Topic: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season - page 68. (Read 68937 times)

The champions league this season have taken a turn on most of the big teams, they’re not performing well as they use to and there’s nothing much that can be seen as the big excuse for them not to play well to their perfection as they always do in the past. The pattern of play may have been changed, but it doesn’t still show a significant reason for them to be underperforming. I guess even small teams have to face the change and they’re still doing pretty well than them. Could they just not be lucky or this format has really shown that they can’t hold on to pressure in a very big competitive game like this for too long? Going for the playoffs could be their way out now as their positions aren’t convincing enough to see them through this round to the next one.


Real Madrid should focus more now on how to make it to the next round of the champions league and not looking for a way to catch up with Liverpool who are already far ahead of them and may never be able to catch up with the remaining matches left for them to play in this first round of the champions league competition. They’ve already lost matches they ought to have won, maybe their chances have already wasted, it is better they focus on winning the remaining games to have a spot in the next round and not go through the process of going to play in the playoffs again.

Current Manchester City situation is surely the worst ever as they lost a game after having lead of 3–0 until 75 minutes then suddenly three goals, and now they are winless in last 6 games in all competition while they are having next game in Premier League against Liverpool and in Champions League against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium Turin.

Pepe Guardiola was happy after having 2 years extension, but now performance like this is having huge impact on Citizens specially players are physiologically down which is not good for them because next 14 days needed good performance while they will be having challenging games they conceded 17 goals while score only 7 goals in last six games which is telling all story of their performance in November.

I understand Peps frustration, after all he has managed this team for hundreds of games, and never had this kind of trouble before, and yet when you look at it, it makes sixth game where you couldn't win a game, and for 5 of them they had a losing streak. So, we need to understand that he isn't doing anything different, he isn't really changing much, he is doing exactly what he used to do and got success, but this time around he isn't getting the same success as he used to get.

I personally believe he couldn't really figure out the reason, which makes sense because he should be getting the wins that he should normally get, so not getting them makes no sense to anyone at all. I see that he has a few injured players, but aside from Rodri, none of them are that much of a big deal, and yet he is still losing a lot of blood right now, and that is a bad situation to be in. I believe the greatest return could be just focusing on how to get better results with whatever players he has left.

The Champions League has thrown up some big surprises this season, are Real Madrid and Man City out of form this time around or is it just a tougher competition this time round?
There are 3 more games left but I would think that Real Madrid will struggle to qualify directly unless they make the playoffs, and the qualifiers won't be easy either as some other big teams will be here.

This season Real Madrid has face many challenges in the champion league their performances this season loom very unserious compared to their last season, they performed very admirable, the way their performances is moving this se their coach needs to do something about them to make their team improve.

Honestly the gap between Real Madrid and the Liverpool is a very huge gap which it will very difficult for them to catch them up the fro the top of the standing, because they’ve lose severally of their matches that will bust their points; but as it stands now I don’t think they can able to meet up this season in this champion league.

I agree with you, that penalty was suppose to be the game changer and if Mbappe had made it 1-1 I believe Liverpool won't have gotten that second goal because the defense line of Madrid would be more stronger and Liverpool would have been the ones to be under pressure but since Mbappe lost that opportunity of making it 1-1 it gave Liverpool the morale to continue pushing forward. Madrid would have gotten something out from that game but killing the spirit of the other players is what caused the whole thing for the Whites not to fight back.
The more Mbappe try to play as if he's still at PSG the more he loses possession of the ball and with all these, Ancelotti will still include him to be among the squad against Getafe. I still prefer Joselu to Mbappe, the Spanish player is more better than Mbappe as the number 9 man, just that Madrid thinks things with the former PSG man would turn out to be positive for them but no, things are getting worse.

It was surprising to see both teams not performing as well as usual, Manchester City only managed a draw against Feyenoord at home & Real Madrid lost to Liverpool. Due to the results in round 5, both teams are only ranked 17th (Manchester City) & 24th (Real Madrid). Luckily, they are still in the play-off qualification zone, unlike PSG who are already out of the zone. I think this season is a crazy season for some of the big teams.

Yes you can never tell for sure, but I think a goal from Mbappe would have shifted the momentum at least a bit or it would have changed the game because Real Madrid wouldn't have to open up anymore and play for the win. They I think would have been ok with the draw and then they would have been the ones who could patiently wait for one attack and score a goal. But since they were behind, it was impossible for them to stay calm and patiently defend. There have been plenty of games where one goal changed it all. Should I provide an example? Manchester City vs Feyenoord Rotterdam

How Madrid got to this point where they are unable to maintain a level of consistency is surprising although we are all aware they have got a good number of their key players been hit by injuries but in the early days of the season they were seen to having one of the most formidable team even down to their reserves but now it appears even their reserve isn't capable enough, mbappe still struggling to cope because how else can we describe the fact that he's been unable to perform optimally still conflicting with his position and yet to have a patterned approach to his games.

Basically, if they only need to secure their first ticket to qualify by finishing in the top 24, then I believe teams as big as Real Madrid and Manchester City will still manage to finish in the top 24. But at least, this new format I think does become very interesting too, because their competition becomes very difficult to get good results with a busy schedule like this. So yes, for this Champion League that Real Madrid must indeed quickly recover, because Real Madrid's position is very close to getting out of the top 24. But, what might be interesting is about Mbappe, leaving PSG and playing for Real Madrid this season with the aim of getting good results in the Champion League, but currently the position of Real Madrid and PSG is very close to being in 24th and 25th positions.

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In addition, I also still really maximize their moments and or situations like this to bet, and the results are quite good so far because my bets give a win that is at least not bad. Especially about PSV, losing 0-2 in the first half but yes, it seems like I was lucky enough that Shakhtar Donetsk got a red card and made PSV manage to make a comeback at least in the last 20 minutes before the game was over.

If Mbappe had scored that penalty in yesterday's game, it might have been a different story today. It's possible that Real Madrid players would have put in more effort, as that goal could have brought them happiness and boosted their strength. They might have started aiming for a win. However, since Mbappe missed the penalty, I believe it partly affected the players' morale.

We know Real Madrid well they have the ability to equalize whenever they are losing to an opponent. They especially try to win games in the Champions League competition, as they have proven time and again. Yesterday's match might not have led to a win for them, but it's possible it could have ended in a draw if Mbappe had scored the penalty.

The action was very tense for Real Madrid when they received a much needed penalty which was a golden opportunity to take a 1-1 draw to get 1 point in this match. Disappointment arose from the fans and also the club manager when Mbappe failed to execute the kick from the spot even though it was a penalty.
That is to raise enthusiasm for the Real Madrid squad. I honestly don't blame Mbappe in this match. Arsenal is a strong team in the Premier League, especially David Raya, the goalkeeper with the best defense this season until Arsenal won 1-0 over Real Madrid.

After the victory of Liverpool Salah unassisted penalty will be forgotten, but the victory of Liverpool will be remembered, especially you write that this is the first victory of Liverpool over Real Madrid since 2009.

Mbappe does not understand what is going on and the unassisted penalty is the smallest problem Mbappe, much worse that Mbappe apparently does not like the players of Real Madrid and if last season it was seen that the players of Real Madrid is really not just a team, and almost a family, this season there is no such feeling.
Mbappe's transfer turned out to be a huge mistake, but now not only Mbappe is playing badly and does not get into the game, but the whole team started to play badly, it seems that Endrique lacks motivation, Guler does not live up to expectations, and Mendy does not correspond to the level of Real's game at all.

Apparently, Real's management has to make a choice, either to sell Mbappe or to tolerate him, but at the same time the risks of crisis in the team are growing.

After going 1-0 down, Real Madrid desperately needed a goal to level the score again, the penalty was very important for Real Madrid because it was a golden opportunity to catch up. In addition, if Mbappe successfully executes the penalty perfectly, the Real Madrid players' mentality will increase again and perhaps the match result will be different. Mbappe cannot be entirely blamed for his failure to score from the penalty spot, he had taken a fine shot, but the Liverpool goalkeeper was able to read the direction of the ball correctly, Real Madrid were under even more pressure after the match ended.

Bradley played very well in this match and it cannot be denied that the performance and what he showed against Mbappe who did not play too well also made Bradley look shining in this match.

Madrid problems are even more difficult now, they are on the cusp of making the play offs but still need to win if they are to secure a place in the play offs to qualify for the last 16.

The match against Liverpool was a disaster for Madrid when they still needed points and had to lose very painfully where apart from being confused about improving their performance, they are currently missing a lot of players due to injuries.  I don't want to admit it, but I'm a bit worried about Madrid's condition heading into the second half of the season.

The three of the past league champions and champions league semifinalist and winner are going through a bad phase. Real Madrid is continuing their bad form for quite a time but Manchester city are on this hole for last 10 or so games. PSG although have a lead on their local league have performed poor in Champions league.
They have only 3 more matches to increase their point. But even if they fail to reach top 8 to qualify for Round of 16, staying within 24th position means they still have the chance to Group of 16 after playoff provided, they don't meet each other on play offs.

I don't think Ancelotti can be sacked, based on what he has done for the club, if he sees that it is not working, he will prolly resign or if both parties see that it is not working, they will part ways on mutual consent.

I honestly do not know what is happening to both City and Real Madrid, if they finish outside of the play-off spot, then that will be a very big disappointment, the tournament will lose some of its class this season. I still think they both have what it takes to finish in one of the play-off spots, but as for a top eight finish, i do not think so.

Once again Real Madrid lost.

Incredible what its happening this year with MAncehster City and Real Madrid, both finalist at risk to not pass the 1st stage of the new cup.
But not only that they are risking to be out even from the playoff, crazy times.

Ancellotti will be sacked soon or later while Guardiola just renowned his contract, what is happening.

Maby teams at 8-10 points, it will be crazy close for 9-24 spot.

For Mbappe, I actually agree that he should have no problem adapting to the game built by Real Madrid, but the problem is when he plays a new position for himself, so this is a problem between him and his new position.
Actually, we can't keep talking about Mbappe and Mbappe over Real Madrid's game which repeatedly gets bad results. Because this is the result of a team itself, which means that this season Real Madrid's game is in trouble and that is one of the reasons why they have gotten a lot of bad results this season.

That’s where you’ll put more pressure on him… I mean there’s too much hope from him and besides he came at the wrong time imo, sometimes it’s not about the finishing but the build up and only few of those that can make this build up happen are on the  pitch, most of them are out already due to injury .. fine! he has his flops and he seem to be facing his flops at the moment, fans are adding their pressure, pressure from medias… don’t you think that will even have effect on him ( he will always be after how to impress these people),if he eventually does that they praise him else they still criticize him , he just like another Ferran torres but in Realmadrid lol. Besides,I didn’t expect to have the Liverpool game easy I was expecting a draw at most from them..Liverpool are currently on fire at the moment