big game, we need to be calm and patient and do not choke under pressure, especially do not concede more goals in quick succession if they happen to score one. that thing seem to cost us a lot in previous CL exits.
we need to have top class off the ball game, everybody fighting, running for second balls, keep pressing etc, do not give away easily especially in defensive third. that kind of play we showed vs Arse recently.
losing this 1-0, 2-1 is still not horrible albeit makes 2nd game more of an easier for them to be able to play on the counter which imo suits Ancelotti more.
getting a draw or even a small win from Bernabeu would be great where they need to come out and chase the game at the Etihad.
having the tie decided at home for us is an advantage as it was for them last year, really hope we make this count.
bit worried some crazy ref will give us an early red or something, generally CL refs did improve last 2 years, and certainly better than the PL jokers...
careful with handballs too, they are given easier for pens than in the PL. hence why we need to make some long shots hoping a hand blocking it in someway, surely Real will try as well...
we probably go with 4 man defence on this one as the wide areas with Vinicius, Rodrygo are dangerous for a 3 man back line.
Bernardo, Grealish, Rodri will need to give lots of help for our defenders off the ball but they all rested today.
only question imo if Mahrez or Foden gets in from the right winger role and if Ake can get fit enough to start and if Walker or Akanji at right back.
