Topic: UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread - page 142. (Read 129819 times)
Real Madrid - Manchester City match is still 0-0 now and there is no dominance of any team for now. This is good and bad for Manchester City at the same time. It is good because they are able to stand still in this match and the current score would be enough for them to be the other finalist. It is bad because Real Madrid also have the same amount of chances as them to score. Real Madrid's scoring one goal would change everything for this match. I can't wait to watch the second half already now.
The game between Madrid and Manchester City is getting harder than most speculators expected as almost half time into the game and no team has made any goal score as both clubs top in their group stages this is going to be the determinant game for who faces Liverpool in the finals.
match stats show man city slightly ahead of madrid...The first half is almost over.. Mancity's "shot on goal" is 3 while madrid has 0 "shot on goal"
it seems that Carletto has to change Madrid's strategy so that they can more freely enter the Man City defense which looks very sturdy.
Benzema has to score 1 goal today to break Ronaldo's record of 10 goals in a Champions League round. I can imagine that more goals will be scored again today. And in the 5th minute there was a good chance for Real, so 1-2 goals in half time 1 should go. Benzema one and Foden on is my bet.
The game is becoming tough that Manchester city is now playing a defensive game, if you observe the match well. You will notice that benzema is having the opportunity to penetrate to real Madrid post. So notice that is what makes Manchester city to playing a defensive game. When looking at this match it seems like real Madrid is oppressing Manchester city, because i was thinking that before now man city would have score 1 goal why real Madrid is making effort to score than Manchester city 
The game between Madrid and Manchester City is getting harder than most speculators expected as almost half time into the game and no team has made any goal score as both clubs top in their group stages this is going to be the determinant game for who faces Liverpool in the finals.
Honestly, we can't predict tonight's match, even though we know there is still an advantage over Manchester city but Real Madrid's ambitions are still burning at home.
I understand why you say that and my guess is because Real Madrid are a pretty experienced team in the Champions League. But I don't think it doesn't matter how good Madrid's previous record was in the Champions League, it won't always make them lucky to keep winning everything.It's been an interesting game so far and I saw Manchester City dominate the game well and they also had a few shots on goal. Even though there are no goals yet, but I think it will come soon.
Benzema has to score 1 goal today to break Ronaldo's record of 10 goals in a Champions League round.
It will be nice to see Benzema score, especially if he scores first in this game. it's a very tense game, both teams so far playing very well and being careful on the ball not to concede. Manchester city defense is looking fully confident with Walker and cancelo's return. Manchester city cannot write off this real Madrid side, they have had a difficult running getting to this stage and with the advantage of the home crowd can put Manchester city in a difficult situation. 
Actually I don't really like the formation that madrid is using at the moment but this is certainly the best formation for anceloti because they already know that it will be very difficult to give City space in midfield so Anceloti applies 4-5-1 with Vini being withdrawn as their attacking midfielder.
But indeed in this match it looks like Madrid are still in a hurry to finish the chances and this is not very good
But indeed in this match it looks like Madrid are still in a hurry to finish the chances and this is not very good
After Liverpool getting the first ticket to the final, it is time to know if it will be a pure English final or a not!
20 minutes in the game and Real Madrid 0-0 City, few opportunities but certainly Real Madrid players will remains on pressure until they get the draw on aggregate so they can start from 0.
20 minutes in the game and Real Madrid 0-0 City, few opportunities but certainly Real Madrid players will remains on pressure until they get the draw on aggregate so they can start from 0.
So far Madrid hasn't been able to play calmly, Vini JR also can't control the ball which could be a goal if he calmed down a bit. Man City is much calmer and unprovoked, everything is still going according to plan. little by little looking for gaps in each other. Madrid's back-back formation really made it as close as possible.
Viewing the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City. There is too much tension tonight. Madrid fans are viping and are ready to motivate their players and intimidate the citizens.
Vinicius is very ready for this match as he is seen running everywhere in the field and cheering the fans to make noise.
Honestly this match is unpredictable and there is big chance for both teams. But Real Madrid should not allow Manchester City to score them.
Vinicius is very ready for this match as he is seen running everywhere in the field and cheering the fans to make noise.
Honestly this match is unpredictable and there is big chance for both teams. But Real Madrid should not allow Manchester City to score them.
This game has so much tension in it and seeing that it's an Italian referee officiating it , this game will be raining with yellow cards. [ over 5.5 cards]
And with how much both Madrid and City are closing all pockets of chances this has to be a low scoring match unless otherwise.
My prediction Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
Of course. This fight is like a fake final because both teams are equally strong and populated by star players. Maybe a yellow card will decorate the journey of the match because both teams will play aggressively in this match. Benzema became the public attention of the Santiago Bernabeu to bring Real Madrid to win in this match. I hope he has a miracle in this fight . And with how much both Madrid and City are closing all pockets of chances this has to be a low scoring match unless otherwise.
My prediction Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
I appreciated the performances of both teams in the Villarreal - Liverpool game. They both had solid efforts and made us watch an enjoyable game. Villarreal made me excited a lot first but Liverpool took control of the game after. And we had a marvelous comeback from 2-0 to 2-3 at the end of the game. Liverpool have started waiting for their competitor in the finale. Real Madrid - Manchester City is going on 0-0 now as we are leaving one third of the game behind. There is a balanced game for now. And I would like to say again that I want Real Madrid to be Liverpool's competitor.
Benzema has to score 1 goal today to break Ronaldo's record of 10 goals in a Champions League round. I can imagine that more goals will be scored again today. And in the 5th minute there was a good chance for Real, so 1-2 goals in half time 1 should go. Benzema one and Foden on is my bet.
This game has so much tension in it and seeing that it's an Italian referee officiating it , this game will be raining with yellow cards. [ over 5.5 cards]
And with how much both Madrid and City are closing all pockets of chances this has to be a low scoring match unless otherwise.
My prediction Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
And with how much both Madrid and City are closing all pockets of chances this has to be a low scoring match unless otherwise.
My prediction Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
The last finalist team are going to be determined tonight. The team that I want to see in the finale tonight are Real Madrid. Because I don't want to see teams from the same country in the finale. Besides, Liverpool would have an opportunity to have revenge on the 2018 finale in the Champions League. And this finale would include a good story as a result too.
While I don't really care if it's Real Madrid or Manchester City for me both are the same and for sure Liverpool are waiting for the final
For no reason I support Liverpool more to win this title they are more deserving and have recorded near-perfect results so far
2019 was the last time Liverpool won and this year is the right time to repeat it.
This match today the way i assume concerning the game i think that Manchester city will defeat real Madrid base on the previous matches of Manchester city, i don't think they have lose match since this season, the featuring of Manchester city always tight to the level of defeating their opponent, i believe benzema will score more than two goals.
Liverpool and Villarreal both had a great performance yesterday. Villarreal made me very surprised by their amazing effort in the first half of the game. Maybe they couldn't succeed in their goal to reach the final but they were still fascinating against Liverpool. It isn't easy to do these things against a very strong team like Liverpool. Therefore Villarreal still did a great work here. The Real Madrid - Manchester City game is about to start and I'm waiting for it excitedly.
Liverpool deserved to qualify, they played neatly and obviously the quality of their game above Villareal. Even at the beginning was surprised by Villareal's quick goal and 2-0 up at half-time. But Liverpool have a great mentality, even I am amazed they can make 3 goals to win and qualify for the final. If you look at the game in the second half of Villareal's game decreased, Fabinho's 1 goal made Villareal's mentality even more shattered. Even they played worse and Capoue got a red card.
Congratulations to Liverpool on making it to the final in the Champions League. And it was a brave performance by Villarreal in the second leg also. They had an incredible first half and finished it 2-0 ahead. It was a temporary shock for Liverpool but they dealt with this pressure over themselves in a really strong way. They made a really amazing comeback to 3-2 in the end. Villarreal were getting close to making history for themselves but they missed it unfortunately.
liverpool have managed to get one ticket to the final, although they were left behind in the first round but liverpool managed to come back to ensure their place in the final, today we will see two teams fighting for one remaining ticket to face liverpool later in the final, I personally hope in In the final we will see two teams from different countries meet each other.
The potential lineups of both teams were announced by Marca more than two and a half hours before kickoff.
source: marca.com
Real Madrid line-up: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Valverde, Vinicius and Benzema
Having Casemiro back in the starting lineup is a big deal for all Real Madrid fans. He missed the first leg against Manchester City and will now play an important role as a defensive midfielder between Modric and Kroos. For other things in the lineup, there are no major surprises - Nacho is expected to start in place of Alaba, and Valverde should start in place of Rodrygo.
Manchester City line-up: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Rodri, Silva, DeBruyne; Mahrez, Foden and Gabriel Jesus
When comparing the Manchester City team to that of the first match, tonight they should include Walker and Cancelo rather than Stones and Zinchenko.
source: marca.com
Real Madrid line-up: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Valverde, Vinicius and Benzema
Having Casemiro back in the starting lineup is a big deal for all Real Madrid fans. He missed the first leg against Manchester City and will now play an important role as a defensive midfielder between Modric and Kroos. For other things in the lineup, there are no major surprises - Nacho is expected to start in place of Alaba, and Valverde should start in place of Rodrygo.
Manchester City line-up: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Rodri, Silva, DeBruyne; Mahrez, Foden and Gabriel Jesus
When comparing the Manchester City team to that of the first match, tonight they should include Walker and Cancelo rather than Stones and Zinchenko.
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