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The rivalry between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid promises to be interesting. According to the bookmakers, the English team is the definite favorite for promotion, but I would not underestimate Atletico. Ok, Simeone's team may not play great football, but they can be extremely effective. Today, they will definitely be defensive to ensure that they have a result that allows them to think about a promotion in the rematch. I bet less than 2.5 goals.
The match of Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid is going to be interesting because obviously, Manchester City looks really strong on paper. But I think Atletico Madrid is capable of showing surprises. I think Manchester City is going to go for a win in this match. Might also see some aggressive play from them.
Manchester City will be hoping to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League as they welcome Atletico Madrid tonight. Manchester City are more more experienced now in the Champions League on paper before heading to handle Diego Simeone men. But, Atletico Madrid's anti-football tactics could be the reason of their failures inn UCL. Simeone has lots of surprises and he is best in his business. 
In the Benfica - Liverpool rivalry, the English team is the clear favorite for promotion. Liverpool have been destroying all of their rivals recently, no matter in what competition. In their last 19 matches, they had 17 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Benfica must count on a favorable result, especially at home, if they want to fight for promotion. However, I believe that it will be extremely difficult for them and today I am betting on the victory of the guests.
I really don't think Benfica has any chance against Liverpool. and I don't think people also expect anything special from Benfica in this match. If I am right, Benfica has not lost any match in the last 8. But I don't think that is going to make any difference because Liverpool has destroyed top-level teams in all the competitions. I don't think Benfica will win against Liverpool and there should not be any surprises.
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
I think we all are expecting Liverpool to you win against Benfica and obviously, it is expected to be a one-sided match. Liverpool should be the winners. But still, I think it is worth watching.
The match of Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid is going to be interesting because obviously, Manchester City looks really strong on paper. But I think Atletico Madrid is capable of showing surprises. I think Manchester City is going to go for a win in this match. Might also see some aggressive play from them.
Tonight we will be presented with a match between two great teams who are at the top of the Premier League standings, apart from Liverpool who will be hosted by Benfica. There is also Manchester City who will host Atletico Madrid which is more tense and I hope both of them can win the match in the first leg later.
Benfica have shown themselves to be a dark horse this Champions League season. The head-to-head meetings between Liverpool and Benfica have ended in 6 Liverpool wins and 4 Benfica wins. What is surprising is that out of all 10 matches there has never been a draw. Liverpool as well as Manchester City are now very strong opponents! I wonder if Benfica will be able to face Liverpool today?
I will look at this a little differently but I think Liverpool are above Benfica from head to head. We can judge Liverpool as superior but that's not confirmed yet but I think Liverpool can win or draw away.Liverpool and Manchester city have little odds in the bets of 1.32 and 1.39 but Mancity's chances are clearer to win, but Liverpool also has the same possibility.
It may be easy to say that it is predictable, but whatever it is, there will be surprises in UCL football.
Benfica have shown themselves to be a dark horse this Champions League season. The head-to-head meetings between Liverpool and Benfica have ended in 6 Liverpool wins and 4 Benfica wins. What is surprising is that out of all 10 matches there has never been a draw. Liverpool as well as Manchester City are now very strong opponents! I wonder if Benfica will be able to face Liverpool today?
I will look at this a little differently but I think Liverpool are above Benfica from head to head. We can judge Liverpool as superior but that's not confirmed yet but I think Liverpool can win or draw away.Liverpool and Manchester city have little odds in the bets of 1.32 and 1.39 but Mancity's chances are clearer to win, but Liverpool also has the same possibility.
It may be easy to say that it is predictable, but whatever it is, there will be surprises in UCL football.
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
I think we all are expecting Liverpool to you win against Benfica and obviously, it is expected to be a one-sided match. Liverpool should be the winners. But still, I think it is worth watching.
The match of Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid is going to be interesting because obviously, Manchester City looks really strong on paper. But I think Atletico Madrid is capable of showing surprises. I think Manchester City is going to go for a win in this match. Might also see some aggressive play from them.
There is only 1 match that is going to be tense, normally. Chelsea - Real Madrid is difficult to say who is the favourite. I think the other 3 games are pretty clear who will go through. Certainly Villareal and Benfica are too small in this face of the competition. Atletico Madrid could still be a surprise with Griezman and Suarez, but I suspect Liverpool will know how to handle that. I am especially looking forward to the draw for the semi-finals. Then it really starts.
If you look at the record of meeting Chelsea and Real Madrid, then Chelsea can clearly puff out their chests, but I think their match this time is different, Chelsea are in a difficult situation internally and a crushing 4-1 defeat at home to a team of mediocrity Brentford, maybe this will be very influential mentally and this will certainly be used by Madrid. But what is clear is that this match is worth watching and is predicted to be very interesting.
Liverpool is going to crush Benfica as I have watched both teams how they play in their domestic leagues and Liverpool is at another planet compared to Benfica in terms of quality.Benfica is used to come such far only in Europa League most of the time but in Champions League rarely they have been playing quarter finals,it is since 2015/16 season that they don't.
Benfica is very lucky to have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Now their opponent is strong Liverpool. Since today's match is Benfica's home match, Benfica's players will be more confident. Liverpool must play carefully. Any team at home can be devastating. However, Liverpool's squad players are experienced. They don't seem to be giving Benfica a chance today.
The match between Liverpool and Benfica is not supposed to bother Liverpool that much. In as much as it is champions league and no one should be underrated, even Benfica themselves know that they are no match with Liverpool. Irrespective of home or away, Liverpool is winning Benfica in any field or any country. This is the reality and we must acknowledge it to have peace of mind.
When you look at the teams architecture, Liverpool is rooted in quality, experience and value. Even in consistency Liverpool is there. Liverpool is quite different from other big England clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal. Liverpool doesn't go to any match with a second energy or a bad energy. All I have to say is that Benfica are actually unlucky for the fixture. The most favorable fixture for them would have been Benfica Vs Villarreal, but as football may have it, it didn't work that way...
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
Agreed. Just remember Manchester City's home game against Sporting Lisbon when the game ended in a 0-0 draw. However, City then rehabilitated themselves and crushed Sporting away in Lisbon. But now the opposition is much stronger. Atletico Madrid can test Manchester City's strength. Although I still think Manchester City will play in the Champions League final.I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have never met before. This will be their first meeting, although many predictions say Manchester City will be able to tame the ATM, but Pep Guardiola's troops must be aware of the strength of Los Rojiblancos, As is known, the Champions League is not an easy competition to win for Guardiola. His team always struggles when facing opponents who carry a defensive strategy like Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.
In the Benfica - Liverpool rivalry, the English team is the clear favorite for promotion. Liverpool have been destroying all of their rivals recently, no matter in what competition. In their last 19 matches, they had 17 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Benfica must count on a favorable result, especially at home, if they want to fight for promotion. However, I believe that it will be extremely difficult for them and today I am betting on the victory of the guests.
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
At this stage of the tournament, it is difficult to guess which match will be one-sided. Maybe City will score an early goal and Atlético will fall apart, or maybe Benfica will score an early goal and then we will see how Liverpool will attack the whole match trying to win back. I will try to watch both matches and where the events will develop more interesting there I will spend more time.
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
Agreed. Just remember Manchester City's home game against Sporting Lisbon when the game ended in a 0-0 draw. However, City then rehabilitated themselves and crushed Sporting away in Lisbon. But now the opposition is much stronger. Atletico Madrid can test Manchester City's strength. Although I still think Manchester City will play in the Champions League final. 
Atlantico Madrid and Manchester City are going to battle it today and this match has the best odds on some betting sites presently, but even though Manchester city is given small odds I will still rather pick them for the full-time win.
This game against Atletico Madrid will be a very tight one. Atletico Madrid's playing style is opposes Manchester city's free flow football which always give them problems. They sit a little bit deep and hit you on the counter. Manchester city need to be more disciplined at the back. Diego Simeone is a very experience one and he has gone this stage more than 4 times now. He built a team that got the ball quickly out from the back without much elaboration, does not press high, defended deep, and attacked into space with killer transitions. The Anti-Pep had been born and playing that way he reached two Champions League finals and won two leagues. Atletico Madrid is a very stubborn team with Champions league experience and I believe they will be difficult for City. 
Considering the existing draw, if Liverpool challenge Manchester City in the UCL then it will be a final match. Because if Liverpool qualify for the semifinals then the opponent is Bayern Munich/Villarreal and to be honest, if the opponent is Bayern Munich I personally don't believe Liverpool will be able to beat him. As for Manchester City, if they qualify for the semifinals, the opponents will be Real Madrid/Chelsea, which I personally am quite sure that Manchester City still has a chance to reach the final match than Liverpool.
Do not discount the teams like Real Madrid, who have shown over and over again they know how to play Champions League football. They dumped out PSG, so they will look forward to City after getting Chelsea out. If they meet all Chelsea, City and Liverpool, you have to say they deserve it like no other team.
On the other hand,,, we are also forgetting about Bayern Munich
if they beat Liverpool, they will be confident of beating anyone in the final. 
I have no interest in Liverpool vs Benfica. Because the match is more likely to be one-sided. I look forward to the match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Although on paper Manchester City are favorite. But Atletico Madrid is not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Manchester. This is City's home match, they will probably play carefully. However, it will not be easy to get 3 points against Atletico Madrid. Looking forward to enjoying a competitive match.
Atlantico Madrid and Manchester City are going to battle it today and this match has the best odds on some betting sites presently, but even though Manchester city is given small odds I will still rather pick them for the full-time win.
Benfica have shown themselves to be a dark horse this Champions League season. The head-to-head meetings between Liverpool and Benfica have ended in 6 Liverpool wins and 4 Benfica wins. What is surprising is that out of all 10 matches there has never been a draw. Liverpool as well as Manchester City are now very strong opponents! I wonder if Benfica will be able to face Liverpool today?
Liverpool is going to crush Benfica as I have watched both teams how they play in their domestic leagues and Liverpool is at another planet compared to Benfica in terms of quality.Benfica is used to come such far only in Europa League most of the time but in Champions League rarely they have been playing quarter finals,it is since 2015/16 season that they don't.
Benfica is very lucky to have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Now their opponent is strong Liverpool. Since today's match is Benfica's home match, Benfica's players will be more confident. Liverpool must play carefully. Any team at home can be devastating. However, Liverpool's squad players are experienced. They don't seem to be giving Benfica a chance today.
The match between Liverpool and Benfica is not supposed to bother Liverpool that much. In as much as it is champions league and no one should be underrated, even Benfica themselves know that they are no match with Liverpool. Irrespective of home or away, Liverpool is winning Benfica in any field or any country. This is the reality and we must acknowledge it to have peace of mind.
When you look at the teams architecture, Liverpool is rooted in quality, experience and value. Even in consistency Liverpool is there. Liverpool is quite different from other big England clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal. Liverpool doesn't go to any match with a second energy or a bad energy. All I have to say is that Benfica are actually unlucky for the fixture. The most favorable fixture for them would have been Benfica Vs Villarreal, but as football may have it, it didn't work that way...
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