UEFA Champions League 20203/2024: Group Stage Review
Some time ago I made a post talking my prognostics and now it is time to see what are corrected.
Group A
In my prediction, I gave Bayern Munich and Manchester United as favorites.
As we can see, with two games to go before the end of the group stage, Bayern is already qualified for the next stage, but Manchester United has been disappointing.
At the moment, Manchester United, Copenhagen, and Galatasaray are fighting to secure the other qualifying place.
Group B
In my prediction, I gave Arsenal as favorites for qualification and that the remaining teams will have a difficult fight among themselves to get the other qualifying place.
As we can see, with two games to go before the end of the group stage, Arsenal only need 1 more point to guarantee qualification, while PSV and Lens have an advantage over Sevilla to get the other qualifying spot.
Will we see Sevilla out of European competition anytime soon?
Group C
In my prediction, Real Madrid and Napoli were the favorite teams to qualify for the next stage.
As we can see, Real Madrid already have qualification guaranteed and Napoli are very close to guaranteeing their qualification.
The fight for qualification for the Europa League is between Braga and Union Berlin, with the Portuguese team having a slight advantage.
Group D
In my prediction, Inter and Benfica were the favorite teams to qualify for the next stage and RB Salzburg would qualify for the Europa League.
Clearly, my predictions were wrong.
At the moment, Real Sociedad and Inter have already qualified for the next stage and RB Salzburg has a slight advantage in qualifying for the Europa League.
Benfica was the disappointment of this group, not having won any points.
Group E
In this group I was also unable to make a prediction because despite not having any European giants, they have quite balanced teams.
The classification shows that this is true and that at the moment 3 of the 4 teams are still fighting to qualify for the next phase.
It will be interesting to see the fight until the end
Group F
In the group of death I was unable to make a prediction as any of the teams could qualify for the next stage.
The classification shows this because at this moment, with still 6 points up for grabs, any of the teams can qualify for the next phase.
Group G
Manchester City were the clear favorites to qualify and did not disappoint, having already qualified for the next stage.
My prediction was that RB Leipzig would also qualify, and both teams are already through.
All that remains is to decide which team will go to the Europa League
Group H
In my prediction, Barcelona and Porto were the favorites to qualify.
Although they are not yet qualified, they are well on their way, both teams have 9 points and only need 3 more points to guarantee qualification.
We will still have a Porto - Shaktar team that is 3 points away from the first two qualifiers and that in the last round beat Barcelona.