Karabakh lost their home match. Ludogorets managed to get an important away win with a goal in the last minutes. We can say that they have the advantage now in terms of going through the round. Although the hosts found positions and dominated the game, they struggled to get a win. Ludogorets have the potential to draw at home. Karabakh will face a difficult match.
I didn't watch the UEFA Champions League qualifying game between Azerbaijan champions Qarabag their Bulgarian opponents Ludogorets last night but when I checked to see the result this morning, I was surprised to see that the away team got a crucial win in that game. In terms of team strength, Qarabag with their recent results and performances have shown that they're better on paper but Ludogorets surprised them last night. Seriously, I doubt that they're going to get a result that'll see them progress to the next round of the competition when they travel to Ludogorets for the second leg of the tie. 
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Karabakh lost their home match. Ludogorets managed to get an important away win with a goal in the last minutes. We can say that they have the advantage now in terms of going through the round. Although the hosts found positions and dominated the game, they struggled to get a win. Ludogorets have the potential to draw at home. Karabakh will face a difficult match.
Ludogorets had massive luck yesterday and I don't think this will be the case in the 2nd game against Qarabag because in my opinion , Qarabag were the better team by far yesterday and only some mistakes made them loosing that game but I can say with confidence that Ludogorets didn't impress at all. I can also see this series being a comeback from Qarabag and actually qualify further.
Same goes for Sparta Prague who had a bad day in football yesterday and FCSB is that type of team who will instantly punish you if you make mistake so no wonder why they scored 1st. This being said , on this series I also have a feeling that FCSB will be able to win on home ground and I'm thinking to go and see the game live as the tickets are kinda ok as price.
Karabakh lost their home match. Ludogorets managed to get an important away win with a goal in the last minutes. We can say that they have the advantage now in terms of going through the round. Although the hosts found positions and dominated the game, they struggled to get a win. Ludogorets have the potential to draw at home. Karabakh will face a difficult match.
In fact, with the current squad Real Madrid has, a team that will defeat them has to work really hard and also be a lucky team like them. Even for next season, Real Madrid is the most favorable team to win the Champions League. They have the best squad currently in the world of football.
As for champions league, I'm not afraid because it's a tournament of home and away(oh no, it has been changed). Hmmm let's see what the new season has for us.
La Liga is a different animal. Real Madrid and Barcelona are usually in the mix, but these squad alterations make it anyone's game. It's so exciting because the stakes are bigger than ever. Do not ignore La Liga. Talent and ambition are a powerful mix, and this season will be memorable
In fact, with the current squad Real Madrid has, a team that will defeat them has to work really hard and also be a lucky team like them. Even for next season, Real Madrid is the most favorable team to win the Champions League. They have the best squad currently in the world of football.
At the Euros we saw Bellingham perform as the main striker for the England national team. Real Madrid have recruited a great man in their finishing position as well as having two of the best star players in the left winger and right winger positions so maybe Jude Bellingham will play in the midfield next season. If Jude Bellingham plays in midfield, just imagine how strong Real Madrid will be next season. Real Madrid can make history next season if the opposition is easy.
The team has a wonderful combination of world class players which are still young and desperate to create records for themselves. The old players in terms of age in Real Madrid are leaving gradually and soon the squad will be of young and vibrant players which will serve the club for a long period of time before they will leave.
In fact, with the current squad Real Madrid has, a team that will defeat them has to work really hard and also be a lucky team like them. Even for next season, Real Madrid is the most favorable team to win the Champions League. They have the best squad currently in the world of football.
As for champions league, I'm not afraid because it's a tournament of home and away(oh no, it has been changed). Hmmm let's see what the new season has for us.
Fenerbahce didn't play a bad game yesterday but lost 2-1 against Lille. In a game where Fenerbahce felt the complete absence of Fred, a midfield transfer is absolutely essential. Both number 6 and number 8 transfers need to be done quickly. They may not have a chance to advance further in the Champions League. After falling behind in the first half, Fenerbahce stepped up the pressure in the second half. After drawing level with Irfan Can's spectacular goal, Fenerbahçe was unfortunate to concede another goal in the dying minutes and lost 2-1. Fenerbahçe lost despite scoring 3 goals in total. Livakovic clearly prevented the gap from widening in the match yesterday.
Lille had a very very lucky day. Both of those goals were pure luck, not more than that. But Fenerbahçe still lost by only one goal at least. This means there is hope for them in the rematch.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition.
They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.
Statistics show that Lille is favored in the match, but I feel disappointed with Fenerbahce's defense, they performed poorly in this match, and the attackers also played poorly, not calm in finishing the chances, and I agree that all the goals scored by Lille were purely the fault of Fenerbahce's defenders.Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition.
They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.I think Mourinho has other options to be able to fix Fenerbahce's defense which has played inconsistently since the beginning of the friendly match, but Mourinho did not fix it in this important match.
but there is still hope and opportunity for Jose Mourinho's squad to qualify for the next round and avenge the defeat in the 2nd round later.
What you said is very true if the drama has happened and not according to expectations. Look at Qarabag and Sparta ended very badly. Both teams could have won but unfortunately every opportunity was not utilized well to score more.
I guess so many people placed a bet on over 2.5 goals for Lille - Fenerbahçe. It didn't win easily in fact but the result is what matters of course.
I thought Fenerbahçe would fight much better and we would see even at least 4 goals but they weren't good enough with finishing. There were many wasted goal chances by both sides.
When it comes to Sparta Prague and Qarabag... Ludogorets are always an interesting team. They can be dangerous so I didn't want to take them on. But Sparta Prague surprised me too. They weren't good enough.
Qarabag's defeat in front of their fans was very unexpected and they even had difficulty facing the pressure from Ludogrets. Initially I thought this would be an easy match for Qarabag after seeing the results of their previous matches which always won convincingly. But indeed the higher the round they go through, the more difficult the opponent will be. But that's okay, Qarabag only lost by a narrow score and they can still reply in the second leg later when they visit Ludogrets' headquarters.
On the other hand, Lille managed to secure a victory in the first leg after defeating Fenerbahce with a score of 2-1 and this made Fenerbahce quite frustrated because they failed to steal the aggregate advantage at their opponent's home. For Lille this is very important because they don't need to worry in the second leg later because they only need to widen the aggregate difference while Fenerbahce's pressure will be much greater because they are required to win by a fairly convincing score.
On the other hand, Lille managed to secure a victory in the first leg after defeating Fenerbahce with a score of 2-1 and this made Fenerbahce quite frustrated because they failed to steal the aggregate advantage at their opponent's home. For Lille this is very important because they don't need to worry in the second leg later because they only need to widen the aggregate difference while Fenerbahce's pressure will be much greater because they are required to win by a fairly convincing score.
Of all your bets, there is one match that bothers me, namely Slavia Prague against Saint Gilloise. Isn't it too risky to place this match with the BTTS (No) betting option? because I think both Slavia Prague and Saint Gilloise will definitely return goals and this could thwart the bet that you have designed so neatly.
I know it's very risky but there's no harm in trying your luck to choose more odds and I also realized that most likely both teams will score. But who would have thought if there was a surprise, right?Quote
As for the match on the other slip, there is no problem and I think it will be an absolute victory for Qarabag and from one of Lille and Fenerbahce. I want to see this Champions League qualifying round full of drama and of course it would be very fun if there was a dark horse team that continued to advance.
What you said is very true if the drama has happened and not according to expectations. Look at Qarabag and Sparta ended very badly. Both teams could have won but unfortunately every opportunity was not utilized well to score more. 
Why you guys are being concerned about next season Champions League, I am more concerned about the Laliga and the kind of intimidation that will be in the league. I really wished N.Williams joined forces with Jamal and others in Barcelona to give a better competition and resistance to Real Madrid.
What you said is true but the reason why people are talking so much about the champions League is because of how interesting is going to be on this upcoming season because of the changes and secondly people are also concerned about the possible outcome because unlike most of the season were everybody use to be on the same page about the exact club that would win but in this upcoming season people has different opinions about it because they believe that there would be a very serious competition on this upcoming season, however it doesn't change the interest people also have on Spanish La Liga because we are also expecting a lot of resistant on this upcoming la Liga against real Madrid. 
If Barcelona had not bought Dani Olmo, they might have had a chance with Williams. However, after the Olmo transfer, they probably won't be able to provide enough budget for Williams' transfer. It will be a critical year for Barcelona. Real Madrid has created a great squad in recent years. If they can surpass them this year, they will make a big splash.
Dani Olmo or Williams will be great options for Barcelona to go for. They’ve actually have to decide which is of more priority to them and will provide for them what they need most to make the best out of the league. They’ve both made a big impact in their respective clubs and that’s why they were great targets for the club. They might not be able to go for Williams again as you said because of their financial situation, but the Dani Olmo they’ve signed will really help them and provide a great change for the club and the whole team to do better from next season. So they should try and make good use of the opportunity of Olmo when he joins them for next season.
In fact, with the current squad Real Madrid has, a team that will defeat them has to work really hard and also be a lucky team like them. Even for next season, Real Madrid is the most favorable team to win the Champions League. They have the best squad currently in the world of football.
As for champions league, I'm not afraid because it's a tournament of home and away(oh no, it has been changed). Hmmm let's see what the new season has for us.
Big teams are made by having really outstanding forwards which can contribute to team scoring more goals.The transfer of Dani Olmo is a great move as player as we saw in the Euro 2024,if they can manage to get also Williams that would be huge as they would be getting two great players and their offensive should be pretty good.They can even fight and not suffer anymore an humiliating loss of 1-4 from Paris as they suffered last season.They definitely need to get Williams also in their team so they can fight on both the domestic league and Champions League this season.
In fact, with the current squad Real Madrid has, a team that will defeat them has to work really hard and also be a lucky team like them. Even for next season, Real Madrid is the most favorable team to win the Champions League. They have the best squad currently in the world of football.
As for champions league, I'm not afraid because it's a tournament of home and away(oh no, it has been changed). Hmmm let's see what the new season has for us.
Lille had a very very lucky day. Both of those goals were pure luck, not more than that. But Fenerbahçe still lost by only one goal at least. This means there is hope for them in the rematch.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition. They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition.
They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.Mourinho expectedly tried to hold on to a draw, but it turned out to be even more difficult than expected. Now in the return match everything will change, Lille will go to Turkey to avoid losing and this will be enough for them to reach the group stage of the Champions League. As in the previous matches, Fenerbahce's main problem is their defense, I think that Mourinho will pay attention to this, because he always emphasizes a defensive strategy.
Dynamo, unfortunately, also could not hold on to the winning score and conceded in extra time in the 94th minute. This is bad because it will be more difficult for them away, despite the fact that the first match was also formally not on their field, but the return match will be played in Glasgow and Rangers will have good support from their fans.
Lille had a very very lucky day. Both of those goals were pure luck, not more than that. But Fenerbahçe still lost by only one goal at least. This means there is hope for them in the rematch.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition. They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.
It was a great night for Livakovic. If he hadn't had a good day, Fenerbahçe could have suffered a very different defeat. They left the field with at least a one-goal defeat in France. Irfan Can Kahveci scored a beautiful free kick. After the free kick, Yusuf Dikeç made an epic celebration for the goal. Just when the match was about to end in a draw, a shot that hit the defense scored a goal for Fenerbahçe. The return leg is in Istanbul and they still have a chance to turn the match around as they will be the hosts. Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition.
They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.
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Last season was a challenging season for Real Madrid but they were most successful in that season so they have no reason to worry about next season. Their squad lacked a main striker after the departure of Karim Benzema which has been filled in this transfer window. They signed Jude Bellingham and at that time Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid as a midfielder but Real Madrid turned him into a striker. At the Euros we saw Bellingham perform as the main striker for the England national team. Real Madrid have recruited a great man in their finishing position as well as having two of the best star players in the left winger and right winger positions so maybe Jude Bellingham will play in the midfield next season. If Jude Bellingham plays in midfield, just imagine how strong Real Madrid will be next season. Real Madrid can make history next season if the opposition is easy.
Now that Bellingham can play in his natural position after Mbappe joined the squad, the combination of talented young players will produce a fast attack that can threaten the opponent's defense. I predict that Real Madrid's goal productivity will increase this season because the strikers they currently have are very productive in scoring goals.
Lille had a very very lucky day. Both of those goals were pure luck, not more than that. But Fenerbahçe still lost by only one goal at least. This means there is hope for them in the rematch.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition. They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves.
Dzeko had a really bad day. He wasted important opportunities to score. Saint-Maximin also wasted critical chances because of being selfish in a place he shouldn't have been.
But I would agree Fenerbahçe defense is still not in good condition.
They are giving big spaces and Lille could have really scored more. I liked Livakovic this time by the way. He made really nice saves. 
The match is finally over, as Fernabach was defeated at Lille's home pitch. Mourinho lost his first game as Fernabach's manager. Lille dominated the match, despite Fernabach's having their best striker Džeko who scored 4 goals in their previous two games, but he was unable to score tonight. Fernabach could not endure Lille pressure to defend their home to the last whistle, and Zhegrova had a chance to score the winning goal for Lille in the final minute of the game.
However, if Livakovic had not stopped so many goals in this match, Fernabach would have conceded more than two. This is the first leg of two; Fernabach still has a chance to go to the next round because they are hosting the next match, and Fernabach might get a home advantage against Lille. It would be sad if Mourinho did not qualify for the Champions League in his debut with Fernabach.
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