Real Madrid (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[EdersonsSmiley]

After how anonymous Sergio was yesterday I would go similar to the team at Old Trafford. Front three would be Jesus, Bernardo and Mahrez, they can all play in any of the front three positions and should mean we can outnumber Madrid in midfield.

They don't have much of a counter-attack threat without Hazard or Bale so shouldn't have to worry about playing too high of a line.

I just hope Pep doesn't play something we haven't done all season as he has overthought it.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Big game no doubt, keep it tight or within reach for second leg.
Choice of team for this one is crucial.

Think that will be in Pep's uppermost mind and why I think he may opt for 3 (5) at the back.

 

[Kenward Garg]

I reckon we'll see a surprise or two, maybe 3 at the back, maybe Phil ?

I think so too: 3-4-3 with Ferns, Rodri and Laporte; Mendy, Walker, Bernardo and de Bruyne then; Mahrez, Aguero and Sterling.

 

[Kenward Garg]

I don't really follow La Liga any more, what does Madrids first team usually look like these days ?

A lot of technical quality marred by a lack of pace and probably hunger after three CL’s.

 

[kenzie115]

No way UEFA will let us beat Madrid with everything else that's going on.

 

[Dirty Harry]

A lot of technical quality marred by a lack of pace and probably hunger after three CL’s.

I was slightly surprised Modric was still a regular tbh mate with his age, and there must be a fair few not too far behind him, here's hoping we may be a bit too quick on the flanks for them

 

[Kenward Garg]

I was slightly surprised Modric was still a regular tbh mate with his age, and there must be a fair few not too far behind him, here's hoping we may be a bit too quick on the flanks for them

It’s been said that all games are won and lost in midfield. If that’s the case, I believe Rodri, de Bruyne and Bernardo May just have the upper hand over Modric, Kroos and Casemiro. PS. One to watch out for, if he plays, is Fede Valverde. He’s class.

 

[93.20blue]

Never rated Curtois at Chelsea, think he's shite. They are a solid side still but not what they were. If we have our shooting boots on we will get enough oppurtunities to score a few.

Ederson
Walker
Fern
Laporte
Mendy
Rodri
Kev
Bernardo
Mahrez
Aguero
Jesus

4-1 City.

praying he picks this team , attack is the best for of defence , I think this team beats Madrid , if he picks gundogan and Rodri together I think we will loose

 

[razman]

 

[WillDaws]

I wouldn't play Raheem even if he is fit with the form he's been in, but definitely have an attacking line-up... away goals crucial