Real Madrid (H) Pre-Match Thread

[bobbyowenquiff]

I am nervous about Ferdy at centre half but understand why Pep might not risk Garcia. Ferdy is just not a centre half and is short of match fitness. The Norwich players waltzed past him a couple of times yesterday as if he wasn't there. I think this is Pep's toughest decision. Garcia and Laporte look like they are building a partnership. I am glad I don't have to make this decision. I think the rest of the team picks itself after the last few games. I reckon he'll start with Rodri with the option of bringing Gundo on if we need to slow things down.

 

[hihosilva]

Well, not according to SSN this morning; the game is exempt from the regs, as it involves elite sportsmen,
but who knows what new rules we’ll get over the next 10 days...

OK thanks. I would think next years CL won't allow away fans.

 

[hihosilva]

I am nervous about Ferdy at centre half but understand why Pep might not risk Garcia. Ferdy is just not a centre half and is short of match fitness. The Norwich players waltzed past him a couple of times yesterday as if he wasn't there. I think this is Pep's toughest decision. Garcia and Laporte look like they are building a partnership. I am glad I don't have to make this decision. I think the rest of the team picks itself after the last few games. I reckon he'll start with Rodri with the option of bringing Gundo on if we need to slow things down.

I'd much prefer Fernandinho to play,he may be half a yard slower but his footballing brain makes up for that. Always difficult to predict Pep's line up but i think this one is more predictable.
Ederson
Walker Fernandinho Laporte Cancelo
Debruyne Rodri Silva
Marhez Jesus Sterling

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Why would Pep change the system from the 1st leg and start with a more attacking one?

Given our problems at CB, Rodri plus Gundy is about a system capable of providing stability, not about individuals. Gundy can play at DM, Silva can't. A formation with Silva instead of Gundy and a proper 9 instead of a false 9 would be doubly removed from the formation Pep started with in Madrid.

It's a possibility, Jesus on the left, Sterling on the right with Kev and Phil or Bernardo playing as 10's.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I'd much prefer Fernandinho to play,he may be half a yard slower but his footballing brain makes up for that. Always difficult to predict Pep's line up but i think this one is more predictable.
Ederson
Walker Fernandinho Laporte Cancelo
Debruyne Rodri Silva
Marhez Jesus Sterling

I agree with your line-up but I think Pep will be sweating about centre half. Ferdy just looks out of place at the back. He and Garcia don't have enough pace. Ferdy has the experience but is a real risk (not least in giving away penalties). I also think he may start Foden with Marhez on the bench. It looks like Cancelo may have sorted the left back slot for now though. He has been excellent in the last two games.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

I'd much prefer Fernandinho to play,he may be half a yard slower but his footballing brain makes up for that. Always difficult to predict Pep's line up but i think this one is more predictable.
Ederson
Walker Fernandinho Laporte Cancelo
Debruyne Rodri Silva
Marhez Jesus Sterling

Other than Foden for Mahrez (FFS) id go with this

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Hoping to beat real barca and Atletico on way to winning the competition and giving a big fuck you to tebas

 

[MCFC1993]

According to James Ducker at the Telegraph.


Assuming that means no way to watch it, touch wood no injuries.

I would guess he wants to test the starting XI (Cancelo left back etc...) against more decent opposition.

Wonder who we will play thats of mutual benefit? Wolves? United?

 

[chesterbells]

According to James Ducker at the Telegraph.


Assuming that means no way to watch it, touch wood no injuries.

I would guess he wants to test the starting XI (Cancelo left back etc...) against more decent opposition.

Wonder who we will play thats of mutual benefit? Wolves? United?

Good point; most teams on the virtual beach now.

 

[LucahArchie10]

CDM, maybe. Stones and Laporte as the CBs. Garcia isn't ready for that sort of challenge yet. Stones, because he's less bad than Otamendi. And is pacier.

Just dont see Stones af CB, hes played what 60 mins???