Champions League 2024-25

[Xaviniesta]

Watching these Croats at City coming up clutch against a parked bus reminds me of the times we had that fraud Rakitić resorting to side passes when we faced similar situations

 

[CatalinR10]

City @ 2.50 odds to win

They win or they are out

Here we go.

 

[CatalinR10]

1st spot in the CL group could have been a nice flex

It is what it is.

 

[serghei]

Shouldn't be like 4 teams that our opponent could stem from?

 

[FCBfan22]

So, either RM or Bayern plays City. The other plays Celtic.

PSG has a French opponent. Either Monaco or Brest (the other plays Benfica). Also 50% chance of Milan - Juve.

 

[serghei]

Farmers reloaded.

 

[DHorozov]

And we will be up against PSG, Benfica, Brest or Monaco in the 1/8 Finals... french invasion in our bracket...

 

[serghei]

That is very good.

 

[FCBfan22]

Odds on Madrid getting Celtic...

 

[DonAK]

 

[Birdy]

BRACKET

 

[gregorrin10]

So Madrid getting Celtic, even though they're should've gotten City? First round should be set in stone, according to rankings, otherwise what's the point, when you still get only 50 % chance of an opponent, according to the table?

It should be automatically:

9-24
10-23
11-22 (Real City) not like now when it's 11-21/22.

Stupid rule.

Also, how does this work when the top 8 join? Another 50% draw? I'm guessing Top 8 (who play the 2nd leg at home) can get anyone from the 8 teams who won in the first knockout round (thus 9-16 ranked teams technically)??? I'm guessing this is it, cause rankings aren't a thing anymore after the first knockout round, teams who win the first round won't be ranked 9-16th anymore, no? So the only logical thing is anyone from top 8 can get anyone from the other (promoted through the first knockout round) 8 teams.

 

[serghei]

Our quarters possibilities look very good compared to the other side.

 

[FCBfan22]

Damn, we have a nice road to semifinals. Other side looks much tougher.

 

[DonAK]

Damn, we have a nice road to semifinals. Other side looks much tougher.

PSG could be tough in the R16 though if we draw them.
Barcola, Kvara and Dembele on the wings. Especially if Araujo is standing around with his arms raised all the time.