City v Real Madrid - 26/04/16 - Pre Match Thread

[Don Karleone]

Excited more than nervous.

 

[Marvin]

Welcome.

Ronaldo and Benzema are absolutely fine btw,they always were.

So Benzema would go off injured before half time when they were 2-1 down? He might have "trained", but unless it was cramp, I doubt he will play.

 

[Puppet Master Silva]

Nothing to lose we've made it further than we expected. Still shitting myself.

 

[Delphacito]

It's a toss up. Mangala's pace against Nico's experience of Spain.

Tough call.

Otamendi's pace is also pretty good though.

 

[JRockBlues]

A long day ahead, can't wait for tonight, bring the noise blues.

Definitely a long day ahead. 12 hours in work with naff all to do only makes it seem even longer.

 

[FantasyIreland]

So Benzema would go off injured before half time when they were 2-1 down? He might have "trained", but unless it was cramp, I doubt he will play.

I hope you're right,regardless,you've done a great job of covering all bases.

 

[hinchcliffes bulbous conk]

Visited the toilet for the second time already today. This day is going to drag on. Come on City - we can be heroes!

 

[Rammy Blue]

I hope you're right,regardless,you've done a great job of covering all bases.

Not like Marv that....

 

[waterfootblues]

It's a toss up. Mangala's pace against Nico's experience of Spain.

Tough call.

I was just thinking the same thing.
If we play Nico we may play a savvy conservative game. In which case Sterling's pace on the counter will be invaluable.
So excited for this.
A quick shower then on my way to God's own country. A few sherbets in town, then roar City on to glory....

 

[Marvin]

I hope you're right,regardless,you've done a great job of covering all bases.

How have I done that?

I have just given you the facts. He went off when Real madrid were 2-1 down in the 1st half in a must win game, so clearly he thought he was injured.

And despite training, I am saying I don't think he will play. That is not covering all bases. That's knowledge and making an educated assessment.