Milan is also not in the favorite over Inter even though Milan played as the home team in the first leg. Inter and Manchester City are both favorites at the odds, but I hope it's not a trap.
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I don't think Real Madrid are the favorites to win the first leg against Manchester City. It seems to doubt Real Madrid's low chances because they are an experienced team and also playing at home. However, it is possible that Real Madrid will lose at home if Manchester City are really able to put pressure on Benzema cs throughout the match.
Milan is also not in the favorite over Inter even though Milan played as the home team in the first leg. Inter and Manchester City are both favorites at the odds, but I hope it's not a trap.
Milan is also not in the favorite over Inter even though Milan played as the home team in the first leg. Inter and Manchester City are both favorites at the odds, but I hope it's not a trap.
What do you think about the AC Milan team? I don't think SME Loans can secure a victory against Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Because Inter Milan is performing very well in other leagues. But luck can't be told AC Milan can luckily secure the victory. It is not possible to predict the semi-finals.
It's not easy to make predictions for these two teams in the semifinals of the Champions League if you look at the performances of the two from their respective leagues, because these two teams are very close in their own league standings with a number of points that are not much different so I just assume that their matches in the semifinals of the Champions League this time it can take place more fiercely by exerting all the abilities they have.In fact, you could bet on Milan to win and Inter to win and you could make a profit either way, unless it's a draw of course, which is a possibility. But as long as you have both teams winning making you profit, that is a risk you could take. I will do that, I will put 100$ on Milan to win and same for Inter to win, if they do not end the game at a tie, then we are going to end up with a profit for me, draw is still possible without a doubt, but I am willing to take a risk, I mean if I picked just one team I had a chance to lose anyway.
Madrid is indeed a strong team but I still think this season is a great opportunity for Man City. they are scarier than last season and Madrid know very well how strong their opponents are at the moment.
Moreover, it is reported that some of Madrid's players are also not in their best condition. but players like Modric are reportedly very ready to face Man City tomorrow.
Madrid has quality in the Champions League, but Man City also has a chance. we'll see who will be tougher in the semifinals.
Moreover, it is reported that some of Madrid's players are also not in their best condition. but players like Modric are reportedly very ready to face Man City tomorrow.
Madrid has quality in the Champions League, but Man City also has a chance. we'll see who will be tougher in the semifinals.
I support Manchester City in the Champions League this season, but of course I also have my eyes on Real Madrid's chances. Real Madrid will be playing at home in the first leg tomorrow, so the odds of winning are probably good compared to Pep Guardiola's men. But either way, we have to be pretty realistic about both teams' form this season regardless of their experience in the Champions League. Manchester City have been in steady form lately and they look very confident of Champions League success so Real Madrid will have to be wary of the downside.
Last season was a lesson for Manchester City when they were defeated by Madrid in the semi-finals, so this season the same mistakes must not be repeated and I hope Manchester City can prove it to everyone. Less than 24 hours from now the first leg of Real Madrid vs Manchester City will kick off, it's sure to be thrilling and well worth the wait.
Believe me, Manchester City will be the third team to represent the Premier League and fail in the Champions League after Liverpool and Chelsea. Real Madrid had beaten Manchester City in the previous season's meeting in the semifinals but of course they can make things difficult for us with their good play.
Haaland, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Mahrez and all the Manchester City players are very dangerous. But Real Madrid is very likely to be able to cope with the high experience we have. I agree that the Champions League is not always won by Real Madrid, but this season I hope we can repeat it again like the previous season.
Madrid is indeed a strong team but I still think this season is a great opportunity for Man City. they are scarier than last season and Madrid know very well how strong their opponents are at the moment.Haaland, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Mahrez and all the Manchester City players are very dangerous. But Real Madrid is very likely to be able to cope with the high experience we have. I agree that the Champions League is not always won by Real Madrid, but this season I hope we can repeat it again like the previous season.
Moreover, it is reported that some of Madrid's players are also not in their best condition. but players like Modric are reportedly very ready to face Man City tomorrow.
Madrid has quality in the Champions League, but Man City also has a chance. we'll see who will be tougher in the semifinals.
We are starting with the Real Madrid - Manchester City game to the semi finals officially. Manchester City are the side favoured for the win which isn't surprising at all. Because they are literally unstoppable recently. Especially Haaland is very tough to be stopped. Real Madrid need to care about their defense more than ever before. If they can't mark him then the result can be really bad for them.
I still think Real Madrid won't be losing the first game. We might see a draw in this one but I'm not that positive about them as for the second leg.
I still think Real Madrid won't be losing the first game. We might see a draw in this one but I'm not that positive about them as for the second leg.
I definitely do consider that City is the best team in the world right now, definitely feels like they are doing as well as hoped for and I think they have the perfect fit for every position and that's the beauty of it. I wouldn't consider any of their players as weak in any spot, and that makes them super good. Just look at fifa for example, the TOTS cards are filled with City players, even though Arsenal got the whole season as leader this season.
All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
Right now, no one will go against your opinion about Manchester City because they are having best squad and also most talented manager which is doing amazing job for the years with have good results in this season currently they are in final of the FA Cup at the top of the Premier League and now going to face Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League which is not easy game but their strength and performance giving them good advantage for having treble in this season.All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
With we can expect many big things from them in near future as well but right now their main target is Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League because they already have few times this but mostly lost now can they improve their result and have fair chance for this all or another exit will happen, and they have to start from scratch its big suspense for the soccer fans specially for the fans of Manchester City.
Manchester City has been playing well in the English league for several years, and they are champions almost every year, but it did not help them much in the Champions League.
On the other hand, Real has not been overly successful in the Spanish championship in recent years, but has been much more successful in the Champions League.
It is obvious that the Real players in the most important matches of the Champions League play at a much higher level and win even when they are in a subordinate position and when they are not favorites.
It is probably a combination of great experience in the Champions League, huge confidence and unity in the team.
On the other hand, Manchester City has been one of the favorites to win the Champions League every time for the last 6-7 years, but they never managed to win the Champions League.
Every time they lacked something and that's why I don't fully trust them this season either. Again, I give a slight advantage to Real.
I often say that City plays more by putting forward tactics, while Madrid tends to rely more on skill. but that doesn't mean City players don't have skills, and vice versa with Real Madrid. for sure, this match is an important match for both teams. in particular, Pep Guardiola's ambition to bring Manchester City to win this competition trophy.
By the way, i agree with you. in this match, I prefer City even though the first leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu. not only because of Haaland, but more in the City team's game itself. plus, they have a klumplit player i think. but so far, I don't dare to assume too much for the two teams that will meet in the semifinals. But if I had to choose, I would support City. However, football is something that is difficult for us to predict. from my point of view, City is superior to Madrid. well, the question is, which team will be lucky in this match and this is very interesting for us to wait for.
Believe me, Manchester City will be the third team to represent the Premier League and fail in the Champions League after Liverpool and Chelsea. Real Madrid had beaten Manchester City in the previous season's meeting in the semifinals but of course they can make things difficult for us with their good play.By the way, i agree with you. in this match, I prefer City even though the first leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu. not only because of Haaland, but more in the City team's game itself. plus, they have a klumplit player i think. but so far, I don't dare to assume too much for the two teams that will meet in the semifinals. But if I had to choose, I would support City. However, football is something that is difficult for us to predict. from my point of view, City is superior to Madrid. well, the question is, which team will be lucky in this match and this is very interesting for us to wait for.
Haaland, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Mahrez and all the Manchester City players are very dangerous. But Real Madrid is very likely to be able to cope with the high experience we have. I agree that the Champions League is not always won by Real Madrid, but this season I hope we can repeat it again like the previous season.
What do you think about the AC Milan team? I don't think SME Loans can secure a victory against Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Because Inter Milan is performing very well in other leagues. But luck can't be told AC Milan can luckily secure the victory. It is not possible to predict the semi-finals.
It's not easy to make predictions for these two teams in the semifinals of the Champions League if you look at the performances of the two from their respective leagues, because these two teams are very close in their own league standings with a number of points that are not much different so I just assume that their matches in the semifinals of the Champions League this time it can take place more fiercely by exerting all the abilities they have.I can say there is a higher chance for Manchester City to win that game against Real Madrid because of the recent names we saw from both teams. But in the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan, both teams have the same situation and that's hard to predict the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan because Inter Milan is a stable team and we can't as how they are going to perform.
Manchaster City seems to be a favorite of semi -final matches in this first leg, because maybe most people see the consistency of Manchaster City's performance that is so very good, so is very interested in betting on Mancaster City in the match tomorrow, but it should be noticed and remembered that Real Madrid is not Easy opponents, they won the Copa del Rey championship yesterday after defeating Osasuna 2-0 in the final, of course their confidence would be very high against Mancaster City. 
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I appreciate what Guardiola said, it is true although it seems a little exaggerated. Real Madrid always becomes a tough opponent in UCL and they have great luck in UCL matches. In some matches, most people think Real Madrid will be eliminated, but they can come back and qualify for the next round. Even in the final round, Real Madrid often wins the match in injury time. It shows us that they have good luck, have a great mentality, and never give up until the end of the match. That's why they are very strong in UCL match.They failed in La Liga but they succeed in Copa Del Rey. At UCL, they performed quite well. So, it is a big mistake if people underestimate Real Madrid, they are still a favorite team for the title.
I believe that this year if Manchester City takes the lead in those games, they will try everything they can to play it smarter than last season. Real Madrid was lucky, but Manchester City allowed those situations to happen. They would have to be much more possession focused in that situation and keep the ball away from their own goal. The difference this time is that they have a very fast Haaland in front and can strike back anytime, but no matter what happens you have to play it the smart way in the last few minutes of the game.
I often say that City plays more by putting forward tactics, while Madrid tends to rely more on skill. but that doesn't mean City players don't have skills, and vice versa with Real Madrid. for sure, this match is an important match for both teams. in particular, Pep Guardiola's ambition to bring Manchester City to win this competition trophy.
By the way, i agree with you. in this match, I prefer City even though the first leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu. not only because of Haaland, but more in the City team's game itself. plus, they have a klumplit player i think. but so far, I don't dare to assume too much for the two teams that will meet in the semifinals. But if I had to choose, I would support City. However, football is something that is difficult for us to predict. from my point of view, City is superior to Madrid. well, the question is, which team will be lucky in this match and this is very interesting for us to wait for.
I definitely do consider that City is the best team in the world right now, definitely feels like they are doing as well as hoped for and I think they have the perfect fit for every position and that's the beauty of it. I wouldn't consider any of their players as weak in any spot, and that makes them super good. Just look at fifa for example, the TOTS cards are filled with City players, even though Arsenal got the whole season as leader this season.
All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
Right now, no one will go against your opinion about Manchester City because they are having best squad and also most talented manager which is doing amazing job for the years with have good results in this season currently they are in final of the FA Cup at the top of the Premier League and now going to face Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League which is not easy game but their strength and performance giving them good advantage for having treble in this season.All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
With we can expect many big things from them in near future as well but right now their main target is Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League because they already have few times this but mostly lost now can they improve their result and have fair chance for this all or another exit will happen, and they have to start from scratch its big suspense for the soccer fans specially for the fans of Manchester City.
I definitely do consider that City is the best team in the world right now, definitely feels like they are doing as well as hoped for and I think they have the perfect fit for every position and that's the beauty of it. I wouldn't consider any of their players as weak in any spot, and that makes them super good. Just look at fifa for example, the TOTS cards are filled with City players, even though Arsenal got the whole season as leader this season.
All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
Right now, no one will go against your opinion about Manchester City because they are having best squad and also most talented manager which is doing amazing job for the years with have good results in this season currently they are in final of the FA Cup at the top of the Premier League and now going to face Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League which is not easy game but their strength and performance giving them good advantage for having treble in this season.All in all they will probably win the league, and if possible they will probably get UCL as well, and on top of that they may get the FA cup as well which I think they probably will win. That will make it 3 cups already, then super cup (europa winner vs ucl winner) which I think City may, so that's 4, and then fa cup vs league winner (which it will be both but I guess they will play against united) which will make it 5, and then fifa world club cup which is 6. Only 2 teams ever done it, and City could be third to do it this year.
With we can expect many big things from them in near future as well but right now their main target is Real Madrid into semifinal of the Champions League because they already have few times this but mostly lost now can they improve their result and have fair chance for this all or another exit will happen, and they have to start from scratch its big suspense for the soccer fans specially for the fans of Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola said the UCL was very difficult because Real Madrid was there. And it would be easy if Real Madrid didn't participate in the UCL, Madrid is a dangerous club in the UCL. So it's too much if we say Manchester City can get that from Real Madrid even though it has the potential to be won by Man City.
If we look at Real Madrid's performance this season, it's not that good, but in the UCL they will do everything they can to win the game. We will see how a Benzema gives encouragement to his colleagues when conditions are down. He always motivates young players. Because the spearhead of Real Madrid is in these young players. It's just that they need serious motivation in a downturn.
I appreciate what Guardiola said, it is true although it seems a little exaggerated. Real Madrid always becomes a tough opponent in UCL and they have great luck in UCL matches. In some matches, most people think Real Madrid will be eliminated, but they can come back and qualify for the next round. Even in the final round, Real Madrid often wins the match in injury time. It shows us that they have good luck, have a great mentality, and never give up until the end of the match. That's why they are very strong in UCL match.If we look at Real Madrid's performance this season, it's not that good, but in the UCL they will do everything they can to win the game. We will see how a Benzema gives encouragement to his colleagues when conditions are down. He always motivates young players. Because the spearhead of Real Madrid is in these young players. It's just that they need serious motivation in a downturn.
They failed in La Liga but they succeed in Copa Del Rey. At UCL, they performed quite well. So, it is a big mistake if people underestimate Real Madrid, they are still a favorite team for the title.
I believe that this year if Manchester City takes the lead in those games, they will try everything they can to play it smarter than last season. Real Madrid was lucky, but Manchester City allowed those situations to happen. They would have to be much more possession focused in that situation and keep the ball away from their own goal. The difference this time is that they have a very fast Haaland in front and can strike back anytime, but no matter what happens you have to play it the smart way in the last few minutes of the game.
Although Manchester City has a higher chance than Real Madrid by looking at the names of their players, as you said. But Real Madrid has a manager which is very experienced in this events. So it's still 50/50 for me Sir, actually same as match Inter vs Milan. All team has a chance to qualify for the final, it's just that maybe there will be a team which will make a mistake in this semi-final, because little mistake can have a huge impact to them.
Agreed. Real madrid and manchester city have equal chance to be qualified for UCL. I saw that if bernardo silva was making some bad comments about real madrid but real madrid fans just need to keep calm. The result from the match will prove it.
As 14 times UCL champion and real madrid must focus on its mentality and quality rather than try to create psywar like that. The mentality from the clubs will be tested here caused by this gonna be an equal match between madrid vs city.
Benzema, Vini and rodrygo are ready for that. I do know manchester city has de bruyne and haaland which have become the key players for manchester city in previous matches.
I think that if people who used their brain known is real madrid not even a small team that can be beaten easily by manchester city. It will so good to see madrid to bet city again this season.
It will be affecting the mentality from manchester city's players for sure.
Although Manchester City has a higher chance than Real Madrid by looking at the names of their players, as you said. But Real Madrid has a manager which is very experienced in this events. So it's still 50/50 for me Sir, actually same as match Inter vs Milan. All team has a chance to qualify for the final, it's just that maybe there will be a team which will make a mistake in this semi-final, because little mistake can have a huge impact to them.
Agreed. Real madrid and manchester city have equal chance to be qualified for UCL. I saw that if bernardo silva was making some bad comments about real madrid but real madrid fans just need to keep calm. The result from the match will prove it.
As 14 times UCL champion and real madrid must focus on its mentality and quality rather than try to create psywar like that. The mentality from the clubs will be tested here caused by this gonna be an equal match between madrid vs city.
Benzema, Vini and rodrygo are ready for that. I do know manchester city has de bruyne and haaland which have become the key players for manchester city in previous matches.
I think that if people who used their brain known is real madrid not even a small team that can be beaten easily by manchester city. It will so good to see madrid to bet city again this season.
It will be affecting the mentality from manchester city's players for sure.
What do you think about the AC Milan team? I don't think SME Loans can secure a victory against Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Because Inter Milan is performing very well in other leagues. But luck can't be told AC Milan can luckily secure the victory. It is not possible to predict the semi-finals.
It's not easy to make predictions for these two teams in the semifinals of the Champions League if you look at the performances of the two from their respective leagues, because these two teams are very close in their own league standings with a number of points that are not much different so I just assume that their matches in the semifinals of the Champions League this time it can take place more fiercely by exerting all the abilities they have.Statistics for both places Inter as the favorites even though the match will take place at Milan headquarters, this match will be played at a high tempo due to the competition between the two teams who are city rivals.
I can say there is a higher chance for Manchester City to win that game against Real Madrid because of the recent names we saw from both teams. But in the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan, both teams have the same situation and that's hard to predict the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan because Inter Milan is a stable team and we can't as how they are going to perform.
Don't underestimate real madrid. I saw so many people said the same thing like you last season but real madrid was able making all of them cried due to the dramatic comeback that has been made by real madrid. I think that manchester city is still having weakness as well.
I won't even try to underestimate a team that has ever won UCL 14 times. Manchester city may become the most favorite club in this match but i think that we shall also try to take care about the next match gonna happen in santiago bernabeu which will give real madrid more advantage over manchester city.
Manchester city will be playing without nathan ake. I doubt if foden will also be able to play against real madrid very soon. I think that madrid can use it as golden opportunity to beat manchester city in the first leg.
Real madrid will be coming with full squad. Camavinga is ready for the clash against manchester city that will happen soon. Manchester city shall be ready for that.
I think that Real Madrid is a team that is quite dangerous, also they cannot forget that Real Madrid is the defending champion, for me these things should not be discussed too much, it is known in advance that Madrid will not leave any chance for City , they can have Haaland, but Madrid have Camavinga, Modric, Benzema, among others who are very competitive players, who will surely not give up, I think that the strategy here will be based on stopping Haaland, while that happens it can take the ball any of these players and go up to look for the goal, the best Pep can do is play defensively and wait for the despair of the meringues.
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Manchester City are headed to Madrid today ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid, but it looks as if they will head into that tie without one of their crucial defenders.
According to Sport, Nathan Ake has not trained with the rest of the City squad ahead the tie, and thus looks unlikely to make the first leg. Ake had suffered a muscle problem against Leeds United over the weekend, leaving the pitch after 54 minutes for Kyle Walker.
According to Sport, Nathan Ake has not trained with the rest of the City squad ahead the tie, and thus looks unlikely to make the first leg. Ake had suffered a muscle problem against Leeds United over the weekend, leaving the pitch after 54 minutes for Kyle Walker.
Source: https://www.football-espana.net/2023/05/08/manchester-city-suffer-major-injury-blow-ahead-of-real-madrid-clash-in-champions-league
I can say there is a higher chance for Manchester City to win that game against Real Madrid because of the recent names we saw from both teams. But in the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan, both teams have the same situation and that's hard to predict the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan because Inter Milan is a stable team and we can't as how they are going to perform.
Don't underestimate real madrid. I saw so many people said the same thing like you last season but real madrid was able making all of them cried due to the dramatic comeback that has been made by real madrid. I think that manchester city is still having weakness as well.
I won't even try to underestimate a team that has ever won UCL 14 times. Manchester city may become the most favorite club in this match but i think that we shall also try to take care about the next match gonna happen in santiago bernabeu which will give real madrid more advantage over manchester city.
Manchester city will be playing without nathan ake. I doubt if foden will also be able to play against real madrid very soon. I think that madrid can use it as golden opportunity to beat manchester city in the first leg.
Real madrid will be coming with full squad. Camavinga is ready for the clash against manchester city that will happen soon. Manchester city shall be ready for that.
I can say there is a higher chance for Manchester City to win that game against Real Madrid because of the recent names we saw from both teams. But in the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan, both teams have the same situation and that's hard to predict the game between Ac Milan and Inter Milan because Inter Milan is a stable team and we can't as how they are going to perform.
Although Manchester City has a higher chance than Real Madrid by looking at the names of their players, as you said. But Real Madrid has a manager which is very experienced in this events. So it's still 50/50 for me Sir, actually same as match Inter vs Milan. All team has a chance to qualify for the final, it's just that maybe there will be a team which will make a mistake in this semi-final, because little mistake can have a huge impact to them.I'm a bit more concerned about Real Madrid than you do and I am more thrilled that won at the Copper del Ray 2 days ago, but concerning that experience, don't you think that Manchester City wouldn't have learned from the mistake they did last season? They had Real Madrid at hand last season and let them slip out of their fingers towards the end of the second leg match, I doubt if they will slumber again after that last embracement. Besides, Real Madrid doesn't give me confidence like the way Manchester City is doing, and when I say me I believe I speak for the rest of the people that Manchester City will beat them except luck thrivers upon Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola made a noticeable mistake in the 2021 champion league final leg clash against Chelsea. He decided to place De Bruyn in the central forward position which is very much unlike the Gabriel Jesus, Marehz and Foden (or de Bruyn) three men attacking. He had never done this before in that tournament but he decide to come up with it in the final and this didn't work for him like he anticipated cuz Tuchel had a way of overcoming him. In this season's champion league, Guardiola may succeed if he leaves sentiment and play his normal style against Real Madrid but if he wants to invoke something new, he might lose this golden chance
Pep Guardiola has developed a lot in terms of rotating his players so now he has found the ideal composition where to place Kevin De Bruyne who has the key to building attacks. For example, in the game against Arsenal where Pep Guardiola found out that Arteta was only implementing the strategy Pep Guardiola taught him when he was an assistant. And in that match, Pep Guardiola carried out many different strategies, namely playing the role of Bruyne and Haaland changing roles when Haaland played as an assist, so Bruyne came in as the executor. So it's clear that Arteta players cannot control 2 opposing movements that move around and complement each other.In this match, Pep Guardiola also learned a lot about how Ancelotti educates his players, but that alone is not enough to have an advantage playing at home to his opponent, so whenever Madrid is ready to welcome him to the Bernabeu.
Pep Guardiola made a noticeable mistake in the 2021 champion league final leg clash against Chelsea. He decided to place De Bruyn in the central forward position which is very much unlike the Gabriel Jesus, Marehz and Foden (or de Bruyn) three men attacking. He had never done this before in that tournament but he decide to come up with it in the final and this didn't work for him like he anticipated cuz Tuchel had a way of overcoming him. In this season's champion league, Guardiola may succeed if he leaves sentiment and play his normal style against Real Madrid but if he wants to invoke something new, he might lose this golden chance
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