Real Madrid (H) - Wed 17th April, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[lancs blue]

Can't stand the bellend

That's fine, I didn't think about him once.

 

[murcian blue]

Ederson

Walker
Akanji/Ake/Dias - happy with any
Stones
Gvardiol

Kovacic/Bernardo
Rodri

Foden
KDB
Grealish

Haaland

I would play Bernardo save KDB for the second half if needed and Chelsea

 

[murcian blue]

I get that feeling when I look at him. The main reason I don’t want him here.

and who could you leave out to play him

 

[r.soleofsalford]

and who could you leave out to pay him

I personally wouldn`t want him here.

 

[foggy1974]

Unleash the beast.

Negredo no longer players for us

 

[Legal Alien]

There’s another possible permutation where Akanji plays left back with Walker, Dias and Stones also starting. Could happen. Personally I think Ake is the least likely to start, as we can’t play 3 defenders that have just returned from injury/niggles and Walker/Stones are more nailed on to play. I think Akanji HAS to play, so he may decide it’s in place of Gvardiol and not Dias, to keep Dias’ leadership. And to use Akanji’s 1v1 defending v Rodrygo. Tough decisions to make!

I don't think we need to change the defence.

I'm happy that both Walker and Ake are back and available but i wouldn't start them tomorrow.

Akanji; Stones; Dias; Gvardiol for me.

 

[jrb]

Tonight has shown anything can happen in the QF 2nd legs.

 

[Millennium]

I don't think we need to change the defence.

I'm happy that both Walker and Ake are back and available but i wouldn't start them tomorrow.

Akanji; Stones; Dias; Gvardiol for me.

Dias recently not at his top form. I think Walker should start, while ake could take Dias place, or switch to the lift to allow Gvardiol to be in his natural position.

 

[Gorbachev]

I think we should expect the worst tomorrow.

No way will UEFA want no Real Madrid or Barcelona, or even a La Liga team in the semi finals.

I am expecting 3 red cards for us, an offside goal allowed for Madrid and 2 penalties.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Tonight has shown anything can happen in the QF 2nd legs.

Important we keep 11 men on the field. They will be looking to go down easily when through on goal to get the red card/penalty.