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

[kaz7]

I am impressed of the amount of people who wants Laporte to start. The same guy that has made several huge mistakes in vital moments at UCL. Two gifted goals against Tottenham, Lyon and Madrid (I still can't believe how he chose to not even try to close Vinicius in his goal, and his penalty...). Walker has never made mistakes in vital UCL games, actually quite the opposite. He loves defending, while Laporte is great when he is under less pressure which these games are not. We will need to defend sometimes and be aggressive, and Akanji and Walker are way more comfortable on that.

Manu makes regular mistakes leading to goals and cant win headers , i like him in general but lets not pretend he hasnt a mistake in him

 

[horlock_was_super]

We will win tomorrow.
Win against Everton.
Win next Wednesday.
During this time Brighton will beat the arse.
We will win the league against Chelsea.
Rest players for last two games.
Win FA Cup.
Win Champions League.

Sly Stones first question to Pep straight after the treble is clinched:

” So Pep, just how disappointed is Julian Alvarez on missing out on The Carabou Cup and Charity Shield……………”

Just thought I would give you the benefit of my wisdom whilst waiting for the nurse with my meds.
Horlock was Super
B Wing
Prestwich.

 

[city warrior]

Manu makes regular mistakes leading to goals and cant win headers , i like him in general but lets not pretend he hasnt a mistake in him

He does. But he is gonna be a LB, so headers are not that important, and he is much quicker and aggressive than Laporte, two things we will need against Rodrygo. And like I said, I am just tired and scared of all the goals Laporte has cost us in vital stages at UCL.

 

[chickaroon]

We need Bernie and Jack to do the same job on their wingers as they did against Arsenal. Double up.

 

[BringBackSwales]

If Walker didn't have a history of brain farts, especially in the CL, then I'd agree with you.. but he does.

Pick pick pick. Kyle has been brilliant for us. EVERY player makes mistakes, be it Erling, be it KDB, be it Reuben, be it Kyle etc. People like you who focus on the negatives are a waste of emotional energy. I will waste no more. Pathetic though

 

[stonerblue]

He does. But he is gonna be a LB, so headers are not that important, and he is much quicker and aggressive than Laporte, two things we will need against Rodrygo. And like I said, I am just tired and scared of all the goals Laporte has cost us in vital stages at UCL.

I'd have Akanji before Laporte

 

[stonerblue]

Pick pick pick. Kyle has been brilliant for us. EVERY player makes mistakes, be it Erling, be it KDB, be it Reuben, be it Kyle etc. People like you who focus on the negatives are a waste of emotional energy. I will waste no more. Pathetic though

I can't recall any 'brainfarts' from Walker apart from the daft sending off. Excellent for us in chumps league and has beaten most opposition wingers before they step on the pitch.
People blaming individual players for goals against or losses do my head in as well. Rarely can a single player take the blame. Goalies can sometimes fuck it up all on their own but even then its harsh. Joe Hart for England being a good example.

 

[CityBluez]

Shut up. Why do people like you always look for the negatives, the things that might go wrong?

Lol . Stop being so touchy. Social media aren't the place for you!

 

[CityBluez]

Manu makes regular mistakes leading to goals and cant win headers , i like him in general but lets not pretend he hasnt a mistake in him

Agree but tbf I am not sure if laporte at LB in CL is any better. Laporte is prone to mistakes under pressure as well

 

[alexmcity]

Walker has never made mistakes in vital UCL games, actually quite the opposite.

Walker has been largely brilliant, but he fell asleep for Lyon's 1st goal and played their forward on. Also, he wasn't exactly faultless in the 3:0 loss in Liverpool.

The more games you play, the likelier it is to make mistakes. Dias wasn't faultless in Madrid last year, he made a mistake in Munich 3 weeks ago, which Sane failed to punish. Both Dias and Stones were average in the CL final, but people tend to blame Pep for it (no DM!). Manu had a terrible game in the Brentford loss..etc. No one is perfect.

In fairness, Laporte has made more mistakes in big CL games than the other defenders. He is likely to be on the bench anyway. Akanji was excellent in Munich and deserves to start. Walker will have the most difficult task tomorrow. Guess Stones will have to help him. Dias will take care of Benzema.