Topic: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season - page 176. (Read 92693 times)
I see Manchester City becoming the dominant side in this game instead of Real Madrid, they got more formidable midfield and wingers to operate in this game more than Madrid do, but in other hands Real Madrid is well known for their ability to contain any amount of pressure coming from their opponent side which they did during the second leg match between them and Chelsea in the first half game and would finally sort their way out in winning at the end.
Carlo Ancelotti have pressure with Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, they are the key for Manchester City winning all Champion League match, indeed Real Madrid have good record against Manchester City but seems difference with The Citizen performance in this season with Haaland as goals machine. Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area, never give chance for De Bruyne control the games and he was smart players with how brilliants assists created for Erling Haaland. All madrid defender should learned back how to stop De Bruyne and Haaland not give them space for controlling the ball.
You know it's a tough job, but the same is true of Pep Guardiola about Vinicius and Benzema.
If Haaland and De Bruyne are two players who are very influential in Manchester City's appearance, then Real Madrid have Vini and Benzema who are both dangerous for Manchester City's defense.
I'm just sure that this season will not be the same as last season. Real Madrid did not play decisive match at home, I mean the second leg. The first leg of the semi-final is played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, that is their advantage, but Manchester City have home advantage in the second leg that could see them decide their fate. I don't think Manchester City is ever the same as the other two Premier League teams that Real Madrid have beaten this season ''Liverpool and Chelsea'' in the Champions League, so Manchester City should be considered the most serious challenger for the Champions League instead of just Real Madrid.
They still have many players who have won 5 or less Champions League titles with them in the last 10 years. With those players, I have no doubt about their strong mentality and it is not their problems. They more likely have problems with their physical bodies, fitness and strength as ageing is not avoid any player.
Of course it's a big benefit, but with their age I'm also worried. The history of the game is quite balanced. Every game at home, Madrid and Man City always win. This is worrying because Madrid's second leg has to go to England. Man City today is much different to last season. Anceloti must be vigilant, they must lock Haaland. In addition, Madrid's central midfielder must be able to control the midfield so that Man City midfielders are not easy to build an attack.Now, to up their winning odds, Real Madrid's gotta fortify their defense. Haaland? A force of nature. But if Madrid's defenders cage him, victory's within reach. And don't forget De Bruyne – his assists are legendary. So keep him in check, and Haaland won't score those winning shots.
Is just locking up Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne enough for Real Madrid to win or qualify for the final? In fact, Manchester City will also have other players who also have good quality, so if Real Madrid only focuses on fighting Halaand and Kevin De Bruyne then of course other players will easily break through Real Madrid's defense to score goals.
So yes, at this moment I personally will continue to admit that Manchester City is in a very good trend making it possible for Manchester City to win. Although I also admit that Real Madrid has a big winning mentality, but at least this will not make Real Madrid continue to win the Champions League.
They still have many players who have won 5 or less Champions League titles with them in the last 10 years. With those players, I have no doubt about their strong mentality and it is not their problems. They more likely have problems with their physical bodies, fitness and strength as ageing is not avoid any player.
Of course it's a big benefit, but with their age I'm also worried. The history of the game is quite balanced. Every game at home, Madrid and Man City always win. This is worrying because Madrid's second leg has to go to England. Man City today is much different to last season. Anceloti must be vigilant, they must lock Haaland. In addition, Madrid's central midfielder must be able to control the midfield so that Man City midfielders are not easy to build an attack.Now, to up their winning odds, Real Madrid's gotta fortify their defense. Haaland? A force of nature. But if Madrid's defenders cage him, victory's within reach. And don't forget De Bruyne – his assists are legendary. So keep him in check, and Haaland won't score those winning shots.
Inter and Milan are the same in Serie A. Inter are only better above it. It's hard to predict who will win, but there might be a boring final in June. Maybe Milan are more experienced in UCL. They have a better history than Inter. But history will not affect tomorrow's Semi-final match. Because of course statistics will only strengthen the confidence of players, not make a benchmark for winning matches. The last two games of 2023 Inter have always won, even Milan could not make a goal in those two games.
Milan have many Champion League trophies than Inter Milan but last performance Inter have better with last winning tittle season 2010 than AC Milan got tittle in season 2007. Its seems Milan have waiting since more than 16 years for qualifying to semifinal stage in Champion League than Inter last achievement with treble season 2010 or 13 years ago. Difficult for predicting who favored qualify to final stage because in domestic league between Inter or Milan underperformance and difficult reach to top fourth standings in this season.Personally I favorite with Inter Milan will success lead to final stage Champion League than Milan, have better squad than Milan is my reason why Inter have bigger chance will play in final stage.
although many say that Inter Milan is much better this season than Milan, but I just can't doubt that Milan has pocketed more experience than Inter Milan. even though in the last few leagues maybe Milan didn't perform well but they seemed to be saving their strength to compete in the UCL.
I dominate choosing Milan over Inter.
I don't understand why anyone thinks that Milan or Inter have an advantage in this match. In my opinion, these are two teams of equal quality and their match in the semi-finals of the Champions League will be completely uncertain and open.
In the Italian league, they are also very close to each other in terms of performance and are fighting a big battle for the Champions League.
In the previous round of the Champions League, they knocked out Benfica and Napoli, clubs that some saw as favorites even to appear in the Champions League final this year.
Milan and Inter have a great opportunity to play again in the final of the Champions League after many years, and they will do everything to achieve that result.
yes maybe this cannot be predicted when Inter will play against Milan but I can only speculate that Milan has a chance to continue to the next round.
there may be some who disagree with my argument but this is just my prediction.
Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area,
Well, i don't think Real Madrid are going to control the game against Manchester City, in last season's SF when the both sides squared off, City controlled the game for the both legs, and still did not win. I don't think any football side can control the game against Manchester City, you just have to come up with a different game plan, and last season Real Madrid chose to hit City on the counter attack, which they were successful at.Having said that, i don't expect Real Madrid go seek complete dominance against City, they will be patient and wait for their time on the counter attack, but i think it is City that would progress to the final this time around, they definitely must have learnt their lessons from last season and i am pretty sure they'd not allow it to repeat again this time around.
It is not possible for Real Madrid to control and donate the game against Manchester City, but what exactly do we mean by the term Control? Real Madrid is not a team that plays on a lot of possession. That is not their way of playing and they are not at their best at it. They will let City play far forward and will watch for small individual mistakes and then strike on the counter. It is often said of Real Madrid that they can only counter, but of course they can do much more than just counter. The counter part has been elevated by art by Real Madrid and last year things went wrong for City in a completely different way. What happened then in the match Real Madrid - Manchester City is still incomprehensible.
Real Madrid will use their own strategy to overcome Manchester city game because if they are determined, they always have a way of winning. Vinicius and Benzema are good strikers that should be watched out for. I think this should be an opportunity for Manchester city to payback Real Madrid in their own coin and win the league. This is the first time they will feature in the semifinals,it shows that they have improved in the league.
Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area,
Well, i don't think Real Madrid are going to control the game against Manchester City, in last season's SF when the both sides squared off, City controlled the game for the both legs, and still did not win. I don't think any football side can control the game against Manchester City, you just have to come up with a different game plan, and last season Real Madrid chose to hit City on the counter attack, which they were successful at.Having said that, i don't expect Real Madrid go seek complete dominance against City, they will be patient and wait for their time on the counter attack, but i think it is City that would progress to the final this time around, they definitely must have learnt their lessons from last season and i am pretty sure they'd not allow it to repeat again this time around.
It is not possible for Real Madrid to control and donate the game against Manchester City, but what exactly do we mean by the term Control? Real Madrid is not a team that plays on a lot of possession. That is not their way of playing and they are not at their best at it. They will let City play far forward and will watch for small individual mistakes and then strike on the counter. It is often said of Real Madrid that they can only counter, but of course they can do much more than just counter. The counter part has been elevated by art by Real Madrid and last year things went wrong for City in a completely different way. What happened then in the match Real Madrid - Manchester City is still incomprehensible.
Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area,
Well, i don't think Real Madrid are going to control the game against Manchester City, in last season's SF when the both sides squared off, City controlled the game for the both legs, and still did not win. I don't think any football side can control the game against Manchester City, you just have to come up with a different game plan, and last season Real Madrid chose to hit City on the counter attack, which they were successful at.Having said that, i don't expect Real Madrid go seek complete dominance against City, they will be patient and wait for their time on the counter attack, but i think it is City that would progress to the final this time around, they definitely must have learnt their lessons from last season and i am pretty sure they'd not allow it to repeat again this time around.
It is not possible for Real Madrid to control and donate the game against Manchester City, but what exactly do we mean by the term Control? Real Madrid is not a team that plays on a lot of possession. That is not their way of playing and they are not at their best at it. They will let City play far forward and will watch for small individual mistakes and then strike on the counter. It is often said of Real Madrid that they can only counter, but of course they can do much more than just counter. The counter part has been elevated by art by Real Madrid and last year things went wrong for City in a completely different way. What happened then in the match Real Madrid - Manchester City is still incomprehensible.
Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area,
Well, i don't think Real Madrid are going to control the game against Manchester City, in last season's SF when the both sides squared off, City controlled the game for the both legs, and still did not win. I don't think any football side can control the game against Manchester City, you just have to come up with a different game plan, and last season Real Madrid chose to hit City on the counter attack, which they were successful at.Having said that, i don't expect Real Madrid to seek complete dominance against City, they will be patient and wait for their time on the counter attack, but i think it is City that would progress to the final this time around, they definitely must have learnt their lessons from last season and i am pretty sure they'd not allow it to repeat again this time around.
Of course it's a big benefit, but with their age I'm also worried. The history of the game is quite balanced. Every game at home, Madrid and Man City always win. This is worrying because Madrid's second leg has to go to England. Man City today is much different to last season. Anceloti must be vigilant, they must lock Haaland. In addition, Madrid's central midfielder must be able to control the midfield so that Man City midfielders are not easy to build an attack.
Carlo Ancelotti have pressure with Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, they are the key for Manchester City winning all Champion League match, indeed Real Madrid have good record against Manchester City but seems difference with The Citizen performance in this season with Haaland as goals machine. Real Madrid should control the games against Manchester City and as possible have dominance in midfielder area, never give chance for De Bruyne control the games and he was smart players with how brilliants assists created for Erling Haaland. All madrid defender should learned back how to stop De Bruyne and Haaland not give them space for controlling the ball. Milan and Inter have a great opportunity to play again in the final of the Champions League after many years, and they will do everything to achieve that result.
In this case their match is still a little difficult to predict but indeed for h2h Inter are quite the favorites but obviously this also cannot be used as a reference even though they are favorites for h2h because of course this comes back to confidence in the next 90 minutes.
They still have many players who have won 5 or less Champions League titles with them in the last 10 years. With those players, I have no doubt about their strong mentality and it is not their problems. They more likely have problems with their physical bodies, fitness and strength as ageing is not avoid any player.
Of course it's a big benefit, but with their age I'm also worried. The history of the game is quite balanced. Every game at home, Madrid and Man City always win. This is worrying because Madrid's second leg has to go to England. Man City today is much different to last season. Anceloti must be vigilant, they must lock Haaland. In addition, Madrid's central midfielder must be able to control the midfield so that Man City midfielders are not easy to build an attack. 
Real Madrid's focus is only on the UCL and Copa Del Rey, so it will definitely do everything possible to win. Meanwhile, Man City's focus is divided into three because all have the chance to win. So if Real Mandrid wins against Man City, don't ask again who won the UCL, it's definitely Real Madrid, and vice versa. Because if we look at its history, Real Madrid has always been a disaster for English clubs in the UCL. Will Manchester City be the next victim? Chelsea and Liverpool have been grounded.
The previous season, Manchester City had been a victim of Real Madrid and it looks like the same thing will happen again this season. Currently the focus of these two teams is still divided by the several active competitions they are in, including the champions league. But Real Madrid's chances of winning the Copa Del Rey are getting closer in the next two weeks.But this will also have a significant impact on the stamina of the Real Madrid players because after the final match is delayed 3 days later they will face Manchester City in the UCL semifinals and of course Pep Guardiola's squad will greatly benefit from the fatigue of the Real Madrid players.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is also at a disadvantage because they have to play two solid domestic league matches on May 4 and May 6 before playing against Real Madrid. So I think the two teams will be very even with the fatigue of each player. Now the heavy task is on the shoulders of the two coaches, they must be able to rotate their players to get maximum results and it seems that it is not easy.
Manchester City are still the favourite for the Champions League title by a big odd margin. It isn't surprising to see at all as it has been the same since beginning of the first games here. They are going to need to get past technically the biggest obstacle among the teams remaining in the tournament. Real Madrid are literally the king around here as you know.
Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
What Man City must do in the semi-final match later in order to win against Real Madrid is by having a high level of confidence and also they cannot be careless until the final whistle sounds. because last season a tragedy occurred for Man city in the last minute. which robbed them of any hope of barely qualifying for the finals. Man City must learn from defeat last season. but I also feel that Man City's performance this season is really much better than last season. But last season Real Madrid also struggled against Man City. so I think even this time Real Madrid will struggle. Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
These are quotes for the first game where Real Madrid plays at home and therefore it is not very clear how much the bookmakers consider City as a favorite. Here are quotes for the outcome of the confrontation:
To Qualify
Real Madrid 3.35
Manchester City FC 1.32
A huge bias in favor of the City, it is almost 75% to 25%. Perhaps this is a fair estimate, but still I will hope that we will see exactly the 25% where the City will be knocked out again.
To Qualify
Real Madrid 3.35
Manchester City FC 1.32
A huge bias in favor of the City, it is almost 75% to 25%. Perhaps this is a fair estimate, but still I will hope that we will see exactly the 25% where the City will be knocked out again.
The bookmakers do not consider so many things before they release odds but in a popular match as yhe one between Real Madrid and Manchester City, all the stats are available and the bookmakers must have investigated well. Most times they chose to play mind games to deceive the gamblers.
But for this match while bookmakers favoured Manchester could be because of these reasons;
1. Manchester City is more in form than Real Madrid
2. Some key Madrid players are already out because of injuries. Player such as Modric and Militao
Yes, I have no questions about the fundamental justification of the coefficients. But sometimes bookmakers behave in the exact opposite way - for example, poor (this season) Sevilla is quoted quite well in the Europa League. It seems to me that this happens only because of their historical achievements in this tournament. But if we go back to the Champions League, doesn't Real Madrid have the richest history in this competition than all the others (and even more so than City). At the same time, they are eternal underdogs.
Manchester City are still the favourite for the Champions League title by a big odd margin. It isn't surprising to see at all as it has been the same since beginning of the first games here. They are going to need to get past technically the biggest obstacle among the teams remaining in the tournament. Real Madrid are literally the king around here as you know.
Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
Manchester City last season also had the advantage and almost qualified for the final. Even Man City won in the first leg and even in the second leg Man City had the advantage until the 90th minute. But Madrid turned things around at the end of the game in extra minutes in the second leg match. which made Man City have to give up to fall in the semi-finals.Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
but this time it looks like Man City also has Haaland who is always hungry to score goals. So that Man City's attack line this season is even better than last season. while Real Madrid seems to be holding on with their strongest squad like last season.
Who says that Inter has been much stronger than Milan this season? As far as I can see they are about as even as it could get in Serie A with respect to both the points and the goals scored and conceded. There isn't really much of a difference between them. Inter has beaten Juventus in Coppa Italia, which I think shows that they are definitely able to beat Milan as well in the Champions League. This is a 50:50 game in my opinion. None of the teams really has an edge over the other team. Inter has a bit more pressure in the league as well if they want to qualify for the Champions League. Even though I think they can beat Milan, I doubt that without tons of luck they could also win the title in this competition.
Yes, it seems that Inter and Milan's performances are not much different, in Serie A they are also not very consistent. Maybe if you look at the performances of these two teams since the group phase, the Nerazzurri are a bit more favorites because they were able to overcome difficult obstacles. But I agree that the match between the two teams from this city has the same opportunity. It is very difficult to predict who will qualify for the final. There are several factors that will later determine their steps, such as pursuing targets in Serie A. Pioli and Inzaghi certainly have to rack their brains to be able to provide the best for their team and which targets will be their top priority.
regardless of the inconsistent performance of these two teams throughout this season but I think it doesn't have a big effect because surely the two teams will put out their best performance and will be very focused on the semifinals of the UCL this season, being able to get to the semifinals is an extraordinary thing for both teams, this is far from the prediction of many people that these two milan city teams can go this far.
and for the possibility that will pass I also think that both of them have the same possibility, it is difficult to predict because the two teams have team strengths that are not much different.
Manchester City are still the favourite for the Champions League title by a big odd margin. It isn't surprising to see at all as it has been the same since beginning of the first games here. They are going to need to get past technically the biggest obstacle among the teams remaining in the tournament. Real Madrid are literally the king around here as you know.
Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
Manchester City last season also had the advantage and almost qualified for the final. Even Man City won in the first leg and even in the second leg Man City had the advantage until the 90th minute. But Madrid turned things around at the end of the game in extra minutes in the second leg match. which made Man City have to give up to fall in the semi-finals.Manchester City were strong in the previous season as well maybe but now there is still a significant level of difference. Haaland's impact is big and he will be their best card against Real Madrid to have their revenge.
but this time it looks like Man City also has Haaland who is always hungry to score goals. So that Man City's attack line this season is even better than last season. while Real Madrid seems to be holding on with their strongest squad like last season.
Inter and Milan are the same in Serie A. Inter are only better above it. It's hard to predict who will win, but there might be a boring final in June. Maybe Milan are more experienced in UCL. They have a better history than Inter. But history will not affect tomorrow's Semi-final match. Because of course statistics will only strengthen the confidence of players, not make a benchmark for winning matches. The last two games of 2023 Inter have always won, even Milan could not make a goal in those two games.
Milan have many Champion League trophies than Inter Milan but last performance Inter have better with last winning tittle season 2010 than AC Milan got tittle in season 2007. Its seems Milan have waiting since more than 16 years for qualifying to semifinal stage in Champion League than Inter last achievement with treble season 2010 or 13 years ago. Difficult for predicting who favored qualify to final stage because in domestic league between Inter or Milan underperformance and difficult reach to top fourth standings in this season.Personally I favorite with Inter Milan will success lead to final stage Champion League than Milan, have better squad than Milan is my reason why Inter have bigger chance will play in final stage.
although many say that Inter Milan is much better this season than Milan, but I just can't doubt that Milan has pocketed more experience than Inter Milan. even though in the last few leagues maybe Milan didn't perform well but they seemed to be saving their strength to compete in the UCL.
I dominate choosing Milan over Inter.
I don't understand why anyone thinks that Milan or Inter have an advantage in this match. In my opinion, these are two teams of equal quality and their match in the semi-finals of the Champions League will be completely uncertain and open.
In the Italian league, they are also very close to each other in terms of performance and are fighting a big battle for the Champions League.
In the previous round of the Champions League, they knocked out Benfica and Napoli, clubs that some saw as favorites even to appear in the Champions League final this year.
Milan and Inter have a great opportunity to play again in the final of the Champions League after many years, and they will do everything to achieve that result.
In fact, Inter Milan had a better performance a few weeks ago, or better to say they got good results until a few weeks ago and then they were unstable for a few weeks, But recently Ac Milan got good results, especially in the game they had against Napoli and now because these good results they even have a better atmosphere to have better performance.
The best footballer in the world in 2018 and one of the best footballers in the history of Real is overrated? Think about it again.
It's like Ronaldo who was the the best player in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, also one of the best footballers in Real Madrid, but now he's already nothing. The difference Ronaldo and Modric is, Ronaldo's contract wasn't get extended and Modric is still get extended.Quote
In such big and important matches, it is very important not to succumb to emotions and pressure and to control the game. That is why it is very important to have experienced players in the midfield like Modric.
It's true if experience is important especially he's play at central midfielder position, but he get beaten by a prime and younger midfielders if we talk about the speed and stamina. On the other hands, Manchester City's midfielder have all of those criteria.That's why, Real Madrid is a good club, but Manchester City is better than them.
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