UCL Draw occurred today and the fixtures drawn are as follows. There will be another draw after the final four come out. But after today's draw, who do you think are most likely to win the UCL? And why?
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Experts of last DAILY TOPIC: What is the difference between Conte and Mourinho's Chelsea?
@hibabdikp: Conte's Chelsea plays football with flair than Mourinho's Chelsea which was only aimed at winning a game regardless of how the team played.
The two of them are defensive minded but Conte still attacks in every match, as Mourinho could defend all through the match.
Conte and Mourinho are the same in terms of relationship with players; they both do not know how to handle/deal with issues concerning players and the team which should make a player adapt to what the team expects or wants.
In all, they are both tacticians and not coaches that groom players like Arsene Wenger
@simabrams: The major difference is the fact that in Jose Mourinho's days in Chelsea he keeps the back line defence and midfield strong. He builds and win games from his midfield and defence tactical formation. Mourinho is not purely an attacking football minded coach.
Conte at this time wants a strong attack and 7yet want to be tactically defensive and it's the greatest challenge and difference in his philosophy with Mourinho's tactics in Chelsea.
Mourinho mostly rely on one point man up front to pick up counter attack passes but Conte wants to attack and attack to win, which always exposes his back line as weak.
kingsoji
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it's Real Madrid obviously. They cant win their league again as Barcelona are the runaway leaders with the huge points gap between them. Bayern is the runaway leader of the Bundesliga, while Juventus are now top of the Seria A. In England, Man City are the runaway leaders, that leaves R.Madrid & [CR7] expose as failures if they dont win the UCL - which, of course happens to be their only chance kf silverware this season, so far so good -, hence, I think Real Madrid will be the most determined to win their Uefa Champ league & they will win it
shedosky
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There is indeed big competition between the remaining Eight clubs but to me, Real Madrid is most likely to win the trophy. Reasons are 1: they want to make history to be the only club to win UCL three consecutive times since the League took new and modern face.. 2: Zidane will want to prove that he knows how to do it best and register his name in the list of best coaches ever . 3: Ronaldo is desperate for Balon d'OR because he wants to make it Seven , his magical number before age and time runs out from him, and his team mates are ready to help him do it. 4: they are more experienced when it comes to This stage of the league..
ChelseaQueen1
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It's done and dusted....UCL quarter final draw... and we are to see legends cross paths but then some of them will take a bow cos there will be only one crowned 👑 Champions at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine on 26 May 2018. It's been ages that Football lovers having been wishing and eager to witness El' classico( Barcelona vs Realmadrid) in Champions league final. We hope we finally get to witness it in this year's competition. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal are the world Football genius players playing for the two giant best clubs in the world. They hold the most successful Champions league records of all time and it will be a dream come true to watch these wizards in UCL final. I love both players, but this time, I will love to see Magical and mesmerizing Messi lift the the Uefa Champions league title for the 5th time in his career.
fahad8351
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Its tough to settle down in one conception when it comes about Champions League. Every team is capable and eligible for the honor of being Champion after completing the phases of round 16. First of all we need to look into the weakness and strength of the teams that can make them go through or knocked out. Barcelona vs AS. Roma seems an easy choice, but we need to remember that AS. Roma have a good midfield when Barcelona is weak in defending counter attacks and they always find it hard in away matches. If Barcelona can play how they played against Chelsea then I can say it will be a nightmare for AS. Roma. On the other hand, Juventus are in very good form while Real Madrid are suffering some bad defending experiences in the La Liga. Though, Real Madrid is different when they play Champions League, Juventus are not like PSG. Their defence is like great wall of China. But, still we know they conceded 2 goals against Tottenham and their Main striker Higuain sometimes lost his rhymes in big matches. If, they can improve their defending than how they were against tottenham I can pretty sure they will go through. Bayern and Liverpool are not playing up to the mark this Champions League. Bayern Lost against PSG and some minnow teams unexpectedly in their league games. So, there are a lot of chances to be slipped from the quarter final or semifinal. Now, come to the most consistent team in this season, ManCity. they are playing fantastic. Like Gardiola's Barca. But, I have to say you, They are not Barca. They have a little experience in Champions League like PSG. Only, facing EPL teams and Play good doesn't mean you will play likewise against Barcelona, Real Madrid or Juventus. Sometimes Experience matters. I think ManCity will be eliminated in Semifinal. In the conclusion, The finalist will be the winner of Real Madrid vs Juventus match against Barcelona. And, lastly I will bet for Barcelona as they have a Legend with them named Messi. He, alone can make difference in a match. He has a hunger for winning trophies for his team than anyone has ever. And, this year he deserves it. Barcelona#winner_CL18.
TusharTarang2468
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Barca is in great form at Present. Messi is scoring and he's unstoppable. Dembele is gaining his rhythm. He scored his first goal against Chelsea in UCL . That's really great for a player. Iniesta is as good as always. He still has the capacity to dribble 4-5 players. Rakitic's passing accuracy is increasing day by day. And Busquets is magical, I hope he'll return soon. Defense is also good . I saw Roberto and Umtiti had totally controlled Hazard and Willian.Pique is as good as always . Tall and a great barrier with a great abilty to score with head. So overall , we are good. We are on our way to Treble maybe Sextuple. FORCA BARCA
Upwardly2015
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The question of which team is most favourite to win 2017/18 UCL is hard to say for certainty. On a general note, Barcelona, Man City, Real Madrid and others ordinarily come to mind. On the other hand, anything can happen, including the most unlikely team like Sevilla with determination and some element of luck. Did every football pundit not predict Man Utd as most favourites to win against Sevilla? I'm sure we all witnessed how Man Utd lost out in their own home soil. While Barcelona, Man City and Bayern Munich being league leaders in their various countries may be a bit overwhelmed, thereby leaving UCL as Real Madrid's only hope of a trophy, nothing stop any of them from winning UCL in addition to their respective league titles. I believe Barcelona and Man City are the most favourites when further narrowed down ! The two teams are formidable and have been consistent in winning matches compared to Real Madrid that may only bank more on experience. From the analysis above I'll settle for BARCELONA, MAN CITY AND REAL MADRID in that order for the most favourites teams for UCL trophy. My sincere apologies for Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool, AS Roma and Sevilla who are considered as my group B teams on the favourites prediction.
U.S.A6254994
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All what Real de Madrid is left with for this season is Champions league Cup. City is good but unfortunately for them, they fall on bad hands(Liverpool) For Bayern, they seems to now limit themselves in the bundes liga and any time they meet Real, they will get the Waterloo.Same thing with Juventus. Real may be knock out by Barca but if they meet in the finals, Barca should forget it. Real will never lost in the finals. So Real is the most favorite to return the cup once more!
fatimnt
19
Without doubt Real Madrid. A TRULY complete team add to that C R just destroys any opposition that is supposed to prevent this. How nice if Real meets Barcelona in the finals. Except for Bayern any other team wilt be a mismatch. English teams are all pushovers ....as what many call ....a real waste of time.....D.R
ManjahTheophile
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Am saying it with confidence dat realmadrid is still going to be champions.Back in Spain real Madrid has nothing to fight for.The Los Blancos are down to third position with a great gap from Barcelona fc.Madrid have been down this season in laliga loosing matches but at the champions league real Madrid has been on a top form.we can see that from the 5-1 victory over PSG also Zinedine zidane is a good coach he knows how to interact with players and also manage them..another good point is with madrid playing a match with Cristiano Ronaldo they are 1-0 up so he is an important player.madrid also have a good squad good talented players both starting 11 and on the bench so I think Madrid is favorite to win the champions league 2018
Naveen“zoro”KKH
15
i think it will be Barca who will win cuz real need to defeat juvi and in the next draw may be Bayern or Barca and in the final too.but Barca against Roma is not that difficult and Bayern against Sevilla. so I guess these two will reach semi final and the remaining 2 will be mouth watering btw Liverpool and city cuz this will be a revenge game for city as their only defeat is against Liverpool . and juvi vs real we have seen them in finals this time in quarter final so this is gonna be great
Cedklt
15
Still too difficult to predict i mean with Barcelona already in semi final and i see Real Madrid driving pass Juventus and when it comes to champions league Liverpool is also another strong side so it's not going to be easy to predict but I'll go for BAYERN MUNCHEN