Real Madrid (H) - Tue 26th April, 20:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread | Team news (pg 67)

[chaddblue]

We have no defensive reassurances for tomorrow night. Benzema’s form, Vinicius’s form, all should be cause for concern. Their momentum at this point is strong and they rested on the weekend. People are underestimating them. They have a 15 point lead in La Liga

There’s no way Pep and the players will underestimate them.. which is all that matters really

 

[MCFC1993]

Hope everyone's up for this one, another one where we need to make it hostile as fuck for them, give our lads all the tools to dominate.

 

[chaddblue]

They wouldn’t shut up about “Quadruple” for a century

At least it would hurt the rags more.. as their ‘famous ‘99 treble’ would be forever overshadowed

but it won’t happen.. they’re gonna end up with just the carabou cup

 

[Legal Alien]

Putting Zinchenko at RB because of injuries as i don't think Pep will risk a kid in this one. Chelsea had loads of chances in both of their games, so If we keep it tight at the back, we will win.

Ederson

Zinchenko
Dias
Laporte
Ake

KDB
Rodri
Bernardo

Jesus
Foden
Sterling

3-1 to us ( Jesus, Foden, KDB)

COME ON CITY!!!

 

[Andouble]

what's the latest on Casemiro and Alaba?

 

[el wey]

Putting Zinchenko at RB because of injuries as i don't think Pep will risk a kid in this one. Chelsea had loads of chances in both of their games, so If we keep it tight at the back, we will win.

Ederson

Zinchenko
Dias
Laporte
Ake

KDB
Rodri
Bernardo

Jesus
Foden
Sterling

3-1 to us ( Jesus, Foden, KDB)

COME ON CITY!!!

Has Zinchenko ever played RB? Don't recall but if he feels comfortable then I'm all for it.

 

[Fordyboy46]

what's the latest on Casemiro and Alaba?

I think they'll start

 

[Fordyboy46]

Walker will be risked I feel, Stones no chance

 

[Pedestrian]

Then let it be Villiareal vs City, rather than Liverpool vs Real Madrid :D

That’s about as likely to happen as us retaining the league cup this season.

 

[jrb]

On the plus side, Ancelotti won’t have a clue what our line up will be now both our full-backs are out. That might work for or against us. We’ll find out tomorrow.

 

[Legal Alien]

Has Zinchenko ever played RB? Don't recall but if he feels comfortable then I'm all for it.

Not sure.
I think Ake is more defensive minded, he didn't look too comfortable on the wing against Brighton last week, so if he has Sterling in front of him i think he will be alright.

I'm really hoping Walker or Stones can play though

 

[burning blue soul]

This thread is stressing me out now.

I'm off to read the Atheltico pre match thread and use it as a comfort blanket.

 

[WestGorton]

No way should Zinchenko play right back in my opinion. Dinho and say just defend don't attack.

 

[Dazzle84]

I just can’t see a left footed centre back playing at right back against their second most dangerous player

To be fair vinicious will be right footed playing left wing. Might show him outside a lot

 

[Burtonblue]

What if the scouse bastards win them both. I'd be suicidal

I live in terror of that
Would upset me more than us winning nothing this season

 

[Semper aggressus]

What if the scouse bastards win them both. I'd be suicidal

I can’t contemplate that. Our players are better than theirs and play far better football, they deserve to win both, and one at the very least.

All they have is better goalscorers, unfortunately that’s what makes the ultimate difference in football isn’t it. A half decent or even average team can go a long way if it has reliable finishers. Sadly we’re the opposite, amazing right up until the last and most important part.

If they win both I’ll be on a sabbatical from all football media until next season and praying we get Haaland and win the lot next year.

 

[citymad]

They would be intolerable for years

It's quite frightening to think there's a very good chance they'll do it.

 

[Mike Brock]

Has Zinchenko ever played RB? Don't recall but if he feels comfortable then I'm all for it.

Clichy at right back springs to mind. Gulp

 

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[Deleted member 77198]

One more sleep! Not been this excited for a while, having no fans for last year’s semi and barely any for the final didn’t make them seem real… this seems real though, I’m proper excited!