In my opinion, no team will underestimate their opponent in every match, especially in the Champions League, of course, every team will appear at full strength to be able to win every match. Manchester city against Rb Leipzig is also a big match that will be presented in the round of 16. both of these teams have performed quite well in the champions league this season but their manchester city is far stronger than RB Leipzig. Haaland and Foden are two players who have performed well for Manchester City this season. In fact, I think these two players will be played from the early minutes against Rb Leipzig in the first leg later, Pep Guardiola really wants to feel the Champions Trophy with Manchester City, of course he won't underestimating his opponent.
Now we are in knock our round which mean no backup for any team they have to done their best on game day and right now RB Leipzig is also giving their best into Bundesliga with their record against Manchester City is also good so without any doubt we can expect tough challenge for both teams and here home match is going to be vital for both teams because last time City were unable to win against them with this now they will be well-prepared for this game even now we have three months and world cup results is also going to be vital for teams with any serious injury can create big problem and after break things could be much clearer for all teams which will give better shape of all teams in different leagues Haaland is surely going to be vital for the Manchester City and his recent form is not good but right now he has good time for setting things. 
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Manchester City will face Leipzig in this round of 16. Manchester City must not underestimate RB Leipzig in the slightest, if they do RB Leipzig will give a big surprise in this match. Manchester City are favorites in this match, of course they will get it because of their impressive performances in recent years both at domestic level and at Champions League level.
RB Leipzig itself did not come to lose just like that, they will definitely be more motivated to beat Manchester City in this round to go further in the Champions League this season. They must be wary of Manchester City's tall striker.
In my opinion, no team will underestimate their opponent in every match, especially in the Champions League, of course, every team will appear at full strength to be able to win every match. Manchester city against Rb Leipzig is also a big match that will be presented in the round of 16. both of these teams have performed quite well in the champions league this season but their manchester city is far stronger than RB Leipzig. Haaland and Foden are two players who have performed well for Manchester City this season. In fact, I think these two players will be played from the early minutes against Rb Leipzig in the first leg later, Pep Guardiola really wants to feel the Champions Trophy with Manchester City, of course he won't underestimating his opponent. RB Leipzig itself did not come to lose just like that, they will definitely be more motivated to beat Manchester City in this round to go further in the Champions League this season. They must be wary of Manchester City's tall striker.
Manchester City will face Leipzig in this round of 16. Manchester City must not underestimate RB Leipzig in the slightest, if they do RB Leipzig will give a big surprise in this match. Manchester City are favorites in this match, of course they will get it because of their impressive performances in recent years both at domestic level and at Champions League level.
RB Leipzig itself did not come to lose just like that, they will definitely be more motivated to beat Manchester City in this round to go further in the Champions League this season. They must be wary of Manchester City's tall striker.
RB Leipzig itself did not come to lose just like that, they will definitely be more motivated to beat Manchester City in this round to go further in the Champions League this season. They must be wary of Manchester City's tall striker.
Carlo Ancelotti's role is so big, he has a lot of experience. at the start of the season, Real Madrid was not too ambitious to bring in newcomers, especially star players. Don Carlo, seems quite confident with the existing squad. in the Champions League, Real Madrid was still able to win the group even though the star was absent several times due to injury, Madrid remained strong even though it was filled with young players.
in the round of 16 later, Real Madrid will meet again with Liverpool. even though in the first leg they will play as an away team, Real Madrid is still the favorite to win this match. Real Madrid remains the scourge of a very tough opponent for the opposing team to conquer, they have a mental steel as a winning team. Madrid's chances of qualifying for the next phase are wide open, plus Liverpool are currently in underperform mode. and if Madrid qualify for the final, I hope that the opponents for Madrid will be Bayern Munich or PSG. I want to see them fight in the Champions League final.
Real madrid in the group phase had a little convenience because the opponents they faced were not a strong team or a team filled with star players so I think they deserved to win the group phase, but in the round of 16 I think Ancelotti must have a genius mind because the opponent the opponents they face are stronger than in the group phase so what you said I don't think will happen I mean ancelotti definitely needs a few more players in this winter window so ancelotti won't fully use the existing squad for this round of 16. but I agree with you Ancelotti has a wealth of experience in the champions league, of course he knows the tactical scheme for every opponent they will face. in the round of 16 later, Real Madrid will meet again with Liverpool. even though in the first leg they will play as an away team, Real Madrid is still the favorite to win this match. Real Madrid remains the scourge of a very tough opponent for the opposing team to conquer, they have a mental steel as a winning team. Madrid's chances of qualifying for the next phase are wide open, plus Liverpool are currently in underperform mode. and if Madrid qualify for the final, I hope that the opponents for Madrid will be Bayern Munich or PSG. I want to see them fight in the Champions League final.
Group stage matches do not guarantee the remainder of the tournament. Manchester City have actually played quite well in recent seasons, but have also had some bad luck. They have made it to the final once, in which they were high favorites to win the final against Chelsea. Last season they actually played really well, but they completely collapsed in the last minutes and seconds of the game. There they had many chances at the 0-2, then the game was over. It must be really frustrating that they haven't won this tournament yet when they always start the tournament as favourites.
City always have to deal with two things:1 - Premier League
2 - Champions League
being that they are the type of team that is focused on two things so they need to do good player management and in that issue of player management it weakens them in the champions league, for this season City was even very lucky to find Leipzig as opponent, this can make it easier for City to move on to another phase of the European champions league and who knows if they are luckier they also find a weak opponent that they can beat without having too many difficulties, City this time can be champions, they have good players and luck is on their side, but on the other side there in the premier league they are not at the top, they need to win every game and pray that Arsenal lose points, this could make City have to play in the champions league under pressure due to saving players for premier league
Like last year, they won the league with just 1 points, literally just a single point that gave them the title, which means it was up to last games which they won of course but that means they couldn't just keep their players relax and play the young guys so that the roster would be fit to play in the UCL, they had to play their players both on premier league and also the UCL same time and that gave players a bit of tired situation and they ended up failing on the last minutes of course.
From what I have seen from some of the big teams who have a great chance to win the title, REal Madrid has always been an obstacle for them to make it happen. Let's call it Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. Those are some of the names of the teams who had to give up the trophy that was already in sight because they were stopped by REal Madrid. Real Madrid has always been a nightmare for the big teams in this Champions League. I don't know why, but they are scary when they are here.
The Champions League is the most prestigious competition in Europe, of course all teams will give their all here.and Real Madrid is a team that has a very strong mentality, they are a giant team and they are the team that has won the most Champions League titles so that's why every time they play here they are very confident.
it is undeniable that Real Madrid has broken the hopes of several teams to win the Champions League title, especially their city rivals Atletico Madrid who almost won but Real Madrid managed to make the score a draw at the end of the match so that the match had to be continued in extra time.
Real Madrid have done many amazing things and they are always the favorites and all teams would be scared to face them.
Carlo Ancelotti's role is so big, he has a lot of experience. at the start of the season, Real Madrid was not too ambitious to bring in newcomers, especially star players. Don Carlo, seems quite confident with the existing squad. in the Champions League, Real Madrid was still able to win the group even though the star was absent several times due to injury, Madrid remained strong even though it was filled with young players.
in the round of 16 later, Real Madrid will meet again with Liverpool. even though in the first leg they will play as an away team, Real Madrid is still the favorite to win this match. Real Madrid remains the scourge of a very tough opponent for the opposing team to conquer, they have a mental steel as a winning team. Madrid's chances of qualifying for the next phase are wide open, plus Liverpool are currently in underperform mode. and if Madrid qualify for the final, I hope that the opponents for Madrid will be Bayern Munich or PSG. I want to see them fight in the Champions League final.
Yes, let's look forward to positive changes for Chelsea because actually, in the first few matches for Potter they also praised Potter a lot. But just because, Chelsea continued to suffer a setback in the Premier League, it was enough to make Potter get criticized and started to doubt.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
Potter's performance is also quite good if indeed the condition of the Chelsea players is more complete but with their current condition and their many empty defenses making Potter overwhelmed, maybe it will be a different story after their players can recover and play completely.
From what I have seen from some of the big teams who have a great chance to win the title, REal Madrid has always been an obstacle for them to make it happen. Let's call it Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. Those are some of the names of the teams who had to give up the trophy that was already in sight because they were stopped by REal Madrid. Real Madrid has always been a nightmare for the big teams in this Champions League. I don't know why, but they are scary when they are here.
Maybe now I will rule out Atletico but indeed from that there are a number of clubs that are definitely struggling like last season when 3 English clubs had to give up their hopes in the Champions League and PSG, who were the favorites, had to lose in the last 16.
Benfica's performance in the group stage was really impressive. They managed to finish their group at the first place by not even losing one time against PSG. They lost Nunez to Liverpool maybe but this didn't affect their productivity too much. They are one of the disciplined teams now and their opponent in last 16 round is Club Brugge. This is like one of the luckiest matchups they could have got in this round. Benfica are the clear favourite to advance of course.
Club Brugge also impressed by their effort in a tough group for themselves. But their problem has been with their attacking side. They can't score multiple goals in a match here. They scored 7 goals in 6 matches in the group stage. They will need to be more productive against Benfica to increase their chance to move on. But I still don't think they can do this.
Club Brugge also impressed by their effort in a tough group for themselves. But their problem has been with their attacking side. They can't score multiple goals in a match here. They scored 7 goals in 6 matches in the group stage. They will need to be more productive against Benfica to increase their chance to move on. But I still don't think they can do this.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
Learned from how successful with current Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel success with Chelsea and Champion League tittle in the first season make fans most expected with Graham Potter, but the reality Chelsea still inconsistency at Primer League after last 5 matches can't get full points and poor performance last 3 matches in a row have loss. Until 15 matches in Primer League Chelsea just collected 21 points and remaining 16 points from Arsenal on the top standing.Currently Chelsea still have opportunity at Champion League although have heavy get Primer League trophy in this season, I think Chelsea just try consistency and win every games for qualify to Champion League position standing at Primer League by finish on top fourth position.
Their path in the Premier League is also quite tough because their rivals are Newcastle, Tottenham, and Man United, which of course they will all insist on getting a ticket to the Champions League next season.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
Learned from how successful with current Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel success with Chelsea and Champion League tittle in the first season make fans most expected with Graham Potter, but the reality Chelsea still inconsistency at Primer League after last 5 matches can't get full points and poor performance last 3 matches in a row have loss. Until 15 matches in Primer League Chelsea just collected 21 points and remaining 16 points from Arsenal on the top standing.Currently Chelsea still have opportunity at Champion League although have heavy get Primer League trophy in this season, I think Chelsea just try consistency and win every games for qualify to Champion League position standing at Primer League by finish on top fourth position.
I have also seen a video of Guardiola complaining why is the champions league hard and difficult to win
They are looking as good favorites for the competition
Guardiola is trying one more time even if he fails, they can close last season but Madrid made it through
The Champions League is always difficult for all teams because every team that qualify for the Champions League will always try to perform as well as possible because they all have to be able to prove themselves to be the best in the Champions League as Real Madrid did last season. And this season it won't be easy for any team to get the Champions League trophy easily because Real Madrid and several other teams are not in a bad condition either.They are looking as good favorites for the competition
Guardiola is trying one more time even if he fails, they can close last season but Madrid made it through
Group stage matches do not guarantee the remainder of the tournament. Manchester City have actually played quite well in recent seasons, but have also had some bad luck. They have made it to the final once, in which they were high favorites to win the final against Chelsea. Last season they actually played really well, but they completely collapsed in the last minutes and seconds of the game. There they had many chances at the 0-2, then the game was over. It must be really frustrating that they haven't won this tournament yet when they always start the tournament as favourites.
That proves that if luck was also helping a team with bad performance. I remember that match how so many people were picking city over chelsea. After chelsea has been winning the match and people were feeling disappointed with their choice caused by they expected city would be beating chelsea easily without any doubt. The same thing happens when chelsea was also against bayern munich at the final of UCL. There are so many things that can happen constantly during the match. The club can perform so good caused by they got spirit to win the UCL trophy which has become the best competition in EU.
I remember that day. Starting to be a favourite didn't mean the club can win the match instantly.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
Learned from how successful with current Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel success with Chelsea and Champion League tittle in the first season make fans most expected with Graham Potter, but the reality Chelsea still inconsistency at Primer League after last 5 matches can't get full points and poor performance last 3 matches in a row have loss. Until 15 matches in Primer League Chelsea just collected 21 points and remaining 16 points from Arsenal on the top standing.Currently Chelsea still have opportunity at Champion League although have heavy get Primer League trophy in this season, I think Chelsea just try consistency and win every games for qualify to Champion League position standing at Primer League by finish on top fourth position.
Yes, let's look forward to positive changes for Chelsea because actually, in the first few matches for Potter they also praised Potter a lot. But just because, Chelsea continued to suffer a setback in the Premier League, it was enough to make Potter get criticized and started to doubt.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
I don't follow the English football league much, but Chelsea was in the Champions League group with Dinamo and I watched them in both games with Dinamo.
In the first game in Zagreb, Chelsea played very badly, they attacked all the time without a specific plan, trying to score a goal by force.
After that game, I was sure that Chelsea had no chance in the Champions League if they didn't change something immediately. After two rounds, they were last in their Champions League group, which was a big surprise.
New coach Potter completely changed and improved their game.
Chelsea started to play much better and they won all the Champions League games in their group until the end.
In the match with Dinamo in London, it was clear that this is a completely new team, which has a clear game plan and strategy, thanks to the new coach.
It is difficult to say whether they are now favorites to win the Champions League, with such strong teams as Manchester City, Bayern or Real, but I think Chelsea will be a difficult and unpleasant opponent for everyone.
Yes, let's look forward to positive changes for Chelsea because actually, in the first few matches for Potter they also praised Potter a lot. But just because, Chelsea continued to suffer a setback in the Premier League, it was enough to make Potter get criticized and started to doubt.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Admittedly, I also realized that this assessment was too quick, because as a coach who does not have high luck, of course Potter needs more time to make the expected changes.
If I consider that Potter's success with Brighton is also not obtained in a short time, so at least because Potter is in a big club it should be easier for Potter to build a better team.
As Chelsea have better resources, it will help Potter to get the players he wants in the January transfer window. But if it still doesn't give the expected results, then of course the assessment will be right given at that moment.
Potter is not a magician, so he can't radically change Chelsea's results in the middle of the season (it's already good that he achieved first place in the Champions League group stage). In terms of the fight for the championship, I think this season is already lost, regardless of what acquisitions will be made in the winter, but there is a chance in the Champions League. I think that if Chelsea finish the season at least in the top 4, then Potter will have the opportunity to fully prepare the club and show himself in the next season.
Group stage matches do not guarantee the remainder of the tournament. Manchester City have actually played quite well in recent seasons, but have also had some bad luck. They have made it to the final once, in which they were high favorites to win the final against Chelsea. Last season they actually played really well, but they completely collapsed in the last minutes and seconds of the game. There they had many chances at the 0-2, then the game was over. It must be really frustrating that they haven't won this tournament yet when they always start the tournament as favourites.
City always have to deal with two things:
1 - Premier League
2 - Champions League
being that they are the type of team that is focused on two things so they need to do good player management and in that issue of player management it weakens them in the champions league, for this season City was even very lucky to find Leipzig as opponent, this can make it easier for City to move on to another phase of the European champions league and who knows if they are luckier they also find a weak opponent that they can beat without having too many difficulties, City this time can be champions, they have good players and luck is on their side, but on the other side there in the premier league they are not at the top, they need to win every game and pray that Arsenal lose points, this could make City have to play in the champions league under pressure due to saving players for premier league
PSG eliminated them before actually. But it was a really hard-fought one. Maybe it might be the time for Bayern Munich to have their revenge. PSG need their trio to show their best performances in this matchup. Eliminating one of the biggest contenders would be a big advantage for PSG on the road going to their first Champions League title.
I heard Mane injuries, so he couldn't play in the World Cup with Senegal. Mane injured a fibula while defending Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen in the German League final. But hopefully, he will get better soon. The world cup break is quite long. That became Bayern's advantage because he had a no-match time lag. I think actually Mane has been convincing enough with Munich. So Lewandowski's move is not too much of a problem for Bayern.
Mane will be out of the field for 3 months, that means that even when bayern plays against City mane will not be playing, or at least if he plays he will not be playing with 100% strength, so in that part PSG is really with luck, because it will find a not very strong bayern unless bayern hires another great player, i believe that PSG could beat bayern, before i know about PSG's long stoppage news i would even say that PSG would have no chance to beat bayern playing with mane and all their best players, but without mane bayern is strong but they will be facing another great team and very strong, PSG can win this game
Manchester City is still a worthy contender to win the Champions League. They have a great playing XI. Besides, the rest of the extra players in the team also play great football. That's why Manchester City never had a problem with players.
However, make no mistake. if, Pep Guardiola's troops underestimate their opponent later in the round of 16. then, the result will be fatal. RB Leipzig is not an opponent that is too strong for Manchester City, but Leipzig will put up a pretty fierce fight and go all out to win the battle when playing matches at their own headquarters.Even Real Madrid, had difficulty and suffered a 3-2 defeat when they played an away game at RB Leipzig headquarters. this match is no less interesting than the other matches later, because in the first leg, Leipzig played as the home team.
However if i am not mistaken on 2020 Leipzig has reach to semifinal in this competition and they almost be went to final match before defeated by PSG so there are possibilities they can makes big teams slipped so Manchester City should to be careful with them
PSG are really unlucky to have a draw against a team like Bayern Munich in last 16 round already. Bayern Munich are being shown as one of the biggest title contenders now. They have been incredible so far in the Champions League as well without signing a new striker to fill Lewandowski's place. It is going to be very difficult for PSG to stop them in this round.
Why it's unlucky for PSG? If PSG is a great club and better than Bayern Munich, PSG will beat Bayern Munich. Since you said unlucky, it mean PSG is weaker than Bayern Munich and I tend to agree, anyway this is football where any club want to become a champion, of course they need to beat every clubs to remain in the top position. The other clubs also tough too, if they're not strong they wouldn't qualify for the top 16th rounds. 
PSG eliminated them before actually. But it was a really hard-fought one. Maybe it might be the time for Bayern Munich to have their revenge. PSG need their trio to show their best performances in this matchup. Eliminating one of the biggest contenders would be a big advantage for PSG on the road going to their first Champions League title.
I heard Mane injuries, so he couldn't play in the World Cup with Senegal. Mane injured a fibula while defending Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen in the German League final. But hopefully, he will get better soon. The world cup break is quite long. That became Bayern's advantage because he had a no-match time lag. I think actually Mane has been convincing enough with Munich. So Lewandowski's move is not too much of a problem for Bayern.
PSG are really unlucky to have a draw against a team like Bayern Munich in last 16 round already. Bayern Munich are being shown as one of the biggest title contenders now. They have been incredible so far in the Champions League as well without signing a new striker to fill Lewandowski's place. It is going to be very difficult for PSG to stop them in this round.
PSG eliminated them before actually. But it was a really hard-fought one. Maybe it might be the time for Bayern Munich to have their revenge. PSG need their trio to show their best performances in this matchup. Eliminating one of the biggest contenders would be a big advantage for PSG on the road going to their first Champions League title.
PSG eliminated them before actually. But it was a really hard-fought one. Maybe it might be the time for Bayern Munich to have their revenge. PSG need their trio to show their best performances in this matchup. Eliminating one of the biggest contenders would be a big advantage for PSG on the road going to their first Champions League title.
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