Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 506. (Read 130210 times)
An interesting statement came from Sergio Ramos. Continuing his career with Paris SG, Ramos announced that he will fight to the death in the Real Madrid match. The fact that he will play with such passion against his old team makes the matchup a little more exciting. How will the Spanish fans react to Sergio Ramos when Paris goes to Madrid?
I agree with @Falconer now. I believe that Liverpool might even be the biggest candidate for reaching the championship. I have liked their performance the most considering all of the group matches so far. I don't have a clear opinion about Bayern Munich as their group matches were too comfortable for them. I will evaluate their performance in last 16 round and then put them on the right place they should be. But not only Liverpool are very strong of course as there are other big candidates like PSG and Manchester City for example.
My favourite teams to pass this round respectively are PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United. And I bet that most people have the same opinion as mine. Compared to the other draws, Liverpool have an easier job to do against Inter. I don't underestimate Inter, don't get me wrong about it. I just say that both of them are strong teams but Liverpool's game is way ahead of Inter now.
Liverpool are the strongest at the moment in my opinion although some of the other team were also outstanding during the group stage and I think they can qualify easily. Munich is a German team that is more likely to reach the quarter-finals or semi-finals this season than some of the favorite like Ajax, Manchester United or Real Madrid. But before we talk further about who is the best then I think we just have to wait for the first leg to start in February.In this situation, winning against Liverpool is challenging for any team.
I think it's not just a challenge, but it should be a problem for other teams. 
Inter Milan is not a weak team. My guess is that Inter Milan will be able to draw their home match and they will lose the away match. Liverpool is a strong team. They are playing for the title. But the important thing is that Liverpool's players are in good form now. In this situation, winning against Liverpool is challenging for any team.
I agree with your claim. Liverpool barely defeated Milan in the same place by 2-1. And if we look at the previous weeks, we can see that Inter have been performing at a higher level than Milan. In this critical round of the CL, I don't expect Inter to lose in the first game of the draw. I expect a score like 1-1 or 2-2. But there might be nothing to do for Inter in Anfield like you said also.
Compared to the other draws, Liverpool have an easier job to do against Inter. I don't underestimate Inter, don't get me wrong about it. I just say that both of them are strong teams but Liverpool's game is way ahead of Inter now.
Inter Milan is not a weak team. My guess is that Inter Milan will be able to draw their home match and they will lose the away match. Liverpool is a strong team. They are playing for the title. But the important thing is that Liverpool's players are in good form now. In this situation, winning against Liverpool is challenging for any team.
Here are some of the match that I think will be the most interesting in the last 16 of the Champions League 2021/2022 season. For other match, I think the favorite team will easily qualify for the next round although sometimes it can be wrong because this is football.
PSG vs Madrid is one of the toughest in my opinion although I think Madrid fans are very enthusiastic to think that they can qualify easily because PSG is the opponent. I don't agree with some of them who think so because honestly PSG are here to give their best in every game they will play. Winning and losing is common in football but it's about who is the best and who goes through to the next round and I think both team will have an equal chance of that.
PSG vs Madrid is one of the toughest in my opinion although I think Madrid fans are very enthusiastic to think that they can qualify easily because PSG is the opponent. I don't agree with some of them who think so because honestly PSG are here to give their best in every game they will play. Winning and losing is common in football but it's about who is the best and who goes through to the next round and I think both team will have an equal chance of that.
My favourite teams to pass this round respectively are PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United. And I bet that most people have the same opinion as mine. Compared to the other draws, Liverpool have an easier job to do against Inter. I don't underestimate Inter, don't get me wrong about it. I just say that both of them are strong teams but Liverpool's game is way ahead of Inter now.
Here are some of the match that I think will be the most interesting in the last 16 of the Champions League 2021/2022 season. For other match, I think the favorite team will easily qualify for the next round although sometimes it can be wrong because this is football.
PSG vs Madrid is one of the toughest in my opinion although I think Madrid fans are very enthusiastic to think that they can qualify easily because PSG is the opponent. I don't agree with some of them who think so because honestly PSG are here to give their best in every game they will play. Winning and losing is common in football but it's about who is the best and who goes through to the next round and I think both team will have an equal chance of that.
PSG vs Madrid is one of the toughest in my opinion although I think Madrid fans are very enthusiastic to think that they can qualify easily because PSG is the opponent. I don't agree with some of them who think so because honestly PSG are here to give their best in every game they will play. Winning and losing is common in football but it's about who is the best and who goes through to the next round and I think both team will have an equal chance of that.
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Yes, they are favourite. But let's see what happens next. 
I don't understand how UEFA can make such a mistake. I am shocked.
The toughest match will be between PSG and Real Madrid. I think Real Madrid is closer to passing the round.
My guesses are below;
Salzburg vs Bayern
Sporting vs Mancity
Benfica vs Ajax
Chelsea vs LOSC
Atletico vs Man United
Villareal vs Juventus
Inter vs Liverpool
PSG vs Madrid
Kind regards.
The toughest match will be between PSG and Real Madrid. I think Real Madrid is closer to passing the round.
My guesses are below;
Salzburg vs Bayern
Sporting vs Mancity
Benfica vs Ajax
Chelsea vs LOSC
Atletico vs Man United
Villareal vs Juventus
Inter vs Liverpool
PSG vs Madrid
Kind regards.
I've newly got some information about it and it is really shocking to me. How did they manage to do a big mistake like that? I was happy to see a draw between PSG and Manchester United as it meant Messi vs Ronaldo at the same time. But their simple mistake led to this now. As far as I know, the draw will take place again in a few minutes. I hope that there won't be any problem again. But this is really one of the most interesting incidents happened after a long time.
https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1470374360246591495
The draw is in progress I think it's a mistake that we can't deny but I'm sure with the draw now it can go well.https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1470374360246591495
Maybe Manchester can breathe easier, which will initially meet PSG, but this time the results will definitely be different, the most important thing is that the opponent will be tough and I'm watching the draw.
https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1470391540065480715
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Salzburg vs Bayern
Sporting vs Mancity
benfica vs Ajax
Chelsea vs LOSC
Atletico vs Man United
Villareal vs Juventus
Inter vs Liverpool
PSG vs Madrid
Source: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/draws/?utm_campaign=ucl-draw-r16&utm_content=preview-feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
There are some really interesting matchups here. The PSG v Real Madrid matchup could be really close. But I expect PSG to have a decent goal advantage in the first leg and advance to the next round by keeping their advantage in the rematch. Inter v Liverpool is another good matchup. But Liverpool are overwhelming Inter with their recent performance. For now, they are being favoured mostly. And when it comes to the Atletico Madrid v Manchester United matchup, it is hard to predict but for now Manchester United seem to be better.
Today we witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime mistake and perhaps it is not over yet as Real Madrid may have another appeal for the draw as their ball was drawn correctly.
Absurd how UEFA has discharged the responsibility for what happened by blaming the system made by others.
And yes another reason for appeal is PSG-REAL on the version 2
Absurd how UEFA has discharged the responsibility for what happened by blaming the system made by others.
And yes another reason for appeal is PSG-REAL on the version 2
Weird days at the moment. First the FIA is totally embarassing itself with it's weird decisions that it made during the final Formula 1 grand prix of this season and now this stupid mistake of the uefa. I mean that two teams that already played against each other during the group stage can not face each other again in the first Playoff game is probably one of the oldest and easiest rules in football and still they somehow managed to completely botch that drawing yesterday.
As for me the matches in the first draw were more potentially interesting in this I most of all want to see a pair of PSG - Real Madrid.
I will be waiting for seeing the PSG v Real Madrid draw especially. I'm hyped about this draw because Real Madrid are also very good this season. They are already dominating the La Liga lately and they ended the CL group stage as the leader too. Maybe PSG seem to be still a little ahead of them but I expect really tough matches for this draw.
I wonder when the bookmakers will give quotes for the upcoming round of 16 matches? I don't think there will be many people who want to freeze their money for such a period now, but I would be interested to see how the teams' chances are assessed now and how they will change immediately before the match. I think that some teams (for example Manchester United) can seriously change their game and become stronger opponents.
That's still a long time like two months longer and if the odds are opened from now on then I'm sure it's impossible, unlike the case with the title winning team bet that could have been made at the beginning of the season. But for a game like this and the start time is still long and also, there are still a lot of games to be played during that period which makes it possible for many factors to change from injured players and any changes and it's not just about one team. 
I wonder when the bookmakers will give quotes for the upcoming round of 16 matches? I don't think there will be many people who want to freeze their money for such a period now, but I would be interested to see how the teams' chances are assessed now and how they will change immediately before the match. I think that some teams (for example Manchester United) can seriously change their game and become stronger opponents.
I wish that we had the first draw successfully as PSG were going to play against Manchester United. I really want to see Messi and Ronaldo playing against each other again before one of them retires. But maybe they can face each other in the quarter final stage. Because I think PSG and Manchester United will be eliminating Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in last 16 stage.
I don't think I want Messi playing against Ronaldo, but maybe in the finals for posterity or glamor sake, It might be worth it, playing against each doesn't prove one player is better than the other, both players would do what's necessary for their respective teams, and even other pitch they don't even defend or mark each other, so what's the essence of them playing against each other. That said, I think I'm more intrigued by PSG vs Real Madrid than I was about PSG vs Man Utd.
PSG had a really interesting draw against Real Madrid. The first leg is going to be played in Parc des Princes in two months. Real Madrid have a superb form now and I can't say a certain thing for this draw for now. PSG are already the favourite club of this draw but I'm not saying there is no probability for Real Madrid to eliminate them too. PSG should capture a good advantage after the first leg.
I think this Paris Saint German vs Real Madrid tie is the most exciting draw in this knockout round. Ancelotti has put his team Real Madrid in a form that only few teams can challenge them. They defeated Atletico Madrid few days ago and displayed a very decent play through out the game. PSG have not been playing too good. They may be winning some games but have not played too good as a team. Looking at how Real Madrid plays as a team, they will easily defeat PSG. PSG are defensively poor, we all know that. I do not know how Pochettino will set up his side against Real Madrid. I will also tick Real Madrid to win PSG. I wish that we had the first draw successfully as PSG were going to play against Manchester United. I really want to see Messi and Ronaldo playing against each other again before one of them retires. But maybe they can face each other in the quarter final stage. Because I think PSG and Manchester United will be eliminating Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in last 16 stage.
Yes it is the most awaited contest and fans from all around the would want to see messi and ronaldo on the same field and I am eagerly waiting for this moment.But I can not take real madrid lightly that they will be eliminated. They also have a good team and are in good form as well. So nothing can be predicted. Lets see how it goes.
Today we witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime mistake and perhaps it is not over yet as Real Madrid may have another appeal for the draw as their ball was drawn correctly.
Absurd how UEFA has discharged the responsibility for what happened by blaming the system made by others.
And yes another reason for appeal is PSG-REAL on the version 2
Absurd how UEFA has discharged the responsibility for what happened by blaming the system made by others.
And yes another reason for appeal is PSG-REAL on the version 2
Weird days at the moment. First the FIA is totally embarassing itself with it's weird decisions that it made during the final Formula 1 grand prix of this season and now this stupid mistake of the uefa. I mean that two teams that already played against each other during the group stage can not face each other again in the first Playoff game is probably one of the oldest and easiest rules in football and still they somehow managed to completely botch that drawing yesterday.
After the draws were repeated, we still got some interesting draws again. The most interesting ones are these:
PSG - Real Madrid
Inter - Liverpool
Atletico Madrid - Manchester United
And I will be favouring PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United in these draws. Real Madrid have been showing a really decent performance recently but PSG are one of the biggest contenders for even the CL title now. And I don't expect them to stumble against Real Madrid. Inter might make some difficulties for Liverpool in the first leg but I'm confident that Liverpool will finish the job in the second leg. And for the last draw, I expect the first leg to end in a draw. And Manchester United would beat Atletico Madrid by one goal in the worst case in Old Trafford.
I also agree with you, psg was able to make Real Madrid lose, and psg was able to step into the big 8 round, as well as manchester united, i am also optimistic that manchester united can beat atm, because atm's performance is currently unstable, if the liferpol problem can be confirmed can beat Inter Milan in the two legs of the meeting, we'll see if our predictions are right or wrong.. PSG - Real Madrid
Inter - Liverpool
Atletico Madrid - Manchester United
And I will be favouring PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United in these draws. Real Madrid have been showing a really decent performance recently but PSG are one of the biggest contenders for even the CL title now. And I don't expect them to stumble against Real Madrid. Inter might make some difficulties for Liverpool in the first leg but I'm confident that Liverpool will finish the job in the second leg. And for the last draw, I expect the first leg to end in a draw. And Manchester United would beat Atletico Madrid by one goal in the worst case in Old Trafford.
chelsea had great luck, they will play against a team that does not pose any danger to chelsea at least i think that way
Liverpool are also a little comfortable, Inter are strong in Serie A but against liverpool they will have little strength
Benfica had great bad luck, they will lose for sure, Ajax is a danger
Manchester United will also lose
RR might be able to rebuild Manchester United before February 2022. With the rate of decipline he is planting in the players, if he spices up with a working game play, the boys will be formidable. So, it will not wise to write Manchester United off so easily. Liverpool are also a little comfortable, Inter are strong in Serie A but against liverpool they will have little strength
Benfica had great bad luck, they will lose for sure, Ajax is a danger
Manchester United will also lose
Whatever be the case, Atletico Madrid is a more favourable option to Manchester United than the fast and furious PSG attack.
Let's watch and see.
I feel the opposite because I believe Manchester United will win and progress ahead, and I’m saying it because there’re visible signs of changes but the new coach needs some more time to implement his tactics. Furthermore he’ll be able to get a player or two in January which will further strengthen the club, hence I have no doubt in my mind that Manchester United will be able to beat Atletico.
chelsea had great luck, they will play against a team that does not pose any danger to chelsea at least i think that way
Destiny, Only those clubs (Lille and Chelsea) do not change on 2nd drawing.
Chelsea do not be careless, we know they have strong on paper and always got the win vs Lille in the last meet. Maybe because without a target, Lille will play leisurely without a burden, this is different from Chelsea, they are the defending champions who have to win. maybe there will be a surprise if the defending champion is eliminated on the 2nd stage.
Chelsea won them though, these is because they're in fine form this season. The have been awarded the best in premier league and that's somewhat true and to my own discreetion, Chelsea is the best in Europe for now
I'm not a fan though
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