The GREATEST Champions League Round ?? | UCL Quarter Finals 1st Leg Review

We have just witnessed some of the greatest champions league football of the modern era in the 23/24 quarter finals. Goals, drama, yoda. The games had it all.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid was the pick of the bunch and it did not disappoint. But neither did any of the other match. We have to discuss.
Transcript and sources: footballiconic.com
Twitter: / theofficial_fi
Instagram: / chips009
00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - Manchester City vs Real Madrid
06:09 - Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
08:25 - Atletico Madrid vs Borrussia Dortmund
11:07 - PSG vs Barcelona
Background music:
@pinkxo (Prod Pink)
Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[@liam45506]

The world needs to stop for a second and smell the roses. This current era of football that we have is truly fantastic, close premier league title races, new rivalries forming, the passage of the old guard from the new. Football is in very good hands and I hope we can all appreciate the amount of wonderful competition that we are all seeing.

[@FootballIconic]

Couldn’t agree more. There will always be problems (VAR, referees etc.), but we’re in a great era!

[@jhines5713]

If only oil countries weren't cheating their way to trophies and ruining the game.

[@swvi9459]

It's actually the opposite situation. This era of football is not very good. I feel sorry for kids today who didn't grew up in mid 90's and early 00's when the best football was played

[@hxydenyt6072]

fr!

[@cheeseball5030]

@@swvi9459🙄

[@Random-ass-content]

As a young football fan this is amazing to see now I know what the older fans mean when they describe the generation they witnessed

[@nateypoo]

I'm not young but I'm not old, but this year is the year I've really been watching more football than ever, even after going back to the office full-time. It helps me pass the time while I'm wasting away, but luckily I can watch and/or listen while I'm there. I wish I was really into the beautiful game during Messi and Ronaldo's prime years, but I was still a "I only really just watch it when it's the World Cup" American fan. Now I have favorite clubs in almost all the top leagues around the world. Anyway, watching this UCL QF first leg round was fkn epic, mates. I couldn't believe I got to witness all of this from my phone.

[@tomekkaminski2677]

To watch Ronaldinho and Zidane is still something different

[@SksksskSosos-hf3td]

I was in school😓😓

[@Silence8766]

@@SksksskSosos-hf3tdsame

[@Silence8766]

I watch Dinho games from KZbin clips.

[@TheAmericanLeprechaun]

This is probably the greatest champions league quarter finals draw

[@1237barca]

Only one team went away and won…

[@BoyBoy-nm9le]

@@1237barcavarca

[@user-gr8uz6mn3t]

⁠@@1237barcaand? The games themselves were amazing.

[@evilcube219]

​@@1237barca your names explains stuff you wouldn't agree to

[@Do27gg]

Nah nothing will top Barca v Liverpool and Ajax v spurs

[@realsausageroll]

After the city game someone said that Mbappe was better than haaland because he would never have a performance like Haaland did against Madrid, little did he know Mbappe proved him wrong

[@enchantedorange3141]

mbappe must've hated him a lot if he ghosted just to prove bro wrong

[@regisblessbin1937]

i think haaland has a waaaay worse track record than mbappe when it comes to big games, so i cant say they were completely wrong, but boy did they both ghost.

[@sama7496]

mbappe had 3 guys marking him

[@williamam3145]

​@@sama7496that is just false, there's several times when Mbappe had breathing space, Haaland had none whatsoever, they weren't even letting him touch the ball.

[@platypus96175]

@@sama7496 because he switched wings every time

[@AJD...]

Modric still proving he's one of the best in the world at this age

[@BiggestBirdonMars]

Bro came on against tired legs😂😂😂

[@d3w222]

@@BiggestBirdonMars bro is pushing 40 years old with no where near the genetic freak physical ability as ronaldo yet he pushes himself just as hard and is still nothing but class when he is on a pitch. one of the only players to win a ballon d'or against messi and ronaldo. put respect on him please, people always gas up ozil so much in comment sections when this guy is second only to xavi and the greats like zizou and all the classic goat midfielders like platini and pirlo and what have you. still useful on a rma roster at 38 years old is unmatched man.

[@BiggestBirdonMars]

@@d3w222 all the things you listed are correct, but there's a reason man's aint starting matches, he came on against tired legs bro😂😂

[@AJD...]

@@BiggestBirdonMars so are you saying every time someone is subbed in late they should just raw dog everyone on the pitch? You should try playing football yourself if you think that.

[@krugga400]

@@AJD...that mf is just trolling

[@alexandergebremichael8527]

I'm calling it right now, next week's games are gonna be anything but 0-0 lmao

[@paweborkowski6959]

I'm calling it now. One of you will be wrong.

[@MoonlightTheGreat]

Tinashe if you see this, big fan. have been watching you for a long time. Just wanna appreciate your work. You're amazing mate, keep it up 👍

[@stefankatsarov5806]

​@@Steadysoldier6 Pretty sure thats his name ( the chanel owner) he says it in the begining of every video.

[@FootballIconic]

Cheers man! Of course I see it!

[@endervibez3259]

@@FootballIconicLove your vids bro But Im saying Tomorrow and Wednesday It will be 1-0 games Except for City Vs Madrid Which will be like 4-3 or smth 😂❤

[@kyriakos02]

Tinashe never fails to deliver

[@johnrockyryan]

Agreed him and Balon football are incredible football channels top notch shit

[@asparceproton1]

Don't forget that Pedri came off the bench after being out injured to deliver a brilliant assist over the top of PSG's backline to Raphinha! That attack was started by none other than Pau Cubarsi. If that kid stays healthy he might end up being one of the best ball-playing center backs ever.

[@carlosmedrano6868]

Every seasons the dame comment😂😂

[@abhinabaroy3858]

No doubt

[@asparceproton1]

@@carlosmedrano6868 Mad that your club can't foster any youth talent?

[@subhrajitpradhan9451]

Thats the problem tho, Barca tend to play young players way too much and that results in them getting injured (Gavi one was really heartbreaking) And also the pedri assist reminded me a bit of KDB-like passes (the on against newcastle to Oscar Bobb).

[@sreenivaskamath4243]

As a Barca fan, it feels so good to be finally be back to be part of these nights, to be part of these conversations. It's time to dream big now.

[@1RandomDuck1]

Not only did I cosume the information of this video, I also consumed the entire Man City vs Real Madrid match.

[@FootballIconic]

How?

[@derEnzon]

I hate that i can't watch those games because the streaming services are to expensive. I would love to see the second leg games... I heard there are "free" options to stream those games but i don't know how to find them

[@didmof]

@@derEnzonI know about spanosb free sites. They normally stream the games on hd in rojadirectaenvivo and pirlotv. It is Spanish commentary but they are in good quality. Sometimes with a little 10-20 second delay so u should turn off al notifications in ur phone

[@didmof]

@@derEnzonTheres a lot of free sites i speak spanish so i use rojadirectoenvivo and pirlotv obviously they only have spanish commentators. Both have a little delay about 5-10 seconds and are plagued with ads so install an adblock for ur browser and turn any football notification that could appear on ur phone

[@changelive4075]

​@@derEnzon watch it from Yalla shoot

[@Jon-hh5ts]

u forgot to add bellingham to that ghost list at the start

[@nonamesadded]

Let's not forget 2018/19

[@satoukazuma2875]

I'd like to, we were so fucking close to a treble

[@Liamnoen]

​@@satoukazuma2875FR 😭

[@giventema4009]

Quadruple

[@txlmu]

We were so close to winning 😔😔

[@utkarshbarca]

No I don't want to remember 2018/19

[@The6Foot4Asian]

Excluding the lastest World Cup Final, the Madrid vs City game was the most fun I’ve had watching the sport since the Barca comeback vs PSG.

[@jist9119]

Don forget city madrid with prime benzema that was more fun

[@derEnzon]

It's sad that i can't watch those games because the streaming services are to expensive. I would love to see the second leg games... I heard there are "free" options to stream those games but i don't know how to find them

[@gontsekganyago4079]

Yandex search engine

[@derEnzon]

@@gontsekganyago4079 for streaming games?

[@user-eq8or9tf9n]

​@derEnzon Seriously??.mobile phone,,,Playstore...Football TV HD...download...enjoy 😊🫡👍

[@darrenmcnairney5407]

For me, saka should not have got a penalty. I think this tie has confirmed for me that Manchester City and Real Madrid are the two best football teams in the world

[@johnrockyryan]

Agreed Saka should have soldiered through and burried it the inexperience in the CL got the best of him in that moment, he didn't dive as some say but definitely not a pen

[@nickvanrijn9304]

@@johnrockyryanSaka has possession. Neuer has forward uncontrolled motion. No contact on ball. Stonewall penalty. If this happens to your squad you’re pulling a Klopp or Tuchel and demanding a replay.

[@Thijmenkoekjes]

​@@nickvanrijn9304 how is it a penalty for saka if he kicks neuer while in the air?

[@Rossoneri2]

​@@nickvanrijn9304there's no need for saka to put his leg out like that. If he tries to just go past him and gets taken down, he has more probability of it being a pen

[@Domoreyoga_]

Not a penalty, Saka should have got a yellow, penalty should have been for Bayern when to Gabriel touched the ball 🤡

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Thanks for the coverage as always chief ♥️

[@TGTR-06660]

Barça fan here. But really, all I have to say is, your channel is awesome. Your analysis are spot on, a true football commentator. Thanks for all the content!

[@getnoscoped864]

awesome vid dawg 👍 your videos are gas, keep it up Tinashe 🤝

[@youkaliciousx299]

I really loved your analysis and even just your own personal takes one each of the matchups. I'd honestly also love a quarterfinals review of the Europa League if you ever get the chance to do that. Europa League this year has had some very spicy matches

[@diegoperera1025]

"Yoda made an appearance" 💀😭

[@boitumelorapudi2111]

I’ve beeeen waiting for this video 😩😩😩❤️❤️

[@LeeRenthlei]

Actually quite happy with away goal rule being abolished.

[@ashtonndlovu9470]

Me too I've always hated it

[@_official_royalty9646]

This channel doing numbers….as it should 🎉😂❤

[@samuelsektak5451]

Was waiting for this❤

[@fiddytroisvis]

Cheers Tinashe, this city fan appreciates you and hopes you're well ❤️🤝💙

[@shreyjha6212]

Hey man, love your videos and have been a follower since your early days. Just a suggestion from my end- would love to see some historical vids back, like the "How good was player X actually" ones, keep growing man!

[@obrienluna150]

Just found your channel like a month ago, love it bro! Ps Dortmund is okay at home we’ve had a good month in March/april but we lost our last game now lose this one so we’ll see

[@foundyif]

This is gonna be a repeat of 2013, just hope the final goes differently. Dortmund are the real dark horse this season.

[@nero0610]

Was hoping to see ur review soon bro✨

[@AsphereLP]

I (sadly) started to watch the city vs real game at min 60. Ive heard that Foden wasnt at his best in the first hour, but damn. During the time I watched this game, he was by far the best player on that pitch. The last time Ive seen so much domination from one player was watching bellingham in the bundesliga but its insane to show this in the best matchup of modern football.

[@olsenfernandes3634]

Honestly, i was wondering why you dont post videos that often but now that i know that you're not a full time youtuber it all makes sense...

[@DevinBosserman]

You have the best football content

[@robs9237]

Those matches were absolute bangers

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

Love this!!!

[@humphreyhumphrey7748]

Heard Tinashe and immediately subscribed

[@SSJWAnimation]

Worst part about this all was that my team Leeds United were also playing at this time. So I was just seeing Man City goal, Real Madrid goal, Real Madrid goal, Man City goal. I was like WTF?!

[@Belligol.]

This will be remembered in the same class of cl campaign as 18/19, despite the initial slow start, now do the funny Barcelona v Arsenal final rematch

[@nucleartaco87]

As a Bayern supporter I totally agree with your assessment of our match against Arsenal. Gnabry's goal was a result of Raya coming way out of the box and throwing off Arsenal's defense so bad it left them vulnerable and so open, and of course Harry Kane was going to score a penalty at the Emirates, it's like a rule at this point. Big fan of the channel and have learned so much from your videos. Cheers!

[@Historyunfoldd]

These frequent uploads are crazy we are so spoiled

[@jimmywalker8354]

Great video as always Tinashe! Good job standing, sitting is the new smoking. I am happy Dembele celebrated, it was a hell of a goal and the non-celebration is a complete nonsense.

[@franze4]

mfs who said UEFA shouldn’t have taken away the away goal rule because it made first legs boring🤡🤡🤡

[@HaanSoIo]

There it is, my glorious king

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I watched more of these matches live than I would have otherwise, as a neutral. My club Ajax is far removed from the UCL… I tuned in to both Tuesday matches a little late and… poof, Real was 2-1 ahead, Arsenal and Bayern had both scored one. I’d mostly watched Arsenal Bayern in the remainder of the first half and Real City in the second half. On Wednesday I watched PSG Barça basically in its entirety, after a day at the theme park. Only tuned in to Atleti Dortmund once or twice. Not that that one wasn’t fun, but the match in Paris was great, especially the second half. Edit: You wore an Ajax shirt. I thank you for your support.

[@kylephaneuf9975]

Never forget the Valwordie 🎉

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

Those two nights of Champions League football was crazy. Next week I want more.

[@tanakagore2557]

Watching from 🇿🇼

[@HerrKicker]

nice video!

[@paigemichael-shetley5306]

re: Dortmund at home. Quite honestly, it’s a lottery with this group on whether or not they‘ll show up whether they’re home or away. It‘s been quite a frustrating season for BVB fans. The on-field product has been uninspiring, they‘re terrible at buildup, their CBs make mistakes everywhere, and Terzic’s lineup and sub decisions have been extremely hard to explain quite often. (He subbed on Marius Wolf and Salih Ozcan for attacking players toward the end of leg one against Eindhoven when it was 1-1. Seriously.) Basically we‘ve been shithousing our way through the season and hoping it works, and frankly it’s a miracle we are still in a UCL position with all of the points we‘ve dropped to mid-table or below Bundesliga teams. There‘s quite a need for a managerial and cultural change at the club- and while I‘m not willing to give up Champions League next year to get there, it nonetheless will almost certainly cement Terzic‘s position if they make UCL next year.

[@sibongamazibuko2358]

This guy is awesome.. 😂❤

[@arthurthompson4278]

2018/19 semi finals will never be topped

[@JeanjacqueMatolano-wo6mg]

Least insane liverpool fan:

[@stevlajer4823]

@@JeanjacqueMatolano-wo6mg they were so good man

[@soap1056593]

Welp. You’re gonna have to do it again lmao against Atlanta

[@D.Rodrigues_18]

@@JeanjacqueMatolano-wo6mgYou’re forgetting the Lucas Moura Hatrick?

[@johnrockyryan]

​@@JeanjacqueMatolano-wo6mg come on man you have to admit those semi finals were absolute cinema more so than these quarter final matches

[@cowboyx1303]

God bless the starry nights of the Champions League! Nights like this are reminders why we love the UCL and the beautiful game.

[@Badabumpow]

If i ever meet you: free beer...or soda if you not drinking. God damn i love your videos🙌

[@MrBenraf]

Awesome 🎉

[@Mvllon]

Couldnt watch due to driving home from the eclipse, but damn was i hype checking the score every couple of minutes.

[@gugga2745]

woahhhhh the shelf is getting filled

[@jsocials]

I wouldn't say the best ever but the best we've seen in a very long time. UCL 1999-2000 season is still one of the best

[@chanendlerbong]

Best UCL knockouts since 2019 we are only missing an underdog

[@loni9152]

despite the good run they are having, id still say barca

[@FootballIconic]

Either Dortmund or Atletico, I guess haha

[@tomekkaminski2677]

Barca is the underdog imo

[@chanendlerbong]

@@tomekkaminski2677 agreed actually

[@derEnzon]

@@tomekkaminski2677 i think dortmund is more underdog than barca. Barca has spent way more money and the whole squad has a way higher market value.

[@jimmothy8707]

This is football heritage. Can't remember the last time when I actually enjoyed all QF matches.

[@maxmagnus3793]

I saw real vs city live, it was 🔥

[@danieltube7361]

Damn, what fantastic knockout stage! Excitement, tension! I hope we will see this next year (right, UEFA?)

[@Hypocrisy.Allergic]

Every year I say quarter finals are the only phase worth watching

[@saier1414]

Quick note: I find it kind of funny that so far, 2 out of 2 champions league reviews have not mentioned bellingham. Starting to think that the guy was just a figment of my imagination, maybe he was actually just never there.

[@dennisgodman9732]

The Europa League went crazy too!

[@ezraezra2928]

Really? I think Atalanta destroying Liverpool at Anfield might be the major headline.

[@jackprice4959]

Thank you for calling the nil-nil draws. We are for some cinema next week now 👍

[@poppyharlow4448]

Bro i just had the most fire tacos

[@IDontKnowWhoJoeIs]

BVB at Home vs BVB Away isn't necessarily THAT big off a difference, but for Atleti it is like day and night. Dortmund's slight home-advantage VS Atletico's shocking away-record should be entertaining to watch, for Dortmund fans at least....

[@United_Wings]

It was amazing

[@chanel777]

Real vs city slowly becoming a classic where each game is insane in the last couple of years

[@423vol4]

Dortmund fan here We absolutely do play better at home but we’ve also had some stinkers, including losing 1-0 to Stuttgart last weekend. We struggle heavily in attack but I think it’s mainly a personnel problem. Terzic has just been awful this year. If we start Fullkrug in the 2nd leg we’ll be out of the competition.

[@bishalkhatiwada2607]

this era of football is truly underrated. youngsters like foden, bellingham, pedri starting to show their potential. kids like yamal, cubarsi turning elite at 16 and close title races in almost every league. well remember this time of football in future as a real competition for other eras.

[@plasticbudgie]

The match that got me into football was Liverpool beating Barcelona with that come back

[@user-ry4ci7dt8k]

I'm happy you called out the Gabriel incident. I could care less as a neutral, but the ref needs to play by rules, not feelings.

[@veldrensavoth7119]

6:26. *Xabi Alonso is a genius*

[@subhradipsaha9518]

I actually think that the away goals rule was better. There was more depth to it, more planning, more emotions.

[@vinnydiaz6959]

I watched city v Madrid at work and was shouting. My coworkers were like WTF

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

To me, as a Chelsea fan, I surely have my favorite games, and the most traumatic ones, but I’ll admit that this last Madrid x City was a special match!

[@stennostenno1346]

Thank the gods for the abolishment of the away goal rule

[@ayanbasu11]

I did the correct thing and watched both casts simultaneously. My eyes were dead afterwards, but for both days, absolute cinema. Why did UEFA schedule the matches at the same time?!

[@derEnzon]

It's sad that i can't watch those games because the streaming services are to expensive. I would love to see the second leg games... I heard there are "free" options to stream those games but i don't know how to find them

[@CalmNrelaxing1]

Nice shirt! Ajax

[@USC9210]

Luka Modric. Luka Modric. "The introduction of Luka Modric would... change... EVERYTHING." At his advanced age, it is just stunning.

[@Damian_1989]

Imagine if after all of this peak football, the second legs are all gritty nil-nils

[@astr0neer.]

Love the Ajax kit 🇳🇱

[@sphamandlasibiya6773]

Yoda ninja turtle thing😂😂😂😂

[@MarcusSanatan]

No more away goals looks like a tremendous success

[@tyrant7310]

2:19 You cheeky lil

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

MADNESS, I TELL YA!!

[@IZ4DAYZ_]

This video was as entertaining as Madrid vs city

[@Abdurrahmanmuad]

Not talking about bellinghams performance is criminal. Great video though

[@Gunner84]

Even Europa league had some very games tonight. One of the best week I'd say

[@TheScarletVillas]

we missed Dihno, Ronaldo, RC, Henry ,etc, but these new players are truly amazing !!!

[@johnrockyryan]

Arsenals fan here but the Phil Foden and Saka debate has to stop Foden is clear right now

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

Dembele should get the Figo treatment

[@yurismono]

I do agree that next week will be a snore fest 0-0/1-0 matches 😂

[@sentiasatransformasi]

man city n real madrid were basically promoting for an epic 2nd round

[@mincilimcisaacmaseko2452]

These matches are the only thing that were almost better than Wrestlemania 40🙏🏽🔥

[@JonasFilberg]

Lord

[@Harun-hr4em]

Watching Real Madrid vs Man City as a netrual is one of the best decisions i have made this year

[@ABadRash]

That pen shout was the correct call in the end; if it had been given we would have been talking about how soft it was and how the ref wanted to have a role in the game blah blah blah

[@derwaschbarmann8242]

btw in these 4 games they scored half (18 Goals) of the 16 matches in the round of 16 (36 Goals) what is just insane

[@tatendaezekielmanyara6884]

Couldnt smiling🤭🤭 after seeing Tinashe's AJAZ "'ziggo'" shirt. Zimboz lets gather here