Real Madrid (A) - Tues 9th April, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[Kamaro011]

I’m usually pessimistic but I reckon we’ll get a couple of goals up and then just keep the ball and toy with them.

Not keeping a clean sheet obvs though.

3-1, 70% possession.

And you’ve got to factor in how much Pep fucking hates these with every molecule of DNA in his being.

There's no chance in hell Real will let City get couple of goals and toying them at their own backyard.

 

[NoCompromise]

I'd drop Haaland and play with a False 9 tonight.
Maximum control of possession and protect backline until the home leg. No need to go all guns blazing tonight

Would be great. Won't happen.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

What you need more than anything against this Madrid attack is your best 1v1 duel-winners. Ours are Walker and Ake. Those two injuries in my opinion change our approach. I know Pep was like “we need to hurt them, punish them” but don’t be surprised if we are extremely cautious and try to leave with a draw. Attacking too much could actually be our undoing without our two best 1v1 defenders. A draw would be like a win in this game.

 

[jimharri]

2:30 to kick off and that pic has reminded me of my dear old Gran (who lived on Horton Rd and used to “listen” to the score at Maine Rd from the front steps of her house!) used to say, “I’m starting to feel
It in my water!”

Yes, starting to get a few butterflies about which City is going to show up…one will batter them, one will get battered by them, and one could pass them to death and try to save it for the Etihad next week!

That was handy for getting to and from the ground. You could leave at full time, and be home in time to hear the dulcet tones of James Alexander Gordon.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

I have to admit I lost the plot, I thought this was happening tomorrow, so my superstitious pre-match rituals, which usually starts at dawn until kick-off, has been limited to less than 3 hours. I apologise

 

[domalino]

And in the CL? I’d guess harder to retain?

3%. Real Madrid are the only team to win it back to back, they’ve done it twice.

 

[jimharri]

they want revenge, they didn’t just lose at the etihad, they were completely humiliated

One of the best City performances I remember in my 50+ years watching us. Arguably a better (given the stage) display than the sick swan. Though I'm guessing there might be a few (dozen) who'll disagree with me.

 

[69FACUPfinal]

You love a lazy cliche when I comes to Haaland don’t you.

Do I? You obviously have great insight into how I think, something my dear OH hasn't managed in 35 years, sure he'd like to partake of your wisdom.....

 

[NoCompromise]

No point trying to out-think Pep. I'm not there so can't even lose my voice for a .000000001% influence on this.
Just sit back and enjoy the match.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

High line and Vinicius jr could equal a long night!