Topic: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season - page 121. (Read 68595 times)

Yes I would love to see a second game Bayern Munich against Barcelona. I am curious to see whether Bayern Munich has what it takes to adjust to the problems that they had last time. But I agree with you that as of now it looks as if Barcelona is far ahead. But make no mistake, because Barcelona is currently playing against Sociedad and they are 1-0 behind and are not playing very well. 0 shots on target after 60 minutes into the game in La Liga. The big teams have their problems too.

But Flick left some important players at home as it seems. I am not sure if he is trying to handle injuries or if he decided to give some players are break.

Source: https://onefootball.com/fr/news/real-madrid-dealt-triple-injury-blow-ahead-of-liverpool-clash-could-hugely-impact-trent-pursuit-40287900

Los Blancos are suffering a really hard time after the match against Osasuna. Winning against Liverpool is going to be really hard for Real Madrid. Especially because Liverpool is playing really well right now and Real Madrid is facing a lot of problems with injuries. getting a draw against Liverpool seems like a pretty realistic expectation for Real Madrid.

But at the same time, we also have to remember that Real Madrid is the best Champions League team that there is. They have been able to overcome insane odds before. And I don't think we should say that Ancelotti's side is not going to be able to do that this time. I am expecting a good matchup in this one between Los Blancos and The Reds.

It is undeniable that Bayern's statistics are still quite superior and it can be seen from their current position even though Bayern are still quite bad but we can see that PSG is still scattered in the lower standings at this time. But on the other hand for now in terms of strength, these two clubs are actually quite comparable and this can be used by PSG to reduce the probability because it is clear they lose in terms of favorites for now.

Bayern are still constrained by performance as well as PSG even though these two clubs can both dominate in domestic competitions but still for competitions in the Champions League are different things so they have to try more if they really want something good.
Talking about the mentality of these two clubs is actually also balanced because in the last few seasons at least they can always qualify for the last 16 phase even though they are always hampered in the quarter-finals so for now it is just a matter of seeing the quality of the players and the attack scheme carried out whether it will be an advantage for Bayern or PSG because their target is definitely 3 points.

Real Madrid's struggle this season is more difficult than before and this is of course because of the increasing number of injured players. In the last match, at least 3 players were reported to have suffered injuries including Rodrygo, Vasquez and Militao. This is clearly very troublesome for Ancelotti, it is even reported that Militao will miss this season due to his serious injury status.

Real Madrid may need to get some additional players in January considering they still have to fight hard in La Liga and the Champions League. Losing 2 times in 4 matches is certainly very unexpected, but that is part of the risk of the match for all teams. Ancelotti needs to develop the best plan for each match following the many injuries that have hit Real Madrid.

Now Madrid only have to focus on the remaining matches because looking at the current schedule 2 of the 4 matches that will be carried out in weeks 5 and 6 will clearly be troublesome for them considering the opponents they have to face are Liverpool and Atalanta so even though Play off is an option for now but still they have to get points especially after 2 defeats which are quite painful making them currently in a less favorable position in the standings.

Madrid still have a lot to make some schemes and of course the momentum must be built from scratch after several painful defeats at the Bernabeu.
Do not let the minus results always get them because after all even though the play offs now they can still get but of course they also still need points to tell that they are also still one of the clubs that are indeed favorites in the championship.

I checked the odds for the match between Liverpool v Real Madrid and as it turns out, Liverpool is the overwhelming favorite. But even so, I personally do not consider about Liverpool who will play at home because obviously, at this moment Liverpool is still in a very good trend compared to Real Madrid. But at least, we also cannot at all underestimate Real Madrid, because we also realize that Real Madrid is a team that has a good winning mentality. Although in the previous  match Real Madrid lost 1-3 against Milan, but I believe the performance and results that will occur in the match against Liverpool later will be very likely to have very different results. But even so, the results on paper may also still be possible to happen about Liverpool who may then manage to continue their positive trend.

I think there is a possibility that this match will end in a draw, when we look at it, the strengths of the two teams are very close to each other. Liverpool is one of the best this year, we all watch how they play in the Premier League. Real Madrid is a team that can always do anything. In some matches they play very badly, in others they are very good, like a real champion. But this season they are not very good, they cannot play like last year.
So I think the strengths of the teams are close to each other and I think it is possible to end in a draw

In the next four games, only Liverpool can be considered a tough opponent for Real Madrid. Atalanta, RB Salzburg and Brest are relatively easy opponents, although I don't mean to underestimate anyone. That's an honest assessment in my opinion, despite the injury situation that Los Blancos are currently facing. It's hard to imagine a team like Real Madrid, the reigning champions, suffering another shock defeat against an average team. Unexpected defeats are certainly possible, and we know that's not impossible, but with all the attributes that Ancelotti has, they seem capable of bouncing back and showing their true colours in the Champions League. The international break gives Ancelotti time to prepare his squad properly.

Certainly to advance to the next round phase Madrid must sweep the rest of their matches with full points, but it seems to smooth it out they need a harder effort especially since several core players must be absent again due to injury. but we agree it would be very surprising if Madrid failed to qualify for the next round, but their opponents in the 5th session of the preliminary round are not an easy team to beat. we know Liverpool have not scored many goals in each match, but they are on the right track. certainly Liverpool will not let Madrid just get full points, especially the match held at their home base Anfield. of course this will be an exciting match, Madrid needs full points and Liverpool will at least stay focused on the right track. however, the two matches played by Arne Slot's team are not easy. after playing against Madrid, Liverpool will host Man City in the Domestic League. two big matches against teams that can be said to be strong, although the situation of Real Madrid and City is not in its best performance. however, Arne Slot certainly will not be reckless. especially in this competition, Liverpool is at the top of the Champions League table. they will try to maintain it, as well as Madrid need full points even though some of their players must be absent due to injury. I hope this match presents an interesting fight, both teams have another interesting side in every meeting.

The match between Madrid and Liverpool will be a match that Madrid should be able to win to be able to improve their position in the UCL standings this season, but if Madrid continues their negative trend in the match then it will be very difficult for them to be able to secure a place for their passage to the next round, I think the match will be very interesting and also worth watching remember two big teams who will test their mentality and strength in the crucial match to win, so far Liverpool have been very consistent with still unbeaten in their matches, but although indeed Madrid is currently in a bad condition, I think the demand to win and keep the chances of qualifying will increase their motivation and ambition in the lmatch later, so that the match can end in a narrow score for one of the teams, it is indeed very difficult to determine who will win because both have great potential to win that the match.

Liverpool has a very good capital before facing Real Madrid in the 5th match of the Champions League this season. Both in the Premier League and in the Champions League they played well, so they have a great chance to win this match. Also this match will take place at Liverpool's headquarters, of course this is very beneficial for them. However, I can't say that Real Madrid will also lose this match because their performance is not good. Because after all we know Real Madrid is a club that can provide something that was not thought of before, especially this is the Champions League where their mentality is very strong even though they previously experienced very unsatisfactory results.

Teams finishing the league phase at 9th to 24th place will go to the knockout round play-offs. 9th to 16th placed teams will be seeded.

If Real Madrid and Manchester City both finish the league phase at 9th to 16 place or 17th to 24th place, it will not be possible that they will face each other. If one of them finishes the league phase at 9th to 16th place and the other team at 17th to 24the place, they may face each other at knockout round play-offs.

City is only 2 points away from the top 8, while Real is 3. The chances of getting into the playoffs directly are quite good, as there is still exactly half of the tournament ahead, and teams like Brest and Monaco will most likely not stay in the top 8.
Besides, not getting into the top 8 won't be a big problem, because if I understand correctly, pairs like Real - City won't be possible in the preliminary playoffs. Although, in fact, I haven't checked the draw mechanism that will be used for a long time.

In terms of Champions League experience, squad depth and number of UCL trophies won, Real Madrid are superior to Brest. Real Madrid's weakness this season is due to inconsistent performance and several key players being injured, Brest can take advantage of these weaknesses to get points when the two face each other.

This match is very important because it will determine their steps depending on the points they have collected, Brest can use the home match to increase their collection of points in order to maintain their qualification to the last 16 without having to go through the play-off round. Currently Brest is luckier than Real Madrid based on the points collected in the last four matches, Real Madrid will also face a tough opponent in game 5 against Liverpool at Anfield.

The pressure that exists in the champions league provides a different atmosphere and compete for each club compared to those in the domestic league, so it is not surprising that there will be many surprises that occur in the champions league this season, especially with the implementation of the new format at this time, so many small teams has shown better consistency than the big teams, but I think it is a natural thing considering the competition schedule followed by the big teams is more dense than small teams like Brest, so far Brest can perform quite well but that does not means they are better than Madrid, especially if we look at the opponents that Brest has faced so far are not strong opponents, while Madrid actually faces many difficult matches due to the champions league format which sorts out small and large teams, so far Brest is unbeaten in the champions league and Barcelona, PSV and Madrid will be their next opponents, so if they can win or draw in the match of course we should say they are quite good at the moment.

It cannot be said that Real Madrid is performing very well at the moment, so Liverpool can win the Champions League match against Real Madrid as Liverpool are currently in the best form. The result of the match will either go in favor of Real Madrid or it will go in favor of Liverpool but I don't think the result of this match will be a draw. When a strong team performs poorly on a regular basis and their position drops to the bottom of the points table due to poor performance, they can do anything to get back into the good position. Looking forward to a great comeback from Real Madrid. Of course, we will expect Real Madrid to make a strong return to the Champions League with the match against Liverpool and we are looking forward to that.

It would be very surprising that Real Madrid doesn't qualify to the next stage of the competition therefore I can't write them off that they're not going to qualify. Liverpool has been impressive this season both in the premier and champions league. They're looking as a team that has the potential to win one of the league or they can win both too as they haven't shown any weakness and are just winning in the simplest way possible. They're not scoring too much but making sure they get the job down to get all three points. Liverpool next game is going to be against Real Madrid and both teams are tough teams in the champions league, if Liverpool doesn't win, they draw.

Winning all the remaining matches in the current stage would be the best and that could see them qualify for the next stage without having to go through the Play-offs. But if Real Madrid continues to fail to collect full points then Real Madrid will indeed encounter problems. Because competing in the play-off round will only add to their busy match schedule. And that will only make Real Madrid not optimal in Laliga.

I really hope this team recovers soon. And I think Real Madrid will indeed come back and win almost all the remaining matches in the UCL. And I think now Ancelotti has also found the best formation for Real Madrid again. because the 4-3-3 formation always seems to succeed in making Real Madrid win. Like yesterday's match against Osasuna in Laliga and the match against Dortmund last month in UCL.

Although Brest is in a much better position than Real Madrid in the Champions League standings this season, I would not say that Real Madrid is much worse than Brest. Because in the Champions League Real Madrid must still be considered a tough opponent because as long as there is still a chance to achieve better results, Real Madrid will always try to achieve it in the Champions League. Moreover, you yourself know that the pressure in the Champions League is much heavier than other leagues and teams other than Madrid also know that.

IMO, I would think more realistically as @Luzin said.
If Madrid will end up in the play-off round, it is already the coach's plan to give the weaker team a chance to compete strongly and lose energy and run out of ways or strategies. While Ancelotti will be more relaxed in the play-off round to slowly catch up with other teams.
Indeed, the journey becomes longer but I believe what Ancelotti planned is the best way.

And I also agree with @Docnaster if Madrid has the opportunity to get a few more points from the remaining matches. But the problem is that in the remaining matches Madrid has a schedule of 3 away matches and 1 home match. So there are still some surprises that we cannot predict the results.