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

[Inter Me Nan]

Expectation is a close affair, one goal either way for me

Going 2-1 city, KDB with a rocket

Yeah this is what i'm thinking, don't think it'll be a whalloping!

 

[MichaelBBack]

Honestly I'd be happy with a draw tonight but I hope we absolutely smash them. All it takes is the Viking to have one of his better days and there'll be no stopping us.

Of course, as we found out last season, the tie will not be over until the final whistle goes at the Etihad next week, but if we can take a positive result back to our place, we'll be in a fabulous position.

I expect a lot of back and forth, shots at both ends, probably both teams scoring, but hoping for a cheeky 2-1 or even a 3-1.

 

[Haaland94]

The helicopter will take care, I would imagine Vinicius is having the nerves tonight, Walker is a ferocious competitor.

I am more concerned about Rodrygo than Vinicius to be honest.

 

[Keeper!]

I am more concerned about Rodrygo than Vinicius to be honest.

They have game winners allover the park, but so do we, strong mentality will be needed to win.

 

[ejdmcfc]

Work bogs getting a good leathering today.

 

[St.Pauli support]

I am more concerned about Rodrygo than Vinicius to be honest.

Ok lads, get out the Akanji stats and pics. Vinicius is sorted...

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Looking forward to the BT Real Madrid Docu Magazine Programme later. Jake will be beside himself waving his white scarve. OLE OLE! Los Blancos!!

 

[JGL07]

That Venicious Jnr terrifies me.

Is he any relation to Sid?

 

[Superace]

I'd definitely take a draw tonight then do them at the Etihad. I expect it to be tight and we're more than capable of winning, we just need to keep our nerve.

 

[Mr-Mertle]

Only real questions tonight are at RW and LB.

I'd expect:

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Akanji
Rodri
KDB Gundogan
Bernardo Viking Grealish

 

[tommybooth]

Go with the above.

 

[supercity88]

You lied!
It wasn't difficult to call at all!!!

For these games my posts tend to be a confused rambling which reflects what is going on in my head! The hopeful wish for a nice City win will always rise to the top before I click post!

 

[youngbob]

Closer I get to this game the more I think we'll go very defensive and put our Duracell team out.

 

[wilmslowblue1]

lets get a draw and get the fuck out of there. Well beat them at home, id be more than confident.

 

[Claytop]

A draw and no injuries would do me.

 

[supercity88]

Only real questions tonight are at RW and LB.

I'd expect:

Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Akanji
Rodri
KDB Gundogan
Bernardo Viking Grealish

That's what I'd expect to see based on the pace out wide that Real have, but we didn't see it against Bayern who were equally dangerous in wide areas. As it's away from home first I would expect to see the above team though, especially as with Ake out it would be Stones, Akanji, Dias, Laporte and there's a risk experimenting with that at this stage.

 

[alexmcity]

Closer I get to this game the more I think we'll go very defensive and put our Duracell team out.

Gundo is important in both phases and is captain for a reason.

Alvarez may replace KDB with 20 minutes to go.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Surprise, surprise. Madrid leaking stuff to the press that they will coming for Haaland in 2024. Also their former president on sky sports news explaining why Bellingham should sign for Madrid. These cunts are insufferable.


Just batter them City, like we should have last year. Don’t let them get away with it this time round.

 

[york away to this!]

After yesterday Pep will be shitting it about the match at Neverton, so suspect he'll play the kids tonight...

 

[Gibblue]

Closer I get to this game the more I think we'll go very defensive and put our Duracell team out.

Class lineup I'd love that but surely Gundo will start ahead of Alvarez for a bit more control