Champions League quarterfinals prediction: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Paris qualify without worry, Bayern Barcelona is looking forward to a home comeback
The first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals has all ended, and the first leg of the eight games can be said to be a bit upset except for Bayern and Arsenal who lost away from home, and the results of the remaining six games are basically expected by fans. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all won the first leg and it was only a matter of time before they advanced to the quarterfinals; Inter Milan beat Atletico Madrid by only one goal at home in the first leg, which also added a lot of suspense to the second leg away game; Dortmund and Barcelona drew with their opponents away from home and had to win at home in the second leg to advance; Bayern Munich and Arsenal both lost by one goal away from home, but the difference of one goal is not big, and the second leg is likely to return to the home court to turn the tables.
Manchester City vs Copenhagen, this may be the largest difference in strength between the eight groups, and the first leg also proved this, although it is an away game, but Manchester City completely dominate the field, and the number of shots on target is as high as 13, if it is not for the excellent performance of the Copenhagen goalkeeper, Manchester City may have won a few more. City have been in excellent form since Kevin De Bruyne returned from injury, returning to home for the second leg and progressing to the quarter-finals with another win over their opponents.
Real Madrid vs Leipzig, Real Madrid beat Leipzig 1-0 away in the first leg, but if it weren't for the excellent performance of the three Lunin, Real Madrid may not be able to win on the road. However, Real Madrid will be the most terrifying Real Madrid when it returns to its home stadium, Real Madrid has been unbeaten in 10 consecutive games at home in the Champions League, with a record of 9 wins and 1 draw, while Leipzig's last 10 away records in the Champions League are 5 wins and 5 losses, and Real Madrid has a clear advantage. In the group stage of the Champions League last season, Real Madrid defeated Leipzig 2-0 at home, and the second leg was not difficult for Real Madrid to repeat the score of last season.
Real Sociedad VS Paris Saint-Germain, in the first leg, Paris easily defeated Real Sociedad 2:0 at home, leading in terms of possession, shots on goal and shots on target, and Real Sociedad had zero shots on target in the whole game. In the second leg, Real Sociedad faced Paris Saint-Germain at home, Real Sociedad's last 10 Champions League home records are 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, and Paris's last 10 Champions League away records are 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses.
Atletico Madrid VS Inter Milan, Inter Milan defeated Atletico Madrid 1:0 at home in the first leg, but the advantage of the whole game is obvious, if it is not for the striker's poor shooting skills and Atletico goalkeeper Oblak's bravery, Inter may be able to lock up the victory in the first leg. Atletico Madrid only lost 1 goal away from home, which also made them see the hope of promotion in the second leg back at home, Atletico Madrid performed very well at home in the Champions League, the last 10 Champions League home records are 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses, and this season's Champions League group stage is 3 wins; Inter Milan's last 10 Champions League away records are also 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses, but Inter Milan has been a poor record in Spain away games, the last 5 visits to Spain, the record is 1:1 Real Sociedad, 3:3 Barcelona, 0:2 Real Madrid, 2:3 Real Madrid and 1: 2 Barcelona, unwinn. However, Inter Milan relied on the one-goal advantage in the first leg, and if the away game can focus on defensive counterattacks, it may not have a chance to break Spain's embarrassing record of not winning away, and is optimistic about Inter Milan's promotion.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven, in the first leg, Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 away to PSV Eindhoven in a slightly inferior situation, which also gave them a big hope of returning to their home stadium to advance. Borussia Dortmund have an excellent home record in the Champions League, with five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 Champions League home games, and are unbeaten at home in the group stage of the Champions League this season, while PSV Eindhoven have won four wins, drawn four and lost two of their last 10 Champions League away games. There is a good chance that the two sides will decide the quarter-finals through extra-time or even a penalty shoot-out.
Barcelona VS Napoli, in the first leg, Barcelona was forced to draw 1:1 by Napoli when they had the advantage of away from home, and Xavi's on-the-spot coaching level was once again questioned. However, Napoli's form this season has plummeted compared to last season, narrowly holding Barcelona to a draw in the first leg thanks to Osimhen's brilliance, and the second leg may not be so lucky. Barcelona's last 10 Champions League home records are 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, and this season's Champions League group stage has won all 3 games, while Napoli's last 10 Champions League away records are 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. Barcelona has played Napoli many times in recent seasons, with 3 draws and 3 draws to remain unbeaten, and is very hopeful of taking advantage of the home advantage to defeat the opponent and advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Bayern Munich VS Lazio, Bayern lost 0:1 to Lazio away in the first leg, which can be called the biggest upset in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Bayern has no hope of defending the league this season, the German Cup has also been out, and the Champions League has become Bayern's last hope. Bayern's last 10 Champions League home games 7 wins and 3 draws remain unbeaten, Lazio's last 10 Champions League away games 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses, the home dragon met the away bug, although Bayern fell behind by 1 goal in the first leg, but with the advantage of home still has a very good chance to turn defeat into victory and advance to the next round.
Arsenal vs Porto, the first leg of Arsenal's away game against Porto, could have won a draw away from home, but in stoppage time by the opponent World Wave stunner, it still disappointed Gunners fans. However, only 1 goal behind, Arsenal has a very good chance to turn over at home, Arsenal's last 10 Champions League home records are 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, and this season is the Champions League group stage 3 consecutive wins, while Porto's last 10 Champions League away records are 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. In addition, Arsenal fans are reassured that Arsenal and Porto have played 7 times, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, of which Arsenal won all 3 home games, and all of them won by a large score, and Arsenal has every chance to win at home, so as to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals again.
Therefore, Bao Ge predicts that this season's Champions League quarter-finals will be Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
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