Real Madrid (A) - CL R16 Post Match thread

[Marvin]

Even in this game which was an excellent performance and result, there was still that trait of City getting into some good attacking situations and not making the most of them. Sterling and Mahrez both had chances where they could have done better.

This tie is now set up like the Man Utd League Cup semi-final and in the 2nd leg we dominated the game and yet wasted chances. We need to improve that aspect of our play. We doscore goals, but I think we can score more.

 

[Marvin]

So what did Pep do he played two in front of the back four right? And made use of Benardo s running. He was paying them Real due respect. But what for the return leg? Maybe attacking them with both Sergio and Jesus.

Who are they going to play instead of Ramos? Carvajal and Ramos looked uncomfortable against the pace of Sterling and Jesus. I should imagine Real Madrid have cover for Ramos and City probably know who it will be. I think who we play might depend on the attributes of Real Madrid's defenders. Age might be a factor against that side. It seems to be a side in transition wth some older players and much younger.

We deserved that win but I've seen many Champions League ties where the 2nd leg is nothing like the 1st which is often quite tactical.

 

[razman]

haha , the ref was fair

 

[ChicagoBlue]

I am comparing your analysis of one player with another, which was pretty obvious from the phrase ‘you are inconsistent’.

Don’t really want to play semantics, but inconsistent doesn’t really apply if two players play in different positions and you are talking about the same skill/error.

Just as I wouldn’t complain that Sergio didn’t win a single header in a game compared to Laporte, so I wouldn’t compare the games of Mendy and Rodri.

Now, if you want to talk about Rodri versus Gundo in the game, where they’re being asked to do similar, if slightly different things, I can live with that.

Have a good day.

 

[Cornish_Blue]

So what did Pep do he played two in front of the back four right? And made use of Benardo s running. He was paying them Real due respect. But what for the return leg? Maybe attacking them with both Sergio and Jesus.

I think the set up ruffled RM and they were unsure of how to react and overcome it. We CANNOT be complacent in the next leg. They’re a wounded beast and totally capable of a turnaround.
Really hope that Eric’s injury isn’t too serious and it’s just a muscle twinge. He brings that air of confidence to the defence. We MUST bring in someone to partner him as a priority.
Gabby was brilliant and could easily have had a hat trick if he had been more clinical with his finishing.
I’m eating a massive slice of humble pie regarding Gundogan, he was very effective, mopping up the midfield while Bernardo was like a terrier, hassling the ball carriers all the time. His work rate was fantastic.
Nice little cameo by Raz, apart from his ‘passback’ to their keeper when he’d beaten their defence. Maybe he just needs to get that
hunger back and be ruthless in front of goal. Good that we rested KUN ahead of Sunday’s CC Final. He will be fired up for that.
Kev looked a little laboured late in the game, but his leadership was evident to see throughout. Time for him to take the reins after Merlin leaves????
Just wondering if there was any major CL games last night as the BBC must have lost their reporter, normally the dipper wankathon would be in full swing had they completed what we did last night.
Pots of boiling piss all over dipperville and Stadio Del Giro.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

haha , the ref was fair

Tomás Roncero: I’m surprised he didn’t say “fam” and “blud” every second word with game analysis of that magnitude! Joke!!

Madrid got beaten, fair and square, and it could have been much, much worse. The video proves it, as do the stats!

 

[tufty]

At the game the fans were very critical of Mendy for about 15 mins of the first half and Gundogan for most of the second half.
Amazing how Mendy can play great but have a spell where he looks hopeless.

This. He scared me to death at times, but he improved immensely in the second hand

 

[fulabeer]

Mendy both thrills and enrages me.
I understand his best work is done bombing down the wing and then crossing the ball in. That in part is why Sane doesn't work when they both play.
I loved his energy last night, and you can see glimpses of him returning to his devastating form.

However. There were times last night that i wondered if he had put someones elses boots on by mistake.
At no point did i feel comfortable when he was playing out from the back. Many times he couldn't seem to get the ball past his man. Simple passes just didn't work.

But, i still haven't lost faith in him. I think it is just a recovery and confidence thing. You can tell he is a passionate guy. A good guy.
I worried that the long injury has taken a toll, and his lower key media work is not good for him.
I loved the Shark team thing. It was a great way of galvanizing the team and fans.
Some thought the media work was distracting him from performing. I think with him it works the other way round.
I'm glad he is back in the team. And i hope he comes up with some more crazy media stuff soon!

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

I think the set up ruffled RM and they were unsure of how to react and overcome it. We CANNOT be complacent in the next leg. They’re a wounded beast and totally capable of a turnaround.
Really hope that Eric’s injury isn’t too serious and it’s just a muscle twinge. He brings that air of confidence to the defence. We MUST bring in someone to partner him as a priority.
Gabby was brilliant and could easily have had a hat trick if he had been more clinical with his finishing.
I’m eating a massive slice of humble pie regarding Gundogan, he was very effective, mopping up the midfield while Bernardo was like a terrier, hassling the ball carriers all the time. His work rate was fantastic.
Nice little cameo by Raz, apart from his ‘passback’ to their keeper when he’d beaten their defence. Maybe he just needs to get that
hunger back and be ruthless in front of goal. Good that we rested KUN ahead of Sunday’s CC Final. He will be fired up for that.
Kev looked a little laboured late in the game, but his leadership was evident to see throughout. Time for him to take the reins after Merlin leaves????
Just wondering if there was any major CL games last night as the BBC must have lost their reporter, normally the dipper wankathon would be in full swing had they completed what we did last night.
Pots of boiling piss all over dipperville and Stadio Del Giro.

More of the same in the second leg, they have to come at us. The discipline in the shape City played in last night was fantastic don’t be too adventurous and make sure the full backs don’t vacate up the pitch.

We didn’t seem to have an out ball in the first half but when Sterling came on it gave us the platform to really go at them. The tie isn’t over let’s hope the players keep the intensity and concentration there for the second leg.

 

[blueinsa]

Is it just me or was the VAR much better and more efficient in these European games than in the league?

IFAB certainly have a far better implementation of it so far and they have told PiGMOB countless times to fall into line and each and every time they have been ignored.

Why is that PiGMOB?