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August 20, 2020, 10:21:07 AM
Bayern wasn't very convincing defensively yesterday I think and Di Maria/Mbappé/Neymar are different animals than everything Lyon has to offer. Bayern will maybe take a slightly more defensive approach, to not give PSG too much space. PSG otoh should look to keep the ball as far away as possible from their own box, since the germans seem unstoppable offensively at the moment - you can't prevent them from scoring for 90 minutes, although PSG has a good defense. But whatever tactics both teams use, Bayern will lift the trophy imo.


I think we could see quite some goals, but this the final of the biggest football club competition in the world and for sure both teams will be nervous and cautious, so better to wait for higher odds inplay. 1.40 for over 2.5 is nothing I would want to play pre-match in this game.

Bayern wasn't convincing defensively even against Barca. They could have found themselves 2 goals down in both of those games if opponents had a bit more luck/prowess. PSG attack should be able to use that and score a goal or two. Neymar had so many chances and he missed all of them. I am betting he will score in the final Smiley

Bayern is great going forward and should also be able to score a goal or two so we should have a great final. Those odds offered on over 2.5 shows that bookies are thinking the same. There is no value in that bet so I will skip for now or wait for in game odds.


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August 20, 2020, 09:53:04 AM

Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.


To this point, I just found out now. Because changing shirts when the game is over is a common thing I see. If neymar really gets banned from the Champions League final. So the Final Match is not that interesting, I'm not a PSG fan. it's just that I want to see the Final full of attacks between the two teams.

It doesn't appear to have a strict rule for that, it is a recommandation which may be punished up to 12 days ban. So the ban could be 1 day to 12 days. Since there is 5 days between the two games and the importance of Neymar to PSG I doubt he will be ever punished.
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Players from Europe's biggest clubs will be banned from swapping shirts after Champions League ties and could face up to 12 days locked in a Lisbon hotel
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/uefa-champions-league/story/4153764/champions-league-uefa-blocks-shirt-swapping-to-avoid-covid-risk
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August 20, 2020, 09:35:09 AM
Bayern vs PSG is the final everybody predicted & the match up everybody wanted to see. What do you think guys, will it be a cagey affair or will both teams just go for it & attack from the start?

These finals are usually very nervy & take a while to really get going.
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August 20, 2020, 09:33:50 AM
If you compare the play of the two teams, Bayern will win the final, they have a more balanced team along the lines. PSG's success depends more on the play of two or three players.
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August 20, 2020, 08:49:22 AM
I'm leaning towards Bayern, they have way more experience in games like these which is really important.
careful not to underestimate PSG in that regard, they also have players with some experience in crucial stages, Thiago silva, neymar, mbappe, di maria, marquinhos. For me, this is a 51/49 favoring Bayern

i think it all comes down to the defence, whoever has the backline in top-notch form next Sunday will win the game. Btw, let's not forget that the crappy 8arce2ona found the net twice, and Lyon had like 3 or 4 chances to score last night, the likes of Ney and Kylian will not waste any chances in front of goal

1.40 for over 2.5 is nothing I would want to play pre-match in this game.
awful odds! we're better off going with total goals from either team, no? Bayern O1.5 at 2.03, PSG O1.5 at 2.08

Both Teams to Score (or match winner) + total goals could be a good pick too. Fun fact: out of the last 10 Champions Legue finals, 8 ended with BTTS in full time. And out of those 8 matches, 5 saw at least 3 goals [1].


1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals
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August 20, 2020, 08:28:59 AM
But whatever tactics both teams use, Bayern will lift the trophy imo.
Bayern is stronger and they are very confident about themselves. Life is not as easy as math so it never means stronger team always win the match and take a trophy. If Bayern won't be able to score in the first half or half of the second half, I am waiting for the big shock. PSG has many good and speedy players KM7, Di Maria, and Neymar with his amazing dribbling skills can do many thing to break Bayern's defense whey Bayern lift their squad too high.

In the match with Lyon, if Ekampia and Memphis score goal in early of first half, I don't know what will happen in that match after all.
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August 20, 2020, 08:08:03 AM


I don't think it will be confirmed news, despite the lockdown due to covid19 in the end the world of football continued to play, certainly with a bit of difficulty, as for Messi I don't know if he will win the golden ball, his Barcelona will not he won nothing and therefore will give some weight to the final decision. as a player obviously there is no question



Most likely Messi will not win the Golden Ball, not because he doesn't deserve it, but this year there are players who have won more than Messi, I don't even think it will be given to C. Ronaldo, in my opinion what he deserves more this year is Lewandosky
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August 20, 2020, 07:19:57 AM
I'm sure PSG thinking hard about what tactics they should use to face Bayern in the final.

Bayern wasn't very convincing defensively yesterday I think and Di Maria/Mbappé/Neymar are different animals than everything Lyon has to offer. Bayern will maybe take a slightly more defensive approach, to not give PSG too much space. PSG otoh should look to keep the ball as far away as possible from their own box, since the germans seem unstoppable offensively at the moment - you can't prevent them from scoring for 90 minutes, although PSG has a good defense. But whatever tactics both teams use, Bayern will lift the trophy imo.

I think we could see quite some goals, but this the final of the biggest football club competition in the world and for sure both teams will be nervous and cautious, so better to wait for higher odds inplay. 1.40 for over 2.5 is nothing I would want to play pre-match in this game.

Bayren is an offensive team. The only way PSG could win over Bayren is by not letting them score. Bayren's defense is penetrable but they score more than they would conceive. No doubt PSG and Bayren has placed themselves as the top 2 european teams and no teams in this tournament were more deserving than these two. 
To be real, Bayren would easily overpower PSG, most of the players in Bayren are on their form.
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August 20, 2020, 06:32:14 AM
I'm sure PSG thinking hard about what tactics they should use to face Bayern in the final.

Bayern wasn't very convincing defensively yesterday I think and Di Maria/Mbappé/Neymar are different animals than everything Lyon has to offer. Bayern will maybe take a slightly more defensive approach, to not give PSG too much space. PSG otoh should look to keep the ball as far away as possible from their own box, since the germans seem unstoppable offensively at the moment - you can't prevent them from scoring for 90 minutes, although PSG has a good defense. But whatever tactics both teams use, Bayern will lift the trophy imo.

I think we could see quite some goals, but this the final of the biggest football club competition in the world and for sure both teams will be nervous and cautious, so better to wait for higher odds inplay. 1.40 for over 2.5 is nothing I would want to play pre-match in this game.
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August 20, 2020, 06:21:38 AM
So, we got the expected final. It has to be said that it will be really hard to predict the winner here, Bayern is a lot more compact and organized while offensive quality of PSG can win against anybody on their good day.

I'm leaning towards Bayern, they have way more experience in games like these which is really important. I'd say their defense and midfield are better as well and they have more options from the bench.

My call - 60-40 in Bayern's favor.

agree, they have already pass by some favorites in the competitions, while PSG had easy way to the final, they did not had to face any of top European teams up to this final (Atalanta and Leipzig are good, but not top-class)

Bayern proved their strength after restart with League title, Cup title, and wins in Champions league matches (Chelsea, Barcelona, Lyon), they won all matches after restart, have only one draw this year (Leipzig in Bundesliga) and last lost match was last year in Bundesliga with M'Gladbach

both teams was used to win all matches, and one will have to go down on Sunday, i presume that better defense (Bayern) will play the major role
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August 20, 2020, 06:05:15 AM
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the victory has definitely in Bayern's side; "UCL trophy for Bayern"...
In yesterday's match I acknowledged that Lyon's defense was very good but the Bayern attackers were much better, Serge and Lewandoski showed that they were unstoppable. I'm sure PSG thinking hard about what tactics they should use to face Bayern in the final.
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August 20, 2020, 05:27:43 AM
I wonder if Messi is going to get the golden ball again  Huh
Lewandowski is the player that should get it. He has made amazing games for a lot of seasons and this season is his chance to shine.
He is a great leader and possibly one of the best strikers in the world.

This year no Golden ball.
I read a bit about this news, or the suspension of the Golden Ball reward..
I don't understand just why, if you play someone you have to reward them. if you didn't play it was another matter.
I don't understand the world sometimes.


I don't think it will be confirmed news, despite the lockdown due to covid19 in the end the world of football continued to play, certainly with a bit of difficulty, as for Messi I don't know if he will win the golden ball, his Barcelona will not he won nothing and therefore will give some weight to the final decision. as a player obviously there is no question

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August 20, 2020, 05:15:29 AM
So, we got the expected final. It has to be said that it will be really hard to predict the winner here, Bayern is a lot more compact and organized while offensive quality of PSG can win against anybody on their good day.

I'm leaning towards Bayern, they have way more experience in games like these which is really important. I'd say their defense and midfield are better as well and they have more options from the bench.

My call - 60-40 in Bayern's favor.
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August 20, 2020, 04:34:44 AM
I wonder if Messi is going to get the golden ball again  Huh
Lewandowski is the player that should get it. He has made amazing games for a lot of seasons and this season is his chance to shine.
He is a great leader and possibly one of the best strikers in the world.

This year no Golden ball.
I read a bit about this news, or the suspension of the Golden Ball reward..
I don't understand just why, if you play someone you have to reward them. if you didn't play it was another matter.
I don't understand the world sometimes.
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August 20, 2020, 03:49:26 AM

Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.


To this point, I just found out now. Because changing shirts when the game is over is a common thing I see. If neymar really gets banned from the Champions League final. So the Final Match is not that interesting, I'm not a PSG fan. it's just that I want to see the Final full of attacks between the two teams.
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August 20, 2020, 03:47:45 AM
Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.


This something new. I also hope that they wouldn't as PSG without Neymar wouldn't be fun to watch but can't say since it is rules so can't say about the action but it would be harsh to ban him for finals.

Bayern did good yesterday and so did Lyon. Lyon had so much chances yesterday but all were either blocked or saved or missed. Its French giant vs German giant in finals.  Cheesy
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August 20, 2020, 03:17:46 AM

@Naida_BR I don’t know about you but I was totally disappointed when France Football announced that this year’s Ballon d’Or was cancelled, because in my personal opinion Lewandowski was going to win it, and they should have awarded it to him because he scored 50+ goals and he totally deserved to win it.

Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.

Sources:

https://en.as.com/en/2020/07/20/football/1595249508_656235.html

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1324554/PSG-star-Neymar-banned-Champions-League-final

It was a season forced to take a break due to the corona virus pandemic spread, some leagues resumed while some had to end prematurely like the French league -and ballon d'or has roots or link to French football- the champions league knockout rounds after resumption was hastened, but all round lewandoski was brilliant this season already surpassed Messi champions league highest goal in a single season, and not too shy Way from CR7's own. but if lewandoski believes he deserves it he should be Ready to prove it again next season, Messi and Ronaldo has been proving it back to back
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August 20, 2020, 03:16:14 AM
Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.


did not know for the rule, but if it was known, then he should be missing the final match
rule is there for everyone, covid-19 could influence all of us, and rules have to be respected

would be sorry for PSG, but respecting the rules is more important then one title, they could complain in the first place (before the match) if they thought that the rule is stupid

i would remain on Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad that has taked down his shirt during the last meters of 3000m race in Athletics, and was stripped from gold medal and disqualified
https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/28798269
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August 20, 2020, 03:02:35 AM
Wow 3-0 another big score for the Bayern...

I wonder if Messi is going to get the golden ball again  Huh
Lewandowski is the player that should get it. He has made amazing games for a lot of seasons and this season is his chance to shine.
He is a great leader and possibly one of the best strikers in the world.

@Naida_BR I don’t know about you but I was totally disappointed when France Football announced that this year’s Ballon d’Or was cancelled, because in my personal opinion Lewandowski was going to win it, and they should have awarded it to him because he scored 50+ goals and he totally deserved to win it.

Also PSG fans there’s a worrying news for you’ll that Neymar could be banned from the finals for swapping a shirt with the opponent as that’s a violation of the covid rules set by UEFA, but I’m sincerely hoping that UEFA won’t ban him.

Sources:

https://en.as.com/en/2020/07/20/football/1595249508_656235.html

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1324554/PSG-star-Neymar-banned-Champions-League-final
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August 20, 2020, 02:24:06 AM
Wow 3-0 another big score for the Bayern...

I wonder if Messi is going to get the golden ball again  Huh
Lewandowski is the player that should get it. He has made amazing games for a lot of seasons and this season is his chance to shine.
He is a great leader and possibly one of the best strikers in the world.
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