Match Thread | Man City vs. Real Madrid (11/02/25)

[lee one pen]

We are playing really well and I wouldn't change a thing. Marmoush for Kev if he tires, and Khisanov for Akanji if he is hurt. Brilliant performance thus far.

Absolutely spot on

 

[MCFC1993]

First 15mins aside it's been a good half, they're scared of over committing and leaving space.

Keeping their front 3 quiet is nearly impossible but we're doing okay, need Akanji to shake off this knock.

Just need to make the most of our chances, we need at least a 2 goal lead in my opinion.

Johnny Rodri Stones running the show.

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

We were a bit shaky first and last 10 mins but played well in between that.

 

[Ajm1985]

Yep prefer to bring stones back into defence and get a midfielder on, he's done ok but they are getting a lot of the play through the middle.

Need to start winning some of these second balls

Completely agree. Think Stones has done great on the ball but not done enough to screen in front of the defence. Bernardo hasn't won a tackle since we beat Madrid 4-0

 

[samuelyeboah]

Our superior bench will shine in the second half

 

[platty7]

Akanji fooked. groin by looks of it . kush on maybe

 

[Norbert D]

Our worst enemies, some great last ditch defending but we will insist on getting caught in possession. Play route one and leave the rest to big Erl.

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

Thought I’d come on here to soak up the good vibes. Nah, just a bunch of moaning cunts who will never be happy

 

[Bewar3them00n]

Looks like Akanji has pulled something, might have to move Stones back & bring on Nico in the Rodri role.

 

[Gobshiight]

What did he say? 5 live is better

He was talking about how all the standing around waiting for an offside decision could lead to injuries... Then Grealish got injured and he brought it up again

 

[Allnightlong]

I'm worried about akanji (sp I'm pissed) I reckon he's coming off, do not want to see nunes against vinicius.

no....just no

 

[Stoned Rose]

Decent.

Shame re Jack as he was bang at it.

These will score. It’s a matter of whether we can get another goal or two.

Might have Marmoush’s name on it later.

We’ll be sweet here as long as pep doesn’t be a tit and bring Nunes and/or Gundogan on.

 

[daztrueblue91]

Grealish was excellent until he went off. I think Savinho and Gvardiol have been excellent too.

You can tell Kev has lost that yard of pace he once had. You can see that his body can no longer keep pace with what his head wants him to do.

 

[heslops barnet]

Phil there, 10n seconds until HT and chickens out of a tackle in their half.

Embarrassing for a fellow stockport lad, toughen up you soft ****

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Did well there after a very poor first 15 mins. Rode our luck a bit at times but if we can get one more to take there that would be great. They do look dangerous though when they attack.

 

[lee one pen]

That was shit from Eddie

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Need to finish them off in this game.

 

[Don Karleone]

Can't ask for any more in that first half. Same again would be lovely

 

[dom]

Akanji looks like he's injured his groin.

Sadly I think you are right

 

[wattle]

Yep. Looks like Rico coming on. Buckle in!!! I actually think this might suit his game if he’s one of the three in front of Dias/Ake