

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

I completely agree. It was an amazing performance; Szczesny was outstanding and he was named Man of the Match. He deserved it.
One of the reasons why Madrid has done so well in the UCL in the last decade and a half is because of their goalkeepers.
Casillas, Navas, and Courtois have been decisive in some of their matches. Casillas, Navas, and Courtois were decisive at some point during their run-ins. Barca might just have gotten Navas regen in Szczesny.

[Igebotz]

That result should literally be enough to see Bayern Munich through to the next stage, because I don’t see Bayer Leverkusen overcoming a 3-goal deficit against Bayern Munich considering how the game went. The victory came a cost for Bayern Munich as Manuel Neuer was injured during the game and is now said to likely be facing an extended time on the sideline.

After the first leg of fixtures, It’s probably safe to say that only Arsenal and Bayern Munich have most likely secure their place in the next round.

Still can't understand why Boniface didn't play a single minute in that game but I want to believe the early second half Red card ruined everything tactically for them. Brought in more defenders trying to minimize the damage. Lol

German players hates to retire but Manuel Neuer reoccurring injuries should be enough sign for him to hang those boots..

BTW why am I only seeing you this week on this forum.

[Rruchi man]

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

The best goalkeeper for me in the Champions League games this week was Alisson, because regardless of the pressure he faced, he was still very able to make many important saves and keep PSG from getting any goal. I did not watch the Barcelona game, but if you are to rate the performance of the two goalkeepers as someone who saw the two, who would you say did better?

[UNIVERSE]

The best goalkeeper for me in the Champions League games this week was Alisson, because regardless of the pressure he faced, he was still very able to make many important saves and keep PSG from getting any goal. I did not watch the Barcelona game, but if you are to rate the performance of the two goalkeepers as someone who saw the two, who would you say did better?

Both Alisson and Szczesny performed very well yesterday. They could make too many saves in the matches. Not sure which goalkeeper is better but I think both of them deserve to be the best goalkeeper in this week. Even if you didn't watch Barcelona match, you can see it in YT or you can see the report of the match by googling. Barcelona lost 1 player in minute 22', they only played with 10 players. It was just amazing that they could win the match.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It's quite unfortunate that Benfica had to lose, even though they had a great opportunity after Barcelona had to play with 10 men in the 22nd minute. However, Benfica still had to lose by a very narrow score.

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

I'm not a Barcelona fan at all, but I like to be fair, and I take my hat off to Barcelona, ​​they played very well, despite the fact that they were Shown a red card, the team managed to recover and adapt without him, and they were able to score the goal , of course it's very unfortunate for Benfica, the Portuguese team for me had no luck at all, and Sometimes these things are noticeable, there is still a chance, the advantage is clearly Barcelona's, the bad thing for Benfica is that they will play at the Camp Nou, although I say this, if they are irreverent enough they are capable of boring them in their own field, it can happen, it's all about the 'probabilities and the possibilities.

[Uruhara]

It's quite unfortunate that Benfica had to lose, even though they had a great opportunity after Barcelona had to play with 10 men in the 22nd minute. However, Benfica still had to lose by a very narrow score.

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

But the highest appreciation really must be given to Barcelona because they were still able to win even though they had played with only 10 players since the 22nd minute. This actually shows the difference in quality and strength between these two teams in the UCL this season. And I think in the second leg Barcelona will really score a lot of goals against Benfica. And actually it is quite unfortunate that Benfica failed to make good use of it in this match. When all the factors were in Benfica's favor in this match.

[Igebotz]

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

The best goalkeeper for me in the Champions League games this week was Alisson, because regardless of the pressure he faced, he was still very able to make many important saves and keep PSG from getting any goal. I did not watch the Barcelona game, but if you are to rate the performance of the two goalkeepers as someone who saw the two, who would you say did better?

Both had a good performance but you just have to give it to the one who had only 9 men in front of him instead of 10- Szczesny didn't get the attention he deserves.

And I think in the second leg Barcelona will really score a lot of goals against Benfica. And actually it is quite unfortunate that Benfica failed to make good use of it in this match. When all the factors were in Benfica's favor in this match.

The second leg is going to be a close one, Benfica had so many injuries and they will be returning before the second leg hopefully so it's going to be a different game entirely. Szczesny singlehandedly saved Barcelona in the first leg lets not forget that and things could change in the second leg this time.

[ajiz138]

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It's quite unfortunate that Benfica had to lose, even though they had a great opportunity after Barcelona had to play with 10 men in the 22nd minute. However, Benfica still had to lose by a very narrow score.

It must be admitted that the Barcelona goalkeeper's performance was very good in this match, many times he was able to break the opportunities created by Benfica so that he kept his goal safe from conceding.

I completely agree. It was an amazing performance; Szczesny was outstanding and he was named Man of the Match. He deserved it.
One of the reasons why Madrid has done so well in the UCL in the last decade and a half is because of their goalkeepers.
Casillas, Navas, and Courtois have been decisive in some of their matches. Casillas, Navas, and Courtois were decisive at some point during their run-ins. Barca might just have gotten Navas regen in Szczesny.

You observe quite well about the goalkeeper. Indeed, the goalkeeper has a very vital role in the defense area. Yes, even though we will focus on defense, if their defenders are successfully penetrated, the goalkeeper becomes the last person who will be relied on.

If you also pay attention, some teams that failed also because their goalkeeper made a fatal mistake that made them lose.

[KingsDen]

The best goalkeeper for me in the Champions League games this week was Alisson, because regardless of the pressure he faced, he was still very able to make many important saves and keep PSG from getting any goal. I did not watch the Barcelona game, but if you are to rate the performance of the two goalkeepers as someone who saw the two, who would you say did better?

Both Alisson and Szczesny performed very well yesterday. They could make too many saves in the matches. Not sure which goalkeeper is better but I think both of them deserve to be the best goalkeeper in this week. Even if you didn't watch Barcelona match, you can see it in YT or you can see the report of the match by googling. Barcelona lost 1 player in minute 22', they only played with 10 players. It was just amazing that they could win the match.

I was very much surprised at what Allison was able to do in that match versus PSG. It has been so long I witnessed such an excellent goalkeeping. I didn't expect to see it from Allison but he did exceptionally well. After watching the match, I went back to check the statistics to be sure that it corresponded with what I watched on tv. When I discovered that Allison had 9.3 on a scale of 10, I was satisfied.

[koang]

I was very much surprised at what Allison was able to do in that match versus PSG. It has been so long I witnessed such an excellent goalkeeping. I didn't expect to see it from Allison but he did exceptionally well. After watching the match, I went back to check the statistics to be sure that it corresponded with what I watched on tv. When I discovered that Allison had 9.3 on a scale of 10, I was satisfied.

Allison made 9 saves against PSG. No goalkeeper in the Champions League this season has made more and kept a clean sheet, It was arguably Allison Becker's best performance of his career... It will be remembered for years to come.
But that's no surprise to me, as Alisson Becker has been one of the most formidable goalkeepers in the world since joining Liverpool in 2018 and has been a key part of their Champions League and Premier League victories in 2019 and 2020.

[armanda90]

Allison made 9 saves against PSG. No goalkeeper in the Champions League this season has made more and kept a clean sheet, It was arguably Allison Becker's best performance of his career... It will be remembered for years to come.
But that's no surprise to me, as Alisson Becker has been one of the most formidable goalkeepers in the world since joining Liverpool in 2018 and has been a key part of their Champions League and Premier League victories in 2019 and 2020.

Crucial 9 saves from Allison when Liverpool facing PSG at the first leg Champion League knock out round match, full defense make from Liverpool give advantage for PSG dominance and controlling the match until make many shot on goal than Liverpool during 90 minutes only have one shot but success scoring goal.
I don't think have advantage with Liverpool full defense games last match and must improve for next match against PSG at second leg, if keep full defense looks difficult keep hold for 90 minutes without conceded any one goal yet.

[$crypto$]

A tough task for Leverkusen as they have to chase a 3 goal aggregate from Bayern Munich in the first leg. I am not sure they will be able to chase it even though nothing is impossible in football, but it is still very difficult for them to do.

Maybe luck can turn things around, and it must also be accompanied by a very promising game from Leverkusen, otherwise they have to accept that they have to be eliminated easily.

[koang]

Allison made 9 saves against PSG. No goalkeeper in the Champions League this season has made more and kept a clean sheet, It was arguably Allison Becker's best performance of his career... It will be remembered for years to come.
But that's no surprise to me, as Alisson Becker has been one of the most formidable goalkeepers in the world since joining Liverpool in 2018 and has been a key part of their Champions League and Premier League victories in 2019 and 2020.

Crucial 9 saves from Allison when Liverpool facing PSG at the first leg Champion League knock out round match, full defense make from Liverpool give advantage for PSG dominance and controlling the match until make many shot on goal than Liverpool during 90 minutes only have one shot but success scoring goal.
I don't think have advantage with Liverpool full defense games last match and must improve for next match against PSG at second leg, if keep full defense looks difficult keep hold for 90 minutes without conceded any one goal yet.

Yeah PSG showed a strong performance against Liverpool.
Funny as it is, PSG did everything to win it's so sad luck was on Liverpool's side.
It was the ideal game for Liverpool. That's what wins titles. It's the score at the end of the game, not the highlights. Something like that, anyway. But there's a saying luck eventually runs out.
And I agree, in the second leg Liverpool must be more aggressive in attack.

[Agbe]

Allison made 9 saves against PSG. No goalkeeper in the Champions League this season has made more and kept a clean sheet, It was arguably Allison Becker's best performance of his career... It will be remembered for years to come.
But that's no surprise to me, as Alisson Becker has been one of the most formidable goalkeepers in the world since joining Liverpool in 2018 and has been a key part of their Champions League and Premier League victories in 2019 and 2020.

Crucial 9 saves from Allison when Liverpool facing PSG at the first leg Champion League knock out round match, full defense make from Liverpool give advantage for PSG dominance and controlling the match until make many shot on goal than Liverpool during 90 minutes only have one shot but success scoring goal.
I don't think have advantage with Liverpool full defense games last match and must improve for next match against PSG at second leg, if keep full defense looks difficult keep hold for 90 minutes without conceded any one goal yet.

Yeah PSG showed a strong performance against Liverpool.
Funny as it is, PSG did everything to win it's so sad luck was on Liverpool's side.
It was the ideal game for Liverpool. That's what wins titles. It's the score at the end of the game, not the highlights. Something like that, anyway. But there's a saying luck eventually runs out.
And I agree, in the second leg Liverpool must be more aggressive in attack.

Football is something like this because we have seen teams like PSG dominate a game from start to finish and still end up losing because when it comes to football what matters is scoring of goals no body will be concerned about how you possessed the game but what is usually asked is what was the final score of the game, PSG should be more clinical in front of goals because for you to win critical games like this you have to be more clinical in front of goals and make good use of the chances that comes your way because that was what Liverpool did the only chance that they made a good use of the opportunities a scored