Well, I was quite entertained by Barcelona game, because almost all the players were on fire so this match looked very easy to play. Since the first half minutes, the difference in strength has been very different. From a series of attacks, Xavi squad was able to turn things around quickly. I focus on Joao Felix who contributed 2 goals in the first UCL match which really deserves appreciation, on the other hand, his club Atletico Madrid actually experienced an unpleasant match after having to accept the goalkeeper's header in a crucial minute. A goal that could be said to be fantastic and a brave decision to take.
Xavi Hernandez is the brain behind the sudden success of the bluagrana, he scan and mapped out the challenges of the club, he scouts solutions to the problems by signing potential talents that would pair with Robert Lewandowski and the midfield. Barcelona are on fire this season, it results in the outstanding players Xavi Hernandez signed for his team. There's alot to learn from these players, because they don't stop, rather they keep pushing for good results. Joao Felix in two games for Barcelona, winning 2 MOTM. Its such a brilliant start for the Portugal international, there's alot he could offer for his new team. 
Topic: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season - page 1053. (Read 141752 times)
If bettors didn't make money yesterday night then they will never do 
.That is to say that all the games with odds under 2 were won by favorites and not a single surprise result in the games of yesterday Champions League day one.Even those with odds over 2 ended in a draw and draw no bet was a good option to such games.
Now I see again that the games of tonight are with the same odds but rarely I have seen 2 consecutive days of good results in the Champions League so be ready for surprise results tonight and don't go all in.
.That is to say that all the games with odds under 2 were won by favorites and not a single surprise result in the games of yesterday Champions League day one.Even those with odds over 2 ended in a draw and draw no bet was a good option to such games.Now I see again that the games of tonight are with the same odds but rarely I have seen 2 consecutive days of good results in the Champions League so be ready for surprise results tonight and don't go all in.
Watching the highlight between AC Milan Vs Newcastle and during the match i can see AC Milan were very dominate the match that they were successfully to pushed Newcastle not develop to their game and Milan got several opportunities to scores but unfortunately Milan players were wasted those opportunities and they have to satisfied with this result however i think this result is good start for Newcastle because at least they didn't lose in the first match
AC Milan could not take advantage of the home game to win the match in the first match of the Champions League group phase. If you look at last night's AC Milan vs Newcastle match, you can see that the AC Milan players are still overshadowed by their crushing defeat to Inter Milan, so the Milan players' mental state is still down. Even though Milan dominated the match and had many opportunities, the finishing was poor, especially the opportunity obtained by Rafael Leao who should have scored a goal but he wasted the opportunity. Milan must immediately get up if they want to qualify from the group because the future matches will be even tougher if they don't fix it immediately. I also think the long absence from the competition played a role. I think there approach was to no concede a goal or something because Ac Milan had 26 efforts on goal but found Nick Pope in inspired form, especially during a first half in which he made seven saves.
Newcastle resisted Milan's pressure after the break to protect a point on their return to the competition after 20 years away. Somehow i think Newcastle were lucky to have gotten a point yesterday. Because this Newcastle team has not been playing at the level they were, in Premier league season 2022-23.
If you noticed they looked very confused yesterday and didn't cause much treat to their opponent having just six shots with only one one target, Acmilan where really the favorites to win the match but they refused to convert their chances to a goal winning this match would had meant a lot to their team because it would serve as a conciliation for the terrible defeat they had last week against Inter and also give them a boost, but thank goodness they didn't lose as well, however they played very brilliantly and deserved to win.
Poor Performance, not even a shot on target for Newcastle
Absent from the Champions League for 20 Years means nothing when you can not attack and get a shot on goal. This season should either lead to the sack of Eddie Howe or backing they still do not look like a side to qualify.
They have just improved on the way they defend. One point is not enough but good they had it.
Lazio Goalkeeper scoring yesterday was the highlight of the day.
I feel we'd have to excuse that this is their first time in 20 years of playing in the champions league and coupled with the fact they were amongst the first teams to play the opener, I think the pressure was much. For me, they were more concerned about defensive playing than scoring because the chances they managed to create in the second half could have gotten them somewhere.Absent from the Champions League for 20 Years means nothing when you can not attack and get a shot on goal. This season should either lead to the sack of Eddie Howe or backing they still do not look like a side to qualify.
They have just improved on the way they defend. One point is not enough but good they had it.
Lazio Goalkeeper scoring yesterday was the highlight of the day.
Yesterday game was a boring one to watch, with most of the domination coming from AC Milan but there's this player- Raphael Leao- that irked me with his lack of seriousness. Ac Milan would have taken advantage of the situation and netted at least three goals but that guy just seemed to take things like a joke and wasted most of his chances.
I'd give credit to Eddie Howe. It's not easy trying to keep the team together and we know that their performance in the Premier League have not been impressive but I feel they have picked up. Sacking him will not be in the cards cause of the tremendous change he has brought the team. I expect to see a better and confident Newcastle in their return leg.
Newcastle resisted Milan's pressure after the break to protect a point on their return to the competition after 20 years away. Somehow i think Newcastle were lucky to have gotten a point yesterday. Because this Newcastle team has not been playing at the level they were, in Premier league season 2022-23.
Poor Performance, not even a shot on target for Newcastle
Absent from the Champions League for 20 Years means nothing when you can not attack and get a shot on goal. This season should either lead to the sack of Eddie Howe or backing they still do not look like a side to qualify.
They have just improved on the way they defend. One point is not enough but good they had it.
Lazio Goalkeeper scoring yesterday was the highlight of the day.
I feel we'd have to excuse that this is their first time in 20 years of playing in the champions league and coupled with the fact they were amongst the first teams to play the opener, I think the pressure was much. For me, they were more concerned about defensive playing than scoring because the chances they managed to create in the second half could have gotten them somewhere.Absent from the Champions League for 20 Years means nothing when you can not attack and get a shot on goal. This season should either lead to the sack of Eddie Howe or backing they still do not look like a side to qualify.
They have just improved on the way they defend. One point is not enough but good they had it.
Lazio Goalkeeper scoring yesterday was the highlight of the day.
Yesterday game was a boring one to watch, with most of the domination coming from AC Milan but there's this player- Raphael Leao- that irked me with his lack of seriousness. Ac Milan would have taken advantage of the situation and netted at least three goals but that guy just seemed to take things like a joke and wasted most of his chances.
I'd give credit to Eddie Howe. It's not easy trying to keep the team together and we know that their performance in the Premier League have not been impressive but I feel they have picked up. Sacking him will not be in the cards cause of the tremendous change he has brought the team. I expect to see a better and confident Newcastle in their return leg.
On the Newcastle United side, of course they can be lucky because they have a goalkeeper who performs at his best because otherwise Newcastle United could have conceded a lot of goals in this match. The final result was that both teams collected 1 point in this first leg.
A good away point
They haven't played in the Champions League for 20 years, against a big Italian team in the first game, and got 1 point.
A well fought point in Italy.
And I agree with you, Newcastle is Very, very lucky.
Their performance was much better against Brentford.
The central midfield is not working and is starved of possession.
Bad performance on the biggest stage but very lucky
Poor Performance, not even a shot on target for Newcastle
Absent from the Champions League for 20 Years means nothing when you can not attack and get a shot on goal. This season should either lead to the sack of Eddie Howe or backing they still do not look like a side to qualify.
They have just improved on the way they defend. One point is not enough but good they had it.
Lazio Goalkeeper scoring yesterday was the highlight of the day.
Watching PSG in the first half was quite boring because the two teams played a draw, Mbappe actively built attacks with Dembele from their respective camps creating a good balance, although unfortunately since Dembele arrival at PSG he still hasn't contributed a goal.
Usually in the french Ligue 1, PSG do have this so much dependency on mbappe such that in some cases he could be the sole determinant of the out come of the game if they were going to lose or win, and this have continued for as long as since the Ligue began and obviously it always shows in all their games, and in his absence the team usually seem not to be able to perform optimally.But in this their opening champions league game they showed less dependence on him which I must say is the right step in the right direction, because that will take the pressure off him and aswell putting only but little focus on him from any of their opponent hence giving him space enough to utilize opportunities when they avail themselves.
The first half of the game was boring no doubts but then they had a good team to contend with so it could be possible they used the first half to get to know their opponent on the pitch and probably get a better style of play to use against them, this was evident in the second half as the game changed and they secured a victory going home with a complete point, I must say congratulations to them, I hope they put up a better performance in their next game.
The games were easy for Barcelona
Barcelona will have a good Champions league campaign this season with how well they are playing, back to scoring many goals. Felix already becoming a favorite for Barcelona in just two games, also scoring two goals today as he score for them in their La Liga game. Xavi is using Felix well in a position that is good for his style of play, he will have many goals and assist this season for Barcelona. I will like to see how Barcelona will play against bigger teams as the competition continues.
Of the many matches that have been held, I focus on Lazio's match against Atletico Madrid which ended dramatically. There is nothing impossible in this unexpected final result which made me quite hysterical watching it. The goalkeeper became a hero by ending the match with a 1-1 draw.
Newcastle is lucky to have a reliable goalkeeper who is able to guard the goal very well, Pope managed to save more than 10 dangerous shots. In my opinion, even though they didn't score, by holding their opponent to a draw, they proved they were serious about not losing in their first match.
Barcelona managed to get maximum points and Joao Felix appeared different from usual. His dream was to play at Barcelona and when his wish came true he showed an extraordinary game. Even as a loan player, Joao Felix wants to prove to Barcelona that bringing him in was the right decision.
Watching PSG in the first half was quite boring because the two teams played a draw, Mbappe actively built attacks with Dembele from their respective camps creating a good balance, although unfortunately since Dembele arrival at PSG he still hasn't contributed a goal.
Newcastle is lucky to have a reliable goalkeeper who is able to guard the goal very well, Pope managed to save more than 10 dangerous shots. In my opinion, even though they didn't score, by holding their opponent to a draw, they proved they were serious about not losing in their first match.
Barcelona managed to get maximum points and Joao Felix appeared different from usual. His dream was to play at Barcelona and when his wish came true he showed an extraordinary game. Even as a loan player, Joao Felix wants to prove to Barcelona that bringing him in was the right decision.
Watching PSG in the first half was quite boring because the two teams played a draw, Mbappe actively built attacks with Dembele from their respective camps creating a good balance, although unfortunately since Dembele arrival at PSG he still hasn't contributed a goal.
Quote from: Coyster
City had a pretty good start in their first ever defense of the CL trophy, it wasn't as straightforward as majority would have expected or predicted, but that is what the CL can bring, anyway City with the three points in the end though they missed so many scoring opportunities. Manchester City continue in their 100% record this season, winning every game in the EPL thus far, and now winning their first CL game, i know it sounds somewhat impossible, but could they successfully defend all the trophies they won last season, can they win the CL back to back?
I think they have the capacity to win CL back to back to make their fans happy and believe in them, because they stand well in their first match to prove to people that they have what it takes to win many titles in this season. Despite some players Manchester city coach released from the team to improve the team financially, and the team is still making progress in the CL competition and other competitions. Based on the winning habits Manchester city has developed last season and this season showed that they will not find it difficult to win premier league title and CL title because they started well in a way they will embrace victory at the end of the tournaments.
Newcomers who managed to get 1 point in an away match is a bit encouraging, at least they have opened up hope and will not just be a complementary team, because when they play at home Newcastle will have a greater chance of winning the match against AC Milan.
It is a good result for Newcastle United especially in a match they totally were dominated by AC Milan. Only the excellent performance of their goalkeeper and unluckiness and inaccuracy of AC Milan players can help Newcastle United end this match without any conceded goal and have one point to go home.More challenges are ahead but Newcastle United can move forwards with belief that they can play each match with full ambition and ability, then destiny will call them if fortunately enough. In a match yesterday, Newcastle United even got one shot at last minute that can help them gaining three points. They can do it in next matches of the group by keeping up their confidence.
Quote
And PSG succeeding in beating Dortmund at home is according to predictions and agree with you that PSG will qualify from the group phase but who will be with them to play in the knockout phase is still wide open for the other 3 teams.
PSG surprisingly won over Dortmund after some bad weeks in Ligue 1. Mbape saved PSG again and it's a first win for another season to chase the Champions League trophy for Mbappe and PSG. Dortmund looks weak in the match and they have to improve asap if don't want to be beaten by AC Milan and Newcastle United. 
On the Newcastle United side, of course they can be lucky because they have a goalkeeper who performs at his best because otherwise Newcastle United could have conceded a lot of goals in this match. The final result was that both teams collected 1 point in this first leg.
A good away point
They haven't played in the Champions League for 20 years, against a big Italian team in the first game, and got 1 point.
A well fought point in Italy.
And I agree with you, Newcastle is Very, very lucky.
Their performance was much better against Brentford.
The central midfield is not working and is starved of possession.
Bad performance on the biggest stage but very lucky
It's a good start from PSG while its competitors must get 1 point to draw against each other. PSG has been trying to maximizing the situation. Newcstle and acmilan are draw and it looks like that PSG will not be trying so hard in passing this group.
Mbappe has been doing it so well by scoring against dortmund through penalty. The only dangerous scenario if PSG cannot win against acmilan and newcastle.
It will be a disaster for the club consider newcastle and acmilan are strongest team in this group after PSG. PSG needs to anticipate that.
Mbappe has been doing it so well by scoring against dortmund through penalty. The only dangerous scenario if PSG cannot win against acmilan and newcastle.
It will be a disaster for the club consider newcastle and acmilan are strongest team in this group after PSG. PSG needs to anticipate that.
No need to worry PSG can definitely pass this group phase at least PSG is the 1st or 2nd best club in this group I don't doubt them, the right question is which club will qualify after PSG? there are 3 clubs that will compete for one ticket to the next round Dortmund, Milan or Newcastle and we know that usually Dortmund and Milan always qualify for the next stage but this time we have Newcastle as a newcomer we don't know how their strength.
And PSG succeeding in beating Dortmund at home is according to predictions and agree with you that PSG will qualify from the group phase but who will be with them to play in the knockout phase is still wide open for the other 3 teams.
There are clubs that are not up to the standards of elite clubs in UCL. Barcelona thrashed Royal Antwerp 5 nil in the opening R1 of UEFA Champions League. Joao Felix is proven himself worthy of been in the starting XI for the blaugrana under Xavi Hernandez who's keen on developing the player into becoming one of the very best frontline in Camp Nou. Félix, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski can work really good in league games, they're always on the good run up to achieved best results. Currently, Barcelona are topping the Group H after their spectacular game result.
Despite Barcelona's weak opponent in the opening UCL match, it must be admitted that Barcelona's performance in their last 2 matches was quite impressive, especially with the presence of Joao Felix who was really able to make quite a significant change to the Barcelona team's performance.This is a pretty good start for Barcelona.
No need to worry PSG can definitely pass this group phase at least PSG is the 1st or 2nd best club in this group I don't doubt them, the right question is which club will qualify after PSG? there are 3 clubs that will compete for one ticket to the next round Dortmund, Milan or Newcastle and we know that usually Dortmund and Milan always qualify for the next stage but this time we have Newcastle as a newcomer we don't know how their strength.
Don't be too quick to conclude like that, this is just an open match and Group F is occupied by the top teams who have the same chance of qualifying.PSG's victory in the initial match against Dortmund was quite important for them, but I don't think this will make it easier for PSG to qualify from the group.
On the other hand, AC Milan was held to a draw by Newcastle, this proves that the two teams have almost the same strength.
Barcelona will have a good Champions league campaign this season with how well they are playing, back to scoring many goals. Felix already becoming a favorite for Barcelona in just two games, also scoring two goals today as he score for them in their La Liga game. Xavi is using Felix well in a position that is good for his style of play, he will have many goals and assist this season for Barcelona. I will like to see how Barcelona will play against bigger teams as the competition continues.
Barcelona will able to go to the play off easily without any problem since the club has porto as the strongest competitor in the group. The rest of the teams like shaktar or antwerp can be easily beaten by barcelona.
In my opinion if finishing at the first of second place will not that bad for barcelona but it's likely barcelona will be leading the competition in this group this time.
Joao Felix, who had just been brought in from Atletico, also played a part in Barcelona's victory. He managed to score two goals for Barcelona, making it his third goal since wearing the Barcelona jersey. Barcelona must maintain its performance to maintain its chances of qualifying for the knockout round as Group Winner. In group H, only Porto is Barcelona's toughest competitor, but Barcelona is still the top seed if you look at the strength of the two teams.
All UEFA Champion League match result on matchday 1, Manchester City opening well on first match after success after defeating Serbian football club FK Crvena zvezda. Its good start for Manchester City how to defend their tittle and try make another history how to get tittle back to back ever did by Real Madrid. Not only Manchester City but also Barcelona, PSG, Leipzig, Feyenoord and FC Porto success get first three points on UEFA Champion League opening match.
Premier League team, Newcastle Unites success got one points on away match against AC Milan, its not really bad started because success get one points from Milan have more experience in Champion League than Newcastle first appearance after longer time not participating in Champion League.
"Here all Champion League opening matches result".
Premier League team, Newcastle Unites success got one points on away match against AC Milan, its not really bad started because success get one points from Milan have more experience in Champion League than Newcastle first appearance after longer time not participating in Champion League.
"Here all Champion League opening matches result".
Barcelona will able to go to the play off easily without any problem since the club has porto as the strongest competitor in the group. The rest of the teams like shaktar or antwerp can be easily beaten by barcelona.
In my opinion if finishing at the first of second place will not that bad for barcelona but it's likely barcelona will be leading the competition in this group this time.
There are clubs that are not up to the standards of elite clubs in UCL. Barcelona thrashed Royal Antwerp 5 nil in the opening R1 of UEFA Champions League. Joao Felix is proven himself worthy of been in the starting XI for the blaugrana under Xavi Hernandez who's keen on developing the player into becoming one of the very best frontline in Camp Nou. Félix, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski can work really good in league games, they're always on the good run up to achieved best results. Currently, Barcelona are topping the Group H after their spectacular game result. In my opinion if finishing at the first of second place will not that bad for barcelona but it's likely barcelona will be leading the competition in this group this time.
Finally we will watch Galatasaray Kopenhag match tonight which is %100 important for Galatasaray.
Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara says Fenerbahçe fans are better in his pre-match interview. What do you say to this?
He says he has a Polish friend from Fenerbahçe, I think he is talking about Szymański. Galatasaray fans are already crazy. Additionally, Grabara said, "We have Champions League experience and we are used to it here." The Copenhagen squad is not very expensive, but they have really experienced players. I wonder what kind of match it will be. Especially after these statements, the atmosphere in the stadium may be very different.
Finally we will watch Galatasaray Kopenhag match tonight which is %100 important for Galatasaray. Its only chance for both teams to win and at least try to go next round. I would say Galatasaray has upperhand with their attackers being very talented and finisher type - but I always thought that Galatasaray defence was too weak for champions league. They got 2 new players to fix this but they are probably not ready to play yet. So "draw" can be very likely result. Possibly 1-1 score.
Jump to: