Atletico (A) - Wed 13th April, 20:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[DMA's]

Reckon we will go full strength in this one then pep will bring in zinky, ake, fern, steffan etc for cup game as that’s lowest priority.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Pep may rest kdb as he can’t pick up an injury at this vital time and he has played a lot of full games recently

Ederson

walker
stones
laporte
cancelo

rodri
gundogan
kdb/grealish

mahrez
foden
Bernardo false 9

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Don’t think there will be that many changes, given what’s at stake. Think Gundogan, Grealish and Mahrez will all start though.

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Bernardo
Gundogan
Grealish
Mahrez
De Bruyne

That's the side for me.

 

[lionheart]

Saw a stat saying Atletico have always progressed when they have been 1-0 down in the first leg. There will be a lot of tired legs, but this is a tough game, so I prefer we start our strongest players, get the tie done by half time and then rest for the FA semi-final.

There is little chance that the tie will be done by half time.

 

[MCFC1993]

Don’t think there will be that many changes, given what’s at stake. Think Gundogan, Grealish and Mahrez will all start though.

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Bernardo
Gundogan
Grealish
Mahrez
De Bruyne

Think I could see Cancelo rested for Ake and despite what I said about Bernardo playing every big game left, could maybe see him rested for the FA Cup.

 

[vmsuhail]

There is little chance that the tie will be done by half time.

Can only hope. If they score first, I fear extra-time and penalties. Atletico progressing is pointless anyway as it's their CL nemesis waiting in the semis.

 

[bert38]

Very possible Ake plays left back and Bernie sits for Gundogan-Mahrez and Grealish will start.

 

[blue61]

Ederson
Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo
Rodri
Bernado
Gundo
Mahrez
Foden
Grealish

 

[Mr HJ]

Don't mind which lineup Pep goes with - they will only cause problems on quick counter attacks, Kyle being back is a big plus for me.

 

[Tevez City]

_____________________Ederson___________________

Walker________Stones_________Ake________Zinchenko

__________________Fernandinho__________________

________Gundogan________________Grealish______

Mahrez_____________Delap_______________Mcatee

 

[SSL2]

_____________________Ederson___________________

Walker________Stones_________Ake________Zinchenko

__________________Fernandinho__________________

________Gundogan________________Grealish______

Mahrez_____________Delap_______________Mcatee

You taking the piss? lol

 

[Tevez City]

You taking the piss? lol

I believe Delap is better Striker than Raheem & Grealish.

Instead of playing them out of their fav position, I would rather try Delap.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I believe Delap is better Striker than Raheem & Grealish.

Instead of playing them out of their fav position, I would rather try Delap.

How many times have you watched Delap play in men’s football? You saw Athletico’s defence last week, and you now want to play Delap at their place? Just fucking WOW

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

Im really pleased with the amount and quality of the chances City are creating. If the finishing rate can climb we are in for a brilliant end to the season. 1-3 City.

 

[BringBackSwales]

You taking the piss? lol

Apparently not, unbelievably

 

[SWPISHOME]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo

Rodri
Gundogan
Bernardo

Foden
Grealish
De Bruyne

Going to be a seriously tough test this game. First goal is massive in this game hopefully it goes our way.

I'll go for a 1-0 win.

 

[blueparrot]

I believe Delap is better Striker than Raheem & Grealish.

Instead of playing them out of their fav position, I would rather try Delap.

He may be a better striker, he isn't a better player, and certainly not better for the team. Not yet anyway.

 

[blueparrot]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo

Rodri
Gundogan
Bernardo

Foden
Grealish
De Bruyne

Going to be a seriously tough test this game. First goal is massive in this game hopefully it goes our way.

I'll go for a 1-0 win.

Wouldn't mind that, but think Mahrez will start.

 

[Zinchilla]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo

Rodri
Gundogan
Bernardo

Foden
Grealish
De Bruyne

Going to be a seriously tough test this game. First goal is massive in this game hopefully it goes our way.

I'll go for a 1-0 win.

It’s a strange one to call. Will they sit deep again with 2 banks of 5 to keep it tight and then try and pile on in the last 20 if it’s still tight? My gut feeling is to sit out Bernie and KDB - the way they play is vital against Liverpool - and we have to factor in the Brighton game too.

think Mahrez Grealish and Gundo will start

 

[domalino]

It’s a strange one to call. Will they sit deep again with 2 banks of 5 to keep it tight and then try and pile on in the last 20 if it’s still tight? My gut feeling is to sit out Bernie and KDB - the way they play is vital against Liverpool - and we have to factor in the Brighton game too.

think Mahrez Grealish and Gundo will start

They will sit back until the last 5 minutes of the first half then try to rush us when the players are switched off. Then if that fails, sit back until the last 20 minutes. It's what they do in all big ties.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Wouldn't mind that, but think Mahrez will start.

Yeah could well be Mahrez starting. I just think we looked better when Foden and Grealish came on as subs in the first leg. Wouldn't mind either Grealish or Mahrez starting to be honest.