Real Madrid Vs Manchester City CL Pre Match Thread

[Joehannes]

I think he'll go:
Hart; Maicon, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; Milner, Garcia, Yaya, Barry, Silva; Tevez.
OR
Hart; Maicon, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; Garcia, Yaya, Barry; Silva; Tevez, Aguero.

Then again, you can't put it past Mancini to start Balo, but I suppose you can't put it past Balo to put in a match-winning performance.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

Re: Ronaldo on Tuesday

WHO DOES HE WANT TO PLAY FOR rm or MCFC

What are you talking about.

 

[mad zab]

Re: How do we approach the Madrid game?

I won't be surprised to see three at the back in this game. I am sure that is why he has been experimenting with it.

My team would be:

Hart

Maicon Rodwell Kompany Lescott Kolarov

Garcia Barry

Toure

Tevez, Dzeko

I can see why they call you mad zab. Absolutely bonkers!

Why?

It would be nice for you to actually give a reason for your statement.

I do think he will play with three at the back and allow Maicon and Kolarov to push forward as much as possible. This is were they are at their strongest.

Having Garcia and Barry in the centre would protect the middle of the park and allow Yaya to push forward in support of Tevez and Dzeko.

I wouldn't trust Balotelli in this match and I would also leave Silva and Nasri out.

Most probably if he does go three at the back Garcia will play there, Yaya deeper and Silva in support of the front two.

 

[SWP's back]

Re: How do we approach the Madrid game?

I won't be surprised to see three at the back in this game. I am sure that is why he has been experimenting with it.

My team would be:

Hart

Maicon Rodwell Kompany Lescott Kolarov

Garcia Barry

Toure

Tevez, Dzeko

I can see why they call you mad zab. Absolutely bonkers!

Why?

It would be nice for you to actually give a reason for your statement.

I do think he will play with three at the back and allow Maicon and Kolarov to push forward as much as possible. This is were they are at their strongest.

Having Garcia and Barry in the centre would protect the middle of the park and allow Yaya to push forward in support of Tevez and Dzeko.

I wouldn't trust Balotelli in this match and I would also leave Silva and Nasri out.

Most probably if he does go three at the back Garcia will play there, Yaya deeper and Silva in support of the front two.

I agree, I don't see the problem with your team especially as Slva is playing gash at the moment.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

either a city win or a draw,mark my words!!

 

[mad zab]

Re: How do we approach the Madrid game?

I can see why they call you mad zab. Absolutely bonkers!

Why?

It would be nice for you to actually give a reason for your statement.

I do think he will play with three at the back and allow Maicon and Kolarov to push forward as much as possible. This is were they are at their strongest.

Having Garcia and Barry in the centre would protect the middle of the park and allow Yaya to push forward in support of Tevez and Dzeko.

I wouldn't trust Balotelli in this match and I would also leave Silva and Nasri out.

Most probably if he does go three at the back Garcia will play there, Yaya deeper and Silva in support of the front two.

I agree, I don't see the problem with your team especially as Slva is playing gash at the moment.

My main reason for picking that team is that we have to match up to Madrid physically and have the ability to create chances.

I can't see him playing Maicon in a flat back four and leaving him exposed to Ronaldo's pace.

 

[Joehannes]

either a city win or a draw,mark my words!!

You've given yourself over a 66% chance, mate!

 

[LoveCity]

Referee: Damir Skomina

His previous with the two clubs is...

Napoli 2-1 City
Real Madrid 2-0 Ajax
Real Madrid 3-0 Lyon

 

[MCC]

Re: How do we approach the Madrid game?

I can see why they call you mad zab. Absolutely bonkers!

Why?

It would be nice for you to actually give a reason for your statement.

I do think he will play with three at the back and allow Maicon and Kolarov to push forward as much as possible. This is were they are at their strongest.

Having Garcia and Barry in the centre would protect the middle of the park and allow Yaya to push forward in support of Tevez and Dzeko.

I wouldn't trust Balotelli in this match and I would also leave Silva and Nasri out.

Most probably if he does go three at the back Garcia will play there, Yaya deeper and Silva in support of the front two.

I agree, I don't see the problem with your team especially as Slva is playing gash at the moment.

Maybe it's just my screen but it looks like you are playing 5 at the back, Rodwell is your right CD, there is no width and Dzeko will not start.

 

[sincity]

Re: How do we approach the Madrid game?

I won't be surprised to see three at the back in this game. I am sure that is why he has been experimenting with it.

My team would be:

Hart

Maicon Rodwell Kompany Lescott Kolarov

Garcia Barry

Toure

Tevez, Dzeko

Agree, I feel Mancini will play in this formation with 3 at the back, but it remains to be seen if he'll place Rodwell at the back without any prior trial. Same with Nasti. Looks like it will be Kolo again <shudder>
Also, Mancini cannot afford not to play Silva in this huge game, so likely that Barry will sit out and Yaya moved back to the middle..
Kolarov was very impressive during the World Cup qualifying, so Mancini will be hoping that he can replicate this form against Real Madrid..
I think Aguero will have some part to play, if he's been declared fit..maybe even as a sub..