Topic: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season - page 87. (Read 89525 times)
Suprisely Feyenoord has taken the lead against Bayern it's Feynoord 1 Vs Bayern 0 on the night. Can they hold the pressure that Bayern will later mount on them or it gonna be one of those surprising nights that the under dog will stun a big team. It's just a matter of time for us to know if Bayern will run rampage on their opponent or we will see a shocker.
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
RB Leipzig was lucky and opportune to win this match. The defeated Sporting CP 2-1 at home, which gives them their first win in the Champions League this season even though the three points couldn’t take them everywhere.On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
Sporting CP on the other hand has already secured 10 points in the Champions League and they are seated in the 19th position; they lost focus after the departure of Ruben Amorim, but after sacking the first manager they employed, their new manager Rui Borges is doing his best to help the team, he has been doing well in his domestic league matches, but couldn’t win the Champions League match, and there is a high possibility that they can’t make it to the knockout stage.
PSG vs Manchester City has kicked off. This is a very important game for both sides, this match that will give the winner qualification hopes. Manchester City already sit in the playoff zone so a win will seal their spot for the playoffs while PSG sit at 26th position in the elimination zone meaning a win in this game is their top most priority. This should be a very competitive and interesting game which would be decided by who wants it most, I am predicting City to win.
Interesting games from both sides they still look quality and for sure it's really a big game for the both sides, this is just football at the end there is always a winner which anyone can deserve the win. One big opportunity missed by City would have counted for them putting them on the lead.
Incredible game we got yesterday evening for Barcelona.
Must have been a fun game to watch.
Anyway today is the day of the game of cash, PSG vs City.
I'm not saying that who will lose will not pass the qualification stage but it will be close lol.
Must have been a fun game to watch.
Anyway today is the day of the game of cash, PSG vs City.
I'm not saying that who will lose will not pass the qualification stage but it will be close lol.
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Forget about PSG, if they were that strong they wouldn't be in this position that they are in the champions league table. PSG can't become strong overnight. Same psg that other teams they played against in previous rounds got the upper hands. And now when it's turn for Manchester city to play them, people begin to think that PSG are now stronger, and in better position to beat Manchester city. Wether PSG are playing at home or not, they are not going to defeat Manchester. Yes I understand that weeks ago Manchester city were not also strong enough, bit their recent developments is encouraging. Manchester city will not lose against PSG.Squad depth and game strategy seem to be more favorable to Manchester City, but we don't know whether Manchester City can win this match or whether they will have to admit defeat. Both teams need to win instead of sharing points, so they will do everything to win the match.
I think Sporting is still okay even though Amorim has left but indeed, Sporting has experienced a slight decline in performance but even so, the fact is that Sporting can still maintain its top position in the Portuguese League standings. But for the results in the Champions League, Sporting no longer promises to get good results after Amorim left and even, right now Sporting has conceded one goal, and the goal for Leipzig was created in the 19th minute. But at least, Sporting still has a chance to advance to the next round even through the play-off round, and this match also still has a lot of time for Sporting to equalize the score or maybe Sporting can turn things around, who knows.
Winning games is not about the coach but about the choice of the players you assembled together. The reason why Sporting is doing well today is because he made that possible with the help of his circle but he can't do the same in Manchester United because he never even bought any players in first place, they are players he met in team which unfortunately he has to adapt with them till the end of June/July before he can do his own formation of squad.
Looking at it from another angle, it's not easy to lift team out from a bad situation especially if they spend much time in it. Chelsea was a living proof but they are better in their games. Even Sporting wasn't this good until Amorim stepped in and put them on the spotlight, they are now regard one of the best in Portuguese leagues but I don't know if they will be in history to win Champions League from such region, they are still in potential Play off Zone.
I missed the first half because I came back from our game, but I watched the aftermath. Sporting suffered a really unexpected defeat. RB Leipzig, with no points in 6 games and certain elimination, won the match. It was a victory of honor for them. Sporting had a chance to move into a comfortable position for the play-offs but they made it difficult for themselves.
Shakhtar Donetsk also defeated Brest, who have made a surprise start this season, and carried their hopes into the last week.
Now there are some very good matches. PSG and Manchester City will be the match of the night, or even of the week. But the TV is showing Real Madrid game against Salzburg. Real Madrid now need to win and book their play-off ticket.
Shakhtar Donetsk also defeated Brest, who have made a surprise start this season, and carried their hopes into the last week.
Now there are some very good matches. PSG and Manchester City will be the match of the night, or even of the week. But the TV is showing Real Madrid game against Salzburg. Real Madrid now need to win and book their play-off ticket.
Sporting Lisbon wasted a unique chance tonight, now their path in the Champions League is a bit more complicated even if I doubt they will be able to avoid getting access to the playoffs. I found it quite strange that the coach left out their most prolific player from the starting lineup! Gyokeres should have been a starter from the first minute
PSG vs Manchester City has kicked off. This is a very important game for both sides, this match that will give the winner qualification hopes. Manchester City already sit in the playoff zone so a win will seal their spot for the playoffs while PSG sit at 26th position in the elimination zone meaning a win in this game is their top most priority. This should be a very competitive and interesting game which would be decided by who wants it most, I am predicting City to win.
I missed the first half because I came back from our game, but I watched the aftermath. Sporting suffered a really unexpected defeat. RB Leipzig, with no points in 6 games and certain elimination, won the match. It was a victory of honor for them. Sporting had a chance to move into a comfortable position for the play-offs but they made it difficult for themselves.
Shakhtar Donetsk also defeated Brest, who have made a surprise start this season, and carried their hopes into the last week.
Now there are some very good matches. PSG and Manchester City will be the match of the night, or even of the week. But the TV is showing Real Madrid game against Salzburg. Real Madrid now need to win and book their play-off ticket.
Shakhtar Donetsk also defeated Brest, who have made a surprise start this season, and carried their hopes into the last week.
Now there are some very good matches. PSG and Manchester City will be the match of the night, or even of the week. But the TV is showing Real Madrid game against Salzburg. Real Madrid now need to win and book their play-off ticket.
Manchester City against PSG, I will be rooting for City to win, the have dropped down the table and really need to win this game to stand a chance at qualification, my prediction is Manchester City to win against PSG and Real Madrid to win against Salzburg. It will be very disappointing if Madrid fail to reach the knockout stages and a win in this game is top priority at this time so it is a win for Madrid.
Manchester City to win over PSG is hard. For me the opportunity is small to get. But to draw more potentially because PSG is the home team. Manchester City rankings in the domestic league are not good also that makes them have to share concentration with their intention need to prepare themselves as best they can to be able to qualify automatically from their position in the domestic league standings.
PSG is different, they can concentrate on this fight because their domestic league position has got a safe position with a difference in points that are not so close to the team underneath.
Real Madrid is very possible to win over the team they will face. Salzburg is not a strong team to be defeated by Real Madrid considering that Madrid is also not fully safe at 22 tables with 9 points.
Manchester City to win over PSG is hard. For me the opportunity is small to get. But to draw more potentially because PSG is the home team. Manchester City rankings in the domestic league are not good also that makes them have to share concentration with their intention need to prepare themselves as best they can to be able to qualify automatically from their position in the domestic league standings.
PSG is different, they can concentrate on this fight because their domestic league position has got a safe position with a difference in points that are not so close to the team underneath.
PSG is different, they can concentrate on this fight because their domestic league position has got a safe position with a difference in points that are not so close to the team underneath.
You have some valid points here and we may see that PSG will be the team to prevail in this match. Manchester City are not ready to face PSG who are feeling already safe in their league position and are looking to get a qualification to the champions league next round which is the knockout phase of the competition and very important for them as well as it is for Manchester City. A draw is more possible in this match than a win for any of the team in my opinion. But we shall see how the outcome of the match turns to be.
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Real Madrid is very possible to win over the team they will face. Salzburg is not a strong team to be defeated by Real Madrid considering that Madrid is also not fully safe at 22 tables with 9 points.
Real Madrid has the higher possibility of winning this match and I don’t see them losing point against this team. They are very much low on the table and a win in this match will go a long way for them in the fight for the champions league trophy after failing to make use of their opportunity they’ve got initially.
Real Madrid Vs Salzburg
Hey, look at this line up that Real Madrid is coming up with against the weak side. Bet with any amount you can afford, there's no how real Madrid is not winning this match with over 2.5 goals.
Courtois T. (GK)
Valverde F.
Asencio R.
Rudiger A.
Mendy F.
Rodrygo
Modric L.
(C)
Ceballos D.
Bellingham J.
Mbappe K.
Vinicius Junior
Hey, look at this line up that Real Madrid is coming up with against the weak side. Bet with any amount you can afford, there's no how real Madrid is not winning this match with over 2.5 goals.
Courtois T. (GK)
Valverde F.
Asencio R.
Rudiger A.
Mendy F.
Rodrygo
Modric L.
(C)
Ceballos D.
Bellingham J.
Mbappe K.
Vinicius Junior
Both teams have quite qualified players and are ready to beat each other in the match, so far they have met in 6 matches with 4 wins for manchester city, 1 win for PSG and 1 draw they achieved, if we look from head to head of the two teams of course manchester city is superior compared to PSG, but we can't deny that both are not in their best form this season so I don't think we will see a tight match in the match, because it looks like both teams will try to play carefully and not be careless to prevent defeat in the match, but despite the poor performance of the two teams, I think mentality will be Manchester city advantage in the match so I personally will favour them to win over PSG.
Btw, both teams have currently recruited some new players, quite curious to see if they will have a positive impact on the match later?
PSG and Manchester City have faced off a few times in the past and that statistic won't be of much use now. Manchester City are not the same performing team they used to be, but PSG are on the backfoot after losing their main player, so it is difficult to predict which team will actually win this Champions League match. Manchester City still have good quality star players so if Manchester City focus well on defense and midfield positions they can get full points against PSG. I don't see much chance for PSG to win this match, but if they change the plan, the win could go to Manchester City. In all the matches played in the Champions League so far, the two teams have not done very well and the positions of the two teams are very close in the points table. As there is only one point difference between the two teams, a win for PSG will see them overtake Manchester City and a win for Manchester City will see them move up the points table. So this Champions League match is very important for both teams.Btw, both teams have currently recruited some new players, quite curious to see if they will have a positive impact on the match later?
PSG and Manchester City find themselves in a tough position in the group standings, making this match almost decisive for their chances of progressing to the next stage of the Champions League.
I expect both teams to approach the game cautiously, aiming to avoid costly mistakes. PSG has struggled with converting chances in their Champions League matches, which has held them back from earning more points. As for Manchester City, the team seems to be finding its rhythm again. A solid unbeaten run and dominant performances, including a 6-0 victory in their last match, show that Pep Guardiola has managed to stabilize things. Key players like De Bruyne and Foden are back in form, which boosts their confidence significantly.
I don’t anticipate a high-scoring or overly entertaining match. This feels like it will be more of a tactical chess game, with both sides focused on minimizing risks. Considering the cautious approach these teams tend to take in critical games, I believe we won’t see many goals. It’s going to be a tense, high-stakes battle, but the final score is likely to be modest.
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
RB Leipzig was lucky and opportune to win this match. The defeated Sporting CP 2-1 at home, which gives them their first win in the Champions League this season even though the three points couldn’t take them everywhere.On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
Sporting CP on the other hand has already secured 10 points in the Champions League and they are seated in the 19th position; they lost focus after the departure of Ruben Amorim, but after sacking the first manager they employed, their new manager Rui Borges is doing his best to help the team, he has been doing well in his domestic league matches, but couldn’t win the Champions League match, and there is a high possibility that they can’t make it to the knockout stage.
Leipzig 2 Vs Sporting CP 1, if Leipzig happens to win this match, this will be their first win in the Champions League this season, they are far behind in the table and this 3 points won't take them anywhere but will only give them their match winning money. As for Sporting CP, ever since Amorim left them for Manchester United they have been a shadow of themselves.
RB Leipzig vs Sporting
RB Leipzig (confirmed lineup): Maarten Vandevoordt, Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, David Raum, Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Amadou Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Ikoma Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko.
Sporting (confirmed lineup): Franco Israel, Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Jerry St. Juste, Maximiliano Araujo, Geny Catamo, Zeno Debast, Morten Hjulmand, Geova
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
RB Leipzig (confirmed lineup): Maarten Vandevoordt, Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, David Raum, Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Amadou Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Ikoma Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko.
Sporting (confirmed lineup): Franco Israel, Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Jerry St. Juste, Maximiliano Araujo, Geny Catamo, Zeno Debast, Morten Hjulmand, Geova
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
The match was almost over, but unfortunately Sporting CP was still unable to equalize, which for the time being the score was still 2-1 and the advantage for Leipzig.
Playing as the host, they performed quite well where through B. Sesiko, Leipzig was able to take an early lead over Sporting CP, and they were able to maintain that advantage until the first half ended, before finally Sporting was able to equalize the score right in the 75th minute through a goal scored by V.Gyokeres, but the unexpected happened, where surprisingly only 3 minutes later, Leipzig was able to restore its advantage.
At this time the match had touched the 88th minute, and I still hope that Sporting CP can take advantage of the remaining time to equalize and secure one point in this match.
Finally, I am very confused about the Barcelona team. Why can't they perform well against weaker teams in small matches despite performing exceptionally well against strong opponents in big matches? These things seem controversial to me. Do they go into the field with overconfidence? Or do they not take the matches seriously?
If you have been following Barcelona you would be able to answer this question. It's easy actually.
Barcelona exploit spaces, the like teams that attack. While other teams suffer when their opponents attack them, Barcelona excel in it. They make use of the spaces you leave behind when they attack and counter them.
Small teams don't attack much and they don't even leave teams in behind their defence.
If you watched the game against Getafe, you'll see that Barcelona struggled to create chances against Getafe because they were always in their post, defining very well. When Barcelona faces opposition like that they struggle. That is why they did not have any issue beating Madrid.
Benfica understood the assignment, they defended as a unit and countered Barcelona but they made a couple of mistakes by attacking to much towards the end of the match.
I said the second half could be different and it was as I thought. Barcelona managed to turn the game around despite being 4-2 down. They made a great comeback. Lewandowski's penalties and Raphinha's goals helped them win the match. Raphinha was very cold-blooded in his last second goal. He's really playing like a star this year. He's having a career season. He will collect the rewards at the end of the season.
In the other game from Atletico, if you watch their game you will be impressed by the determination of the players, since the first half they only played with 10 men against Leverkusen but there is no denying that they have an incredible mentality, the situation turned around after Leverkusen also got a red card, 10 against 10 and Atletico won.
I think everyone has to agree that the two representatives from La Liga were in the spotlight with their comebacks last night.
RB Leipzig vs Sporting
Leipzig's performance in this year's Champions League was very weak. This team is at the bottom of the points table. On the other hand, Sporting is quite strong. However, in the last few matches, we have not seen a better performance than Sporting.
In today's match, I considered Sporting to be the favorite. However, after 70 minutes, Leipzig is now leading 1-0. Leipzig took the lead in the 19th minute of the match with Sesko's goal. And Leipzig is playing a bit defensively after taking the lead. Although Sporting's players were able to make several attacks, they have not been able to break Leipzig's defense yet. The match seems to be more likely to end in 1-0.
RB Leipzig vs Sporting
RB Leipzig (confirmed lineup): Maarten Vandevoordt, Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, David Raum, Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Amadou Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Ikoma Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko.
Sporting (confirmed lineup): Franco Israel, Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Jerry St. Juste, Maximiliano Araujo, Geny Catamo, Zeno Debast, Morten Hjulmand, Geova
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
Before this game kicked off, i clearly have it in mind that the game is literally between Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokere. Benjamin Sesko of Leipzig is a dangerous striker just like Viktor Gykores and of course Benjamin has scored against Sporting during the first half of the game so sad that Viktor Gykoreres did not start the game today for Sporting if not i expected him to have equalized during the first half. RB Leipzig (confirmed lineup): Maarten Vandevoordt, Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, David Raum, Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Amadou Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Ikoma Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko.
Sporting (confirmed lineup): Franco Israel, Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Jerry St. Juste, Maximiliano Araujo, Geny Catamo, Zeno Debast, Morten Hjulmand, Geova
These two are set to begin their 7th games of the competition but it seems that RB Leipzig have focus more on Bundesliga than the Champions League because in this competition they haven't recorded any victory since the starting of the league. They decide not to pick interest in the league because the performance excellently in Bundesliga compared to what they are performing here.
On the other hand sporting too lost their peg after losing their best coach to Manchester United but still Manchester United haven't find City suitable position.
It is the 70th minute and the game i still 1:0. Let see if Leipzig can take this victory home.
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