Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 60. (Read 129819 times)

If you look at the current form of the teams, I think Real Madrid are in better shape. They have also been able to pump a lot of confidence from the matches in the Champions League, they have beaten a few top teams and Liverpool have actually been able to offer very little in return. They haven't had a major opponent, if you're very realistic. I think Madrid have a good chance of winning, but they depend on Modric and Benzema. His tournament can't go wrong for Benzema. Liverpool's third final in 5 years.

Real Madrid got unexpected extra ordinary results this season. And now there is the final match. Real Madrid can win the cup. Because Real Madrid team is very experienced for the Champions League final. If Real Madrid win final match, history will be rewritten by Real Madrid. It will be a fairy tale tournament for them.

Liverpool were in a very tough league race. Therefore, their performance has consistently been at a good level. Real Madrid finished the season more comfortably. They won a championship with a low difficulty level. Matches are not evaluated as such. But I believe Liverpool will win this match because I think Liverpool are more ready. Also Salah, Mane and Klopp deserve this cup.

The match will be basically Ancelotti vs Klopp. The match strategy of these two will largely depend on the victory or defeat of the team. Of course, the weakness of the opponent must be found. However, the Liverpool team is very strong. Their defense, midfield and forwards are stable enough. And so Real Madrid must be tactful if they want to win the title.

I agree with your opinion and I don't think that you have made the wrong decision just by betting on Liverpool's win. Both teams have the ability and good mentality to face today's final and they have to prove that during the match.

Something different could have happened to Real Madrid where Liverpool also had a chance to win, but because I believe in Real Madrid I don't think Liverpool will win. My prediction score for this match is 2-1, Real Madrid win and secure their 14th Champions League title this season. But if Real Madrid fail later, then I'm grateful that they tried their best.

I thought bookmakers would place the odds in a way that would make the two teams have the same strengths, but this:

Liverpool = @2.00

Real Madrid = @3.60

it seems that real madrid do not have a great chance of winning the game when this is far from the truth, real madrid is on the same level as liverpool, both teams have a 50% - 50% chance of winning this game, but the bookmakers are placing in a way that liverpool has low odds and is seen as much superior

Well, draw at halftime is always possible! It's a final game, I guess they will start slowly, they will test each other, and it's very possible to see a draw at the halftime! I have one bet that goes with this one! This is a good starting bet (around x2.2 so its nice), and if there's some pressure to add some more live bets! Sometimes it's better to start watching a game and make some impressions on how the game will develop, and only then to make some bets!

I guess we are all waiting the game to start! In one casino I have a bet x - 1, draw halftime/Liverpool to win! It's a small stake bet, a bit less than $10 at x5.15 odds! It's like how I would like to see this game and my wish to see Liverpool as a winner!

I am aware about that, the just one thing I love about football is surprise but we have seen situations where current plays doesn't goes as what has happened in the past like a player having red card in the beginning of the match, it could the defender the team depends on or perhaps  the striker having injury and that's when you see them playing defensive match instead of wanting to score, you can't avoid these things in matches, let's hope it doesn't happen.
I am so much dependent on Real Madrid but Liverpool wouldn't go down without a fight that's why I predicted 2-1 and 1 goal will surely comes from Benzema and Sallah.

No jokes Liverpool will thwart the plans of Carlos Ancellotti winning he's fourth Champions League tittle as a manager. That will be will get a feedback in few hours. Real Madrid face greater opponents and saw them off to the finals, can they do it like the did in the 2018 finals once more ?
Failing to see the reds win any of their last Champions League ganes at Half time, my Predictions will be a draw or win at halftime for Real Madrid.

I'm not sure that Ancelotti is happy with how his games with City went, because he lost twice in regular time and only in extra time, thanks to a lot of luck, Real Madrid managed to send the match to overtime. Therefore, his tactics were not very successful. Liverpool rarely leave the field without a scored goal, I think today they will also be able to score a couple of goals against Real Madrid. And I think that Liverpool will be the champion today.

Today could be Mané's last appearance with the Liverpool tshirt. He must be super motivated to play tonight. Mané to score or assist could be a winning bet. But Real Madrid to win the 14th is a no brainer  #RealMadrid🤍

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It's not wrong if you predict Real Madrid will win against Liverpool, but you also have to pay attention to the greatness of Liverpool since being handled by Jurgen Klopp and their journey in the UCL.
Liverpool is different from Manchester City in this tournament even though the quality of Man City's game is very great in the Premier League competition.

I don't have a clear favorite for tonight's final but if Real Madrid wins I'll be happy for Benzema and if Liverpool wins I'll be happy for Klopp.
Benzema had an incredible season and he is the favorite for Ballon d'Or. If they lift this trophy there will be no discussion left for him to win the Ballon d'Or.
On the other hand Klopp is one of my favorite managers and he definitely raised Liverpool's quality alone. This trophy would be great for his resume. We all know how he put his everything, he did great things with this squad.
I don't have to cheer on any sides, I'll just enjoy the game tonight. Finals can be boring sometimes until last few minutes, I hope we can watch a positive football all game long in this final.

Well, my opinion is that if Real Madrid wins the CL title, that one will go down in history for a reason because the turnarounds Real Madrid managed to pull off this year will probably never happen again. And whatever one may think or argue, there was also luck involved. Sure people talk about strong moral and so on, but look at how it was turned around PSG (insane mistake by the goalkeeper), or the header against Manchester City in the 92nd minute. The ball was even deflected before it hit the head of Rodrygo, and because it was deflected the ball had the perfect curve and went back into the net. These things don't repeat usually over 4-5-6 games, but this year it happened.

As you said though, it is almost impossible to predict as an early red card can turn the game upside down immediately. Plus it is not as if Real Madrid couldn't score. They can definitely score and if you fall behind agains them and hit the bar five times over the course of the game, you still lose despite being better on paper. Overall I think Liverpool has played an outstanding season in all competitions, really all competitions. Losing against Man City in the PL is no shame. Winning the Primera Division against a Barcelona that was literally falling apart and Atletico Madrid, which conceded so many goals 10 years ago in one season I think, is not really such an amazing achievement. Copa del Rey was over early as well.

I'd still bet on Liverpool. At least they are able to control a game over 70 - 80 minutes, which is really nice to watch.

How do you know that Ancelotti will use the same tactics when they beat Manchester City? I think it's ridiculous if Real Madrid leak their tactics to the public. Even now, the official line up hasn't been released yet.

Talking about predictions and bets, I predict that Liverpool will be the champions and I have also placed a bet for their victory. Even though Real Madrid have a winning mentality, that doesn't mean they will win all the time in the UCL.

I don't think that Liverpool is depressed because of the recent performances of Madrid. In my opinion the strongest team over the whole season was definitely Manchester City and the second strongest team is and was Liverpool FC. Manchester City was extremely unlucky again in the Champions League when they were eliminated by Real Madrid because ManCity was definitely the better team in those two matches, but Madrid somehow managed to go through there too, after they already managed to advance against Paris Saint Germain and FC Chelsea where both times Real also was pretty lucky because the other team was stronger in my opinion.
So if both teams reach their maximum performance level today, then i think Liverpool will win tonight.

I don't know about 2-1... Usually don't happen many goals in matches like that... However, the statistics of personal meetings between Real and Liverpool show that a lot of goals happened more often... I don't see this match as a clear favourite, but I like Real more... I think the southern style of football is more interesting, the more so because Madrid have taken a big break in the championship, it's time to show who's the real daddy!

There was a luck factor, but it wouldn't be right to explain the whole event with luck. Real Madrid masterfully managed to turn the games they fell behind. Benzema's extraordinary contribution to this is undeniable.
I agree that Real Madrid is bigger and more experienced in history. In terms of team quality, I agree that Liverpool is better. But it doesn't matter in the finals. There is only one match in the middle and the result is determined in 90 minutes. Therefore, we can say that both sides are equidistant from the cup.


What I mean is exactly as I described above. There is not a huge difference in quality between the two teams. Both sides can win the trophy. We cannot predict what will happen in the match. An early goal or red card can change the course of the match. I just see Real Madrid one step ahead. It's like 51% vs. 49%, not 70 to 30.

The Real Madrid team is very experienced for the Champions League final. However, their performance largely depends on Benzema's performance. Real Madrid won the quarter-finals and semi-finals because of Benzema's good performance. And so Madrid fans have high expectations of Benzema. If Benzema doesn't play well, Rajinikanth's victory in Madrid will be really difficult.

However, now that they have proven that they can be said to have won the Champions League overall, as long as they have played here, maybe some people will think that my words are a bit exaggerated, but it doesn't matter because I judge from my own perspective. Now if they succeed again it will make their bond strong with this competition.