2023-24 UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread
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2023-24 UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread
Here we go again. Discuss the Champions League (and qualifiers/playoff games) in here.
Current holders are Manchester City.
Current holders are Manchester City.
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Group stage draw is on August 31st.
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Last year the first group stage games were on 6 September 2022.
So presumably we will have the start of play in about 2 weeks.
So presumably we will have the start of play in about 2 weeks.
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wco81 wrote:Last year the first group stage games were on 6 September 2022.
So presumably we will have the start of play in about 2 weeks.
No, we will have national team break in two weeks.
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Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Galatasaray
Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV, Lens
Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
Group D; Benfica, Inter, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Feyenoord, Atlético Madrid, Lazio, Celtic
Group F: PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Crevna Zvezda, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Antwerp
Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV, Lens
Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
Group D; Benfica, Inter, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Feyenoord, Atlético Madrid, Lazio, Celtic
Group F: PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Crevna Zvezda, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Antwerp
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The dark side of football has returned.
I remember when the Dolphins were perennial contenders
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Baphomet wrote:Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, , Galatasaray
Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, Lens
Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Union Berlin
Group D; Benfica, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Feyenoord, Atlético Madrid, Lazio,
Group F: PSG, Dortmund, Newcastle
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk,
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Antwerp getting nice games with Barcelona and Porto.
Maybe they can battle for third with Shakhtar.
Maybe they can battle for third with Shakhtar.
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I'll have my say at a prono:
Group A: Bayern Munich, Man Utd, Gala, Copenhagen
Group B: Arsenal, Sevilla, PSV, Lens
Group C: Real, Napoli, Union Berlin, Braga
Group D; Benfica, Inter, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Atletico, Lazio, Feyenoord, Celtic
Group F: PSG, Newcastle, Dortmund, Milan
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Crevna Zvezda, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Antwerp, Shakhtar
Group A: Bayern Munich, Man Utd, Gala, Copenhagen
Group B: Arsenal, Sevilla, PSV, Lens
Group C: Real, Napoli, Union Berlin, Braga
Group D; Benfica, Inter, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Atletico, Lazio, Feyenoord, Celtic
Group F: PSG, Newcastle, Dortmund, Milan
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Crevna Zvezda, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Antwerp, Shakhtar
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Newcastle given the group of death, but weirdly I think they’ll qualify to the next stage. That St.James Park atmosphere will play a huge factor in their home games, plus their midfield run and press all game long.
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Yea group F definitely strongest while group E is weakest. And City get a cake walk to the next round.
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Personally feel Milan is stronger than Newcastle. Also don't feel certain PSG will top that group.
Most of the other groups seem a bit more clear cut.
Most of the other groups seem a bit more clear cut.
It's time for 5 refs.
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MetalFingaz wrote:Personally feel Milan is stronger than Newcastle. Also don't feel certain PSG will top that group.
Most of the other groups seem a bit more clear cut.
Yea Milan getting shafted in a lot of people’s predictions here and elsewhere. I have them topping the group.
Newcastle are a fantastic squad and I find myself rooting for them and Brighton every weekend…but this season will be useful in gaining CL experience and that’s probably it.
Milan-Newcastle stalemate at the half. Need Pulisic to come in and make some noise second half
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Milan dominated all game but Newcastle defended hard and forced a good save out of Milan backup gk in the last seconds. Milan will have regrets especially if loftus-cheek and maignon injuries are serious ones.
People starting to get on Leao for his lack of goal scoring…
my favorite part of this goalless game was the Milan fans warm welcome and standing ovation for Tonali
People starting to get on Leao for his lack of goal scoring…
my favorite part of this goalless game was the Milan fans warm welcome and standing ovation for Tonali
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Lazio goalie with the last second equalizer. Love to see it
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Dortmund getting getting blanked in Paris is unexpected or do they not have a strong squad this year?
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wco81 wrote:Dortmund getting getting blanked in Paris is unexpected or do they not have a strong squad this year?
Not a particularly strong squad. The transfer policy didn't seem too creative in the last few years and the roster doesn't seem to be really balanced. In the German Bundesliga I see Bayern, Leverkusen and Leipzig ahead of them. They will compete for the 4th place in my opinion.
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I don’t think dortmund losing 2-0 to PSG in Paris can be considered surprising by any means. Psg are still elite without Messi and Neymar
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-Luke- wrote:wco81 wrote:Dortmund getting getting blanked in Paris is unexpected or do they not have a strong squad this year?
Not a particularly strong squad. The transfer policy didn't seem too creative in the last few years and the roster doesn't seem to be really balanced. In the German Bundesliga I see Bayern, Leverkusen and Leipzig ahead of them. They will compete for the 4th place in my opinion.
Yeah, the transfers haven't been particularly convincing.
I think that they are going to finish behind Bayern, Leverkusen and Leipzig this season, too.
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