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Explanation thread time. In recent seasons, we have seen an underdog UCL side go really far and more of teams that actually use teamwork (Liverpool and Bayern) as suppose to teams relying on individual players (Barcelona with Messi)
Spanish teams have lost their cool in the UCL after Real Madrid’s 2016-18 dominance. British and German sides have dominated in 2019 and 2020 resulting in a winner from each country (Liverpool and Bayern). This year, I think will be the same with some very surprising underdogs
The likes of Sevilla, Atalanta, RB Leipzig, Ajax, and Lazio all have potential to be underdogs this year. I think of all of them, Lazio will make the deepest run. They maintain their super team from last year which features a world class striker in Immobile and a superb midfield.
For the teams I predicted in the last 4 (Lazio, Juventus, Bayern, Liverpool) I feel as this time, we’ll have Italy getting a chance to have 2+ teams in the Semis like with Spain in 2017, England in 2019, and both Germany and France in 2020
Juve seem good under Pirlo and Lazio are imo the surprise package for this season but both will crash out in the semis and we’re getting a champion vs champion final. 2020 Champs vs 2019 Champs (Bayern and Liverpool) arguably the two strongest teams itw rn
Both have great teamwork, Bayern have the advantage with goalkeeper and midfield while Liverpool’s advantage is their defense and depth. The attack is tied. The depth imo is why i think Liverpool will win the UCL this season. Bayern has great depth but the squad is very small
Bayern are also very prone to injuries and fatigue. Liverpool though their defense is good, it can be shaky at times and can cost them (ex: vs Watford and Atletico last season). Liverpool are known for having a sloppy defense but also have arguably the best defense itw
Liverpool needs to tighten their defense a slight bit (possibly playing Van Dijk and Fabinho together allowing for a super midfield of Henderson, Thiago, and Wijnaldum). Bayern needs to increase their depth (ex: backup for Pavard and a stronger midfield depth and another winger)
Team wise, there both equally tied when their at their. Bayern may have the edge due to their midfield but Liverpool’s depth is why I predicted Liverpool will be the 2020-21 #UCL winners. End of thread
