Champions League Prediction-2019
The whole world went into an unprecedented situation, nobody knew what lied ahead in front of them. Even our beautiful game was stopped for two months but now with situation coming under control, football has resumed again with little changes in them.
The most entertaining completion with full of late drama, action and nail-biting encounters, the UEFA Champions League was also paused but now it with full precautions and proper guidelines the UCL will resume from 7th August and the final will be held at Estadio Da Luz at Portugal on 23rd August.
Before I start my prediction let us discuss the story so far.
In the Round of 16 the German Dark Horse RB Leipzig had defeated last year UCL runner-up Tottenham Hotspur. Atletico Madrid stunned the whole world, they defeated the current UCL champions Liverpool who were undefeated in the Premier League at that time. Everybody predicted Liverpool to advance but in the extra time Madrid boys Morata and Llorrente shattered the Red’s hope. PSG matches are always fun to watch. In the first leg wonder boy Erling Haland scored twice but in the reverse fixture, incredible Neymar and his team eliminated BVB to reach the quarterfinals and even mocked BVB after their win. We then proceed to the most controversial match, Real Madrid Vs. Manchester City, Isco had put Real up but then Gabriel Jesus scored the equiliser and then the controversy started, a simple tackle was made by Real’s defender but ref marked it as a foul and a penalty was given which KDB converted it from the spot and later Sergio Ramos was booked and given a red card. Many pundits stated the quality of the referee was poor and some says that City had bought the ref to win the match. A reverse fixture is still left which will held at Etihad. The German Giants has a hobby to humiliate English clubs, first they humiliated Spurs by smashing 7 goals then in Round of 16 they smashed 3 away goal without a reply, Bayern are already the favourites to win the reverse fixture at Allianz Arena. This year’s surprise team is Atlanta, they did an incredible comeback by qualifying for Round of 16 and later they humiliated Valencia in both the fixtures. With Juventus looking as a favourites to win was stunned by Lyon and are still trailing by 1 goal but a comeback at Turin with CR7 is possible for them. Last but not the least Napoli held Barcelona in the first leg with a 1-1 draw.
Quater Final-1
Here it comes, personally the most exciting fixture of this whole tournament.
The quarter final will be played between the winner of match between Man City and Real Madrid VS the winner in Juventus VS Lyon.
In this fixture we can expect CR7 return to Madrid, but both the teams are trailing by a goal. Madrid will play away at Etihad, while Juventus will play at home against Lyon. All the 4 team are equally are strong but in my view, Madrid are always a better team in away matches so they would snatch a sneaky victory at Etihad while Juventus may look fragile right now since restart, especially their defence looks shaky and in Lyon, Memphis Depay has come out of an injury to boost Lyon’s attack but I think the Ronaldo-Dybala partnership will outlook Lyon since they are playing at home.
Final Predictions: Real Madrid Vs Juventus
Quater Final-2
It’s a fixture of attack VS defence, RB Leipzig will play against Atletico Madrid. This fixture may go one-sided with not so scoring match. Diego Simeone has just eliminated the Champions Liverpool FC. Simeone’s team is known for their quality defence and Leipzig has just lost Timo Werner to Chelsea so it would be difficult for a team when they have lost their star player. Ultimately, Atletico will proceed to the next round.
Winner: Atletico Madrid
Quater Final-3
Barcelona will play at home against Napoli while Bayern will play home against Chelsea.
Barcelona and Napoli had 1-1 draw at Stadio San Paolo and now will play the reverse fixture at Camp Nou. We know Barcelona is a beast at Camp Nou but since restart, Barcelona looks shaky. Failed Transfers, internal problems with directors and coach and clashes with players, it’s not an ideal situation for Barcelona. They are already behind against Real Madrid in title race and now will face Napoli. On the other hand, Napoli looks a new team, they have defeated Juventus in Coppa Italia Final and are now looking as a more complete team so it would be difficult for the Catalans to defeat them.
Bayern will against Chelsea and have already defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge by a margin of 3 goals. Even though Chelsea have secured great signings like Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech but it would be really difficult for the London club to a comeback at Allianz Arena. Chelsea’s defence is shaky and fragile and can easily be exploited. They are not consistent on the other hand, Bayern have already won the Bundesliga for a record 8th time and won the DFB Pokal Cup and have signed Leroy Sane who will line up with Gnabry and Lewondowski. Bayern already looks favourite to win the cup, so I don’t think Chelsea would able to a comeback.
Final Predictions: Bayern Munich Vs Napoli SSC
Quater Final-4
Its Attacks VS Attack fixture, Both PSG and Atlanta are doing extremely well in this campaign. PSG have a good chance to go to semi-final for the first time in their history. PSG have a good squad with Neymar, Mbappe and Mauro Icardi in the front with Keylor Navas at the back.
Though, Atlanta are doing great in UCL and Serie A but with no past experience I see PSG as an ultimate Winner unless there is an upset caused by this exciting squad.
Winner: Paris Saint-Germain
Semi-Final-1
The Semi-final 1 would be played between winner of Quarter-final 1 and Quarter-final 3.
In quarter-final 1, I think Real Madrid will outclass Juventus due to past experience and having a great squad. Since, restart Madrid have won every La Liga game with Sergio Ramos leading the team. Their defence is already top-notch and their attack is looking strong with Benzema and Eden Hazard while Juventus may have Mr. Champions League (CR7) with them, it would be task for Juventus to knock them since, their defence is shaky and only Dybala and Ronaldo creates chances and they miss lots of opportunities in the matches.
In quarter-final 3 Bayern should outwit Napoli. Bayern have great attack in their team, their mid-field and defence are already strong while Napoli are looking strong but they don’t have in-depth squad. Napoli concede goals easily when not in form. Bayern with amazing front three will bully Napoli. Bayern are eying for the treble and they are determined to do anything, right now they are unstoppable.
Final Prediction: Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich
Semi-Final-2
According to me, it would be contested between Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid.
I think Atletico would eliminate PSG. Atletico will do the same against PSG, the way they did against Liverpool. Simeone’s team would defend really well and it would be difficult for the Parisian club to create chances while Madrid will score goal from the only chances they would create and once they get the lead, they would change form offensive game to defensive game in their classic 4-4-2 formation and would eliminate PSG.
Winner: Atletico Madrid
Final
The Final would be played at Lisbon at Estadio Da Luz Stadium.
I think, Real Madrid would eliminate Bayern Munich because they have the experience to play in tough situations. Even though Bayern have a great attack, Zidane’s experience in this field and with a master tactics he would be able to eliminate the Bavarians from the competition. Zidane is a mastermind and a great tactician, he can easily play mind games and can read the game. On the other hand, Bayern would look for revenge and try to go in the final. It would be fun to watch the game but I think the Galaticos would eliminate the Bavarians.
So in the final it would be again the Madrid Derby just like in the 2014 season of UCL Final played at Lisbon. I think it would be a repeat of 2014 season with Real Madrid winning their 14th UCL trophy because Real attack more and they have good wingback at back. Real have already defeated Atletico in the league and in Copa Del Rey Final so Real have good chance to win the trophy and may even win their first treble if they win the league.
Winners: Real Madrid CF
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