Pep Guardiola deserves it at Manchester City. They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it. They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
To be honest, I would also really like to see Guardiola winning the Champions League title also before he leaves his current job at the team. Because he said something about leaving in the near future. Manchester City are one of the most deserving teams when it comes to this title. Their closest moment to the title was in the last season but Chelsea somehow got the title. Maybe this is their turn.
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Pep Guardiola deserves it at Manchester City.
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
To be honest, I would also really like to see Guardiola winning the Champions League title also before he leaves his current job at the team. Because he said something about leaving in the near future. Manchester City are one of the most deserving teams when it comes to this title. Their closest moment to the title was in the last season but Chelsea somehow got the title. Maybe this is their turn.They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
Draw chance is also important, they may pick easier opponents.
The rules have changed this year, for draws and away/home goals.
It seems that it is now irrelevant whether they score away goals or concede goals at home. What counts is the sum of goals, no matter how many you score away from home or at home. Whoever scores the most goals passes.
Therefore, the games may become more interesting in the first leg, where both teams certainly want to score a goal at any opportunity.
Of course the weaker teams will continue to aim for a draw, and for a more counterattack game.
Pep Guardiola deserves it at Manchester City.
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
If they reach finals again this time they would win the trophy. We know historically teams are having hard times in their first final. We don't see a team won Champions League trophy in their first final. Experience is the key factor here.
Sporting CP is a very good team but Manchester City is on another level. We can say they will pass to quarter final fairly easier than others. Draw chance is also important, they may pick easier opponents. Unless they get PSG or Bayern they will always be the favorite.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
I would question that a little bit. Bayern are a strong competitor for the Champions League, Manchester City are also a competitor, but less dangerous than Bayern. It's hard to say about PSG, I can't consider them a competitor because they seemed formidable before, but they could have lost in the final against Bayern, although they fought decently in the final. Let's see how they do in the playoffs, it's hard to say what to expect from them yet
If you were to look at the beginning of the season, I would certainly agree with that. Paris Saint Germain made a mediocre impression on me. I think Bayern Munich and Manchester City are still on a different level. PSG can beat anyone but can also go out against a lesser team. Dream final would be Bayern against City. that's 50-50 as far as I'm concerned. You also have to draw favorably. PSG can also just be eliminated against Real Madrid. That must be close to 50-50 who advances to the next round.
If Manchester City face Bayern in the final (highly unlikely but I suppose...) I'd rather bet on Bayern than City, the latter obviously have a much better chance but it will be a very tense match for both teams. About PSG I agree with you, they should get past the 1/8 finals now, I think it'll be a problem for them...
City is a pretty good club but now liverpool and even madrid can still make some pretty good results there.
Talking about PSG I actually really like their current composition but UCL is quite a different game to Ligue 1
Especially because Chelsea have been experiencing a bad period these days, I don't expect them to surprise us once more. I accept that they were really good at especially defending much bigger opponents. In the final round, they were really good at it against Manchester City. But this time, I really expect that PSG or Manchester City will be reaching the title finally. They both are deserving it and we will see which one of them makes it.
I've decided not to rate the champions league clubs based on their respective league forms for a variety of reasons. I believe the champions league has its own spirit, as evidenced by the fact that some clubs only perform well in the competition. Last season, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Champions League and Super Cup.If you look at the caliber of players and the depth of their squads, PSG, Manchester City, and Bayern are always the favorites, but football is played on the field, not on paper.
Especially because Chelsea have been experiencing a bad period these days, I don't expect them to surprise us once more. I accept that they were really good at especially defending much bigger opponents. In the final round, they were really good at it against Manchester City. But this time, I really expect that PSG or Manchester City will be reaching the title finally. They both are deserving it and we will see which one of them makes it.
I've decided not to rate the champions league clubs based on their respective league forms for a variety of reasons. I believe the champions league has its own spirit, as evidenced by the fact that some clubs only perform well in the competition. Last season, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Champions League and Super Cup.If you look at the caliber of players and the depth of their squads, PSG, Manchester City, and Bayern are always the favorites, but football is played on the field, not on paper.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
I would question that a little bit. Bayern are a strong competitor for the Champions League, Manchester City are also a competitor, but less dangerous than Bayern. It's hard to say about PSG, I can't consider them a competitor because they seemed formidable before, but they could have lost in the final against Bayern, although they fought decently in the final. Let's see how they do in the playoffs, it's hard to say what to expect from them yet
If you were to look at the beginning of the season, I would certainly agree with that. Paris Saint Germain made a mediocre impression on me. I think Bayern Munich and Manchester City are still on a different level. PSG can beat anyone but can also go out against a lesser team. Dream final would be Bayern against City. that's 50-50 as far as I'm concerned. You also have to draw favorably. PSG can also just be eliminated against Real Madrid. That must be close to 50-50 who advances to the next round.
If Manchester City face Bayern in the final (highly unlikely but I suppose...) I'd rather bet on Bayern than City, the latter obviously have a much better chance but it will be a very tense match for both teams. About PSG I agree with you, they should get past the 1/8 finals now, I think it'll be a problem for them...
Pep Guardiola deserves it at Manchester City.
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
To be honest, I would also really like to see Guardiola winning the Champions League title also before he leaves his current job at the team. Because he said something about leaving in the near future. Manchester City are one of the most deserving teams when it comes to this title. Their closest moment to the title was in the last season but Chelsea somehow got the title. Maybe this is their turn.
Pep Guardiola deserves it at Manchester City.
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
They have really gone that far, and couldn't clinch it.
They should be winners at the end of the Champions League this term if they successfully surpass the semi finals
One of the things I'm curious about is whether Chelsea would become the winner of the Champions League two times in a row. But it doesn't seem to me like a big possibility. Even in the last season, it was surprising for most people to see Chelsea winning the Champions League title. Because teams like PSG, Manchester City etc. were performing much bigger than them. But they had a very great discipline that they still were the champions at the end.
I didn't even think it was possible for Chelsea to become champions last year, but they did. They are really very disciplined. I'm not giving the same odds this year, but I wouldn't be surprised if they become champions again. Currently in the premier league. It's really difficult for Chelsea to become champions this year. PSG and Manchester city will really push all opponents.
Especially because Chelsea have been experiencing a bad period these days, I don't expect them to surprise us once more. I accept that they were really good at especially defending much bigger opponents. In the final round, they were really good at it against Manchester City. But this time, I really expect that PSG or Manchester City will be reaching the title finally. They both are deserving it and we will see which one of them makes it.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
I would question that a little bit. Bayern are a strong competitor for the Champions League, Manchester City are also a competitor, but less dangerous than Bayern. It's hard to say about PSG, I can't consider them a competitor because they seemed formidable before, but they could have lost in the final against Bayern, although they fought decently in the final. Let's see how they do in the playoffs, it's hard to say what to expect from them yet
If you were to look at the beginning of the season, I would certainly agree with that. Paris Saint Germain made a mediocre impression on me. I think Bayern Munich and Manchester City are still on a different level. PSG can beat anyone but can also go out against a lesser team. Dream final would be Bayern against City. that's 50-50 as far as I'm concerned. You also have to draw favorably. PSG can also just be eliminated against Real Madrid. That must be close to 50-50 who advances to the next round.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
I would question that a little bit. Bayern are a strong competitor for the Champions League, Manchester City are also a competitor, but less dangerous than Bayern. It's hard to say about PSG, I can't consider them a competitor because they seemed formidable before, but they could have lost in the final against Bayern, although they fought decently in the final. Let's see how they do in the playoffs, it's hard to say what to expect from them yet
Yes, Liverpool are the clear favorites in this pair, I will not bet but will root for it in hope it will raise the level of drama in every next round of the Champions League. In addition, I would like Salah to have more opportunities to show himself in the international arena, given the fact that he plays for the Egyptian national team, he does not have many opportunities relative to other players.
Liverpool are favorites against almost everyone. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are only clearly better at the moment. I think those two teams are more consistent than Liverpool. It is close to each other who will win in the end. Inter Milan individually does not have a super team, but certainly in Milan they can beat anyone. It will also have a lot of influence whether the audience is allowed to be present.
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Even against Real Madrid and PSG? I doubt it. These teams look pretty solid now. Liverpool can beat any team (and probably with any score) but it can also lose unexpectedly. It remains to be hoped that by February the next wave will be over and we will see full-fledged matches both with spectators and with optimal teams.
I would say that winning UCL twice in a row is a very very difficult task. It watered down in value recently because Real Madrid managed to do it three times in a row and that is why people imagine it as a possible thing but it is very very difficult. If you wagered on winning team to not win it again for the past 30 years, you would be right you would have been right every single time except that Real Madrid period. That is why it is quite important to realize Chelsea may not end up winning at all, because not many people have managed to do it.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
There are so many candidates for the title in the current team left, and I guessing who will win this season is still too far away. However, the teams from the Premier League and La Liga that I think have a chance to qualify for the final round. Can't guess the specific team yet, but there are opportunities for Liverpool and Madrid.^ Almost every team in this round is strong. It is difficult to predict which team will advance to the next round.
In particular, you said that Madrid has a chance to play in the final. However, Madrid's opponent in this round is PSG. Winning against a strong team like PSG is not easy for Madrid. PSG's goal is to win the Champions League. They have taken star players with lots of wages only for the Champions League.
I would say that winning UCL twice in a row is a very very difficult task. It watered down in value recently because Real Madrid managed to do it three times in a row and that is why people imagine it as a possible thing but it is very very difficult. If you wagered on winning team to not win it again for the past 30 years, you would be right you would have been right every single time except that Real Madrid period. That is why it is quite important to realize Chelsea may not end up winning at all, because not many people have managed to do it.
It's hard, but it can happen. The last few games Chelsea have played not well. Say think it happened because some important players chelsea suffered injuries and covid-19. Call it Kante, he's injured and his role in the team hasn't been replaced properly. Chelsea have the power to win the UCL again and many of its supporting factors. They have a coach with experience. Then there will still be a transfer market used to close chelsea's weaknesses. I think Abramovic will give funds if Tuchel wants to spend new players.
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
They looked convincing because their performance was good in the league. In addition maybe PSG are favourites because they have star players in the team. Have you forgotten Liverpol or madrid for champion?
By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
There are so many candidates for the title in the current team left, and I guessing who will win this season is still too far away. However, the teams from the Premier League and La Liga that I think have a chance to qualify for the final round. Can't guess the specific team yet, but there are opportunities for Liverpool and Madrid. 
Chelsea's performance lately have been unstable, and it will be very difficult for them to win the Champion League trophy again this season. Although, am not underestimating them, this is Football and anything can happen. But, I don't think they can probably be the winner this season. However, their Round 16 matches will be against Lille. While in terms of squad strength, Chelsea are more stronger compared to Lille, which means if Chelsea are well prepared. They will surely beat Lille.
I would say that winning UCL twice in a row is a very very difficult task. It watered down in value recently because Real Madrid managed to do it three times in a row and that is why people imagine it as a possible thing but it is very very difficult. If you wagered on winning team to not win it again for the past 30 years, you would be right you would have been right every single time except that Real Madrid period. That is why it is quite important to realize Chelsea may not end up winning at all, because not many people have managed to do it.By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
I know that only Madrid's record is in a row in trophies but the champion can be won by anyone. Other teams are also full of ambition to bring the UCL cup.
Chelsea's performance lately have been unstable, and it will be very difficult for them to win the Champion League trophy again this season. Although, am not underestimating them, this is Football and anything can happen. But, I don't think they can probably be the winner this season. However, their Round 16 matches will be against Lille. While in terms of squad strength, Chelsea are more stronger compared to Lille, which means if Chelsea are well prepared. They will surely beat Lille.
I would say that winning UCL twice in a row is a very very difficult task. It watered down in value recently because Real Madrid managed to do it three times in a row and that is why people imagine it as a possible thing but it is very very difficult. If you wagered on winning team to not win it again for the past 30 years, you would be right you would have been right every single time except that Real Madrid period. That is why it is quite important to realize Chelsea may not end up winning at all, because not many people have managed to do it.By the looks of it City and PSG and Bayern are the big trio that will have the biggest chance this year, but same could be said for last year and we all know what happened there.
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