Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 831. (Read 129790 times)

I agree that the result for Juventus is much more favorable than for example for Sevilla. Despite the fact that the matches are played with empty stands and the concept of the home and away game is slightly leveled in the conditions of the pandemic, but the away goal rule still remains in force and Juventus has every chance to achieve a favorable result for itself in the return game. The only drawback is that Juventus will need to score necessarily, while Porto will be satisfied with a goalless draw.

This is the Champions League and anything can happen, Juventus without Arthur has no midfield.
Too many missing players, broken players. If they are missing key players they can't complete.

Hoping in a recovery for the second game.

Keep also in mind Juventus missed a probable penalty in the last minute of the game.

It's true for Sevilla and Juventus there are still opportunities on the second leg to qualify for the next round. Moreover, Juventus managed to enter a goal
in away games, this is a good thing, although a little surprised by the quality of players that Juventus have, they can lose to Porto. For Sevilla, it is actually
a shame to lose at home, they lost their concentration in the first half by conceding 3 goals. And in the second half they game started well,
but unfortunately they was only able to score one goal. Furthermore on the second leg, to play away, Sevilla inevitably had to attack immediately at
the beginning of the match, to ensure qualification for the next round, Sevilla had to score 2 goals. And don't let concede a goal by Dortmund. Even
though it's not easy, because Dortmund will definitely try to score goals too.

It is not a bad result, mate. Juventus players got 1 point away, then they only need to have 1 score at home (with no conceded goals), they will be qualified to the next stage. Now, Juventus must focus to plan how to score fast in the first half in the next second leg. If they can score 2 goals in the first half, I am sure they will go to the next stage. Regarding Arthur, the coach must have the alternative, don't worry!!

Obviously bookmakers are very bad to determine Champions League odds. I think I won't follow anymore their odds for this competition.

I assume many thought Sevilla will win too regarding Dortmund's poor performance in Bundesliga... At least scoring the late goal didn't killed its hope in the second leg.
For Juve, I am surprised since Porto winning wasn't an available possibility for me especially that Juve improved lately... Their first win apparently but same, this result isn't solid as the ones of yesterday with 2-3 goals difference.

I had a bet on Sevilla and lost it...
Champions league is getting very unpredictable and I could never expect to see Sevilla conceding 3 goals so easy from Dortmund at home field especially if we know that Dortmund is not looking good in Bundesliga.
Only thing that Dortmund is great this year are counterattacks and that is how they defeated Sevilla with their bad defense performance today.
I can't see any of this teams in final and my prediction is that PSG have best chances to win the trophy.

Let's talk about Halaand it's been a long time since we saw a breakthrough like his for alteast the past 10 years, a young man whom we have never seen in the same position playing the same role that Haaland has been doing since the beginning of his career with Dortmund. I do not know who spoke about being a player who cannot move outside the area, and if he leaves, he will be finished!
Today Kounde and Carlos two of the best defenders in the in Laliga got destroyed putting them on a run Nothing with two goals is set up.
Haaland is not just an outstanding striker, because the distinguished player is required to score goals as many as the opportunities made for him, but he is also a system player who is able to play with the ball and has the speed and skill to move with it.
This season and in all competitions, he scored 23 goals and helped with 6 assists in 23 games and Since joining Dortmund, he has played 41 matches, scoring 39 goals and providing 9 assists.
 A player who is able to score from half a chance, he has been named inside the area for every defense, as he is still at the beginning of his career and has not received that support and sufficient tide of balls from the midfielders, what do you think if he was behind him with a better midfield !!
Haaland profile historical striker, if he continued this terrifying development!

I enjoyed the Sevilla-Dortmund match the most, to be honest. I was very delighted with the first half that I watched 4 goals that Dortmund scored 3 of 'em. de Jong reduced the goal difference to 1 but Dortmund still won 3-2. Haaland was impressive as always and scored 2 nice goals.

Sorry about that, big games, big wins and loses too. The UCL is always an anticipated watch and bet game and as such, it's always a high stake game as its a league for champions but then, Juventus didn't have a good game this evening. Funny how they let Porto beat them so easily! At least they got an way go which is very vital and would help them to plan for the 2nd league with the mindset of not conceiving and at least winning Porto by 2-0 to advance in the league.
Dortmund had a good game, taking the steps of Liverpool, after doing badly in there league games, they work out there best with the UCL. Good for them.

Damn, these Champions league games cost me too much money... Both games ended with unexpected results.
Sevilla scored early goal, but then Haaland show started - 2 goals and assist. Sevilla scored dominated in second half, scored late goal, but 2:3 loss at home is something waht they didn't planned before the game.
I said that I'm not confident about Juventus win. Juve started 1st and 2nd half terrible, conceded goals in start of it. 1st goal was huge mistake by defender. But still, 2:1 loss isn't very bad score, because of away goal that Juve scored.
 

And Juventus lost 2-1 versus Porto, they can recover in the second leg at home but without Arthur, Juventus has no one in the midfield.

Embarrassing.

Even though the Sevilla vs Dortmund match isn't over yet, I'm sure Sevilla will have a hard time scoring goals again. Dortmund's performance is
extraordinary, especially Haaland proving himself as a world class striker. I agree with you that Dortmund can be a dark horse, if Dortmund can
play consistently, it is not impossible to win the Champions League this season. Even though Sevilla controlled the ball possession but his attacks
were ineffective, so it deserved to lose. It must be appreciated for all Dortmund players to show very good fighting spirit.

Bentancur just gifted that goal to Porto in the first half and just few minutes ago, Porto doubled their league to make it a bit more safe. I can't say I'm disappointed but I'm hoping Juventus would come back in the game. They've been shitty throughout the entire first half. Lackluster performance in the first half with zero creativity.



No matter how bad this Dortmund team is, it's good they have someone that could deliver them at important times like this. Those two goals from him would definitely go a long way especially the fact that this is an away match for them.

He is continuing to play like a goal machine. He scored 2 goals and made 1 assist to Dahoud in the game. They demolished Sevilla already in the first half. Sevilla were the side that got ahead first so I wonder whether they will manage to have a better performance in the second half and get a nice result. However, it seems like Dortmund will get a very nice win here.

Haaland is some player isn’t he. 2 goals for him in the 1st half away at Sevilla. Dortmund can wrap the whole tie up tonight, incredible. Dortmund could be a dark horse to win the title.

I was not surprised by barcelona defeat i didnt expect 4 1 but they lack players that make a difference since messi is a little out from his usual performance honestly a lot of players do not deserve to play in this big club.

We have some good time as just first half ended and Juventus is trailing by one goal which is not serious right now they can fight back in second round statics already favoring them hopefully very entertaining second half is going to change things for Juventus.
Sevilla vs Dortmund 4 goals as visitors leading by 1 - 3 its very good for them they was not good in Bundesliga but doing very good here in Spain.

PSG really surprised yesterday with there win. They humbled Barcelona in the worst way possible with Kylan Mbappe scoring a hat trick in a Barcelona supposed win match from a home side. I wasn't expecting that at all and with the importance of a first leg fixture, loosing was not the option for them. Even Liverpool that is doing badly in the EPL seemed to have picked form against Bundesliga Leipzig and won 0-2. What's Klopps plan for the team, is his loses in the EPL due to an UCL preparation because, winning the EPL won't be so tasking as the UCL.

On the Juventus game, i'm still hoping for the best as it's just first half but, the Juve team needs to work out something and fast in the second half.

Porto 1 - 0 Juventus

unbelievable that juventus is losing against porto. what the hell, juventus is bad since Pirlo arrived

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Sevilla 1 - 2 Borrusia

it will be a game of many goals, it is still in the first half but it has 3 goals, I imagine that in that game we will have 4 or 5 goals. a pity that i didn’t arrive in time to place a bet, at this time i would be celebrating my profit.

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should remove Pirlo