Real Madrid (A) - Tue 9th May, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[wolviedinho]

Time to put on our big blue pants for this game.

Playing real in the champions league reminds me of the hurdle we had to overcome against the Rags domestically. If we want this trophy, we have to take it from the best.

The match is evenly poised. As always small margins will be the difference. 50/50 for me without blue bias.

I have full faith in the team. Let’s hope it goes for us this time around.

 

[IronsideKozuch]

Foden just had his 1st start in 6 weeks and was rusty. Gundogan played in both games vs Bayern for a reason. He will probably start again.

definitely for me, Gundogan has been great this season constantly and its probably why has been substituted against Leeds - to keep him fresh. At the end match vs Real is much more important, than sending a message around penalty situation;) I would be absolutely surprised if hes left out of starting eleven

 

[foggy1974]

Foden just had his 1st start in 6 weeks and was rusty. Gundogan played in both games vs Bayern for a reason. He will probably start again.

Foden didnt look that rusty to me & will have fresher legs than Mahrez, who has played almost 90 minutes in 4 of the last 5

 

[foggy1974]

definitely for me, Gundogan has been great this season constantly and its probably why has been substituted against Leeds - to keep him fresh. At the end match vs Real is much more important, than sending a message around penalty situation;) I would be absolutely surprised if hes left out of starting eleven

He was subbed on the 90th minute

 

[Craig]

Foden didnt look that rusty to me & will have fresher legs than Mahrez, who has played almost 90 minutes in 4 of the last 5

Can’t see either of them starting on Tuesday. The team pretty much picks itself for that one

 

[Gumzy97]

Wind Vinicius up that's what we need to do, he's got a temper just wind him up, be physical push him about have Kyle frustrate him. He nearly lost his head last night. He's going to lose it one game.

Vini is a brilliant player but that temper has started to show in a couple of games. He doesn't keep control when he's frustrated he lashes out.

 

[nellyonthewing]

If we show up like we did against Arsenal we’ll bring a lead back for the home leg . If we switch off at any point we’ll get dicked again.

 

[SouthernPlastic]

We’re a different team to last season. Our defence is considerably more solid and I personally think the best in the world atm. Ake is a massive loss but hopefully he can make the home leg. Still, with Walker, Akanji, Stones and Dias that’s considerably better than the lineup of Fern and Cancelo Dias and Laporte. Touch wood everyone stays fit.

We also have the Viking and a much improved JG. I think we are the better team, but they definitely should not be underestimated. If Kev is fit and firing I can only see it going one way.

 

[Fordyboy46]

I just hope Pep doesn't play a defensive game which he can do from time to time, we have to go for the jugular because Real's defence isn't that great. Fascinating to see our approach in this one

 

[clarion]

Go get them!