Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

Real Madrid had some failures as well. They tied their home game against Rayo Vallecano, they also tied their game against a weak Sevilla team that couldn't win a game in ages and they lost the game against Atletico Madrid, which is not a big deal but still. Manchester City is one game behind Real Madrid if you compare the domestic leagues and if they win it they are about equal with Real Madrid. It is just 1 point. But in regards to Manchester City I think I understand what you mean. They are not the same as last season, but still very good and more importantly, good enough to beat any other team in the Champions League. But yes Bayern could be an interesting team for the final besides some others of course.

Last season when Man City won the Champions League it looked so strong and solid, Pep Guardiola's team was very difficult to beat in any competition last season. But this season they don't look as strong as last season and we can see some of the defeats they faced in the Premier League against clubs that were far below them. This is something to consider when looking at their condition in the domestic league, although we will not try to make predictions solely relying on the quality of their play in the English league.

I still see the opportunity for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich and AC Milan as strong candidates as teams that will qualify for the semifinals and I want to see Real Madrid who will face Bayern Munich in the final. Hopefully these four teams will not meet each other in the knock-out so that the semifinals and finals will be more competitive and exciting. What do you think about the predicted odds, is there a possibility that Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the final?

AC Milan not so much anymore as they did show some deficits that I thought they wouldn't have. Since they began with great attacking performances, I did not expect them to have so many problems scoring goals while having so many chances. I would rather add Inter Milan to the selection of clubs that have a good chance to win the Champions League title.

The club will be missing some important players like leao. I just got an update leao has been returned but im not sure if he will be playing. Acmilan will be facing the most important match that will determine the future of club in the UCL.
Dortmund was not a weak team caused by it was consistently beating newcastle at home and away. Acmilan needs to be even more careful with it. It can use the result fromt he first leg as a foundation to use correct strategy against it.

Quote from: temple on Today at 11:59:50 AM

Manchester City seemed to be unbeatable last season, but I agree that this season it's not quite like that.

Because manchester city was missing some important players. Gundogan, rather than prolonging his time at Manchester City, has opted to join Barcelona, initiating a fresh phase in his career. De bruyne was also getting serious injury. This makes city has lost a lot of its strength compared with last season but pep is again and again become the main reason why manchester city will still exist in the UCL till years later. The story of gundogan and de bruyne has become the starting of bad performance from manchester city this season.