Topic: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season - page 108. (Read 68584 times)

We know that we have not been performing very well this season and it looking as if it is affecting our chances of winning the premier league and even the ucl no guarantee and since KDB injury the club have not been in form for some time now and it is really affecting us but that is football and am not really bothered because man girona city have done more than enough and we have won more tittle than we expect so even if we don't win anything this season it is still a win win for us, and if eventually we reach finals their will be more confidence for us to be able to win, because the experience of the ucl is already their so it will make everything very easy for us to be able to win, I know Madrid have lost this years ucl because no amount of magic they will perform that will get them back on their feet. All of a sudden.

I totally agree with you because countless times we've had Madrid seemingly looking as if they are in a tight position where they might find a bit of difficulty in surviving, but overtime Madrid have always come up with tactical formations to help them to get a comeback, especially when it concerns UCL.  Usually a team can be performing excellently when it comes to their domestic League just the way Liverpool is doing, but the champions league has a different connotation altogether,  which is why most of us like to work with history and history has shown that Real Madrid has a different spirit when the champions League is involved and I see that on that day, they can do well to take a strong surprise on Liverpool.

Real Madrid is known during playoff, since this is a qualifier, I would say Liverpool will win.

There's nothing which make Liverpool in disadvantage, while Real Madrid lost so many players and they're not in good perform. With Ancelotti put the blame on Mbappe, this might create an internal conflict between them, that may affect their performance.

Though the game of soccer is in a way that we can't totally say what happens in a particular football match but if we are to be realistic as football lovers and betters, if we should consider the recent happening in the football world, we will easily say that present Real Madrid won't be able to withstand Liverpool force currently, though Real Madrid is a good team no doubt but their misform has made it impossible for anyone to predict them to some point,  they are going to face liverpool who are at the top of the premier League standings, I think this wouldn't be an easy one for them, people may be looking at both teams odd which may seem deceitful, though Real Madrid odd is high and sometimes such odd comes successfully but I don't see that happening in this match, personally i don't look at odds because football is not judge by odd but by what will likely play out at the end of a football event, yea a draw against Liverpool by Real Madrid would be considered as the best result for them in that match because of their current state as you said unless things change before then.

The best selection to make for this current Real Madrid if they arev encountering another team is on goals because for few matches there have been multiple goals being scored in the matches they are involved in, anyone betting outside this kind of selection may likey find him or herself to be blamed.

We might all be thinking that Real Madrid will suffer a disgraceful defeat from Liverpool but when the time comes, Real Madrid will turn around and fight Liverpool to standstill.  They have all it takes to achieve that and we should not forget that Real Madrid have experienced players who have tasted different trophies, so they know how to navigate a difficult time because they have been there before and came out stronger. This is just me thinking outside the box. I know Real Madrid have a major problem but their problem can be fixed through a many change to the team formation.

Seeing the odds like this for one of the biggest events of next game week makes me really interested.    Liverpool have all the right to be favoured in this way. Because they have played much better than Real Madrid in the Champions League so far. I assume there wouldn't be anyone to stand against that. Real Madrid are just clueless after losing to Lille and Milan like that.

If I bet on a side here, my choice would clearly be Liverpool.    However if I decide to bet on the number of goals instead, I would go for over 2.5 goals @1.57 probably.

Against Liverpool, trying to use an attacking strategy can be a mistake, I remember how Ancelotti played last season against Bayern and against City, he chose a defensive strategy and it worked for him. It was unusual to see Real in such a role, but winners are not judged, yes, maybe Real was lucky in some ways, but despite this, Ancelotti acted relative to the opponent. You can’t play the same way against everyone, you need to be able to find an approach to each opponent.

I hope Vinicius can maintain his best performance when they face Liverpool, at the moment he is the only difference in the team, Mbappe cannot be expected at all because in the last four games he has never scored a goal.
I disagree with you, if Real Madrid plays openly by implementing an attacking strategy, it will be fatal for them because it will leave space for Liverpool to counterattack. They are currently very productive, their game is also getting more solid, Real Madrid must be more careful at Anfield especially since their defense area is very fragile.

Indeed the ration winning for Real Madrid when facing Liverpool very low but Madrid lead head to head exactly last two season when Madrid success defeating Liverpool at UEFA Champion League final. Not problem with how many main Madrid players got injury but three points need to secure if won't loss opportunity reach the qualifying stage exactly Madrid have loss six points after defeating by Lille and Milan.
Liverpool currently lead the top position awhile in UEFA Champion League standings position after winning all matches but not easy for defeating Madrid have winning mentality.

The Champion League matchday 5 will be interested because have opportunity for any team will secure the next round position exactly for Liverpool after success winning four consecutives match. I think the victory over Real Madrid will make easily for Liverpool become the first team will qualify to next due unbeaten performance but Madrid won't loss three points again get opportunity to knock out round.

Liverpool is indeed slightly superior, so far their performance under the tutelage of Arne Slot has been very good both in the Premier League and the UCL competition with these conditions it can be said that Liverpool is on top of Real Madrid and has the opportunity to win this match, but of course we also cannot underestimate Real Madrid who have a great history and experience in this competition they can get out of pressure and know what to do to beat Liverpool even with the current unstable conditions. This is a tactical battle for both experienced coaches.

I think, match will be difficult for both teams because both teams are best teams of the tournament and mostly people will bet on Liverpool football team. That is common because they always win against Real Madrid football team but that is time for  Real Madrid football team to play well in this match and show their capabilities. Liverpool  team is best team of the  UEFA Champions League and they always calculate their mistakes after the match and they work on their mistakes and try to emit them . They will try to do goal at the start of match and they will try to apply pressure on Real Madrid team because that have not brilliant record against that team and Liverpool players are best players and that have best strikers and attackers which will try to do more goals as possible. So we are going to see high voltage match.

I think Liverpool, Real Madrid's rival, is the team that is closer to winning right now. Because they are doing very well in the Premier League and are in a better position than Real Madrid in terms of injuries. Real Madrid has many injuries and their performance has been in decline lately. When Mbappé's selfish play is added to this, I think Liverpool will be better. Liverpool is focused on team play and tries to get results. The players are fighting for team play, not individual ones. This may be a reason why Real Madrid can be defeated.

I see the possibility of Real Madrid winning with Liverpool is very low. Even after injuries to their team players, their team started to decline. Given their team's status and recent form, a draw against Liverpool would be the best gift for Real fans. If they can beat Liverpool and take 3 points, it will be overwhelming for the Real Madrid team and their fans.

Real Madrid's recent performances speak against them. In such a situation no gambler would agree to bet on their behalf. We are always optimistic that Real Madrid will return to their old form very soon. Realizing this hope with an injury-prone squad is almost impossible for Real. To survive in the Champions League, they must come up with a new plan.

I also think the same as you Real Madrid will win or at least get a draw but I think the match will end in a draw. The chances of both teams seem equally big and bookies make Liverpool more favorites than Madrid in this match but we should not be easily tempted by the odds given by Liverpool it is possible that Madrid will make Liverpool lose with the odds given by bookies making Madrid not so favored but we must also remember that the odds in gambling cannot be completely trusted because sometimes surprises also occur.

It is natural for doubts to arise now, because now they are in a situation that is not so good, so betting on them will be considered carefully. We don't know yet whether they are better or not, even though in the last match they were able to win.
Real Madrid's revival is one of the things that is awaited right now, especially when they will face Liverpool who are currently performing well in the Champions League and in the domestic league. This will be an interesting match, actually this is also a match that will be difficult to predict, but I will not be surprised when Real Madrid has to suffer defeat.

There are still 2 weeks left and anything can happen in a short time as you said. Injured players are always a bad choice for a team and this is not only true for Madrid but the opposing team can be worse when they lose injured players.
From the hopes of Madrid fans when facing Liverpool, only a draw is the best result if they can't beat Liverpool. It may seem bad for one of Madrid big teams to end in a draw. But that result would be better than losing.
Most likely if Liverpool loses important players injured, maybe taking a gamble on a draw is the best choice.

Yes normally betting against Real Madrid would not be considered. They were always strong team. But now I am also not confident just like you that they will win against Slot boys. Their current performance has raised some doubts. That does not mean they will definitely lose though. Real Madrid still has chance. If you are thinking of betting wait until just before match. International break can bring injuries that affect team lineups. Some teams do well after break while others struggle. Let's wait and see what happens. It is better to be safe than sorry when making betting decisions.

Both teams have players going for international break to play for their country sides so it is only Real Madrid players that will be effected by injuries. I'm not saying that your point is not valid because it is but I till have the feeling that Real Madrid will not find that match easy because Liverpool is in their best form. I will not be surprise if they follow the footstep of AC Milan to kick Ral Madrid out of the tournament. Betting on the game now is not a bad choice because now still hold the best odd which will reduce as the match draws closer.

Okay. Understood. If he refers to the odds, it can be reasonable.
Honestly, I don't realize this. I guessed he refers to Liverpool's position on the table.  

You're right. Although Man City performance is decreasing significantly in the last few matches, Man City should be one of the strongest candidates to win UCL. Man City has good squad and Man City has a smart coach, they has good experience in UCL as well. There should be no doubt about the chance of Man City to win the UCL trophy. Or they probably reaches the final round at least.

Well this is something that has affected the team a lot, but the truth is I liked the way they played against Osasuna, Vinicius stole it and if they apply that way of playing in the UCL I think it will give them good results. From my point of view, how Madrid should play is always attacking. If Madrid comes out attacking from the beginning he can get the best results, because in the first half he can score at least 1, 2, 3 goals, they already have a good cushion to defend in the second half, but why? Because Madrid is overwhelming when they come out playing with everything from minute 1, but it is something that I as a fan, as an observer see, I don't know if Ancelotti sees it that way, although that counts with a lot of wear and tear on the part of the players.