Real absolute hated they got us in the draw. (versus Sporting) but their manager set up a specific tactical plan and worked to that even tho he had quite some big names missing. you could bet MBappe or Rodrygo would have scored vs this City defence tonight.
what Pep did or planned for this game, well sadly that will require a big analysis. poor in defence, midfield wide open and overall very poor in attacking patterns and chance creation. absolute shitshow overall.
and this a Real dropped off from their 2/3 year ago level just like us.
how many games Arbeola managed in CL? 3-4?
this is what I am saying, lesser and lesser managers can get the better of Pep. Frank, Carrick first game in charge, this latest Fores coach who just arrived etc.
was crucial how we react in 2nd half, can we pull it back to 3-1 or 3-2 maybe. but no, still lost 3-0 thanks to a Donnarumma pen save. not good enough.
Pep is on the decline imo tactically. he may not have the players anymore to make us as dominant serial winners. but sure as hell with these tactics better squad would be limited too.
two years in a row not getting into CL QF stage is bad for such an expensive highly paid squad we have. it would be just as horrible for Real, PSG, Bayern.
general feeling was before game that City are favourites in this tie mainly due to Real's problems and missing players.
I hoped myself we pay back to them in return for last year sending us home from the competition way too early. but they can do it again even with Arbeola instead of Ancelotti who was a CL expert. Arbeola with about 3 CL games in his career as manager.
what Pep did or planned for this game, well sadly that will require a big analysis. poor in defence, midfield wide open and overall very poor in attacking patterns and chance creation. absolute shitshow overall.
and this a Real dropped off from their 2/3 year ago level just like us.
how many games Arbeola managed in CL? 3-4?
this is what I am saying, lesser and lesser managers can get the better of Pep. Frank, Carrick first game in charge, this latest Fores coach who just arrived etc.
was crucial how we react in 2nd half, can we pull it back to 3-1 or 3-2 maybe. but no, still lost 3-0 thanks to a Donnarumma pen save. not good enough.
Pep is on the decline imo tactically. he may not have the players anymore to make us as dominant serial winners. but sure as hell with these tactics better squad would be limited too.
two years in a row not getting into CL QF stage is bad for such an expensive highly paid squad we have. it would be just as horrible for Real, PSG, Bayern.
general feeling was before game that City are favourites in this tie mainly due to Real's problems and missing players.
I hoped myself we pay back to them in return for last year sending us home from the competition way too early. but they can do it again even with Arbeola instead of Ancelotti who was a CL expert. Arbeola with about 3 CL games in his career as manager.