Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 233. (Read 129819 times)

I personally predict Liverpool will lose but go through anyway, losing 1-0 is very possible. Because it's not just now, it seems that in my memory Liverpool have often had results like this in the past too, winning the first leg but losing the second leg but sometimes still qualifying and not. So I think this time maybe it will happen as well or with a draw, because in the previous match against Inter also got a result like that.

It was really heartbreaking for Chelsea in my opinion. I really thought they could have a chance if they went ahead early in this match but they actually had ended up with a lead even in the aggregate score but they blew it. And after all the only thing I am thinking right now is how many times Karim Benzema is going to come forward and be the savior of Real Madrid. Anyway a good show all around.

I disagree with you on the city v athletico game. Away from home, only one goal difference and a collaborative team under the leadership of Simone, pep will not take that challenge without consideration. Look at Bayern last night, all the star power in the world was not enough to beat the Spanish side. I think city will win if they create enough chances and space out the pitch, but they have to be cautious and not underestimate their opponent, otherwise it will be an embarrasing exit to the champions league for a team who has yet to win it.

Bayern Munich are out of the champions league quarter final after their 1-1 draw with Villarreal at home. They didn't see that coming, it's was more of a shocking results for both Julian Nagelsmann and the team. The game was full of pressure from Bayer Munich, although since the start of the game, within the range of 1 to 10 minutes, Villarreal was dominating the game until Bayern Munich changed the game with their fast pattern of play. Perhaps, Robert Lewandowski was issued a yellow card after he fowl the 36 year old, Raul Albiol. There was a little argument between them but was later resolved. The first half ended with a goal-less draw. The second kicks off, in the 52th minutes of the second half, Robert Lewandowski finished Brilliantly with a strike and an assist from his teammates, Thomas Muller. This gingers the home side to keep on pressure, you need to see how Coman was driving and using the side 2, Julian Foyth was tried in tackling Coman and was issued a yellow card as in warning. Later in the 84th minutes, Unai Emery substitute Coquelin and put the Nigerian born player, Chukwueze. Surprisely, his second touch of the ball since he  came into the game from bench was the goal Villarreal and Unai Emery was looking for. He levelled the game with a 1-1 draw and goal aggregate change immediately to 2-1 in the favour of Villarreal. It was then clear on Bayern Munich fans and team that they have lost the game. Villarreal had knock out Two Big team in the world to reach the semi finals of the champions league, First they on Juventus and now is Bayern Munich. It's a good reputation they are trying to set. The  big question is, Can Unai Emery sealed his side to the finals?

Score 3 goals at Anfield just like mission impossible for Benfica so their chance is very small go to semi-final although miracle can be happend but it is hard for them to realized it and in my view Liverpool might be will win but with slim score and actually Liverpool facing tight schedule this weekend because after this match they will play against Man City again for FA Cup semi-final so possibly they will play with several reserved players today

Actually, I don't believe that Benfica will cause too many problems for Liverpool. Liverpool has already got a healthy lead and I do expect them to win in the second leg also regardless of the aggregate score. Liverpool could not get a win against Manchester City in their last match in the English Premier League and I think they will be really determined to win this match.
Atletico Madrid is already behind and I don't expect them to win in the second leg. Don't think they will be able to overcome the odds.

I think this time the bookies are in the incorrect side. Yes Manchester city its the favorite to win but, Atletico Madrid in his home losing for only one goal, you need to take care, Simeone and Atletico knows how to play this kind of matchs.

Liverpoll Benfica not so much to say.

I thought Chelsea would qualify after they were 3 goals ahead of Real Madrid but Ancelotti's substitution in the second half responded quickly by scoring the goal which forced the match into extra time.

I don't know exactly why Tuchel was so disappointed with the referee after the match but I believe Chelsea did a very good job in the match even though I had expected they could win but would not qualify for the semifinals. But Villareal was amazing last night, they qualified for the semifinals after successfully holding to a draw with Bayern Munchen in the second leg which means Villareal are ahead on aggregate after winning the first leg 1-0.

If you look at their game, Chelsea are very good but I think they were just unlucky. Real Madrid's goal in the 80th minute became their start to be unfocused, as a result in the first 15 minutes of extra time they had to concede again and ensure their defeat. On the other hand, Real Madrid are so calm in catching up, and that is the key to their success I think.

Bookmakers are of the same opinion:

Qualifies

Atletico Madrid 6.40

Manchester City FC 1.11

But even though Atlético is very weak in attack, I would rate their chances higher. After all, they showed that they know how to defend well and conceded only one goal away (and as you can see from other matches, one goal means almost nothing). Even with a weak attack, they can score one goal and at least secure extra time (if they don't concede). I don't think Manchester City will be in the safe zone today.

No doubt the game was breath taken, Chelsea foot ball club showed class and superb performance starting from the first half of the game until the the 90 minutes.  Chelsea pressed and dominated the game and eventually got the reward in 15th minute with a goal score by mason mount, Antonio Ruediger doubled it in 51 minute of the second half, Timo Werner scored the last goal for the blues and everybody felt it was over for Madrid not until Rodrygo brought Madrid back in the with his goal in 80 minutes, Eventually the French man karim Benzema scored the winning goal for real Madrid, sending the blues back home and assuring the world again that Madrid is the extra time lords, the game was indeed a champions league game.

If you look at Chelsea's playing style, they have a chance to win more and score more goals, because Real Madrid play very defensively and are more careful. But fate said otherwise, in extra time Chelsea lost their best attack like the first half to the second half, so Real Madrid took advantage of these conditions to score goals, so that in the position of the score 3-2 Chelsea really missed the opportunity to make changes, overall Real Madrid is able to face the pressure exerted by Chelsea, because speaking of experience this team is already so well established in facing the Champions League

Always have good result for Manchester City on first leg UEFA Champion leaguenmatch but I saw face difficulty to win on second leg. I don't think with Atletico Madrid will paly defensive as first leg and they still left 1 goal from Manchester City. Ithink second leg always interested match watched on match when Ream Madrid vs Chelsea last night most competitive and attractive both team play well.

Liverpool is almost in next round, I would call that they are, but looking at what happened in Madrid, maybe Benfica could do some shit as well
City is favored by bookies, but it is with a reason, Atletico does not play good when on pressure to attack, and they will go down tonight

it would be too much to see three La Liga teams in semi-final, looking to two-two between La Liga and Premier

It will be an easy game for Liverpool because Benfica is not a very difficult opponent for them and I am sure Liverpool will definitely qualify for the next round and win today's match, whereas Man City's match against ATM will be a bit difficult to predict because their ATM will definitely display the game different in today's match so that Man City is required to keep playing consistently and not make many mistakes during the match so that it does not become an opportunity that the ATM team can take advantage of.

It's a very good match for Chelsea and they almost successfully destroyed Real Madrid. The rejected goal of Marcos Alonso is not enough to stop them and they did score another third goal to equalize the aggregated result. However, Real Madrid did not give up and the trivela key pass of Modric help them to bring the match to beyond 90 minutes. Benzema again shows his leadership by a decisive goal for his club.

Tuchel might lost his job in Chelsea in the summer because it's undeniable failed season for the club. The sanction on Roman Abramovich and new owner might make big changes in the club.

It's not simply about luck. Real Madrid did not give up, they fighted strongly and deserved with the final result. Chelsea can do better but in football, in the end, we have only one winner. So one go next and one will be out.

Benzema has an amazing season in the end of his career. It's so good for him to become the biggest star in Bernabeu after the transfer of Ronaldo to Juventus a few years ago.

Even though they failed to advance to the next round, at least Chelsea had put up a fight that made Real Madrid fights all out at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid was lucky with Benzema's goal, here again Benzema is the determinant of Madrid qualification to the next round. Chelsea's error did not take an advantage of 90 in the first leg, the score 1-3 at Stamford Bridge made Chelsea have to fight hard in the second leg, but Real Madrid again showed its quality as a king of the Champions League.

The last minute that made Chelsea shattered and had to cry, because they lost on aggregate to Real Madrid, even though they won but last night's match Chelsea lost on aggregate, actually Chelsea played very impressively, even Real Madrid couldn't play as usual last night, I think Real Madrid only won luck,

I am not saying that Manchester City would win the match, I am only saying that Atletico prefer to play defense and if Manchester City can score one or two more goals, that Atletico may not qualify because the club do not score much goals in matches like what Chelsea did yesterday that it almost qualified which do happen in Champions League, but I am not thinking Atletico is capable of that. But it is very possible the match ended up with either Atletico or Manchester City to win. Manchester City is very good in Etihad but why only a single goal scored while playing with Atletico. Atletico match may not be predictable with even the small odds' given to Manchester City. Also you need to think of this, that what if Manchester City qualifies for the semi final but draw today's match with just a single goal difference but qualify with aggravated goals, I mean first and second match goal result as Manchester City is winning with 1 goal already.

I have already placed my bets today and just like I said earlier even though Manchester city is given small odds I will still go for it at a full time winning for the club because no matter how strong Atletico Madrid's defense is they can not withstand Manchester City pressure for 90 minutes without goals score and I know Manchester City will win at the end.