Real Madrid (A) - Tues 9th April, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[PragueBlue]

On the bench

Thought I saw earlier that he was starting. Bit strange. Thought he was a guaranteed starter. Maybe not 100% or maybe we've gone for a bit more energy. Can't think of any other reason.

 

[OntarioBlue]

I thought KDB would start but I can also see that Bernie and Phil have to start in a game like this so the only option would be to leave Kovacic out. I’m glad I don’t have to make these decisions.

 

[maxwellblue]

In Pep we trust.

is the correct comment

 

[schfc6]

Happy with that.

 

[adaminho]

With that team, I'd be happy taking a draw back to the etihad. I don't feel good about this

 

[Mattyc55]

Pep really doesnt like the idea of a KDB, phil and Rodri midfield does he.

 

[CTID1977]

match day thread's gonna be interesting

 

[super_city_si]

Think Pep wants full press.

 

[youngbob]

Yep. Pep was talking about "Oh you can't go to Madrid just expecting to control the game" but it was very obviously a bluff cos that's what he's always aiming for away in Europe. Kevin not 100% needed for this one imo and needs to be fresh for the home game. We can get a satisfactory result with that XI.

 

[Toney’s bookie]

No kev is weird

He will play Foden in the middle where he's been brilliant and hope to save KDB for the second leg. He's there if we need him though. Makes sense at this stage of the season.