The biggest disappointments for me was Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona. I thought all of them would start with wins. Barcelona were really unlucky with that red card. Atalanta - Arsenal was a boring one ended by a 0-0 draw. Manchester City faced a solid defense by Inter. I still liked their effort but they wasted tons of chances. 
Topic: ⚽UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread -- 2022/23 | Qualifying (Read 12053 times)
September 19, 2024, 04:13:26 PM
The first week of league phase has ended after today's matches. Bayern Munich have made the most interesting start by a 9-2 win. They put on a good show. The biggest disappointments for me was Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona. I thought all of them would start with wins. Barcelona were really unlucky with that red card. Atalanta - Arsenal was a boring one ended by a 0-0 draw. Manchester City faced a solid defense by Inter. I still liked their effort but they wasted tons of chances.
The biggest disappointments for me was Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona. I thought all of them would start with wins. Barcelona were really unlucky with that red card. Atalanta - Arsenal was a boring one ended by a 0-0 draw. Manchester City faced a solid defense by Inter. I still liked their effort but they wasted tons of chances. 
September 09, 2024, 03:45:34 PM
The new format is going to be underway in 10 days. Now teams are going to play 2 more matches than before in this stage. Once again the half of them are away and the other half are home matches. But this time every team are going to play against a different team in every match. What do you think about this format? Do you like it or have problems with adapting to it? The only difference is in this league stage. The rest of the tournament is the same format as before.
My friends have tried to explain the new format to me but I still do not understand how this will be achieved. From the explanations I have been given, I think the changes will make the champions league experience even more interesting to watch. The only disadvantage here is the amount of games played, the players are going to be exhausted from playing all these different competitions. I can’t wait to get started and see how this new system works. The first till eighth place will go next stage, from 9th until 24th it will be battle between each other to get the next 8 places for the last sixteen, then the rest is exactly like how it used to be. I think I agree that it will be better, plus there will be more fun this way since teams will face a lot more competition and it gives everyone a chance to face someone a bit more closer to them in level.
September 08, 2024, 03:15:18 PM
The new format is going to be underway in 10 days. Now teams are going to play 2 more matches than before in this stage. Once again the half of them are away and the other half are home matches. But this time every team are going to play against a different team in every match. What do you think about this format? Do you like it or have problems with adapting to it? The only difference is in this league stage. The rest of the tournament is the same format as before.
My friends have tried to explain the new format to me but I still do not understand how this will be achieved. From the explanations I have been given, I think the changes will make the champions league experience even more interesting to watch. The only disadvantage here is the amount of games played, the players are going to be exhausted from playing all these different competitions. I can’t wait to get started and see how this new system works. 
September 07, 2024, 01:21:39 PM
The new format is going to be underway in 10 days. Now teams are going to play 2 more matches than before in this stage. Once again the half of them are away and the other half are home matches. But this time every team are going to play against a different team in every match. What do you think about this format? Do you like it or have problems with adapting to it? The only difference is in this league stage. The rest of the tournament is the same format as before.
I don't like the new format but I'll wait before I cast a final negative vote. I don't like it because there is no more rematch and with a rematch there would be way too many games in this format so I think the old system was better.
I also think the draw is really bad, the fact that a computer decides who is in a group with whom is absolutely unexciting for me. The draws in the past were much better!
September 07, 2024, 12:59:37 PM
The new format is going to be underway in 10 days. Now teams are going to play 2 more matches than before in this stage. Once again the half of them are away and the other half are home matches. But this time every team are going to play against a different team in every match. What do you think about this format? Do you like it or have problems with adapting to it? The only difference is in this league stage. The rest of the tournament is the same format as before.
August 29, 2024, 08:51:21 AM
That's most interesting game today when in other two Salzburg and Sparta have 2:0 lead from first leg. I think thatwe can see high scoring game again. Odds for over 2.5 goals is a bit too low, I'm thinking about over 3.5 goals, but still not sure about it. And I'm feeling confident about Galatasaray win.
Galatasaray played horrible today and lost by 1-0. They really deserved it with that poor game for a long time. They actually started to take control of the game in the final moments of the match. But Young Boys scored a goal by a counter-attack instead. This was giving its signals from the start. Young Boys threatened Galatasaray defense with many of them. Anyway I think it is better for Galatasaray to get eliminated and continue in the Europa League thinking of country coefficient.
August 28, 2024, 04:19:24 PM
Galatasaray played horrible today and lost by 1-0. They really deserved it with that poor game for a long time. They actually started to take control of the game in the final moments of the match. But Young Boys scored a goal by a counter-attack instead. This was giving its signals from the start. Young Boys threatened Galatasaray defense with many of them. Anyway I think it is better for Galatasaray to get eliminated and continue in the Europa League thinking of country coefficient.
Very disappointing performance from Galatasaray. Maybe you're right that for coeficient it's better to play in Europa league, but with such squad they must play in Champions league. And what Muslera did is simply disgraceful, professional athlete can't lose his mind like he did.Galatasaray has a quite good squad however their coach can't use the players efficient enough. If the referees in Turkey didn't help them for 2 years, I don't think Galatasaray would even be able to become champions.
I'm quite sad for Slavia Prague tonight. After losing the first match by 2-0 away, they played quite well against Lille. Especially in the last minutes of the match, they wasted 2 clear goal opportunities and said goodbye to the Champions League.
August 28, 2024, 01:20:57 PM
Yesterday I had not much luck with my bets, only Barca in La Liga helped to cover my losses. Tonight only going with over 2.5 goals in Crvena Zvezda - Bodo/Glimt and BTTS in Slovan - Midtjylland game.
BTW, congrats to our Croatian folks with Dinamo Zagreb reaching group stage.
BTW, congrats to our Croatian folks with Dinamo Zagreb reaching group stage.
Galatasaray played horrible today and lost by 1-0. They really deserved it with that poor game for a long time. They actually started to take control of the game in the final moments of the match. But Young Boys scored a goal by a counter-attack instead. This was giving its signals from the start. Young Boys threatened Galatasaray defense with many of them. Anyway I think it is better for Galatasaray to get eliminated and continue in the Europa League thinking of country coefficient.
Very disappointing performance from Galatasaray. Maybe you're right that for coeficient it's better to play in Europa league, but with such squad they must play in Champions league. And what Muslera did is simply disgraceful, professional athlete can't lose his mind like he did. August 27, 2024, 05:08:03 PM
That's most interesting game today when in other two Salzburg and Sparta have 2:0 lead from first leg. I think thatwe can see high scoring game again. Odds for over 2.5 goals is a bit too low, I'm thinking about over 3.5 goals, but still not sure about it. And I'm feeling confident about Galatasaray win.
Galatasaray played horrible today and lost by 1-0. They really deserved it with that poor game for a long time. They actually started to take control of the game in the final moments of the match. But Young Boys scored a goal by a counter-attack instead. This was giving its signals from the start. Young Boys threatened Galatasaray defense with many of them. Anyway I think it is better for Galatasaray to get eliminated and continue in the Europa League thinking of country coefficient.
August 27, 2024, 01:13:04 PM
Salzburg have 2:0 lead, it's significant. Would like to see Dynamo making comeback, but I'm being realistic, it's difficult to happen. We can expect attaking approach and I'm going with BTTS here.
Everyone is waiting for the match of Galatasaray vs Young Boys. Because even though Galatasaray is a strong team, they lost 3-2 in the first match. Young Boys performed well in their home match, and managed to win the match. Galatasaray's squad is also strong. So Galatasaray will try their best to win the home match.
That's most interesting game today when in other two Salzburg and Sparta have 2:0 lead from first leg. I think thatwe can see high scoring game again. Odds for over 2.5 goals is a bit too low, I'm thinking about over 3.5 goals, but still not sure about it. And I'm feeling confident about Galatasaray win. 
August 25, 2024, 06:03:27 AM
I decided to watch the Young Boys vs Galatasaray match. Because so far this match has brought together two teams that are quite strong and always have a large presence at the UCL. The temporary score is 1-0 in favor of Young Boys. But because Galatasaray is an equally strong team, both teams should score goals in this match.
Everyone is waiting for the match of Galatasaray vs Young Boys. Because even though Galatasaray is a strong team, they lost 3-2 in the first match. Young Boys performed well in their home match, and managed to win the match. Galatasaray's squad is also strong. So Galatasaray will try their best to win the home match.
As Young Boys are leading by 1-0 today Young Boys players will want to draw the match in any way. And not to concede goals. Young Boys are more likely to play defensive tactics in the match. So if Galatasaray players do not play aggressively from the beginning of the match then it is very difficult for them to win the match. As this is a do or die match. Therefore, from the beginning of the match, Galatasaray has to play attacking strategy.
August 25, 2024, 05:43:02 AM
Today we will hear Champions league anthem for the first time this season, despite that it's not group stage yet. We have playoff round games today. I'm going with wins of all home teams tonight. Most confident about Bodo/Glimt, they're very hard to beat at their home pitch. Also, trying to go with over 2.5 goals in this and Dinamo Zagreb - Qarabg games.
The first leg of the play off round has already started and opened with the FK Bodø/Glimt vs Red Star, Losc vs Slavia Praha and Dinamo Zagreb vs Qarabag matches. And now the match has entered the second half and only Dinamo Zegreb has had the advantage since the first half. because they managed to score 1 goal against Qarabag in the 29th minute by Marko Pjaca. Even so, I don't think Dinamo Zagreb is playing at their highest level. But yeah, I will also trust the home team more in this play-off round.
August 21, 2024, 02:31:15 PM
Yesterday won all my bets, I hope that today I won't lose everything 
. Not decided yet which game to watch - Dynamo Kyiv - Salzburg or Young Boys Galatasaray. My bets for today - BTTS and over 2,5 in Dynamo -Salzburg game, Over 2,5 goals in Young Boys - Galatasaray and little bet on Galatasaray ML. Midtjylland - Slovan - home team ML and total over 2,5 goals. And Malmo - Sparta - BTTS.
In yesterday's match, all the home teams managed to win the match and yes, you were very lucky with your bet. But for today's match which is currently underway, I think only a few home teams will win. And one of them is Young Boys. And I'm not sure about the rest. . Not decided yet which game to watch - Dynamo Kyiv - Salzburg or Young Boys Galatasaray. My bets for today - BTTS and over 2,5 in Dynamo -Salzburg game, Over 2,5 goals in Young Boys - Galatasaray and little bet on Galatasaray ML. Midtjylland - Slovan - home team ML and total over 2,5 goals. And Malmo - Sparta - BTTS.I decided to watch the Young Boys vs Galatasaray match. Because so far this match has brought together two teams that are quite strong and always have a large presence at the UCL. The temporary score is 1-0 in favor of Young Boys. But because Galatasaray is an equally strong team, both teams should score goals in this match.
August 21, 2024, 01:21:49 PM
Yesterday won all my bets, I hope that today I won't lose everything . Not decided yet which game to watch - Dynamo Kyiv - Salzburg or Young Boys Galatasaray. My bets for today - BTTS and over 2,5 in Dynamo -Salzburg game, Over 2,5 goals in Young Boys - Galatasaray and little bet on Galatasaray ML. Midtjylland - Slovan - home team ML and total over 2,5 goals. And Malmo - Sparta - BTTS.
There was still plenty of time remaining, though, didn't expected that my bet will be saved by Crvena Zvezda goal, considering how Bodo/Glimt dominated.
. Not decided yet which game to watch - Dynamo Kyiv - Salzburg or Young Boys Galatasaray. My bets for today - BTTS and over 2,5 in Dynamo -Salzburg game, Over 2,5 goals in Young Boys - Galatasaray and little bet on Galatasaray ML. Midtjylland - Slovan - home team ML and total over 2,5 goals. And Malmo - Sparta - BTTS.Over 2.5 for the two games seems impossible and seems risky to bet because we have less than 30 minutes to go and there are no signs that the teams are willing to score more goals because the wining sides are trying to maintain their win, while the opponents are trying to level the score.
Bodo/Glim just add another goal. My predictions are both the home teams to win.
Fortunately for me, your post aged badly Bodo/Glim just add another goal. My predictions are both the home teams to win.
There was still plenty of time remaining, though, didn't expected that my bet will be saved by Crvena Zvezda goal, considering how Bodo/Glimt dominated. 
August 21, 2024, 12:23:41 PM
I think that these teams will probably win the next game too, Lille specially definitely looks like they will end up with the group stage easily, they have been doing fine so far. UCL prelim qualifiers is hard to bet on, and I always said that I like to avoid them, and this is one of those cases as well.
Real Madrid and Perez trying to build a super league actually helped with this new format, and I feel like we are going to play like this for a while longer, but we may see some changes later on too.
Not many remember this, but back in the day we had two groups, we didn't had just one group and then last sixteen round, we had one group, and then winner and second place went to a second group, and the winner and second place of that went further for knock out stage.
It means that UCL was already different and then changed and now we are seeing another change, and I think we may actually have a lot more games, like literally 20+ games total, because UCL is the one that makes the most money and these prelims may actually be shelved because we may end up seeing everyone at a HUGE group, like a league, and everyone plays each other once type of thing, that would be what teams want.
Real Madrid and Perez trying to build a super league actually helped with this new format, and I feel like we are going to play like this for a while longer, but we may see some changes later on too.
Not many remember this, but back in the day we had two groups, we didn't had just one group and then last sixteen round, we had one group, and then winner and second place went to a second group, and the winner and second place of that went further for knock out stage.
It means that UCL was already different and then changed and now we are seeing another change, and I think we may actually have a lot more games, like literally 20+ games total, because UCL is the one that makes the most money and these prelims may actually be shelved because we may end up seeing everyone at a HUGE group, like a league, and everyone plays each other once type of thing, that would be what teams want.
August 20, 2024, 03:45:27 PM
The home teams are leading the score by 1-0.
Bodo/Glim after serious domination of the match, they finally scored in the second half of the game which gives them the lead; while Dinamo Zagreb took the lead early in the first half of the game.
Over 2.5 for the two games seems impossible and seems risky to bet because we have less than 30 minutes to go and there are no signs that the teams are willing to score more goals because the wining sides are trying to maintain their win, while the opponents are trying to level the score.
Bodo/Glim just add another goal. My predictions are both the home teams to win.
All the home teams are currently in a superior position. Bodo/Glim after serious domination of the match, they finally scored in the second half of the game which gives them the lead; while Dinamo Zagreb took the lead early in the first half of the game.
Over 2.5 for the two games seems impossible and seems risky to bet because we have less than 30 minutes to go and there are no signs that the teams are willing to score more goals because the wining sides are trying to maintain their win, while the opponents are trying to level the score.
Bodo/Glim just add another goal. My predictions are both the home teams to win.
- Glim vs Red Star 2-1
- LOSC vs Slavia Prague 2-0
- Dinamo Zagreb vs Qarabag 2-0.
It looks like the score will not change again considering that there are only a few minutes remaining in the Glim vs Red Star and Losc vs Slavia Prague matches. But for the Dinamo Zagreb vs Qarabag match there are still 10 minutes remaining. With this, those who bet on the home team seem to be able to smile broadly when they see this result.
August 20, 2024, 03:21:47 PM
Today we will hear Champions league anthem for the first time this season, despite that it's not group stage yet. We have playoff round games today. I'm going with wins of all home teams tonight. Most confident about Bodo/Glimt, they're very hard to beat at their home pitch. Also, trying to go with over 2.5 goals in this and Dinamo Zagreb - Qarabg games.
The home teams are leading the score by 1-0.Bodo/Glim after serious domination of the match, they finally scored in the second half of the game which gives them the lead; while Dinamo Zagreb took the lead early in the first half of the game.
Over 2.5 for the two games seems impossible and seems risky to bet because we have less than 30 minutes to go and there are no signs that the teams are willing to score more goals because the wining sides are trying to maintain their win, while the opponents are trying to level the score.
Bodo/Glim just add another goal. My predictions are both the home teams to win.
August 20, 2024, 03:08:49 PM
Today we will hear Champions league anthem for the first time this season, despite that it's not group stage yet. We have playoff round games today. I'm going with wins of all home teams tonight. Most confident about Bodo/Glimt, they're very hard to beat at their home pitch. Also, trying to go with over 2.5 goals in this and Dinamo Zagreb - Qarabg games.
The first leg of the play off round has already started and opened with the FK Bodø/Glimt vs Red Star, Losc vs Slavia Praha and Dinamo Zagreb vs Qarabag matches. And now the match has entered the second half and only Dinamo Zegreb has had the advantage since the first half. because they managed to score 1 goal against Qarabag in the 29th minute by Marko Pjaca. Even so, I don't think Dinamo Zagreb is playing at their highest level. But yeah, I will also trust the home team more in this play-off round. August 20, 2024, 01:18:04 PM
Today we will hear Champions league anthem for the first time this season, despite that it's not group stage yet. We have playoff round games today. I'm going with wins of all home teams tonight. Most confident about Bodo/Glimt, they're very hard to beat at their home pitch. Also, trying to go with over 2.5 goals in this and Dinamo Zagreb - Qarabg games.
August 15, 2024, 06:17:52 AM
Definitely was a very very unlucky game from Fenerbahce, they had so many chances, both woodwork and goalkeeper didn't allow them. I honestly believe that Lille didn't even deserve to go there at all, we should be considering how they are going to end up with something so much more troubled and because of that we are going to end up with issues that are beyond we can see. This means that we are going to end up with much more so that we can't really make it so it is not going to be complicated at all.
Lille is more deserving than Fenerbahce, didn't you see how the Fenerbahce - Lille match went? Lille completely dominated, starting from possession of the ball as well as goal opportunities, Fenerbahce were a little lucky because the match went to ET because of an own goal made by Diakite, even in the home game they couldn't do more. Is this team more worthy? no, Lille has more qualifications there.
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