I'm a bit surprised by Juve's qualification.
I thought Simeone and his players would hold on to the score.
But congrats to Ronaldo, a real match winner (he should play at PSG lol) , and his teammates.
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Cristiano Ronaldo said in an interview (I think it was yesterday?) that he would score a hat-trick against Atletico...and he actually did it! But even though Ronaldo was easily the MOTM, Bernardeschi was immense throughout the whole game, I hope Zidane can get him to join Real Madrid in the summer LOL
Atletico were awful, gave up ball possession from the start only to to sit back and defend, no shots on target, no plan B, they deserved to get KO'd.
About Man City vs Shalke...
It's always the same story with City, they look like a clear candidate in the early rounds, but they never show up in the decisive moments...don't think that's gonna change this season.
Yeah he said that, and omg it's real happened lol. Well well well, what a game, Juventus make a big comeback 3-0 on 2nd leg and Ronaldo with the hattrick. Congrats juventus, meanwhile, Man City win with 7 goals, holy damn, this one is scary lol. Atletico were awful, gave up ball possession from the start only to to sit back and defend, no shots on target, no plan B, they deserved to get KO'd.
About Man City vs Shalke...
Juventus vs Atletico / +2.5 Goals @2.15 ✔
Man City vs Shalke / BTTS @2.05 ✖ ~ O3.5 goals @1.83 ✔
Not bad Man City vs Shalke / BTTS @2.05 ✖ ~ O3.5 goals @1.83 ✔
Man City however still remains the biggest threat to any side and biggest favorite to win this year's UCL IMO.
Just like in the past few years, right? It's always the same story with City, they look like a clear candidate in the early rounds, but they never show up in the decisive moments...don't think that's gonna change this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo said in an interview (I think it was yesterday?) that he would score a hat-trick against Atletico...and he actually did it! But even though Ronaldo was easily the MOTM, Bernardeschi was immense throughout the whole game, I hope Zidane can get him to join Real Madrid in the summer LOL
Atletico were awful, gave up ball possession from the start only to to sit back and defend, no shots on target, no plan B, they deserved to get KO'd.
About Man City vs Shalke...
It's always the same story with City, they look like a clear candidate in the early rounds, but they never show up in the decisive moments...don't think that's gonna change this season.
Atletico were awful, gave up ball possession from the start only to to sit back and defend, no shots on target, no plan B, they deserved to get KO'd.
About Man City vs Shalke...
Juventus vs Atletico / +2.5 Goals @2.15 ✔
Man City vs Shalke / BTTS @2.05 ✖ ~ O3.5 goals @1.83 ✔
Not bad Man City vs Shalke / BTTS @2.05 ✖ ~ O3.5 goals @1.83 ✔
Man City however still remains the biggest threat to any side and biggest favorite to win this year's UCL IMO.
Just like in the past few years, right? It's always the same story with City, they look like a clear candidate in the early rounds, but they never show up in the decisive moments...don't think that's gonna change this season. 
The final is at Atletico’s home stadium so I’m glad they’re out. I wouldn’t want Liverpool to have to play the final in front of a home crowd
Lol! Fair point, What are you views about a Barcelona vs Liverpool final ??
Congratulations to Juventus after the terrific display and comeback, Man City however still remains the biggest threat to any side and biggest favorite to win this year's UCL IMO.
Champions League this season can be called as "The season of COMEBACK". Four teams made a great come back already, starting from Porto, Ajax, Manchester United and today we see Juventus.
I did not even think Juventus is going to qualify, but seems that the strategy of Atletico did not work really well. Atletico played very bad today, something like 180° with what they did on the first leg.
Congrats to Juventus and the fans, you deserves to be on the next round.
Atletico always applies the same strategy and that's locking in into the defensive area and waiting for counter attacks but as it seem today that strategy doesn't work with big team like Juventus. Anyway the key factor today was definitely Ronaldo and now it's obvious for anyone why Real Madrid is playing so bad since he left. I did not even think Juventus is going to qualify, but seems that the strategy of Atletico did not work really well. Atletico played very bad today, something like 180° with what they did on the first leg.
Congrats to Juventus and the fans, you deserves to be on the next round.
My picks:
Manchester City - FC Schalke 04
Handicap 0:1 on Manchester City @1.42
Juventus Turin - Atletico Madrid
Asian Total Over 1.5 @1.44
Tot Odds: 2.04
Manchester City - FC Schalke 04
Handicap 0:1 on Manchester City @1.42
Juventus Turin - Atletico Madrid
Asian Total Over 1.5 @1.44
Tot Odds: 2.04
It was easier than bet on
We’ll see what the remaining two teams will do tomorrow
Champions League this season can be called as "The season of COMEBACK". Four teams made a great come back already, starting from Porto, Ajax, Manchester United and today we see Juventus.
I did not even think Juventus is going to qualify, but seems that the strategy of Atletico did not work really well. Atletico played very bad today, something like 180° with what they did on the first leg.
Congrats to Juventus and the fans, you deserves to be on the next round.
I did not even think Juventus is going to qualify, but seems that the strategy of Atletico did not work really well. Atletico played very bad today, something like 180° with what they did on the first leg.
Congrats to Juventus and the fans, you deserves to be on the next round.
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Juventus 3:0 Atletico. It was night of Ronaldo - he loves scoring against Atletico. Atleti were terrible tonight and Juve deserved to go further.
City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
Today's match almost turn into basket match with the goals scored by Manchester city 😁. Concern Juve winning, Juventus have not be in this stage for year, they have high winning possibility and if they don't win today's match then they miss their chances and the fans will disappointed. City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
The final is at Atletico’s home stadium so I’m glad they’re out. I wouldn’t want Liverpool to have to play the final in front of a home crowd
Juventus 3:0 Atletico. It was night of Ronaldo - he loves scoring against Atletico. Atleti were terrible tonight and Juve deserved to go further.
City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
Adios Atletico
Ronaldo and Juve is king
Atletico was playing awful game
City-Schalke no comments
Tomorrow much more drama
Ended 3-0 in the second leg Juventus - Atletico Madrid won 3-2 on aggregate and Juventus qualified for the Big 8.
and 3 goals from Ronaldo prove that he remains the best striker and during this Champions League Ronaldo has given 4 goals for Juventus.
and 3 goals from Ronaldo prove that he remains the best striker and during this Champions League Ronaldo has given 4 goals for Juventus.
Juventus 3:0 Atletico. It was night of Ronaldo - he loves scoring against Atletico. Atleti were terrible tonight and Juve deserved to go further.
City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
City 7:0 Schalke. I had under 4.25 goals @1.50 at this game, and I thought it's going to be safe bet. Schalke was like a Sunday football league team. Can't remember anything similar in 1/8 stage. There was so many goals counted or cancelled after VAR review, one was counted despite that there was offside, but does it really matters in such game...
Phew. Very edgy first half in Turin, they had the goal rightly disallowed for a foul on Oblak but then Ronaldo did what he does best and got them back in the game. Athletico's been playing well to be honest, save the goal, sharp defending and good on the counter but they seem to be a bit stuck after the goal, and the jeers from the crowd every time the team gets near the box seems to be affecting them. Morata's a bit off key...
Meanwhile, Aguero's penalty set off 7 minutes of madness. 3-0. Schalke can't possibly score 4 goals so I'm giving up on that match. Goodnight guys, I'm getting too old, need to conserve some energy for tomorrow's game!
Meanwhile, Aguero's penalty set off 7 minutes of madness. 3-0. Schalke can't possibly score 4 goals so I'm giving up on that match. Goodnight guys, I'm getting too old, need to conserve some energy for tomorrow's game!
Yes, it was a tensed half. Atletico meanwhile have been well organized, Juventus have dominated every single part of the game, Atletico were only able to have 3 attempts with no shot on target, compared to Juventus 9 and 2 respectively.
The tie us somewhat still open, and Atletico will face the bigger threats in second half, I think Atletico will see this through.
For tonight's games, I see something like that :
Man City / Schalke 3-0
Juve / Atletico 2-0 (Atletico qualifying after penalties)
Man City / Schalke 3-0
Juve / Atletico 2-0 (Atletico qualifying after penalties)
I'm staying with this prediction, it still seems possible at half time.
Phew. Very edgy first half in Turin, they had the goal rightly disallowed for a foul on Oblak but then Ronaldo did what he does best and got them back in the game. Athletico's been playing well to be honest, save the goal, sharp defending and good on the counter but they seem to be a bit stuck after the goal, and the jeers from the crowd every time the team gets near the box seems to be affecting them. Morata's a bit off key...
Meanwhile, Aguero's penalty set off 7 minutes of madness. 3-0. Schalke can't possibly score 4 goals so I'm giving up on that match. Goodnight guys, I'm getting too old, need to conserve some energy for tomorrow's game!
Meanwhile, Aguero's penalty set off 7 minutes of madness. 3-0. Schalke can't possibly score 4 goals so I'm giving up on that match. Goodnight guys, I'm getting too old, need to conserve some energy for tomorrow's game!
Bang Juve 1 Atletico 0
Juve is dominating
Drama begun
Juve is dominating
Drama begun
It was expected of Juventus to dominate the match, and Atletico are doing quite well absorbing the huge pressure from them though.
Halftime looming, it's definitely game over for Schalke, Aguero with a brace as Man City have a 2 - 0 lead.
Edit:
Halftime:
Man City 3 - 0 Schalke
Bang Juve 1 Atletico 0
Juve is dominating
Drama begun
Juve is dominating
Drama begun
Juventus with a goal from Ronaldo have taken the lead against Atletico Madrid, Could this be the start of another UCL comeback ?
Man City vs Schalke is still goalless, with 33 minutes gone already.
Man City vs Schalke is still goalless, with 33 minutes gone already.
In whole Italy there is the new moto for today "Io ci credo" meaning I believe that we will qualify. I think Juve is a great team and that they will win and qualify tonight although odds are against them in paper. I am ready , I am sit in the neighbour bar and drinking beer with peanuts , ready to enjoy the qualification.
Juventus to win the match is a good choice for betting but Juventus to qualify is hard. My prediction, the game will end with 2-1 or 1-0 for Juventus. Although I hope to see Juventus go to the next round, but I have to be more realistic in betting.
In whole Italy there is the new moto for today "Io ci credo" meaning I believe that we will qualify. I think Juve is a great team and that they will win and qualify tonight although odds are against them in paper. I am ready , I am sit in the neighbour bar and drinking beer with peanuts , ready to enjoy the qualification.
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