"Jiangshan Upset Picks" Issue 26120: Real Madrid Suffering Serious Midfield Injuries, Inter Aim to Take Advantage and Storm the Bernabeu_Dortmund_La Liga_Champions League

Jin Shikai: Today we will discuss this Tuesday early-morning football schedule, which consists of 6 Champions League qualifying-stage matches, 5 Championship matches, 2 EFL Cup matches, and 1 other match, for a total of 14 games. Let us first discuss the most-watched clash between the La Liga and Serie A giants in the opening round of the Champions League group stage. At 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on September 9, Real Madrid will host Inter Milan at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid currently sit third in La Liga this season, with 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 3; Inter currently sit second in Serie A, with 3 wins from 3 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 3, making their opening three-match winning run highly valuable. Both teams are traditional giants in their respective leagues. The odds have lowered the home win price to around 1.73, but Inter's balance between attack and defense at the start of the Serie A season presents a challenge for any away match. How should the trend of this game be judged?

Jiang Shan: This opening-round Champions League group-stage match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan is a typical clash between two strong teams, and the gap in strength is not significant. Real Madrid have home advantage and unquestionable European pedigree, ranking third in La Liga this season after 4 matches with 3 wins and 1 loss, scoring 10 and conceding 3; Inter have won all 3 of their Serie A matches, scoring 8 and conceding 3, ranking second. The odds have lowered the home win price to around 1.73, showing clear support for Real Madrid's home advantage. Looking at Real Madrid, they have home advantage, rich European experience, and top-level squad depth in Europe, but early-season integration of new signings and rotation remain variables. Looking at Inter, they have started Serie A with three straight wins and multiple attacking threats, but Champions League away matches have historically been a hurdle they need to overcome. Overall, Real Madrid have the home advantage and clear motivation, with a strong foundation to avoid defeat; however, Inter are in excellent form and capable of creating a draw away from home, so Real Madrid are unlikely to win by a large margin. Back Real Madrid to avoid defeat, with a draw requiring special attention. (3/1)

Jin Shikai: We continue with this Champions League clash between the Bundesliga and La Liga sides. At 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on September 9, Borussia Dortmund will host Villarreal at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund currently sit second in the Bundesliga this season, with 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 2, showing inconsistent form; Villarreal currently sit 16th in La Liga, with 2 draws and 1 loss in 3 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8, and are in poor form. The odds have lowered the home win price to around 1.87, but the Yellow Submarine have deep European experience, and poor La Liga form does not necessarily mean poor European form. How should the trend of this game be judged?

Jiang Shan: In this opening-round Champions League group-stage match, Dortmund host the Yellow Submarine. The odds have lowered the home win price to around 1.87, and although the gap appears clear, Villarreal's European pedigree is the biggest uncertainty in this match. Dortmund have 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 Bundesliga matches this season, scoring 5 and conceding 2, ranking second, with fluctuations in both attack and defense; Villarreal have 2 draws and 1 loss in 3 La Liga matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8, ranking 16th. For Dortmund, they have home advantage and are regular European competitors, but the defensive instability exposed by two Bundesliga defeats at the start of the season cannot be ignored. For the Yellow Submarine, their La Liga struggles remain, but their resilience in European competitions is still present, while squad depth for handling European and domestic competitions simultaneously is a concern. Overall, Dortmund have home and strength advantages, with a foundation to avoid defeat; however, Villarreal's ability to rebound in Europe should not be underestimated, and a draw requires special attention. Dortmund are favored to avoid defeat, with a draw requiring special attention.

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