Real Madrid (H) Pre-Match Thread

[Dax777]

And you trust Otamendi in 1-on-1, lol

More than I do the kid.

 

[mikemcfc]

Ederson
Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Zinchenko
Bernie, KDB, Rodri, Foden
Sterling, Jesus

i like the 442 for this one, a tad more defensive, one more man back a little deeper to make it tougher for them, still powerful going forward.
my emphasis on this game from the start, unless or until, we are varred or forced into getting very aggressive, would be for the wing backs to not get as far up field as usual on runs and overlaps and for the center backs to be a little more stay at home, be there for the back passes but not get overly involved in the final third. Solid and patient is the way here.

 

[mikemcfc]

More than I do the kid.

I've gone with otamendi, he has played a lot of huge games and has the experience. Sometimes you just have to trust your guy.
My only concern is that he gets a good reminder about rash decisions and lunging in, because I feel the ref will be looking for everything.
Still, Nico's the man.

 

[citytill1die84]

Ederson

Walker Fernandinho Laporte Cancelo

Rodri

B.Silva KDB Foden Sterling

Jesus

I want legs and runners :)

 

[NanaToure42]

Ederson

Walker Fernandinho Laporte Cancelo

Rodri

B.Silva KDB Foden Sterling

Jesus

I want legs and runners :)

I like this lineup. It'd be fine with this. I usually dont prefer him but i wouldnt mind mahrez for this game, not sure why. Also I'd probably lean Garcia over Fern. If Dave started over Foden i wouldnt really mind that either.

 

[The Black Shed]

It's a godsend that we have a fortnight's break, should be all fit and focused. Maybe play five midfield to negate their full backs, condense play into the middle and hump them on the break.

Another win City 2-1 Madrid

 

[mosssideblue]

Just eliminating any silly mistakes should see us progress

 

[Withnail]

Just eliminating any silly mistakes should see us progress

Most of the goals we concede are down to errors from our players.

 

[Fallingbostel Blue]

Breaking news on twitter, an un-named Madrid player has tested positive for Covid and will miss the match.

 

[mosssideblue]

Breaking news on twitter, an un-named Madrid player has tested positive for Covid and will miss the match.

Not good

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Breaking news on twitter, an un-named Madrid player has tested positive for Covid and will miss the match.

Mariano Diaz. Who is he??

They should forfeit it. Our players and staff don’t want covid thanks.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Breaking news on twitter, an un-named Madrid player has tested positive for Covid and will miss the match.

Shouldn't the whole squad have to go into quarantine?

 

[HelloCity]

Shouldn't the whole squad have to go into quarantine?

They’re being tested all the time so shouldn’t be an issue (hopefully).

 

[Super David Silva 21]

With the worry of a second wave i'll be astonished if this goes ahead now. It's not worth the risk.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

That could be the end of that one and us in the quarters. Can’t see another solution.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

That could be the end of that one and us in the quarters. Can’t see another solution.

It’ll be Liverpool that progress.

 

[maurizio]

That could be the end of that one and us in the quarters. Can’t see another solution.

UEFA will bend over backwards to allow Real Madrid to have a chance of progressing. Rules will be changed if they have to.

 

[AlfGreyruinedmyday]

That could be the end of that one and us in the quarters. Can’t see another solution.

Sadly, we're talking about UEFA and one of their anointed so another solution will be found to allow RM to progress.

 

[Decepticon]

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

If any of their squad have been exposed surely they won't be able to travel?

I think we could get a bye here...