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Result from the second semi-final yesterday:

Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal

Well, since your last post Liverpool went on to beat Villarreal 2-0 therefore a Manchester City vs Liverpool final looks the most probable outcome on paper but let us see what happens in the return fixtures when both English teams will be playing in Spain.

Quote from: Juggy777 on April 27, 2022, 11:22:50 PM

@JollyGood I have a complete opposite prediction it’ll be Manchester City vs Liverpool and it’ll be a premier league finale.

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Quote from: JollyGood on April 27, 2022, 07:48:24 AM

Result from the first semi-final played yesterday:

Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid

The second semi-final taking place this evening:

Liverpool vs Villarreal

I still think Real Madrid will beat Manchester City and qualify for the final where they will play Villarreal in an all Spanish final Grin

@JollyGood I have a complete opposite prediction it’ll be Manchester City vs Liverpool and it’ll be a premier league finale. Also due to Pep vs Klopp rivalry this will be one of the most exciting match of the season, and with Pep dying to win the champions league it’ll be really interesting if he can finally achieve it, or do you think he’ll once again miss winning it despite reaching the finals.

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Result from the first semi-final played yesterday:

Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid

The second semi-final taking place this evening:

Liverpool vs Villarreal

I still think Real Madrid will beat Manchester City and qualify for the final where they will play Villarreal in an all Spanish final Grin

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^ At Liverpool's current form and the way they have been finishing their matches, there is no way Villareal could go through and be at the final. No way. It would take something really brilliant from Emery to make that happen. Liverpool is just really too good rn.

And to your question, yes... It will be hard for Villareal to score a goal against Liverpool. They have been pressing real hard and hunting down the ball more aggresively than before, it's not a joke... But yeah, City on the other hand I could see losing vs Real Madrid. Maybe it'll go to pens.

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An all English champions league final would be great and another display of the power of the Premier League. It can also be an all Spanish final too Grin

Every time Liverpool play they look like scoring but will they be able to stop conceding goals in the aim to get past Villarreal?

Quote from: tokeweed on April 22, 2022, 10:50:54 AM

^ I know what you mean. It's really hard fading Real Madrid with Benzema running hot. The odds for them winning the UCL is at 6.65 rn. I think that's good value considering that City does choke at crucial moments just like we've seen them do for the last three UCL seasons now..? I really thought last year was gonna be their year. I'm now thinking Pep might not win the UCL with City. This is his last chance.

But Liverpool is a problem tho. No one can touch them... I'm thinking it's gonna be an all English final but yeah, we can't discount Real Madrid.

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^ I know what you mean. It's really hard fading Real Madrid with Benzema running hot. The odds for them winning the UCL is at 6.65 rn. I think that's good value considering that City does choke at crucial moments just like we've seen them do for the last three UCL seasons now..? I really thought last year was gonna be their year. I'm now thinking Pep might not win the UCL with City. This is his last chance.

But Liverpool is a problem tho. No one can touch them... I'm thinking it's gonna be an all English final but yeah, we can't discount Real Madrid.

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Quote from: Igebotz on April 15, 2022, 12:36:50 PM

Villarreal may be fantastic, but Liverpool is a better team than the Bayerm team they knocked out, and I'm confident they'll win on both legs.

I have a feeling the underdogs of the tie Villarreal will get to the final. They are a very good team when it comes to knockout competitions. Sure Liverpool are favourites to beat Villarreal over two legs but I cannot write off Villarreal.

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Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League.

Not for me, I think Real Madrid are favourites to win the tournament Grin

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Quote from: _BlackStar on April 15, 2022, 12:50:50 PM

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Manchester City is a better team than Chelsea, but Chelsea has more experience in the Champions League, so I'm confident they'd beat Real Madrid and won't make the same mistakes Chelsea did. The only advantage Real Madrid has over Manchester City is their experience and the beast in Benzema; if they can contain him, they will win the tie.

Villarreal may be fantastic, but Liverpool is a better team than the Bayerm team they knocked out, and I'm confident they'll win on both legs.

Real Madrid is a team that has starred in the Champions League with 13 titles since 1956 and the most popular was when they won it in 3 consecutive seasons ^{[2016, 2017, and 2018].} But after that they have not made it to the final. Based on the available data, so far Real Madrid have always won the title when they reached the final ^[13/16] but I don't think they can do that this season.

Benzema is strong and very savage, but Manchester City are a different team to Chelsea which will probably make it difficult for him to score especially because of the anticipation they will be. Unfortunately Manchester City had to lose several important players in the semifinal match where Cancelo had to be absent ^{[if the information is correct]} due to card accumulation.

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Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League.

Please don't ignore Liverpool, mate. Cheesy

if you are to make comparison Chelsea and Manchester city which of them that have squads and strong player, the problem i have with Chelsea is that they are not balanced or plan their matches, Manchester city defeated Chelsea players did not have the idea of defensive and they only think that attacks will be remedy to defeat opponent who is already have plan B for football, champions league is going to Manchester city because you see that their players are not actually performing well.the only Manchester city player who strong is benzema

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Quote from: _BlackStar on April 15, 2022, 12:50:50 PM

Benzema is strong and very savage, but Manchester City are a different team to Chelsea which will probably make it difficult for him to score especially because of the anticipation they will be. Unfortunately Manchester City had to lose several important players in the semifinal match where Cancelo had to be absent ^{[if the information is correct]} due to card accumulation.

They have a strong squad depth, only Cancelo injury shouldn't be a problem to them not to perform well.

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Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League.

Please don't ignore Liverpool, mate. Cheesy

Not to dismiss Liverpool, but based on past performance, a team that loses in their first final will always win the next one. Manchester lost last year's final, but if they make it this time, they will win.

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Quote from: Igebotz on April 15, 2022, 12:36:50 PM

Manchester City is a better team than Chelsea, but Chelsea has more experience in the Champions League, so I'm confident they'd beat Real Madrid and won't make the same mistakes Chelsea did. The only advantage Real Madrid has over Manchester City is their experience and the beast in Benzema; if they can contain him, they will win the tie.

Villarreal may be fantastic, but Liverpool is a better team than the Bayerm team they knocked out, and I'm confident they'll win on both legs.

Real Madrid is a team that has starred in the Champions League with 13 titles since 1956 and the most popular was when they won it in 3 consecutive seasons ^{[2016, 2017, and 2018].} But after that they have not made it to the final. Based on the available data, so far Real Madrid have always won the title when they reached the final ^[13/16] but I don't think they can do that this season.

Benzema is strong and very savage, but Manchester City are a different team to Chelsea which will probably make it difficult for him to score especially because of the anticipation they will be. Unfortunately Manchester City had to lose several important players in the semifinal match where Cancelo had to be absent ^{[if the information is correct]} due to card accumulation.

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Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League.

Please don't ignore Liverpool, mate. Cheesy

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Manchester City is a better team than Chelsea, but Chelsea has more experience in the Champions League, so I'm confident they'd beat Real Madrid and won't make the same mistakes Chelsea did. The only advantage Real Madrid has over Manchester City is their experience and the beast in Benzema; if they can contain him, they will win the tie.

Villarreal may be fantastic, but Liverpool is a better team than the Bayerm team they knocked out, and I'm confident they'll win on both legs.

Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League.

Quote from: JollyGood on April 14, 2022, 04:06:09 PM

Chelsea played like heroes, they went to Real and took them on, they were so close to winning but it was a fantastic game to watch. I feel sorry for Chelsea because they deserved to win the tie but this is football and anything can happen.

Right now I think Real Madrid are my choice to win the competition if they meet Liverpool in the final but if Real meed Villarreal I have a feeling they will cause a massive upset and win.

Manchester City have a mountain to climb past Real Madrid if they want to get to the final.

It can end up being an all English final or even an all Spanish final Grin

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Manchester City will now meet Real Madrid in the semi-final Grin

... and then Liverpool in the final. Grin

Are you sure? Grin

Villarreal knocked out Bayern Munich and will have a real attempt at attacking the Liverpool defence.

Liverpool should win this tie over two legs and qualify for the final but it is a knockout competition and anything can happen. I am sure Liverpool preferred to play Villarreal over Bayern but they still need to win to get the final.

Quote from: Igebotz on April 14, 2022, 12:15:26 PM

It was a fantastic Tuesday and Wednesday night of football, but I'm disappointed that my team did not qualify. Our schoolboy defense in the first leg cost us the game, but we were more composed in the second leg. Modric assist was a work of art.

Good luck to Manchester City as they take on a Real Madrid team of 12 players. I'd like to see an all-English final again.n.

Chelsea played like heroes, they went to Real and took them on, they were so close to winning but it was a fantastic game to watch. I feel sorry for Chelsea because they deserved to win the tie but this is football and anything can happen.

Right now I think Real Madrid are my choice to win the competition if they meet Liverpool in the final but if Real meed Villarreal I have a feeling they will cause a massive upset and win.

Manchester City have a mountain to climb past Real Madrid if they want to get to the final.

It can end up being an all English final or even an all Spanish final Grin

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In the second half, Atletico Madrid got a taste of their own medicine. It could have been a different game if they had been professional and played a bit of what they did last night in the first leg, but they chose to play all man defense instead. It was a fantastic Tuesday and Wednesday night of football, but I'm disappointed that my team did not qualify. Our schoolboy defense in the first leg cost us the game, but we were more composed in the second leg. Modric assist was a work of art.

Good luck to Manchester City as they take on a Real Madrid team of 12 players. I'd like to see an all-English final again.n.

Quote from: JollyGood on April 14, 2022, 02:15:25 AM

Atletico did not surprise me with the way they headed in to this game. They were playing the best way they could in an attempt to beat Manchester City and they nearly succeeded. Atletico dominated the game but just could score because of the way Manchester City defended. Most of the second half was played inside the Manchester City half because Atletico pressed.

Manchester City will now meet Real Madrid in the semi-final Grin

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Quote from: Juggy777 on April 13, 2022, 10:19:39 PM

I have to admit that Atletico surprised me with their aggressive approach, and how did Stefan stay on the pitch despite that headbutt is beyond explainable to me.

The referee was in a difficult position, and probably didn't want to further inflame an already tense situation by brandishing a red card. Refs do act this way sometimes, and I think it's the wrong approach, they need to stamp their authority on the game. The minute you let the players believe they can get away with violence, it descends into anarchy.

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Manchester City will now meet Real Madrid in the semi-final Grin

... and then Liverpool in the final. Grin

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Atletico did not surprise me with the way they headed in to this game. They were playing the best way they could in an attempt to beat Manchester City and they nearly succeeded. Atletico dominated the game but just could score because of the way Manchester City defended. Most of the second half was played inside the Manchester City half because Atletico pressed.

Manchester City will now meet Real Madrid in the semi-final Grin

Quote from: Juggy777 on April 13, 2022, 10:19:39 PM

I have to admit that Atletico surprised me with their aggressive approach, and how did Stefan stay on the pitch despite that headbutt is beyond explainable to me. Furthermore the game could have gone towards the penalty shoot out had Atletico scored in the last minute, but Ederson made a wonderful safe and managed to help City qualify for the semi finals.

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Quote from: JollyGood on April 13, 2022, 04:29:23 PM

Manchester City qualify for the semi-final by beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate

I have to admit that Atletico surprised me with their aggressive approach, and how did Stefan stay on the pitch despite that headbutt is beyond explainable to me. Furthermore the game could have gone towards the penalty shoot out had Atletico scored in the last minute, but Ederson made a wonderful safe and managed to help City qualify for the semi finals.

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Results from the games this evening:

Liverpool 3-3 Benfica

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Manchester City

Liverpool qualify for the semi-final by beating Benfica 6-4 on aggregate

Manchester City qualify for the semi-final by beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate

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Results from the games last night:

Bayern Munich 1-1 Villarreal

Bayern Munich players really missed many goals that would have make them to defeat Villarreal yesterday to qualify for semi final but they missed their opportunity which gave Villarreal opportunity to qualify for semi final yesterday. Many people predicted that Bayern Munich will use home advantage to win Villarreal 3:1 to achieve the victory but the match later ended up 1:1 but the final aggregate was 2:1 for the favour of Villarreal.

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^ Yeah... Def a wtf moment for Bayern Munich supporters. Lmao. And to think I had them as one of the most likely winners of the UCL this year. Now it's looking like Villareal is the dark horse of the tourney.

Anyway lost my bet on Real. I shoulda played the BTTS and over 2.5 goals too which was lined at around 1.97... I was looking at it but ignored it. Meh. Benfica team total under .5 goals at 2.18 later to break even. Grin

Edit: Man City to win and under 3.5 goals combo at 2.30 seems to be a decent line.

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Results from the games last night:

Bayern Munich 1-1 Villarreal

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea

I also expected Bayern to dominate Villarreal but they only managed a 1-1 draw therefore Villarreal go through to the semi-finals and Bayern are knocked out. The game was heading for a 1-0 full time result which would have allowed the game to go to extra time but Villarreal scored in the 88th minute to make the final score 1-1 but they won the first leg 1-0. Final aggregate score 2-1 Villarreal.

Now on to Real Madrid vs Chelsea. All I can say is that anybody that wants to know what a great game of football looks like should view this link. The highlights capture the amazing flow of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ3yQZPX7dE

Chelsea were defending champions and were so close to going through to the semi-final. They dominated large parts of the game and attacked Real throughout but in the end they were knocked out even though they won 2-3 on the night. Real Madrid go through to the semi-final 5-4 on aggregate.

As a team, Chelsea played some of the most fantastic football I have seen in recent times. Tuchel is a world class manager, if he leaves Chelsea at the end of the season the team will suffer while a new manager brings his own ideas.

Quote from: tokeweed on April 12, 2022, 11:41:40 AM

^ I'm expecting Bayern Munich to go out there and blow Villareal away at the second leg. I don't think Nagelsmann will be out foxed again. But from a betting perspective, dunno... Looking at the lines everything has nothing that entices me.

As for Real Madrid vs Chelsea, still going for Real Madrid draw no bet at 1.95. There's also Real Madrid to win and BTTS combo at 4.50 which is good value imho... For the matches tomorrow I like Benfica team total under .5 at 2.18. I don't think they get one in at Anfield.

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