Topic: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season - page 286. (Read 141888 times)

I just wish people can stop underrating Arsenal and at least give them their die respect. They are playing great football now and as such, they should be hyped based on that and not be judged on what happened several years  ago when all of the present squads were not present in the squad that Bayern Munich won that day in both legs of the champions league game. Arsenal are playing good football ever since from last season and that was what gave them the qualification to this round of the Champions league. Until the game is played, we shouldn’t underrate both teams, let them show us what they got in the field of play.

I guess most people will be wrong because everyone thinks that Arsenal can't win against Bayern Munich, I don't really understand that.
Arsenal is a really good team and they can deal with Bayern Munich..
As I said, the games are very close to being played and we will know the result soon.

If Leverkusen extends the contract of Xabi Alonso they will not let any other teams including Liverpool or Bayern Munich even think about their coach to hire Xabi Alonso for the next season. But the fact about Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen is they are going to play in the Champions League for the next season and if they have Xabi Alonso, they will be a strong team in this tournament. However, I think Leverkusen will also need to hire some players and get improve to make them ready to play against stronger teams like Real Madrid.
Sadly we don't have Leverkusen in the Champions League in this season, but I'm waiting for it until the next season.

If Leverkusen extends the contract of Xabi Alonso they will not let any other teams including Liverpool or Bayern Munich even think about their coach to hire Xabi Alonso for the next season. But the fact about Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen is they are going to play in the Champions League for the next season and if they have Xabi Alonso, they will be a strong team in this tournament. However, I think Leverkusen will also need to hire some players and get improve to make them ready to play against stronger teams like Real Madrid.
Sadly we don't have Leverkusen in the Champions League in this season, but I'm waiting for it until the next season.

indeed your statement does hold truth there's reason why arsenal managed to qualify but we also need to see past histories of both team how they fare so far.
there's also chance that arsenal might qualify because of sheer luck, that should also be considered into account, because right now bayern munich also have a lot of history of solid wins i don't think its gonna be an easy game for these two teams but i rather prefer bayern munich i might be biased though with my judgement but also i favour bayern with a reason.

If Leverkusen extends the contract of Xabi Alonso they will not let any other teams including Liverpool or Bayern Munich even think about their coach to hire Xabi Alonso for the next season. But the fact about Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen is they are going to play in the Champions League for the next season and if they have Xabi Alonso, they will be a strong team in this tournament. However, I think Leverkusen will also need to hire some players and get improve to make them ready to play against stronger teams like Real Madrid.
Sadly we don't have Leverkusen in the Champions League in this season, but I'm waiting for it until the next season.

With how Bayern Munich played against Dortmund in the league today, I believe Arsenal will have a chance against them in the Champions League quarterfinals. Arsenal are better than Munich in the league because Arteta is at the top of the league table and Tuchel is struggling in second place in the Bundesliga and they are unlikely to win the Bundesliga trophy, because Leverkusen won the trophy this season and have not lost a match since the beginning of the season.Xabi Alonso is a wonderful coach. I didn't expect Leverkusen to take up form like this. .

It is a very good idea when Xabi Alonso renewed his contract with Leverkusen, so that he can be there to coach them next season in the Champions League, and I believe he will do anything possible to get another trophy next season again. Arsenal should just try and win their match against Manchester City, so that they will still be leading the Premier League table and have the chance to win the title. I know it will be very difficult to defeat Guadiola in the Etihad, but since they are some players that are injured in will affect them in the game.

indeed your statement does hold truth there's reason why arsenal managed to qualify but we also need to see past histories of both team how they fare so far.
there's also chance that arsenal might qualify because of sheer luck, that should also be considered into account, because right now bayern munich also have a lot of history of solid wins i don't think its gonna be an easy game for these two teams but i rather prefer bayern munich i might be biased though with my judgement but also i favour bayern with a reason.

No, PSG tends to be favored over Barcelona in the first leg because they are playing at home. PSG has a better and more balanced squad than Barcelona, ​​​​but that is not a guarantee that PSG can win the first leg easily. Barcelona came as an experienced team even though the squad was not as good as before, but there was optimism within Barcelona that they could win it away match.

Xavi admits that his squad is younger and less experienced, but several experienced players such as Lewandowski, Joao Felix, Ilkay Gundogan and several others are expected to provide balance during the match. The match could have been one-sided if PSG had really pressed since the first half, but Barcelona's defense is currently starting to improve since Cubarsi was relied on as a center back.

I guess most people will be wrong because everyone thinks that Arsenal can't win against Bayern Munich, I don't really understand that.
Arsenal is a really good team and they can deal with Bayern Munich..
As I said, the games are very close to being played and we will know the result soon.

I agree with you, both teams are trying to be the best in their leagues. Both teams have been one of the strongest teams in Europe for many years and I think this match will be as difficult as the final match, not the quarter-final. There are nearly 2 weeks until the match, both teams need to prepare very well. It is also very difficult to predict which one will win.
If Bayern passes this round, they will win more easily against other teams. I think Arsenal is one of the strongest teams among their rivals

In football, sometimes things happen that are not what we predict or speculate. It's true, Arsenal in the Champions League is not that prominent. However, it is important to note that history is history and does not mean it will end the same when these two teams meet again. we will know the answer after the quarter-final match is held. Will Bayern not show mercy to Arsenal, even though the match is held at the Emirates. or maybe vice versa, Arteta doesn't care which opposing team they face, the most important thing is that they have a mission to overthrow them. in addition to Arsenal, several players are doubtful if they can play, especially Gabriel Jesus and Saka. In the Munich camp, several players were also reported to be absent, including main goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. if so, we know how Sven Ulreich keeps goal for Bayern Munich. This goalkeeper's performance is very unstable. This means that Arsenal can take advantage of Bayern's weakness, especially as several of their defenders are also reported to be absent.

So, this match is interesting for me. because, maybe the situation turns around. I mean, Arsenal were able to show their abilities, especially playing in front of their own supporters.  Plus, Arsenal is currently different when Bayern beat them 10-2 on aggregate in 2017. I am an Arsenal supporter, but however I have to treat these two teams neutrally. In fact, Bayern is not as strong as before and Arsenal is starting to develop even more. The problem is, how will the mentality of Mikel Arteta's squad be tested in the quarter-final match later. In fact, even though I am a supporter of the Gunners, I am still realistic. In fact, there are other teams that are stronger and far favorites than Arsenal. However, at least I want to see how Mikel Arteta's team plays their match against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

I consider this a coin flip game. Both teams have equal chances and both teams are fighting with the same type of problems. Barcelona as well as PSG are both well known for losing stability during a game. PSG has the advantage with Mbappe who is able to score a goal at any time without being put into the perfect position as he can do it all by himself. I think Barcelona is currently lacking that type of player as the Messi times are long over.

Maybe the Barcelona midfield is a bit stronger, but I am not the biggest fan of their defense and PSG has a high speed attacking line obviously. It could go both ways and if I had to choose a winner, apart from the fact that I truly believe this is a coin flip, I think that PSG is going to make it to the next round. I have no specific reason for my decision other than Mbappe. I believe he could be the decisive player in this matchup.

To be fair, Arsenal have been one of the most consistent English Premier League teams in the past two seasons especially in their domestic league and I think it is because of the how good the club manager Mikel Arteta have been with his managerial approaches and tactics. They've gone from the Arsenal team that was always considered as an average team after Arsene Wenger left the club to become one of the most formidable English teams of the last two seasons and that's why a lot of people are tipping them to get past Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League competition.
Bayern Munich without doubt is a better club than the Gunners in terms of quality players as well as players that are very experienced in the Champions League but Arsenal I think still have a chance to eliminate the German champions if they can play at their best in the two-legged games

It is fine that we begin to see Arsenal in a different level since last season. Even in the European competitions Arsenal is not that mediocrity anymore. We cannot say that their good form will only end in the premier League. There's no doubt that Bayern Munich has a better record in the Champions League than Arsenal. Even when you check the head to head, Arsenal is no where close to Bayern Munich. However, history ends one day and it could be this time.

Yes indeed, predicting the team that wins this match is a difficult prediction, because although Barcelona and PSG have good quality but at the same time their performance is also quite often in doubt. Perhaps, because their instability certainly makes them seem to have the same quality although indeed, PSG is still very strong in Ligue 1 but anyway, at this moment also that Barcelona managed to continue to improve in the La Liga standings. But indeed, although PSG is still very strong in Ligue 1 but the fact is that PSG always fails in important moments like this in the Champion League. Therefore, their shortcomings or weaknesses are a factor that makes it difficult to make a definite choice to choose the team that will win in the match between PSG v Barcelona.

To be fair, Arsenal have been one of the most consistent English Premier League teams in the past two seasons especially in their domestic league and I think it is because of the how good the club manager Mikel Arteta have been with his managerial approaches and tactics. They've gone from the Arsenal team that was always considered as an average team after Arsene Wenger left the club to become one of the most formidable English teams of the last two seasons and that's why a lot of people are tipping them to get past Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League competition.
Bayern Munich without doubt is a better club than the Gunners in terms of quality players as well as players that are very experienced in the Champions League but Arsenal I think still have a chance to eliminate the German champions if they can play at their best in the two-legged games

Still waiting to see who will emerge victorious in the match between Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona in the quarter-finals. In my opinion, their meeting is quite balanced, because Barcelona is not in the best condition they have, while Paris Saint Germain are good in the domestic league, but in the Champions League they often struggle. It is quite difficult to predict who will win, because the two clubs that will meet have their own advantages.

This will be proof for Xavi, because he is under a lot of pressure from management, he must be able to prove that with the current situation they are experiencing they can still compete in the Champions League. On the other hand, this is also an opportunity for Paris Saint Germain, because this might be their last season with Mbappe. We know Mbappe is a mainstay for Paris Saint Germain so they will probably rely on him once again. Yes, even though we know that it won't be enough if played by just one person.

Arsenal have had a fairly consistent performance in the last two seasons, after being absent for a long time in the Champions League and in their first season they were able to immediately reach the quarter-finals. Mikel Arteta become most successful manager how develop Arsenal return to consistency performance with playing well in domestic league and achievement in Champion League. Left one step closer destroying bad record getting by Arsenal when facing Bayern Munich in Champion League.

Both team will meet in quarter final match and currently Bayern Munich not on the top level performance after dropping more points in domestic league, in this time I think Arsenal has chance for eliminating Bayern Munich for the first time and excited if can see Mikel Arteta success bring Arsenal to Champion League final match.

When Arsenal managed to qualify it meant they could not be underestimated, for whatever reason Bayern Munich also had to be careful, after all both teams could fight each other 50:50 both of them were equally strong. I will not take it lightly, that the conditions of each team are different and in the hands of different coaches too. For this reason the meeting between the two is not just about experience in the UCL anymore but a battle over which coach tactics are effective. I think Arsenal can still beat Bayern Munich and that has huge potential. Bayern Munich itself now relies on Kane or Sane, while Arsenal strength is more evenly distributed, the same as Manchester City. Each line of Arsenal players is quite solid.