Real Madrid post match post mortem

[bluemoon32]

Surprisingly no piss takes this morning in work, just lots of " you played really well but what the fucks happened to Haaland" ha

 

[manimanc]

I've actually had texts from rags laughing saying no treble this year.

I can't stop laughing, honestly can't stop laughing.

 

[normskih]

Yes they somehow survived, fuck knows how. Aside from a few breakaways we absolutely battered them. Football eh?

I pointed out earlier in the thread, stats don’t win football matches but the stats from that match last night v Real Madrid are incredible. Guardiola will be scratching his head this morning wondering how on Earth are we out of the Champions League. We hammered them everywhere on that pitch.

 

[HarrytheBlue]

I am tending to agree with others about Bellingham.

I was as excited as everyone else when Tolmie was sharing his info on the possibility of him coming to City.

However, the guy is so far up his own arse you actually can't determine where he begins and ends.

Describing the result last night as a "Beautiful victory" further compounds my view that he's devoid of any class or graciousness.

What an arrogant turd of a bloke.

He was absolutely awful last night too. We made him look like Bambi and he spent just as much time as Bambi on the bloody floor.

He actually believes he's some kind of footballing deity.

Jude - it wasn't a beautiful victory in the slightest. You absolutely fluked it and you know it.

Have the decency to acknowledge that.

Bullet dodged.

Bellingham believes his own hype. The more I've seen him play, the more he seems to be a bits and pieces for the camera player - a flick here, a back heel there - not the monster of a player he's made out to be. Phil is streets ahead - albeit we didn't get him involved much last night. We totally outplayed Madrid last night with Rodri teaching him a few lessons. No other team on the planet forces Madrid to park the bus home and away. That is the mark of how far we have come under Pep.

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I've actually had texts from rags laughing saying no treble this year.

I can't stop laughing, honestly can't stop laughing.

They know they’re not winning the treble. They’re not winning anything.

It’ll be Gareth Southgate or Graham Potter next season.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

I've actually had texts from rags laughing saying no treble this year.

I can't stop laughing, honestly can't stop laughing.

They can get their VHS recorders out of the loft and spend half a day tuning it in to watch theirs.

 

[bondsman]

City had 33 shots yesterday

It’s not the number though it’s the quality. We never truly tested that keeper. When we did Jack and Doku he spilled both. One he recovered and the other KDB scored from. He wasn’t making saves really. Nacho got fortunate when he nearly scored the OG. I think the issue is the pace we play at some times it’s very pedestrian.

 

[Bazzmand Show]

I think Pep was trying to win it in extra time, KDB looked fucked and Haaland had an appointment at Madame Tussauds.

Even if Haaland isn't at his best, he offers more than Alvarez - we lost all goal threat when he came off.

 

[Bluewars II]

Our game management is also piss poor this season.

We were never ahead in this tie (in both legs) for more then 10 mins, that's absolutely shocking, Madrid were ahead for a total of 79+ mins over both legs. How is that acceptable for a team that's ethos is 'controlled possession'

Not only this UCL tie. Ahead against Chelsea twice, ahead against Spurs twice and drew, Ahead at Anfield and give a goal away within 2mins of the 2nd half starting.

I felt that the last goal we conceded at the bernabeu could come back and haunt us, it was so avoidable, I'm not gonna dig out the player responsible but we should have shut that game out at 2-3.

It is what it Is, we need to find a way to win vs Chelsea, and win 4 in a row. Summer transfer window needs to be a good one.

 

[paulchapo]

Yes, there was an audible gasp followed by everyone stood open mouthed. It deflated everyone.

It's a shame because he was everywhere on that pitch but that penalty is the most ridiculous one I've seen since the Aguero one against Chelsea.

 

[paulchapo]

This is bizarre if true if they weren't injured.

 

[Spanishbob]

Not looking forward to my bar visit this afternoon. Not only have I got to bat away insults from English fans of other clubs but also the madristas. Deep joy.

 

[Bewar3them00n]

City has enough chances to finish the game, KDB & Phil could’ve & should’ve easily finished both chances. & on another day they would’ve.
No issues with with the team’s overall performance in 2nd half, 1st half was pedestrian & lacklustre until City went behind.
The less said about Bernardo’s penalty, the better!

 

[ballbag]

Ah well. Very disappointing in the end but we've got Real Madrid parking the bus home and away. Can't win them all and I've got no axe to grind with any of the players last night. Some of the penalties were shocking, but at least those guys stepped up.

Bellingham though, what a prick he is.

 

[HarrytheBlue]

Hopefully, our fans in the North Stand who kept the ball for what seemed an eternity (I'm in the East Stand second tier a few yards on from the goal line) have learned something. Walking towards the D, Bernardo's no doubt visualising his pen, but because the fans have the ball his concentration's going. If there's ever a next time folks, hang on to the ball before the opposition takes the kick.

 

[normskih]

It’s not the number though it’s the quality. We never truly tested that keeper. When we did Jack and Doku he spilled both. One he recovered and the other KDB scored from. He wasn’t making saves really. Nacho got fortunate when he nearly scored the OG. I think the issue is the pace we play at some times it’s very pedestrian.

We keep trying to score a perfect goal. KDB should have scored when he hit it over the bar, several times Doku had chances to just pass it to a player in the box but had to try to beat the player again and got caught out, his final ball has to be better, Haaland has to run to the near post sometimes to meet a cross, the chances were there.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Hopefully, our fans in the North Stand who kept the ball for what seemed an eternity (I'm in the East Stand second tier a few yards on from the goal line) have learned something. Walking towards the D, Bernardo's no doubt visualising his pen, but because the fans have the ball his concentration's going. If there's ever a next time folks, hang on to the ball before the opposition takes the kick.

We've no way of knowing who it was. Could have been an opposition supporter, or one posing as a “neutral”.

 

[VOOMER]

Our squad is knackered and the squad depth is lamentable.
We have some superb players, but our transfer dealings have been bizarre.

 

[tommy116]

Very disappointed about last night but not at all worried about the future. Just was not Citys night and to tell you the trurth i dont think even if they got through they would win it, the schedule and last seasons exploits make it too much. However all this side needs is a few tweaks now doubt this will fire Pep up for historic fourth premiership title in a row and FA cup double.

 

[chris8910]

This is bizarre if true if they weren't injured.

I thought the same. I've also seen a video of Kev giving it some to Pep when Kev gave the ball away. Not the first time it's happened this season since his return from injury.
I personally think its remarkable that we're top of the league this season with what happened last season and it's a credit to the greatest manager football has ever seen and obviously the players.
It's crazy to say with the position we find ourselves in again and again, but I really do think we're in a transition season with so much youth talent etc.