Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 304. (Read 130210 times)
Chelsea is a team to be reckoned with. They didn't win the Champions League last season for nothing. Then they won it quite convincingly. Real Madrid didn't stand a chance in those 2 games against Chelsea, and were lucky that the score was low. I also remember that Chelsea played the final against Bayern Munich, that match was also played in Munich. Drogba headed in the 1-1 just before time, and after penalties Chelsea won. That team has tremendous resilience. And now they also have better players than they did then.
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Will Real Madrid be able to take revenge or will Chelsea make Real Madrid like last season?
It is difficult to guess the final result of who passes the next round. Relying on historical statistics is very bad to guess the final result. Comparing the players of these two teams is relatively the same, only Madrid has players with older ages. Madrid have superior experience and more UCL titles, While Chelsea with Tuchel were champions last year. I wouldn't guess they look just as strong, but I hope that Madrid will qualify for the next round. Will Real Madrid be able to take revenge or will Chelsea make Real Madrid like last season?
The Chelsea vs Real Madrid match in the last eight of the champions league this season has indeed attracted a lot of public attention, especially now that Real Madrid appears so on fire both in domestic and European competitions.in contrast to Chelsea, which is currently under pressure given the ongoing sanctions.they received from English football and also Europe where the assets owned by roman abramovich are currently being frozen so Chelsea are very difficult in financial condition they do not have much money to make the initial trip again between countries they live like the UCL game in April maybe this also very influential with the performance that will be displayed by the foster children of Thomas Tuchel
I would say that if it was any other season then I would give Real a lot bigger chance, even last year (which means I would be wrong). But at the end of the day Chelsea has brought in a lot of talent and they have been a lot more straight with their style lately as well. They are not the best team in the UCL by a big margin but they are good.Same goes for Real Madrid, when they first draw against PSG, I assumed they would be gone, I didn't even imagine that they would be great, but at the end of the day we have seen them doing so much better right now. I feel like we should not be really shocked that they are in here right now and if they could beat Chelsea, nobody would be surprised.
I think it will be really amazing if Real Madrid can win this match against Chelsea. because almost everything points to Chelsea's win in my opinion and the only thing that is probably in Real Madrid's favor is their ability to play great football in the Champions League. Other than that I think in almost every other aspect Chelsea is better than Real Madrid.
For this match, the chances of both teams to win are 50:50. if in the 1st leg Chelsea can beat Madrid out then their chances in the 2nd leg to win are also bigger, Benzema must be able to play from the start of the match, if don't want to see madrid lose badly to chelsea. 
Guardiola and Simeone now face their club at stake for qualification with the biggest chance still held by Man City. As you can see, the performances of the two teams are very different. Because this is their first meeting it will be very fun to watch. The Quarter Finals which was also the first time for both of them to compete on the field.
Simeone, more than 10 years managing ATM vs Guardiola, +5 years with City. Both managers are good but they have different play style. City is stable, doing good overall while ATM isn't at its best shape this season. Honestly it will be a surprise to see ATM resisting City. I expect the result to be determined since the first leg. 
Guardiola and Simeone now face their club at stake for qualification with the biggest chance still held by Man City. As you can see, the performances of the two teams are very different. Because this is their first meeting it will be very fun to watch. The Quarter Finals which was also the first time for both of them to compete on the field.
Simeone, more than 10 years managing ATM vs Guardiola, +5 years with City. Both managers are good but they have different play style. City is stable, doing good overall while ATM isn't at its best shape this season. Honestly it will be a surprise to see ATM resisting City. I expect the result to be determined since the first leg. Looking at Atletico Madrid, they struggled a bit against Manchester United, and now they are facing Manchester City which they are definitely better than Manchester United. So I think Manchester City will win the game in this first leg. Regarding the game strategy, I agree with you that Manchester City will play attacking and dominate the game more.
Manchester City are stronger than Manchester United and they will surely bring more pressure on defense system of Athletico Madrid but will they be able to break the defense of Athletico? I don't know honestly. Additionalky, Simeone and his players are very good to operate their favorite counter attacking tactic with clubs like Manchester City.We do see Manchester City have issues with their defense and if small, medium clubs can score goals and even steal points from City, Athletico Madrid can do the same and even do it better.
Pep Guardiola must have prepared for this match, I also favored Mancity in this match, the dominance of pressure and possession of the ball Mancity can do it, only we can see how this game will turn out.
I really don't think that Atletico Madrid has much of a chance against Manchester City. even though in recent times Manchester City has not been in their best form. I think they will be able to beat Atletico Madrid quite easily. I really don't see how Atletico Madrid is going to win this match. unless some big mistakes happen from Manchester City this match should go as a win for them.
The second toughest matchup is Manchester City - Atletico Madrid I think. But it might not be called as a tough matchup in fact. Because Manchester City are really dominant in this. Atletico Madrid are having a very unstable season now but their performance in the recent times has been nice at least. They have started solving some of their important problems and this is turning to them as many points in the La Liga for example. But here, they should be aware of the fact that they are most likely to be eliminated by Manchester City.
Guardiola and Simeone now face their club at stake for qualification with the biggest chance still held by Man City. As you can see, the performances of the two teams are very different. Because this is their first meeting it will be very fun to watch. The Quarter Finals which was also the first time for both of them to compete on the field. 
Looking at Atletico Madrid, they struggled a bit against Manchester United, and now they are facing Manchester City which they are definitely better than Manchester United. So I think Manchester City will win the game in this first leg. Regarding the game strategy, I agree with you that Manchester City will play attacking and dominate the game more.
Manchester City are stronger than Manchester United and they will surely bring more pressure on defense system of Athletico Madrid but will they be able to break the defense of Athletico? I don't know honestly. Additionalky, Simeone and his players are very good to operate their favorite counter attacking tactic with clubs like Manchester City.We do see Manchester City have issues with their defense and if small, medium clubs can score goals and even steal points from City, Athletico Madrid can do the same and even do it better.
Pep Guardiola must have prepared for this match, I also favored Mancity in this match, the dominance of pressure and possession of the ball Mancity can do it, only we can see how this game will turn out.
I really don't think that Atletico Madrid has much of a chance against Manchester City. even though in recent times Manchester City has not been in their best form. I think they will be able to beat Atletico Madrid quite easily. I really don't see how Atletico Madrid is going to win this match. unless some big mistakes happen from Manchester City this match should go as a win for them.
By looking at the last few matches between the two teams, both Real Madrid and Chelsea, I am more confident that Chelsea will qualify for the next round.
I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
The Chelsea squad may not have the star players like PSG. But there are excellent bonding between their players. PSG's match strategy was very bad. At the same time, the understanding of forwards' player with the midfielders is not good, that why Real Madrid beat PSG 3-0. But Chelsea is very strong as a team. So Chelsea will not lose against Real Madrid. They will be able to qualify for the next round.
I think it will be really amazing if Real Madrid can win this match against Chelsea. because almost everything points to Chelsea's win in my opinion and the only thing that is probably in Real Madrid's favor is their ability to play great football in the Champions League. Other than that I think in almost every other aspect Chelsea is better than Real Madrid.
The second toughest matchup is Manchester City - Atletico Madrid I think. But it might not be called as a tough matchup in fact. Because Manchester City are really dominant in this. Atletico Madrid are having a very unstable season now but their performance in the recent times has been nice at least. They have started solving some of their important problems and this is turning to them as many points in the La Liga for example. But here, they should be aware of the fact that they are most likely to be eliminated by Manchester City.
By looking at the last few matches between the two teams, both Real Madrid and Chelsea, I am more confident that Chelsea will qualify for the next round.
I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
it seems you are very confident about it but you have to be careful because some time ago also PSG were that confident but in the end they lost lol.I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
I don't really believe in luck when talking to football because it is something that is certain if you win, you win and you lose, there is no luck there. What makes them win is strength on the field and teamwork.
By looking at the last few matches between the two teams, both Real Madrid and Chelsea, I am more confident that Chelsea will qualify for the next round.
I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
I think Real Madrid beat PSG because PSG players made a lot of fatal mistakes, causing defeat, more precisely Real Madrid won because of luck, but on Chelsea's side it was because of the quality of their football game, which was very good.
The Chelsea squad may not have the star players like PSG. But there are excellent bonding between their players. PSG's match strategy was very bad. At the same time, the understanding of forwards' player with the midfielders is not good, that why Real Madrid beat PSG 3-0. But Chelsea is very strong as a team. So Chelsea will not lose against Real Madrid. They will be able to qualify for the next round.
The manchester city needs to take care of Atletico Madrid, if they dont find the goal fast, they can be trapped in the Atletico Madrid gears, and everybody knows when you fall in that nails its difficult to get out.
Plus the city players dont know how many tricks the Atm players have to play this games.
Atletico Madrid defense is not as strong as it used to be back then, Manchester City will definetely find a way to unlock their defense, i am tipping Man city to win this year champions league, they have the squad to do it, they just dont have the luck all thi while, that will be Guadiola apex achievement with city, he is so keen to lift it for cityPlus the city players dont know how many tricks the Atm players have to play this games.
Looking at Atletico Madrid, they struggled a bit against Manchester United, and now they are facing Manchester City which they are definitely better than Manchester United. So I think Manchester City will win the game in this first leg. Regarding the game strategy, I agree with you that Manchester City will play attacking and dominate the game more.
Manchester City are stronger than Manchester United and they will surely bring more pressure on defense system of Athletico Madrid but will they be able to break the defense of Athletico? I don't know honestly. Additionalky, Simeone and his players are very good to operate their favorite counter attacking tactic with clubs like Manchester City.We do see Manchester City have issues with their defense and if small, medium clubs can score goals and even steal points from City, Athletico Madrid can do the same and even do it better.
Pep Guardiola must have prepared for this match, I also favored Mancity in this match, the dominance of pressure and possession of the ball Mancity can do it, only we can see how this game will turn out.
Chelsea-Real Madrid
Manchester City-Atletico Madrid
Villarreal-FC Bayern
Liverpool-Benfica
This are the officially he draws for the next rounds, three premier league teams, three Spanish teams, a German team, and lastly Portuguese.
Very nice to see the result of the quarter-final draws. Looks some strong candidates will face weaker teams and probably have a big chance to qualify for the next round. I only see Real Madrid face a strong team from EPL (Chelsea), the match seems to be very tight because this team has strong midfielders and defenders. However, I am still optimistic that Real Madrid to qualify for the semi-final round. Manchester City-Atletico Madrid
Villarreal-FC Bayern
Liverpool-Benfica
This are the officially he draws for the next rounds, three premier league teams, three Spanish teams, a German team, and lastly Portuguese.
Who qualifies for the next round ?
IMO. Here are the team to qualify for the next round:- Real Madrid
- Man City
- Bayern Munchen
- Liverpool
Real Madrid will have a hard time in the last 8 against Chelsea and Chelsea will take advantage of the opportunities in the 1st leg at Stamford Bridge. The slightest omission from Madrid players will be used by Chelsea players as an opportunity to score or a goal by K. Havertz.
I still remember how Chelsea played against Newcastle United in the 29th Premier League match, 13 March to be exact. Newcastle were very focused on defending and Chelsea's players had almost no gaps to score, but K. Havertz arrived to score with a world-class finish in the 89th minute. Well, the 1st leg against Real Madrid, Chelsea will repeat that again. I'm pretty sure the game hasn't even started yet.
For Manchester City fans, take it easy. because Manchester City will qualify against Atletico Madrid because Pep Guardiola already understands very well how Diego Simeone strategy in coaching Atletico Madrid. The quality of Manchester City game while being coached by Pep Guardiola was quite convincing even though in the UEFA Champions League Manchester City had not won it. Who knows under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City can win this time.
Simeone also understands Guardiola very well, so I don’t see any advantage for City here. And as you remember, even in their golden days, Barcelona often lost to Atlético. Even if you take the quotes of the bookmakers, you can see that they believe that Atlético will be the winner in this pair in every 5th confrontation.
UEFA Champions League 2021/22 - Manchester City reach the Semi-Final?
Yes 1,26
No 3,75
Against Atletico Madrid I think Guardiola will not think too much about special tactics to be applied in that match, I think Guardiola already understands enough about Atletico Madrid style of play and so far Guardiola has a good meeting record when they have to face teams from Spain, other than that if note so far, the style of play at athletico has not changed at all every season, they will continue to rely on a hard and physical style of play in every match, besides that manchester city style of play which is more dominant in terms of possession of the ball will of course be able to destroy the style layered defense that has often been used by Atletico so far, I personally see that Manchester City is more likely to win the match than Atletico Madrid.
Besides I hope Liverpool will qualify for the semi-finals, I think Manchester City deserve to be there too. Apart from that I also think that Chelsea might as well take a place in the semifinals which would allow us to see the Champions League being dominated by Premier League teams.So far the high hopes to see these 3 Premier League teams in the semifinals where Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica are not favorites to reach the semifinals. In the end it will prove the Premier League the best competition for a long time. If all these English teams get to the semifinals then I think we will have the England final once again this season. But anything can still happen in the quarter-finals.
Against Atletico Madrid I think Guardiola will not think too much about special tactics to be applied in that match, I think Guardiola already understands enough about Atletico Madrid style of play and so far Guardiola has a good meeting record when they have to face teams from Spain, other than that if note so far, the style of play at athletico has not changed at all every season, they will continue to rely on a hard and physical style of play in every match, besides that manchester city style of play which is more dominant in terms of possession of the ball will of course be able to destroy the style layered defense that has often been used by Atletico so far, I personally see that Manchester City is more likely to win the match than Atletico Madrid.
Besides I hope Liverpool will qualify for the semi-finals, I think Manchester City deserve to be there too. Apart from that I also think that Chelsea might as well take a place in the semifinals which would allow us to see the Champions League being dominated by Premier League teams.So far the high hopes to see these 3 Premier League teams in the semifinals where Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica are not favorites to reach the semifinals. In the end it will prove the Premier League the best competition for a long time. If all these English teams get to the semifinals then I think we will have the England final once again this season. But anything can still happen in the quarter-finals.
For Manchester City fans, take it easy. because Manchester City will qualify against Atletico Madrid because Pep Guardiola already understands very well how Diego Simeone strategy in coaching Atletico Madrid. The quality of Manchester City game while being coached by Pep Guardiola was quite convincing even though in the UEFA Champions League Manchester City had not won it. Who knows under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City can win this time.
I agree with you
if we look at the past it is certainly the favorite team
however we know very well that soccer is a strange sport, and that absurd things can happen (I hope so, for my enjoyment of watching the game)
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