If Madrid score early then I reckon City will shit themselves.
They can be got it but Madrid need huge games from Hazard and Rodrygo
They can be got it but Madrid need huge games from Hazard and Rodrygo
Champions League Round of 16 (18th Feb - 8th Aug)
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True, but Memphis plays for Lyon and while De Ligt plays for Juve he gets points deducted for being from Ajax.
Whoever gets an early goal in City vs Madrid will go through.
Benz will be the key. Carried Madrid through the last part of the season. Had an exceptional year. This is the crunch though. Hopefully he’ll pull it off.
Good point. It is tricky this.
Was injured and isn't fully fit yet.
What's happening with Bernardo? Seems to be being phased out
Been nowhere near as good as he was last season, really.
You’d have to fancy Madrid they’ve won 10 of their last 11 matches, although a DeBruyne master class would be better to watch
BT Sport genuinely just ran a segment comparing Madrid’s recent habit of winning European titles without domestic success with Liverpool. In my lifetime Madrid have won 7 European cups compared to Liverpool’s 2 ffs!!
Don’t you want to see Simeone get to face his personal battle with “the team with CR7” again? His record is absolutely mental in that sense so I’d love to see Atleti face Juve at some stage for that reason alone.
he was City's best player in the away leg, plus Aguero is injuredWho would you have started
Fancy Madrid to turn up tonight and win. Ramos playing on the pitch would have been better though
This is a joke really. 7 CLs in 22 years.
Rodri any gundo in mf, fancy Madrid now.
From the little I've seen from Real Madrid this season, it seems like attackers struggle to get the better of Ferland Mendy in direct individual battles. With dribbling in 1v1 being arguably Mahrez's biggest strength , or rather his role in Pep's system, then he might be worried that he'll be nullified in a similar way to how Bisakka dealt with Sterling. In this way, he might prefer Foden who can be very direct when deployed on the right, like I witnessed in the U17 World Cup, but also someone that can be a creative presence and therefore asking different questions than mainly 1v1 situations. Despite having 9 assists, many of Mahrez's detractors believe he's selfish, and I've heard from City fans that he's the one player that will have fans groaning with his decision making. With De Bruyne looking to peel to the right, we might see a rotation with Foden momentarily occupying central areas. It's also possible that by the time Mahrez comes on (if he comes on) Mendy will be on a yellow which will position Mahrez to have the blessing of Pep to be as direct as possible. Notwithstanding Mendy's offensive abilities mind. It will be interesting to see how it pans out . All in all, not saying its the right or incorrect decision for that matter. It's potentially a reason which Pep took into consideration
UEFA to help Real to go to next round, and show City who's the boss.
Lyon to win and surprise everyone.
Lyon to win and surprise everyone.
Really looking forward to this, 13 European Cups between the two clubs
I think its too defensive. He needs a Mharez or Silva to work the space behind Hazard.
Who would you have started
He obviously knows infinitely more about the game than I do but going defensively in a home leg means you have to see it outbor the knives are out.
Plus I think they drop down levels as a side when trying to be play more defensively. Watching them nervously defending in the second leg v us was a real eye opener.
Its maybe why Peps sides, by and large, go out in these massive scoring ties since leaving Barca. He isnt very good at setting it up
The Champions League anthem without a crowd is just sad
Where's the boos in the fake crowd noise for the Champions League anthem?
Haha
Right, let's see what Madrid can do.
City coaching staff booing the anthem to represent the fans
Those Real Madrid tops a terrible looking
Why the feck are both games being played at the same time?
Going to be good this....
HALA MADRID!
HALA MADRID!
What does the ”we’re not really here” city banner means?
That City XI doesnt look that impressive.
If Madrid are on their game, they should win this
If Madrid are on their game, they should win this
Where can I watch the Juve game?
BT Sports 2. Channel 414.
Surprisingly, Madrid are 5-1 to win this game so I stuck a cheeky 20 on it
Really hope Madrid do it. Hazard must be up there for one of the worst transfers of recent times.
Fingers crossed for some dodgy decisions in favor of Madrid.
Doesn't even come close to Sanchez
Why is Pep wearing PJ?
Meh, Alexis. And watch Hazard score a brace now.
Likewise!