Real Madrid (H) - Wed 17th April, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[lancs blue]

Can't stand the bellend

That's fine, I didn't think about him once.

 

[murcian blue]

Ederson

Walker
Akanji/Ake/Dias - happy with any
Stones
Gvardiol

Kovacic/Bernardo
Rodri

Foden
KDB
Grealish

Haaland

I would play Bernardo save KDB for the second half if needed and Chelsea

 

[murcian blue]

I get that feeling when I look at him. The main reason I don’t want him here.

and who could you leave out to play him

 

[r.soleofsalford]

and who could you leave out to pay him

I personally wouldn`t want him here.

 

[foggy1974]

Unleash the beast.

Negredo no longer players for us

 

[Legal Alien]

There’s another possible permutation where Akanji plays left back with Walker, Dias and Stones also starting. Could happen. Personally I think Ake is the least likely to start, as we can’t play 3 defenders that have just returned from injury/niggles and Walker/Stones are more nailed on to play. I think Akanji HAS to play, so he may decide it’s in place of Gvardiol and not Dias, to keep Dias’ leadership. And to use Akanji’s 1v1 defending v Rodrygo. Tough decisions to make!

I don't think we need to change the defence.

I'm happy that both Walker and Ake are back and available but i wouldn't start them tomorrow.

Akanji; Stones; Dias; Gvardiol for me.

 

[jrb]

Tonight has shown anything can happen in the QF 2nd legs.

 

[Millennium]

I don't think we need to change the defence.

I'm happy that both Walker and Ake are back and available but i wouldn't start them tomorrow.

Akanji; Stones; Dias; Gvardiol for me.

Dias recently not at his top form. I think Walker should start, while ake could take Dias place, or switch to the lift to allow Gvardiol to be in his natural position.

 

[Gorbachev]

I think we should expect the worst tomorrow.

No way will UEFA want no Real Madrid or Barcelona, or even a La Liga team in the semi finals.

I am expecting 3 red cards for us, an offside goal allowed for Madrid and 2 penalties.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Tonight has shown anything can happen in the QF 2nd legs.

Important we keep 11 men on the field. They will be looking to go down easily when through on goal to get the red card/penalty.

 

[kippax123]

Can't wait for the game. Totally trust the City players non end. Come on blues personally i'll be singing from the first minute until the final whistle.

 

[lasereyes]

Bellingham “Man city won the treble of course people think they’re favourites. “But we’re Real Madrid” Arrogant wanker!

IIRC they were Real Madrid last year when we wiped our arse with them

 

[St.Pauli support]

I think we should expect the worst tomorrow.

No way will UEFA want no Real Madrid or Barcelona, or even a La Liga team in the semi finals.

I am expecting 3 red cards for us, an offside goal allowed for Madrid and 2 penalties.

Sounds just like a narrow 4-3 to us then.

 

[wolviedinho]

Going for a 2-1 win.

We won’t be as open at the back.

Haaland and KDB show with Phil doing his thing.

It’s their competition but it’s our time.

See you next season Madrid.

 

[BringBackSwales]

We have got wonderful away support, we are great at home in big games when we are winning, we need to make sure today that we are loud and supportive IF we go behind - unconditional noise lads and lasses

 

[BringBackSwales]

Unleash the beast.

Kyle’s cock?

 

[jollylescott]

I'm optimistic the crowd will ensure it's a seething cauldron tomorrow. I also feel our Viking is going to produce some magic during the game.

Come on City. Let's show this lot that we are the kings of this competition!

 

[ThreesKompany]

Pep was going to start Kev in Madrid. YIt's hard to imagine Phil also wasn't starting in Madrid, too. So if he was fine with both of them at the Bernabeu. Why wouldn't they start at home.

Would like to see Dias dropped for Akanji if Walker can go. Don't think Pep would do that.

 

[Heath Park]

3-1 City
Then sit back and enjoy the media meltdown!!

 

[buckshot]

Ederson
Gvardiol
Dias
Stones
Walker
KDB
Rodri
Kovacic
Foden
Bernardo
Grealish

The work levels in this squad will keep the pressure on them and a false nine would be a massive surprise and have their defense on the back foot for 90 minutes.