Real Madrid (H) - Tues 11th Feb, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

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alexmcity said:
If they swarm us, then Haaland, Savio, Marmoush will run against their makeshift defence with plenty of space to exploit. Doku may be ready too. He could destroy their FBs.

If Atleti can draw there, we can do it too, as long as we don't have further injuries. Currently, it's 50/50.
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To draw though requires fit hungry players harrassing closing the man with the ball early. Sort of did it once v Chelsea but they "aint no Madrid bruv"! I don't think our midfield will make 10 succesful passes between them sadly.
 
noseve said:
According to Mr Frantic-Boggle-Eyes Keown, it was apparently Arteta in goal for us on Saturday...
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Keown is the worst of the worst. The bile he spews and clear hatred of us makes him unbearable when our team's involved!. Wait till Pep retiires and there's a pound note to be earned by these "pundits" on the documentaries "Oh he was a genius though, good for the game etc" you can see it now..the leeches!
 
Tolmie scores said:
To draw though requires fit hungry players harrassing closing the man with the ball early. Sort of did it once v Chelsea but they "aint no Madrid bruv"! I don't think our midfield will make 10 succesful passes between them sadly.
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We will easily complete 10 passes vs. Real as they ain't Liverpool and Arsenal pressing wise. The downside of having so many stars in attack and midfield is that some of them do not like to work hard off the ball. Valverde is one that runs a lot but he is likely to start at RB where I hope he will have to deal with a proper dribbler like Savinho and then Doku. Valverde is a very complete player, but I doubt he's good enough at RB to stop Savinho/Doku.
 
I can’t see it’s holding out against Madrid at the bernabeu the way we have played this season
But if we get stones and Dias out together and go for it we can win the home leg
Then there’s hope
 
alexmcity said:
We will easily complete 10 passes vs. Real as they ain't Liverpool and Arsenal pressing wise. The downside of having so many stars in attack and midfield is that some of them do not like to work hard off the ball. Valverde is one that runs a lot but he is likely to start at RB where I hope he will have to deal with a proper dribbler like Savinho and then Doku. Valverde is a very complete player, but I doubt he's good enough at RB to stop Savinho/Doku.
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If we had valverde in our midfield we’d be set
Such a great player
Keep him busy and hope the big four up front don’t get back and help him
 
I've thought about all the possible ways this might go tactically and ultimately have come to the conclusion that we might be able to win the game this week, but are very likely to be knocked out once the game ends in Madrid. This one is up to the footballing gods. We've battered them and edged the tie every year we've played them in my opinion. But they've won the tie more often. So it's time for us to be outplayed and take the few chances we create whilst they squander several and we qualify.
 
alexmcity said:
You can't know something that isn't likely to happen. Many expect that Akanji or Khusanov will play at RB, if both Dias and Stones are fit to start.
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Akanji hasn't played a game at right back for what, a year at least? He has played Nunes in big games at right back. I know you can't really second-guess Pep because he could do anything at any point, but i would've thought Khusanov would have had some mins at right back in the cup if he was in with a chance. I'd def start Akanji right back, but something changed in our style where Pep just doesn't see it as viable any more.
 
Tolmie scores said:
Keown is the worst of the worst. The bile he spews and clear hatred of us makes him unbearable when our team's involved!. Wait till Pep retiires and there's a pound note to be earned by these "pundits" on the documentaries "Oh he was a genius though, good for the game etc" you can see it now..the leeches!
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Both commentators were orgasmic anytime LO crossed the half way line.
Their disappointment when Kevin scored was obvious
 
Feeling a little more confident after this weekend. Ederson (trained on friday), Josko, Manu, Kova, Erling, Nunes all rested. John and Ruben half a game, Phil, Kev given 20 mins, Nico possibly available, Ake & Doku back in training, it's probably the best we could have hoped for.

I'd be disappointed if Erling didn't have a field day against a team with no experienced defenders, we just need to give him the service. Selection will be interesting. John alongside Ruben, stepping into midfield or covering the through ball to the wingers? Nico, Kova and one other from Phil, Kev or Bernie ? OK Bernie, although Phil need to play too :-/. Savio and Marmoush to press hard.

Marmoush need to relax a little and not shoot from everywhere and take all free kicks and corners, Chill and be calm.
 
shevtheblue said:
Akanji hasn't played a game at right back for what, a year at least? He has played Nunes in big games at right back. I know you can't really second-guess Pep because he could do anything at any point, but i would've thought Khusanov would have had some mins at right back in the cup if he was in with a chance. I'd def start Akanji right back, but something changed in our style where Pep just doesn't see it as viable any more.
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Akanji hasn't played at RB due to multiple injuries to Dias, Stones and Ake. We didn't have fit CBs...
 
shevtheblue said:
Akanji hasn't played a game at right back for what, a year at least? He has played Nunes in big games at right back. I know you can't really second-guess Pep because he could do anything at any point, but i would've thought Khusanov would have had some mins at right back in the cup if he was in with a chance. I'd def start Akanji right back, but something changed in our style where Pep just doesn't see it as viable any more.
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The thought of Akanji at RB against vinicius makes my heart sink a little. This is where we will really miss the Walker of the last 5/6 years. I remember Fernandino playing there a few years ago when i think Walker was injured and Vinicius had a field day. Hoping more than expecting tomorrow is not similar.
 
supercity88 said:
We've battered them and edged the tie every year we've played them in my opinion. But they've won the tie more often.
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2:2 under Pep.

19/20 City
21/22 Real
22/23 City
23/24 Real

4 wins City, 1 win Real, 3 draws. It sucks that it's 2:2, given that they have won only once in 90 minutes

GD 16:11 City.
 
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alexmcity said:
2:2 under Pep.

19/20 City
21/22 Real
22/23 City
23/24 Real

4 wins City, 1 win Real, 3 draws. It sucks that it's 2:2, given that they have won only once in 90 minutes

GD 15:11 City.
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More often than they should of I meant! I like the pattern, happy for it to continue this year. Then it can stop.
 
supercity88 said:
I've thought about all the possible ways this might go tactically and ultimately have come to the conclusion that we might be able to win the game this week, but are very likely to be knocked out once the game ends in Madrid. This one is up to the footballing gods. We've battered them and edged the tie every year we've played them in my opinion. But they've won the tie more often. So it's time for us to be outplayed and take the few chances we create whilst they squander several and we qualifer
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