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Topic: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season - page 869. (Read 92628 times)
When it comes to what team would achieve the Champions League title, I believe in Manchester City to do this in this season. They have added a wonderful striker like Haaland to the team and they are complete now. Guardiola might need some backup plans this time as they failed last season again. He really has a great system for his players of course but they might need to try something new sometimes in the Champions League as well. The environment here is way different than the Premier League.
The last match Manchester city played against Liverpool it seems Haaland didn't give his best which he was struggling, when Haaland was in his former team he was a wonderful player that scores goal all the time, his last match he played for Manchester City looks as if the premier league is a tough place that might take him sometime for him to get used to. If it is winning the Champions league, no doubt I know it is possible for Manchester City win it. Well obviously Haaland is a player who is causing a lot of controversy and everyone compares all his work, but being in a team like City it is obvious that Pep Guardiola will know how to use him and will not waste any of him and his talent, ´for me this The team is a clear candidate to reach the final, just as I have Bayern in my sights, because they have shown a high level in a very short time, in fact they are one of the teams that Real Madrid, Barcelona and especially the PSG, who very properly did not want CR7 to play for them, which seems to me a reckless decision and one that is loaded with a lot of security.
After 60 minutes of play Benfica is still leading this match by 0 - 2 as they are much better side then Dynam Kiev with good experience and having quality players in their squad Benfica was hot favorite to win this match, and they are rightly tight screws around home side which is playing their home matches at neutral place due to conflict most chances they will easily qualify for group stage.
The score hasn't change after final whistle that Benfica won the match with final score 2-0 and i think both of teams were playing good because they were playing attacking each other but indeed Benfica can playing effective even for second goals they can utilized the mistakes which made by Dynamo Kiev players and besides that in my opinion Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos also the key who can make Benfica get full points from this match and second legs will be more easy for Benfica because they as a host and only required at least draw results went to group stageBenfica players played very well in this match. Every player of the team has contributed well from his position in the victory of the team. The defender played very well. Goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos made 3 great saves. Dynamo Kyiv made a few good attacks but was unable to score. Benfica won the away match, hopefully they won't be defeated in the home match.
As you said, the star player was the goalkeeper, he covered like geniuses, I really liked him a lot, Benfica has always been an outstanding team, and I hadn't seen them shine so much for a long time, for me it was an attractive game and I think the Benfica is doing a great job, and I have to point out that the technical director has also managed to engage his team very well, and this is something that you see on the pitch when they play.
Nor can we put aside the performance of Dynamo Kyiv, for me they are a very complete team, but they still have a long way to go, especially in finishing, because they have everything, good defense, good midfield, even a good striker.
After 60 minutes of play Benfica is still leading this match by 0 - 2 as they are much better side then Dynam Kiev with good experience and having quality players in their squad Benfica was hot favorite to win this match, and they are rightly tight screws around home side which is playing their home matches at neutral place due to conflict most chances they will easily qualify for group stage.
The score hasn't change after final whistle that Benfica won the match with final score 2-0 and i think both of teams were playing good because they were playing attacking each other but indeed Benfica can playing effective even for second goals they can utilized the mistakes which made by Dynamo Kiev players and besides that in my opinion Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos also the key who can make Benfica get full points from this match and second legs will be more easy for Benfica because they as a host and only required at least draw results went to group stageBenfica players played very well in this match. Every player of the team has contributed well from his position in the victory of the team. The defender played very well. Goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos made 3 great saves. Dynamo Kyiv made a few good attacks but was unable to score. Benfica won the away match, hopefully, they won't be defeated in the home match.
In the second leg, Benfica is going to have a really good advantage of two goals. That is going to be game-changing in my opinion.
After 60 minutes of play Benfica is still leading this match by 0 - 2 as they are much better side then Dynam Kiev with good experience and having quality players in their squad Benfica was hot favorite to win this match, and they are rightly tight screws around home side which is playing their home matches at neutral place due to conflict most chances they will easily qualify for group stage.
The score hasn't change after final whistle that Benfica won the match with final score 2-0 and i think both of teams were playing good because they were playing attacking each other but indeed Benfica can playing effective even for second goals they can utilized the mistakes which made by Dynamo Kiev players and besides that in my opinion Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos also the key who can make Benfica get full points from this match and second legs will be more easy for Benfica because they as a host and only required at least draw results went to group stage 
As for me, the winner of this pair was determined in the match with Monaco. PSV proved that they have character and deservedly beat Monaco. In the Rangers match, I assumed that PSV would play at least for a draw, and they did, although they could even lose, this would complicate the situation. But now PSV will play at home and they will use this advantage, as they did in the match against Monaco.
Wrong predicting about the winner between PSV vs AS Monaco because I think become easy for AS Monaco lead until last final qualifying on UEFA Champion League, but first leg playing home just getting draw 1-1, looks loss chance because second leg is not easy with playing away. After eliminating AS Monaco Ligue 1 just have two team on UEFA Champion League between PSG and Marseille, but for Netherland still have chance if last qualifying round PSV success win automatically have two team but still depending on last final round qualifying of PSV, success win or not will give one team playing on UEFA Champion League this season. Benfica plays out at Dynam Kiev and is already leading 0-2 while it is only now half-time. It is too early to say that the game is over, but it is clear that the prospects for Benfica are very good. Had a top season in the Champions League last year and now they seem to be qualifying again. If Kiev still wants to have a realistic chance of qualifying, they should not lose this game at home because Benfica has a strong team and a new trainer (Schmit)
After 60 minutes of play Benfica is still leading this match by 0 - 2 as they are much better side then Dynam Kiev with good experience and having quality players in their squad Benfica was hot favorite to win this match, and they are rightly tight screws around home side which is playing their home matches at neutral place due to conflict most chances they will easily qualify for group stage.In second match of tonight right now Maccabi Haifa is leading match against Serbian side Crvena zvezda by score of 3 - 2 even at the end of first half visitors were leading by 1 - 2, but good fight back by Maccabi Haifa, and they have done two goals in second half it's going to be very interesting second league match as well with both teams are looking good and want to qualify for group stage.
Benfica plays out at Dynam Kiev and is already leading 0-2 while it is only now half-time. It is too early to say that the game is over, but it is clear that the prospects for Benfica are very good. Had a top season in the Champions League last year and now they seem to be qualifying again. If Kiev still wants to have a realistic chance of qualifying, they should not lose this game at home because Benfica has a strong team and a new trainer (Schmit)
Benfica scored early. I hope they're the last to go. They scored the second goal before the end of the first half. In the match played in Poland, Dynamo Kyiv can not show any presence. They passed Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz, but they don't have match conditions as they don't have a local league. This happens against strong opponents. At this rate, Benfica will win both games and get the Champions League participation ticket.
Judging by how well PSV have played in recent matches, I think they can beat Glasgow Rangers tonight. If PSV were able to draw with Monaco, I think the Rangers are a lower level. I also think it will be an interesting match between Bude-Glimt and Dinamo Zagreb. I expect that in this game we will see a beautiful battle between equal opponents. It is hard to say who will win here.
Yep , I think the same. PSV team finally mature enough after 3 years to get into UCL groups and I have no doubts that they will make it. The game from last night proved that they are stronger than Rangers and they came back after that huge mistake that led to 2-1 for Rangers and manage to get that draw and almost took the victory in the last minutes of the game.I can also point out the fact that northern teams are starting to play a better football in the last years and we can see this in Europe groups of UCL , Europa League and Conference League so don't sleep on northern teams.
But, we shouldn't act as if it is guaranteed for them to be in the groups. Even if they are, it is going to be a difficult thing because they haven't been there for a long time and they need to be good enough to stand their ground, or they will just leave with 0 points if they go back to being unworthy of UCL, in that case, it would be better not to even go to group stages.
Right now I think Benfica has value as a bet to bet on them.The odd 1.70 is a good one because they are playing against a side which has not been training in normal conditions since the invasion of Russia against Ukraine so most probably they will not be a great obstacle for Benfica in the game that starts right now.Benfica should take advantage of this together with the fact that they are not playing in their home stadium and secure the qualification already since this first leg.
The defensive game from Rangers PSV after getting a lot of goals then they always apply a defensive game and so far both defenses are very good and seem to be able to read the strategies applied by each team, at least August 25 will meet again and at least these two teams are still there is time to do practice trials using other strategies so that it is difficult to beat.
I think PSV will easily win in the Netherlands, in this pair they are much stronger. Apparently the fate of the Rangers to fight for the Europa League )
In today's game Dynamo - Benfica, Benfica looks like a favorite, but a repeat of the score 2-2 is possible. Both teams score a lot, but at the same time concede goals, so Dynamo can play evenly in the home game and it will be a productive draw. The easiest choice for this game is BTTS.
Trabzonspor next match will be played UEFA Champions League Play-off 2nd leg match on wednesday August 24 with FC Copenhagen at Trabzonspor's home. Copenhagen won the match 2-1 yesterday. FC Copenhagen won the match 2-1 yesterday. Trabzonspor had not perform well yesterday. But Trabzonspor still has an opportunity to go to Group Stage.
The defensive game from Rangers PSV after getting a lot of goals then they always apply a defensive game and so far both defenses are very good and seem to be able to read the strategies applied by each team, at least August 25 will meet again and at least these two teams are still there is time to do practice trials using other strategies so that it is difficult to beat.
As for me, the winner of this pair was determined in the match with Monaco. PSV proved that they have character and deservedly beat Monaco. In the Rangers match, I assumed that PSV would play at least for a draw, and they did, although they could even lose, this would complicate the situation. But now PSV will play at home and they will use this advantage, as they did in the match against Monaco. 
Judging by how well PSV have played in recent matches, I think they can beat Glasgow Rangers tonight. If PSV were able to draw with Monaco, I think the Rangers are a lower level. I also think it will be an interesting match between Bude-Glimt and Dinamo Zagreb. I expect that in this game we will see a beautiful battle between equal opponents. It is hard to say who will win here.
Yep , I think the same. PSV team finally mature enough after 3 years to get into UCL groups and I have no doubts that they will make it. The game from last night proved that they are stronger than Rangers and they came back after that huge mistake that led to 2-1 for Rangers and manage to get that draw and almost took the victory in the last minutes of the game.
I can also point out the fact that northern teams are starting to play a better football in the last years and we can see this in Europe groups of UCL , Europa League and Conference League so don't sleep on northern teams.
I decided not to bet on today's match, I think it's too risky to bet on this first leg match. However, if we talk about predictions, I think Rangers have a chance to beat PSV, they even beat RB Leipzig in the Europa League Semi-Finals last season. So my predictions for Rangers Vs PSV are: Rangers 1 - 0 PSV | Rangers 2 - 1 PSV | Rangers 0 - 1 PSV
The Rangers play well at home, but away they are not always predictable. It was necessary to beat PSV at home in order to have chances, now that the match is played to a draw, I will say that PSV at home will do their job and will advance to the group stage. Today Dynamo is playing with Benfica, of course I will be rooting for Dynamo, but my assessment of this match should be objective, Dynamo have very few chances, and even a draw will be a good result for them.
PSV played well away as they did in the Monaco game, although I thought Glasgow Rangers would be much weaker, and they played as well as PSV. But I think PSV will beat them in the return game because they play even better at home. Probably the most awaited match today is Dynamo Kyiv against Benfica. I, like most, think that Benfica will win.
I decided not to bet on today's match, I think it's too risky to bet on this first leg match. However, if we talk about predictions, I think Rangers have a chance to beat PSV, they even beat RB Leipzig in the Europa League Semi-Finals last season. So my predictions for Rangers Vs PSV are: Rangers 1 - 0 PSV | Rangers 2 - 1 PSV | Rangers 0 - 1 PSV
The Rangers play well at home, but away they are not always predictable. It was necessary to beat PSV at home in order to have chances, now that the match is played to a draw, I will say that PSV at home will do their job and will advance to the group stage. Today Dynamo is playing with Benfica, of course I will be rooting for Dynamo, but my assessment of this match should be objective, Dynamo have very few chances, and even a draw will be a good result for them.
@Cryptmuster not sure what happened to Rangers yesterday, because I was very sure that they would easily beat PSV but they ended up drawing this fixture. Furthermore this draw will definitely hurt them, but if they can put in a better performance in the second round against PSV then they’ll yet have a chance to progress ahead.
I decided not to bet on today's match, I think it's too risky to bet on this first leg match. However, if we talk about predictions, I think Rangers have a chance to beat PSV, they even beat RB Leipzig in the Europa League Semi-Finals last season. So my predictions for Rangers Vs PSV are: Rangers 1 - 0 PSV | Rangers 2 - 1 PSV | Rangers 0 - 1 PSV
The Rangers play well at home, but away they are not always predictable. It was necessary to beat PSV at home in order to have chances, now that the match is played to a draw, I will say that PSV at home will do their job and will advance to the group stage. Today Dynamo is playing with Benfica, of course I will be rooting for Dynamo, but my assessment of this match should be objective, Dynamo have very few chances, and even a draw will be a good result for them.
Final results for champion league play off matches today
FC Copenhagen vs. Trabzonspor 2-1
Rangers vs. PSV Eindhoven 2-2
Bodø/Glimt vs. Dinamo Zagreb 1-0
I lost my bet for Rangers seems for second leg PSV had good opportunity to win the match and possibly they will went to group stage
And for today fixtures
Qarabag vs Victoria Plzen
Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica
Maccabi Haifa vs Red Star
FC Copenhagen vs. Trabzonspor 2-1
Rangers vs. PSV Eindhoven 2-2
Bodø/Glimt vs. Dinamo Zagreb 1-0
I lost my bet for Rangers seems for second leg PSV had good opportunity to win the match and possibly they will went to group stage
And for today fixtures
Qarabag vs Victoria Plzen
Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica
Maccabi Haifa vs Red Star
What a poor performance from Dinamo Zagreb.I am not talking about the result as Bodo is leading by only one goal so far and if the game ends like this,I will lose my bet but for Dinamo I see them qualifying easily in the return leg.I am talking about the total domination of the game from Bodo in statistics except ball possession which is better to Dinamo,corners,shots on goals and other attacks are really talking for Bodo,for corners so far they are leading 7 to 1 and this to me says a lot about how this game is going to end,I don't see Dinamo scoring although I hope they do.
Although got bad result on first leg after losing 1-0 from FK Bodø/Glimt, I think still have chance for Dinamo Zagreb get come back on second leg and win above two goal if want to get last play off round before playing on champion league. Statistic not really advantage for Dinamo Zagreb because FK Bodø/Glimt success controlling ball possession above 56% and made 16 shots with 2 shots on target, different with Dinamo Zagreb only success made 10 shots although have 3 shots on target. How ever still have one week later for Dinamo Zagreb preparing for second leg match against with FK Bodø/Glimt and need to win above two goals if you want win with aggregate 1-2. Jump to: