UCL 2025: Prophet Matthew Speaks on Team That'd Win Champions League as Arsenal, Others Do Battle
- A Nigerian cleric has predicted the outcomes of the remaining matches of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League (UCL)
- Legit.ng reports that Arsenal lost their semi-final first leg to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), but they hope to turn things around in the reverse fixture slated for the Parc des Princes in France
- Barcelona and Inter Milan battle it out in the other fixture, and the pastor has named the team that will progress to the final
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global sports and football.
London, United Kingdom - Prophet Richard Matthew has said the least-expected team among the clubs in the last four of the prestigious UEFA Champions League (UCL) can clinch the coveted trophy.
Prophet Matthew made this disclosure in a video seen by Legit.ng on Friday, May 2.
Source: Twitter
Prophet Matthew said:
“The team nobody expects will win the Champions League. When we come to the final, then I will tell you who The Lord told me would win it. I already know who is winning the Champions League.
“Let me give you a clue. Remember 2012, nobody gave the eventual winner, Chelsea, the chance. I am seeing a repeat of what happened in the 2012 final. Watch out.”
Pastor Matthew's prediction can be viewed below:
UCL: Pastor says Arsenal would be knocked out
In the same vein, Bishop Papa Frank Lloyd sent the social media space agog when he predicted the outcome of the UCL knockout matches.
Recall Arsenal suffered a 1-0 semi-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, April 29, ahead of next week's reverse fixture.
Spanish giants Barcelona welcome Inter Milan to the Camp Nou in the other fixture, as both teams will battle to reach the final.
Speaking at the Light Bearer International Ministries in Port Harcourt, Bishop Lloyd declared that Arsenal will be knocked out in the semis.
The viral footage showed the cleric boldly predicting the outcomes of the upcoming matches involving Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. He stated that the Spanish club (Barcelona) would triumph over Italian side Inter Milan to secure a spot in the grand finale.
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Addressing the highly anticipated reverse fixture between PSG and Arsenal, the self-acclaimed 'commander-general of the prophecy' said it is going to be the “final before the final”.
‘Prophetic insights hold no water,’ Expert says
As excitement builds for the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash, a Nigerian sports psychologist has weighed in on the viral prediction made by Prophet Matthew about the likely winner of the tournament.
Dr. Ayodele Adekunle spoke to Legit.ng, emphasised that preparation, tactics, and performance on the pitch, not spiritual forecasts, will determine which team advances.
“The concept of prophetic insights from clerics is just absolutely empty, and sentiment holds no water in tactical formation of the teams,” he said.
Expert makes prediction on Inter vs Barcelona
Meanwhile, a sportscaster, Ruth Odunayo, has tipped Barcelona to overcome Inter Milan on Tuesday, May 6.
According to Odunayo, Barcelona's chance could be the physical aspect they have much younger players that can run more.
She told Legit.ng:
"I'd fancy Barcelona to beat Inter 5:3 to progress to the final of the Champions League. I don't know if it means a 2:0 at San Siro or another goalfest but let's stay calm."
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Henry rates Arsenal's chances
Legit.ng earlier reported that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes the UCL tie is not over and anything can happen in the second leg in France.
Henry claimed PSG were the better side in the match at the Emirates, adding that Arsenal needs to change a lot of things to stand a chance in the second leg.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a sports psychologist for this report.
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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.
Adekunle Ayodele Olusola (Sports Psychologist and Mental Performance Expert) Dr Adekunle Ayodele Olusola, is a lecturer in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos. Specialising in emotional regulation and mental skills training, he helps athletes achieve peak performance. He also teaches sports psychology at the Nigeria Institute of Sports and has numerous publications on therapy, physical exercise, and mental preparation for athletic excellence.
