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Bayern Leverkusen this season is totally different from the one of last season so I have reduced my expectations from them. They have spoilt my bet twice now with their unnecessary draws one of which they were leading by two goals even in their home. So I have the strong feeling that Liverpool will subdue them in that match because Liverpool is more experienced in champions league and they are in a better form than them.
They are not totally different, it is just that what they have achieved last season was literally impossible to repeat. This reminds me of Lionel Messi when he scored 50 goals in La Liga in one season and the next season people said he is not living up to expectations because he only scored 40 goals. I think that is ridiculous. A more realistic view on things is required here as everyone with an idea about football knows that going unbeaten for two consecutive seasons is twice as impossible as it is to go one season unbeaten.